On the twentieth of the twelfth lunar month, Li Xiu rose early to pack. He took Zhou Lian's advice to heart, understanding that no one was particularly well-off. If his gifts were too extravagant, it would indeed put his eldest sister-in-law in an awkward position.
Six jin of wild boar meat, two bottles of baijiu, two packs of pastries, and eight white flour steamed buns—these were the New Year's gifts for his wife's family. He also set aside two jin of meat each for his eldest sister-in-law's family and eldest brother-in-law's family. These were extras, a treat to satisfy the children's cravings, as he wasn't traditionally obligated to give gifts to them.
