They will surely send people to closely monitor their every move, using both overt and covert methods.
Judging from her behavior, the young maid in front of them should be an informant planted here to monitor them.
Otherwise, how could she have dared to so openly remind that maid?
Just then, there was a commotion outside the courtyard. Before the maids and servants sitting haphazardly on the veranda could react, they saw Xie Chong enter with his men.
Upon seeing this, the maids and servants quickly got up and stood properly to the side.
Ah Ying seemed unaffected and slowly stood up.
Xie Chong pretended not to have seen the maids' actions towards the women, walked up to A Ying, and said gently, "Miss A Ying, is His Highness here?"
"Yes, yes!" Ah Ying smiled, revealing a row of bright white teeth. "However, young master, you've come at an inopportune time. Our Highness has just retired for the night, and I dare not wake her. Is there something urgent, young master? If not, you can leave a message, and I will inform Her Highness when she wakes up!"
"I see..."
Xie Chong showed a hint of regret on his face, "It seems I came at the wrong time. Actually, I didn't have anything to do. I just stopped by to pay my respects to Your Highness and see if there was anything you needed. But since Your Highness is resting, I won't disturb you."
"Thank you for your concern, young master. I will convey your message once His Highness wakes up..."
"Thank you, Miss Xie Aying..." Xie Chong bowed respectfully, "Then I'll take my leave!"
Ah Ying watched him go, saying, "Take care, young master..."
After Xie Chong had walked away, A Ying called the maids and servants to sit down, "Come, come... let's continue chatting."
Their eyes darted around, but they dared not move.
"Oh, don't worry. Our Highness told your master yesterday that he doesn't like the courtyard to be so rigid and formal. He wants it to have a bit of human warmth, so there's no need to constantly remind him of the rules. Hurry up and sit down... sit down... standing is tiring!"
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