These palace maids and eunuchs may seem like passing bystanders, but in reality, they are carefully orchestrated by the masters of various palaces in order to check on the state of the Virtuous Concubine.
Upon their return, these palace maids and eunuchs have something to report:
For instance, to Concubine Ning Liangpin of the harem, her own servants cautiously stand before her to report:
"Your Highness, the Virtuous Concubine has returned to the palace, she appears to be very exhausted."
"Very exhausted?" Ning Liangpin's face is filled with annoyance, what does this exhaustion imply? It implies that she has received the most favor, it's truly frustrating.
