After Jiang Dali acted as the regent, the early court session the next day was temporarily suspended.
Originally, the civil and military officials had to get up at midnight, pass through half of the Capital to reach the Meridian Gate, and wait outside before the hours between 3 a.m. to 5 a.m.
When the drum on the Meridian Gate tower sounded, the civil and military officials would line up and enter one by one when the palace gate opened at 5 a.m. to 7 a.m., cross the Golden Water Bridge, and assemble in the square, preparing to proceed to Taihe Palace to perform the ritual of one kneel and three kowtows to pay respects to the Emperor and report on government affairs.
