Records of the Human Emperor Chapter 650: Audience at Court (III)

Chapter 650: Audience at Court (III)

Translated by: Hypersheep325

Edited by: Michyrr

King Song had warned Wang Chong before he left that he had to be cautious, because King Qi would definitely think of a way to make problems for him through his unfamiliarity with the tedious rules of protocol. During this entire process, Wang Chong had been exceptionally vigilant.

In addition, he had done everything that the old official had talked about, leaving nothing to be criticized. Even the most inflexible official from the Bureau of Rites wouldn't be able to find any problems with his performance. And yet Wang Chong was sure that he was about to make a mistake.

It was a mistake that, though unnoticed, was extremely severe.

However, this was an audience before the Sage Emperor. At an important occasion like this with so many officials attending, King Qi shouldn't have been so bold as to do anything too brazen. But then what had he done?

His gaze accidentally swept over the last few steps of white jade in front of him. Buzz! Suddenly, Wang Chong recalled a few things. The old official had once mentioned a number: nine symbolized the Yang hexagram, represented all things and completeness. Nine symbolized the ultimate, which is why the Supreme Sovereign of the Nine and Five and the five-clawed dragon all symbolized the Emperor.

In all protocols and ceremonies, the most taboo were the words 'nine' and 'five'. One had to be extremely careful around such things, as one could easily end up committing a treasonous offense.

Wang Chong's gaze immediately shot toward the steps and he began to count. One, two, three, four, five… When he reached nine, he paled and understood.

These bastards!

Wang Chong glanced at the officials from the Bureau of Rites and Chamberlain of Dependencies in front of him, a sharp light flashing through his eyes.

The Imperial Stairway of white jade in front of the Taiji Palace was known as the Path of the True Dragon. Until one was summoned, one was forbidden from reaching the top. Ordinary civilians wi

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