[{"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-904":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},411139,676,"Chapter 904: The Dragon’s Wrath","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-904",904,"\u003Cp>\"Impossible!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing was filled with grievances, and upon hearing these words, she gritted her teeth and said angrily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone thought she was seducing the Emperor!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why would she even bother?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she spoke, she even kicked him once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not too hard, not too light, just enough to tug at his heartstrings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao couldn’t help but smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He most liked that little girl who would act coy with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a little chili pepper, charming and spirited, like a wildcat!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensual and captivating!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t like those who were timid and indecisive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s wrong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice softened considerably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing glanced at him sneakily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once she confirmed he wasn’t angry, she turned her head aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Listen to these palace rumors!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They’ve turned me into something!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she spoke, she almost shed tears from grievance!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Men!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A mix of toughness and softness works best.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Always being tough makes it hard to coax, and a man’s heart grows cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being always soft only leads to compliance and never earns favor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So... this balance must be well grasped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing her about to cry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao’s heart indeed felt a twinge of ache.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What have they said about you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’s been busy with matters of agriculture in the north these days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’s heard little of the news in the harem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be... those women have stirred up trouble again?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing saw him ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Directly and generously, she explained the whole story.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, adding drama was a must.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In short, she herself was blameless, the fault was everyone else’s, humph!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon listening, Zhao Junyao’s expression turned cold indeed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment of silence, he patted her back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright! I know now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qingqing, you’re wronged!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing shook her head, speaking with grandeur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not wronged!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Emperor... I serve you with a clear conscience, but I fear it’s the children who are wronged!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Henger and Yeye are still naive!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But Chenchen is already four years old, if he hears...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing started tearing again!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao’s heart chilled as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What if the children heard this gossip?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze suddenly turned frosty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then returned to normal after a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll handle this!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing gazed tearfully at him, nodding fervently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then lowered her head, mulling over for a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, cautiously lifted her head and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Emperor!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about the Empress... maybe it’s better to bring her back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice was small, with a slight tremble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though it went against her conscience, she had to say it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao’s gaze suddenly turned cold, wanting to lash out but held back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, he gritted his teeth and said in a deep voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No way! It’s non-negotiable!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The matter of the Empress is settled; he won’t change it at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing’s heart eased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’That’s good!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not coming back is indeed good!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Empress once tried to harm her life; this she remembers vividly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A heart like a snake’s; her children are still so young.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bring her back to continue causing harm?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao also breathed a sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lay beside her on the bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m tired! Sleep with me for a while!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing wiped her tears and smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m sleepy too!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two chatted idly for a while before falling asleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By mid-afternoon, Xia Ruqing was still asleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao had already left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Returned to Zhaochen Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face immediately became cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Shengan!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Servants here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Shengan’s back was all cold sweat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That expression was frightening!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ve hidden things well!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao, biting his teeth, flung a document over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Shengan’s hat was accurately knocked off!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His knees went soft; he immediately crawled to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Em... Emperor...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking, what caused such anger?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t hidden anything! Except...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Body trembled, could it be those words?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Emperor... Servants are guilty! Seeing you’ve been busy lately!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sometimes summoning officials in the middle of the night! Servants... dared not disturb you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao kicked over again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No matter how busy I am, I can’t ignore her!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She doesn’t speak; you don’t speak either!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She’s the woman he loves most!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Loving means treating her well, making her happy, right?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was unhappy but he didn’t know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How can this be?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Shengan got kicked and fell to one side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luckily, the Emperor didn’t use force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly climbed back up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Servants are guilty, begging the Emperor to calm his anger!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao impatiently waved his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rise up!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What can be done? Can’t possibly kill him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell me about recent affairs with Consort Ning!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And The Eldest Princess\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, his main concern was the children.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since he last saw The Eldest Princess in that state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His heart was truly conflicted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still his eldest princess; with that demeanor, how will it be when she’s married?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his opinion, a princess should have a dignity befitting a princess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yi An is just fine!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Shengan, seeing the Emperor won’t pursue it further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hurriedly got up to make amends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Detailed Consort Ning’s behavior over this period.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Including how she educated The Eldest Princess!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Emperor, servants have noticed The Eldest Princess has improved somewhat!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At the very least, Consort Ning no longer forces embroidery lessons!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There’s nothing else noteworthy!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still not allowed outside, still... forbidden to play.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heard the Second Princess has started learning horseback riding, while The Eldest Princess...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao sneered coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So... hasn’t changed much!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought a bit and waved his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forget it, we’ll discuss this tomorrow!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked to the imperial desk and drew a few documents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go tell the Cabinet to distribute these, summon some people from the Ministry of Revenue tomorrow to see me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Shengan quickly took them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes! Servants receive the decree!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao waved to dismiss him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rubbed his temples and started focusing on other matters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lately... truly busy!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Li Shengan left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cold wind blew, only then did he realize his back was soaked in sweat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wiping sweat on one side, he marveled aloud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Noble Consort Xian!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Being so cherished by the Emperor, you’re the first!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Servants have well and truly seen the light!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While marveling, he sympathized with Consort Ning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What have you done?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the Empress was in the palace, she cozied up the most.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was understandable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now the Empress is no longer in the palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How still can you not understand your position?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noble Consort Xian is not someone you can afford to offend!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Emperor is busy today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let’s see how he deals with it tomorrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One thing is certain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Emperor’s patience with Consort Ning has worn thin for a long time!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Likely her good days are numbered!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reflecting on this, he shook his head, disappearing into the sunset dusk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After court, Zhao Junyao went nowhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He returned to Zhaochen Palace, changed clothes, and headed straight for Consort Ning’s Yichun Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Consort Ning, dining with The Eldest Princess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing the Emperor was coming, quickly set down her chopsticks and sent the princess away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Went inside specifically to change clothes, and touch up her makeup!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lan Xiang, is this outfit nice? The Emperor used to love this color!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lan Xiang looked at Consort Ning in a pink palace gown, opened her mouth, unsure what to say.\u003C\u002Fp>",1209,"2026-05-30T07:41:23.310Z","2026-06-01T04:30:40.316Z",1,"novelbin.me","5f8ad9dbe9afcc63e19360f469f94ff3aa8a6b9724ac59e1bb3603d5a5015949","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-905","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-903",1204,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fa-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-cover.jpg"]