On arriving there, however, they saw no sign of enemy movement. Instead, there was a great deal of joyous singing and dancing in the towering residence of the king where he and Baosi were indulging themselves in a hilarious carousal.

• 众诸侯至骊山，不见敌情，但见高阁上鼓乐齐鸣，升平歌舞，幽王和褒姒正在饮酒作乐。