[{"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-1172":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},411343,676,"Chapter 1172: Truly Seasoned and Ruthlessly Decisive","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-1172",1172,"\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao gave a mischievous grin and picked her up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have to accompany me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing exclaimed in surprise, her body suddenly feeling light, and in the next instant, she was lifted by him and carried over to the bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao truly deserved to be an emperor for so many years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His wrist was indeed skilled and ruthless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the Great Chu Dynasty successfully developed cement, he sent the king of Portland Country packing with his seven ugly and fat daughters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though it felt somewhat like he was burning bridges after crossing them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But who told them to push him too far? He despised being threatened most of all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most pitiful thing was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The king of Portland Country never knew until the end:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why did the cherished gray mud suddenly become unwanted?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Zhao Junyao wouldn’t tell them the reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, it wouldn’t sound nice to mention such a mercenary act, right?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ahem!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let’s just leave it at that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>April swiftly passed, and May gradually arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ensuing heat blanketed the entire Capital City under the blazing sun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the Portland Country envoy departed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao ordered the Ministry of Works to improve the cement formula, aiming for perfection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon receiving the command, the Ministry of Works immediately embarked on day-and-night research.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Great Chu Dynasty had an abundance of skilled craftsmen, quickly understanding the function of each raw material.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They also knew how to design the mixture ratio to make the cement more solid and durable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao looked at the impressive research results from the Ministry of Works.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately praised them, delighted with joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Reward!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone in the Ministry of Works will be heavily rewarded!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Shengan passed down the orders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, one commendation decree after another was sent from Zhaochen Palace to the Cabinet, and then from the Cabinet to the residences of the various ministers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire Capital City was filled with thunderous applause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The residences of the rewarded officials were dignified and glorious, with unlimited prestige.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even those who weren’t rewarded felt a deep sense of excitement and joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the most ordinary citizens were overjoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, if the floods in Jiangnan were truly managed well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The grain and rice prices would first decrease substantially, directly benefiting the citizens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Secondly, officials would no longer have to worry about their black gauze caps being implicated due to floods and disasters affecting the people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, many officials assigned to Jiangnan had been demoted because of this, some severely affected for life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If such matters no longer happened, wouldn’t career success be within reach?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lastly, and most importantly: the Emperor was delighted!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The emperor, usually as cold and intimidating as an iceberg, had never been so happy in all these years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How rare was this?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Emperor was happy, their lives were a thousand times better!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Officials were all very excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether attending court or leaving, their work was more diligent, making sure not to cause the Emperor any stress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether in the Capital or the court, there was a scene of harmony, vitality, and flourishing prosperity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The harem was the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because recently the Emperor was delighted and bestowed many items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone received their share according to rank, with a variety of items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fabrics, spices, treasures, antiques, gold, and silver all were available.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The consorts who had been ’out of favor’ for so long finally received some attention from the Emperor, naturally excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the saying goes, it’s not poverty that’s feared, but inequality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you have and I don’t, there would definitely be jealousy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when everyone has, it becomes a harmonious family, and for a while the harem was peaceful and joyful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Early this day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao returned from morning court early, after reviewing the memorials, he hummed a little tune and went to Duanning Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Yue Er was playfully acting spoiled towards Xia Ruqing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he entered, he saw the mother and daughter, one with a helpless expression, the other pouting as if her act of spoiling had failed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s going on?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing heard and quickly stood up to greet him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Emperor!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao helped her up, then looked seriously at Yue Er.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you upset your mother again?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue Er pouted and acted spoiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No! I didn’t!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She said, not waiting for Xia Ruqing to speak, she frowned and began to complain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father, Yue Er wants to learn horseback riding, but mother won’t agree!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She spoke confidently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sneaked a glance at her mother and then looked expectantly at her father.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Horseback riding?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao, who usually spoiled his daughter, frowned at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How old are you? What horseback riding?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re so young, probably can’t even climb onto a horse’s back!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t turn around, unable to learn horseback riding, and then fall off!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue Er was very temperamental.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing her father ’undervalue’ her, the little girl instantly teared up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I won’t!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m not that silly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father is underestimating me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She angrily glared at Zhao Junyao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her face flushed with anger, tears swirling in her eyes, but she forced them not to fall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao was heartbroken, secretly praised;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Indeed worthy of being my legitimate princess, so bold at such a young age, truly inherits my traits!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But... too headstrong, can’t spoil her in everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he kept a serious expression, his gaze sternly softening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t make trouble!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He finished then gently coaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Once you’re a bit older, how about letting your big brother teach you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue Er pouted in grievance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother says the same!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But father, look at me, I’m so young?! Who knows when I’ll grow up?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can’t I go to the drill ground before I grow up?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao was very troubled by his daughter’s temper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had to reluctantly comfort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Doesn’t your brother take you to play whenever he has time? Also accompanies you on horseback?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue Er felt even more wronged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother is so busy, where does he have the time!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father, please find a small horse for your daughter!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One with a gentle temperament, let someone help your daughter learn, father...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao looked stern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anything else is fine, but this won’t work!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue Er: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her tears, held back for a while, suddenly gushed out, her large eyes filled with tears, like broken pearls, falling uncontrollably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She extended her little fist and punched her father’s leg, angrily saying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father is bad!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she stomped away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Yue Er’s figure vanished,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing raised an eyebrow and helplessly spread her hands: \"You indulged her like this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying that, she entered the inner chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao wiped his nose, sighed helplessly, and followed her inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing sat on the bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao repeatedly leaned closer, wrapped his arm around her shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qingqing, you’ve worked hard!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing took a sip of tea, her demeanor calm and serene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve gotten used to it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yue Er’s little girl is so stubborn! Once she decides on something, she won’t easily change! I think...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao hurried to stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A horse, no matter how gentle, is still a beast!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If someone gets hurt, that’s a big deal!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1209,"2026-05-30T07:41:36.139Z","2026-06-01T04:30:40.316Z",1,"novelbin.me","52e4443d8dd5049e13bfbff2a9a3525bd4b6b75e3a161658b653f6d8772e30f5","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-1173","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-1036",1204,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fa-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-cover.jpg"]