It has always been arranged this way; if it's just because he wants to run for Municipal Councilor that he should sit in the main seat, then it deviates from the domain of family affection.
This is a family gathering, not a meeting of government officials.
Although he declined, it was evident that he was in a good mood, after all, everyone was speaking flattering words rather than bickering and mocking each other.
The dinner was very sumptuous, with most of the ingredients coming from the farm, self-produced and sold, green and healthy.
However, at this time, there wasn't the concept of green, environmentally friendly, and healthy. Society had not developed to that stage, and people were still pursuing relatively basic pleasures.
Being able to have enough food, keep warm, and relieve pressure at night.