Upon hearing this, Mr. Li's heart leaped into her throat.
The day she returned from the Zhao Village, she had told her son that his marriage to Miss Chen was settled.
Her son was overjoyed, even kowtowing to her in thanks. He swore before her that he and his bride would be filial to her.
The engagement to the girl he adored filled him with endless energy. He would study late into the second watch of the night without feeling the slightest bit tired.
One night, when she got up, she saw a light still on in his room. She went over to urge him to rest, but he told her that now that he was engaged, he couldn't let the young lady down. He declared he would study diligently and pass the exams as soon as possible. Only then would he marry Miss Chen, ensuring no one would ever dare to look down on her.
Upon hearing this, she couldn't stop praising him. "My son is so responsible! My son can endure any hardship! Any girl who marries my son is truly blessed by her ancestors."
