Xiao Xizi hesitated before advising, "Consort Xian, if we follow the rules, indeed, we are still short of three Palace Maids here!"
Xia Ruqing's gaze turned cold. "Don't mention being short three; even if we were short thirty, I would be the one to personally select them! When did it become her turn to decide?"
Xia Ruqing flicked her sleeve and sat back down on the soft couch. Leaning to one side, she drank half a cup of tea, then instructed, "Enough of that. Where have you arranged for those three Palace Maids? Bring them here for me to see. If they are fine, then so be it. But if not, I truly must go and find her myself!"
Xiao Xizi hurriedly answered, "They have been arranged to sweep the back courtyard under Qiu Ye's supervision. I will bring them to you right away, Consort Xian!" After speaking, he kowtowed and swiftly left.
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"Your servants, Yuyu, Anan, and Lanlan, pay our respects to Consort Xian!"
