A Foodie Transmigrated into the Palace-Chapter 879: Having a Daughter

After much discussion among the crowd.

Someone suddenly stood up to offer congratulations.

Then the second, the third person followed suit.

Since it was a matter concerning the Western Xia Royal Family, they dared not ask too many questions.

But given that King Western Xia himself announced it, it seemed unlikely to be false.

Saying congratulations was the right thing to do.

So, the sound of congratulations in the hall grew louder, making the scene quite lively at first glance.

However, as the saying goes: Some laugh, while others cry.

The Fifth Master and Prince Jin were among those present.

Even Princess Hai Feng had an unpleasant expression.

"Imperial Uncle, how can this be!"

"For so many years, I’ve never heard of having a sister?!"

She finished speaking and turned to Prince Jin.

"Father, is what my Imperial Uncle said true?"

"Do I truly have a cousin?"

Previously, she was the only daughter of the Western Xia Royal Family.

Be it her father, the Imperial Uncle, or everyone else, they all cherished her.

She was the one and only, the exalted Princess Hai Feng.

And now, suddenly popping up was some ’Princess Hai Tang’.

Ready to replace her position, to take everything away from her!

How could she not be flustered, how could she not be anxious?!

"Father, speak up, is it true?!"

Prince Jin looked somewhat conflicted.

His mind was also a mess, various emotions tangled like a ball of yarn.

The coup back then was orchestrated by him alone.

Afterwards, when the coup was suppressed, the Imperial Brother not only spared him but granted him the title of Prince Jin.

Promising him a position just below one person but above many, promising him real power to govern the vast lands.

And he, during these years... what has he done?!

Regarding Hai Tang.

His longstanding guilt surged up again.

If it weren’t for him back then, his Imperial Brother would not have been separated from his child for so many years.

After ascending the throne, due to the matter of Hai Tang, he lost interest in politics.

Thus giving him the opportunity to gradually take control of most of the state affairs.

He even...

Prince Jin looked at King Western Xia’s somewhat darkened complexion, hesitating to lift his head!

"Father!"

Hai Feng ran straight up to him anxiously saying.

"Speak up!"

"Tell me if it’s true!"

Prince Jin, with his head down, gritted his teeth.

"It is!"

What is there to shy away from admitting?!

Even if it’s done, so what?! To achieve great things, one doesn’t sweat the small stuff.

He simply wanted that position, simply found him displeasing, what’s so abnormal about that?!

That position should naturally be held by the capable, shouldn’t it?!

Hai Feng was stunned.

"It’s indeed true!"

"Do I indeed have a cousin?!"

She is a princess after all.

Henceforth, she would no longer be the Royal Family’s only daughter.

All her nobility, dignity, status, and pride would be stolen by another woman!

She would no longer be the center of everyone’s adoration; everything would be taken away!

In her heart, there was panic, unwillingness, and even a feeling of being deceived.

Prince Jin glanced at her and said firmly.

"Fengfeng, return to your seat!"

Hai Feng, with tears in her eyes, protested.

"No... I don’t..."

"Sit back down!" Prince Jin’s tone became harsher.

Hai Feng wiped her tears and ran away with red eyes.

Prince Jin gritted his teeth in agony, swallowed the blood, and lifted his head again.

"Imperial Brother, congratulations!"

These few words were said with all his might, managing not to lose composure.

King Western Xia responded with a faint smile.

"Thank you, Imperial Brother!"

After speaking, he sat back down with Ye Tang.

Seeing the awkward atmosphere, someone quickly tried to smooth things over.

Music and dance resumed, and the atmosphere gradually became lively again.

All unhappiness and joy were masked.

At least on the surface, it seemed harmonious.

No one noticed.

The Fifth Master, who had been eating with his head down, had a face mixed with frustration and anger.

His fist clenched tightly under the table, his gaze sharp and menacing.

’Originally thought Hai Feng was the sole Commandery Princess, having the same value as a princess!’

’Unexpectedly, Princess Hai Tang emerges! Now what’s the point of marrying a Commandery Princess?!’

’Most importantly, the cost of backing out now is even higher!’

In other words, he was in a dilemma!

The Fifth Master was gnashing his teeth in resentment.

Yet didn’t dare to show it, keeping his head down, feigning indifference!

Fortunately, the banquet was lively enough, with everyone toasting and drinking, going out to admire the moon.

Back and forth, no one paid heed to him.

...

After the You Hour.

Princess Hai Feng, drunk, was escorted away, and Ye Tang also left.

The female guests, inside and outside, gradually departed, leaving only some men continuing to drink.

King Western Xia appeared particularly joyous tonight.

Pulling Zhao Junyao back and forth, they drank quite a bit.

Slurring words, speaking some incoherent statements.

Zhao Junyao, hearing intermittently, didn’t give it much thought.

The two drank until the Xu Hour before departing, marking the end of the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet.

Over at Xia Ruqing’s side.

Returning to Duanning Palace, she removed the Phoenix Crown.

After bathing in hot water, she felt less fatigued.

Wearing soft, smooth silk undergarments, she lay on the bed.

Zi Yue found some medicated oil to massage her neck.

In her boredom, Xia Ruqing began to express her thoughts.

"They always say that things are unpredictable, I never thought Ye Tang would have such a lineage!"

"No wonder she can be a female general!"

The Western Xia Kingdom is known for its bold customs, even daughters can practice martial arts.

Just look at Hai Feng.

Therefore, it’s not surprising that Ye Tang has such talent and capability!

Zi Yue laughed.

"Indeed! In the Great Chu Dynasty, which daughter has the ability to become a female general?!!"

Speaking of this, even Zi Yue felt a sense of admiration.

After all, General Ye’s reputation was well-known to them.

Since returning from last year’s Guangnan battle.

Even the Little Palace Maids and Little Eunuchs knew that the Great Chu Dynasty had gained a remarkably capable female general.

Some Little Palace Maids were lucky enough to have seen General Ye.

Secretly embroidering handkerchiefs for General Ye.

As they put it, looking so heroic and bold, who cares about gender.

Besides, no marriage was possible, right?!

Xia Ruqing tilted her head, thought for a moment, then smiled and said.

"If I have a daughter in the future, she can learn whatever she wants!"

"If she doesn’t like studying, she needn’t study; if she likes martial arts, she can practice them!"

Zi Yue chuckled.

"Master, do you intend to raise the Princess to be like General Ye?"

Xia Ruqing quickly denied it.

"That’s not it!"

"I don’t mind what she’d become!"

"Just can’t let her turn into one of those noble ladies in the Capital City!"

They are all confined by rigid rules and etiquette.

Few of them live truly happy lives.

She herself might sacrifice, but she hoped her daughter would live joyfully.

"Let her love whoever she wishes, and marry them!"

"Let her do whatever she desires!"

"I want her to be happy!"

Zi Yue tilted her head, thought for a moment, and laughed approvingly.

"Your Majesty, what you say indeed makes sense!"

"So... when will you have the Little Princess?!"

Xia Ruqing instinctively touched her belly and sighed.

"Alas, perhaps not this year, likely next year!"