The Emperor inspected everyone's drinking habits, and it was already half an hour later by the time he returned to the back hall. Most of the students were being carried out, and Manbao and the others could hear some people shouting from the back hall.
The Emperor entered with a straight face and said, "Two or three students drank too much and caused a commotion, so I had them sent back."
The Empress gave him a reproachful look, thinking that he was too reckless as an Emperor.
The Emperor then turned to Zhou Man, changing the subject by asking, "Why are you here?"
Worried that Bai Cheng might behave improperly from drinking, Manbao replied, "I came to see Princess Mingda and Princess Changyu, but it's getting late now, so I will take my leave, Your Majesty."
