The grand ceremony of founding the nation and Emperor Qin’s wedding progressed simultaneously.
According to Emperor Qin’s decree, the wedding would only be held after the founding ceremony.
Both events were immensely important, yet ministers, Emperor Qin himself, and even Master Changfeng of the Tower all agreed that nothing bore more weight than the founding ceremony.
State affairs lie in ritual and war.
Now that the wars had ended and the four seas were at peace, the founding ceremony was to proclaim peace—both as a comfort to the people across the realm and as solace for those who had passed away.
Truly, nothing was more important than this.
Emperor Qin also declared that the great wedding shall commence only after this matter was settled.
As an official of the Ministry of Rites, Nan Hanwen asked the emperor how many ceremonies he wished to hold.
Emperor Qin hummed thoughtfully for a while, and Nan Hanwen understood, saying, “Your Majesty, I understand.”
The emperor finally relaxed, a look of approval spreading across his face—as if signaling, “You’ve got it right.”
Nan Hanwen, precise and meticulous, inquired further, “Then, Your Majesty, will the ceremonies be held together, or one after another?”
Emperor Qin seemed momentarily stunned.