A Foodie Transmigrated into the Palace

Chapter 534: Burst into Laughter Immediately

In the end, it was Zhao Junyao who took a few copper coins from his sleeve and handed them over.The female vendor accepted them with a smile.

"Thank you, kind sir! Safe travels!"

Xia Ruqing, holding the flatbread, had walked quite a distance before she snapped back to reality.

"Emperor, you actually have... copper coins on you?"

Zhao Junyao laughed. "If I were like you, only carrying silver, then what would you eat?"

Qingqing, this isn’t the first time you’re eating things from these roadside stalls.

Once at Jingtai Tower, he had already ordered a table full of dishes, yet Qingqing had specifically asked someone to buy things from the street vendors below and bring them up.

He hadn’t forgotten these things!

Xia Ruqing immediately beamed, her heart feeling as if it had been stuffed with a pound of honey, almost sickeningly sweet!

So, when the Emperor shows his warm side, he’s truly remarkable!

"My lord, I want to take off my veil!"

Zhao Junyao stated flatly, "No!"

How could her beauty be seen by those riffraff!

Xia Ruqing pouted, stealthily stuck out her tongue at him, and then let it go.

The roadside stalls still had plenty of goods.

Xia Ruqing bought a bowl of small wontons, a plate of marinated tofu skin and beef, and then that was about enough.

After walking for a while, they soon arrived at Jingtai Tower.

Zhao Junyao went up and requested the top-floor room.

After they settled down, Zhao Junyao didn’t even order any dishes but said indifferently, "Now you can."

Xia Ruqing quickly took off her veil.

"Finally, I can eat!" she exclaimed. "My lord, you must try this! The marinated beef and tofu skin sandwiched inside the sesame pancake is especially delicious!"

The outside was crispy and fragrant with sesame, while the inside held tender, juicy beef and chewy tofu skin.

One bite... ah, simply divine!

Zhao Junyao furrowed his brow. It wasn’t that he couldn’t get used to it; it was just... this posture...

However, seeing her enjoy it so much, he decided to give it a try too.

He took the pancake and bit into it with a not-too-ungraceful posture.

He only got a mouthful of the crunchy pancake, missing the meat and tofu skin inside. Not only did he miss the filling, but the marinade also spilled out, dripping onto his hand.

Xia Ruqing hurriedly came forward to wipe it for him. "Emperor, you need to use some strength!"

Like this!

After saying so, she demonstrated again. One could say she took a huge bite, but with just that one mouthful, she got the pancake, meat, and tofu skin all together!

It looked incredibly delicious.

Zhao Junyao looked at the pancake in his hand, the corners of his mouth twitching. But thinking that there was no one else around, he opened wide and bit down!

This time...

Indeed, the crunchy pancake, enveloping the two tasty fillings, entered his mouth. Crispy, rich, flavorful meat, and fragrant tofu skin, with the marinade overflowing.

"My lord, is it delicious?"

Zhao Junyao didn’t have time to speak; he just nodded. Then, like a whirlwind, he devoured the pancake in his hand.

"Haha, My lord... it turns out you love to eat this too!" Xia Ruqing laughed. Actually... you can just let yourself go sometimes!

When eating, one should look like they’re enjoying their food. Sometimes, food tastes best when you gobble it down! Take sugarcane, for example; it’s most satisfying to eat it in big bites. Otherwise, if you cut it into little pieces and nibble away, what’s the fun in that!

After Zhao Junyao finished eating, he called for water to be brought in for washing. Finally, he meticulously wiped his hands with a handkerchief, regaining his customary elegance.

"Alright, it’s time to go back!"

Xia Ruqing, full and satisfied, followed him back, happily trotting along.

The evening meal was at Qingya Residence.

Zhao Junyao, that fellow, had clearly eaten delicious food at noon. Yet, by evening, he shamelessly came over again. He even picked the exact moment when the meal had just been ordered and praised.

If it weren’t for the fact that the few people around her had not left her side at all, she would have almost suspected that Qingya Residence had a mole!

"Greetings to the Emperor!" Xia Ruqing approached and curtsied gracefully.

Zhao Junyao then put his arm around her waist. "My dear consort, please rise."

Inside the inner chamber, Little Bun saw his Imperial Father arrive and, gurgling and cooing excitedly, desperately vied for attention.

Zhao Junyao went over and hugged him. After playing with him for a while, he had someone take him away.

Little Bun felt so aggrieved.

His Imperial Father and mother consort suddenly weren’t eating with him anymore. Was he being abandoned?

With this thought, the little fellow burst out wailing, "WAH! WAH!"

Xia Ruqing stood up and approached, her expression stern. "No crying! You are a little man; you must be strong! Mother will take you to Taiye Pool to feed the fish tomorrow! But if you cry, Mother won’t take you tomorrow and will go by herself!"

Upon hearing this, Little Bun immediately stopped crying. He pondered for a moment. Although he was reluctant about his mother being "taken away," the prospect of going out to feed the fish still made him very happy. So, he obediently followed the Wetnurse Nanny to eat.

Xia Ruqing watched, very pleased.

Actually, he knows how to do these things himself!

She finally realized she had been far too indulgent with him before.

She focused on accompanying the Emperor for the meal.

After washing up, the two lay on the bed together. Zhao Junyao wasn’t in a hurry to do anything; he just held her tightly.

He whispered warmly, "Today was very good!"

Xia Ruqing snuggled into his embrace, speaking coaxingly, "Emperor! I finally understand now that children shouldn’t be spoiled. When it’s time for them to be independent, they must be!"

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Zhao Junyao hugged her tightly. "It’s good that you understand," he said.

With that, he rolled over, pinning her beneath him. His warm breath fanned over her as his cool, soft lips pressed against hers.

A kiss, passionate and lingering.

"Emperor..."

"Emperor!"

Xia Ruqing closed her eyes, feeling her blood boil. Her small hands slipped through their garments, clinging tightly to his back.

"Emperor!" Xia Ruqing’s face turned beet red. She buried her face in his chest, conveniently avoiding his kiss. She looked slightly aggrieved.

Zhao Junyao had been kissing her lips, but suddenly his lips found her forehead.

Is she avoiding me?

"Qingqing? What’s wrong?"

When Xia Ruqing looked up again, her eyes were glistening with tears. "Emperor! You..."

Zhao Junyao pinched her firm little abdomen. "Speak!"

Xia Ruqing snuggled back into his embrace. Steeling her nerves and summoning her courage, she said resolutely, "Emperor, you can favor whomever else you wish, but... could you please only kiss me?"

She was becoming somewhat greedy.

Zhao Junyao suddenly froze.

Well, now. How is this girl even more possessive than I am?

Zhao Junyao’s expression turned serious as he stated solemnly, "I have never kissed anyone else! You are the first!"

And likely... the last. As long as she stays this way, doesn’t learn from the others, and doesn’t turn bad, I’m willing to keep doting on her!

"Really?" Xia Ruqing suddenly felt a thrill of excitement.

Zhao Junyao nodded and murmured softly, "Don’t learn their bad ways."

Xia Ru felt a burst of joy in her heart.

Heaven truly has been good to me, blessing me with such a handsome husband who even saved his first kiss!