A young, pretty maidservant quickly stepped forward and softly reported, "Your Majesty, it's Third Master and Madam Zhang who have arrived. They say they have important matters to discuss with you." Her voice was clear and melodious, as sweet as a nightingale's song.

Upon hearing this, Madam Liu nodded slightly, then casually raised her jade-like hand and waved it, saying in a slow voice, "In that case, please invite them to the front hall to rest for a while, and serve them some fragrant tea and snacks. I will go to see them as soon as I have tidied up." Her tone was calm and composed, revealing an air of authority without anger.

The clever and obedient maidservant quickly curtsied and respectfully replied, "Yes, Your Majesty! This servant will go immediately." After speaking, she carefully took a few steps back before turning and leaving. Her movements were elegant and graceful, flowing naturally like clouds and water, without the slightest sense of hesitation.

Ah Tian personally cleaned up Liu Shi, wiped the sweat from his brow, and helped her straighten her clothes and hair ornaments. Only after Liu Shi left did Ah Tian begin to tidy up the mess he had just created.

In this prosperous and glorious dynasty, eunuchs like A-Tian were at the bottom of society, their status even lower than that of the palace eunuchs.

These eunuchs typically frequented the secluded courtyards of wealthy families, bearing two distinct missions: one was to wholeheartedly serve and care for the daily lives of the female masters of the household; the other was the possibility of becoming the male masters' male prostitutes or favorites to satisfy their particular fetishes.

Regardless of their role, eunuchs could never escape the fate of serving others, and they often suffered criticism and condemnation from the outside world. People cast strange glances at them, their pointing fingers filled with contempt and disdain.

Therefore, A-Tian developed a reclusive personality, spending his days only in his own bedroom and Liu's bedroom. He felt that this was the only way to avoid being gossiped about. He wanted to live; he wanted to clear his family's name, and even if the chances were slim, he didn't want to give up…

Eunuchs were born to please and serve others. Ah Tian was now twenty-seven years old. Since being castrated at the age of twenty, Ah Tian had never tied his hair up again, because eunuchs in the Great Sheng Dynasty were not allowed to tie their hair up. After their hair was completely cut off, a red mole would be placed between their eyebrows, which was a very obvious mark.

After quickly tidying up, A-Tian returned to her bedroom, opened the wardrobe, and selected a pink, floor-length robe that covered her completely. Only then did A-Tian feel much more at ease. Every night when serving Liu-Shi, A-Tian wore sheer, light gauze clothing, which made her feel very uneasy.

……

Meanwhile, Liu Shi had almost finished eating and drinking, and her face was radiant. She was in a much better mood. Liu Shi went to the front hall and sat down at the head of the table. Yin Xu and Zhang Shi quickly got up and bowed.

Liu took a sip of her cold tea and said, "Alright, all of you, sit down! What important matter could you possibly have that requires you to come see me so late?"

Then Zhang explained her purpose, and Liu was shocked and said, "What? You want A-Tian? Don't you know that A-Tian is my darling!"

Madam Zhang quickly explained, "Mother, of course we know. But the Sixth Miss is a boy by nature, and now her feet are bound, with thin gold chains around her ankles. She is practicing her posture. Mother also knows that the posture and steps of a young lady from a noble family are all practiced from childhood."

But the sixth daughter is currently studying medicine, so she can't walk fast or run.

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