The standard and formal reply format need not be discussed; the key lies in the careful deliberation over the phrasing in the letter, every word and sentence crafted with utmost formality.
Such statements as "The Yan people are deceitful and ruthless, known in history to repeatedly betray alliances—what's more, to betray you? Collaborating with Yan Zheming is akin to seeking sustenance from a tiger," and "Words spoken within the boudoir are only suited as private whispers between you and me, never to be shared with outsiders. Never again write such things in letters—it may leave evidence for others to use against you"…
Such incessant exhortations.
Qian Duobao clutched the letter fondly, exclaiming, "Truly worthy of the Crown Prince—upright and solemn! Someday, I must offer incense to the ancestors and tell them that I, Qian Duobao, did not follow the wrong master!"
"Enough!" Lu Jiazhe snatched the letter from his hands. "Focus on drafting a reply instead."
