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Dawn was just breaking, and officials of sufficient rank in the Capital City hurried to the Imperial City.
The Capital City was divided into the Outer City and the Inner City, with the Inner City being the Imperial City.
Audience Hall.
The Emperor sat on the dragon throne, although he had not yet ascended, he had in fact already begun to exercise all the powers of an emperor, with only the final, nominal procedure outstanding.
To his side, the Grand Preceptor sat on a Taishi Chair.
At first, the Grand Preceptor did not wish to sit on the chair.
But the Emperor had said that the Grand Preceptor, as the regent, ought to have a seat, and if the Grand Preceptor did not sit, he would not sit either.
Only then did the Grand Preceptor agree to sit to the side of the Emperor during the morning court sessions.
As the eunuch beside the Emperor called out "Court is now in session" loudly.
Outside the great hall, civil and military officials entered the hall.