In the early morning, peace and quiet reigned around Fu'an Palace, save for the pleasant and melodious chirping of birds coming from a corner of the eaves—the faint cries of fledglings, as if afraid to wake those still fast asleep.
At the break of dawn, the chancellor and several ministers hurried to Fu'an Palace with memorial tablets in hand. After waiting outside the hall for a short while until Your Majesty had risen, dressed, and washed, they entered to report several urgent matters of state.
As noon approached, having finished handling pressing state affairs, the ministers hastily withdrew.
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