The Empress Dowager was in the large tent in the middle, and some people with high status originally in the two tents on each side also came over. Some princesses and imperial consorts of high distinction stayed beside the Empress Dowager, chatting with her. From time to time, the Empress Dowager smiled as she heard something particularly funny from a few of them.

Some Madams sent a few gifts over. After the Empress Dowager viewed the gifts, they withdrew from the ...