In this short scene, we are introduced to Madame Bovary and her lover, the Emperor of the Russian Empire, who has just returned from a trip to China. He has just arrived at the Imperial Hotel in Shanghai, where he is staying with his wife. He is in the middle of a conversation with his servant, who is also a member of the Emperor's court. The servant tells him that the Emperor is displeased with him, and that he should return to the hotel immediately. He also tells the servant that he will be returning to China soon, and the servant agrees to go with him.
In this short scene, we are introduced to Madame Bovary and her lover, the Emperor of the Russian Empire, who has just returned from a trip to China. He has just arrived at the Imperial Hotel in Shanghai, where he is staying with his wife. He is in the middle of a conversation with his servant, who is also a member of the Emperor's court. The servant tells him that the Emperor is displeased with him, and that he should return to the hotel immediately. He also tells the servant that he will be returning to China soon, and the servant agrees to go with him.