Since the second branch of the family wasn't forthcoming with assistance, and Ms. Fang wasn't cooperating, Ms. Ma and Third Uncle begrudgingly accepted the 50 taels from Ms. Fang and added another 10 taels to fund the banquet.
Hosting a banquet for 60 taels of silver was already quite a feat for country folk.
Yet, Ms. Ma and Third Uncle couldn't shake off their disappointment, knowing it paled in comparison to the grandeur of Shao Yunduan's hometown banquet.
All they could do now was wait. When Liulang returned in the future, they vowed to make it up to him.
No matter how festive, every celebration had its end.
The banquet of the third branch came and went, and well-wishes abounded. Gradually, people returned to their own lives, paying less attention to the matter.
But not Ms. Ma and Third Uncle.
The couple appeared intoxicated with joy, parading around with their heads held high, eagerly awaiting flattery and praise.
