[{"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-1043":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},411359,676,"Chapter 1043: Yellow Bean’s Death","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-1043",1043,"\u003Cp>The next day was the sixteenth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the first day after the Lantern Festival that the Emperor attended court; it was inevitably busy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Zhao Junyao got up and left early in the morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to the usual routine,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing should have rested till mid-morning, then get up to have some breakfast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she would take Yue Er for a stroll in the Imperial Garden, waiting for the Emperor to have lunch together at noon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, on this day,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing was still sound asleep during the Chen Hour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She heard Yue Er crying her heart out while running inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She woke up instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon opening her eyes, she saw her daughter standing beside her bed, crying purple in the face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zi Yue and Zi Su were standing behind with expressions of sorrow and regret, not daring to speak much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing quickly jumped up from her bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What happened?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing her daughter crying like this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her heart felt as though someone was pounding it with a heavy hammer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dull pain made her lips tremble; she almost couldn’t speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What happened? Yue Er, don’t cry. What happened?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regardless of her disheveled appearance, Xia Ruqing immediately held Yue Er in her arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling Yue Er’s cold little hands, her heart sank further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anger and hatred began to rise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, no matter the cause, she only wanted to pulverize whoever bullied her daughter and cast them into the eighteenth layer of hell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, it was just a fleeting thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bit of reason was still necessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She composed herself, gently patting her daughter’s back and looking towards Zi Yue and Zi Su.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What exactly happened?\" Her expression was solemn and intimidating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zi Yue and Zi Su dropped to their knees with a thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment they knelt, Xia Ruqing’s heart sank deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A very ominous premonition hung over like dark clouds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zi Yue quivered her lips and stuttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Madam, Yellow... Yellow...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing stood up abruptly, her face turning pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What happened to the Emperor?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zi Su quickly reassured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Madam, no, no, it’s not!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s not the Emperor!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s... Yellow Bean!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing felt a trace of relief but continued to ask intently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s wrong with Yellow Bean?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zi Su, filled with hatred and sorrow, gritted her teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Madam, Yellow Bean is dead!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as she finished speaking, Yue Er’s shrill cries became even more piercing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The little girl was crying with her hands and feet cold, lips purple, and unable to catch her breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing’s heart was about to shatter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The death of Yellow Bean did make her sad, but seeing her daughter like this, she felt like killing someone!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing took a deep breath, her gaze cold and severe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What exactly happened? Explain it thoroughly. Do not omit a single word.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, she sneered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Couldn’t lay a hand on the humans, so they targeted a dog?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone in the Harem knows that Yellow Bean is Yue Er’s treasure, accompanying her since she was born.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The death of Yellow Bean is a grave blow to Yue Er!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had only been out for a day, yet Duanning Palace had been bullied to this extent?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Have I been too kind to them usually?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zi Su was so angry, her chest heaving, unable to speak a complete sentence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, Zi Yue was composed enough to have gathered the details early on and recited them thoroughly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As it turned out,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yesterday, Consort Shih Pin was with the Third Princess enjoying the scenery in the Imperial Garden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through unknown means, Yellow Bean ran all the way over to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Third Princess liked Yellow Bean upon seeing it and was about to reach out to play.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly, Yellow Bean suddenly went mad and bit down on the Third Princess’s arm, refusing to let go despite all efforts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Third Princess’s arm bled profusely, and Consort Shih Pin was terrified out of her wits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, there was no choice but to have someone beat Yellow Bean to death to save the Third Princess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sadly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Third Princess was still shocked and injured, falling unconscious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lord Judge Zhang, along with two other skilled Imperial Physicians, is still guarding at Precious Stream Pavilion, not daring to slack off in the slightest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Xia Ruqing’s face changed dramatically and she stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Consort Shih Pin!\" She narrowed her eyes slightly, a cold glint flashing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s indeed her!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zi Su finally caught her breath properly at this point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Madam!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yellow Bean could never have been the problem; it must be Consort Shih Pin up to some trick!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing sneered coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, I know!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yellow Bean has been fine for all these years; why would it suddenly go mad!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Furthermore, Yellow Bean generally doesn’t leave the palace gates, so how did it happen to appear before Consort Shih Pin?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Such an obvious setup, do you think I’m a fool?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sneered coldly again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Back then she did those things\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For kindness in my heart, I did not seek revenge, and now everyone is at peace, yet she comes to pick a fight!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then don’t blame me for being rude!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zi Yue, who had remained silent, seemed troubled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Madam, but...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This matter is difficult to handle!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No matter how good Yellow Bean was, it was... just a dog!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And the Third Princess, no matter how less favored, is still the Third Princess!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could a noble princess of a country possibly be less worthy than a dog?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That is absolutely impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So this time,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The loss, Madam, is definite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing’s gaze was sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A gentleman’s revenge, ten years is not late!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, I absolutely won’t wait ten years; Consort Shih Pin! All this is your own doing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zi Yue kowtowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The servant is at Madam’s disposal!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zi Su had tears in her eyes as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Madam, if the servant can be of any help, I am willing even to die!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both of them kowtowed together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing waved her hand to have them rise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand, you may withdraw for now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zi Su hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Madam, the truth...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing gestured indifferently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need to investigate!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Find Yellow Bean’s body and properly bury it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Also, inspect the people of Duanning Palace thoroughly to ensure there are no spies!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For the rest, don’t interfere anymore!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For the next few days, no one is to go out, nor gossip indiscriminately, not a single word out of line; understood?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both kowtowed again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes! The servant obeys!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After concluding, they retreated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Yue Er in her embrace seemed much better now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though still sniffling, she evoked pity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing gently patted her daughter’s back, soothing her softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Telling her that Yue Er had gone to heaven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where every day there is bone to eat, and many other little dogs to play with it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yellow Bean will be particularly happy and will watch over her from the stars when he misses her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after coaxing her for a long time did Yue Er finally smile through her tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after, the little girl fell asleep peacefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing handed her over to the Wetnurse Nanny.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then sat on the kang under the window and started reading a book.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unable to focus after flipping through it repeatedly, she called for a game of chess to be set up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Manipulating those black and white pieces with steady hands, her face showed no discernible emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room was extremely quiet, no one dared to step forward and disturb her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not knowing how much time had passed, a voice from outside announced the arrival of the Emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing finally snapped back to reality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Greetings, Emperor!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She maintained a calm demeanor, stepping forward with a shallow bow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao walked in accompanied by attendants and pulled her up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rise!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then sat down on the kang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao hadn’t had a moment’s rest since coming back last night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Li Shengan had received the news, upon seeing ministers coming and going in the Imperial Study Room without pause,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Emperor had no time at all, so the news wasn’t reported.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Zhao Junyao finished his affairs, he sent him out on an errand and hasn’t returned yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And none from Zhaochen Palace knew either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, Zhao Junyao was still unaware of Yellow Bean’s death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter the situation, it was a dog after all, hence not of paramount importance!\u003C\u002Fp>",1406,"2026-05-30T07:41:33.085Z","2026-06-01T04:30:40.316Z",1,"novelbin.me","17259cb4ce3cfe60dea394907ad4de9fe251b26f136639a25c07abbcca05f075","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-1182","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-1181",1204,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fa-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-cover.jpg"]