He and Mother Jian both disapprove of Jian Ruzhou being with Ho Yumeng.
Families like theirs, the Jian Family, have a moderately ranked position in Beijing, neither high nor low, but in a very delicate place.
With the slightest carelessness, their family's status could be replaced by other families.
Like a boat sailing against the current, either you advance or retreat.
For the sake of the Jian Family, his son must marry a prominent lady who is well-matched with their family.
Marriage is the most solid alliance.
With an in-law whose power equals theirs, their family's power would be much more stable.
Knowing his son fell for a school physician, he and his wife strongly opposed it.
His son was very fond of Ho Yumeng and adamantly refused to break up with her.
In the end, his wife went so far as to threaten with her life, only then did his son compromise.
