She just felt that her mother worked too hard and wanted someone to cherish her. If that couldn't be done, she would rather things stayed as they had been before.
Moreover, she and her elder sister had both grown up, and they wouldn't let their mother suffer as before.
Second Dog extended his hand, "Let's make a pinky promise!"
"Okay!"
The two kids, in the most childish way, had agreed on something—that was to be good to Hu's Clan from now on.
Er Ya's request was simple; she didn't need Second Dog to treat Hu's Clan like his own mother, but however Hu's Clan treated them, they would respond in kind.
Having resolved Hu's Clan's unease, the atmosphere in the bridal room finally livened up.
The considerate Aunt Huang even brought over some food, and they happened to have just enough to start eating together.
By the time they had eaten and drunk their fill, the banquet at the front had also dispersed.
"The groom is coming!"
Erhu shouted from outside the door.