Then, the official from the Court of State Ceremonial will lead the all the officials present to kneel down and kowtow in front of the emperor.

• 至保和殿，皇帝降舆，应礼部尚书奏请到中和殿升座，鸿胪寺官引导典礼中执事的各级官员行三跪九叩礼。