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 soon as Qinghe came out, Hu Rong quickly ran after her and explained in a low voice, "The emperor doesn't allow us to speak..." He wasn't being bold and daring, as he wouldn't dare to do anything suspicious in front of the emperor.


Qinghe turned her head and said, "I'm busy here, I need to wash the tea pot and heat the cups before brewing tea. Don't add chaos by following me. I know it's not your fault. Even if I lend you some courage, you wouldn't dare to do anything wrong in front of the emperor."


Hu Rong pretended to bow and said, "Jiejie, you are wise."


Although there were many people helping out now, Qinghe never let others do her own work, especially when it came to food and drink. She wasn't comfortable leaving such things in the hands of others.


She was meticulous in her work while Xie Ning was open and offered the freshly baked rice cakes to the emperor, asking, "Would Your Majesty want to have a taste?"


Unexpected