[{"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-823":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},410904,676,"Chapter 823: Ruthless","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-823",823,"\u003Cp>A woman’s private possession was left in the hands of a man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If exploited by someone with ill intentions, the consequences could be unimaginable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junzhe saw her awkwardness and gave a reassuring smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A minor misunderstanding, there’s no need to be concerned, Miss!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If this item truly belongs to you, please keep it safe to avoid unnecessary trouble!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he handed over the Brocade Handkerchief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Caiying looked at it once more, and indeed it was hers; she carefully accepted it with both hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Fifth Prince!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junzhe just laughed, maintaining a gentlemanly demeanor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Such a trivial matter, it’s not worth mentioning!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s late, the night is cool, Miss should return to rest soon!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I shall take my leave now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Caiying’s face turned inexplicably red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I... respectfully see off the Fifth Prince!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With her head lowered, a gentle breeze swept by, and when she looked up, there was not a trace of him to be seen!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it weren’t for the Brocade Handkerchief in her hand, she wouldn’t have believed what had just happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhao Junzhe?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her face blushed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His genteel words, his elegant white clothing, his propriety, and suave demeanor replayed in her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delivering a handkerchief deep at night seemed somewhat reckless, but wasn’t it also considering my reputation?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately leaving after delivering the handkerchief, like a shadow disappearing into thin air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not a lingering look, not a degree of intrusion, nor any impertinent behavior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Truly, the act of a gentleman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Caiying’s gaze fell on the Brocade Handkerchief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But this handkerchief, I didn’t bring it today?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Xia Caiying had always been raised in the courtyard, simple-minded, she wasn’t foolish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the contrary, she was astutely intelligent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said he found it at the entrance to Fengyu Pavilion, how is that possible?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next morning, Xia Caiying bade farewell to Xia Ruqing and left the palace in a sedan chair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to custom, Xia Ruqing herself could not see her off and could only instruct Xiao Xizi and others to escort her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, they could only escort her to the palace gates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luckily, the Hou Mansion had long sent a carriage to wait at the gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Butler, servant boy, maid, Sister combined, there were at least ten people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the King’s watchful eyes, in broad daylight, with so many people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No reason to worry anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Xizi personally handed the Second Miss over to the Hou Mansion’s people, watched them leave, and then returned to report back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing felt reassured upon hearing of this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this world, where is there a guaranteed assurance?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as everyone thought the Second Miss would return safely to the Hou Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something unexpected happened to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Hou Mansion was situated in a remote area, and as the carriage traveled along a secluded path,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>suddenly several men in black descended from nowhere, surrounding them completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone was flustered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who... who are you?!\" asked an Old Sister outside, summoning her courage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the carriage, two young maids were frightened, but immediately shielded Xia Caiying in the middle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mi... Miss! Don’t be afraid, we will protect you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, we will protect you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just after saying this, someone outside roared fiercely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It doesn’t matter who we are! Just hand over the Miss and come with us obediently!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Otherwise... none of you should expect to escape!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sister trembled in fear but glancing at the carriage behind her, still shouted out boldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Impudent!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you know which mansion we belong to??\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Broad daylight, under the King’s reign, don’t you have any law?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she talked, she signaled to the servant boys beside her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instructing them to hurry and find help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two servant boys understood, one covering the other, secretly moving towards the back of the carriage, trying to find a chance to run.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were unfortunately noticed by the men in black.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their martial arts were exceptional; they swiftly knocked the servant boy unconscious onto the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The leader saw this and laughed wildly like a bandit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha... Law? I am the law!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t care which mansion you’re from; when I set my eyes on a girl, I never fail to acquire her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m giving you until a stick of incense burns to decide!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Will you hand her over, or choose death?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One incense stick?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sisters and servant boys exchanged glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling puzzled, but they were too terrified, their minds blank, unable to discern anything?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The few who stayed rational were racking their brains trying to figure out an escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one contemplated what seemed off?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Xia Caiying who quietly muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kidnapping and giving time for consideration? Is this negotiation?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s too ridiculous, not even the books dare to write like this!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the absurdity of it; it didn’t seem like a kidnapping, rather like waiting for someone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two maids were terrified, quickly covering Xia Caiying’s mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss, you better not speak!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss, aren’t you scared?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Caiying, with her mouth covered, nodded her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Afraid!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The maid tightened her grip and whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you’re scared then don’t make a sound!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Caiying’s heart raced, truly afraid to make any sound again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The time of one incense stick soon passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The men in black began to threaten again, hand over lives or hand over people?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The house servants were trained by Xia Tingfeng, loyal and steadfast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, they wouldn’t hand over anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each one posed ready to fight to the death, intent on fighting fiercely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The men in black grew impatient and started their assault one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The servant boys swarmed forward, outmatched but unrelenting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shouts of battle and cries, the clash of swords and blades intermingled chaotically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The leader of the men in black, however, refrained from fighting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, seizing the moment to abduct someone from the carriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swords and blades heartlessly pierced through the carriage, terrifying the two maids.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three girls who had been huddled together suddenly scattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each corner at odds, they fell to the ground!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Caiying screamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone looked over and gasped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Second Miss!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Caiying was seen being snatched from the carriage by the leader of the men in black, flying far away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Caiying screamed miserably again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally landings with the men in black.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man in black seemed to have trouble with his legs, bitterly regretting not being able to use light martial arts to fly higher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He flew several more times with Xia Caiying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither high nor low, neither here nor there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His frustration flared, scaring Xia Caiying half to death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who exactly are you, let go of me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have no grudge against you, why treat me this way?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Caiying struggled and cried, tears streaming like a pear-blossoming rain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The leader of the men in black smiled rogueishly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No grudge, no reason? Can’t I make you the Village Chief’s Wife? Who made that rule?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Village Chief’s Wife? Are you bandits?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Caiying was so frightened, she couldn’t even think straight!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah! Let me down!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The up and downs were terrifying her to death!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A fourteen-year-old girl, raised in a pampered manner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be tormented like this was indeed harsh!\u003C\u002Fp>",1201,"2026-05-30T07:41:22.096Z","2026-06-01T04:30:40.316Z",1,"novelbin.me","f7b576a62cd91444685e8d2031c6074ef8a590f6201044231ee56048cb2872a9","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-824","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-822",1204,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fa-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-cover.jpg"]