Book II 201*
The document of investiture regarding his great-grandfather and great-
grandmother read as follows: “Turning a family into a nation actually is due
to the contributions made by my ancestors, which they accumulated over
many generations. Revering the ancestors and respecting the main line of
genealogy, I carry out this ceremony of changing their names into eulo-
gistic titles.
“I respectfully believe that the great-grandfather was loyal and filial, as
well as frugal and industrious. Since he always cared about the people, the
benefits he brought to them were boundless, and the virtue that he handed
down to posterity will be everlasting.
“With deference, I think that the great-grandmother was by nature quiet
and devoted, and chaste and dignified in her conduct. Being always rever-
ential and wary, she became an ideal spouse for a man of virtue, and neither
complaining nor causing trouble, she exemplified the graceful model for all
wives.
“Fortunately, assisted by my ancestors, I was able to establish a shining
foundation for a new dynasty, and I am afraid that it would be too difficult
to pay back all that I am grateful for. Presenting eulogistic titles for them, I
intend to twice make their virtue shine.
“I respectfully decided on the posthumous titles for the great-grandfather
and great-grandmother as King Ik and Consort Chŏng, respectively. I hope
that you will be gracious in heeding our sincerity and granting us abundant
blessings.
The document of investiture regarding his grandfather and grandmother
read as follows: “In paying tribute to the contributions and virtue of the
ancestors, nothing is greater than honoring them in showing filial piety, and
the first step to take is to change their names into eulogistic titles appro-
priate for their royal status. I make so bold as to present you with special
titles in accordance with old precedents.
“I respectfully believe that the grandfather was gentle and polite, and yet
strong and brave. Laying the foundation for a new dynasty, he caused us to
enjoy the happiness today, and bequeathing the vision to posterity, he
opened a chapter of history lasting a thousand years.
“With deference, I think that the grandmother was both diligent and
frugal in carrying herself, and that her virtue was equipped with dignity