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

After enjoying a late dinner and tea, Xie Ning was reluctant to leave. However, she knew that the Emperor and her Little Uncle had matters to discuss, and it was not convenient for her to stay. 


Lin Jiyun understood her feelings, as he shared the same sentiment. It had been years since they had last met, and he was concerned with Xie Ning's life within the palace. 


Xie Ning rose from her seat and said, "I should return now. I can't help but worry about the three children." 


The Emperor reassured her, "Don't worry, Jiyun will be staying in the capital for a while. You'll have plenty of days to meet and talk." 


Lin Jiyun quickly added, "In the next few days, I'll surely figure out a way to bring the gift I prepared for you into the palace. There's no need to rush." 


It sounded as if she were solely concerned about the gift! 


Unveiling the Truth