A Foodie Transmigrated into the Palace-Chapter 929: Success

Half a month later, at the beginning of October.

Zhao Junyao simultaneously received secret messages from both Xia Jingfeng in Yongzhou and Minister of Revenue Zhang Yan.

The former primarily reported that the people of Northwestern Yongzhou had successfully harvested the first season of potatoes.

The latter mainly reported on the cold regions of the Northwest, Southwest, and Northeast.

With the help of the government, the local people had successfully cultivated the first batch of potato seeds.

They were just waiting to plant them in the field next year for a bountiful harvest.

By then, the local people would be able to completely solve their food and clothing problem.

These two secret messages.

Zhao Junyao held them tightly in his hand, his heart filled with emotions.

For the past half year, he had poured almost all of his efforts into this.

In search of a cultivation method.

He worked hard with the officials of the Ministry of Revenue, almost going through all the agricultural books past and present.

Unexpectedly, they tried many methods.

In the end, they found that the method Qingqing mentioned was the most effective.

Simply bury the fruit in the field, and next year you’ll have a potato sprout.

Other cultivation methods could also sprout seedlings.

But none grew as robust as the ones from this method.

Zhao Junyao couldn’t help but chuckle wryly.

"Is it dumb luck, or is she wise beyond measure?"

He always felt that her little brain couldn’t possibly hold such knowledge.

"Never mind! Go see her."

He’s neglected her for more than half a month again.

Having overcome the difficulties this time, he wasn’t as busy anymore and should spend some quality time with her.

Zhao Junyao carefully stowed away the secret messages, feeling very happy as he stood up.

"Someone, prepare to head to the Duanning Palace!"

"Yes!"

Li Shengan didn’t dare delay in the slightest.

He quickly ordered people to prepare the things needed for the Emperor’s outing.

But Zhao Junyao waved his hand.

"No need to trouble yourself!"

With that, he changed into a different set of clothes with the Palace Maid’s help.

Then he strode out towards Duanning Palace.

Li Shengan looked at the Little Eunuch behind him and knocked on his head in frustration.

"What are you waiting for? Hurry up and follow!"

"Yes, yes, yes!"

A few Little Eunuchs hurriedly followed behind Li Shengan and quickly left.

...

Inside the Duanning Palace.

Xia Ruqing and the two children were squatting on the ground, eagerly watching the two kittens born from Da Bai and Little White.

Yellow Bean was excitedly circling everyone nearby.

The scene was joyful and harmonious.

"I don’t even know when they were born. Little White didn’t show any signs at all!" Xia Ruqing said in surprise.

Zi Yue also shook her head.

"I haven’t seen much of them recently, I didn’t notice!"

Beside them, Xiao Zhu Zi smiled and said.

"I did see them a few times in the back garden, but I didn’t know she was pregnant. I just thought she gained weight again!"

The words made everyone laugh.

Just then, a loud announcement came from outside.

"The Emperor has arrived!"

The cheerful atmosphere instantly vanished, and everyone grew tense.

Those who should welcome did so, those who should kneel, knelt.

Even Da Bai and Little White, alertly grabbed their kittens in their mouths, ready to leave at any moment.

Clad in the bright yellow dragon robe, Zhao Junyao strode in from outside.

Xia Ruqing quickly stepped forward to pay her respects.

"Greetings, Your Majesty!"

Henger and Yeye also mimicked her in greeting.

"Greetings, Father!"

Zhao Junyao looked at the scene and frowned slightly.

"Rise!"

Then asked.

"What’s going on here!"

Xia Ruqing thanked him and said with a smile.

"Returning to Your Majesty, Da Bai and Little White had two kittens. Henger and Yeye like them and are keeping them company!"

"Kittens?"

He curiously looked over.

Da Bai and Little White immediately, alertly, took their kids and elegantly walked away.

Their haughty backs seemed to say.

’So what if you’re the emperor?’

’I still won’t let you see my little babies!’

Zhao Junyao was left speechless.

’Won’t let me see? I’m not interested anyway!’

Thinking so, he glanced again at his two ’eyesores’ of sons.

He instructed the Wetnurse Nanny to take them away, then turned and strode inside.

Xia Ruqing was amused and at her wits’ end.

She quickly instructed Sister Liang and Sister Jiang.

"It’s getting late, take them to eat early and rest early!"

With that, she also went inside.

Henger and Yeye exchanged a glance.

Their little faces were filled with disappointment and... anger!

’As soon as Mother sees Father, she doesn’t want us anymore!’

’Yeah, Mother is bad!’

’Let’s go eat something nice and not save any for Mother!’

’Yeah, let’s go! I’ll ask Chef Su to make us some creamy cookies we love!’

"And not let Father eat any!"

"Uh-huh!"

The two brothers left hand in hand.

The Wetnurse Nanny and Sister behind them couldn’t help but chuckle.

...

Inside the room.

Looking at Zhao Junyao, whose complexion was fine.

Xia Ruqing cautiously asked.

"Your Majesty, why have you come today?"

Another ten days or half a month without a trace.

He was still as haggard as ever, just as absent from the Harem.

Anyone unaware would think he was sick.

Zhao Junyao quietly took a sip of tea.

Suddenly he took her hand.

"Qingqing, thank you!"

His haggard face was full of sincerity and emotion.

His Adam’s apple rolled slightly, coupled with a chin shadowed with stubble.

It was inexplicably sexy.

Her face turned red uncontrollably, and the hands he held became blazing hot.

She spoke nervously.

"Your Majesty... what... are you saying? I don’t understand!"

The truth was she didn’t understand.

Yet in her heart, she complained.

’What’s the point of being so handsome?’

’When he’s high in spirits, he’s an emperor ruling the world.’

’When he’s haggard, he’s a tender and beloved sickly handsome man!’

How can anyone live looking like this? It’s maddening.

"Qingqing..."

He looked at her and slowly leaned closer.

His astonishingly handsome face gradually enlarged in front of her.

His eyes overflowed with tender affection, a mingling of longing, fondness, love, and distress.

Xia Ruqing breathed nervously, lowered her eyes, and didn’t dare look him in the eyes (fearing she’d be dazzled).

Her lowered lashes trembled slightly, casting a shadow like two small fans on her face.

Feeling him getting closer and closer.

She simply closed her eyes.

Was he going to kiss her? Her heart was already pounding.

But it had only been half a year without intimacy, yet it felt like... a first love!

So shy, so joyful, so anticipated.

"Qingqing..."

He called her again.

Xia Ruqing excitedly nodded, softly replying.

"Your Majesty"

Then, Zhao Junyao continued gently and emotionally.

"The plant you call a potato, they’ve successfully cultivated it, and now the people of the Great Chu Dynasty finally won’t suffer from hunger and cold anymore!"

"..."

Silence!

The room fell silent as death.

The small flame burning in Xia Ruqing’s heart seemed to be doused with a bucket of ice-cold water.

’Chilled to the bone, heart soaring!’

’Heh, men!’

Must their emotional intelligence be so low?

Is now the time to talk about ’potatoes’?!

Zhao Junyao, however, was very excited.

He simply embraced her and continued.

"You have no idea how much effort I put in!"

"And, your brother, very well done!"