[{"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-1042":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","A Foodie Transmigrated into the Palace",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"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},411357,676,"Chapter 1042: Weakness","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-1042",1042,"\u003Cp>The scene below was indeed much more lively than above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wearing plain clothes, the four of them walked amidst the crowd without attracting much attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When it comes to traveling incognito, it doesn’t mean the Emperor leaves the palace alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There is a substantial number of plainclothes guards from the Imperial Forest Army accompanying on either side, ensuring absolute safety.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Four adults were taking two children.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They strolled casually through the bustling and lively street, their eyes gradually attracted by the myriad new things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, having seen the world, they still managed to remain composed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Chenghui was also fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having lived outside the palace and being a boy, Xia Tingfeng had taken him out before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue Er was different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The little girl was leaving the palace for the first time and encountering these civilian customs for the first time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she looked to the left, the right seemed quite lively too, so she turned her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While looking to the right, a cheer erupted from the left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Zhao Junyao’s arms, she twisted left and right, not knowing what to do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing gently rubbed Yue Er’s head, amusement evident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why do you look like a little rattle drum?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that little head of yours needed anymore?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue Er, too anxious to pay her any mind, looked around eagerly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father! Father, I want to be lifted high!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing was further amused to laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you think it’s still not high enough?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With no choice, Zhao Junyao raised his arms ever so slightly, not daring to lift too high for fear she’d attract too much attention and it wouldn’t be safe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue Er glanced around and still wasn’t satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father, a little higher!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing quickly held her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, it can’t be any higher!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue Er pouted her lips, looking rather discontent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in the next instant, her gaze was drawn to all kinds of lanterns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing and Zhao Junyao, with Yue Er between them, walked in front, while Xia Tingfeng and Ni Manxue fell half a step behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Tingfeng couldn’t afford to be distracted, he kept his full attention on everything around the imperial carriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To ensure that, if there were danger, he could be the first to rush forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ni Manxue, on the other hand, carried Xia Chenghui in her arms, following behind Xia Tingfeng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind her was a wetnurse nanny.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Ni Manxue was worried something might happen, insistently carrying the child herself—ultimately, such is the heart of parents everywhere!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The night market was buzzing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Passing by the circus, Yue Er decided to sit atop Zhao Junyao’s shoulders, watching eagerly as though wishing she could sprout wings and fly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ni Manxue was interested in the lantern riddles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She correctly guessed several in succession, winning not only a few delicate lanterns but also some pastries as prizes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing found little interest in these things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sitting by a stall, she ordered several plump, white tangyuan and held the bowl in her hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Warming her hands whilst eating was undeniably pleasant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of them found joy except Xia Tingfeng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There he stood, alert behind Zhao Junyao, seemingly forgetting even his own wife and child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Observing this, Xia Ruqing walked over to accompany Ni Manxue in browsing the lanterns together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter the situation, it’s essential not to make her sister-in-law feel uncomfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Truthfully, Ni Manxue was already clear-minded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her husband’s primary duty as Commander by the Emperor’s side naturally is to guard the safety of the Emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She and the child were merely women and children, not conspicuous at all, especially given the multitude of Hidden Guards surely surrounding the Emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Safety was certainly assured; she had nothing to worry about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, she herself was born into a military family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though not adept with martial techniques, she still had some skills—protecting oneself isn’t too difficult if there were real danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, she appreciated the Empress’s kind gesture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, her face blossomed into a deeper smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By now, everyone was enjoying themselves and satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Xia Ruqing and Zhao Junyao took Yue Er back to the palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The carriage was loaded with numerous items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were foods and drinks, things to use and play with—all sorts of small trinkets not found in the palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet even so, as they were about to leave, Yue Er was still reluctant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Squeezing into her father’s arms with a grievance on her face, she asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can we leave the palace again someday?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his daughter like this, Zhao Junyao, soft-hearted, of course, couldn’t refuse; he thought for a moment before agreeing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When Yue Er grows a little older, we can.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue Er blinked and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How much older?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father, Yue Er is almost three years old already, isn’t that old enough?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not old enough! You’ll need to be... at least five years old!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He intended to say ten or eight years old, but upon seeing the tear-filled look in his daughter’s eyes, his heart softened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gritting his teeth, he compromised at five years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Xia Ruqing was shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty... Isn’t that too young? Wouldn’t she be vulnerable outside the palace?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao too felt a bit regretful, but once a gentleman gives his word, four horses can’t chase it back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having spoken, how could he retract it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t worry, I’ll have the time to take our daughter out myself!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Xia Ruqing was relieved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the Emperor accompanying her, there was nothing to worry about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Zhao Junyao wasn’t entirely at ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he was an all-powerful ruler, he and Qingqing only had this one daughter. If, heaven forbid...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he pondered over this, Zhao Junyao suddenly froze:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When had he become so fretful and anxious?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasn’t he once fearless and undaunted?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the nation snatched a few small cities at the border, he resolved to annihilate their entire clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The power struggle amidst shifting undercurrents in the court was something he handled with ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet now...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Embracing his daughter, however, he began to fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, Qingqing’s words were quite true.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When someone nurtures a true love, they gain armor and simultaneously acquire a vulnerability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was no longer invincible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had a weakness! An utterly fragile one, which, if lost or hurt, would instantly claim his life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The carriage swayed; Yue Er drifted into sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao, embracing his sleeping daughter, refused to let go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quite envious herself, Xia Ruqing resigned to placing a thick blanket over Yue Er.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao’s expression was changeable and uncertain, lost in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing remained silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaning against the carriage wall she closed her eyes to relax, and before long slumber carried her away as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire day had passed without rest, truly exhausting!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, they returned to the palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Xia Ruqing awoke, she groggily opened her eyes to find herself nestled in Zhao Junyao’s arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she sobered up, she looked left and right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where’s Yue Er?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Asleep; Sister took her away!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s go, then. Your Majesty... Where shall you reside tonight... Ah!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she finished speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She exclaimed in surprise as she twisted her ankle, nearly tumbling out of the carriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucky for her, Zhao Junyao was quick to react, pulling her up and holding her close again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s the rush?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tone was reproachful, yet his gaze was full of affection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing glanced around, noticing palace attendants kneeling in reception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately her face turned red, embarrassed as she pulled away from his embrace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Your Majesty, I’ll walk myself!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With so many people present, she felt somewhat inhibited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Zhao Junyao wouldn’t have it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lifted her up and carried her into Duanning Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surrounding palace attendants lowered their heads even further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’I saw nothing, none of this happened!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That night, naturally, the Emperor stayed at Duanning Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, it was fitting and rightful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fifteenth day of the Lantern Festival is a day meant for the Empress!\u003C\u002Fp>",1333,"2026-05-30T07:41:33.085Z","2026-06-01T04:30:40.316Z",1,"novelbin.me","05cfbb9834cfec298dbe5359060a7be11bc53c13f66e29f6b03f699a04b3b68d","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-1181","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-1180",1204,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fa-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-cover.jpg"]