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 Lin and Xie Ning were both elated, but Xie Ning's joy was particularly pure. Just the thought of her youngest uncle coming to the capital with a letter in hand that he had personally delivered made Xie Ning unable to contain her happiness, and she was beaming with joy.


Madam Lin, on the other hand, had mixed feelings. While she was happy, she also complained, "Other people at his age have already had several children, but he still acts like a kid. When he's happy, he brings back a pile of things, even for the old servants who sweep the floors. But when he's not happy, he wanders around and doesn't send a letter home for months, and we worry about him so much."


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