The Zhou family was busy too. They had sent various annual gifts to different places, and based on the replies they received, seafood was a rare delicacy inland that was much loved by relatives. So this year, they prepared quite a lot more.
Especially fish and shrimp, as the Zhou family's own fishery had started to yield profits; they no longer needed to purchase seafood. With their own fishery and Su Xuan's fishing boats, the Zhou residence saved a considerable amount of money.
The Li family's grain had also been delivered. This time, the Li family's father-in-law didn't accompany the delivery, but instead, Lady Li's two brothers did. Worried about heavy snow, they hurried back after delivering the grain and silver.
