Chapter 149: Chapter 147 - Greater Rewards, Greater Responsibilities

In the evening, Aunt Rong went over the rules on how Shen Chengyao and Xiao'er were to conduct themselves during their audience with the emperor the following day. It was all fairly uncomplicated, as this being their first such audience, their primary purpose was to convey their gratitude to the Emperor for his gifts. Therefore, they were obligated to show the greatest respect and decorum.

Shen Chengyao was to bow from the waist while Xiao'er was to perform "Nine Prostrations" (kneeling and bowing three times).