Yi Meng entered the mountain cave with her daughter to rest, while Qi Quanjin was outside with his brothers roasting by the fire.
Qi Zheng was still awake at this hour, sitting on dry leaves under the tent, puffing on his pipe.
Seeing Qi Quanjin coming over, he asked, "Where's Manbao?"
"Meng Niang took her inside to sleep,"
Qi Quanjin said, picking up a few dry branches and placing them on the fire.
Qi Zheng nodded, took a couple puffs, and then said, "The village chief just came to tell me that he plans to gather a few people to go down the mountain tomorrow to take a look. Seems like his idea is for each household to send two people; figure out among your brothers who's going to go."
Upon hearing this, Qi Dafu immediately said, "I'm the eldest brother, I'll go."
