The second attendant is the companion of the first, also appointed by the Third Madam. Likewise he is sent away when the Duke and Jiang Ruohua speak privately. He is part of the everyday surveillance around the Duke, providing reports to the Third Madam on visitors and activities. The Duke deliberately sent them out to discuss dissolvement of the engagement. He likely reports to the Third Madam after any contact, but the Duke and his granddaughter outmaneuver his intelligence by limiting his access to the conversation. His positioning highlights the power struggle over the old Duke’s environment.
