[{"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-967":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},410998,676,"Chapter 967: At Ease","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-967",967,"\u003Cp>Although this heartache cannot be completely resolved,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>it can still be adjusted and set aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Caiying took a deep breath, her gaze resolute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re right, I can’t let them affect my mood!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So what if Junyao called for the chamber maid to serve him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isn’t that how it is with prestigious families? It’s already rather good in Junyao’s room!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As long as I peacefully nurture my pregnancy and wholeheartedly treat Junyao well, I’m not afraid he won’t be of one heart with me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Juan was moved to tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, you finally came around!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look at Lady Hou?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I heard Marquis also has chamber maids serving him, but after so many years, chamber maids are still chamber maids, and no one has borne a child!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is quite true.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In ancient times, as long as the main wife was gentle and considerate, deeply beloved by her husband,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>even if there was a physiological need for chamber maids to serve, it was merely serving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their role is similar to modern adult films, mainly addressing a certain need.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They wouldn’t spawn a bunch of children from concubines to trouble the main wife.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, having numerous children from concubines,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>would bring endless trouble at home in the future, they aren’t foolish and naturally won’t do so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Caiying smiled and nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, I’ve figured it out, you silly girl!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying that, she got up and instructed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go and bring me a bowl of tea, I suddenly feel thirsty!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Juan happily left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, she returned with a cup of jujube tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Caiying genuinely felt thirsty, picked up the bowl of tea, and quickly drank it down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After drinking, she got up and walked around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking outside, several children were still happily running and jumping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled as she gently stroked her belly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking to herself, in two or three years, her child would be this big too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could run and jump on the grass, and run to her side calling mother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking about it melted her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Madam smile, Du Juan finally breathed a sigh of relief and added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s almost time for lunch, Madam, what would you like to eat?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reminded by her, Xia Caiying indeed felt hungry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, she hadn’t eaten well in the past two days, and with a child in her belly, it’s no surprise she’s hungry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Caiying thought about it and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s in the kitchen?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, before Du Juan could reply, she changed her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Never mind, I’ll have lunch at Her Highness’s place!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had been here for a day or two, feeling gloomy, barely leaving her room, surely Her Highness and Sister-in-law are concerned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Juan smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly what I was thinking!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ve been here for a day or two, and the three of you haven’t dined together yet!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her Highness and Lady Hou sent people over to inquire several times, indicating their concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Caiying smiled and said nothing, heading towards the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Juan quickly followed with an umbrella.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Approaching noon,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the sun was fierce, the children exhausted from running were all taken back by their respective wetnurse nannies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Xia Ruqing’s place, she was laughing and drinking tea with Ni Manxue, when Xia Caiying came in from outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing jokingly greeted her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, look who’s here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Caiying was a bit embarrassed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Highness, Sister-in-law, I’m late!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ni Manxue said nothing, just invited her to sit down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Must be hot!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pregnant women are prone to heat, even while living in the mountains, they often sweat profusely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Caiying smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not bad, there’s been a breeze outside, so it’s not too hot!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After sitting down, Xia Ruqing quickly called for someone to bring tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All being pregnant, what they ate and drank were similar, thus together they had no restriction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing cheerfully asked her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have you been exhausted these days, feeling better now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Caiying nodded with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks for Your Highness’s concern, feeling much better!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s good! What would you like to eat? Although there’s nothing special, fresh food is abundant!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ni Manxue jokingly gestured with her belly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t listen to Her Highness, she eats nothing but spicy food, better follow my lead!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Caiying looked around and laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s said sour for boys, spicy for girls, does that mean Her Highness is expecting a princess this time? If that’s so, Her Highness will have both a son and a daughter!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing caressed her belly delightedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A daughter is her mother’s little cotton-padded jacket, I’ve been hoping for this!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Ni also laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s true,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m also hoping for a little cotton-padded jacket, boys are good but too mischievous!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And after the age of three or four, they have to move to the front yard, with endless studies and weapons practice, hardly seeing them!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A daughter is much better, can stay by the mother’s side until teenage years!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This touched a painful point in her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Chenchen turned five, seeing him has become increasingly rare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Zhao Junyao didn’t favor her,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he would have been moved out long ago, strict palace rules would make meeting difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is typical of ancient feudal education.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boys, at the age of five or six, must be moved from the back garden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those valued by fathers are usually personally tutored, while those less valued are assigned someone to teach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In short, they would never grow up under a woman’s hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Caiying observed them chatting enthusiastically, and jokingly complained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister, Sister-in-law, you speak so lightly without worry!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m hoping for a son, and you all talk about daughters!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Xia Ruqing teasingly said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, no! You shouldn’t say that!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aside from other reasons, don’t you want a little cotton-padded jacket?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course I do!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Caiying almost exclaimed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A little cotton-padded jacket is wonderful, just thinking about it melts the heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, to a mother, children are the same, as long as they’re healthy, it’s the greatest joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Other reasons can’t be ignored, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Junyao is the eldest legitimate grandson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both Lord and Lady are hoping, she still wants to give her husband a firstborn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing didn’t say much further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In ancient times, favoring sons over daughters was normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even in modern times, many families are like this, inheriting from thousands of years of traditions?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What can she say?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s not talk about that, let’s discuss what to eat for lunch!\" Xia Ruqing waved her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zi Yue!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\" Zi Yue lifted the curtain and entered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Highness, Chef Jiang has prepared your favorites, but what do Lady Hou and Young Lady want?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing leaned over with enthusiasm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My chef was sourced from the Chuan region, do you want to try it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ni Manxue quickly shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, no, I’m experiencing heatiness lately, can’t touch spicy food!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Caiying also seemed troubled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Big sister, I can’t eat spicy food either!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For some reason, I crave sweet things!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing felt a bit regretful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Had I known you liked sweet things, I would have brought Chef Su along!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chef Su specializes in desserts, her Pear Blossom is exquisite!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Caiying feigned a grievance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister, you didn’t bring her, please don’t mention it, my mouth is watering!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This remark made the three laugh, the atmosphere was very pleasant!\u003C\u002Fp>",1224,"2026-05-30T07:41:24.511Z","2026-06-01T04:30:40.316Z",1,"novelbin.me","2fab8da8e48872b6430d504e5a79b8d0cac23cdafc8802139ee95082814331f2","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-968","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-966",1204,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fa-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-cover.jpg"]