Thick felt mats were placed on the ground in front of the main hall of Yong'an Palace. Two palace maidens helped Xie Ning kneel on the mats, and a eunuch came to deliver the imperial decree. He was already quite old, with even his eyebrows turning white, but his voice was still powerful and loud as he read aloud the decree. After finishing, Xie Ning thanked the eunuch and the two palace maidens helped her stand up, while others congratulated her and paid their respects.