The civil and military officials were lined up in formation, waiting in the square.
The commoners who had come to observe the ceremony stood on the high platform to the left, and although they were standing, an Array that restored energy was operating slowly, so there was no fear that anyone would be unable to endure.
On the right side of the square, another high platform had been constructed, but it stood empty and without an audience.
Only after the ministers had completed their ritual of worship could they ascend to "observe the ceremony." It was only then that aristocratic sons like Zhongxuan Sheng, whose official rank was not high enough to participate in "The Master's Ceremony" yet were qualified to observe, were permitted to enter.
At that time, the center of the square would become the stage for those few young people.
