Even before they made it to the Moon Gate, Monkey Brother, followed by Monkey Sister, jumped from the second-floor window of the Wangjiang Building onto a tree and then leaped down from the tree, scrambling to catch up with their owner.
Qian Yixiu had no choice but to take these two little shadows with her.
The sun wasn't very strong that day, and there was a breeze. They purposely sought out the shade of the trees to gather grass and didn't feel too hot. This also worked out for Monkey Brother and Monkey Sister, who climbed trees while they gathered grass. As they made their way, they eventually reached the edge of the village.
The small courtyard on the far western side of the village belonged to Qian Mandua's family. Outside the fence, about a dozen chickens roamed leisurely, pecking for food. The little chicks had grown into half-grown hens, and they should have been laying eggs by now.
