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

Since the most curious questions couldn't be asked, Xie Ning could only inquire about other matters. As for how their relationship had progressed and broken through, she could find out from Little Uncle later. 


"Miss Fang, how does your family think of my Little Uncle? Do they approve of this marriage proposal?" 


When it came to the marriage proposal, Fang Anyue's voice was softer than before. "Both my parents have passed away, and my elder brother has long been eager to marry me off. He used to complain that I'm in my twenties and still unmarried, fearing that I'll remain an old maiden at home for the rest of my life. Now that I'm getting married, he's overjoyed. He promised to give me all the properties and stores in the capital city and even provide additional things for me." 


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