Servini's arrival kept Falling Star Manor busy for quite a while.
Xu Yi had never been in the habit of hiring servants, so the housework at Falling Star Manor was still handled by just Liss and Linda, the two female slaves he had brought back from the Stantin Duchy. Vivian rarely helped, since she spent most of her time at school.
Now that they had to entertain Servini, Liss and Linda had to devote all their energy to providing the best hospitality they could, which naturally kept them extremely busy.
Watching the two women bustle about without stopping, with Xu Yi even having to take over some of their duties caring for Stille, Servini could not help shaking her head. "I know Xu Yi doesn't like treating people as slaves, but surely there's nothing wrong with hiring a few more servants? You're pregnant now. Why not find a few more people to look after you? Surely he isn't that stingy?"
Stille was already three months pregnant, and her belly had begun to show a slight bump. At those words, she stroked it and replied with a smile, "It was my decision. I don't really like having too many people in the house. It feels too noisy. Liss and Linda have been here for quite a while, and Xu Yi and I both think of them as family. If we brought in more people we didn't know, I'd actually feel uncomfortable."
"Are you worried you couldn't trust them?" Servini asked. "If that's your concern, I can have someone find a few people who are absolutely trustworthy. They're also experienced in caring for pregnant women and could make things much easier for you."
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Royal Highness, but there's really no need. I think things are fine as