We hadn't planned a grand wedding for Guihua; we hadn't even informed my brother and sister-in-law. Seeing how satisfied my parents were, and that she herself didn't object, I naturally had no objections either. However, since she was a spirit, it would be taboo for me to have a conventional wedding. My parents didn't understand these things, and with Liu Hechou not around, I needed to consult with my master's wife. As for Guihua herself, it seemed the more elaborate the wedding, the happier she would be. Marriage was a child's destiny, and a grander wedding ceremony showed the child's future status in the family and demonstrated the man's respect for her. At breakfast, my mother noticed Guihua wasn't eating and asked why. Guhua glanced at me, and I quickly explained, "Humans eat, gho
