The Minister of Law, Chen Luo, in the Name of the People!

Warm morning sunlight was like a mother's palm, caressing every corner of Central Capital City and driving away all the bleakness of the autumn night. The early risers dressed neatly, opened their doors, and took to the streets.

The usual bustling cries of the marketplace had not sounded. The men who normally hurried off to work at dawn were no longer walking in haste, and the doors of Morning Awakening Teahouse were tightly shut, with four large characters written across them: "Closed Today"...

Yet the streets were packed with people.

The morning sun shone on their faces, each of which wore a smile. Their gazes all fell upon the same place, as if waiting for something!

Today, the former Marquis Wu, now Duke Anguo, would formally accept the court's appointment and take over as Minister of Law!

The third quarter of the Chen hour. An auspicious time.

Melodious bells rang out one after another. Their sound spread through the air and entered everyone's ears.

The Great Xuan Fortune Bell rang for the destiny of the nation.

Eight bell tolls meant that a new Grand Minister had been born. From this day forth, the Great Xuan court had raised another pillar supporting the heavens; from this day forth, the people of Great Xuan had gained another benevolent minister to protect the nation!

As the Fortune Bell thundered, the Official Seals in the hands of officials throughout Great Xuan flew out on their own and hovered above the government offices. Azure light blazed from them, while distant bell tones rang out at the same time.

The message spread through Shenzhou, announcing it to all under heaven!

"Eight tolls of the Fortune Bell will shake the national destiny. The Human Race Destiny will produce the sound of poetry being recited as a