[{"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-1196":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},411381,676,"Chapter 1196: I Would Fall in Love with You Without Hesitation","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-1196",1196,"\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao’s emotions were complicated, previously he thought Qingqing was just making things up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly, the other party really sent someone to assassinate on the first night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that Zhao Junqi was really targeting Qingqing?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more he thought about it, the more restless he became, tossing and turning like a pancake, unable to sleep at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing’s mood wasn’t much better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was originally just random talk, now it seemed she was truly going to be taken as a hostage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh God! Being a hostage is not easy!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the other side uses the country and people as leverage, she couldn’t avoid self-sacrifice even if she didn’t want to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under such circumstances, not being a hero would automatically make one a coward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To save millions from suffering and not do so would be a grave sin, there’s no third path of compromise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing became more and more afraid as she thought about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’What if I get caught? I really don’t want to be a coward!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Alas, it’s better to sacrifice and be a hero, after all, saving millions with one life is quite worth it!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’I never expected that an ordinary woman like me would have a chance to be a hero one day!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’So, ancient and modern heroes have all found it difficult to be heroes!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sighed to herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She began to ponder how to die in a dignified way, and one that wouldn’t be too painful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Slitting wrists, too slow, and that way is not dignified, with blood spurting out, it looks bad!!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Poison, it’s quick but too painful, twisting body and distorted expressions, even more unsightly!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Hanging is relatively dignified, but might not have the chance to do it when the time comes!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Then... fasting? No way, I’m a glutton, definitely don’t want to die of hunger!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’If it comes to it, I’ll bite my tongue to commit suicide! But...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing lightly tested biting the tip of her tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ouch, it hurts!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just a light bite hurts this much, biting the tongue off would be so painful?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Probably those who commit suicide by biting their tongues die of pain!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing pondered for a moment, feeling she really didn’t have that courage, and decisively gave up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, she thought of asking Zi Su if there was any poison that could allow someone to die peacefully in their sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That seemed more suitable for her, after all, she’s a coward!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you thinking about?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao gazed at her intently, his tone somewhat chilly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing was startled by his sudden question, patted her chest, still in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing... nothing at all!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She managed to squeeze out a stiff smile from her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao raised an eyebrow inquisitively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you sure?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Earlier you seemed to grit your teeth, like you made some decision?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What, you don’t want to tell me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This guy is he a monster? How does he know everything?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is there anything in this world that he doesn’t know?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing took a deep breath and said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty, really, it’s nothing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying that, she looked at the time and seeing it was late, persuaded with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s getting late, it’s already midnight!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We should go to bed early!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty, I’m sleepy!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, she appropriately yawned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao thought for a while, feeling perhaps there’s nothing important.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since she didn’t want to say, there was no need to probe further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He nodded immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you’re sleepy, then sleep!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing closed her eyes quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao, with no other choice, also turned around and went to sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the next morning, they woke up later than usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The backyard was already cleaned up thoroughly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides a mess of footprints, nothing was left, even the old hens were perfectly fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing was extremely surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Truly swift!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it weren’t for seeing it with her own eyes last night, who would think there was a bloodbath here? Over twenty people died?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao, standing beside her, gave a faint smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not worth mentioning?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Breakfast was served.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two bowls of millet porridge, a few plates of small greens, and a dish of salted vegetables, along with a few ounces of fried peanuts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a table set with bowls and dishes, the greenery looked quite refreshing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, neither of them had much appetite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After briefly moving the chopsticks, they put them down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After breakfast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao discussed important matters with the Imperial Censor and secret investigators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And indeed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Picking up a basket of rice, scattering it in the coop, and watching the hens cluck and scramble to eat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The process was truly satisfying, reminding her of beautiful childhood memories.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After feeding the chickens, Xia Ruqing strolled with Zi Su around the small courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now and then standing on higher ground to gaze at the sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Occasionally picking a few wild fruits, unsure if they were edible, just playing with them in her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From time to time catching a few butterflies with a handkerchief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire morning, Xia Ruqing played joyfully, laughing non-stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zi Su was quite puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Madam, what’s with you today?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having just gone through those events last night, how could Madam act like nothing happened?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those servants hadn’t even come to terms yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This morning during breakfast, the kitchen maid’s hands were shaking so much she could barely hold anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eunuch Li’s eyes were blackened with blood threads, clearly showing he hadn’t slept all night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Madam... is too strange!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing, however, laughed lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s nothing really; we’ve finally come out, and with such beautiful scenery, it’s a pity not to enjoy it properly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Those unpleasant matters are past, let them be!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"People, after all, should look forward, aren’t we one day less every day?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zi Su was utterly baffled; Madam’s words were odd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was completely out of character for the Madam, back then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wouldn’t dare venture out, preferring to stay indoors for at least two to three days until back to normal!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this time...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, alright!\" Xia Ruqing interrupted her again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t overthink it, the wind is strong here, should we make some paper kites and fly them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s been a while since I’ve played with these?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the palace, I was too lazy to think of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now there’s time and mood, flying kites sounds nice too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zi Su looked utterly amazed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mistress... are you sure you’re okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, I’m perfectly fine, just go quickly!\" Xia Ruqing urged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright then!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zi Su forcibly suppressed her shock and went to find someone to buy things in town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s nothing here; everything needs to be bought in town!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Zi Su left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing’s smile gradually stiffened on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She ran to a high place, climbed onto a big rock, and looked at the distant sea, the near small fishing village, and finally at the exquisite little courtyard beneath her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, her eyes fixated on the study in the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shadows moved inside the study, a few people speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There, was her emperor husband of this life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Accompanying each other for many years, what could be given, he gave it all!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To say she wasn’t moved would be a lie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet such a rather twisted love in ancient times made it impossible for her to call it love.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorry!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I do love you, but I can’t love you!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing shed two lines of clear tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If there’s truly a chance to sacrifice, I won’t hesitate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Consider it my debt to you in this life!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If there’s a chance to meet in the modern world in another life, I would surely fall in love with you without hesitation!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, without hesitation!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just the two of us, without others!\u003C\u002Fp>",1299,"2026-05-30T07:41:36.139Z","2026-06-01T04:30:40.316Z",1,"novelbin.me","98f61ad1ea9a54cb764b1ec1b4525be1f04e570df5f369ca006b2a3cf09194ae","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-1197","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-1195",1204,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fa-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-cover.jpg"]