[{"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-1021":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},411306,676,"Chapter 1021: Unlucky","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-1021",1021,"\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing nodded in realization.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If this were true, Xia Ruyi would be quite unlucky...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao smiled but said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing thought for a while and asked again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Emperor, do you have any opinion?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised an eyebrow and spread his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it weren’t for Qingqing, he wouldn’t care about these matters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if his sixth brother were getting married, Empress Dowager Zhen would handle it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not, there is still the Empress Dowager; it wouldn’t be his concern at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Xia Ruqing nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed, you are the Emperor, aren’t you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao asked her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qingqing, do you have any opinion?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she is willing to consider sisterhood, he is willing to lend a hand; if she is unwilling...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then it equals not asking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing was also a stubborn person and directly said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have no opinion, and I don’t want to care!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t deliberate joy in watching a spectacle or anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had already warned Xia Ruyi at the beginning, but she wasn’t interested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she were to intervene now,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps not only would people not appreciate it, but they would also say she can’t bear to see others live well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rather than putting a hot face against a cold attitude, it’s better not to care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I won’t care either, let them be!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later, she shifted the topic elsewhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two talked for a while longer, and seeing that it was late, they went to bed early to rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The engagement of the Third Miss Xia didn’t cause much reaction in the palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the palace, however, it caused quite a storm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Opinions were divided, and debates were fierce.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Third Miss Xia is of good birth and good looks, more than enough for the Sixth Prince!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he is a lame man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if he is granted the title of Commandery Prince in the future, he can only rely on the stipend to live.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He will not have any actual power and is destined not to achieve anything significant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, his life would be just like that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, his descendants will gradually become marginalized by the Royal Family; the current position as Commandery Prince is basically the peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The future is destined to go downhill with no prospects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Third Miss Xia has overreached for the Sixth Prince.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how bad the Sixth Prince is, he is still a member of the Royal Family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The title of Princess Consort is still quite impressive among the noble women in the Capital City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if he is a cripple needing to marry lower,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>in the Capital City, there are countless young ladies from families of the fifth, sixth, even third, or fourth rank officials, who wish to marry him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And she, Xia Ruyi, what ranks? The daughter of a Seventh Rank County Magistrate?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if she is the Empress’ sister, the Young Lady of the Minister’s Mansion’s sister, Marquis Zhongyong’s sister.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But who doesn’t know she and her siblings are at odds?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Capital City, with a little stir, nothing can be concealed, and people aren’t blind or foolish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who can be fooled by such a thing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore... the second opinion quickly gained the upper hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a time, whether out of jealousy or disdain, all kinds of gossip like an avalanche poured in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruyi had no power to resist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked venomously at her cautious maid, Pan Zhu, and coldly asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who exactly is plotting against me? Have you found out?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pan Zhu shook her head weakly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, I haven’t...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I ordered someone to investigate, but there are rumors all over the Capital, I... don’t know...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pow!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Pan Zhu could finish, a vicious slap landed on her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A five-finger mark instantly appeared on her cheek, burning with pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She felt more wronged, instantly falling down and covering her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss, I...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly, Xia Ruyi slapped her again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pan Zhu’s other cheek immediately swelled up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah! Miss, I know I was wrong, I know I was wrong!\" she cried in fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruyi’s eyes were sharp, and she snorted coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am about to become a Princess Consort, and you, as a close maid, are incompetent and accomplish nothing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I asked you to gather information, and you couldn’t even do that!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re useless! Why would I keep you?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pan Zhu quickly kowtowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss, please calm down!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know I was wrong, please don’t cast me out!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s just that the Capital is too big, and we have no social circle, the only way to gather information is to ask Princess Hai Feng, so...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pan Zhu’s words revealed the truth, and also Xia Ruyi’s sore point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had a low status and indeed few people were willing to associate with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Princess Hai Feng had helped her from the beginning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helped her plan for a way out, helped her try to win over Empress Dowager Zhen, helped her to match with the Sixth Prince.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without Princess Hai Feng, there wouldn’t be her today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruyi wasn’t stupid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had no relation to Princess Hai Feng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And she had paid such a high price to help her, it couldn’t be explained simply as a good connection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, she must also pay some other price.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for what it is, she doesn’t know yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So now she avoids getting too involved! The more debts she owes, the harder they are to repay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If there comes a day...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’No \"if,\" I must marry into the family!’ Xia Ruyi resolutely decided with sharp eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Xia Ruqing knew her mindset at this moment, she would surely reflect:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"See? I’ve said, not everyone knows what’s good or bad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can get up!\" Xia Ruyi sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not seeing any intention of Xia Ruyi to expel her, Pan Zhu got up after thanking with more kowtows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rumors intensified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruyi had no choice but to send others to investigate, but still to no avail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With no other option.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had to brave the pressure and invite Ni Manxue and Xia Caiying out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The meeting place was in the most upscale restaurant in the Capital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Initially, the two didn’t want to go, but everyone is still family on the surface, so a bit of face had to be given.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So they went.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most upscale restaurant was indeed luxurious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as they entered, they could tell it apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tables and chairs in the common hall were all painted red and carved with intricate patterns, exquisite in design.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around each table, pearl curtains were thoughtfully draped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a sense of luxury and mystery mingling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike the chaos and noise of small eateries with lively shouting and gaming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tsk, tsk, if the first-floor hall is so elegant, how luxurious could the upper-level boxes be?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ni Manxue whispered as they walked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Caiying’s eyes were already wide open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh my, there exists a restaurant like this in the world? I have never seen it before!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The dishes here must be... no, they must be very expensive!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ni Manxue chuckled and pulled her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem, stay calm!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t let anyone see through!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shop assistant appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Welcome, ladies, please come inside!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The neatly dressed shop assistant wore a mild smile with just the right amount of enthusiasm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No grease, no flattery, different from those before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ni Manxue smiled lightly and nodded, walking elegantly inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Caiying did likewise, remaining calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are the two ladies just having meals or staying over?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ni Manxue answered indifferently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We have an appointment with someone, surname Xia, in the upstairs compartment!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing the surname Xia, the shop assistant suddenly understood and led them over without another word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a circuitous route.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sisters-in-law finally met Xia Ruyi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon meeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They exchanged fake pleasantries with forced smiles and took seats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ni Manxue looked at Xia Ruyi, seeing her well-dressed and adorned with costly jewelry, she laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Third sister’s status is now different than before, we haven’t yet congratulated you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1350,"2026-05-30T07:41:33.085Z","2026-06-01T04:30:40.316Z",1,"novelbin.me","69911fc59287e34c300ec9b74ea5e382c935a0dd50090767b14a1b1e211346fe","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-1151","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-1020",1204,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fa-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-cover.jpg"]