Sunlight fell upon the towering palaces of Jingshi, casting a golden radiance over the grand investiture ceremony. The Imperial Palace was adorned with lanterns and festive streamers, with a red carpet stretching all the way from the palace gates to the coronation platform, flanked by vibrant flowers and magnificent decorations.
As the ceremony was about to begin, all the civil and military officials, dressed in their finest ceremonial attire, gathered together. The envoy sent by the barbarian king was also seated in the VIP section; clad in the distinctive and ornate garments of his people, his eyes gleamed with curiosity and scrutiny as he took in everything around him.
With the resounding chime of ceremonial music, Third Princess, attired in splendid imperial robes and wearing a phoenix crown, walked with utmost grace up to the coronation platform. Empress Ling Shuang sat regally upon the high dais, holding the imperial edict that symbolized the supreme honor of a princess, a solemn yet dignified smile gracing her lips.
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