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

In no time, Bai Hongqi had added tea for three times. The Emperor picked up the cup and put it back down again. "What is it?" 


Bai Hongqi smiled ingratiatingly, "It's not a matter of mine. Yong'an Palace has sent someone twice, wanting to ask when Your Majesty can visit." 


This was an unprecedented situation. Even when Xie Ning was close to giving birth, it wasn't this exaggerated. People were sent all the way to Changning Palace. 


Seeing the Emperor's brow beginning to furrow, Bai Hongqi hurriedly said, "No, it doesn't seem to be urgent. I assume it's something good." 


The Emperor seemed restless. He opened a memorial, but after reading it from beginning to end, he couldn't figure out what it was about. 


Bai Hongqi stifled a smile, whispering, "Your Majesty, how about going there to take a look? It might save the Noble Consort from worrying." 


Longevity Gift