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

Chief Palace Attendant Fang spoke of these past events as if they were precious treasures. Qinghe and the others didn't find it strange at all. Chief Palace Attendant Fang was indeed a capable person.


However, why would such a person quietly spend her days at the Needlework Bureau? Wasn't that a strange thing?


Of course, there were many people who didn't seek fame and fortune, and just wanted to live in peace. There were many such people in the palace as well. But if Chief Palace Attendant Fang wanted to live in peace, why did she come to serve as the palace maid for Xie Ning?


Xie Ning listened attentively. She had met one of the two princesses before, and it seemed that Princess Mingwei was not a difficult person to get along with.


Pleasant Surprise