Imperial City, Great Ming Hall.
This was once the place where the Emperor handled petitions, and now it where the Princess conducts official business. Discussing matters here represents government affairs that would later be made public.
As soon as King You learned that the deliberations would be held here, he knew the opposition was coming on strong.
Within the Great Ming Hall, Princess Ji Lingguang sat behind the imperial desk at the far end. To the lower left, Tianxuan occupied a Taishi Chair. An identical chair lay vacant opposite him, reserved for King You.
As for the others, even the Meng Family's Old Patriarch, who ranked among the Three Dukes, had to stand, lacking the courtesy he had received at the previous deliberation.
