Neither of them moved and after a few seconds, another knock fell on the door. Fu Ling turned to Wei Tingche.
"Why don't you answer?"
Wei Tingche exhaled quietly then walked to the door, opening it halfway so the flickering candlelight inside didn't reveal the scene beyond. His broad frame blocked most of the view as he faced Yan Xuiji head on.
"What is it?"
Yan Xiuji bowed politely.
"General, there was a message from the palace. His Majesty sent several palace maids to serve you during your stay in the capital. I came to ask how they should be arranged."
Wei Tingche instinctively turned around before looking back at Yan Xuiji calmly.
"Where are they now?"
Yan Xuiji still kept his head lowered.
"They are waiting in the outer room now. They are being led by Eunuch Yan."
A'Yan was the only eunuch by the emperor and could be said to be a close confidante. The fact that he came today, showed the importance the emperor placed on these "maids."
