Li Yuan took a deep breath, tamping down the excitement rising in his heart.
Behind him, Li Jiancheng, Li Shimin, and Li Xiu Ning escorted Dou Shi, following close behind.
"Father, it's time to set out."
Li Xiu Ning said.
At her words, Li Yuan gave a slight nod. He held his head high and strode out of the mansion, with Li Shimin and the others following behind. The officials, Imperial Guards, attendants, and others waiting outside saw Li Yuan and promptly knelt, bowing their heads in salute. "We pay our respects to His Majesty, King of Tang!"
Though the Abdication Edict had already been issued, the formalities had not yet been completed.
Li Yuan could not yet be called emperor.
To show their respect, everyone had no choice but to add "Your Majesty" after his title of King of Tang.
This was the solution proposed by the Ministry of Rites, and it was a way to preserve what little remained of propriety.
Li Yuan boarded his carriage, while Dou Shi climbed into the imperial carriage behind his. Li Jiancheng, Li Shimin, and Li Xiu Ning each led troops and accompanied them on either side.
The procession swept toward the Imperial Palace in grand array!
Verdant Green Maiden gazed at the scene and took a deep breath.
"Great Tang!"
"It's finally coming."
"Bird Sister!"
She called out, and Hong Luan answered from beside her, "I'm here."
"Find me a few cows. I want to have a heart-to-heart with them."
Hong Luan: "..."
Was that really what she called a heart-to-heart?
Outside Taiji Hall, the civil and military officials bowed to welcome them, and the Son of Heaven descended the steps.
Yang You, dressed in imperial robes, personally took Li Yuan by the hand and led him to the Dragon Throne,