The news of Qiao Xuan's successful delivery spread quickly among the prominent families, prompting them to dispatch women to deliver congratulatory gifts.
Following Anze Province's customs, only close relatives and dear friends would attend the third birthday celebration, while the one-month-old celebration typically saw a broader circle of guests. During the confinement period, it was customary to send gifts and visit the mother's home to offer congratulations and support. Guests wouldn't bring gifts on the day of the banquet, as the host would have already prepared tokens of appreciation, usually in the form of wedding noodles and eggs.
In light of this, the various families began preparing their gifts, organizing groups to send their regards.
Upon learning of Qiao Xuan's delivery, Mrs. Guan's heart sank.
