Seem to be mainly women who are removing her. When are the men? Preparing the meal service?
Actually that may be a sign of how distinct they hold the sexes.
If you look at certain novel/film references, oriental upper class women would be guarded by women. Men by men. This is akin to the Roman way of only eunuchs being around for servants and guarding, I think. Trying to avoid any “trysts”.
You damn well know why.