The men carried bows and arrows in their hands, their backs laden with strings of game, and walked into the settlement with steady strides.
Their faces radiated the joy of a bountiful harvest, and they shared their hunting experiences with their families. The women took the game from the men, helping to unload it while inquiring with warm concern about how the hunt had gone.
Xu Laoer's wife was particularly enthusiastic. Inquiring solicitously whether her husband was tired, she swiftly pulled a handkerchief from her tunic and reached out to wipe the sweat from his forehead.
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