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

The emperor stayed at Haunting Fragrance Pavilion for the whole day.


Xie Ning didn't have breakfast, and neither did the emperor. After checking her pulse, the emperor asked her what she wanted to eat. This was different from his usual manner, and Xie Ning felt flattered and couldn't even sit still.


This was not only true for the emperor, but also for everyone around Xie Ning.


Is the lady pregnant? That's great news!


But this opportunity also meant risks. This child was not due to be born until the early summer of next year, which left more than half a year of time. During this time, everyone at Haunting Fragrance Pavilion had to be on high alert, taking good care of Xie Ning even when they were sleeping with one eye open.


Even for something as simple as a meal, it was no longer just Xie Ning eating alone since she had a baby in her belly.


"The same as what I eat will be fine," Xie Ning said, then asked the emperor, "What would you like to eat?"


Sunshine