One thousand and four hundred mooncakes were baked throughout the entire afternoon. Six people and six beasts ate more than fifty pieces, and after distributing three hundred pieces to Zhao Mu and others according to their tastes, the remaining nearly four hundred pieces were sent to some of the closest families in the village, including the Wu family, Aunt Tong's house, Master Zeng's house, Master San's house, and over ten other households.
The last two hundred or so pieces, saving a few for tomorrow, were placed in twenty exquisite gift boxes to be given to the guests who would visit the Scholar Mansion for the festival the next day.
Shengsheng carefully packed the most perfect mooncake she made in a small square box, preparing to personally deliver it to her future stepmother.
Although the work was not heavy, having kept busy all day without pause, everyone was quite exhausted. After dinner, they each carried hot water back to their rooms to rest.
