As soon as you said in a firm tone that you could enter, the shoji in your candlelit chambers opened. The figure who disturbed your calmness immediately sat down on one knee, bowing his head. Even though they were the closest servant to you, they still didn't dare to look up

"The banquet is ready, my lord. Let me take you to the refectory."

You could hear deep respect for you in their voice. They have been patiently waiting for your decision