In a short while, other relatives of the Xiang family arrived one after another.

And there were more and more. The Xiang family originally prepared two tables, but they temporarily borrowed two more tables from other households in the village.

In the backyard kitchen, the butcher, Shengnan's father, and Shengnan's mother grumbled: "Why are there so many people here? All seven aunts and eight uncles have arrived. How many years has it been since these folks have left their homes? Did you tell them about our housewarming?"

"I didn't do anything," Shengnan's father said, looking confused. "I just went to deliver a letter to my niece's house. Your older brother told me to do it, I was just running an errand for you!"

Shengnü also said: "Big brother, I only told my mother's younger brothers, and my aunts. I didn't tell anyone else!"

Besides, I have a good idea how much wine and food we've prepared. As for why my several uncles came over, I'm not sure either. Perhaps they saw my brother-in-law and sister-in-law come to give gifts and followed along shamelessly?

“Since they’ve come, we can’t chase them away. Besides, they didn’t come empty-handed, they brought gifts! Big brother, what should we do?” Father Shengnü said, seeking advice from the ox seller.

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The peddler snorted coldly, looking at Shengnan: "Speaking in front of your younger sisters, I won't hide anything. Your cousins and uncles came over to offer gifts, to put it bluntly, they were all after Shengnan's husband's family!"

During the time when our Xiang family was at its poorest, they lived better than us. Wasn't that because we were being unfair to ourselves?

“Back then, we were still running around. You took Jin Nansheng's wife to visit her family, and they deliberately locked the door and went out hiding. The two kids ate a lot of food at their house, and they were just being passive-aggressive. If it wasn't for this, we wouldn't have severed ties in anger. These things, others don't know, your mother's two brothers and sisters-in-law couldn't possibly not know, right? Why bring them here?”

The butcher's words made Shengnan's face flush, and her mind seemed to flash with images of the past, filling her with anger.

"Both of my brothers are good. Standing with me, they must be because of my two sisters-in-law. They were coaxed by a few words from the aunts."

To be honest with you, ever since I told the Yang family in Changping Village about my marriage to Shengnan, my own mother's family has treated me differently. Last time Duo'er came over, I invited my brother and sister-in-law, but at that time my cousins didn't believe it and didn't come. But this time, when our eldest brother moved into a new house, they all came swarming in, really shameless! Don't worry, big brother, I'll go chase them away right now!"

Shengnan's temper flared, and she rushed out without even bothering to pull her apron. Shengnan's father forcibly pulled her back.

“Once someone enters the house, they are a guest. Since they've already come, it would be wrong to turn them away. It would also make us look bad.” Shengnan’s father said.

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"In my opinion, let's just handle this for now. Later, you go back to your family home and tell your older brother and sister-in-law about this, so they don't keep coming over uninvited in the future. We don't have time for that!" Let me know if you have other text you'd like me to translate!

The peddler also said, “That’s right, today we need to figure out how to get through this banquet. Let Shengnan’s father accompany you back to your family home to clarify things. We don't need relatives like this who look down on the poor and fawn over the rich. Besides, our Xiang family has split up now, and I make the decisions for the main house!”

Shengnan's father and mother's faces were flushed with anger, but they couldn't find any words to refute. They could only nod repeatedly and do as the cattle merchant said.

In the spacious and bright hall, Yang Huazhong and Luo Tijiang were arranged by a brand new eight immortals table to drink tea and chat. Sun Shi and Wang Cuilian also sat calmly on the side, cracking melon seeds and chatting about family matters.

Little Duo sat quietly and obediently with Luobo Baby, accompanying the elders in their chat.

Yang Ruqing couldn't make it, so today Luobo acted as the eldest lady. She didn't go out to play with Feng'er, but sat quietly with a sweet and appropriate smile on her face.

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xiang Shengnan, acting as a waiter, stood by, always ready to refill teacups, hand out melon seeds and such. Sometimes she even went outside to peek at Feng playing with other children in the courtyard.

As time went on, more and more guests filled the main hall. Besides a few familiar faces from Aunt Xiang's family, there were many unfamiliar men and women.

Some of them were seated at another table, while others who hadn't been assigned a spot yet stood in small groups, whispering and laughing to each other.

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Some others, bolder than the rest, came to Yang Huazhong and Lu Tiejiang's table and proactively greeted them, introducing themselves.

Yang Huazhong and Luo Tijiang were both open-minded and cheerful personalities. They immediately hit it off, feeling comfortable with each other. They naturally sat down, and both sides started chatting about their daily lives, discussing the harvest of crops in their areas over the past year...

Another woman came over enthusiastically to chat with Sun and Wang Cuilian, but her eyes kept darting towards Xiao Duo and Luo Baobei.

From time to time, you can still hear words like "winning daughter-in-law" and "really handsome."

Xiaoduo knew she was beautiful. From a young age, the aunties and older women in Changping Village had never stopped praising her looks. Even though she had mentally prepared herself for this kind of attention in today's situation, being stared at by so many eyes still made her feel a little overwhelmed.

Sitting there, his head drooping lower and lower, his cheeks getting redder and redder.

"It's a bit stuffy in here, Auntie Duoer. I want to go outside for some fresh air, will you come with me?"

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Just when Duoer was about to give up, Luobǎo suddenly spoke.

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Douer was as if granted amnesty, and quickly nodded. The two of them said a word to Sun Shi, and then went out the main hall door together.

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He didn't just step out of the main hall, but also out of the courtyard. He walked slowly along the path at the entrance to the village, where dry grass grew thickly.

Little Duo let out a breath of relief and said to Luo Baby, “Oh, I finally got rid of those people's stares. I was so uncomfortable sitting there before, like being in prison. Oh no, more like a monkey trapped in a cage at the circus, being stared at by so many people, I felt all over uncomfortable.”

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Luo Baobei giggled and said, "It's not just Duo'er Auntie, I'm really uncomfortable too."

Those people not only sized you up, but also me. They huddled together in a small group, whispering things they thought we couldn't hear. But I'm a seasoned listener with good ears! While they praised your beauty, Aunt Duoer, they were also gossiping about my parents and uncles, An Da, An Xiao, and...

“They say my father has power, my mother has money, and my uncle works as a high official in the capital. Bah! I hate hearing those envious and jealous words the most. If you have the ability, go try it yourself!”

Xia Duo's lips curled into a sarcastic arc. She glanced at the stream of people coming and going from the Luo family's newly built mansion. "The Luo family's true relatives are actually only two branches, not many. I don't know where so many relatives and friends came out of today. It really confirms the saying, 'The poor in the city have no one to ask, the rich in the mountains have distant relatives.' To put it bluntly, they are all here for our family, each with a face that wants to climb."

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