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

Xie Ning gently pulled on the set of clothes hanging on the rack. The collar was embroidered with blossoming flowers, and the stamens were made of tiny pearls.


It must be said that Princess Mingshou's birthday was really unfortunate, falling on the first day of the month, which is said to make one's life difficult. If she had been born earlier, she would have been born in July, which would have been even worse.


On the day of Princess Mingshou's birthday, the weather was exceptionally hot. There was no breeze early in the morning, and it was fine before the sun came out. But once the sun rose, the heat was overwhelming, making sweat and oil compete to pour out of one's skin.


Xie Ning looked at the purple dress and frowned.


She hadn't eaten any hot food in the morning, but she still felt sweaty and uncomfortable.


"Just wear it like this," Xie Ning sighed.


Scorching Heat