A Foodie Transmigrated into the Palace-Chapter 978: Worrying Won’t Help

Zhao Junyao finally stopped having suspicions.

He sent the Imperial Physicians away.

Only then did his heart finally settle back into his chest.

He got up and took a stroll.

He finally felt like he could focus on the thick stack of memorials on the imperial desk.

These memorials hadn’t been touched in the morning and were all left to be dealt with in the afternoon.

With the Emperor’s concern for the state, he quickly immersed himself in national affairs.

When he finished reviewing the memorials and looked up again.

It was already dusk outside.

...

In Duanning Palace.

Xia Ruqing had just woken up not long ago.

After washing up and changing clothes, she had just sat down to drink a bowl of tea.

When she saw Chenchen returning from the front.

As soon as he entered.

Seeing his mother consort, he hurriedly stepped forward to greet her.

"Greetings to Mother Consort!"

Xia Ruqing’s eyes lit up.

"Chenchen!"

She couldn’t care about anything else and quickly pulled Chenchen in front of her for a careful look.

After a long while, she said with red-rimmed eyes.

"You’ve gotten thinner, and darker!"

"How have you been up front?"

"Why have you lost so much weight?"

How could any mother feel good seeing her child looking thin and dark!

Especially since Xia Ruqing still carries another child in her belly.

She’s in a particularly motherly phase.

She can’t stand seeing her child suffer even a little bit.

But Chenchen shook his head, beaming with spirit.

"It’s not bitter!"

"Mother Consort, Father Emperor found the best Imperial Horse Master for me!"

"This summer, I learned horse-riding techniques!"

"Father Emperor was very pleased, not only praising me, but also promising to take me to the hunting grounds for autumn hunting in a few years!"

While speaking, Chenchen’s eyes were sparkling with excitement.

Every expression, every movement, every glance told of his excitement.

Seeing this made Xia Ruqing’s blood boil with excitement.

"Good!"

Though she said this, her heart ached terribly.

She couldn’t help but want to keep him by her side, pampered for life.

Unfortunately...

She couldn’t.

Even if Zhao Junyao agreed, Chenchen himself wouldn’t agree, right?

This era demanded so much from the Royal Family, from men.

If not, you would be mocked harshly.

Reduced to a useless being for life.

Thinking carefully, isn’t it the same even in modern times!

A man who doesn’t work hard is just a waste.

Neither loved by women nor respected by men.

It’s pointless!

Xia Ruqing dispelled these messy thoughts and asked a few more questions.

Chenchen answered one by one, with a poised demeanor.

He appeared every bit a little adult.

This made Xia Ruqing both pleased and pained.

So, after exchanging a few pleasantries, she let him rest.

...

In the evening, Zhao Junyao came.

Xia Ruqing had already instructed someone to set up the evening meal.

He had spent the afternoon reviewing memorials, and she had slept the afternoon away.

No matter the case, both were quite hungry.

The evening dishes were sumptuous, and they were focused while eating.

They spoke little throughout.

After the meal, the night sky was good, and the moonlight was like water.

Xia Ruqing felt a bit more refreshed.

The two went for a walk in the courtyard.

Thinking of Chenchen, Xia Ruqing asked cautiously.

"Emperor!"

"Shouldn’t Chenchen move outside now?"

Zhao Junyao nodded, then looked at her with a faint smile.

"Why? You can’t bear to part with him?"

Xia Ruqing lowered her head and didn’t speak.

Wasn’t it obvious? So obvious!

Zhao Junyao looked up at the moonlight and spoke slowly.

"Qingqing..."

"You shouldn’t be reluctant, after all, he has to leave eventually."

"Moreover... Chenchen is very outstanding, very ambitious!"

"The horse-riding master I found for him, he learned basic horse-riding techniques in just one month!"

"And he’s not yet six!"

"I learned horse-riding techniques when I was nine!"

"I have to admit, Chenchen has extraordinary talent; he learns everything quickly!"

Xia Ruqing couldn’t quite understand.

But she understood the last sentence.

Chenchen is talented and learns everything quickly.

However.

Whether his expression was too serious or not, she couldn’t be happy about it.

She knew this kind of talent came at a price.

As for what the price is...

She had a slight idea in her heart, but it’s still too early to think about it now!

For a moment.

Xia Ruqing even felt a bit of panic.

She even thought how great it would be if Chenchen’s talent was ordinary.

At least this life would be stable.

But now, being so highly regarded and being the Crown Prince.

The burden on his shoulders is inevitable...

In the future, if he really has to bear the empire.

Who knows what will happen?

For his whole life, he will be trapped within this Imperial City, battling against the world, against all civil and military officials.

He must live within plots, becoming a masterful navigator.

He must overcome all storms, balancing various powers to ensure the empire’s everlasting stability and the people’s peace.

He must sacrifice himself, even politically marrying his own wife, unable to choose.

Such days, really too bitter, too bitter.

As his mother.

Xia Ruqing doesn’t want him to live like this at all.

She just wants her child to live happily, joyfully, like an ordinary person.

"What’s wrong? Not happy?"

Zhao Junyao’s voice sounded by her ear.

Xia Ruqing was jolted back to reality, forcing a smile.

"No..."

"I... I’m happy! I’m very glad that Chenchen is smart!"

Zhao Junyao saw her struggle to maintain her smile and was somewhat amused.

"Alright, still pretending in front of me?"

"You’re worried about Chenchen, aren’t you!"

Xia Ruqing felt completely seen through and finally exhaled in relief.

She stopped pretending, and pouted immediately.

"How do you know everything!"

Truly nothing can be hidden from him.

"Alright!"

Zhao Junyao patted her shoulder.

"Worrying is useless!"

"Children of the Imperial Family have no easy lives!"

"But though they lead hard lives, it’s not as hard as you think!"

As a good emperor who loves his country and people.

Zhao Junyao expressed.

Seeing the empire prosper under his governance.

The country flourishes, and the people live in peace and contentment, brings great fulfillment!

Of course, encountering a delightful little woman would make it even more perfect.

Pressure? Doesn’t exist!

Xia Ruqing thought it over, and it seemed to make sense. 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

If Chenchen truly has such aspirations.

For a boy.

Having dreams and striving for them doesn’t seem to be a bad thing!

Once she thought it through, she no longer dwelled on it.

Cradling her belly, she nestled in her emperor husband’s embrace, admiring the moonlight for a while, then went to sleep.

Before sleep, she murmured.

"Emperor, when will Chenchen move out?"

"Could you give me some mental preparation!"

She’s really reluctant.

Now, at least, she can see him morning and evening.

If he moves out, she’d have to cross half of the Imperial Palace to see him.

Counting carefully, she might only see him a few times a month.

With such thoughts, it felt like having a piece of her heart cut away.