According to the palace rules, everyone had arrived, with The Emperor being the last to make an appearance.
Soon, The Emperor, surrounded by eunuchs and palace maids, arrived grandly at the scene...
"Long live The Emperor, long live, long, long live!"
"Rise."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
The Emperor seated himself beside the Dragon Throne specially prepared for him and then leisurely said to everyone, "Please be seated."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Everyone sat down again, and the banquet officially began.
The palace maids began bringing the food in succession...
There were exquisite pastries of all kinds, and some fruits not native to the land. Everyone found the delicacies of the Imperial Palace extremely novel and their attention was immediately drawn to them.
