Mother Williams simply knew the person had come from the Capital City, was wealthy, and capable, but nothing else.
The neighbors clicked their tongues in amazement, "Really didn't see it coming, Olivia Wilson actually turned out to be a Golden Phoenix flying out of a chicken coop, snagging such a golden son-in-law to bring back home."
Mother Williams wasn't pleased with that, "What's all this talk about chicken coops and phoenixes? You're belittling Olivia; be careful, or she might come to reason with you at night!"
People from small places all feared ghosts and spirits, so that neighbor got a scare and patted their chest, saying, "Hey, you're really frightening people with your words!"
The tables set up in the courtyard for dining had been cleaned up, but not put away. Some neighbors brought their children over to watch the band play the suona, and small groups sat chatting by the tables. Children ran around and played in the yard, adding quite a bit of liveliness to the scene.