A missed opportunity 3

The polo ground.

The next two levels after the thrones were occupied by the members of the haram, the princesses and princes. The next level only the last tree that was contained fewer seats was packed with tables and chairs. Only first and second-ranked consorts were allowed to attend public social functions.

Presently there were only eight high ranked consorts, including Imperial Consort Shi and Imperial concubine Sheng in the Emperor's harem. Among these consorts were the few that had given the Emperor a child. However only three had sons that were still alive, the rest had daughters.