The Ministry of Rites and the Imperial Astronomical Bureau reached an agreement within half an hour, and Bai Qingyan's ascension ceremony was set for June 20. They immediately dispatched envoys to various nations, inviting their envoys to attend the ceremony.
Although "various nations" was mentioned, it really meant notifying the Yan Kingdom, Xiliang, and the Rong.
With the date of ascension set, Bai Qingyan took advantage of a break while the ministers were having a meal, walked out of the hall, and called for the Bai family guards to ask if Bai Jinxiu had sent any news back and if they had caught up with King Liang... and rescued the Eldest Princess.
The Bai family guards shook their heads, stating that Bai Jinxiu had led his troops towards Luohong City, but they had yet to receive any news.
Bai Qingyan was silent for a moment before instructing the Bai family guards to send a message back to Shuoyang to report their safety...
