[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace":3,"chapter-a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-1002":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","A Foodie Transmigrated into the Palace",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":14,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},411287,676,"Chapter 1002: Lantern Festival","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-1002",1002,"\u003Cp>After all, the children are still young. Being treated like this by their parents, do they really not feel disappointed?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was a bit uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Specifically asked someone to check on their meals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Confirmed they all went to eat and ate quite a lot, only then did she feel relieved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao seemed somewhat indifferent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qingqing, you can’t spoil the Princes like this!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If they’re really so petty, then what would become of them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing didn’t say anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stern father, kind mother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their father is already so strict; she must send some warmth over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, her children would be too miserable!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After breakfast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao played with Yue Er for quite a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Teaching her to call father, call mother, teaching her to ride a big horse, and so on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was not until almost noon, when Yue Er got sleepy, that he called someone to take her down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because breakfast was eaten late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By lunchtime, neither of them was hungry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing thought about what to eat to stave off hunger until a normal dinner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll have a bowl of beef noodles, the usual kind, with extra green onions and vinegar.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao didn’t know what he wanted to eat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing helped by ordering a few refreshing side dishes, a bowl of rice, and a thick fish soup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lunch was simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they still ate with gusto.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After lunch, with nothing else planned for the afternoon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing snuggled in Zhao Junyao’s embrace, happily preparing for a nap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before sleeping, she turned over and sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Emperor, Yue Er is already more than one year old, but my handwriting hasn’t improved at all!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Am I getting old?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao toyed with her hair, eyes half-closed, mumbling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How can you call yourself old at such a young age?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m asking you, have you practiced diligently, or are you fishing for three days and drying nets for two?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing remained silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking inside, is he a worm in her stomach?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But speaking of this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue Er is already this big, if she doesn’t improve herself, she might end up being surpassed by her daughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That would be embarrassing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking about it, she decided to work hard after the new year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She must educate her only daughter well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao commented again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Actually, you don’t necessarily need to teach much!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yue Er’s straightforward nature might mean she doesn’t like these things at all!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, during the grab activity, Yue Er chose a dagger and a whip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If someday the daughter doesn’t like writing or studying, he will definitely not force her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s his daughter, she should learn what she likes!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh? I hadn’t thought of that!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If that’s true, wouldn’t my efforts be wasted?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao gave her a look that said ’isn’t that right.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a while, Xia Ruqing shook her head vigorously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, no! Whether Yue Er likes it or not, I still have to improve!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the Empress, she cannot remain as lazy as before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If word got out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Empress was born into a humble background, ignorant and talentless, that would truly be disgraceful!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao thought for a moment, then nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s good if you’re happy!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But don’t exhaust yourself, just choose what you like to learn!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the children are older, she’ll have more free time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reading, writing, and expanding knowledge would be great.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Better than those women in the harem who only know how to scheme.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing rolled her eyes at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Learning can really be selective?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I like reading storybooks, should I study that then?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao raised his eyebrows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure, as long as you like it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing sighed in resignation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao reached out to tousle her hair again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, sleep now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing felt sleepy from his gentle caress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Resting her head on his arm, she closed her eyes and fell asleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the third day to the tenth day of the lunar calendar, the palace was quite leisurely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the tenth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Preparations for the Lantern Festival began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, this task was managed by Consort Hui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing merely nodded and used her seal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Overall, it’s not too busy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the Lantern Festival approached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The palace gradually became lively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the Imperial Garden to various palaces and courtyards, lanterns of all kinds were hung everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At night, when the lanterns were lit, the palace seemed transformed to another world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Majestic with a touch of wonder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue Er saw everything for the first time (last year she was just one month old, undoubtedly she doesn’t remember!).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The little girl was excited all day long, not even taking her midday nap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holding the lantern, she refused to let go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing was amused and tried to persuade her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dear Yue Er, how about mommy makes you a better one?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue Er tilted her head, thought it was good, and released the lantern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Softly she said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Want!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, alright, mommy will make a better one for you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Getting up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She instructed Xiao Xizi to go to the Ministry of Internal Affairs to get a lot of bright paper, intending to make lanterns with the children.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, idle hands are the devil’s workshop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Xizi went to the Ministry of Internal Affairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he mentioned the Empress wanted to make lanterns with the Princess herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ministry efficiently prepared all materials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They even found a skilled aunty to assist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing was delighted, her last bit of worry disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Even if I don’t do well, there are still others!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being the Empress is certainly much better than being a Consort!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No doubt, no one in the harem would be disloyal!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All palace attendants would rush to serve and prioritize you, no second words allowed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is unprecedented.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The skilled aunty worked her magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon arrival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In less than half a tea session, a delicate red lantern was done.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Papered over crafted bamboo bones, with a candle inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Struck a match, the lantern immediately had a soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue Er held it and joyfully danced around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lantern!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mommy! Lantern!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her speech was more distinct, but she still spoke word by word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she wasn’t in a hurry either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She’ll teach patiently, after all, she has plenty of time to spend with her daughter, not fearing she won’t learn!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing smiled warmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Great!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yue Er is truly amazing and obedient!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue Er giggled, also pointed at the biggest bamboo bones beside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Want!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Want!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You want the big one?\" Xia Ruqing asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue Er quickly nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Big!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Big!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The aunty understood too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quickly and skillfully, she made the largest lantern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To please the Little Princess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She used all her skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Creating a simply elegant rotating lantern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bright paper was readily available, only needed scissors to cut into various shapes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Busy with head down, Yue Er watched, squatting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In less than two moments, a large and beautiful rotating lantern was ready.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue Er witnessed the entire process.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The little girl held the large lantern in her hand, still dazed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mommy!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lantern!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So beautiful!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yue Er too beautiful!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing praised adoringly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue Er giggled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wobbly, holding the lantern, she ran to the side hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guo Guo!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lantern!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1204,"2026-05-30T07:41:33.085Z","2026-06-01T04:30:40.316Z",1,"novelbin.me","57684f84df0280392b9d2f6b8e8bce7e84c5dd4b3a0233f7ef3254982c324e8d","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-1003","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-1001","https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fa-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-cover.jpg"]