Deer Villa spanned over an area of more than 7,600 mu. As a royal garden, apart from the small number of buildings, the place was filled with scenic gardens and forests. Eunuch Liu was the manager of Deer Villa. Under Eunuch Liu was a battalion from the Imperial Cavalry Unit. The other artisans, servants, and maids in the villa totaled up to about five hundred people.
Deer Villa kept many exotic animals. The most commonly seen animals were the sika deer and peacocks. These animals didn't even require care from people. They lived a leisurely and carefree life at Deer Villa.