Actually, she knows it doesn't mean much. In the village, once engaged, spending the New Year's at the man's house is only natural. But she's just jealous and wants to pick a fight with her.
"She's just a wretched orphan! Why does everything go smoothly for her while I'm so unlucky!" She stomped her foot and went back into the house.
Gu Junming and Sun Chan went back together too. Both drank ginger tea, prepared by Wang Shufen. Father and Mrs. Wang, unable to stay awake, went to sleep with their grandson. Sun Chan was a bit groggy and leaned against Gu Junming, her eyes hardly open.
Wang Shufen said, "It's about to be light; are you two going to sleep?"
Gu Junming said, "I'll nap for a bit. I need to head out at dawn. Can you stoke the fire and let Sun Chan sleep here for a while?"
"Sigh, but what's going on?" Wang Shufen asked, puzzled.
Gu Junming explained the situation, and Wang Shufen's face turned pale instantly, shaking with anger, her voice changing.
