66 The banquet (1)

There is a quartet in the corner, playing a slow melody. The music is soft enough to let people talk with an acceptable tone of voice.

Everyone is already at their place, sitting and drinking wine leisurely. The hall is noisy. Some dancers are performing their choreographies in front of the Emperor.

We walk to the main table, and Alexander sits on the right of the Emperor. I sit next to my husband and move my eyes in the hall.

It looks like the whole court is present. Good.

The Emperor nods, and the party can officially begin.

The servants bring the food, and I have to look away not to start to drool. Everything has such a mouthwatering scent. Also, there are a lot of different colours on the table, making this banquet really worthy of a king.

Oh, now that I think about it, we spared money like this. The Emperor paid for the wedding.