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 also brought a bowl of porridge and sat beside the Emperor, accompanying him in his meal. Eating alone was the least interesting and least appetizing, but as long as there was company, it felt different. 


She also moved a tender steamed egg closer to the Emperor. 


The Emperor chuckled, "Are you bringing the little one's food to me?" 


Xie Ning gave him a look, "What little one's food? When has a father ever referred to his son that way? When is Your Majesty going to give your son a proper name?" 


"At his first birthday, when he turns one, I'll prepare a proper name for him. I'm considering it; I'll definitely give him a good name." 


Although both were steamed egg custards, the Emperor's and the Second Prince's were quite different. This steamed egg was sprinkled with chopped ham, lotus root, beef, carrots, wood ear mushrooms, and green peas, forming a multicolored flower that trembled delicately. 


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