The day after New Year's Day, the siblings got up early to make breakfast. Pei Qin decided not to go early, so she handed over a calligraphy practice book to Pei Wendong to practice his writing. Going early would only result in standing around at the Fang family's place, surrounded by villagers asking questions, which just the thought of gave her a headache.
She didn't want to leave early, yet someone came to pick them up unexpectedly.
Fang Li arrived driving an ox cart, "I knew you brothers and sisters would still be soaking at home! Hurry up and pack up, get on the cart! If you wait any longer, your aunt's family will all have already gone over! I've not visited any relatives today; just stayed at home waiting for you!"
Pei Qin offered her New Year's greetings and took the basket she had packed in advance, then led Pei Qian and her three siblings onto the ox cart.
