[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace":3,"chapter-a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-1013":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","A Foodie Transmigrated into the Palace",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},411298,676,"Chapter 1013: The Idea","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-1013",1013,"\u003Cp>Leaving Duanning Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Empress Dowager Zhen’s face changed instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back in Ninghe Palace, she sat on the kang and drank two sips of tea, finally catching her breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the rejected gift list in her hand, she sneered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hum!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good for that Empress, truly a heart of stone!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She can even ignore her own sister!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tao Yue was somewhat skeptical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is it truly ignoring, or a strategy?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Imperial Noble Consort, speaking as a servant, we should proceed as planned!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Empress Dowager Zhen was a bit annoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The original plan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You mean letting Sixth Son marry Xia Ruyi?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tao Yue nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can’t he?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After all, Xia Ruyi is a legitimate daughter...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shut up!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Empress Dowager Zhen was in a rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about being legitimate?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Without the support of the Empress, given her father is just a County Magistrate, does she think she can become a Princess Consort?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if my Sixth Son isn’t great, he certainly can’t marry a woman of such standing!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, she angrily gulped down her tea, slamming the empty teacup on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tao Yue dared not persuade further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sighed inwardly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Initially thought, after all, they’re family sisters, if they became in-laws, perhaps the Empress would be kinder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least more cordial, avoiding a complete fallout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But no one expected the Empress and her sister to have such a poor relationship!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sigh! Just unlucky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, the Empress’s fortune was incredible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who would have thought, a woman of such humble origins could become Empress!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For so many years, the Imperial Noble Consort was always unfriendly, even made quite a few enemies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that she has become Empress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s not so easy to cozy up to her!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Empress Dowager Zhen harbored a deep resentment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go! Call Hai Feng over!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regarding this foreign daughter-in-law, Empress Dowager Zhen already had complaints.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recently, she discovered, this daughter-in-law seemed to have some ambitions, her schemes were quite deep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every day entangled with Xia Ruyi, not knowing what they were plotting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though they are family, she still cannot be too careless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tao Yue acknowledged, quickly went to summon her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After half a Shi Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lavishly adorned Princess Consort Zhe, surrounded by servants, entered the palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After paying respects to the Empress Dowager.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She promptly headed to Ninghe Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Paid respects in the main hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Empress Dowager Zhen dismissed the servants, taking her to the inner chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sitting down, Hai Feng impatiently asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mother Consort, did you urgently call me to the palace for anything specific?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Empress Dowager Zhen’s face stiffened, taking out the rejected gift list.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look at this!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From the Empress...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hai Feng glanced and immediately understood, hesitated then comforted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mother Consort!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You needn’t worry!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If it doesn’t work out, so be it, you have the Fifth Master and Sixth Master!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even the Emperor can’t do much to you, much less an Empress!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Empress Dowager Zhen remained concerned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s not that simple!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I still have to live here in the deep palace, this harem is her domain, surely though...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mother Consort!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hai Feng persuaded again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Once Sixth Brother marries and leaves the palace to establish his own residence, you can move out, living freely in either son’s residence!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who would dare mistreat you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Empress Dowager Zhen was somewhat skeptical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really... possible?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But she’s the Empress!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Empress’s power within the Royal Clan is indeed immense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With their poor relations with the Empress, troubles would surely follow!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking carefully, Empress Dowager Zhen was still somewhat hesitant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hai Feng discreetly frowned, but maintained a smiling persuasion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If it truly doesn’t work, shall we consider another solution?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They say, untie the bell, the person who tied it should do it, or else... should I apologize to the Empress?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Better not!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Empress Dowager Zhen shook her head in refusal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our conflict with the Empress isn’t solely because of you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Moreover...\" She raised her eyebrows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Apologizing is undignified!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hai Feng laughed in frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’This is, wanting conciliation without losing face?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Do you think the Empress would come begging for reconciliation?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’What are you contemplating!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Empress Dowager Zhen’s attitude seemed to suit her intentions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a clever turn, she came up with a good plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mother Consort, if it truly doesn’t work, we’ll do the opposite!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do the opposite? What do you mean?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Empress Dowager Zhen puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hai Feng quickly explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Think about it, Mother!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Empress and Third Miss don’t get along, then we’ll treat Third Miss...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If Sixth Brother can’t marry the main wife, he can still take her as a concubine!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By then, if the sisters get along, we’ll treat Xia Ruyi well!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the future, if they don’t, then we’ll...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Once married, won’t she be at our mercy?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The key is to marry her into the household!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Empress Dowager Zhen’s eyes gleamed at the proposal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This idea is good!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No need to flatter anyone, yet subtly favoring the Empress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps, on account of her sister, the Empress might show leniency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think it can work!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Empress Dowager Zhen smiled in satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hai Feng felt relieved inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Finally, this old lady has relented!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’To bring Xia Ruyi into that cripple’s harem, it wasn’t easy!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, there’s still one more issue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\" Empress Dowager Zhen puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That is, you need to quickly arrange the marriage for Sixth Master!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If Xia Ruyi finds out it’s a concubine she’s becoming, I’m afraid she’ll refuse!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At that point, if anything arises, it won’t look good on us!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s best to arrange a marriage, all done at once!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Empress Dowager Zhen nodded thoughtfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re right, this needs to be kept secret!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Arrange the marriage, do it together!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hai Feng chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But doing this, it does wrong future Sixth Princess Consort, having to enter with the concubine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Empress Dowager Zhen scoffed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What sort of grievance is that!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s customary among prominent families in the Capital City!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are many examples of this in the Royal Family, some even marry with the Consort!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hai Feng lowered her head and smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My etiquette lacks, thank you, Mother, for your guidance!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Empress Dowager Zhen quickly took her hand with a grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good child!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You didn’t grow up here, it’s no wonder you’re unaware!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you can help Wuwu this time, the old lady truly wouldn’t know how to thank you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hai Feng promptly shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mother Consort, what are you saying?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s my fortune to ease Mother’s burdens and show filial duty to Fifth Master by your side!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite feeling nauseated by her own words!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Empress Dowager Zhen was genuinely pleased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Such a good child!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, right!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you already know that Lady Xia was going to be made Empress? Otherwise, why did you always urge me to send gifts?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hai Feng contemplated then nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Think about it, Mother Consort, she’s the most favored in the harem and has birthed three Princes for the Emperor!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The new Empress position, most likely, is hers!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I always persuaded you to send gifts, considering it would be unwise to tear relations completely!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1161,"2026-05-30T07:41:33.085Z","2026-06-01T04:30:40.316Z",1,"novelbin.me","c70e755f152343d20df5431fb622c874d15d683c794fec6e55dd46a9b56f1e61","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-1014","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-1012",1204,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fa-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-cover.jpg"]