[{"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-1176":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},411349,676,"Chapter 1176 - 1076: How Could We Possibly Break Up Now?","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-1176",1176,"\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao wasn’t someone who liked extravagance or luxury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His only requirement for the place he stayed was cleanliness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how simple, nothing that others had used was allowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So the Imperial Censors came early to arrange everything, replacing all the items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now looking at this neat and tidy room, he was very satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that Qingqing liked it too, he proudly said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn’t my taste great?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing took a look around and nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not bad!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When I get old and don’t want to stay in the palace, I’ll come to Jiangnan and open an inn!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll be the Madam Boss then!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao was used to her wild ideas and chuckled along with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then wouldn’t I be the boss?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing’s eyes twinkled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s marvelous, if you become the boss, I won’t even need to spend silver and can be the Madam Boss directly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao: \"...\" It’s always about silver.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This woman was really scared of being poor as a child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So many years have passed, and she hasn’t moved past it a bit!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, childhood experiences stay with you for a lifetime.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled indulgently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright! I’ll provide the silver, and you can just be the Madam Boss at that time!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing giggled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re the best!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By then, I’ll spend a fortune to invite the most famous chefs from all over!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Switching among the Eight Major Cuisines, never repeating in ten days or half a month!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn’t help but laugh out loud at her own words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being the Empress is really wonderful, hahaha...who would dare not to come?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao was amused by her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you always thinking about food! Even the Eight Major Cuisines!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No wonder you’ve been complaining about boredom lately, turns out you’re tired of the palace food!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing’s eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You always understand me the best!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Those two Kitchen Maids are good, but...I just don’t have much interest!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How about...you get me a few more Kitchen Maids?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying that, she hugged his arm and coquettishly pleaded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao couldn’t help but laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re a mother of four, and yet you’re still acting cute!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing vigorously shook her head in denial!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No! You’re talking nonsense! I’m clearly still in my prime, where did the four kids come from?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao was helpless, her shamelessness was unbeatable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gave in, gave in!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s nothing much, I wouldn’t deprive you of your food!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm? A young girl in her prime?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing giggled and kissed him on the cheek.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s more like it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I always knew you were the best!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao looked content as he held her, eyes half-closed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just about to indulge in something indescribable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When suddenly Xia Ruqing’s stomach let out a loud growl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His actions promptly halted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowing how important meals were to Qingqing, Zhao Junyao didn’t dare waste a moment and stood up reluctantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you want to eat? Let Li Shengan deliver the message!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing felt a bit shy and embarrassed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Husband, it’s getting late, and it should be cooler outside now, I want to go for a stroll!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve tried dishes from various cuisines, nothing new to explore!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to eat some street food...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao glanced at the sky, then at the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He consoled himself vigorously: It’s okay! It’s okay!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who could blame her, she’s been through so much hardship without a mother to guide her when she was young!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which well-mannered lady would crave such things?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if they did, they definitely wouldn’t show it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they couldn’t resist cravings, they’d send a Servant boy to buy them secretly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they could resist, they’d just suppress it, sticking to bland soup to maintain their figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Definitely, no one like her would rush out to eat, let alone show it in front of their husband.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They’d all be pretentiously demure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao took a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What I love is precisely this uncensored sincerity, isn’t it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Having seen enough of false modesty, genuine authenticity is truly precious!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After thinking it through, he finally agreed reluctantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll accompany you, there’s nothing important anyway, is there?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing instantly blossomed with joy!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then let’s go, I’ll grab a veil!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s better to wear a veil when going out at night!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao stood by waiting for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zi Yue came in with her veiled hat, helping her put it on carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All set, the four of them, master and servants, headed out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The night scene of Jinling City was beautiful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao and Xia Ruqing walked side by side along the Qinhuai River.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lights on both banks gathered, casting blurry reflections, tea houses, taverns, shops, stalls, people coming and going, so lively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few pleasure boats were moored here and there on the river, with faint glimpses of pink curtains, silken screens, and bewitching voices coming from within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the cool summer breeze of the night, faint sounds of bamboo flute music wafted over, adding a touch of charm to the already chirping and bustling riverside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Appreciating this night view that was so different from the Capital City, Xia Ruqing couldn’t help but marvel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s indeed much more beautiful here than the Capital City!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Capital City seemed like a dignified lady, beautiful yet too restrained, lacking a bit of charm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiangnan, on the other hand, was like a lovely young woman, alluring and full of charm, captivating with her charisma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Husband, look at that pleasure boat in the middle of the river, it’s so big!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah! This place smells so fragrant, what kind of flowers are blooming?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How would Zhao Junyao know?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’s neither been to a pleasure boat nor had time to admire flowers, what could he say?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he remained silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Zhao Junyao not responding, with an expression of composed calmness, not knowing what he was thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing didn’t mind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She continued to follow him half a step behind, chattering about bits and pieces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing was dazzled, her heart blossoming with joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at his still elegant and steady back, her heart was filled with sweetness, as if finding the feeling of first love.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She felt lucky not to have brought the children along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as there were children around, she would be preoccupied with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now it was just the two of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could finally play freely!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After walking along the riverbank for a while, they finally arrived at a street full of snacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the bustling street, she sighed with emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So places like this existed since ancient times!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed a tradition!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a north-south street, narrow and unassuming in appearance, but inside flames flickered constantly, and people were bustling, full of the homely smoke and fire of ordinary people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing excitedly rushed in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao...not acclimated, sneezed several times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What kind of...place is this!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Shengan quickly handed over a plain kerchief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My lord!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hesitated and didn’t dare speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao took the kerchief and bravely walked in!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few steps, he saw Xia Ruqing waving at him in front of a stall with Zi Yue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My lord!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Over here! I’m here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao’s forehead was lined with black lines!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is she really his Empress? She’s clearly a country girl!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But...so what?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s been so many years, could he just leave her now? Might as well make do and keep going!\u003C\u002Fp>",1239,"2026-05-30T07:41:36.139Z","2026-06-01T04:30:40.316Z",1,"novelbin.me","8f2a95a1a2b368be9b00d600dedf3e30b0aa5032b514d7800c60c7cf4e1e34b0","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-1039","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-1175",1204,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fa-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-cover.jpg"]