Taiji Hall.
Dawn was breaking.
The morning light filtered through the glazed tiles on the roof of the hall, casting mottled light and shadows within.
Rumble-
With a roar, the heavy, closed doors of Taiji Hall were pushed hard by four golden-armored guards on each side, slowly opening and emitting a low rumble.
"Summon the civil and military officials into the hall!" A mighty and resonant voice echoed from within Taiji Hall.
As this command fell.
Outside the hall in the Taiji Square.
The civil and military officials adjusted their attire one after another and stepped steadily, slowly entering Taiji Hall.
At this moment.
On the other side.
Behind the scenes within Taiji Hall.
Listening to the report of the person bowing beside him, Ji Minghao's gaze narrowed slightly, and his brow furrowed lightly.
"Has the Prince of Luoshui not yet entered the palace?"
"Replying to The Emperor, according to the reports, the figure of the Prince of Luoshui has not yet been seen!" The imperial guard bowed and said.
Hearing this, Ji Minghao's expression sank slightly.
He remained silent for a few breaths.
He flicked his long sleeve: "Hold court!"
"Yes, The Emperor!"
Meanwhile.
Inside Taiji Hall.
Candles burned brightly, the blue smoke of the incense burner curled upward, and a faint scent of sandalwood drifted in the air, rendering the atmosphere all the more solemn.
The civil and military officials were already arranged on both sides according to their official ranks.
The interior of the hall was dead silent.
At that moment.
A eunuch sang out in a high voice: "The Emperor has arrived--"
The voice died away.
Above the nine-tiered steps, Ji Minghao emerged from behind the screen.
Dressed in a dark black coronation robe with a crown of twelve bead tassels hanging from it, he