Of course, the guards outside heard the whole conversation and were currently regretting their profession slightly. Their new Mistress was so nice yet they couldn't partake in her kindness. It wasn't easy being a guard of the royal family okay? The women inside started talking some time later, with a lot of prompting from Shen Tianyu. Soon, the poor guards were listening to a mass of pleasant, tinkling laughter from the usually quiet and humble maidservants.
It was only when another servant came to summon Shen Tianyu for a walk did the lively conversation come to an abrupt stop. The guards announced loudly that a servant was coming to warn the maids inside to get into their positions. They hurriedly stood back up and flanked either side of Shen Tianyu. She also didn't bother to tell them to sit down because they would soon get up again anyways.
