Late afternoon, at the end of the Shen Hour.
Palace sent people to the inn to escort the foreign emissaries to the palace.
In the evening around the You Hour, the welcoming banquet officially began.
As the Western Xia emissaries were considered distinguished guests, the Emperor of Great Chu held the banquet in Taihe Hall.
All civilian and military officials of the Great Chu Dynasty, ranked fourth and above, were invited to attend.
Consorts of the second rank and above in the harem were also to attend.
In the great hall, besides the Emperor, everyone from the Great Chu Dynasty arrived on time.
Zhao Junyao was to arrive last, so he was in no hurry.
Just halfway into the You Hour, an inner servant reported.
"King of Western Xia has arrived!"
"Prince Jin of Western Xia has arrived!"
"Crown Prince of Western Xia and Princess Hai Feng have arrived!"
As soon as the words fell, sounds of commotion could be heard from outside.
Everyone inside the hall stood up to greet them.
