[{"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-895":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},411080,676,"Chapter 895: The Cause","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-895",895,"\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing, amidst her surprise, asked about the origin of this marriage proposal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s quite unexpected for a family like the Yang Family with such high status.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She’s not belittling her own sister.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rather, she knows that such children of noble families,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>especially those who are the eldest son meant to fully inherit the family business, have very high standards for a prospective bride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether it’s appearance or demeanor, reputation or family background, there can be no mistake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Cai Yang, clearly, doesn’t meet these standards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention the incident some time ago that harmed her reputation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her status as a daughter from a secondary branch is already a disqualifier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, Xia Ruqing was quite curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dong’er simply laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s all thanks to our young lady’s cleverness and skills!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, she recounted the whole story.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It turns out that last month,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Bai of the Yang Family happened to encounter Lady Wen and Xia Caiying at the temple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of the previous incident, the two families had some acquaintanceship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They traveled together, chatting and laughing, making it a pleasant journey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything was going well,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>until they were about to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Lady Yang was boarding the carriage, she suddenly slipped and fell off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She injured her leg.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though there was no bleeding, her ankle swelled visibly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surrounding maids and old women were all flustered, never having encountered such a situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some were helping her, some went for a doctor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few strong old women wanted to carry her away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Wen, clueless about the situation, stood worriedly at the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Xia Caiying immediately stepped forward to stop them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t move, don’t reposition her!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Madam’s foot seems sprained, moving it forcibly could dislocate the bones!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she glanced around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She found some simple tools and cloth strips to stabilize Lady Yang’s injured foot,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and personally checked it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once she was sure it wouldn’t move excessively, she sighed with relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, now we can move her!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Yang felt her foot wasn’t as painfully aching as before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her expression improved, and she held Xia Caiying’s hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good child, you did well!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Caiying maintained her unwavering gaze, showing neither submission nor arrogance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Madam, please don’t speak now, hurry to see a doctor, the sooner the better!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, she directed the old women.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hurry up!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take Madam to the nearest clinic promptly! Don’t delay!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old women quickly stepped forward upon hearing her directive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, young lady!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having said that, they carried Madam into the carriage and hurried away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Xia Caiying also departed with Lady Wen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was initially just a minor incident, something neither Lady Wen nor her daughter put much thought into.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They avoided sending greetings to the Yang Family to avoid seeming opportunistic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of the gap in stature, they did not want people to think they were using this opportunity to climb up socially.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s better to just stay quietly humble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly, half a month later,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Yang suddenly sent an invitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The note first expressed sincere gratitude, then requested a visit, asking if Second Madam Wen and the second young lady would be available.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Wen felt immensely flattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lady Yang is a Minister’s wife, whereas I...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her husband was still stationed in an insignificant place as a Fifth Rank Prefect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, she herself was just from a secondary branch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could she be entitled to have a Minister’s Wife visit her?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she couldn’t refuse either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus she nervously accepted the invitation and started making preparations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Caiying, however, was not as anxious as her mother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She continued with her embroidery, reading and writing as usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, her mother and sister-in-law were there to handle things, it was no business of hers!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two days later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Yang truly visited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was received by Lady Wen and Lady Ni.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three women, although not very familiar, exchanged greetings with some laughter before seating in the garden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once tea and snacks were served and the maids withdrew,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Yang no longer danced around the topic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, she expressed her purpose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I would like to arrange a marriage for my son with the Xia Family’s second young lady. What do you think?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This marriage proposal was a serious matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Yang spoke decisively, without any ambiguity, indicating she had thought it through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Opposite her, Lady Wen and Lady Ni were visibly shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Yang quickly offered a smile of apology.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s my fault, too abrupt, I should have sent word ahead!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But rest assured, it’s just a suggestion, no outsiders know!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If it’s not suitable, it won’t affect the two children at all!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did Lady Wen and Lady Ni sigh with relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Wen was somewhat nervous and unsure of what to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lady Yang, um... how did you come up with this idea suddenly? My Cai Yang is of secondary birth...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Lady Yang just smiled and shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whether primary or secondary doesn’t matter, I’m interested in the girl herself!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My son is eighteen this year, already past the age for arranging a marriage, but my husband isn’t in any hurry, claiming that sons from martial families need not marry early!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Yang spoke with anxiety as she continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ve seen, that delay brought my child to this predicament!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Wen hadn’t met Yang Chenyi often, thus could offer little opinion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Manxue had met him,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>so she quickly smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Madam, you should not think that way. Uncle Yang also wants Young Master to succeed!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Master Yang is skilled in martial arts at a young age, well regarded by the Emperor, which many can only dream of!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Wen promptly nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Yang offered a helpless smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Success is one thing, but as a mother, I also want him to start a family soon!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously she had searched for potential matches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>ladies from literary families often prefer to marry into similar families.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Martial families like the Yangs attract few willing brides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus she had to look in families of Third and Fourth Rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the girls from these families did not pique her interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They weren’t truly ladies, albeit their outward appearance suggested otherwise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were rigid and simplistic at heart, bearing some petty attitudes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scheming secretly would not be surprising.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they married into her family, not only would they not manage household affairs, but also cause chaos among sisters-in-law.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Better not marry at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Yang thus scrutinized carefully, without finding someone suitable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until she met Xia Caiying last time,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the girl was a revelation to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amid such a chaotic scene, she managed orderly problem-solving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Far from scared or panicked, she remained calm and collected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Lady Yang knew,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>this girl was poised yet precise, nothing like typical subservient secondary daughters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later, she conducted thorough inquiries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It turned out that the girl grew up with Manxue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She and Manxue’s mother were childhood friends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew Manxue’s mother’s demeanor exceptionally well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Children taught by Manxue wouldn’t be poor in character.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>she made a bold decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It must be her!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1182,"2026-05-30T07:41:23.335Z","2026-06-01T04:30:40.316Z",1,"novelbin.me","4a19efa681995a3d68e84d80caef3a83fb9c5cdf20fddcab14815ae71777433e","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-896","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-894",1204,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fa-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-cover.jpg"]