Upon hearing this, Mrs. Cui understood everything.
Her dear son-in-law had already privately pledged his life to his cousin and broke the engagement to rise up the social ladder of the Jiujie Mansion; now, before he even passes the examination to become an Advanced Scholar and be appointed as an official, he wants to rekindle his old flame.
Nothing more shameless than abandoning a bridge before you've even crossed the river!
This is all because her dear daughter spoiled him.
