A Foodie Transmigrated into the Palace-Chapter 941: Milk and Bird’s Nest

But it’s finally the beginning of spring. 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

The snowflakes no longer pile up like in the cold winter; they melt as soon as they hit the ground.

By the time evening comes,

the ground is already covered with puddles of water, with bits of ice floating on top.

"This weather doesn’t feel like winter; it’s even colder than winter!"

Xia Ruqing lazily reclined on the kang, doodling on the misty window glass.

This glass is quite precious in ancient times, said to be made in foreign lands.

Even a small piece costs several taels of silver, and it’s not very clear.

Throughout the entire harem, only the two rooms she lived in were equipped with glass; the others still used traditional tiles.

Zi Yue entered with freshly boiled hot cow’s milk.

"My lady, this cow’s milk stewed with bird’s nest was cooked by Chef Su for the whole afternoon, please drink it while it’s hot to nourish yourself!"

Xia Ruqing wiped her hands with a silk handkerchief and sat up from the warm kang.

Looking at the stew pot on the small kang table, she felt a bit helpless.

"Why do I have to drink this every day lately?"

Zi Yue quickly advised.

"My lady, this superior bird’s nest is a gift from the Emperor!"

"The Emperor specifically instructed that you must drink this every day!"

Xia Ruqing felt even more helpless.

"The Emperor won’t be watching me every day. Whether I drink or not, he won’t know!"

As she spoke, she pushed the stew pot away with a face full of rejection.

This bird’s nest issue,

it should be traced back to half a month ago.

It’s unknown what upset Zhao Junyao.

First, he called Imperial Doctor Zhang to check his pulse.

Then he ordered Eunuch Li to deliver several large boxes of tribute bird’s nest and directly instructed the small kitchen to stew a bowl for her daily.

She knew this was something good and valuable, as rare things were always precious.

But, bird’s nest doesn’t really have any taste,

and she heard that this thing is basically some kind of bird’s saliva.

Tsk tsk!

Just this point alone made her feel somewhat disgusted.

Drinking it once every ten days or half a month would be acceptable.

But to ask her to drink it every day,

it was too difficult, she just didn’t like it!

Zi Yue urged again.

"My lady! The Emperor is also thinking about your health, you must not let down the Emperor’s kind intentions!"

Xia Ruqing frowned.

"Isn’t my body quite well?"

"Without reason, why use such... strongly nourishing supplements?"

She looked at Zi Yue.

Zi Yue lowered her head.

Xia Ruqing stared at her for a while and then asked.

"Are you hiding something from me?!"

Zi Yue shook her head quickly.

"No!"

"Really not?"

"Really... not, absolutely not!" Zi Yue said with determination.

Xia Ruqing looked at her for a while longer, then burst into laughter.

"Zi Yue, do you know that when you lie, you start to stutter?"

Zi Yue looked shocked.

"Ah? No... not likely!"

Xia Ruqing chuckled to herself, picking up the small white stew pot.

She gently scooped up the smooth, tender bird’s nest inside with a small spoon.

"I don’t mind eating it every day, but you need to tell me why?"

After all, she needed to understand.

Zi Yue, hearing this, then lowered her head, feeling very embarrassed.

"It really is... nothing can be hidden from you..."

"Speak up!"

Xia Ruqing scooped a spoonful of cow’s milk and sent it into her mouth.

Seeing this, Zi Yue knew she couldn’t hide it anymore and revealed the truth.

It turned out that:

The Emperor really wants children.

However, after all this effort, there was no result.

He then consulted the Imperial Physician, suspecting there might be something wrong with her body.

That led to Imperial Doctor Zhang checking her pulse.

After the doctor checked, he might have noticed that her body was somewhat weak.

Hence, the daily bowl of cow’s milk bird’s nest stew.

After hearing this, Xia Ruqing was utterly stupefied.

"So, this is the reason!"

Zi Yue nodded silently.

Then, remembering something, she added.

"My lady, the Emperor also said that whether or not you have a child isn’t the main concern; the main thing is to get your body in good condition!"

"Make sure there are no negative aftereffects!"

Xia Ruqing nodded thoughtfully.

Thinking: That is indeed true!

"Then... do you know what exactly the Imperial Physician said?"

"Where exactly am I weak?"

Zi Yue frowned, thinking for a moment.

"I think he said... after your last pregnancy with twins, it harmed your body!"

"The doctor’s intention is for you to properly nurse your body back to health!"

Xia Ruqing nodded.

"Oh! I see!"

"In that case, why didn’t you tell me earlier?!"

Zi Yue gave an awkward smile.

"We were also worried that you’d get anxious!"

Xia Ruqing breathed a sigh of relief.

"I get more anxious when you don’t say anything!"

"Being so mysterious, I thought I had caught some disease!"

After speaking, she picked up the stew pot and began eating it bite by bite.

Nurturing the body.

Since it’s Imperial Doctor Zhang’s prescription, it’s better for her to obediently eat it.

After all, she was afraid of death and cherished life.

In the future, she still wanted to live a few more years, enjoy the joy of family, and a peaceful life!

"What illness could you possibly have, my lady? You’re perfectly fine!" Zi Yue replied with a grin.

"Just keep eating well, there’s more for tomorrow!"

Xia Ruqing also laughed.

This was one of the perks of marrying into the royal family.

This era might seem a bit inhumane.

However, she couldn’t change it.

Thus, marrying the wealthiest Emperor was certainly more enjoyable.

The items tributed to the Emperor were undoubtedly of the highest quality.

She never had to worry about counterfeit, fake, or inferior products.

She could eat to her heart’s content, assured that everything was of the best quality!

Having eaten and drunk her fill, the sky had darkened.

A bowl of cow’s milk bird’s nest wasn’t very filling,

so a proper dinner was necessary.

She glanced at the sky outside.

She thought Zhao Junyao wouldn’t come tonight.

Unexpectedly, before they even set the table, someone came on his own.

After the usual greetings,

Zhao Junyao skillfully took off his shoes and sat across from her on the small kang table.

Because of the bird’s nest,

Xia Ruqing felt warmth and sweetness in her heart. She decided to be more gentle and considerate tonight.

So she obediently asked.

"Your Majesty, what would you like to eat tonight?!"

Zhao Junyao looked up, smiling at her.

"Anything is fine, I leave it up to you!"

Xia Ruqing said,

"It’s damp outside, let’s have something sour and spicy tonight!"

"We’ll have a spicy pot sour fish, a small mushroom stewed chicken, a pickled pepper crystal trotters, and then..."

Adding up, she ordered over a dozen dishes.

The desserts afterward included pumpkin porridge, glutinous rice cakes, and others.

Based on her experience, these were all the Emperor’s favorites.

Sure enough, Zhao Junyao nodded with satisfaction.

"Not bad!"

The dinner was served, with aromas filling the room.

The two of them ate while chatting.

During the meal, Xia Ruqing talked about the bird’s nest and thanked with a giggle.

"I thank Your Majesty for the concern!"

She thought he might say something sweet like, ’Who else would I care for if not you?’ or ’I don’t want you to be weak and suffer in the future.’

But unexpectedly, Zhao Junyao calmly replied.

"I’m not concerned about you; I just want a daughter early!"

After hearing this, Xia Ruqing’s heart felt quite cold.

She was amused yet exasperated, wanting to kick him a few times.

Unexpectedly, he caught her foot and pulled it into his arms.

"Qingqing, why don’t we... try harder?"

Xia Ruqing’s face flushed immediately.

"Your Majesty, we’re still eating!"