Head maid Mei

After Mei departed from the young master's abode, she strode purposefully towards the servants' wing. Moving swiftly, she entered her own quarters and done couple hand signs, channeling her spiritual energy into the ring she wore on her finger to unlock a concealed passageway. Inside, the passage led deep underground, illuminated by a soft glow emanating from luminous stones scattered along the way. After navigating the labyrinthine paths for a couple of minutes, she arrived at a door guarded by two sentinels.

Approaching the guards, Mei's gaze turned icy, devoid of warmth or empathy. Without uttering a word, she locked eyes with each of them, her piercing stare conveying a sense of superiority and command. With a dismissive flick of her hand, she channeled her spiritual energy directly into the ring and that caused a slight jolt in the guards' hand rings. They bowed effortlessly, opening the door as she desired.

Mei proceeded further and entered the office, a meticulously organized space filled with scrolls and objects neatly arranged on the desk. She walked to the desk and activated a small device, pressing a button. After a minute, a knock on the door could be heard.

"Come in"

Another maid with blue hair and an attractive figure entered, placing a tray with herbal tea on the table and standing to the side.

"Lin Qing, any news about that whore?" Mei asked.

"Yes, Mistress. We have discovered that she was sent by the Wei family to gather information about the young master" the maid replied.

"What else did she reveal?"

"She provided us with direct contacts and the location where she was recruited"

"Well, we shall pay a visit to that place and make it clear that any further involvement with the young master will not be tolerated" Mei said firmly.

"They have already been warned, but it seems they did not heed the warning." maid replied.

Mei turned her head towards the maid and said:

"Lin Qing, personally ensure that the new owner receives the warning."

"As you command, Mistress"

"Hmm, what about that whore now?"

"She is relatively unharmed, but certainly not happy" the maid replied, smiling sweetly.

Mei pondered for a moment before giving further instructions:

"Alright, offer her a contract under the Dao oath. If she agrees, cleanse and heal her, then send her for training."

"Which direction should we send her?"

"Reconnaissance and information gathering" Mei replied. "The young master mentioned his intention to join the Whispering Gale Sect next year. We need to send a few people there to find out what it's like and if it will be comfortable for our master. His mother has already done some inquiries from a managerial and financial standpoint, but we need to assess it firsthand."

Curiosity piqued, Lin Qing asked:

"Why there and not the Eternal Flame Sect?"

"Who knows? Perhaps he prefers a calm and serene environment" Mei mused. "In any case, for now, we'll send her there. Hmm, any other noteworthy news?"

"Yes, Mistress. Your sister will soon return and, quoting her words, 'desires to warm young master bed. It would be wise for you to assist her before some seductress captures the young master's attention and spoils him' " the maid replied, blushing slightly.

"Thank you. I'll talk to my sister when she arrives. I'll remind her who the older sister is" Mei said with a slight furrowed brow. "Anything else?"

"Yes, the young master's mother mentioned that there will be an auction in the city soon. As the young master's birthday is approaching, she suggested taking him there and showing him what he can acquire. He has been refusing the past few times"

"Alright, I'll inform the young master. Is that all?" Mei asked.

"Yes, that's all," replied Lin Qing.

"Alright, don't forget what I told you about certain audacious degenerates. You may go now," Mei said.

"Very well, Mistress," Lin Qing said, gracefully bowing and exiting the room.

With those words, the maid departed while Mei continued to delve into her scrolls, reading and writing.