The castle looked its best on the evening of the banquet. The entrance to the main palace was decorated with long yellow lanterns. The attendants moved in red uniform around the castle with Virgil at the top of the stairs. He is checking the invitations carefully before directing them to the main hall. The floor was covered with red carpet. The men helped their ladies climb down the carriage and escort them inside.
With the direction of the Empress, the main hall was changed from an audience hall to a beautiful party place. The guests carried folded fans as fashion while the men showcased their uniforms with insignia from the family crest. They fashioned real flowers in their front pocket or brooches with sparkling gems with gold and silver borders. They greeted each other with a smile. The servers moved around them with canopies and drinks.