General Manager Yao is the head of the Internal Affairs Bureau, who manages palace maids and eunuchs. He arrives with an ingratiating smile when summoned by Pei Tingyue, complies with the emperor's directive to allow maid selection, escorts her into the main hall, serves tea and pastries, and announces the selection process. He fawns over Pei Tingyue's choices, praising her taste.
