[{"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-1055":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},411190,676,"Chapter 1055: Madness","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-1055",1055,"\u003Cp>\"This doesn’t seem like Lady Yao’s usual style!\" Xia Ruqing raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ni Manxue replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The master himself took them away, saying it was shameful to keep them here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And Lady Yao?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ni Manxue continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lady Yao was smug for quite a while; it’s said that she used to mock Second Madam every day back then!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"On the day Xia Ruyi got married, she even dressed up flamboyantly to attract guests everywhere!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Later, when she found out Xia Ruyi had become a concubine in the Prince’s Mansion, she didn’t dare to show her face again!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t know what happened after that!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My husband visited the master a few times, saying Lady Yao seemed to have gone mad, crying and laughing at times!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The master spent quite a bit of silver seeking doctors and medicine for her!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the end, I don’t know if she got better, but in February, she left the Capital City with their youngest son!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is also what my husband told me later!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Ni spoke indifferently, as if none of this had anything to do with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, it really didn’t.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter what, sympathy was impossible!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isn’t this all karma?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How did Lady Yao curse her back then? How did she mistreat the Second Madam?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These resentments aren’t something that can be resolved overnight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as she didn’t step on her when she was down, sympathy and pity? Absolutely impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing just laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed, the heavens have eyes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You see, it’s not that retribution doesn’t come, it’s just that the time hasn’t come yet!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ni Manxue also laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There’s even more amusing news to talk about!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After Xia Ruyi entered the Prince’s Mansion, she was unwilling to be just a concubine! She sent a letter through someone asking my husband to deliver a message to the palace, saying she wanted you to support her!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Me?\" Xia Ruqing was somewhat surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She wants me to support her? Oh dear, how rare that she looks up to me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ni Manxue also laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When my husband received the letter, he was so angry his face turned dark after reading it once, and he burned it immediately!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He also instructed the servant boy not to accept any random letters from Prince Wu’s Mansion in the future!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even the servant boy got scolded!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing’s smile became even brighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, indeed, how interesting! Is this not considered gloating over someone else’s misfortune?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, I still don’t understand why Princess Hai Feng tricked Xia Ruyi into the Sixth Prince’s Mansion to become a concubine; what was it for exactly?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ni Manxue looked into the distance and thought about it but shook her head as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perhaps... to embarrass you and curry favor with Empress Dowager Zhen?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Empress’s own sister, becoming a concubine in the son of Empress Dowager Zhen’s mansion! Speaking of which, it doesn’t look good on you either!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s well known that I don’t have a good relationship with Xia Ruyi!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She wouldn’t go to such lengths just to embarrass me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Ni thought for a moment and then spoke again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then maybe... Empress Dowager Zhen and Hai Feng wanted to win over Your Majesty?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After all... the Crown Prince is the legitimate eldest son, and in the future...\" If there are no surprises, he’s bound to be the Crown Prince.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether it’s the Fifth Prince or the Sixth Prince, in the future, they’ll have to live according to the Emperor and the Crown Prince’s wishes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An Empress Dowager paving the way for her children and grandchildren is quite normal!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Saying it like that seems to make some sense!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She suddenly remembered another matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Back then... before the wedding of the Sixth Prince, Empress Dowager Zhen caused a fuss, so I reduced the specifications of the Sixth Prince’s wedding banquet to sixty percent!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Originally, I thought Empress Dowager Zhen would definitely cause some trouble afterwards!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But strangely, Empress Dowager Zhen endured it and didn’t make any trouble!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Ni nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s probably it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Empress Dowager Zhen and Hai Feng, perhaps they wanted to use this to win you over!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing nodded, maybe that’s it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anyway, pleasing me is of no use! I’m not involved in court affairs!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for what kind of life Xia Ruyi leads, how she’s unlucky, it’s all her own doing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think I’m already a good sister by not kicking her when she’s down!\" She smiled sweetly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Ni also laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly right!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The relationship had already been cut off, hadn’t it? It’s just like being strangers; what does death even matter?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty, let’s not talk about this anymore; it’s quite unlucky!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come, try the Hua Cha I made myself!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although it’s not as good as in the palace, it’s also something you can’t find outside!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ni Manxue spoke while bringing over a cup of freshly brewed tea for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing raised her hand to take the cup, opened it, and indeed saw a few small flowers floating in the teacup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The color was a bit light, but a fragrance wafted directly, feeling a bit sweet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It smells nice!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, she took a sip and only felt a burst of refreshing fragrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister-in-law, your skills are excellent. When will you teach me too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ni Manxue laughed and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty, you’re too modest. It’s just a petty skill!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If Your Majesty finds it worthwhile, I’ll write down a recipe for you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Great!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing replied joyfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister-in-law, you mustn’t keep it to yourself!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A playful comment made both of them laugh, and cheerful laughter occasionally echoed from the small pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After chatting for a while, it was almost noon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lunch was served at the Hou Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Tingfeng wasn’t there, and Xia Jingfeng had also gone out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ni Manxue arranged a table in the inner courtyard to entertain the Empress and the Princess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since there was no one else, there was no particular formality,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them, with two children, had a lively meal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After lunch, they rested for a while, and Xia Ruqing was about to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ni Manxue looked at the sky with some surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s still early. Since you rarely come out, Your Majesty, why not return a bit later?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing looked at Yue Er and smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This girl hasn’t been out much, so everything is new to her. I’m going to take her for a stroll down the street!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ni Manxue understood and quickly nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In that case, I won’t keep you, Your Majesty!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She originally wanted to ask if she needed company, but then realized it might not be appropriate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Empress wanted to leave the palace discreetly without drawing attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she rashly followed, having more people would easily draw attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So it was better not to go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing didn’t say much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gave a few instructions regarding Jingfeng before taking Yue Er towards the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Ni reluctantly accompanied them all the way to the main gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty, do come back when you have time!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing nodded and smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’ll see each other during the holidays, so don’t worry too much!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yue Er, bid farewell to your aunt!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue Er jumped onto the carriage and poked her little head out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aunt! Goodbye, Cousin Chenghui!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ni Manxue was touched and amused at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Empress, Princess, take care!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, sister-in-law, you should go back too!\" Xia Ruqing instructed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay!\" Ni Manxue responded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Chenghui also kept waving towards the carriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The carriage slowly started, and Ni Manxue stood holding her son’s hand, watching them off at the gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Lele inside the carriage also leaned against the window, peeking out with her little head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They kept looking until the carriage turned out of sight in the alley, disappearing from view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, they parted!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The carriage swayed gently as they finally reached the most bustling street in the Capital City when Yue Er was almost asleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yue Er? Yue Er? Look outside?\" Xia Ruqing gently called her daughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The little girl heard the call, groggily looked outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wow!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She instantly became spirited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mother!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to get down, I want to get down!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want that one!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The little girl pointed at the numerous street stalls outside, her eyes sparkling as she spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>",1389,"2026-05-30T07:41:33.116Z","2026-06-01T04:30:40.316Z",1,"novelbin.me","341d0f37fe2a07444dfbb45462b6c4eb11d936ee24bcee031c771020c47c277b","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-1056","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-1054",1204,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fa-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-cover.jpg"]