The incident was sudden, and the Ritual Officer responsible for the rites was stunned.
The officials standing outside the palace doors were also quite astonished.
The Emperor and the little princess hadn't knelt yet when the immortal's plaques fell down.
Could this be a hint?
Bai Xilie was the first to regain his composure.
With a stern face, he solemnly said to the Ritual Officer: "If they fall again, I'll make sure your head rolls along with them."
The Ritual Officer's face turned pale, and he quickly responded: "I will address this immediately, please calm your anger, Emperor!"
A few stepped forward swiftly, picked up the immortal plaques from the ground, and placed them back reverently.
Only then did Bai Xilie relent, showing a hint of a cold displeasure leaving his eyes.
He lowered his head, looking at his obedient daughter, and a loving smile spread across his lips.
