Xiao Yuanshi left the courtyard and called the butler over.
"Have the people from King Jin's residence come here before?" he asked.
The butler was Xiao Yuanshi's trusted aide who had followed him from the general's residence.
He replied respectfully, "One day, when you were out, a concubine from King Jin's residence sent a servant girl to bring you a housewarming gift. Madam received it on behalf of you.
"After they left, Madam placed the gifts from King Jin's residence into the warehouse. They were not rare items, just a few sets of porcelain and some cloth."
Because this was an exchange between the backyards and the deputy governor had been very busy during those few days, he had not taken the initiative to mention it.
Xiao Yuanshi thought for a moment.
"Secretly bring Madam's personal maidservant here."
He emphasized, "Don't let Madam find out."
The butler was stunned, but he did not ask further. "Yes!"
