The days grew colder.
The Baili family's ancestor worship ceremony was not affected by Prince Feng's death.
The grand ceremony was held as scheduled.
However, on the day of the ceremony, the Emperor was unable to muster the energy to preside over it.
After discussions between the Holy Empress and the Ministry of Rites, a decision was made to break with tradition.
The Crown Prince would offer sacrifices to the heavens, and the Empress to the earth.
Heaven represents yang, and earth yin. Women naturally belong to yin, and the Empress, being the mother of the nation, is the leader of countless women. In the past, both heaven and earth were worshiped by men, which actually does not align with the Taoist principle of yin and yang.
The officials of the Ministry of Rites were persuaded, and the State Preceptor divined and received the Earth Mother's approval.
