Zhou Shuren, prompted by his wife, actually asked his fourth uncle about it. As a result, Rong Yushang's eyes lit up, and Zhou Shuren felt that he had given his fourth uncle a hint!
In the blink of an eye, the New Year's atmosphere in the capital grew stronger. People looked forward to the New Year all year long. The once cold and desolate streets began to fill with vendors and citizens, though everyone was hurrying along since the weather was so cold.
Zhulan chatted with her eldest son, "Yesterday, the Empress Dowager sent word that the orphanage is doing well. With the New Year approaching, she wants the orphans to have a good New Year and sent them New Year's goods: a hundred jins of meat, two hundred jins of white flour, and two hundred fish. She hopes that there will be fish on the New Year's table, symbolizing prosperity, and also that the children can eat meat dumplings."
The eldest Zhou said, "Mother, are you suggesting our family also donate some New Year's goods?"
