"Mm, come in!"
Zhao Er first nodded to Tan Shuo, then called out toward the door.
"Steward Zhao!"
The newcomer was a young disciple. After entering the courtyard, he first bowed to Zhao Er, then took out a booklet and continued:
"These are the Martial Academy's currently vacant courtyards. Please choose one as your residence. It will belong to you from now on. If you have any additional requirements, we can make special arrangements for you."
Zhao Er took the booklet and casually opened it. The courtyards listed were all quite nice, each with its own distinctive features and a full range of facilities. They even had accommodations for Dragonblood Horses.
"Mm, this one will do! No need for any additional arrangements."
Zhao Er did not ask much of his living quarters. After glancing through the booklet, he made his choice immediately, for no other reason than that it was closest to the Criminal Law Lineage's grounds.
"Very well, Senior Brother Steward. Do you have any requirements for a maidservant? You may choose one from your lineage or from the Martial Academy students. If none are suitable, you can tell us your requirements, and we will find someone for you."
Once Zhao Er had chosen his courtyard, the disciple of the Headmaster's lineage immediately asked about a maidservant.
"Choose someone suitable from this year's disciples, with a clean background."
Students from previous years had spent a long time at the Martial Academy, and there was no telling whom they might have connections with. Stewards wielded considerable authority over the disciples, and their maidservants were people close to them. Zhao Er wanted a maidservant to handle his everyday affairs, not bring him trouble, so a clean background was essential.
"Very well, Senior Brother Steward. I have a prepared list here. Would