Medici was once a member of the Blood Rose Sorority, and a distinguished war hero as well. Later on, due to ideological differences, she no longer identified with the overly intense and cruel philosophy of the Blood Rose. She and some like-minded individuals established a suborder under the Blood Rose, then separated to become what is now known as the Merciful Lily.
Anyway, Gu Hang couldn't tell at all that this kind-hearted old lady before him had any connection with the Blood Rose, the feared executioner of the Tribunal from the rumors.
"Sister Superior Medici, seeing that you are in good health makes me very happy," he said.
"Thank you, Mr. Gu," the old lady replied with a smile, "But let's dispense with the pleasantries. Tell me, what brings you here? If it's about the state religion, there's no need. You should address matters concerning the state religion to Bishop Zhao. As for us, the Merciful Lily only does what we're supposed to do; we don't intervene in other matters."