"Duke Xing, the Imperial Observatory has already calculated the date. On the first day of September, Your Majesty will lead the Hundred Officials to the Imperial Ancestral Temple for ancestor worship. You should prepare yourself, and ensure you are well-rested."
September 1st is the day after tomorrow. Emperor Jingyuan had long arranged the date, anticipating the military expedition, eager to set forth at once without any further delay.
Duke Xing was overjoyed, tears brimming as he said, "Your Majesty treats this old man generously. I will certainly gather my strength... On that day, I will lead my eldest, second son, and the rest of my sons and grandchildren to the Ancestral Temple for worship alongside Your Majesty."
Then he asked, "Elder Ying, may I bring my other sons and grandchildren from home?"
