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What kind of banquet was this?

On the long dining table, a sparse arrangement of five plates initially gave the impression of four dishes and a soup.

Yet, the so-called "four dishes" lacked any trace of meat, consisting solely of various leafy greens. They were not only scant in portion but also devoid of any hint of seasoning, as if they had been hastily blanched in water before being served