A Foodie Transmigrated into the Palace-Chapter 943: It’s a Potato

However, not knowing when it started.

She had already connected spiritually with this body.

She could sense its emotions and understand its love and hate.

Their hearts seemed to be intertwined long ago, indistinguishable!

She got up and moved forward, carefully observing Xia Jingfeng, then said incredulously.

"How did you become like this?"

The man before her no longer had the appearance of a young boy but clearly looked like a grown man.

His tall body, sturdy physique, faint stubble, dark skin, and sharp features.

Everything and everything was so different from him three years ago.

It all spoke of how much hardship and adversity he had gone through these three years.

Her gaze fell upon the blue long gown he was wearing, murmuring.

"I should’ve thought about it; you love wearing long gowns!"

"But..."

"How did you grow so tall!"

Her tone was somewhat excited.

While speaking, her eyes continued to appraise him up and down.

Even her hands couldn’t help but hold his arm, caressing his solid body, as if she couldn’t believe the person in front of her was real.

Alive like a mother’s longing for her returning ’son’ over the years.

Xia Jingfeng then smiled broadly.

"Sis!"

"I’m already eighteen! I became an adult long ago!"

Xia Ruqing was startled again.

Thinking it over, it seemed about right, for men in ancient times could marry at fifteen.

Eighteen is considered a big boy even in modern times.

Such height is not strange at all.

Xia Ruqing lowered her head and smiled.

"Look at me!"

"I thought you were the frail boy who only followed behind me!"

Honestly.

It’s not just his sister.

Even a stranger couldn’t connect the solid big boy in front of them with the frail little bean sprout they remembered as the same person.

Xia Jingfeng chuckled embarrassedly.

"Sis, stop bringing up the past!"

"I lacked ability back then, but from now on... Sibling, let me protect you!"

This sentence echoed countless times in his heart, brewed over and over, and finally, he spoke it out.

Xia Ruqing was caught between tears and laughter.

"Alright, alright!"

"You protect me!"

Just as the words fell, someone beside them lightly coughed and then a voice came.

"There’s no need for protection; my beloved consort shall be well cared for by me, without interference from others!"

With these words,

Xia Ruqing suddenly recalled that this was the Emperor’s Imperial Study Room.

She quickly turned around and with respect to the overlooked Zhao Junyao, greeted him.

"Forgive me, Emperor, I was momentarily excited..."

Before she could kneel, Zhao Junyao held her up with one hand.

"Alright, alright!"

He continued.

"Today in Zhaochen Palace, I am hosting a banquet to cleanse my loyal subject!"

"Noble Consort is now commanding the harem, and naturally as a companion. How do you both feel?!"

Xia Ruqing and Xia Jingfeng were both stunned.

Xia Ruqing’s eyes reddened slightly, and she laughed while choked up.

"I thank the Emperor!"

Xia Jingfeng also looked delighted.

"Subject thanks the Emperor for his favor!"

How long had it been since he dined with his sister?!

Moreover, his deeds over the past three years merited this meal.

Zhao Junyao smiled contentedly.

"Good!"

"Li Shengan, instruct the Small Kitchen, to set the banquet!"

"Understood!"

Li Shengan promptly replied and went off to deliver the verbal order.

...

Outside the Imperial Study Room.

Little Zhuzi saw his master bustling all morning and was quite puzzled.

"Master!"

"What have you been busy with all morning?"

Li Shengan, having run back and forth until his waist and back were sore.

Upon seeing Little Zhuzi questioning him, he immediately retorted in annoyance.

"You little rascal, where have you been all morning, not coming to assist your master!"

"I’m exhausted from this morning!"

Little Zhuzi dared not ask more and quickly replied.

"Master, if you have any tasks, just instruct your disciple, and you may rest!"

Li Shengan glanced at him coolly, disdainfully said.

"Forget it!"

"The Emperor is going to entertain Lord Xia, you’ll spoil it for me later!"

"You just stay here and keep watch!"

Saying that, with a sweep of his duster, he supported his back and left swiftly.

Little Zhuzi dared not make noise either.

Followed a few steps forward, then could only return to keep watch.

He touched his head in confusion.

"Didn’t Master just instruct me early to greet the Empress Dowager? How long has it been, and he forgot?"

Li Shengan indeed forgot, completely muddled.

But it didn’t matter; he only needed to remember the most essential task.

...

The luncheon was an imperial feast made by the Small Imperial Kitchen.

Because Zhao Junyao also extremely disliked those ostentatious dishes that looked good but tasted bad.

Thus, these dishes were those Xia Ruqing previously liked.

He thought.

Since Qingqing likes them, her brother probably has similar tastes, and would like them too.

So the dishes on this table.

Were all delicious, and the presentation didn’t differ much from the intricately carved dishes of traditional imperial feasts.

Even so, they were enough to make one’s mouth water.

Xia Ruqing was very pleased and praised.

"The Imperial Kitchen’s chefs on the Emperor’s side are getting better and better!"

Zhao Junyao laughed and said.

"Still thanks to the good teaching of my beloved consort!"

Back then, she personally went to the Small Imperial Kitchen to prepare several home-cooked dishes for the Emperor.

The chefs gradually understood that the Emperor preferred home-cooked meals.

Since then,

The head chefs have exerted themselves to find ways to make dishes both appealing and delicious.

They researched many dishes, including many that were very popular among the people.

Upon following this path diligently, they discovered.

Not only did the Emperor eat more than before, but they also received frequent praise.

Indeed!

Turns out the Emperor had a taste for this type!

Thus, they improved more and more.

And that’s how today’s table full of deliciously aromatic dishes came to be. 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

Xia Ruqing held a small bowl of rice, tasting one dish at a time.

After sampling an entire table, she felt full and satisfied and set down her utensils.

"It’s been a long time since I last ate at the Emperor’s place, I’ll have to come more often!"

Zhao Junyao also set down his chopsticks.

"Doesn’t my beloved consort find your kitchen better?"

Xia Ruqing laughed it off.

"Both are good, both are good!"

"Now I finally understand, some words shouldn’t be too definitive!"

With this one sentence, all three burst into laughter.

Xia Jingfeng was not one to indulge in gluttony.

He also set down his chopsticks, smiling.

"Why don’t you wait a bit longer, Sis; there’s still one dish left!"

Xia Ruqing was surprised.

"There’s another dish? No way, it’s been so long?"

Zhao Junyao added.

"This dish was brought back by Jingfeng from afar!"

Xia Ruqing nodded expectantly.

"Then I must taste it well!"

Before she finished her words, a palace attendant brought up a dish.

Indeed, it was a dish.

When the maid placed the dish on the table and lifted the lid, the aroma of potatoes wafted over.

Xia Ruqing’s eyes widened.

"Isn’t this... potatoes?"