After hearing the question from the Eldest Princess, Qian Yixiu blushed and said, "It probably thinks its portion is too small."
Everyone burst into laughter again. Grandma Huang laughed, "This monkey really is a clever one." She then had a maidservant fetch a butterfly (a type of serving utensil), take some of each dish from the kang table, and place it on a table for it.
Monkey Brother then grumpily began to eat with a spoon, thinking it would have liked to climb onto the bed and dine with its master. But the master had given clear instructions, and it had no choice but to eat alone.
The Eldest Princess, joined by four young ladies, had her meal, with Grandma Huang attending to her side. After taking a few bites, the Eldest Princess invited Grandma Huang to join them at the table. Grandma Huang excused herself and sat down.
