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Emperor Wu of Liang pursed his lips, slowly let out a breath, and looked solemnly at the ancestral tablets on the sacrificial table.

First, he had to bow three times to the ancestral tablets to express his respect and remembrance for his ancestors.

Then, Emperor Wu of Liang held the jade sceptre in his hand and bowed three times to the ancestral tablets to show his respect for his ancestors.

Then, Emperor Wu of Liang put down the jade sceptre, picked up the wine pot, poured the wine into the wine glass, and then placed the wine glass on the altar.

After completing all this successfully, Emperor Wu of Liang felt slightly relieved.

He was terrified with every step he took, fearing that some strange force would appear and restrict his movements.

Fortunately, everything went smoothly and there were no more accidents.

Emperor Wu of Liang tilted his head slightly and his eyes fell on the three incense sticks placed on the left side of the altar.

Next he should light incense and candles to show his piety and respect for his ancestors. The smooth burning of incense and candles not only symbolizes his remembrance of his ancestors, but also represents his blessings and expectations for his ancestors.

For some reason, when he looked at the three incense sticks, he felt inexplicably nervous.

What kind of accident could happen when lighting incense? The incense has been checked and the candle is not out and is burning well.

Emperor Wu of Liang glanced at the burning candle flame, and finally his eyes fell on the three incense sticks again.

Ma Ximing stared blankly at Emperor Wu of Liang who was performing the ancestor worship ceremony step by step on the altar, thinking frantically in his heart how to escape this disaster.

The sacrifice was already in progress, and he dared not stop it at this time.

He was the one who calculated the dates and supervised the construction of the altar. Now he says that his ancestors are not satisfied. That is just slapping himself in the face and thinking that he has lived too long.

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When Ma Ximing saw Emperor Wu of Liang go to get three incense sticks, he closed his eyes heartbrokenly, sighed heavily in his heart, and couldn't bear to look at Emperor Wu of Liang.

Even though the ancestor worship is so grand, if our ancestors are not satisfied, that means something is not done well.

The instructions from the ancestors were to have Emperor Wu of Liang go to the royal cemetery to pay homage in person.

However, it is a turbulent time now, and Emperor Wu of Liang’s image has been damaged, so I’m afraid he will not be willing to go to the royal cemetery.

The mood of the civil and military officials was not as heavy as Ma Ximing. After suppressing their smiles, they looked up and watched Emperor Wu of Liang performing the ancestor worship ceremony.

Emperor Wu of Liang took a deep breath and picked up three incense sticks with trembling fingers.

Then, holding his breath, he placed the three incense sticks closer to the candle flame, not daring to breathe for fear of blowing out the candle flame.

Following Emperor Wu of Liang's movements, the ministers' eyes were all focused on the candles.

Normally, the incense will smoke after being placed on the candle and burning for a few moments, but today, no smoke came out after I lit it for a long time.

Emperor Wu of Liang frowned as he stared at the incense stick that had been roasted black by the candlelight but had not yet burned. His anger suddenly flared up.

If the ancestral tablets hadn't been there to suppress him, he would have immediately dragged the Imperial Observatory out and chopped off its head.

The civil and military officials were also dumbfounded. They looked at each other, their eyes full of fear and worry.

The incense can’t even be lit. Is this a sign that our ancestor is dissatisfied with Emperor Wu of Liang?

When Ma Ximing saw that the situation was almost the same as he had expected, he immediately lost all hope.

His body went limp and he couldn't stop sweating all over. In just a moment, his whole body was soaked as if he had been doused with water.

Emperor Wu of Liang watched as the incense took a long time to light, a hint of anger rose in his heavy eyes, and he glanced at Ma Ximing who was lying limp on the steps.

"emperor...."

Yu Huaqian walked up from the side stage with a hunched back and handed three new incense sticks to Emperor Wu of Liang.

When he saw that the incense could not be lit, he immediately went to get new incense. Having followed Emperor Wu of Liang for so long, if he did not have this kind of foresight, his head would have moved several times long ago.

Emperor Wu of Liang withdrew his cold gaze and glanced at Yu Huaqian indifferently.

He handed the blackened incense in his hand to Yu Huaqian, and took the new incense from him.

Emperor Wu of Liang slowly let out a breath, tensed his nerves, and once again held the three incense sticks over the candle flame and lit them.

At this moment, everyone held their breath, stared at the three incense sticks, and prayed silently in their hearts that no accidents would happen again.

Unfortunately, whatever you fear will surely come true.

Emperor Wu of Liang watched helplessly as the three incense sticks in his hand were roasted black again, but there was still no sign of smoke.

Yu Huaqian swallowed, took out three more incense sticks with trembling hands, and handed them to Emperor Wu of Liang hesitantly.

It's been so dry for so long that everything feels dry to the touch. How come the fragrance I smelled twice in a row has become damp again?

Besides, he could clearly feel that the fragrance wasn't moist at all, but rather dry and burnt.

If looks could kill, Emperor Wu of Liang would have chopped these useless ministers to pieces long ago.

Emperor Wu of Liang looked at the three incense sticks in Yu Huaqian's hand, and a murderous look flashed in his eyes.

He calmly took the three incense sticks from Yu Huaqian's hand and without any hesitation, placed them directly on the candle flame and lit them.

When he saw that the three incense sticks were still not lit, Emperor Wu of Liang raised a sneer at the corner of his mouth.

When people are speechless, they will smile unconsciously.

Seeing Emperor Wu of Liang's evil smile, the dumbfounded civil and military officials' hearts began to beat wildly and they swallowed their saliva in fear.

Their eyes quickly glanced at Ma Ximing.

Seeing Ma Ximing limp like a puddle of mud, their eyes were filled with sympathy.

The job at the Imperial Observatory is really difficult. You always have to keep your head on your belt.

Emperor Wu of Liang turned his head and looked straight at the ancestral tablet.

He really couldn't figure out why his ancestors were dissatisfied with him.

Could it be that our ancestors were furious because the imperial seal was stolen?

He has sent people to look for it, and every night he secretly hides in the bedroom to carve a new imperial seal.

He was so familiar with the Imperial Seal that he could even draw it with his eyes closed.

It was just that the national treasury, private treasury, and even the entire capital city had been robbed, and he had not found the right materials, which had delayed it until now.

Can’t our ancestors understand his difficulties?

There is no such thing as three times the limit. He has tried to light the incense three times but failed, so he cannot do it the fourth time.

If he fails to do it the fourth time, rumors will spread that he is extremely unfilial.

Then everyone would have a reason to attack him, which is absolutely unacceptable.

"Your Majesty, I just calculated that our ancestors have changed their schedule, so today's ancestor worship should be cancelled..."

Ma Ximing shouted loudly, risking his head.

He would be in danger of getting hurt whether he stuck his head out or not, so he might as well give it a try.

Emperor Wu of Liang was now in a difficult situation and would never dare to light incense for the fourth time.

He had to find a way for Emperor Wu of Liang to save face.

This can be considered as a way for him to survive. It depends on whether he can convince Emperor Wu of Liang later.