On the day when Wang Zhaoxing hosted the banquet, a bit of light snow fell from the sky, but no one felt cold; joy was written on everyone's faces, hoping their children could bask in the happiness of the esteemed scholar.
Ye Baomin's family also arrived early, with Ye Wangshi seemingly as happy as if she were in her own home, even helping to usher in guests. Alas, Wang Po and Wang Xiangshi, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law duo, were so busy that no one came out to stop her. Yet, her mother-in-law-like demeanor became the butt of jokes in the village—didn't everyone know that her daughter tried to seduce Mr. Scholar and, failing that, became so proud she wouldn't even consider a hunter as a match?
"Come, come, come, everyone have a bit more to drink." Ye Ming lifted his cup, feeling joyous as he downed it in one gulp.
