[{"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-1068":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},411203,676,"Chapter 1068: Ready for Battle","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-1068",1068,"\u003Cp>He furrowed his brow, thinking, \"How can you just let your daughter eat like this without doing anything!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing nonchalantly replied,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yue Er is almost three years old; she needs to learn independence!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She should at least learn to use chopsticks!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao’s face darkened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking, \"My little girl is surrounded by so many servants all the time. Forget three years old, even at thirty...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uh... thirty seems a bit exaggerated!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao imagined a thirty-year-old woman who still can’t eat by herself and needs to be fed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That would be quite embarrassing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alright, he had to admit Qingqing made a valid point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let her learn then!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But seeing Yue Er eat like this, it sure is heart-wrenching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao’s expression remained gloomy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing pretended not to notice and cheerfully added more chopsticks to the Emperor’s dish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty, try this. Today’s pounded lotus root is especially good!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The stuffing inside is shrimp, very fresh and crisp!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was actually so happy, making him seem petty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao lightly pursed his thin lips, picked up his chopsticks, and ate quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing was inexplicably in a good mood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Haha, finally a small triumph.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After lunch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two lay down on the bed for an afternoon nap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing was very pleased, but Zhao Junyao wore a worried look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty, what’s wrong?\" She wondered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don’t need to worry about Yue Er; I know the limits!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Or, shall I just follow your wishes and stop teaching her?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Zhao Junyao’s expression, she felt a bit apprehensive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’ll follow your plan!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing: \"...\" Then why isn’t he happy?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty, is it because of the selection of fine ladies?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be honest, she was also curious why he would select such women!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each looks ambitious, not easy to handle!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao hugged her and smiled lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They all have their uses!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And when it comes to dealing with them, don’t hesitate!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing: \"...\" Of course!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though those women are trouble, the Emperor’s tactics seem formidable!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps it relates to court intrigue?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s not something she can control!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing just laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I won’t worry. I’ll leave their ranks to you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s talk later. Get some sleep!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finished speaking, he closed his eyes wearily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tired!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiangnan suffered from floods, and bandits from the northwest started moving, impacting many civilians.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yesterday, an urgent report from the northwest was delivered directly to Zhaochen Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He and several military officials discussed strategies through the night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s a lot to handle in the coming half-month.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t care less about the harem for now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leave them be; he’ll attend to them when he has time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing couldn’t say much more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She obediently closed her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, she felt a bit guilty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Did she wrongly blame him?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’As an emperor, Zhao Junyao has seen all the beauties the world has to offer!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’From plump to slim, what kind of woman hasn’t he seen or been with?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Could he really neglect her for these women?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Moreover, if he’d truly changed his heart, why bother choosing these women? Why not pick better ones?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Didn’t he select any good girls because he was afraid of disappointing them?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking about this, Xia Ruqing sincerely respected and admired him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Truly, he’s a well-deserved favored child of the heavens!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at his exhausted sleeping face, she felt a piercing pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He considers her so much, yet she still doesn’t understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But instead of being angry, he is so tolerant!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing’s eyes became slightly red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gently reached out and touched his resolute face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her fingertips slowly traced the contours of his profile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a heartfelt sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’If only you weren’t the Emperor, what a blessing it would be!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Life can never be perfect, can it?)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the month drew to a close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The weather was neither cold nor hot; the sky clear and bright; the air filled with the scent of osmanthus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Imperial Garden was bustling with large blooming chrysanthemums.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bright as Yunjin, fragrance stretching far.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Attracting several beautifully dressed palace ladies to come for enjoyment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within the flourishing flowerbed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two gorgeously dressed, young girls with flowing hairstyles chased each other with pink fans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Second sister, wait for me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Third sister, hurry up; the butterfly will run away!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In front of them, a large blue butterfly with white flowers really perched on a pinkish-purple chrysanthemum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sunshine spread a layer of golden dust over the garden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The butterfly bathed in sunlight, elegantly flapping its wings, like a heavenly fairy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two girls held their breath, gradually approached with fans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, they lunged forward, the butterfly fluttered away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two girls collided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each let out an \"ouch,\" holding their heads with wrinkled brows, faces full of frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surrounding palace attendants rushed over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Princess, are you alright?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is the princess okay!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After rubbing their heads, once the pain eased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They brushed off the palace maids and eunuchs, went off to play again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the nearby Qifang Pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Consort Zheng and Consort Yun gathered to drink tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Consort Zheng laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Third Princess raised by sister is becoming more clever and lovely!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No wonder last month, the Emperor visited sister a few times!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Consort Yun lightly fanned and laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s a few visits! He just ate and left!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Consort Zheng hurriedly laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn’t that enough? Last month I saw the Emperor just once, didn’t even eat!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister, you should be grateful!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Emperor and Empress have deep affection, witnessed by both court and harem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s no competing with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Living honestly ensures good days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Consort Yun also smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am definitely grateful!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After enduring for so many years, unexpectedly regaining the consort rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the rank of concubine is also the principal of a palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the consort rank and concubine rank are entirely different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the provisions are doubled!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holding a principal rank now, having half a daughter under her, what else could she be unsatisfied with?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Consort Zheng gently smiled and took a sip of tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After admiring the scenery for a while, they chatted idly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Somehow they discussed this year’s fine ladies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Consort Zheng said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This year’s six are really something!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They seem... not easy to deal with!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Consort Yun laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Easy or not, it’s none of our business!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did they expect to become a Noble Consort after entering the palace?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Consort Hui and Consort Cheng, who have always been esteemed by the Emperor, are just consorts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What about those young new girls entering the palace!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Consort Zheng happily took another sip of tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They’d best behave themselves.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anything regarding finding trouble, best not fall into our hands!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Consort Yun laughed brightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What if they do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m itching for some trouble handling!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, they exchanged smiles and continued enjoying the flowers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, it’s not just them being cautious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Consort Hui and Consort Cheng are prepared for anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the deep palace, rising securely to the consort ranking, none are fools.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not causing trouble, and definitely not fearing any!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking about it...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps Xia Ruqing doesn’t need to worry after all, those below her can handle it!\u003C\u002Fp>",1205,"2026-05-30T07:41:33.116Z","2026-06-01T04:30:40.316Z",1,"novelbin.me","4cc144957fe7e9ca0b7b2e467aaf061a1144e1aed70c7efec2fea07fe1677136","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-1069","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-1067",1204,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fa-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-cover.jpg"]