[{"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-728":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},410859,676,"Chapter 728: Start Fighting","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-728",728,"\u003Cp>Little Bun was taken aback for a moment but soon understood and nodded vigorously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Mother, Chenchen will remember!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tiny fist was clenched inside his sleeve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm, learn skills!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zi Yue and Xiao Xizi were bustling about in the outer room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long, the evening meal was ready.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing, as usual, brought Little Bun to have dinner together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zi Su and Zi Ning entered the inner room to tidy up the bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Zi Ning noticed some unusual ashes by the edge of the platform bed under the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eh? What’s this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zi Su leaned over to look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is... incense ashes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two exchanged glances, both feeling that something was not right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The window is also open!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although it was the height of summer, and opening windows for ventilation was inevitable, the open window combined with these burned-out incense ashes created an ominous feeling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could it be that someone wants to harm Her Highness?\" Zi Ning asked cautiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zi Su’s expression immediately turned grave, and she nodded thoughtfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It could very well be. We must inform Her Highness about this!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Zi Su went out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zi Ning, unable to stop her, followed suit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing had just finished her meal outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the two of them come out with such somber expressions, as if they had something serious to say, she instructed Sister Huang to take Little Bun away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing went into the inner room and leaned against the bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s the matter? Look at your faces!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zi Su glanced at Zi Ning and recounted the discovery of the incense ashes by the platform bed under the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zi Su added, \"Mistress, this is no trifling matter. We should call the Imperial Physician to have a look!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zi Ning quickly nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing stood up, walked over to the bed to inspect it, and then looked out the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She recalled the dream she had had that day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her face became very solemn. She had not used any incense since becoming pregnant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So where did this incense come from?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it really be him?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing dared not delay any longer and quickly sent someone to summon the Imperial Physician.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sitting down, still in a state of shock, her hands instinctively stroked her belly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hopefully, hopefully, it wasn’t meant to harm her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her mind was in turmoil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She even subconsciously hoped that it was the Sleeping Incense left by Zhao Junqi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least the Sleeping Incense wouldn’t harm her child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were some malicious trick used by the other concubines...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing felt a sudden emptiness inside her, not daring to think further!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Imperial Doctor Zhang arrived very quickly, in less than a quarter of an hour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Consort Xian was the mistress whom the Emperor had repeatedly instructed to be well served before he left. Imperial Doctor Zhang could not afford to be negligent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon his arrival, Xia Ruqing did not ask him to look at the incense ashes but quickly extended her arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quickly, take my pulse!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Imperial Doctor Zhang did not hesitate and stepped forward immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Your Highness!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After preparing the medicinal pillow and silk handkerchief, Imperial Doctor Zhang closed his eyes and began to take her pulse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing’s heart was frantic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her other hand continuously rubbed her belly as she kept praying inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It must be Sleeping Incense! It has to be Sleeping Incense!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt like a long time before Imperial Doctor Zhang switched to her other hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing was still panicky, her heart pounding furiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Imperial Doctor Zhang frowned and withdrew his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Highness, have you encountered something troubling?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The fetus’s pulse is normal, but it seems you have been frightened!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah... ah?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Frightened?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing looked incredulous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing that the child was normal, Xia Ruqing’s mind was engulfed with joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was so overwhelmed with joy that she almost cried, her words becoming incoherent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It took a while for her emotions to gradually stabilize.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Imperial Physician, could you take a look at this incense?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing had Zi Su bring out the incense ashes collected from under the window earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Imperial Doctor Zhang did not ask many questions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pinched a bit with his fingers, smelled it, and tasted just a tiny bit before he spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is Sleeping Incense. Your Highness, are you having trouble sleeping? Do you need to use this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although it wouldn’t significantly affect the child, Imperial Doctor Zhang was still somewhat puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Highness, your sleep has always been fine. Pregnant women are prone to sleepiness, so how could you possibly suffer from insomnia?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough, Xia Ruqing quickly smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, it wasn’t for me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did Imperial Doctor Zhang feel relieved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If it wasn’t for your use, that’s fine. There’s nothing wrong with your body, so no need to be anxious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s almost time for the birth as well. If Your Highness can move around, you should walk more.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two babies are even more difficult than one; they’re not easy to deliver!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing quickly nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the pulse check was completed, Xia Ruqing ordered the room to be thoroughly cleaned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had the bedsheets and quilt changed, and only then did she dare to lie down to sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lying in bed, Xia Ruqing was in a complex frame of mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had thought she had merely dreamed that day. To her surprise, however, she discovered the Sleeping Incense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which meant Zhao Junqi had truly come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing wiped her cheek with disgust, suddenly remembering something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That beast said he was leaving?! Well, he’d better never come back!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s truly sad that the Royal Family harbors such scum!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After seething with anger, she began to miss Zhao Junyao. The more she thought of him, the more tears welled up in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao, you bastard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When will you come back? I really want to have a good cry!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps it was the heightened emotions of a pregnant woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing, caught up in her thoughts, actually cried secretly under the covers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After who knows how long, she finally managed to sleep soundly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day, Xia Ruqing slept until the sun was high in the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps it was because her emotions had been so drained the previous night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a night of good sleep, her spirits were greatly restored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The events of yesterday, like autumn winds sweeping fallen leaves, passed, and no one mentioned them again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Life continued as usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao, on the front lines, was unaware of how much Xia Ruqing had suffered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had written letters to her, but she had not replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t that she didn’t want to reply, but rather that Xia Ruqing truly didn’t want to ruin his mood with these matters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’s still on the front lines!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Any issues can wait until he returns!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, Zhao Junyao, on the front lines, truly could not afford many distractions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first battle went very smoothly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Four days after the Courier had left, the enemy’s Arubasi dispatched fifty warships, with a total of five thousand elite troops.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were led by his eldest son, Min Zhuo, aiming to attack the Great Chu Dynasty’s Xiahe Town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, they intended to use the small Xiahe Town as a breakthrough point, wishing to enter from there and further occupy a piece of land in the Great Chu Dynasty’s interior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Look at that, thieves will be thieves, so arrogantly plundering on someone else’s territory!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao received the battle report and smirked coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately decided to deploy fifty warships to meet the enemy. After all, on the battlefield, one could not afford to lose momentum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though it was called meeting the enemy, the naval force of the Great Chu Dynasty was obviously not on par with theirs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When General Liang led the five thousand Great Chu navy to face the enemy head-on, this conclusion was once again confirmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The enemy was truly damn powerful!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their warships were larger than those of the Great Chu Dynasty—much larger!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they were to strike head-on, let alone fight, their ships would likely be rammed apart by the enemy’s before the troops even clashed!\u003C\u002Fp>",1369,"2026-05-30T07:41:19.005Z","2026-06-01T04:30:40.316Z",1,"novelbin.me","671bc0f9565a5fd6cfd2412a3b68a4cd1583e7533da3a0970a5f3e70a29f8b19","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-729","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-727",1204,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fa-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-cover.jpg"]