A Foodie Transmigrated into the Palace-Chapter 896: Good News

Seeing Lady Wen and Ni Manxue still somewhat bewildered.

Madam Yang explained for quite a while.

Only then did they finally believe Madam Yang was serious.

And they expressed.

’We still need to ask Xia Caiying’s opinion on this matter!’ Ni Manxue smiled.

"Auntie, marriage is a lifelong affair, we must ask the girl’s opinion!"

"Although we are willing, we cannot decide for the girl directly!"

Madam Yang immediately nodded.

"That’s right!"

"After all, it is the girl who is getting married, isn’t it?!"

"If the girl is unwilling, we absolutely must not force it!"

Lady Wen nodded in agreement.

"Exactly!"

Madam Yang, seeing the matter resolved, sat for a while longer before departing.

In the evening.

Finding a quiet moment.

Lady Wen personally went to inquire about Xia Caiying’s thoughts.

Xia Caiying is a young lady in boudoir.

Since childhood, she learned etiquette from the Nursing Sister, followed her sister-in-law and female teachers to learn various crafts, poetry, and songs.

She is proficient in all arts, considered well-read.

Even some prominent young ladies may not compare to her.

So.

She appears stable and obedient, quiet and charming, but inside she has a solid backbone.

When Lady Wen entered, she was painting.

A row of wolf hair brushes of different sizes, dipped in various colors.

Turning and shifting in her hands, sketching and painting, forming various flowers on the canvas.

She was painting a picture of autumn chrysanthemums.

All sorts of colors and shapes.

Lady Wen was stunned as she entered.

She didn’t know her daughter had such talent.

Xia Caiying just lowered her head and smiled quietly.

"Mother, why are you here, please sit!"

"Oh!"

Lady Wen smiled and sat aside.

Looking at her daughter’s sweet smile under the candlelight, her heart melted.

Holding her daughter, she couldn’t watch her enough.

Now, just thinking about her daughter getting married feels like a knife cutting her heart.

She wishes to keep her for a few more years, let Yangyang be by her side, bringing her joy.

Unfortunately... it seems she cannot.

There is a fine family, an ideal groom waiting for her.

She can no longer hinder her daughter’s happiness.

So...

Lady Wen took a deep breath and straightforwardly asked.

"Yangyang... What do you think of Young Master Yang?"

As soon as these words were spoken.

Xia Caiying’s face flushed immediately.

"Mother... Why did you suddenly... ask about this?"

Lady Wen, having been through this, understood immediately with just one look.

Her daughter had indeed interacted with Yang Chenyi.

Her reaction clearly showed approval.

Sure enough...

Without much effort, the matter was settled.

From there, things naturally progressed.

Another half month passed.

The Yang Family invited the most famous matchmaker in the Capital City to openly propose marriage.

The Xia Family accepted the betrothal gifts.

Thus, the two families were engaged.

Just waiting for an auspicious day to hold the wedding!

Not long after the engagement was settled.

The Xia Family sent someone to the palace to deliver the joyous news.

Xia Ruqing didn’t find out too late!

Listening to Dong’er vividly recounting the entire process.

Xia Ruqing laughed and said.

"I was wondering why so suddenly and without any reason, an engagement was settled!"

"Turns out Cai Yang has this artful skill!"

"To think I thought she was timid at first, I even went over to accompany her when she entered the palace!"

Now I realize, actually, the timid one was myself, wasn’t it?!

But thinking closely, it makes sense.

The temper of my eldest brother didn’t come out of nowhere.

Second Madam Wen, so gentle and smooth, likely hides strength in her heart.

Lady Yao shuns her all these years yet she’s unfazed, isn’t she?!

So is Cai Yang.

Weak like grass, firm like a rock.

Thinking about this, Xia Ruqing felt relieved.

"In the past, I might have worried if she’d be bullied when married elsewhere!"

"But now, I am unconcerned!"

Dong’er listened in a blur, yet still smiled and said.

"Your Majesty need not worry, my lady says this is a great thing; everyone in the manor is joyous now!"

As she said so, she leaned over and whispered.

"It’s said, even Second Miss is too shy to leave her room!"

In ancient mindset.

The more a girl feels shy, the more she seems to be affectionate.

If one is disinterested, she might simply ignore it, what’s there to be shy about?

To this, Xia Ruqing also agreed, this statement holds truth.

She nodded.

"I see!"

"Send my congratulations after returning!"

"Also, when the date is set, ensure the palace is notified."

Dong’er quickly answered her command.

"I shall obey!" 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

Xia Ruqing, having nothing else to attend to, asked someone to escort her out.

...

After Dong’er left, it was nearing noon.

The weather was poor, the sun barely visible.

The room was rather dim.

Xia Ruqing wasn’t in much mood.

She randomly ate something and lay down on the bed!

Perhaps because the weather was apt for sleeping.

Therefore, as she laid down, she shut her eyes.

Her mind shifting from thoughts of domestic affairs to... matters of the Xia Family far away.

Occasionally drifting thoughts to Xia Jingfeng in Northwestern Yongzhou.

Thinking on this, she softly smiled.

This family, truly peculiar! Scattered east, west, north, and south!

Yet, it will improve!

Cai Yang’s married into the Capital City! She’ll have brothers and sisters here!

When Jingfeng returns one day, it’ll all come together.

As for Old Master Xia’s family, let them stay in Anzhou and not return.

They have sons and daughters too.

No need to come back, live there continuously.

Thinking this, Xia Ruqing felt much happier.

Feeling sleepy, she snuggled the covers, turned over, and slumbered.

Ah, this life as a lazybones is... truly wonderful!

...

Zhao Junyao has been quite busy lately.

Entertaining the Western Xia Mission delayed various state affairs,

Now with the mission departed.

He had to handle everything step by step.

Looking at the mountain of memorials on the imperial desk.

Zhao Junyao rubbed his temples, rested briefly, then resumed work.

Actually, there are not many major issues.

Mostly trivial matters within the Imperial Court that cannot be ignored.

Initially, it wasn’t too bad.

After reviewing several units of Shi Chen, he began feeling bored and dizzy.

Until...

He opened a particular memorial.

The memorial was thin, unassuming in its cover, merely dated some time ago.

Zhao Junyao judged by experience.

This memorial likely came from afar, from a rather remote place.

He furrowed his brow.

"It’s not spring or autumn, memorials from distant places are generally rare!"

Previously, memorials from outside the Capital City.

Either request aid during spring famine.

Or plea for assistance amidst autumn floods.

Other intentions? Sorry, he hasn’t encountered any yet.

Thus, Zhao Junyao seeing this would only think.

"Could there be a disaster somewhere?"

Allowing doubts, he opened the memorial.

Reading along, his brow gradually relaxed.

After a moment, his emotions stirred.

Finally, he tossed the memorial and jumped up.

Li Shengan was startled out of his wits.

"Your Majesty, what happened?!"

Zhao Junyao’s eyes sharp, gleaming.

"Great news!"