Joseph's carriage was still three or four kilometers away from the Palace of Versailles when he discovered that the nearby area was already crowded with people.
Eman glanced out the window and explained, "Your Highness, the official competition doesn't start for another two days. These people must have come from other places to watch."
Normally, there are strict dress codes for entering the Palace of Versailles, but during the Star of France competition, the Versailles Palace Square can be freely accessed, just as it was during the King's birthday.
As a result, a large number of ordinary people set up camp outside the square, waiting for the competition to begin.
However, they wouldn't find it dull, for with the great influence of the Star of France, various vendors had long set up their stalls here.