There were perks to status, some even Ouyang experienced as he climbed the ranks (through equal parts his own efforts and Esen's favoritism). Before serving in the Prince of Henan's army, he was a slave. When he became General of the Prince's forces, Esen gifts him a living for the times when they weren't traveling on campaign; a compound complete with a contingent of slaves to see to his needs. Most of which he dismissed as they had once served together as equals. Thus, he was familiar with such mundane tasks as cleaning house and preparing food.
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There were perks to status, some even Ouyang experienced as he climbed the ranks (through equal parts his own efforts and Esen's favoritism). Before serving in the Prince of Henan's army, he was a slave. When he became General of the Prince's forces, Esen gifts him a living for the times when they weren't traveling on campaign; a compound complete with a contingent of slaves to see to his needs. Most of which he dismissed as they had once served together as equals. Thus, he was familiar with such mundane tasks as cleaning house and preparing food.
"Forgive my forgetfulness."