Among the younger generation, there was the Fifth Prince, Prince Zhe.
As well as Princess Consort Zhe, who married in a previous year, the Princess Hai Feng from the Western Xia Kingdom.
And there were still unmarried princes like the Sixth Master and Seventh Master.
The remaining younger ones were the Princely Heirs or other children from the Prince's Mansions, which we won't mention for now.
In the harem.
Concubines ranked Third Rank and above, as well as princes and princesses, were all present.
Add them all up inside and out, and the great hall was filled to capacity.
Xia Ruqing had the highest status in the harem, so she sat beside Zhao Junyao.
The Imperial Noble Consorts and Princess Consorts all sat on the Empress Dowager's side.
In between was an open space for enjoying songs and dances or watching operas.
In the evening, as the splendid lights came on.
Flower-shaped lanterns were lit inside the great hall, with a variety of delicious dishes presented.
