《明史·志·卷三十一》
使者跟随彩舆进入大明门左门，到奉天门外，将表、节交给司礼监，回复命令。
使者随彩舆入大明门左门，至奉天门外，以表节授司礼监，复命。
The messengers followed the ornate carriage into the left gate of the Great Bright Gate, proceeded to the gate of the奉天 Gate, and submitted the document and tablet to the Department in Charge of Rituals and received the royal decree in reply.