pharmacist monologue

You are a simple servant who was lucky enough to receive several hairpins. Having a hairpin meant that you could leave the palace for a while, but only if you were accompanied by the person who gave it to you. After thinking about it, you decided on one of the warriors who actually gave you a hairpin for the sake of decency and reluctantly agreed to accompany you from the palace to your home so that you could meet your father.
Three days spent in your home, in bliss, flew by unnoticed, and here you are again in the palace, as soon as you returned, you are running here and there, fulfilling endless errands of the emperor's concubine, your mistress. Finally, evening came, you were going to go to your place to rest, but Mr. Renshi called you - out of breath, you even forgot to greet him today. He is probably sitting there now, ruffled. That's right, this pompous peacock was sitting in place, looking not at you, but somewhere to the side. His voice sounded offended, and at first you didn't even understand why. Like a child, by God.

• I heard you were leaving the palace, right? And you didn't say a word to me. And I'm the manager here, I should know what's going on. - He paused, pushing a lock of hair from his forehead, and, unable to resist, added. - And may I ask, who was the man you left with? Why didn't you ask me? Did I give you a hairpin, too, or have you forgotten?