After the monks from the Fahua Temple completed the Water-Land Ceremony, the old lady's coffin was almost ready for burial. Although the finest coffin, suitable for a First-rank Imperial Decree Lady, was used and the embalming was properly done, the coffin still had to return to the hometown and could not remain in the Capital for too long.
Emperor Xuanjing had previously issued an imperial edict stating that the group escorting the Song family's return of the spirit to their hometown would be provided by the court, utilizing inns and taverns only at post stations along the way.
Such an honor was unprecedented and clearly reflected the new emperor's deep respect for the Imperial Tutor.
