In the main hall of the Chen Family's residence.
"Good tea!" Qian Bin, the Steward from Luo's Shop, took a light sip from his cup. The rich, mellow aroma filled his mouth. 'This little maid of the Chen Family is quite skilled at brewing tea,' he thought. 'She's not the least bit inferior to the attendant who's been brewing tea at the Luo's Shop for years.'
When he first entered, he had noticed the little maid was only eleven or twelve years old, yet her manner of welcoming and serving guests was impeccable, her etiquette thorough. Not only that, but the entire Chen residence was neat, tidy, and spotless. It was all clearly the work of this young maid. 'To have trained a maid so well only makes her master seem all the more extraordinary.'
'No wonder Master Chen wasn't interested when I offered to introduce him to some servants before. With such a diligent little maid, there's no need for any others.'
