The third branch of the Chen family clung to them so tightly you couldn't pry them off even if you tried. Waiting for them to call off the engagement on their own? 'Might as well wait for the next life.'
In truth, Mr. Li was already filled with regret.
She regretted the muddle-headed move she had made, getting her son engaged to Chen Wanyue.
At the time, she had been in a panic, thinking only of placating her son, thinking only that anyone would be better than Chen Wanqing. Coming to her senses, however, Mr. Li felt that if she had just properly explained her reasoning and had a good talk with her son back then, he might have understood her difficult position.
Now, she wanted to confess everything to her son, but she was also worried it would affect his exams.
So, she could only wait until after the imperial examinations. Once her son passed and became a Scholar, she would immediately break off the engagement with the Chen family.
