[{"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-943":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},411178,676,"Chapter 943: It’s a Potato","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-943",943,"\u003Cp>However, not knowing when it started.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had already connected spiritually with this body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could sense its emotions and understand its love and hate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their hearts seemed to be intertwined long ago, indistinguishable!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She got up and moved forward, carefully observing Xia Jingfeng, then said incredulously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How did you become like this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man before her no longer had the appearance of a young boy but clearly looked like a grown man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tall body, sturdy physique, faint stubble, dark skin, and sharp features.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything and everything was so different from him three years ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It all spoke of how much hardship and adversity he had gone through these three years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze fell upon the blue long gown he was wearing, murmuring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I should’ve thought about it; you love wearing long gowns!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How did you grow so tall!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her tone was somewhat excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While speaking, her eyes continued to appraise him up and down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even her hands couldn’t help but hold his arm, caressing his solid body, as if she couldn’t believe the person in front of her was real.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alive like a mother’s longing for her returning ’son’ over the years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Jingfeng then smiled broadly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sis!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m already eighteen! I became an adult long ago!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing was startled again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking it over, it seemed about right, for men in ancient times could marry at fifteen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eighteen is considered a big boy even in modern times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such height is not strange at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing lowered her head and smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look at me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I thought you were the frail boy who only followed behind me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s not just his sister.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even a stranger couldn’t connect the solid big boy in front of them with the frail little bean sprout they remembered as the same person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Jingfeng chuckled embarrassedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sis, stop bringing up the past!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I lacked ability back then, but from now on... Sibling, let me protect you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This sentence echoed countless times in his heart, brewed over and over, and finally, he spoke it out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing was caught between tears and laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, alright!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You protect me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the words fell, someone beside them lightly coughed and then a voice came.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There’s no need for protection; my beloved consort shall be well cared for by me, without interference from others!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With these words,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing suddenly recalled that this was the Emperor’s Imperial Study Room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She quickly turned around and with respect to the overlooked Zhao Junyao, greeted him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forgive me, Emperor, I was momentarily excited...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could kneel, Zhao Junyao held her up with one hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, alright!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Today in Zhaochen Palace, I am hosting a banquet to cleanse my loyal subject!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Noble Consort is now commanding the harem, and naturally as a companion. How do you both feel?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing and Xia Jingfeng were both stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing’s eyes reddened slightly, and she laughed while choked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I thank the Emperor!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Jingfeng also looked delighted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Subject thanks the Emperor for his favor!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How long had it been since he dined with his sister?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, his deeds over the past three years merited this meal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao smiled contentedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Shengan, instruct the Small Kitchen, to set the banquet!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Shengan promptly replied and went off to deliver the verbal order.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the Imperial Study Room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Zhuzi saw his master bustling all morning and was quite puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What have you been busy with all morning?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Shengan, having run back and forth until his waist and back were sore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing Little Zhuzi questioning him, he immediately retorted in annoyance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You little rascal, where have you been all morning, not coming to assist your master!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m exhausted from this morning!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Zhuzi dared not ask more and quickly replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, if you have any tasks, just instruct your disciple, and you may rest!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Shengan glanced at him coolly, disdainfully said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forget it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Emperor is going to entertain Lord Xia, you’ll spoil it for me later!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You just stay here and keep watch!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying that, with a sweep of his duster, he supported his back and left swiftly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Zhuzi dared not make noise either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Followed a few steps forward, then could only return to keep watch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He touched his head in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Didn’t Master just instruct me early to greet the Empress Dowager? How long has it been, and he forgot?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Shengan indeed forgot, completely muddled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it didn’t matter; he only needed to remember the most essential task.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The luncheon was an imperial feast made by the Small Imperial Kitchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Zhao Junyao also extremely disliked those ostentatious dishes that looked good but tasted bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, these dishes were those Xia Ruqing previously liked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Qingqing likes them, her brother probably has similar tastes, and would like them too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So the dishes on this table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Were all delicious, and the presentation didn’t differ much from the intricately carved dishes of traditional imperial feasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even so, they were enough to make one’s mouth water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing was very pleased and praised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Imperial Kitchen’s chefs on the Emperor’s side are getting better and better!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao laughed and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Still thanks to the good teaching of my beloved consort!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, she personally went to the Small Imperial Kitchen to prepare several home-cooked dishes for the Emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chefs gradually understood that the Emperor preferred home-cooked meals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since then,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The head chefs have exerted themselves to find ways to make dishes both appealing and delicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They researched many dishes, including many that were very popular among the people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon following this path diligently, they discovered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only did the Emperor eat more than before, but they also received frequent praise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turns out the Emperor had a taste for this type!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, they improved more and more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that’s how today’s table full of deliciously aromatic dishes came to be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing held a small bowl of rice, tasting one dish at a time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After sampling an entire table, she felt full and satisfied and set down her utensils.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s been a long time since I last ate at the Emperor’s place, I’ll have to come more often!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao also set down his chopsticks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Doesn’t my beloved consort find your kitchen better?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing laughed it off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Both are good, both are good!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now I finally understand, some words shouldn’t be too definitive!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this one sentence, all three burst into laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Jingfeng was not one to indulge in gluttony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also set down his chopsticks, smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why don’t you wait a bit longer, Sis; there’s still one dish left!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing was surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There’s another dish? No way, it’s been so long?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This dish was brought back by Jingfeng from afar!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing nodded expectantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I must taste it well!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she finished her words, a palace attendant brought up a dish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, it was a dish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the maid placed the dish on the table and lifted the lid, the aroma of potatoes wafted over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing’s eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn’t this... potatoes?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1196,"2026-05-30T07:41:23.310Z","2026-06-01T04:30:40.316Z",1,"novelbin.me","2d49d0c2490637f0e7da609af6b07ce76543007876137af8351cbe43cbc02f6f","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-944","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-942",1204,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fa-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-cover.jpg"]