To our surprise, preparations for the wedding lasted for many days but were made secretly, because to show happiness openly would arouse the anger and jealousy of evil spirits.

• 让我们感到奇怪的是,筹办婚姻会好几天,可却是秘密进行的,因为公开筹办会触怒鬼怪或引起他们的嫉妒。