They soon reached the platform top.
The platform top was a wide and flat elevated stage.
The stage was paved with the finest Han white jade.
Now, a layer of red carpet also covered the white jade floor.
Standing at a certain distance apart, the two of them were on the red carpet, looking down upon innumerable subjects.
The ceremony began.
Director of the Imperial Observatory, Chu Jun, recited the long congratulatory speech, "In the New Year's Tenth Year, Emperor Xuan of Da He V, He Ying, hereby announces to Heaven and Earth, to the ancestral temples—"
At this moment, heaven and earth were solemn.
The whole world fell silent.
Except for the Qingning Palace.
As the bridal chamber, the security here was extremely tight, with guards encircling the area in three layers.
Where there were many people, there was a lively atmosphere.
The guards also chatted idly:
"Alas, what a pity that we cannot witness the grand spectacle of the Emperor's royal wedding."
