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 couple standing together truly embodied the saying, "How can a beautiful flower grow in cow dung?"


However, no one was foolish enough to say such things in front of Princess Mingshou. Not only were they mismatched in appearance, but their attitudes were also vastly different. They were the complete opposite type of people. Anyone with eyes could see the gaudy extravagance of Princess Mingshou's attire, while Zhang Fuma wore a coarse linen robe without a hint of luxuriousness. No matter how you looked at them, they didn't seem like a couple that could live harmoniously together.


Princess Mingshou's words were particularly uncivil, with a tone of commanding authority, as if ordering a servant.


Xie Ning couldn't bear to watch these two anymore. The awkwardness that she shared with them was palpable, making even the bystanders feel uncomfortable for Zhang Fuma.


Tearing the Painting