I have been farming since I crossed over.

Old Man Yang walked forward, patted Yang Mingxi's back with his rough and powerful hands, shook his head, and turned back to the yard.

Yang Laoqi pulled Yang Mingxi and said, "Xi girl, stop crying and go back! Everyone is up now. Your grandfather has to make some arrangements. Your second sister is getting married the day after tomorrow, and he's going to host a banquet for relatives and friends tomorrow night."

After listening to this, Yang Mingxi slowly stood up, looked at the direction where her master was leaving, sniffed hard, and followed Yang Laoqi back to the yard.

In the yard, except for the babies in the third and fifth rooms of the old Yang family, even Yang Mingbo, who was less than two years old in the sixth room, got up and stood next to Aunt Yang Liu, looking at Yang Mingxi.

Old Man Yang glanced at everyone, then turned to see that Yang Laoqi and Yang Mingxi had also returned. He said, "The banquet will be held tomorrow, so we have to prepare first. The six brothers came back late yesterday, and the prey hadn't been processed yet. I took a look and found a half-grown roe deer, three pheasants, and seven hares. There's enough meat and vegetables for the guests, but the quantity is still a little insufficient. So, six-year-old wife, you take the two brothers, the second, fourth, sixth, and seventh, and a few of the older grandchildren, to have breakfast and then go to the mountains. It would be best if you can hunt some more game, but if not, that's fine too. Come back before lunch so we can make other preparations!"

Aunt Yang Liu responded loudly and turned to prepare something. After walking for a while, the kitchen became lively and everyone who was going up the mountain went to have breakfast.

Old Man Yang continued, "Big Boss, Old Five, and I will come together later to discuss tomorrow's food and wine, as well as the people who will help us. We need to keep a record and mark the tables, chairs, bowls, chopsticks, and plates that each family needs to borrow."

Boss Yang and Old Five Yang quickly responded, saying they would take good notes and try their best to avoid mistakes.

Old Man Yang glanced at his wife and eldest daughter-in-law busy in the kitchen, then said in a deep voice, "Today's meals will still be prepared by your mother and eldest sister-in-law. The fifth wife will take care of the livestock. The second and fourth daughters-in-law will make a few more trips today to gather more pig grass and cut more green grass. They should prepare at least enough for tomorrow and the day after tomorrow. Bring a few half-grown grandchildren with them and have them send them home."

Second Aunt Yang and Fourth Aunt Yang took on the task and left with their half-grown grandson.

Old man Yang continued to make arrangements: "Fifth brother's wife, you take Xier and check again the things Mingmo will take away the day after tomorrow. Qianer takes your sixth brother and Boer. That's it!" After saying that, he waved his hand and walked towards the kitchen.

"Grandpa, wait a moment!" Yang Mingxi hurried a few steps and caught up with the departing Old Man Yang. She handed the purse in her hand to Old Man Yang and said, "Grandpa, this is the silver left by Master, and there are also 22 taels and 568 copper coins. Take this and make your own arrangements!"

Old Man Yang paused and said, "Girl Xi, the rule in our family is that the money earned by the younger generation does not need to be handed over. The money earned by your uncles needs to be handed over half. The housework is done in turns, and each family works for six days before it is rotated. One laborer is responsible for the food rations of three people. Those over thirteen years old are counted as one laborer, and those between eight and twelve years old are counted as half a laborer. The rest are arranged by themselves. When there is a big event, everyone will be arranged, regardless of the number of laborers! So, you don't need to hand over your money."

After hearing this, Yang Mingxi's eyes swelled up and she couldn't help but cry. She felt so lucky to have such a family. Yang Mingxi choked up and said, "Grandpa, I've been away from home for so many years and haven't been able to fulfill my filial duties in front of you. I don't need this money. Please take it and use it." Then she burst into tears.

Old Man Yang looked at Yang Mingxi, who was crying non-stop, and called to the kitchen. He shook his head and said, "Your seventh sister, Mingxi, will take the dowry money given by her master to subsidize you. You must remember the kindness of the seventh girl! However," Old Man Yang paused and continued, "Xi girl has feelings for us, so we can't be indifferent. Just accept five taels!"

"No, it's too little. I don't need the money. Grandpa, please take it all!" Yang Mingxi said anxiously.

"Take it, Dad. Mingxi is still young and doesn't need the money. Use it to get through the current difficulties. She won't be leaving home for at least two years, so she still has time to earn money." said the fifth daughter-in-law, Mrs. Wu.

"Dad, the baby's mother is right. There are three more boys waiting for money to marry wives. Just accept them!" Yang Laowu also said.

"Old man, take fifteen taels, and give the rest to Xi girl to accompany her. Let's get through the current difficulties first. When Xi girl gets married, give her more." Old Lady Yang said, and then glanced at her fourth, fifth, and sixth grandsons, and continued, "You all must remember Xi girl's kindness, especially you guys. Without Xi girl, you would have no wives!"

Yang Mingxi also obediently took out fifteen taels and gave them to Old Man Yang, and kept the rest.