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A Foodie Transmigrated into the Palace

Chapter 1426 - 1424: The Pupil Surpasses the Master · Oct 18, 2026

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1401 Chapter 1401 - 1399: Taking a Concubine 2 2026-10-18
1402 Chapter 1402 - 1400: A Beautiful Night and Lovely Scenery 2026-10-18
1403 Chapter 1403 - 1401: Deep Coma 2026-10-18
1404 Chapter 1404 - 1402: Poisoned (1) 2026-10-18
1405 Chapter 1405 - 1403: Poisoned (Part 2) 2026-10-18
1406 Chapter 1406 - 1404: What Are You Going to Do About This? 2026-10-18
1407 Chapter 1407 - 1405: It Wasn’t Intentional 2026-10-18
1408 Chapter 1408 - 1406: Hatred 2026-10-18
1409 Chapter 1409 - 1407: Pressured (1) 2026-10-18
1410 Chapter 1410 - 1408: Pressure (2) 2026-10-18
1411 Chapter 1411 - 1409: I Will Take Back Everything That Belongs to Me 2026-10-18
1412 Chapter 1412 - 1410: I Will Definitely Support You 2026-10-18
1413 Chapter 1413 - 1411: Can’t I Come Without a Reason? 2026-10-18
1414 Chapter 1414 - 1412: Is It Really Necessary to Be This Generous? 2026-10-18
1415 Chapter 1415 - 1413: Was I Out of My Mind Back Then? 2026-10-18
1416 Chapter 1416 - 1414: Time Reveals a Person’s Heart 2026-10-18
1417 Chapter 1417 - 1415: The Age of No Doubt 2026-10-18
1418 Chapter 1418 - 1416: Streets 2026-10-18
1419 Chapter 1419 - 1417: Testing the Waters 2026-10-18
1420 Chapter 1420 - 1418: Probing 2 2026-10-18
1421 Chapter 1421 - 1419: Weren’t You So Tough? 2026-10-18
1422 Chapter 1422 - 1420: It’s All My Fault 2026-10-18
1423 Chapter 1423 - 1421: Was It Deliberate? 2026-10-18
1424 Chapter 1424 - 1422: You’re Jealous? 2026-10-18
1425 Chapter 1425 - 1423: Bestowal of Marriage 2026-10-18
1426 Chapter 1426 - 1424: The Pupil Surpasses the Master 2026-10-18
1427 Chapter 1427 - 1425: All in the Family 2026-10-18
1428 Chapter 1428 - 1426: There’s No Such Thing as Perfection 2026-10-18
1429 Chapter 1429 - 1427: It’s Just a Dream 2026-10-18
1430 Chapter 1430 - 1428: Leisurely 2026-10-18
1431 Chapter 1431 - 1429: I Just Like You 2026-10-18
1432 Chapter 1432 - 1430: Not Going Back 2026-10-18
1433 Chapter 1433 - 1431: Not Going Back (2) 2026-10-18
1434 Chapter 1434 - 1432: The Grand Wedding (Part 1) 2026-10-18
1435 Chapter 1435 - 1433: The Grand Wedding (Part 2) 2026-10-18
1436 Chapter 1436 - 1434: The Wedding (Part 3) 2026-10-18
1437 Chapter 1437 - 1435: Tea Ceremony 1 2026-10-18
1438 Chapter 1438 - 1436: Serving Tea 2 2026-10-18
1439 Chapter 1439 - 1437: Returning to the Residence 2026-10-18
1440 Chapter 1440 - 1438: Aggrieved 2026-10-18
1441 Chapter 1441 - 1439: Marriage Proposal Discussions 2026-10-18
1442 Chapter 1442 - 1440: Matchmaking 2 2026-10-18
1443 Chapter 1443 - 1441: No Worries About Marriage 2026-10-18
1444 Chapter 1444 - 1442: How Dare They Refuse? 2026-10-18
1445 Chapter 1445 - 1443: Attending the Banquet 1 2026-10-18
1446 Chapter 1446 - 1444: Attending the Banquet (2) 2026-10-18
1447 Chapter 1447 - 1445: It’s All My Fault 2026-10-18
1448 Chapter 1448 - 1446: You’d Better Watch Yourself 2026-10-18
1449 Chapter 1449 - 1447: The Truth Is... 2026-10-18
1450 Chapter 1450 - 1448: Looking for Trouble 1 2026-10-18

”Still have to wait until next year! I was hoping to attend your wedding sooner!”

Yilan sighed with a hint of resentment.

Yue Er glanced at her indifferently.

”You’re living quite well now, so why are you still eager to leave?”

”Although Nan Yunze took a concubine, hasn’t he changed? Why are you being unforgiving?”

”What does Maternal Aunt Tan have left to compete with you now?”

Hearing this, Yilan frowned and retorted.

”I haven’t tried to leave!”

”I’m just... still holding onto some anger!”

”You can say I’m being difficult or unappreciative!”

”But I just don’t want to forgive!” She spoke with firm resolve.

No matter what, the injuries she suffered back then were borne alone, with no one to help her.

All those harsh words, mistrust, and deep misunderstandings.

They poured over her like buckets of filthy water, engulfing her.

At that time, who cared about how she endured it all?

Understanding this, Yue Er didn’t say more, offering only a gentle piece of advice.

”As long as you’re happy!”

”But if you still want to be with him, forgive him; if not, then separate!”

”Just lingering like this doesn’t seem good either!”

Yilan shook her head bitterly.

She neither wanted to separate nor reconcile.

Her temper was strong, her heart narrow; she wanted to punish him properly, to return equally all the suffering and grievances she had endured over the years.

Once he had tasted enough bitterness and endured enough grievances, then she’d forgive him.

For now... sorry, she didn’t want to forgive.

”Alright, let’s not talk about this anymore!”

”How about something cheerful?”

Knowing that saying more wouldn’t help, Yue Er changed the topic, chatting about other interesting events in the Capital City.

She even kept Yilan for lunch until afternoon when they finally parted ways.

...

With spring gone and autumn coming, time flew by in an instant.

The ground of the Imperial Garden was covered with fallen leaves, chrysanthemums in full bloom, osmanthus fragrant in the air.

A flock of birds chirping merrily flitted among the fallen leaves; their crisp, pleasant chirping echoed in the clear and refreshing autumn sky, unknowingly lifting one’s spirits.

Once they were tired of frolicking, they gathered together in flocks and headed south.

When all the birds completed their southern migration, more than half of autumn had passed.

On this day, Xia Ruqing leaned against the window, quietly watching the fallen leaves outside.

Tired of watching, she put aside the scroll she was holding and took a delightful nap.

Waking again, it was already evening.

From time to time, the small kitchen wafted the aroma of dishes, tantalizing the taste buds, making it hard to resist hunger.

Excitedly, she got up, changed her clothes, and was about to go out to dine.

Unexpectedly, she bumped into Zhao Junyao, who was returning from the Imperial Study Room.

”Emperor?”

Zhao Junyao pulled her up.

”Why are you going out at this time!”

Xia Ruqing chuckled.

”The room was a bit stuffy, so I’m stepping out to have a look!”

”I’ll join you!”

Zhao Junyao turned directly, and the two sat side by side on the swing in the courtyard.

They silently admired the orange sunset, more beautiful than any shimmering silk, without a word between them.

After an eternity, Zhao Junyao suddenly asked.

”What have you been busy with today?”

Xia Ruqing felt a bit anxious but still smiled.

”It’s not worrying about Chenchen!”

”Jingfeng was unwilling to marry and dragged on till nearly thirty!”

”I’m really afraid Chenchen will be the same!”

”Even Yue Er is engaged now—how can I not be anxious?”

Zhao Junyao ruffled her long hair.

”Actually...”

”I’m quite anxious too!”

Xia Ruqing thought he was going to comfort her again but unexpectedly heard this.

She burst into laughter.

”What are you anxious about?”

Without thinking, Zhao Junyao replied directly.

”I want to retire quickly!”

”Once the boy marries and has a son, popular sentiment will stabilize more!”

”Then, I can retire and live in seclusion!”

Xia Ruqing was puzzled.

”Why have you suddenly had this thought? You used to always vow to devote your whole life to the Great Chu Dynasty!”

How had your sentiments changed suddenly?

Zhao Junyao didn’t answer immediately, only smiled faintly.

The gaze fixed on the sunset sparkled with complex longing and... sweet memories.

After a long while, he suddenly asked.

”Qingqing, do you remember that little fishing village in Guangnan that year?”

”Of course I remember!”

Xia Ruqing replied firmly.

”Do you like it?”

”Of course I like it! But... those memories aren’t pleasant, and I’d rather not go back there!”

She felt somewhat frustrated.

They nearly faced life and death separation then; such encounters she hardly wished to risk again, so... maybe not.

...

”How about going elsewhere?”

Zhao Junyao suddenly envisioned.

Xia Ruqing was a bit puzzled.

”Emperor, what’s wrong with you lately? You’re speaking quite oddly—are you feeling unwell?”

Zhao Junyao smiled.

”No, don’t guess wildly!”

”I’m just... a bit tired, that’s all!”

Xia Ruqing pondered for a long while and finally thought of a good place.

”If you do want to go out, how about Jiangnan? I like the banks of the Qinhuai River; I want to find Jingfeng!”

”Sure!”

”Wherever you say, we’ll go there!”

Xia Ruqing sighed again.

”But... I also want to see Chenchen getting married!”

”It would be even better if there were a grandchild!”

Zhao Junyao laughed.

”Don’t worry!”

”Whatever you want, I’ll find a way to give it to you!”

...

Far away in the Eastern Palace, Crown Prince Chen suddenly sneezed several times.

He raised his head from the pile of memorials with a look of doubt, faintly frowning.

’Is someone talking about me?’

Surveying the surroundings, he found the environment unchanged.

The attendant quietly standing by, Palace Maids far in the outer hall, the crisp autumn air outside, and even the leaves seemed unwilling to move.

He finally relaxed.

Once more, he buried his handsome and energetic face into the towering pile of memorials.

Indeed.

His father had aged; most memorials were sent to him.

Only in crucial decisions, when he couldn’t decide, would they be sent to his father.

Now he could skillfully handle most of the court’s affairs.

The saying ”the pupil surpasses the master” held true!

He devoted himself entirely to political matters.

Only wishing to bear more responsibility so his father could relax a bit.

As for the matter of marriage, he hadn’t thought much about it.

If his parents insisted on deciding for him, he would comply.

If not, he still didn’t wish to consider it.

After all, for a lifelong partner, he hoped to choose himself.

No matter how late, no matter what time, when fate comes, he’s ready.

...

As autumn turned to winter again.

Again came the dullest season for Xia Ruqing.

After the first snow fell, Xia Ruqing lay by the window, tracing patterns in the mist on the glass with her fingers.

Zi Yue saw this and couldn’t help but suggest.

”Madam, don’t you love reading books?”

”The Crown Prince has sent new ones from outside the palace!”

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