「The next day, in Taiji Palace.」
Xiao Chengqi, clad in a bright yellow imperial robe and a white mourning sash around his waist, sat high upon the throne.
The court officials were arranged in two rows, and the atmosphere was solemn and imposing.
Chen Songshi was the first to step forward, raising matters for discussion regarding the late emperor's funeral rites and the new emperor's accession ceremony.
"...According to tradition, this matter should be overseen by the Ministry of Rites. The late emperor's coffin will be moved and interred in the Imperial Mausoleum after forty-nine days. However, the nation cannot be without a ruler for a single day. According to the Astronomical Observatory's star-gazing, the ninth day of the fourth month is an auspicious date. We, your subjects, implore Your Majesty to take care of your health and prioritize the state and its people by holding the accession ceremony first."
The officials secretly exchanged glances.
