All of the people there were surprised!
Even the Empress Dowager is here?
Indeed, this year's Imperial Tombs Contest is not that simple!
The Empress Dowager had lived in the Palace for a long time. Generally, besides major ceremonies such as the ancestral rites, she almost never left the Palace.
That was precisely her appearance indicated the the grand importance of the Imperial Tombs Contest.
"Greetings, Your Majesty!"
Everyone greeted her loudly and bowed in unison to show their respect!
However, when the Empress Dowager's divine chariot arrived at the foot of the mountain, she did not come out of her divine chariot.
Everyone was stiff and dared not move or talk.
After a couple of breaths, a clear, mature and majestic female voice was heard. "You may rise!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Once again, everyone replied loudly in unison and at the same time. They also arrived at the conclusion that someone as noble as the Empress Dowager would not show her face easily in public!
