it was the festival of the cherry flowers , and there were great festivities at the court . the emperor threw himself into the enjoyment of the season , and commanded that princess hase should perform before him on the koto , and that her mother princess terute should accompany her on the flute . the emperor sat on a raised dais , before which was hung a curtain of finely - sliced bamboo and purple tassels , so that his majesty might see all and not be seen , for no ordinary subject was allowed to look upon his sacred face .
no ordinary subject was allowed to look upon his sacred face .
why did the emperor sit behind a curtain of finely-sliced bamboo and purple tassels ?
why did the emperor sit behind a curtain of finely-sliced bamboo and purple tassels ?