That's indeed the case.
Cui Du had never been obsequious to the Commandery Princess. A few days ago, when he was with Fourth Young Master Wang and Young Master Zheng, he showed no sign of inferiority or retreat.
First, he possesses genuine skills himself, and second, it's also because the Commandery Princess wholeheartedly backs him.
Song Yuan's eyes flashed with amusement: "This is how one should be, straightforward and composed, neither servile nor overbearing." He paused and then said softly, "You should get closer to the Cui Family, but also remain vigilant."
"Cui Ping is so eager with you because you've cultivated new grains, and because the Commandery Princess has pleaded for your credit. Once the court officially rewards you, you'll be the one with the highest position in your generation of the Cui Family. No profit, no early rise, that's the practice of noble families."
