Ask how to get to the Khan, or whoever is in charge here

"Where is the Khan?" you step forward, you body filling with bravado. "I have an important message to get to him."
The woman's eyebrows seemed to join the birds in the skies, as she visibly smiled. "Well, you are well informed. Except that the khan you speak of is dead. And has been dead for a month."
You feel sweat bead your forehead. Your illusion of importance is fading. With no other option. you extend into your blue mana. A small tendril of mana goes into her mind, delving deep. From what you gather, she is named Tomomi, and is a servant to the Khan, Lady Narset. You push deeper. Her face creases into a frown. "What do you think you are doing!" You are roughly pushed out of her mind. But you have enough. You planted a small seed in her mana, and you channel your thoughts into it. Her eyes suddenly glaze over, then clear. You now know she is under your control.