[{"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-848":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},410929,676,"Chapter 848: Climbing Into Bed","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-848",848,"\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing smiled slightly, deciding not to speak further, and was about to dismiss her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside her, Zhao Junyao suddenly spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since when did the Noble Consort have a palace maid who knows how to brew tea?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s her name? Raise your head so I can have a look?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, Zhao Junyao shot her a meaningful glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing immediately understood his intention and played along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Emperor has spoken; aren’t you going to raise your head quickly?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The palace maid was so excited that her body trembled slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After her shoulders shook several times, she finally lifted her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Reporting to the Emperor and Noble Consort, this servant is named Huan Chun!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the familiar face before her, Xia Ruqing’s heart filled with irony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She thought:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’That little girl Zi Su, although a bit hot-tempered, is quite accurate in judging people!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Zi Yue didn’t notice, but she did!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’But what can be done about it?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’This little vixen still managed to make her way in front of the Emperor!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’It was my own carelessness; I didn’t pay enough attention when Zi Su mentioned it!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning her gaze to Zhao Junyao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He only looked for a moment before averting his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Such a meticulously painted, rouged, and powdered face, is she really just a palace maid?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’I doubt it!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief silence, Zhao Junyao turned to instruct Li Shengan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Reward!\" he said, his tone cool, sounding somewhat odd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Shengan glanced at the palace maid, then at the Emperor, finally bowing his head in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At last.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After rewarding her with two taels of silver, Zhao Junyao waved the palace maid away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing smiled and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you intend to do, Emperor?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao directly set the teacup aside and said indifferently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Naturally, to see if she really has that intention!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing understood as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Emperor rewarding her is a hint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she truly intends to climb onto the dragon bed, she would certainly make other moves; this is called luring the snake out of its hole.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, brewing some tea is nothing serious, and the punishment would be limited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To truly deal with her, first, they need to lure the snake out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing chuckled as she got up to brew tea again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Emperor is wise!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Zhao Junyao remained unhappy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frowning, he thought for a while, then sharply looked at Li Shengan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are these people chosen by you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Shengan was startled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Reporting to the Emperor, they are found by this servant!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Emperor, this servant is guilty!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao turned calmly and said lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go to the Punishment Department and receive ten sticks, and should such things happen again, it will be doubled!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Emperor!\" Li Shengan quickly responded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A fine layer of sweat had already appeared on his forehead!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You may leave!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Shengan went out, finally having a moment to wipe his sweat!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The matter was handled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Zi Yue and Zi Su also returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were unaware of what had just happened, chatting and laughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing the Emperor arrive, they merely knelt to pay respects before getting up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The meals were served, all light and refreshing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing, who had lacked appetite for a while, couldn’t resist when she saw the lotus leaf chicken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She asked someone to bring a plate of sweet and spicy sauce, intending to tear and dip it in the sauce as she ate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the way of eating may seem a little unrefined, it somehow appeared intriguing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had an urge to try it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after a fierce internal struggle, Zhao Junyao was unable to act himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He merely tasted a few pieces and set down his chopsticks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Xia Ruqing indulged heartily, she secretly sympathized with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’You say, what’s the point of being an Emperor when you don’t have even a bit of freedom!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She recalled the first time she ate lotus leaf chicken, it was during the southern tour with the Emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the way, the southern tour!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing suddenly remembered something and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Emperor, last year you mentioned you’d take me out for a tour this year, and now it’s already July!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The latter half of the year will be busy again, aren’t you... breaking your promise?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes were filled with anticipation and some grievances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao felt upset at seeing her like this and apologized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qingqing...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next month, the Western Xia Kingdom will visit; I... won’t even be able to go hunting this year!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So... we can’t go anywhere!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing was greatly disappointed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Western Xia is coming? Where is Western Xia? What are they coming for?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn’t help recalling the past life she watched in \"Princess Returning Pearl.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That so-called King of Tibet came visiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their intention was simple: to marry off their daughter, and the usual target... was the Emperor!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The union between two countries, marrying the Emperor is most effective!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing’s eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Emperor, could they possibly be coming to marry off their daughter!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao twitched the corners of his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you thinking?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He frowned and contemplated for a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s not impossible!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, between the Great Chu Dynasty and Western Xia, there are several grassland tribes separating them, naturally having little to no conflicts, and no interactions!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, they proposed a diplomatic visit to promote friendship between the two nations!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s hard to ensure their intent isn’t exactly that!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing’s expression was of great surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Could it be, will the Emperor husband really marry someone?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Will there also be a Fragrant Concubine?!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao watched her splendid expression, wanting to laugh but forcing it down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unable to hold back any longer, he heavily tapped her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Always imagining things!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If they want to marry me, do I have to accept? What do they take me for?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Great Chu Dynasty has countless women of all kinds? He couldn’t bother with a single one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What interest would he have in one from Western Xia? Utter nonsense?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing nodded upon hearing this and regained her senses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Emperor, you even dislike the selection, how could you marry them!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was indeed being foolish just now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao glanced at her with dislike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have you figured it out?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled cheekily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh-huh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then we won’t go anywhere this year, but Emperor, you absolutely cannot break your promise next year!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you don’t take me out, I’ll... I’ll cry for you to see!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She’s truly suffocated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how wonderful the Imperial Palace, it’s just a small realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How can it compare to the world outside?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if enjoying the local authentic foods, what good is it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think if I don’t take you out, you might just swallow me whole!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Emperor!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her face flushed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, let’s not talk about it anymore!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao waved his hand, getting up to head to the cleansing room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing followed him inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After washing, bathing, and changing clothes, the two of them settled in bed as always, reading their books.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao was reading agricultural books from the Ministry of Revenue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Needless to say, Xia Ruqing was reading fiction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A while later, Chenchen returned from the study room, entering to pay respects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The family of three playing joyfully for a while, eventually resting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Huan Chun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back at her residence, holding the two taels of silver rewarded by the Emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her heart was so excited it nearly leaped out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Emperor likes the tea I brewed? Am I not dreaming!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not only does the Emperor like it, but he rewarded me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This means I’ll soon have another chance to brew tea for the Emperor!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How wonderful!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Emperor likes it!\u003C\u002Fp>",1293,"2026-05-30T07:41:22.096Z","2026-06-01T04:30:40.316Z",1,"novelbin.me","1c8a8709d348e6030330da6318131688689f15e9262f574c2d20a0f7327662f3","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-849","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-847",1204,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fa-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-cover.jpg"]