The morning mist hung heavy and dense, while the winter sun cast a pale, weak glow. By the tenth day of the first lunar month, envoys from various nations began to arrive in succession. The Ministry of Rites handled all reception arrangements.
In the Council Hall of the Imperial Palace, Xie Jiuli wore formal, elegantly understated court attire, appearing in her capacity as Imperial Crown Princess. She had rarely entered the palace of late, but with the Prime Minister secretly managing matters of state, everything had proceeded smoothly.
Below her, apart from the Prime Minister and Prince Beichen, stood several high-ranking officials, all loyal to the Imperial Crown Princess.
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