Tomb Robbing: Starting with the Bloodline of the Three-legged Golden Crow.

Summary

In the Tang Dynasty, the use of ceremonial tablets was regulated by rank, with only officials of the fifth rank and above allowed to use ivory tablets. By the Ming Dynasty, this privilege was further restricted, and by the Qing Dynasty, ceremonial tablets were abolished altogether. The practice of carrying multiple tablets became a status symbol among officials, reflecting their importance to the emperor. The narrative also discusses the significance of the emperor's titles and the cultural practices surrounding ancient Chinese etiquette. A legend about a wealthy family seeking nobility through feng shui illustrates the lengths individuals would go to change their fortunes.

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