This palace banquet is held at Wude Hall. When Manbao and the others slowly turn towards it, palace maids and servants are constantly entering and exiting, carrying fruit plates and wine.
At this bright and sunny moment, the officials are reluctant to spend time inside the hall, and many prefer to stand on the corridor, conversing in groups of two or three.
The officials' families go to play in the garden on the east side of Wude Hall. Those with more prestigious statuses are invited by the Empress into the harem for the honor of a prior audience.
Manbao stands under the corridor and thinks for a moment, considering that discussing state affairs would not be suitable during the Mid-Autumn Festival. She pulls Zhou Liru and intends to head to the east side garden to play with familiar young ladies.
Just as she turns around, Director Xiao calls out to her and waves.
