[{"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-1030":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},411327,676,"Chapter 1030: The Grand Deception (Part 3)","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-1030",1030,"\u003Cp>The crowd suddenly burst into a commotion, discussing fervently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No way!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Impossible!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn’t Prince Wu supposed to marry the Third Miss Xia?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How could it be the eldest Miss of the Zhu Family?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s right, could the rumors that have been spreading for so long be false?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Impossible, wasn’t this news spread by the Third Miss Xia herself?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly, it’s said that Princess Consort Zhe and the Third Miss Xia have always been close!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But there was never any mention of any connection with Miss Zhu, how could things change so suddenly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed, how could things change just like that!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd found it hard to believe their own eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Prince Wu’s wedding procession had already arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The grand wedding sedan draped in red phoenix silk had also been carried to the entrance of Zhu Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Servant boys in red attire appeared from Zhu Mansion, lighting strings of red firecrackers to welcome the future son-in-law.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The suona and ceremonial music were played loud and jubilant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd was also in high spirits, the scene buzzing with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prince Wu, adorned with a flower on his chest and dressed in a festive robe, dismounted his horse with a look of immense pride and walked towards Zhu Mansion with his entourage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although his walking posture was not graceful,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the joyful expression on his face made it clear he was satisfied with the bride-to-be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The onlookers congratulated him exuberantly on the surface, but whispered among themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So it has been the Third Miss Xia’s wishful thinking all along?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s what I think too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as they were about to mock, someone questioned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait a minute!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I heard the Xia Residence is also holding a wedding today for their daughter!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If it was indeed wishful thinking, then who is she marrying?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd realized the logic in this, and they became confused once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then someone else spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could it be that both the main wife and the concubine are being married at the same time?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd was taken aback by this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could it be that Miss Zhu is the main wife, while Miss Xia is the concubine?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Prince Wu appeared at Zhu Mansion at the auspicious hour, and the grand sedan was also welcoming Miss Zhu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Makes sense! I think that’s the case!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd nodded in agreement, and someone mocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss Xia boasted for such a long time, only to suddenly become a concubine, quite humiliating!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed, Miss Zhu’s low-key approach, not saying a word, suddenly becomes the Princess Consort! What luck!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While they were discussing, someone quietly remarked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s not luck, it’s her good family background!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd was puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Zhu Family’s elder is just an official of the fifth rank, where’s the good background?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The person continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t you remember that Consort Zhen in the palace, oh no, Empress Dowager Zhen, her maiden name is Zhu, and this Miss Zhu is her maternal cousin!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, Prince Wu and this Miss Zhu are maternal cousins!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd was once again shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So that’s the case!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How could we forget that detail?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The informer quickly explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s normal if you don’t recall, Empress Dowager Zhen was the Favored Consort of the Late Emperor, and after his passing, she has been in seclusion in the palace for years!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all these years, who would still remember her!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"True enough!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Truly eye-opening today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bystanders, filled with gossip from early morning, left satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Any revelation here would be enough to stir up the entire Capital City!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heh, they got to know in advance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, being close to the source gets you benefits!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Prince Wu had already brought the bride out from the mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bride, dressed in a bright red phoenix crown and robe, was carried by her brother, her feet not touching the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prince Wu, leading from the front holding a red flower ball, the bride also grasped a red flower ball behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her figure was that of a beauty, matching Prince Wu, truly a pair of talent and beauty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More people gathered outside the mansion to watch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the newlyweds emerge, they congratulated them loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst the fireworks and ceremonial music, the air was filled with festivity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sixth Prince seemed very pleased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hurriedly ordered the servant boys to distribute bags filled with copper coins, wedding candies, and melon seeds among the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The people, thrilled by their windfall, cheered even more enthusiastically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surrounded by everyone, the bride boarded the sedan chair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wedding procession resumed, leaving with music and drums playing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Out of curiosity, the crowd followed behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They wanted to see what exactly Prince Wu was up to?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is he really going to marry two ladies?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The curious crowd followed the procession all the way to the Prince’s Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They watched as Prince Wu and the bride entered through the main gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the main gate closed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apart from the esteemed guests, the rest of the well-wishers entered through the side gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The onlookers waited outside from morning to noon, but never saw a sedan from the Xia Family arrive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Didn’t I say, Miss Xia was just delusional!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed, never have I seen such a shameless woman!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Claiming someone wants to marry her!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really shameless! Ugh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The onlookers cursed as they gradually dispersed since there was no more excitement to witness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Prince’s Mansion finally returned to silence in the afternoon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Xia Ruyi who was not at peace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the morning, she had dressed up as a bride, but waited and waited, with no one coming to fetch her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually, there was music and excitement at the entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pan Zhu suddenly informed her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss, the sedan is here, but the Prince hasn’t come!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Wedding Matron quickly added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss, don’t worry about it, the Prince has leg problems and values face, it’s normal not to come with so many eyes watching.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruyi found reason in this and didn’t worry too much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, she was already obsessed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as she could fulfill her wish of getting married, she was willing to pay any price.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, with Pan Zhu’s worried gaze, she covered her head and boarded the sedan chair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the way to the Prince’s Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From a distance, hearing the joyfulness of the ceremonial music, she suddenly smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turns out, the Prince still valued her!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, under the coaxing of the Wedding Matron.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her sedan was carried from the back side door of the mansion to a secluded courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With her head covered, she couldn’t see the path and had to be led into a bedroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Wedding Matron instructed her:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss, rest here for a moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At the auspicious time, someone will naturally come to invite you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, she was about to leave, Xia Ruyi found it strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister, isn’t the bride supposed to first pay respects to heaven and earth after entering?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Wedding Matron paused, then continued to deceive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the Prince’s Mansion, the rules are naturally different from outside! Miss, please wait a moment!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this, she bowed and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the Wedding Matron left, suddenly two maids entered, saying they needed to change her clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruyi immediately became cautious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Change clothes? These clothes were sent by the Prince, what do you want to change into?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two maids snickered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Coincidentally, we were sent by the Prince!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quick, change your clothes, if you’re seen in this bright red by the new consort, you’ll be in trouble!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After all, you’re just a concubine...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before they finished speaking, the two maids had already started forcibly tearing her clothes!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You... what did you say!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruyi felt as if struck by lightning.\u003C\u002Fp>",1286,"2026-05-30T07:41:33.085Z","2026-06-01T04:30:40.316Z",1,"novelbin.me","c3647ffdafa71d725e570c6bf3a6b94aaa11a87e35ab2443beb0b8074f561285","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-1163","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-1162",1204,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fa-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-cover.jpg"]