[{"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-826":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},410907,676,"Chapter 826: Never Back Down","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-826",826,"\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing’s eyes were bright, with a demeanor of \"I won’t give up unless you agree.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Double the beating, at least seventy or eighty strokes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enough to make Empress Dowager Zhen drink a bitter cup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Xia Ruqing showed no sympathy at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tears shed now are the result of a muddled head during the upbringing of her son.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Your son is a precious treasure, while others’ children are just worthless?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is that possible? Hehe!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as these words were spoken, everyone gasped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Empress Dowager Zhen was so frightened she collapsed on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Empress Dowager frowned, deep in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Zhao Junyao, with a faint smile, seemed to say, \"This is a good idea!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Empress Dowager looked at Zhao Junyao and made a decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She immediately spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Noble Consort Xian’s words are very reasonable. Sister Zhen, are you willing to endure double the punishment?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Empress Dowager Zhen steadied her mind, gritted her teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am willing, thank you, Empress Dowager, for fulfilling this!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both mother and son were beaten, and the Xia family both physically and metaphorically got justice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this way, she could finally vent all her grievances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had no complaints left!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn’t be blamed for being so hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be bullied to this extent and not be tough, how weak would that be?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the matter resolved, Xia Ruqing did not wish to stay a moment longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She got up, said her farewell, and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao followed and left as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Empress Dowager looked at Empress Dowager Zhen kneeling below and her two unfortunate sons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She said coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take them away, deal with them as appropriate!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sister Qing finished speaking, then took several Little Palace Maids to bind Empress Dowager Zhen and took her away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sixth Prince panicked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mother Consort! Mother...Mother Consort!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He called intermittently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, after just enduring fifty strokes, he couldn’t move, nor could his cries for his Mother Consort be heard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He struggled desperately for a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, the Fifth Master was there to hold him back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop fooling around!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone was somewhat harsh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come, Fifth Brother will take you back!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, he kowtowed to the Empress Dowager.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry to trouble Mother. I will take Sixth Brother home now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Empress Dowager impatiently waved her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t even bother to say a word and returned to her inner chamber, holding Sister’s hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sixth Prince was so angry he almost vomited blood, struggling to get up for a desperate fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fifth Master was a bit angry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have you had enough yet!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sixth Prince was stunned, not having time to express his grievances before being carried away by Palace Attendants and hastily sent back to his residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The residences of Fifth Master and Sixth Prince were adjacent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He guarded nearby, devotedly sending him back to his room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he arranged for a servant to summon the Imperial Physician, prescribe medicine, and take good care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was busy front and back, resembling a good brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sixth Prince felt very disheartened watching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have you had enough of pretending to be a good person? Can you leave already? I don’t want your false goodwill!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fifth Master suddenly stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t really understand what you’re saying, Sixth Brother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I’ve been busy all day, and getting this response is truly heart-wrenching!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sixth Prince sneered sarcastically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Busy all day? Haha, how funny, who do I have to thank for all this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You always said you liked the Second Miss of the Xia Family, asked me to help you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You said it yourself, the hero saving the damsel idea was yours, but when found out, all the blame fell on me alone!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In front of the Imperial Brother and Empress Dowager, you didn’t dare utter a word!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If not for me persevering stubbornly, do you think you would have the chance to stand here and point fingers at me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sixth Prince was emotionally agitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the end, his voice trembled, even ignoring the heart-wrenching pain from his backside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fifth Master’s face turned pale green and blue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clenched his teeth hard, his eyes flickering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, he turned his head expressionlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t know what you’re talking about!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve been busy for half the day, I’m tired, I’ll go rest now. You should also take a good break!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, the Fifth Master flicked his sleeve and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sixth Prince fumed with anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You hypocrite!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fifth Master’s back halted for a moment but did not turn back, he strode away without another glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the Xia Residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After several days of recuperation, Xia Caiying finally recovered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both Lady Wen and Ni Manxue lowered their hearts, finally at ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter what, as long as the person is fine, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Wen and Lady Ni also began discussing their visit to the Yang Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My status is somewhat awkward, maybe I shouldn’t go!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Wen struggled internally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wasn’t the official Madam, just a second wife, not genuinely more dignified than a concubine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So... it’s better not to go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Ni was unwilling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mother, you don’t have to worry, Madam Yang has a good nature and won’t care about these things!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We just need to go, after all, it’s our sincerity!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Wen wavered for a while, finally agreeing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ni Manxue smiled happily: \"That’s more like it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mother, shall I prepare the invitation card?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, you go ahead!\" Lady Wen nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Yang Family was both surprised and unsurprised by the Xia Family’s visit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though both were Military Generals, the women of the two families rarely interacted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Precisely because both were from military households.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sitting together, the women had plenty to talk about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were straightforward people, had a warm and lively chat for a while, the Madams got along well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madam Yang quickly set up a table, insisting they stay for a meal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Wen and Lady Ni couldn’t really refuse and had to stay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the banquet, they spoke of such fate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madam Yang laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed, this is my son’s first major case since his appointment!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our family has never gotten along with Empress Dowager Zhen!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, she recounted the events of the military exam in those days, all with indignation in her words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The follow-up to that was Sixth Prince blatantly and secretly causing trouble for the Yang Family!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If not for the Emperor’s wise judgment, who knows what would have happened to my son!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Lady Wen’s body trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To think that within the majestic Imperial Family, there could be such... scoundrels!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Ni nodded in agreement with a hint of sarcasm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The military exam was a matter between men, at least there was a reason for treachery, but what did our Cai Yang do to provoke them?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madam Yang agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed, it was truly... too shameless!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Women couldn’t say much in front of others, they had to consider the so-called ’bigger picture.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in private, they could still vent their frustrations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, the ladies gathered together and cursed heartily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing else could better foster women’s friendships than shared animosity against a common enemy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, when discussing the two children, Madam Yang and Lady Wen shed tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Poor my son, he hardly obtained a promotion, then encountered such trouble!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Wen teared up as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My daughter is also so innocent!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She’s only fourteen, how will she ever find a match now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madam Yang instinctively said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed! My son hasn’t found a match yet either, in the future...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, she suddenly stopped, feeling something amiss.\u003C\u002Fp>",1270,"2026-05-30T07:41:22.096Z","2026-06-01T04:30:40.316Z",1,"novelbin.me","16225a7fe3ce80d389db922ebc77edc92eb7ab9c8728ed858d0533819bcc368a","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-827","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-825",1204,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fa-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-cover.jpg"]