Some maids were displeased, while others begged tearfully to stay, but Gu Ya remained indifferent and eventually dismissed all five called out.
The five left crying in discontent, leaving the remaining maids feeling relieved. Thankfully, they hadn't harbored any improper thoughts, and it added another layer of fear and admiration for their master. The maids lived together daily, eating and residing in the same place; everyone clearly knew if any had ulterior motives.
The five just called out by the master did indeed have ulterior motives. Among them, one with slightly outstanding looks had boasted in front of other maids, claiming her charm and figure would certainly attract the master. She even said that once she became a concubine of the household, she'd be half a master of the residence.
