Teiji allowed the barest hint of a smile to grace his lips for just a few moments before it vanished as if it had never been there. This young woman was definitely more interesting than he had originally thought. She was also unlike most noblewomen who were rather dull and only pretty to look at. Seijun seemed to have a good head on her shoulders and she could actually cook. Her future husband would be blessed to have her by his side. A small part of him felt a pang of jealousy. Once upon a time, he had wanted to settle down and start a family. A woman like Seijun would have been perfect and he would have done everything he could to gain her favor and be allowed to court her. Now, however, things were different.<br/><br/>He was too closed off from the world that he no longer entertained the thoughts of settling down and having a family. Or even being happy. It was something he had accepted as part of his life and he didn't see it changing anytime soon. "Your daughter is unlike any noblewoman I have ever met. Her future husband will be blessed to have her as his wife. I am certain that idea pleases you, correct?" Teiji asked, flicking his gaze towards the lord after swallowing another bite of food and washing it down with a sip of tea.