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 way she interacted with Chief Palace Attendant Fang made Xie Ning feel incredibly comfortable.


Xie Ning was beginning to understand why others said that Chief Palace Attendant Fang had received the support and favour of Empress Dowager He back then. It was said that in the last few years before Empress Dowager He passed away, she would not spend a single moment without Chief Palace Attendant Fang by her side.


Chief Palace Attendant Fang must have possessed a certain skill set.


From deciding what to eat for each meal, what snacks to have, what to do before lunchtime, how to pass the afternoon, how to spend the time during dinner, Chief Palace Attendant Fang had everything perfectly set up for Xie Ning. Within just a few days of living together, even Xie Ning's daily attire and hairstyle were advised by Chief Palace Attendant Fang, and most of her suggestions were adopted.


Combing Hair