A Foodie Transmigrated into the Palace-Chapter 931: "Guidance

A spring night full of passion, several times entangled.

The next day was a rest day.

Zhao Junyao, who had been busy for more than half a year, decided to give himself a proper day off.

In the morning, he held the soft and boneless beauty in his arms, sleeping until the sun was high in the sky.

Xia Ruqing opened her eyes and, seeing he was still there, was startled.

"Emperor, wake up?! Emperor!"

She hurriedly woke Zhao Junyao, feeling guilty and kneeling on the bed.

"Emperor, I deserve to die!"

"I shouldn’t have lingered in bed and delayed your court affairs!"

She lowered her head, full of self-blame and shame.

Zhao Junyao was somewhat amused yet helpless.

"Qingqing, what nonsense are you talking about? I’ve already woken up three times!"

Meaning, you haven’t delayed anything; I’m just taking it easy today.

Xia Ruqing peeked at him a few times.

Only then did she half-believe.

Her heart was finally at ease.

"That’s good!"

As long as she hadn’t caused any delay.

Otherwise, if it got out, who knows how it would be talked about.

For instance:

The Empress’s mourning period just ended, and the Noble Consort seduced the Emperor to the point of neglecting court.

Or perhaps:

The Noble Consort used all her wiles to enchant the Emperor for the throne.

Tsk tsk tsk!

Better not, she still has her pride.

She wiped her sweat and asked.

"Are you resting today?"

Zhao Junyao nodded.

"Why? After a busy half year, am I not allowed a day off?"

"Of course, of course, of course!"

Xia Ruqing quickly fawned in agreement.

Zhao Junyao smiled contentedly.

"That’s more like it!"

Then he asked.

"Lately, does your little kitchen have any new dishes? I’d like to try them."

Speaking of this.

Xia Ruqing was well-informed.

She eagerly introduced several dishes immediately.

Zhao Junyao smiled.

"Good!"

"Today, I want to try your new dishes, Qingqing!"

Indeed, many of those so-called new dishes were concocted by Xia Ruqing.

It was really just out of boredom.

"Alright!"

Xia Ruqing said happily.

Then.

She personally attended to the Emperor as he got up.

After washing up, she went to serve breakfast.

...

October passed quickly.

With the arrival of the winter and twelfth months.

The Ninth Year of Jiayuan was nearing its end.

Just as the twelfth month began.

The Minister Yang’s Residence in the Capital City started to busy itself for the eldest son’s marriage.

The betrothal gifts had been sent.

They were only preparing for the wedding ceremony in half a month.

But even so.

They couldn’t escape the complex rituals and various sundry details.

After all, he was the eldest legitimate son getting married, different from others.

Without surprise, this was the direct line of the Yang Family, destined to continue.

So the wedding ceremony was much more elaborate and grand than that of other royal clan members.

One can imagine the busyness of the Yang Family.

Meanwhile.

The Xia Family, far away, was not any better off, equally overwhelmed.

Although not the legitimate daughter getting married.

But Xia Caiying was to marry into the Minister’s Mansion as a Young Lady, a very rare high match.

Moreover.

Lady Wen had been raised to the Second Lady by Old Master Xia.

So Cai Yang could no longer be considered an unpresentable minor daughter.

Therefore, all marriage preparations were made according to the standards for a legitimate daughter, which was reasonable.

Because it was a distant marriage.

In the early twelfth month, the bride had to set off, traveling from Anzhou to the Capital City.

So these two days, the Xia Residence was particularly busy.

Everyone in the He Residence was doing the final checks and preparations for the Second Young Mistress.

...

On the night before departure.

Old Master Xia went to Lady Wen’s room.

Xia Caiying was also there.

Father, daughter, and mother, the three were rarely gathered together.

Old Master Xia seemed to finally realize he was a father.

So he sat high, beginning his ’earnest guidance’ to his daughter.

The general idea was.

’The Yang Family is a noble family, and you are marrying the eldest son. After entering the family, in a few years, you’ll take charge of a large family!’

’So you must learn more, observe more, and think more. Don’t make decisions blindly if you don’t understand, consult the elders often!’

Xia Caiying knelt with her head lowered.

"Thank you, Father, for your guidance!"

Old Master Xia nodded with satisfaction and continued.

"The other virtues and etiquettes, I believe your mother has taught you, so I won’t say much!"

"Just one thing!"

Xia Caiying lifted her gaze, ready to listen.

She thought her father might at least show some concern: to take care of herself.

After all, once she left, who knew when they’d meet again.

Some maidens never saw their parents again after marriage.

She thought her father would at least give her some advice.

Unexpectedly, his last words left her speechless.

"Once you leave, you’ll be the Young Lady of the Yang Family, the future mistress!"

"In the future, you should maintain contact with your elder sister in the palace!"

"Support your younger brothers and sisters."

"I know Lady Yao once wronged your mother and you three, but she has been punished!"

"Your younger siblings are still young, they are innocent!"

"I am old, my only wish is to see you siblings united, so we can prosper the Xia Family!"

When he said the last sentence.

Old Master Xia’s eyes were full of excitement and ’unspoken’ ambition.

But this excitement.

Only touched himself while it disgusted others.

Xia Caiying’s last bit of hope disappeared.

She finally understood.

In her father’s heart.

She was nothing more than a tool to support ’others’.

Even previously, when she had no abilities, she wasn’t even considered a tool.

Having lived for so long.

She had never received a word of comfort, a word of concern.

Haha... how ironic.

Support?!

Fine! I’ll support well!

Father, since you have personally requested, how can I disappoint you!

Xia Caiying smiled brightly.

"Father is right, don’t worry, daughter understands your painstaking efforts!"

Old Master Xia was even more satisfied.

"Good!"

"I always knew you were a good child!"

"After all, it’s the upbringing of the Capital City’s noble family!"

"Later, your third sister must also be sent to your elder brother, to have a Sister properly teach her!"

"That’s the proper way!"

This sentence.

Not only Xia Caiying, but even Lady Wen frowned.

’Ha...’

’So easily said, just send her over?!’

’Is my son indebted to you?!’

That position was earned by Tingfeng risking his life.

How could the daughter of that woman just easily enjoy the benefits?

Wasn’t it too ironic?

Xia Caiying sneered secretly.

’Great, bring it on!’

’My brother and sister-in-law are very amiable!’

’Let’s see if she has the ability to live there!’

Even though her sister-in-law hadn’t been to the Xia family, she knew the gist of past events.

No need to remind her, her sister-in-law would know what to do.

At that time, she must visit often.

Wouldn’t want to miss a good show, right?!

Thinking this way, Xia Caiying even felt a little anticipation.

She quickly smiled.

"Father is right!"

"Third Sister is our family’s legitimate daughter, she must be well taught, wouldn’t want her to be belittled for being inexperienced!"