While Emperor Puyi and the empress were still in Tianjin, their Japanese entourage, supervised by Mr. Amakasu, the royal couple have been given all of the necessary things for their daily needs although the word "proper" isn't much to describe how the two are taken care of. Most of the royal couple's time was spent on meetings or any boring activities inside the house.
Amakasu supervised every activity of the house and the royal couple. He sometimes agreed that it's a tedious job but he has no problem worrying the emperor since he is easy to persuade. "Mr. Amakasu." Called Puyi in front of Amakasu's office door. "Yes, Your Majesty?" Amakasu responded. Puyi entered the office and said, "I really appreciate you for looking after me and the empress as well as providing us with our needs."
He continued, "But may I request that we have some entertainment, please?". "Entertainment? Are our radio and music not enough for you?" asked Amakasu. "No, no." Puyi tried to clear the misunderstanding. "What I meant was, how about we held another event? It doesn't have to be a big event like my after-coronation party." He explained and Amakasu seemed want to listen to the request.
"What are you proposing, Your Majesty?" Amakasu seemed interested. "I was thinking of a nice and simple get together. A dinner perhaps?" Puyi requested. Amakasu asked who will attend and the Emperor invited all of the people of the house along with his brother, Pujie and his wife, princess Hiro Saga. "Very well, Your Majesty. I will see how I can manage it.". "Thank you, Mr. Amakasu." Puyi nodded and left. Amakasu bowed when Puyi stepped out his office.
'Dinner? Doesn't it have another name in the West?' Amakasu wondered a bit then went to the kitchen to inform the head chef about the Emperor's request. "A dinner His Highness requested?". "Yes." The chef then asked when it will be held. "His Majesty didn't tell me when but I guess I can manage it in a few days." Amakasu answered. the head chef asked again which dishes should they make and Amakasu told them to make anything they like. "As you wish.". "Thank you."
Amakasu then went back to his office and called Puyi's brother, inviting him and the princess for the dinner. Fortunately, the couple can attend and will land on China the day after tomorrow. He then went to tell the maids to prepare the room for the Emperor's brother and the princess and the dining room for the dinner. "His Majesty would like you to partake as well." he added and the maids excitedly started working.
The past couple of days the people in the house were excited and the Emperor's brother arrived the day before. The day of the event came and the dining room was neatly prepared with many kinds of dishes placed on the table. Both entourage of Emperor Puyi and Amakasu went to the dining room and took their seats.
Puyi then stood up and announced, "I would like to thank all of you for coming as well as my brother and princess Hiro Saga for their time here. I also want to thank Mr. Amakasu for making this event happen." Everyone on the table gave their applause. "Let us raise our glass for tonight!" Puyi raised his glass of champagne and the rest raised theirs too and cheered along.
Everyone then took their portions and ate. Unlike the usual dinner, the table was much more lively and everyone was glad to spend their time for this. Even Amakasu seemed to enjoy the evening. The maids and servants were allowed to eat the same food as the diplomats and they were very thankful. The night was filled with warmth and gratitude.
The attendants helped cleaned the table afterwards, well mostly the ladies with the maids. "Thank you again for managing the dinner, Mr. Amakasu. I deeply appreciate it." Puyi gladly smiled. "I was just doing as you requested, Your Majesty. And I'm glad that you enjoyed it." Amakasu formally replied. Puyi's brother and his wife stayed for another day before returning to Japan on the next.
A.N : Happy Thanksgiving, guys! I don't exactly celebrate Thanksgiving in my place but it's considered as a celebrated event. Just that we don't celebrate it annually. I had the idea to make a chapter and decided to bring back The Last Emperor cast. Except Eastern Jewel. I hate her. Well I don't hate the actress but I hate the character. Hope you guys enjoyed the chapter and I'll see you in the next one! RD out!! Boi!!!
