[{"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-1047":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},411368,676,"Chapter 1047: Raising the Princesses","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-1047",1047,"\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing’s palanquin left the Rewarding Spring Pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The quietness followed her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked up at the bright sunlight and...the gentle spring light caressing her face, and smiled contentedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a feeling of satisfaction without lifting a finger is truly wonderful!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially when the Emperor handed down that slap, it was immensely gratifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not just for Yellow Bean, but also for the Third Princess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if it was a stranger, she couldn’t bring herself to lay a hand on a seven or eight-year-old girl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could a daughter raised by her side not be dear?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was a dog bite, after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beyond health reasons, scars in ancient times were tied to a woman’s virtue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A girl bearing scars before marriage was a matter nearly as grave as losing her chastity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The likes of Shih Wanxin certainly deserved divine retribution!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, no matter how you spin it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She got what she deserved, not an ounce of sympathy is warranted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing evil brought to justice is very satisfying!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing, sitting in the palanquin, delightedly admired the springtime scenery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Madam, are we heading back to the palace?\" Zi Yue asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing considered for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s not go back just yet, it’s rare to come out, let’s have a good stroll!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s take the road along Taiye Pool and enjoy the shimmering lake with lush willows!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zi Su cheerfully responded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as they were about to set off, they heard someone greeting them from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Greetings, Empress!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing turned towards the voice and saw that it was Consort Yun and Consort Zheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, it’s you two!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stand up!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two thanked her with smiles and stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing assumed they had met by chance and intended to move on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they followed along, looking like they had something to say but hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was a bit perplexed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that they had some issue?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking around, Xia Ruqing ordered them to stop at a pavilion by Taiye Pool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After sitting down, she got straight to the point and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You follow me, is there something you need?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Consort Yun and Consort Zheng exchanged glances, then both knelt down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Empress!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To be honest, we have a request and hope you can grant it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing suddenly became interested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Consort Yun, unable to hold back, spoke directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Empress, we wish to adopt the Third Princess!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing was a bit shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, she is of the Shih Family’s blood, and the Empress Dowager is still around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s no telling what issues might arise in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, the Third Princess is not favored; she wouldn’t bring them much of the Emperor’s attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whichever way you look at it, it seems unwise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The harem usually tries to avoid trouble, who would take it on themselves?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Consort Yun did not beat around the bush and got straight to the point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To be honest, Empress!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My maiden family previously depended on the Shih Family!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although we were restrained, we were protected as well!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now the Shih Family is practically gone, and the Third Princess has fallen to such a state!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I consider this repaying their kindness!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Consort Zheng smiled as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides, we have the time!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Taking care of the princess to alleviate your worries is naturally our duty!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inwardly, Xia Ruqing marveled:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>See, being the Empress comes with so many perks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter if they liked or disliked you before, they all come with their most sincere attitudes to curry favor!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking this way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the hard work over the years seems worth it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She then smiled and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s good that you have this intention!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But this matter concerns lineage!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I still need to discuss it with His Majesty! You may rise!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Consort Yun and Consort Zheng looked delighted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Empress!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seems like this matter is likely settled!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the Empress agrees, how could the Emperor disagree?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing their happy expressions, Xia Ruqing also smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She invited them to enjoy a cup of tea, exchanged a few casual words, and then they went their separate ways.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back at Duanning Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After an afternoon nap, when Zhao Junyao came for dinner in the evening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing casually brought up this matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao furrowed his brows and pondered for a long time before nodding thoughtfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The idea is not bad, Yijing is getting older, and someone needs to take care of her!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although Consort Yun isn’t too clever, she has become honest after suffering a few setbacks!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Consort Zheng is somewhat average, a bit conceited, but fundamentally decent!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In any case, they are indeed qualified choices!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only just qualified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When it comes to teaching daughters, besides Qingqing, Consort Hui undoubtedly ranks first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Consort Cheng can’t compare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as Consort Hui already has a daughter and manages the harem’s affairs, there’s no need to trouble her further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao thought for a moment and added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In that case, let the Eldest Princess move over as well!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yiming is already fourteen and needs guidance! Consort Hui can’t manage everything!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Both princesses, they can take care of one each!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing’s eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s a good idea!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty, you truly are a good father!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao, feeling a bit exhausted, slumped on the couch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not really!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of his youngest daughter’s tearful eyes still pained him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue Er cried so heartbreakingly for the first time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alas!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s nothing more to be done now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing snuggled next to Zhao Junyao, seeing his melancholy expression, she couldn’t help but tease him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty, just imagine, in different clothes you’d look like a romantic scholar!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao gave her a mischievous glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I were a romantic scholar, you’d be the prime minister’s beautiful daughter!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tragic love between a poor scholar and a minister’s daughter—countless dramas have played it to overuse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing gamely went along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Imitating the opera scenes of Cui Yingying and Zhang Sheng, she dramatically ’cried’ with a flourish of her sleeve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dear lord, for my sake, you must become a top scholar!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you return in glory, my father surely will agree to our marriage!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having said that, she pretended to weep behind her hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao instantly took up the role.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My lady, rest assured, though parted by time and place, you must wait for me to return in triumph!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When the time comes, I will marry you with full ceremonies!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing giggled gleefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In grand style!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao also pulled her to the bed, tumbling together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qingqing, now you are my wife, and I haven’t made you shine yet!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shall we... enjoy a bridal night once more?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing hurriedly dodged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, no, no, Your Majesty, I am already plenty delighted!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two teased and played.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a while, both tired out, they washed up and went to sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Shih had already moved to Ningshou Palace to reside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Third Princess was also taken in by Consort Yun and Consort Zheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Emperor’s edict ordered them to raise even the Eldest Princess together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though a bit reluctant, they couldn’t defy the decree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, the Eldest Princess and Third Princess settled into their residence on the same day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Consort Yun and Consort Zheng were quite pleased, as it indeed counted as a joyous occasion.\u003C\u002Fp>",1227,"2026-05-30T07:41:33.085Z","2026-06-01T04:30:40.316Z",1,"novelbin.me","c11816688b022e31d155acd07f6e9b4b49836d6429ee45a35136592d494dcc1f","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-1187","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-1186",1204,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fa-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-cover.jpg"]