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

As long as Xie Ning didn't have any important matters to attend to outside, she would dress casually. She didn't change her clothes when Princess Mingwei came in. Today, she was wearing a light autumn fragrance-colored soft silk dress. The dress was neither new nor old, with small jade beads pinned at the collar, giving it a simple and elegant appearance.


If it were any other guest, they might feel disrespected by the host's casual attire. But Princess Mingwei was secretly pleased. Xie Ning treating her so casually was evidence of their close friendship. After all, wasn't Princess Mingwei's purpose in coming here every day to become closer to Xie Ning?


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