Xie Yuan had indeed lost weight, and it pained Su Rong to see this.
She spoke to the Nanchu King, "Father, you must visit the Cui Residence again tomorrow and persuade Mister Cui to come forward. It seems you can't help Uncle Xie, only Mister Cui can."
The Nanchu King, dismissed by his daughter, didn't have much to say. Even his abilities fell short of Xie Yuan's. Offering total control of the Imperial Examination to Xie Yuan, he himself was not quite able to intervene and lend assistance. This indeed made him appear somewhat incapable.
Grumbling, Su Rong said, "You're so stupid, I really wonder how my mother fell in love with you?"
The Nanchu King glared at her, "Your mother had sharp eyes."
Su Rong snorted, "Or maybe it's that my mother is one who keeps her promises."
The Nanchu King was taken aback.
"You took advantage of her vulnerability," Su Rong continued.