Chen Yi stayed alone in the Qingping Courtyard for several days in the Prince Mansion, without any maidservants attending to him. Zhu E suggested sending someone, but was refused by Chen Yi, stating that he could take care of himself. Hence, he only interacted with one or two old women delivering meals, engaging in brief conversations.
Actually, whether Chen Yi wanted it or not, arranging maidservants was part of the etiquette of hospitality. The Prince Mansion, with its deep resources and vast assets, wouldn't lack such courtesy. It seemed as though it was intentional by Qin Qingluo not to send anyone, hinting at a desire to drive him away.
Fortunately, in most cases, Chen Yi was thick-skinned enough not only to unabashedly stay but also to want to wander around the Prince Mansion these few days.
