[{"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-1062":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},411197,676,"Chapter 1062: Yue Er Learns to Read","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-1062",1062,"\u003Cp>This selection of Fine Ladies has a total of two thousand participants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After going through a series of initial selections based on family background, appearance, and health checks,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>there are about six hundred left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These Fine Ladies, having passed the initial selection, are arranged by the Ministry of Internal Affairs to enter the palace and learn palace etiquette and protocol.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The previously desolate Chuxiu Palace is now fully occupied with people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rooms, originally housing two people each, have been converted to accommodate four due to a lack of space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The number of Nursing Sisters and Managing Eunuchs has increased from four to eight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is to prevent any trouble that may arise from the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the next month, the Fine Ladies are busy learning palace etiquette and rules.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Xia Ruqing, Consort Hui, and others can take a moment to breathe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Jingfeng and his group, bearing the expectations of the Emperor of Great Chu,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>officially set off from the Capital City, embarking on a long journey to Portland Country.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before their departure, Zhao Junyao personally hosted a banquet at Taihe Hall to see them off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gave the direct command:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On this journey, at all costs, find a way to acquire the method; if that’s not possible, bring back a few craftsmen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In short, the Great Chu Dynasty wants not only the fish but also the means to fish, for a long-lasting solution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The envoys responded solemnly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We shall not disgrace the mission and will do our utmost to relieve the Emperor’s worries and solve problems!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao nodded with satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He generously bestowed titles on each of them and rewarded them with sufficient gold and silver for travel expenses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, he instructed,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Once you step outside the country, you represent the image of the Great Chu Dynasty!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do not cut costs on my behalf!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Be lavish where necessary, do not lose your grandeur!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes! I shall dutifully follow the sacred decree,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the Ministers cautiously replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao nodded with satisfaction, waving them off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have to set off early tomorrow; I will not delay you any longer!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ministers promptly bowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your subjects take their leave!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying that, they each withdrew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They went home to pack and bid farewell to their families!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao noticed it was already late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking there was nothing else to attend to at Zhaochen Palace, he headed towards Duanning Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Duanning Palace, Xia Ruqing was teaching Yue Er to read and recognize characters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The little girl was now two and a half years old, smart and articulate, with a good memory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing chose to read her the simplest \"Three-Character Classic\" and \"Hundred Family Surnames.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She originally didn’t expect her to take in much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being only two, being able to recite a few lines would be good enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly, Yue Er turned out to be incredibly wise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In less than half a month, she could already recite a segment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When people are born, their nature is inherently good. Though their natures are similar, their habits diverge...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Zhao Junyao arrived, he happened to hear the young girl’s tender recitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His heart filled with joy, and without waiting for the palace attendants to announce his presence, he strode in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The little girl had a keen sense of smell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She caught the unique scent of ambergris on her father.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She immediately threw away the book and dashed out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing her father, she beamed with twinkling eyes and spread her arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father, hold me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao’s heart melted, and he quickly bent down to hold his daughter in his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How did Yue Er know Father had arrived?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue Er nestled in his arms, took a sniff, and then giggled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father smells nice!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao curiously smelled his own clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It doesn’t smell nice! What scent did Yue Er smell?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It just smells nice!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue Er clung to her father’s arm, unwilling to let go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing came out, smiling and saluting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao quickly helped her up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In high spirits, he led the mother and daughter to the inner chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao was somewhat amazed at his daughter’s intelligence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He held the book, looking incredulous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She can recite this segment?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue Er nodded proudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can recite it all!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she slowly tilted her little head, reciting that segment word for word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although her pauses were a bit off, she missed not a single word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing encouraged her with a few words and kissed her on the cheek, smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she called for Yue Er’s favorite little cakes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These were baked by Chef Su using eggs, milk, and flour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For convenience in eating, they were made to be the size of egg yolks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They came in shapes like little rabbits, ducks, and flowers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The taste was similar to modern cake, though not as soft, but Yue Er still adored them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Concerned about her daughter’s teeth, Xia Ruqing set a limit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She promised that for every segment she recited, she could eat five.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time the cakes were brought out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue Er couldn’t wait any longer, grabbing them with her small hands and eating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Slow down!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing said with a mix of laughter and tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No one is going to take them from you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If your father sees this, he’ll think Mother is bullying you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue Er pouted and squirmed in protest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mother!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eating slower is fine, warning about bullying isn’t necessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, alright!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mother spoke wrongly, not bullying you! Hurry and eat!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing patted Yue Er on the shoulder, thinking: This girl will be a little pepper in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once again, she felt sorry for her future Prince Consort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue Er ate three of the five little cakes, and her small belly was full.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glanced at her father beside her, her eyes rolling around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She held up the small cake and approached her father.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father! You eat too!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao was somewhat flattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue Er added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father, I reserved this especially for you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao was touched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Happily, he ate the cake leftover by his daughter in one bite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While continuously praising,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yue Er is so thoughtful!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s really delicious!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue Er danced with joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing felt a bit helpless; although it was her leftovers, she insisted it was specially reserved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what does it matter? Some people just enjoy this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they say, someone is willing to coax, someone is willing to believe, all willing to give and take~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing the cake,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao spent some time reading with his daughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The night deepened, and the little girl grew tired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyelids were drooping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing quickly called for the wetnurse to take her away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She too was a bit tired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two tidied up, washed, and then lay down to rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire scorching June of summer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the Portland delegation left,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the entire Capital City focused its attention on the selection of Fine Ladies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the selection of Fine Ladies is a significant national event.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It concerns the rise and fall of families and the changes in the Capital’s structure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Families with daughters are particularly nervous, and those without must also be vigilant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One never knows which family’s daughter might attract the Emperor’s special attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire clan might prosper overnight, altering the power structure at court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such occurrences have happened throughout history.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So... it must be closely monitored, to be careful is wise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides the ministers of the Capital,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the Empress Dowager Zhen and her daughter-in-law were particularly concerned about the selection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing reviewed the notes sent by the Empress Dowager Zhen, frowning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Selecting concubines for two Princes during the selection process, is that possible?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zi Yue and Xiao Xizi pondered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Madam, it is permitted by the rules!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides the Princes, some of the Main Wives from the Royal Clan also came from the selection!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing nodded thoughtfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright!\" I was unaware.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she unwillingly grumbled to herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s just choosing a Consort, nothing major!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why is there a need to make a scene?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1350,"2026-05-30T07:41:33.116Z","2026-06-01T04:30:40.316Z",1,"novelbin.me","71d3e2188d1f4fbbdf739aead1b87f1c531f36ab798925e7854cf00cacb8af13","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-1063","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-1061",1204,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fa-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-cover.jpg"]