Seven days later, bells and drums resonated throughout the Imperial City.
Before the Taihe Hall, civil and military officials were arrayed on both sides. The vermilion imperial path stretched all the way to the Golden Throne Hall. The Imperial Guard stood in solemn silence, their banners fluttering in the wind.
Emperor Yongguang, dressed in a bright yellow dragon robe, walked slowly toward the hall with the support of Yang Zheng. Though his face was pale, his back remained straight.
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