Wanyun returned to the Imperial Palace with Lu Jingxing. Before long, the Minister of Rites came for an audience.
Wanyun had intended to excuse herself, but she stayed put when Lu Jingxing said nothing.
After all, this Minister of Rites was constantly pestering Lu Jingxing to select new consorts.
Wanyun feared the minister had come to persuade Lu Jingxing to take on new consorts yet again.
The Minister of Rites addressed Lu Jingxing, "Your Majesty has been on the throne for a full year. Daqi's Military Governors and various prefectural officials have all presented congratulatory gifts. The Ministry of Rites has already recorded them in a ledger for Your Majesty's inspection."
Lu Jingxing took the gift list and glanced over it. "Have Qiu Chi place everything in the Imperial Palace's treasury."
The Minister of Rites then asked, "Your Majesty, shall we hold a banquet in the palace to celebrate?"
