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

Madam Xie hadn't come to her senses since entering the palace gates.


The new clothes she wore had just been made after arriving in the capital. She had brought several old dresses with her, but after seeing how elegant the people in the capital dressed, even her widowed cousin looked more sophisticated than she and her daughter.


How could she enter the palace looking like this?


The three of them had gone all out, buying the finest fabrics, making new clothes, and even designing their own jewellery. Madam Xie had chosen to wear one of the new dresses, which was undeniably more fashionable but a bit too tight around the neck, making it difficult for her to breathe.


Her heart was pounding as they walked deeper into the palace.


Entering the Palace