Gu Chaoyan's voice resonated with authority as she addressed the gathered individuals.
"The maids from the Saint Divine Land may serve the court, but they are not of low class. According to the court's rules, when these maids reach the age of 25, they have the freedom to choose their own path. They can opt to leave the court and receive settlement money, allowing them to establish their own households, build their own houses, and even pursue marriage. Their choices are unrestricted and entirely their own."
A stunned silence fell upon the crowd.
"These maids may serve the court, but they are individuals with agency," Gu Chaoyan continued, her voice calm but resolute. "They have chosen to accompany me to Snow Territory, but their lives and choices remain their own, even after they turn 25."
