A Foodie Transmigrated into the Palace-Chapter 964: ’Home’?

"You don’t have to worry about anything else; everything is in my hands!"

Yang Chenyi generally disliked nagging.

It was rare for him to give her so many instructions today.

Xia Caiying was deeply moved, her eyes becoming slightly moist.

"Alright, sir! You’ve been exhausted these past few days; quickly lie down and rest!"

"Hmm!"

Yang Chenyi responded, got up, and took off his outer garment.

After a simple wash, he went to rest.

In the latter part of the afternoon.

The Summer Resort was extremely quiet.

Not until dusk did people gradually start to come out.

Xia Ruqing was the first to wake up.

To be precise, she woke up from hunger.

As soon as she opened her eyes, there was no time to think about anything else; she quickly called out to someone.

"Zi Yue! Go ask Chef Jiang what new dishes there are today!"

Zi Yue entered with a smile.

"Madam, we brought a cartload of fresh vegetables and fish from the palace; all your favorite foods are here!"

"They’re kept chilled with ice! Whatever you want to eat, just let us know!"

Xia Ruqing thought for a moment and asked.

"Do we have lamb?"

Zi Yue was momentarily stunned.

"Lamb? It should... be available!"

"Do you want to eat it, Madam?"

In the scorching heat of June, wanting to eat something as hot as lamb was unexpected.

Xia Ruqing was decisive.

"Go and check, I want to eat it!"

"Oh, and check if there’s lamb tripe or lamb liver; that’s what I crave the most!"

In her past life, she had once accidentally tasted spicy lamb offal.

She still remembered that taste.

The lamb was marinated without a hint of gaminess.

First, stir-fry the lamb offal, then add various ingredients and side dishes to continue stir-frying.

Once all the ingredients were about eighty percent cooked, add enough water.

Simmer slowly until the essence of all the ingredients blends into the thick soup, and the lamb offal dish is ready.

If you like it spicy, drizzling red chili oil at the end enhances the flavor.

Just thinking about it made her mouth water.

"Go quickly, if there is any, have Chef Jiang make a bowl of it!"

After becoming pregnant, not only did her tastes change to unusual cravings, but she also couldn’t wait a moment longer to eat.

With instructions in hand, Zi Yue hurried away.

She returned shortly, smiling as she reported back.

"Madam, Chef Jiang said everything is available!"

"However, Chef Jiang mentioned those lamb offals were initially meant for the servants!"

"When she suddenly heard you wanted them, she was quite surprised!"

Xia Ruqing was excited and said.

"Why the uncertainty? Quickly have her make a bowl of lamb offal!"

"And make sure it’s spicy!"

"Best if it also includes some greens, bamboo shoots, and gourd slices! If there are tomatoes, add one or two!"

There was nothing else she needed to instruct.

She trusted Chef Jiang to do it perfectly!

Zi Yue was amused yet helpless.

"Yes, Madam!"

She then asked.

"Is there anything else you wish to eat? On such a hot day, you can’t only eat this!"

Too much could cause heat exhaustion!

Xia Ruqing pondered for a long time but couldn’t think of anything, so she said.

"Fry up some small greens, without any spice, steam a fish, and boil some river shrimp!"

Let Henger and them come over to eat with me!"

Outside the palace, there’s no need to be so meticulous.

"Alright!"

Zi Yue responded, shaking her head in helplessness, and went off.

What she wanted to say was:

This time, Madam’s pregnancy cravings were remarkably different from before.

Previously, she loved to eat sour and light foods.

This time, she’s delighted by spiciness.

Moreover, she can’t wait a moment longer when she craves something, and nothing else seems to please her.

Among a whole table full of dishes.

Only one pleases her, and she would just eat that one.

No matter how well the other dishes are prepared, they don’t even catch her eye.

Could it be that this time it’s really a little princess?

If it truly is, then this little princess might just have this kind of personality!

Zi Yue dared not think too much, and hurriedly instructed the kitchen maid to prepare the food.

The evening meal began.

Xia Ruqing dined with the two children.

It was almost identical to the palace.

With palace maids, eunuchs, and the wetnurse nanny of the children, the lively crowd was cheerful.

The only regret was that Zhao Junyao was not present.

However, this was something Xia Ruqing realized only after she was full, after soothing the children to sleep, and lying in bed by herself.

After all, in the past.

She used to lie with Zhao Junyao, caressing her round belly on the kang bed.

This time, it was just her.

"Sigh!"

Xia Ruqing sighed.

"Before leaving the palace, I longed to come out!"

"But once out, I started missing home on the very first day!"

"People, how strange!"

Could it be age? Is the desire to explore not as intense as before?

"For so long, I’ve considered the palace as a cage!"

"I thought once I escaped there, I’d be free to fly happily!"

"Now it seems, I was wrong!"

Zi Su just laughed and said.

"Madam, you just arrived; it’s natural not to adapt right away!"

"Besides, the palace is your home!"

"When out, surely everyone misses home to some extent!"

Xia Ruqing squinted and murmured.

"Home?"

This word is so warm and sacred.

Not any place can be called a home.

It’s a concern embedded in the blood.

’Could it be, she has a home now?’

She had been in this world for more than eight years.

Initially, with the man considered a supreme being, she was only eager to please and win favor.

The goal was simply to survive,

gradually, she had children.

He pampered, loved, and protected her consistently for years.

Even a stone heart should have warmed by now, feeling ungrateful would be a lie.

But she knew in her heart she shouldn’t love.

He was the ruler, she was merely a concubine.

What right did she have?

Even if she had the right, the ancient court didn’t permit it!

Not to mention, he had so many other concubines.

The worst part was she had to stay amicable with them, not feel jealous, not get angry, let alone monopolize royal favor.

Look at how distorted such feelings are.

Love should be a one-on-one journey.

Now, so many people were involved, wasn’t it awkward?!

Therefore.

She dared not think about it, dared not look.

She liked him, kissed him, missed him, but dared not dwell on ’love’.

So when Zi Su suddenly mentioned the word ’home.’

She was shocked, not daring to accept it.

She smiled awkwardly.

"Indeed!"

"After all, it is home!"

In truth, whether it is or isn’t doesn’t matter much; best not to dwell on it!

Xia Ruqing yawned and stretched leisurely.

"Alright, I’m tired"

"It’s been a long day, utterly worn out!"

The two little buns fell asleep early, clearly exhausted as well.

"Yes, I will prepare the bed for you right away!"

"It’s cool and pleasant here, so you should get a good rest!"

"Hmm!"

Xia Ruqing nodded.

The bed was covered with a silk mattress, smooth and breathable.

The bed canopies were made of sheer muslin, still transparent even through several layers, not stuffy at all.

The quilt was lined with a thin layer of cotton, enough to keep warm without catching cold at night.

The pillow remained filled with buckwheat hulls.

Though not luxurious, it was breathable and comfortable.

And exuded a faint, refreshing scent from the wheat husks!