[{"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-1051":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},411186,676,"Chapter 1051","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-1051",1051,"\u003Cp>Observing his expression in secret, his eyes are full of stars and high spirits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He doesn’t seem angry at all. Could it be...some good news?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After sitting down, she smiled at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Emperor, why have you come?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao’s chest rose and fell, not from panting but from excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With an excited expression, he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qingqing, the flood in Jiangnan can be managed!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And this time it will be once and for all!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You came all the way here this morning just to say this? Shouldn’t you be discussing this with the ministers!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What is this bastard Zhao Junyao thinking?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man who is about to marry countless concubines is indeed a bastard, making her fume!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao was completely unaware of her astonishment and continued excitedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The overseas Portland Country has a type of gray clay that solidifies upon contact with water, as hard as stone, and can withstand wind and rain for a long time without eroding!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The locals use this clay to build houses that can last for a hundred years without breaking!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If we buy it to reinforce the riverbanks, wouldn’t it be a hundred times harder than mud bricks, and we wouldn’t have to rebuild the embankments every year, wasting resources...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao became more excited as he spoke, his sharp eyes like celestial stars, beaming with brilliance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That ever-cold and indifferent face was now glowing, showing extreme excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing was shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In so many years, she had never seen him so happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even when his cherished daughter Nian Lele was born.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He merely held a grand feast to celebrate, paying slightly more attention than with the other princes and princesses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She even had a slight illusion, wondering if this person in front of her was really him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon closer inspection, it was indeed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She felt somewhat incredulous, and slightly shaken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man before her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uninterested in beauty, uninterested in accomplishments, even putting his own small family in a secondary place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His whole mind and heart filled with the empire, with the common people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Undeniably, he truly is a good Emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, he is also an undeniably worthy husband and father.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To the women of the harem, whether favored or not, he treated all with kindness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To his children, regardless of their birth, he bestowed equal care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although some favoritism cannot be denied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But isn’t this human nature?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With five fingers outstretched, they aren’t of the same length, so why demand absolute fairness from him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In any case, he has done everything idly, done everything well enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, she found herself a bit childish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If those women really came in, what could they do?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like the other women in the harem, they end up living lavish yet isolated lives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He is still hers, at least for now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was determined to strive to ensure he remains hers, for the future, for a lifetime.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing thought about it and then smiled, saying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then congratulations to the Emperor!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though unclear what kind of country Portland is, or how far away it is, or how the Emperor became aware of this substance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at the moment, she doesn’t need to know such details.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All she needed was to congratulate him and believe in him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough, Zhao Junyao happily patted her shoulder and continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This Portland Country is ten thousand miles away from the Great Chu Dynasty, but it’s all land routes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhen plans to send someone to invite some craftsmen back, or buy the formula for this clay!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you think?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing was a little puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Emperor, the harem should not participate in political affairs, this decision should be made by you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strangely, why was he asking her about such a decision? Shouldn’t he be consulting the ministers?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She constantly felt something was off about him today, and her intuition was proven right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment, Zhao Junyao directly said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What if we send Xia Jingfeng?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing suddenly realized that he was waiting for her right here!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was taken aback, hesitantly asking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is he...capable?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Such a long journey, Jingfeng is still a scholar, he shouldn’t be...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao interrupted her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rest assured, he won’t be alone!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There will also be people from Honglu Temple and the Ministry of Works, and Vice Minister of Revenue will go as well!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, Jingfeng was just a small attendant?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they accomplish this, resolve the flood problems in Jiangnan, they will all be credited as heroes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This substantial benefit...could actually fall to Jingfeng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao...is he paving the way for Jingfeng?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing felt somewhat uncomfortable, momentarily unsure of how to respond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She struggled and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Emperor!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know...you mean well for Jingfeng!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But it’s such a long journey, and he lacks experience, maybe...it’s better not to send him!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She finally voiced her concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though she denied a good opportunity for Jingfeng, she felt she wasn’t wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sometimes, forcing things is not a good idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Letting things grow freely would make them more robust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She always hoped her brother could steadily take one firm step at a time...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao held her hand tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rest assured!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhen isn’t promoting based on favoritism!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He has the capability!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, it was also the same for Xia Tingfeng when he was exceptionally promoted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facts proved his judgment was indeed correct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being the Emperor, his eyes for people were exceptionally sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though many were dissatisfied initially, now they aren’t because he truly had the skills!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing could not argue further either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the Emperor decides on, persisting further would be inappropriate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knelt gracefully in salute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Emperor!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao, happily said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xia Jingfeng performed well in the Ministry of Revenue!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Last year’s disaster relief in Jiangnan was thanks to him!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qingqing, he has been trained enough, trained solidly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You must believe in him!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao was very fond of talented people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eager to seek talents who truly have them, regardless of their background.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He will only make use of someone based on their talent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, with the Fifth Prince, Sixth Prince, and Seventh Prince capable, why doesn’t he let his younger brothers go?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough Emperor!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I believe in you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing’s expression was somewhat uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing her thus, Zhao Junyao also relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhen was just afraid you’d worry!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To be honest, I am worried!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao quickly said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do not worry, it’s all land routes, no water routes. Though it will take some time back and forth, it’s safer than the water routes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing nodded, sadly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s all we can think of!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When will they set off?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao hesitated for a moment, then said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next month.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’ll take one year at the longest, and they’ll be back in half a year at the soonest!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing nodded and didn’t question further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the Emperor decides, being matters of the court, she really shouldn’t question further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crying and holding on would also not do any good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, she knew with Jingfeng’s temperament, he would surely be eager to go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is his ambition and enthusiasm; womanly kindness interfering is pointless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let him be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After some idle chit-chat, it was suddenly noon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao was in an extremely good mood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing tentatively asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Emperor, I am still worried...and wish to leave the palace to see him!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao almost instantly agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You and your brother haven’t seen each other in a while, it’s only right to send him off!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing smiled softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Emperor!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1257,"2026-05-30T07:41:33.116Z","2026-06-01T04:30:40.316Z",1,"novelbin.me","3604ad9745faaf3ec8378a1d92d5d20e2d485463726e51b25cb03ede3099efd8","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-1052","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-950",1204,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fa-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-cover.jpg"]