The eldest Mr. Zhao hadn't taken the talk of annulling the engagement seriously. He just assumed there was some friction between Zhao Jing's family and Mrs. Chen over the betrothal gifts.
But when arranging a marriage, which families didn't haggle over the betrothal gifts and dowry a few times?
It was no big deal. If they just talked it over, they were sure to find a solution.
But who would have thought that before he'd even had a proper drink, Jing would come to see him in person.
The two families really were going to annul the engagement, and it had already reached the point of no return.
The eldest Mr. Zhao was so worried he lost his appetite for wine. He knitted his thick brows, his eyes filled with distress.
