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 winds outside were blocked by the walls of Yong'an Palace, and Xie Ning's mind was completely occupied by her child. She found everything about him fascinating, even when he slept, she couldn't help but watch him for a while without blinking her eyes.


Madam Lin brought in some soup and laughed when she saw Xie Ning's expression, "Being a mother for the first time, you are so infatuated with your child. When you have three or five more in the future, you won't find it so special anymore."


Three or five more? Xie Ning was taken aback by this statement. It was already difficult enough to give birth to one child, how could she possibly give birth to three or five? Besides, can anyone guarantee that they can have as many children as they want? One person cannot give birth to so many children.


Xie Ning shook her head, "I only need him."


Madam Lin was shocked by this statement, "Nonsense, what do you mean by only one?"


Falling Ill