All the officials turned their heads to look and saw Zeng Yue escorting the imperial carriage forward. Zhao Hanzhang sat gracefully atop the carriage, raising her eyes to look directly at them.
Everyone bowed their heads to show submission; only Fu Tinghan smiled at her and then also bowed his head.
Zhao Hanzhang stepped down from the imperial carriage, glanced up at the Taiji Palace at the end of the steps, smiled slightly, and walked up the center.
The civil and military officials lined up on both sides, following her from the left and right after she ascended nine steps.
Entering the main hall, of course, more officials were left outside in the square. Generally, only officials of the third rank or above were allowed to enter the hall and witness Zhao Hanzhang sit on the dragon throne.
The Little Emperor and Xun Fan had already been waiting inside the hall.
Besides them, Guo Pu stood to one side.
