[{"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-929":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},411164,676,"Chapter 929: Success","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-929",929,"\u003Cp>Half a month later, at the beginning of October.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao simultaneously received secret messages from both Xia Jingfeng in Yongzhou and Minister of Revenue Zhang Yan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The former primarily reported that the people of Northwestern Yongzhou had successfully harvested the first season of potatoes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The latter mainly reported on the cold regions of the Northwest, Southwest, and Northeast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the help of the government, the local people had successfully cultivated the first batch of potato seeds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were just waiting to plant them in the field next year for a bountiful harvest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By then, the local people would be able to completely solve their food and clothing problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These two secret messages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao held them tightly in his hand, his heart filled with emotions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the past half year, he had poured almost all of his efforts into this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In search of a cultivation method.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He worked hard with the officials of the Ministry of Revenue, almost going through all the agricultural books past and present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly, they tried many methods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, they found that the method Qingqing mentioned was the most effective.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simply bury the fruit in the field, and next year you’ll have a potato sprout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Other cultivation methods could also sprout seedlings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But none grew as robust as the ones from this method.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao couldn’t help but chuckle wryly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is it dumb luck, or is she wise beyond measure?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He always felt that her little brain couldn’t possibly hold such knowledge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Never mind! Go see her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’s neglected her for more than half a month again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having overcome the difficulties this time, he wasn’t as busy anymore and should spend some quality time with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao carefully stowed away the secret messages, feeling very happy as he stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Someone, prepare to head to the Duanning Palace!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Shengan didn’t dare delay in the slightest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly ordered people to prepare the things needed for the Emperor’s outing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Zhao Junyao waved his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need to trouble yourself!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he changed into a different set of clothes with the Palace Maid’s help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he strode out towards Duanning Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Shengan looked at the Little Eunuch behind him and knocked on his head in frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you waiting for? Hurry up and follow!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, yes, yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few Little Eunuchs hurriedly followed behind Li Shengan and quickly left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the Duanning Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing and the two children were squatting on the ground, eagerly watching the two kittens born from Da Bai and Little White.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yellow Bean was excitedly circling everyone nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scene was joyful and harmonious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t even know when they were born. Little White didn’t show any signs at all!\" Xia Ruqing said in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zi Yue also shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I haven’t seen much of them recently, I didn’t notice!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside them, Xiao Zhu Zi smiled and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I did see them a few times in the back garden, but I didn’t know she was pregnant. I just thought she gained weight again!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words made everyone laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, a loud announcement came from outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Emperor has arrived!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cheerful atmosphere instantly vanished, and everyone grew tense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those who should welcome did so, those who should kneel, knelt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Da Bai and Little White, alertly grabbed their kittens in their mouths, ready to leave at any moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clad in the bright yellow dragon robe, Zhao Junyao strode in from outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing quickly stepped forward to pay her respects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Greetings, Your Majesty!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henger and Yeye also mimicked her in greeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Greetings, Father!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao looked at the scene and frowned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rise!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s going on here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing thanked him and said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Returning to Your Majesty, Da Bai and Little White had two kittens. Henger and Yeye like them and are keeping them company!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kittens?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He curiously looked over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Da Bai and Little White immediately, alertly, took their kids and elegantly walked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their haughty backs seemed to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’So what if you’re the emperor?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’I still won’t let you see my little babies!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao was left speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Won’t let me see? I’m not interested anyway!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking so, he glanced again at his two ’eyesores’ of sons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He instructed the Wetnurse Nanny to take them away, then turned and strode inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing was amused and at her wits’ end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She quickly instructed Sister Liang and Sister Jiang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s getting late, take them to eat early and rest early!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, she also went inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henger and Yeye exchanged a glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their little faces were filled with disappointment and... anger!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’As soon as Mother sees Father, she doesn’t want us anymore!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Yeah, Mother is bad!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Let’s go eat something nice and not save any for Mother!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Yeah, let’s go! I’ll ask Chef Su to make us some creamy cookies we love!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And not let Father eat any!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh-huh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two brothers left hand in hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Wetnurse Nanny and Sister behind them couldn’t help but chuckle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Zhao Junyao, whose complexion was fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing cautiously asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty, why have you come today?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another ten days or half a month without a trace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was still as haggard as ever, just as absent from the Harem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyone unaware would think he was sick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao quietly took a sip of tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly he took her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qingqing, thank you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His haggard face was full of sincerity and emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His Adam’s apple rolled slightly, coupled with a chin shadowed with stubble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was inexplicably sexy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her face turned red uncontrollably, and the hands he held became blazing hot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She spoke nervously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty... what... are you saying? I don’t understand!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The truth was she didn’t understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet in her heart, she complained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’What’s the point of being so handsome?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’When he’s high in spirits, he’s an emperor ruling the world.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’When he’s haggard, he’s a tender and beloved sickly handsome man!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How can anyone live looking like this? It’s maddening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qingqing...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at her and slowly leaned closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His astonishingly handsome face gradually enlarged in front of her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes overflowed with tender affection, a mingling of longing, fondness, love, and distress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing breathed nervously, lowered her eyes, and didn’t dare look him in the eyes (fearing she’d be dazzled).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her lowered lashes trembled slightly, casting a shadow like two small fans on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling him getting closer and closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She simply closed her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was he going to kiss her? Her heart was already pounding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it had only been half a year without intimacy, yet it felt like... a first love!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So shy, so joyful, so anticipated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qingqing...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He called her again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing excitedly nodded, softly replying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Zhao Junyao continued gently and emotionally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The plant you call a potato, they’ve successfully cultivated it, and now the people of the Great Chu Dynasty finally won’t suffer from hunger and cold anymore!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room fell silent as death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The small flame burning in Xia Ruqing’s heart seemed to be doused with a bucket of ice-cold water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Chilled to the bone, heart soaring!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Heh, men!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Must their emotional intelligence be so low?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is now the time to talk about ’potatoes’?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao, however, was very excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He simply embraced her and continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have no idea how much effort I put in!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And, your brother, very well done!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1248,"2026-05-30T07:41:23.310Z","2026-06-01T04:30:40.316Z",1,"novelbin.me","03b9094fd2e8dd04d8b1afb15b10fd6c6ab216c29409471e8bc870ad572a7f2f","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-930","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-928",1204,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fa-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-cover.jpg"]