"His Majesty Emperor Franz of the Austrian Empire and Her Majesty Empress Elizabeth, arrive!"
Accompanied by the voice of the Royal Palace steward echoing throughout the hall of Mei Quan Palace, Emperor Franz Joseph of the Austrian Empire and Empress Elizabeth slowly stepped onto the red carpet and proceeded toward the end of it, while the nobles and ministers on both sides of the red carpet curtsied to Franz Joseph and his wife upon seeing them.
Upon reaching the end of the red carpet, Franz Joseph and his wife quickly turned to face Jerome Bonaparte at the other end.
Immediately, the Royal Chief Steward declared once again: "His Majesty Emperor Jerome of the French Empire and Her Majesty Augusta, arrive!"
As soon as the steward's voice fell, the band swiftly changed the tune from Austria's "Hymn to the Emperor" to the French Empire's "Song of Departure."
