A procession of dandies, calling friends and leading companions through the streets, was a unique spectacle in itself.
Yan Qing, the undisputed leader of these dandies, had so steadfastly claimed his throne that there wasn't a soul in Capital City who did not recognize him, thanks to his frequent sauntering about at all hours of the day.
Adults would even use him as a cautionary tale to educate their children, "You must study hard and learn well, do not imitate young Marquis Yan; otherwise, no lady will want to marry you when you grow up, and you'll have to remain a bachelor for life."
The little children, in their innocent confusion, would nod earnestly.
One day, after laying eyes on the most conspicuous of all the dandies, Yan Qing, a naive boy of seven or eight, heavily influenced by his mother's teachings, ran out from an alleyway to stop Yan Qing and looked up to ask, "Young Marquis, is it because you didn't study hard enough that you can't find a wife?"
Yan Qing: "..."
