[{"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-986":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},411017,676,"Chapter 986: It’s Time to Give Birth","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-986",986,"\u003Cp>\"My brother and I have clearly memorized everything, but the Tai Fu still won’t let us go out and play!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tai Fu is so mean!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both expressed frustration, eager to vent but without a reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Xia Ruqing who began to lecture them sternly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No matter what, knocking over the Tai Fu is wrong!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our Great Chu Dynasty has always respected teachers and valued education. Disrespecting your teacher is a bad behavior, do you understand?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henger and Yeye are very smart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They quickly bowed their heads and admitted their mistake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father, Mother, we’re sorry!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing happily said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Admitting your mistake makes you good children!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tomorrow, go apologize to the Tai Fu, okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two little buns, eager to survive, quickly agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing let out a long breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Emperor, they’ve acknowledged their wrongs, do you see...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two little buns heard this and quickly looked at their father.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their faces were filled with pity, remorse, and seeking forgiveness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you include the pitiful face of Yellow Bean in the distance, that’s four faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao was rendered speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surrounded for just a moment, he completely surrendered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very well!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I won’t pursue this matter any further!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But... don’t let it happen again!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hooray, hooray!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The little buns cheered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing was also very happy and seized the opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since you’ve memorized the books taught by the teacher!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mother will reward you with a day off to play outside with Yellow Bean!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two little buns were so thrilled, they were about to cry tears of joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mother, Mother!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mother, you’re the best!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two little buns rushed to snuggle into her embrace, wanting to kiss her cheeks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing was so happy that her tears almost fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hugged the two kids, giving each a fierce kiss before letting them go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dress warmly, don’t catch a cold!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Got it,\" the little buns replied happily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t worry, Your Highness, we are here!\" Sister Jiang and Sister Liang assured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing was completely at ease then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the kids, palace attendants, and sisters all left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing finally breathed a sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao looked at her and raised his eyebrows slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qingqing\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I only said not to pursue the matter, I didn’t say they get a holiday!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Emperor!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing teased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They’re still so young, I’m just softhearted!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides, didn’t the children memorize the books already?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why can’t they balance work and play?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao raised a stern brow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Balance work and play?\" That’s a good term.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Other noble sons might manage it, but not the Royal Family’s Offspring!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There is no reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They must be strong, the strongest!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you can’t govern the kingdom, others with ability will replace you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why should you govern the kingdom, instead of someone more capable?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing lowered her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Emperor! I understand!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just this once, it won’t happen again!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao looked at her solemnly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing nodded emphatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really! I promise!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao’s expression finally eased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s more like it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He held her close and spoke softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Actually, how could I not feel softhearted?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I know, feeling that way now would harm them!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If they work hard now, their future will be much easier!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Royal Family’s environment is tricky and complex, no one knows it better than he.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing nodded obediently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Emperor, I understand!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s good that you understand!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>November passed in the blink of an eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was now the twelfth lunar month.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing’s due date arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially during the latter half of the month, close to the New Year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her belly was as big as a balloon ready to burst at any moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The child inside her moved restlessly, as if impatient to be born.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao usually spent time with her after court sessions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he would go to the Imperial Study Room to review documents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If there were fewer documents, he would join her for lunch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If there were many, he’d tell her to dine alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he would still send someone to watch over her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wasn’t allowed to eat too much, too little, or anything inappropriate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Childbirth is like walking through the gates of hell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with two experiences under her belt, he was still fearful!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing felt a little uneasy but understood it was all for her good, so she said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the seventeenth day of the twelfth lunar month.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was snowing outside again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing lay in bed, sighing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This year’s snow is indeed plentiful; next year will surely bring a good harvest!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zi Yue massaged her legs while laughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A good harvest is such a blessing, every household can eat well without fear of hunger!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It truly is good!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling the child inside kick her again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled as she stroked her belly and chatted with the child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere in the room was warm and harmonious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half a Shi Chen passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao arrived as usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing remained lying down and instructed the palace attendants to serve tea and snacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t eat, they were merely for show.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After sitting on the couch, Zhao Junyao seemed particularly happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a sip of tea and announced some good news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your sister gave birth yesterday. Early this morning, Yang Chenyi personally came to request leave, saying he won’t be attending court for the next few days!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing got excited suddenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really, boy or girl?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s a son!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s their first child, so you should send some congratulatory gifts, the more generous, the better!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Yang Family has been loyal and outstanding generals for generations, contributing greatly to the Great Chu Dynasty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Chenyi is an only son.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now having an heir, a legitimate successor is an immense fortune. Some rewards from the palace are certainly warranted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Emperor! I will prepare them!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing was very pleased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She suddenly realized she couldn’t be so happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Emperor...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m... I’m afraid this might be another boy!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My sister-in-law had a boy, Cai Yang also had a boy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My first two were boys too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m really worried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh Heaven, could you please give me a little girl?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While lamenting and praying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, she felt a sharp pain in her abdomen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ouch!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s wrong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing clutched her belly in pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wanted to say the child kicked her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But a rush of fluid suddenly flowed from below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her face changed, and she quickly corrected herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I... I think I’m going into labor!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This statement set everyone on edge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zi Yue quickly went to inform the already-prepared Imperial Physician, birthing sisters, the child’s wetnurse nanny, and others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zi Su led a few trustworthy Palace Maids to assist Xia Ruqing into the birthing chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao was so nervous he was a bit confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once he reached the birthing chamber with her, he finally regained his senses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He held her hand, trying to remain calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qingqing, don’t be afraid, I’m here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ouch!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing grimaced in pain, letting out a cry of anguish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Childbirth is the same no matter how many times you’ve done it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pain won’t lessen one bit!\u003C\u002Fp>",1212,"2026-05-30T07:41:24.511Z","2026-06-01T04:30:40.316Z",1,"novelbin.me","11bef742e03a678eeade82f8789d4856c5fcf07a5f51ddcc2e0aeb35314915b2","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-987","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-985",1204,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fa-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-cover.jpg"]