"To the warriors!"
Everyone raised their cups high and drank heartily.
Each wearing a touch of melancholy on their faces.
It wasn't until the Emperor set down his wine that the palace banquet truly began.
Today, most of the attendees were military generals.
There were also civil servants, but only those above the Standard Second Rank could attend.
Amongst a sea of military generals, they appeared somewhat thin and frail.
Yet their spirit remained.
Thus, while watching the dances, they did not reveal any improper thoughts.
The performances arranged by Lin Wanyi today.
Included songs expressing mourning and drum pieces depicting warriors on the battlefield.
They were quite fitting for the occasion.
And on the table, several dishes from Huazhou were served.
Not the famous ones, but rather some home-style dishes.
Many warriors, having been in distant battles for long, were deeply moved to taste dishes reminiscent of those made by their mothers at home.
