Appointing a crown prince is no trivial matter; the procedures are complex and time-consuming.
The grand ceremony for appointing the crown prince is the task of the Ministry of Rites, and the busiest person is Minister Dong. After three months of preparation by the Ministry of Rites, the ceremony was held in Jinluan Palace on the sixth day of the fourth month.
The eight-year-old Crown Prince, dressed in a bright yellow crown prince's attire, appeared solemn and dignified, standing beside Her Majesty the Empress, looking like a smaller version of Jiang Shaohua.
Changning Marquis, Cui Du, stood among the officials, personally witnessing his daughter become the Da Liang Crown Prince. His heart was filled with pride, almost overflowing.
After the ceremony, there was a grand imperial banquet.
The Empress Dowager, with Prince Ping, attended the banquet together.
