The first day of the Lunar New Year usually involves not killing any living thing, nor visiting relatives, simply going door to door between neighbors to wish each other a happy new year.
Cheng Su was woken early by the crackling and popping sounds of firecrackers the kids' laughter could still be heard in the distance. She reached out beside her, but there was no one there, the bed was cold Taiguo had already gotten up and gone out.
She wrapped her blanket around her and sat up, hearing Mother Qi talking to someone outside. She yawned, got out of bed, and started to get dressed.
This being the first day of the new year, as a daughter-in-law, it wouldn't be good to wake up late; the mother-in-law might dislike it. It was the New Year after all; she ought to keep herself in good spirits and avoid trouble.
