Home / A Foodie Transmigrated into the Palace / Chapter 995: Where Did All the Meat Go?

Read free on Ficlyn

A Foodie Transmigrated into the Palace

Chapter 995: Where Did All the Meat Go? · Oct 18, 2026

Prev Chapter Novel Info Next Chapter

Chapter List (1612)

Page number / 33

951 Chapter 951: Beat Them for Me 2026-10-18
952 Chapter 952: Driving People Away 2026-10-18
953 Chapter 953: Sentiments 2026-10-18
954 Chapter 954: Sowing Discord 2026-10-18
955 Chapter 955: Good News 2026-10-18
956 Chapter 956: Taking You to Jiangnan 2026-10-18
957 Chapter 957: Reactions 2026-10-18
958 Chapter 958: Expecting 2026-10-18
959 Chapter 959: Morning Sickness 2026-10-18
960 Chapter 960: Escaping the Summer Heat 2026-10-18
961 Chapter 961: Words of Advice 2026-10-18
962 Chapter 962: Joking Conversation 2026-10-18
963 Chapter 963: Mountain Villa 2026-10-18
964 Chapter 964: ’Home’? 2026-10-18
965 Chapter 965: Leisurely 2026-10-18
966 Chapter 966: Confused 2026-10-18
967 Chapter 967: At Ease 2026-10-18
968 Chapter 968: Slap in the Face 2026-10-18
969 Chapter 969: Demotion 2026-10-18
970 Chapter 970: ’Visiting 2026-10-18
971 Chapter 971: Delicacies 2026-10-18
972 Chapter 972: Revenge 2026-10-18
973 Chapter 973: Helplessness 2026-10-18
974 Chapter 974: Excitement 2026-10-18
975 Chapter 975: Return to the Capital 2026-10-18
976 Chapter 976: Your Daughter Has Quite an Appetite 2026-10-18
977 Chapter 977: Beef Noodles 2026-10-18
978 Chapter 978: Worrying Won’t Help 2026-10-18
979 Chapter 979: Mid-Autumn Banquet (Part 1) 2026-10-18
980 Chapter 980: Mid-Autumn Banquet (Part 2) 2026-10-18
981 Chapter 981: A Word of Advice (Part 1) 2026-10-18
982 Chapter 982: A Word of Advice 2 2026-10-18
983 Chapter 983: Did My Best 2026-10-18
984 Chapter 984: Birthday 2026-10-18
985 Chapter 985: Heartache 2026-10-18
986 Chapter 986: It’s Time to Give Birth 2026-10-18
987 Chapter 987: Third Princess 2026-10-18
988 Chapter 988: Cherished 2026-10-18
989 Chapter 989: Hundred Days 2026-10-18
990 Chapter 990: Blessed 2026-10-18
991 Chapter 991: Little Rascal 2026-10-18
992 Chapter 992: Name 2026-10-18
993 Chapter 993: Pinnacle 2026-10-18
994 Chapter 994: Hostility 2026-10-18
995 Chapter 995: Where Did All the Meat Go? 2026-10-18
996 Chapter 996: You’re So Kind 2026-10-18
997 Chapter 997: Palace Affairs 2026-10-18
998 Chapter 998: First Birthday Banquet (Part 1) 2026-10-18
999 Chapter 999: First Birthday Banquet (Part 2) 2026-10-18
1000 Chapter 1000: New Year 2026-10-18

Chapter 995: Chapter 995: Where Did All the Meat Go?

”If your eyesight isn’t good, you might not even see it!” Zi Su said, her eyes shining.

”Really? Such an incredible skill!”

Xia Ruqing sighed sincerely.

She still couldn’t quite believe that this thing, which looked like it was made of semi-transparent glass, was actually embroidered.

So she cautiously reached out and touched it; it was indeed silky smooth and elastic.

”It really is embroidered with silk threads!”

”With threads so fine, I guess it must have taken years to finish!”

Zi Su quickly corrected her.

”More than just a few years?”

”A friend of mine works in the Embroidery Workshop, and she said this screen of Fish Playing with Lotus Leaves took a full eleven years for ten embroideresses to complete!”

”The hardships of the process need not be mentioned!”

”And this silk isn’t ordinary silk; it’s a kind of Ice Silk from the Western Regions’ Tianshan Mountain!”

”Only the threads produced by this type of silkworm can achieve such a transparent, watery texture!”

”Moreover, this screen was a tribute from Jiangnan; there wasn’t one before, and there won’t be another one after, only this one!”

No wonder Zi Su knew so much.

Whenever a rare treasure emerges in the embroideress circle, everyone praises it.

It was passed on from one person to ten, from ten to a hundred, until everyone knew.

”Madam, you truly have an eye for beauty!”

”The Emperor gave you such an embroidered piece, showing his deep affection for you!”

Zi Su became more and more proud as she spoke, a hint of pride in her tone.

Following the right master, they had a bright future!

Now, the entire harem had to consider Duanning Palace’s stance before taking any action.

And it was expected that this state of affairs would continue indefinitely!

Thinking about it, there was much to look forward to!

Xia Ruqing didn’t think too much about it.

After hearing this, she was dumbfounded.

”I...”

”How about I not display it, after all!”

”The current screen of Plum, Orchid, Bamboo, and Chrysanthemum is quite nice too!”

Sometimes it’s hard to understand the ancients.

These screens were meant for display.

Isn’t it enough that it’s beautiful?

If you want something transparent, why not just use glass?

Why go through the trouble of getting Ice Silk from Tianshan Mountain?

And then spend over ten years making this thing.

No matter how precious it is, it’s still just a screen!

”Why?” Zi Su didn’t quite understand.

”Madam, displaying such a valuable piece would bring much prestige!”

Xia Ruqing couldn’t help laughing.

”This is my private chamber, others can’t come in to see it anyway, as long as I’m comfortable, that’s what matters!”

”Besides, since when do I need it to show my prestige!”

Zi Su wanted to say more but was pulled aside by Zi Yue.

”Madam, if you don’t like it, we can have it taken away!”

Xia Ruqing nodded.

”Go ahead!”

”Be careful not to bump it!”

It’s the result of someone’s hard work.

Some embroideresses might only create one or two such pieces in a lifetime.

If I display it in my private chamber, I’d have to take care of it carefully.

If it gets damaged, I’d feel guilty.

So forget it, let it gather dust in the storeroom!

The screen was taken away.

Xia Ruqing, feeling a bit aimless, read a book for a while.

As noon approached, the sky suddenly darkened, and Xia Ruqing looked out the window.

”Is it going to snow?”

Since entering the twelfth lunar month, the weather had been fine, without a single snowfall.

Zi Yue was about to reply when they heard the announcement from outside.

”The Emperor has arrived!”

Upon hearing this, the master and servants immediately stood up to greet him.

”We pay our respects to the Emperor!”

Zhao Junyao entered without even removing his cloak and hoisted her up.

”Qingqing, from now on, no need to perform formalities when you see me!”

While helping him untie his cloak embroidered with golden dragons, Xia Ruqing laughed.

”The servants are around, I can’t lead them into breaking the rules, can I?”

Zhao Junyao affectionately pinched her cheek and led her into the inner chamber.

”What’s for lunch today? It’s about to snow outside, and I’m starving!”

”What would you like to eat, Your Majesty?”

Xia Ruqing asked with a smile.

”Snowfall is a good thing. If we get more snow this year, it will be better for the common people next year!”

It’s good for the crops; a bountiful harvest follows a timely snow.

Zhao Junyao thought for a moment.

”Let’s have something spicy!”

”I’ve finished approving the memorials; I won’t be leaving this afternoon!”

Xia Ruqing chuckled.

”Are you hinting you want a hot pot, Your Majesty?”

Hot pots are spicy, and the longer you eat, the better they taste, perfect for this kind of weather!

However...

”Your Majesty, I don’t want it!”

”Why?” Zhao Junyao was puzzled.

”Weren’t you always fond of it?”

Xia Ruqing explained.

”I used to love it, but since giving birth to Yue Er, I haven’t had spicy food much!”

”Perhaps when I was carrying her, I ate all the spicy food I could in this lifetime!”

”Now, I just don’t crave it as much.”

Zhao Junyao pondered.

”If you don’t want to eat it, we won’t. Just have whatever else you’d like!”

After all, he only wanted to please his wife.

As for himself, he’d eat anything without complaint!

”I want braised lamb! The most tender lamb!”

”Cooked until it’s soft and tender!”

”The soup should turn white, add some chopped green onion, minced garlic, drizzle some sesame oil, and bake a scallion pancake...”

She started salivating just talking about it.

Zhao Junyao couldn’t help but laugh.

”You, of all people!”

”Isn’t this ordinary food?”

Xia Ruqing raised an eyebrow.

”So what?”

”I come from an ordinary family, so what, are you embarrassed?”

Zhao Junyao was rendered speechless by her sharp retort.

”Alright, alright, I’ll go along with you!”

”That’s more like it!”

Xia Ruqing felt pleased.

Since becoming the main wife, her mindset had completely changed.

She used to be cautious.

But now, she finally felt like the rightful madam.

In her eyes, he was not the Emperor but a husband from an ordinary family.

So she dared to love, dare to hate, dare to speak back, and dare to act spoiled.

And Zhao Junyao liked her just like this.

She wasn’t blindly obedient; she had spirit and a sense of independence, a vibrant woman full of life!

Watching her laugh and play around him.

He felt his heart swell, filled to the brim.

So full that there was no room for anyone else!

...

Lunch was served.

Apart from her beloved lamb stew and scallion pancakes, there were other exquisite dishes.

After all, she was also the Empress.

The meals had to be properly arranged and presentable.

But she was particular, refusing to allow any dish she didn’t like to be served.

The small table had only braised lamb and a few appetizing side dishes.

To keep the lamb warm, she specifically used a small charcoal stove,

and the lamb in the pot bubbled and simmered, its aroma filling the air!

”Your Majesty, please try this!”

She placed a piece of lamb rib into Zhao Junyao’s bowl.

He smiled.

”You go ahead, don’t mind me!”

Seeing her mouth watering like a little glutton, he couldn’t bear to stop her!

”Hehehe, then I won’t be polite!”

With that, she began to enjoy the meal heartily.

Zhao Junyao: ”...”

”Slow down, no one’s going to take it from you!”

His eyes fell on her slender shoulders.

”You’ve been eating diligently for so long, where did all the meat go?!”

Prev Chapter Novel Info Next Chapter

Recommended Novels

Venerated Venomous Consort Mu Danfeng

Hidden Marriage Jiong Jiong You Yao

War Sovereign Soaring The Heavens Feng Qingyang

Stealing Spree Dyrem

My Youth Began With Him Baby Piggie

The wife of a powerful family: Huo Shao, how dare you flirt with me Gu Rong Rong

The Indomitable Master of Elixirs North Night

I Get A Random New Occupation Every Week No Right

Fully Leveled Bigshot Becomes A Farmgirl Three Dates

The 99th Divorce Wan Lili

Reborn : Space Intelligent Woman ZerahNeko

Hello, Mr. Major General Han Wuji

Young Master Mo, Are You Done Kissing? Qingqing Who Laughs

Unexpected Second Chance at Love Abeehiltz

Trial Marriage Husband: Need to Work Hard Passion Honey