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A Foodie Transmigrated into the Palace

Chapter 1197: Caught in a Stalemate · Oct 18, 2026

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1151 Chapter 1151: The Cold-Faced Execution 2026-10-18
1152 Chapter 1152: If There Is a Next Life, Let’s Be Brothers Again! 2026-10-18
1153 Chapter 1153: Triumphant Return of the Soldiers 2026-10-18
1154 Chapter 1154: That Is... Witchcraft and Gu... 2026-10-18
1155 Chapter 1155: Indulging in Witchcraft and Gu 2026-10-18
1156 Chapter 1156: May the Believer of the Shih Family... Have Her Wish Fulfilled! 2026-10-18
1157 Chapter 1157: I Left No Trace 2026-10-18
1158 Chapter 1158: Tiger Is Finally Getting Married 2026-10-18
1159 Chapter 1159: Honey, You’re So Beautiful! 2026-10-18
1160 Chapter 1160: The Bride Really Had a Hard Time 2026-10-18
1161 Chapter 1161: The Conditions Are Too Tempting 2026-10-18
1162 Chapter 1162: After All, She Is His Own Sister 2026-10-18
1163 Chapter 1163: Brother Loves Yue Er the Most in the World 2026-10-18
1164 Chapter 1164 - 1064: The Pitiful Are Always Detestable 2026-10-18
1165 Chapter 1165: Three Sons Can’t Compare to a Daughter’s Mischief 2026-10-18
1166 Chapter 1166: Husband, Aren’t You Tired? 2026-10-18
1167 Chapter 1167: A True Foodie 2026-10-18
1168 Chapter 1168: Only Room for Qingqing 2026-10-18
1169 Chapter 1169: Pushing Their Luck 2026-10-18
1170 Chapter 1170: You’re Always Used to Carrying Difficulties Alone 2026-10-18
1171 Chapter 1171: He Is No Longer Alone 2026-10-18
1172 Chapter 1172: Truly Seasoned and Ruthlessly Decisive 2026-10-18
1173 Chapter 1173: The Tsundere Little Princess 2026-10-18
1174 Chapter 1174: I Want to Dress as a Man 2026-10-18
1175 Chapter 1175: Jinling City 2026-10-18
1176 Chapter 1176 - 1076: How Could We Possibly Break Up Now? 2026-10-18
1177 Chapter 1177 - 1077: Don’t Say Such Nonsense! 2026-10-18
1178 Chapter 1178 - 1078: Bizarre Prices 2026-10-18
1179 Chapter 1179: You Still Short on Silver? 2026-10-18
1180 Chapter 1180: There Must Be a Huge Conspiracy Behind This 2026-10-18
1181 Chapter 1181: Laying a Trap 2026-10-18
1182 Chapter 1182: Shackled and Imprisoned 2026-10-18
1183 Chapter 1183: Flogged and Branded! 2026-10-18
1184 Chapter 1184: I Will Make You Believe Soon! 2026-10-18
1185 Chapter 1185: Sealed 2026-10-18
1186 Chapter 1186: Some Things Must Be Sacrificed 2026-10-18
1187 Chapter 1187: At Least She’s the Real Mother, Right? 2026-10-18
1188 Chapter 1188: An Unusual Mother-Son Relationship 2026-10-18
1189 Chapter 1189: You Seriously Underestimate the Empress Dowager 2026-10-18
1190 Chapter 1190: Big Brother Is So Awesome! 2026-10-18
1191 Chapter 1191: Arrival in Guangnan 2026-10-18
1192 Chapter 1192: You’re Not Allowed to Go Anywhere Tonight 2026-10-18
1193 Chapter 1193: The Little Fishing Village on the Hillside 2026-10-18
1194 Chapter 1194: Assassin Alert! 2026-10-18
1195 Chapter 1195: Assassin Attack 2026-10-18
1196 Chapter 1196: I Would Fall in Love with You Without Hesitation 2026-10-18
1197 Chapter 1197: Caught in a Stalemate 2026-10-18
1198 Chapter 1198: Bygone Events 2026-10-18
1199 Chapter 1199: War Breaks Out 2026-10-18
1200 Chapter 1200: The Beauty Is Ultimately Not by My Side 2026-10-18

The paper and bamboo framework were bought back the next day.

Xia Ruqing, along with Zi Su, spent the entire morning just to craft an ugly kite.

Xia Ruqing looked helpless.

”I did my best!”

Zi Su couldn’t help but giggle.

”I think this kite is crafted better than the lantern you made during the Lantern Festival!”

”Can’t say it’s bad; you have made some progress!”

Xia Ruqing felt awkward hearing the forced compliment.

’Ahem ahem!’

’This is typically when there’s nothing to praise, so just praise the progress!’

”Enough with the chatter! Let’s go fly the kite this afternoon!”

”Sure!” Zi Su said happily.

Xia Ruqing excitedly set the kite aside and called for the preparation of lunch.

Today’s lunch was more plentiful.

Xia Ruqing specifically had someone buy plenty of seafood.

There were oysters, clams, sea crabs, and various sea fish.

She even had two local chefs come over to cook, ensuring the seafood was made authentically.

Of course.

Besides seafood, there was lamb, including charcoal-grilled lamb chops, natural lamb, and thick lamb stew.

Seafood is cold in nature and requires lamb to balance it.

Besides lamb, there were beef and pork, among others.

Finally, there was a stew made from an old hen raised in the backyard, five or six dishes of sautéed vegetables, and some seasonal fresh tropical fruits.

A table full of a very lavish feast was ready.

Zhao Junyao was almost startled when he came in.

”Prepared so much?”

Xia Ruqing giggled.

”We haven’t had a proper seafood feast since coming here, so I asked for a whole table to try thoroughly!”

Zhao Junyao thought it made sense and nodded, taking a seat.

His gaze swept around and noticed the bizarre kite not far away.

Zhao Junyao’s lips twitched.

”Did you make this?”

Xia Ruqing felt a bit embarrassed.

”It’s not well-made, but the wings are symmetrical enough, it should be able to fly!”

Curious, Zhao Junyao walked over and picked it up to have a look.

”What is this?”

”A crow or an eagle?”

Xia Ruqing was speechless.

”Emperor, this is... a swallow!”

Zhao Junyao: ”...”

He coughed lightly, pulling out a smile of praise.

”Not bad!”

”At least you can tell it’s a bird!”

Xia Ruqing: ”...”

Her mind silently protested:

Hey hey hey, is this how one should praise people?

Forget it, forget it, considering the delicious feast, all can be forgiven.

”Emperor, let me serve you during the meal!” Xia Ruqing gritted her teeth.

”Mm!”

Zhao Junyao raised his eyebrows and sat down again.

They began the meal together.

The seafood tasted exceptionally good, especially the sea crab, being at its freshest and most delicious.

One weighed nearly half a pound, which is rare and valuable for wild sea crabs.

Gently opening the crab shell revealed bright yellow crab roe, emitting a fragrant aroma.

Xia Ruqing’s eyes gleamed with delight.

She lightly picked a bit with her chopsticks and brought it to her mouth.

The soft and fragrant taste instantly spread between her lips and teeth.

This delicious crab roe truly cannot be replaced by anything else!

”Is it really that good?”

Seeing her enjoying the taste, Zhao Junyao couldn’t help but ask.

Xia Ruqing nodded vigorously.

”Emperor, you must try it!”

Zhao Junyao frowned.

He had always disliked the fishy taste, and still wanted to refuse.

But under Xia Ruqing’s encouragement, he decided to give it a try.

He lightly touched some with the tip of his chopsticks and brought it to his mouth.

First was the soft texture, then the fragrant taste, followed by an indescribable deliciousness.

Zhao Junyao was shocked.

”Is there really something like this in the world?”

Smelling unpleasant, yet tasting good? And extremely good?

”How is it?” Xia Ruqing looked expectant.

Zhao Junyao nodded, responding honestly.

”Not bad!”

Then he tried to open another one to continue eating.

Xia Ruqing laughed heartily.

”You’ve had rice field crabs before!”

Zhao Junyao feigned calmness to rationalize.

”Those aren’t as tasty as these!”

Xia Ruqing smiled lightly, saying no more.

...

After lunch.

Xia Ruqing led Zi Su to fly the kite.

Zhao Junyao continued discussing with the Imperial Censor and Secret Investigators.

By evening.

Having run around and worked up a sweat, Xia Ruqing had just finished bathing and changing.

Zhao Junyao emerged from the study, but his expression was... somber.

Xia Ruqing was a bit surprised.

”What’s wrong?”

”Emperor, is it those assassins?”

Zhao Junyao took a sip of tea and nodded.

”They’re all dead!”

”Dead?!!!” Xia Ruqing was shocked.

”How could they be dead!”

Zhao Junyao’s expression eased as he spoke blandly.

”They were all death warriors!”

”Each had poison hidden in their mouths!”

”It’s normal that nothing could be extracted during interrogation!”

Xia Ruqing paused, then quietly nodded.

”So that’s how it is.”

The atmosphere fell into awkward silence.

After a moment, Xia Ruqing quickly recovered and said with a smile.

”No worries, Emperor, you are wise, you definitely have other ways!”

Zhao Junyao’s gaze turned resolutely towards the window, his fists clenched.

”Indeed!”

Since the opponent has made a move, he certainly couldn’t sit back and do nothing!

Zhao Junqi.

I want to see how long you’ll stay a coward!

...

Another two days passed.

Zhao Junyao didn’t go anywhere, staying in the small courtyard continuously.

Since the last attack, the small courtyard was surrounded by spies and Hidden Guards.

It’s clearly improbable to initiate another attack.

Zhao Junyao pondered and decided to create an opportunity for the opponent.

He took Xia Ruqing and left the small courtyard, and ventured out of that little hill.

First, they strolled around the small fishing village, then went to the seaside.

Xia Ruqing looked at the fishing boats offshore and laughed.

”Emperor, I’ve never been on a fishing boat in my life, shall we go up and act as fishermen?”

Zhao Junyao’s smile was bright.

”Sure!”

Qingqing, I’m sorry!

I know it’s dangerous, but I must do it!

Making you suffer, rest assured, if there’s any life threat, I will protect you with my life.

Because my heart is filled entirely with you!

Xia Ruqing was pulled along by the hand, obediently following behind him.

Her heart was equally filled with sweetness.

’Emperor, if I’m captured, I’ll definitely take my own life!’

’It will fulfill the affection you have shown me!’

’I know it’s dangerous, but I’m willing!’

’I’m sorry, please don’t blame me for abandoning you; as Empress, I have to contribute too!’

With thoughts hidden in their hearts, the two boarded a small, slightly worn fishing boat.

...

The sea scenery was extremely beautiful.

Commander Xu led several Hidden Guards, disguised as fishermen, rowing the boat.

Xia Ruqing sat quietly at the side, gazing at the endless sea near and far.

Zhao Junyao sat beside her, gently taking off the outer robe and placing it over her.

”The wind is strong here, don’t catch a chill!”

Xia Ruqing smiled.

”Thank you, Emperor!”

Their smiles were equally bright.

Yet their eyes were equally sorrowful.

’Emperor, I love you!’

’Qingqing, I will protect you!’

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