In the first year of entering the palace, she was just a Lady of Talents.
In the fifth year of entering the palace, she became a Handsome Fairness.
In the tenth year of entering the palace, she aspired to become the Empress, since it was the only way she could hold onto everything dear to her, never to be taken away.
 She could protect herself, her children, and most importantly, be with him.
This was a path with no retreat; stepping back would be an irreversible calamity.
The bright yellow silk umbrella advanced, and the Emperor's procession slowly entered the city gate. The yellow silk umbrella, the sun-and-moon fan, the purple banner... At that moment, the sunlight dazzled the eyes. Empress Xie's phoenix carriage moved forward along the imperial road, meeting him halfway.

Empress Xie

As the imperial carriage arrived at Haunting Fragrance Pavilion, the emperor quickly got off before the carriage could even come to a stop, detaining Bai Hongqi who wanted to announce his arrival. Two young eunuchs guarding the gate knelt down as the emperor swept past them like a gust of wind and entered the house.


Li Shuling, who was checking Xie Ning's pulse, had his back facing the entrance and was completely focused. When Qinghe turned to see who had entered, she hurriedly knelt down. It was only then that Li Shuling realized something was amiss. The emperor was already standing behind him.


"Check the pulse first," the emperor ordered.


Pregnant