These eight or nine tables, including the Lian Family members keeping vigil, as well as close relatives like Zhang Qingshan and Shang Huaide, and some villagers helping with the vigil. It was only at this time that the music stopped, and a few people also took their seats.
The night meal was not as varied as the daytime, but it was quite rich, especially the hot sauerkraut soup, which warmed everyone up instantly.
Lady Chiang accompanied Lady Zhou at a table on the kang. Lian Shouxin and Zhang Qingshan sat at a table, and at this table, they heated a pot of wine; Lian Shouxin drank a few cups with Zhang Qingshan, with Shang Huaide accompanying them. Zhang Qingnian also sat at this table. He didn't need to keep vigil for Old Master Lian, but he stayed out of concern for Zhang Qingshan.
After the night meal, Lian Shouxin said he wouldn't allow Zhang Qingshan to watch over the vigil anymore.
