[{"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-918":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},411153,676,"Chapter 918: Dealing with Lady Yao","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-918",918,"\u003Cp>Then she continued to read on, and it was the second piece of good news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Lady Yao, having embezzled dowry and unwilling to return the rights of the housekeeper to Mother, was ordered by Father in anger to be moved out of the main courtyard!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Now she’s living in the worst courtyard of the residence! Crying all day long!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing was somewhat shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For so many years, Lady Yao had acted recklessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Father turned a blind eye, unwilling to stand up for Lady Wen or his children.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet now he was willing to stand up for his legitimate wife.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seems that back in the day, he and his first wife had a very deep affection for each other!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But something doesn’t make sense!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If he truly loved his legitimate wife, he should have treated her children well!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How could he let them live such a miserable life in the backyard?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing thought and thought but came up with nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forget it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thoughts of old conservative men in ancient times, she couldn’t fathom them and didn’t want to guess!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just a stingy father, so be it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No way to be filial, no need to kick him when he’s down, he might as well be... a stranger!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What Xia Ruqing didn’t know was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thousand miles away, that stingy father was not thinking this way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the twenty-sixth of the twelfth lunar month.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It should have been a day when every household was joyfully preparing for the New Year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere at the Xia Residence was very heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason was simple!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Yao’s dowry was retrieved, and she was thoroughly neglected by Old Master Xia, cast into the most secluded back courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Life was too miserable, and she was really not reconciled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, while Lady Wen was busy preparing for the New Year, she went to trouble Xia Caiying!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She thought Xia Caiyang was still as cowardly and useless as she was in her childhood, weak and easily bullied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Caiying seemed like a changed person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only did she resist fiercely, but she also brought the matter before Old Master Xia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a scholar, Old Master Xia never liked to get involved in the affairs of women in the backyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this didn’t mean he lacked brains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After being an official for so many years, he still understood the gravity of right and wrong!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What is Xia Caiying’s status now?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soon-to-be legitimate daughter-in-law of Minister Yang’s Residence, the future lady in charge of the Minister’s Mansion!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t even mention Lady Yao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even a small prefect like himself couldn’t afford to offend her!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Master Xia was infuriated just seeing Lady Yao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can’t even settle down for a single day!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cai Yang knelt nearby with tear-filled eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I implore Father to do justice!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the past when I was small, Madam bullied me and humiliated me, and I tolerated it! But now that I’m about to get married, Madam is still so brazen, it’s as if she doesn’t care about me at all!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father, I refuse to swallow this grievance!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Caiying spoke while crying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing her cry, Old Master Xia couldn’t scold her, and urged her to rise quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Cai Yang was very determined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If Father doesn’t stand up for me today, then I won’t get up!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, it’s not his reputation at stake, let’s see who’s more embarrassed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Master Xia was indeed so angry his teeth were grinding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he dared not reprimand, so he had no choice but to continue venting his anger on Lady Yao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You truly are!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Yao lowered her head, the slightly exposed face already showing her distress!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying with a guilty conscience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My lord, this concubine was kind, but... Second Miss seems to have a great grudge against me! Right after entering, she...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop spouting nonsense!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Caiying’s swollen eyes suddenly sharpened, glaring fiercely at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Upon entering, you accused me of being unfilial, saying that after living in the Capital City for years and coming back from afar, I didn’t pay respects to you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You even said, if not for the fact that I’m already betrothed, you wouldn’t be so courteous!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father! Father, you must stand up for me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These things were all bestowed by Noble Consort, I’m really not in a position to give them to others!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Caiying spoke while crying, appearing pitiful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Yao was so angry her nose smoked!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When did she say such things?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You little wench, lying with your eyes open!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cai Yang hurriedly crawled over and clung tightly to Old Master Xia’s clothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father, I did not lie, I have Noble Consort’s letter here, if you don’t believe me, feel free to open and read it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this she took out a letter from her bosom and raised it above her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Master Xia was somewhat hesitant, but still took the letter and began to read.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The handwriting on the letter was very clumsy, lacking any style, merely neat!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After glancing momentarily, Old Master Xia frowned deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’How is it so unsightly, is this truly from his legitimate daughter’s hand?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While hesitating, he noticed a small, delicate plum blossom imprint on the bottom corner of the sheet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon careful inspection, it was the name of his eldest daughter, Xia Ruqing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was there not to believe?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After swiftly scanning the contents of the letter, he coldly raised the letter above Lady Yao’s head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is a private exchange between the two sisters, what more do you have to say?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And you desire such trinkets?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Yao was really feeling guilty now!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh, she had nothing more to say?! She originally just went to stir trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly, the trouble wasn’t stirred, it only led to embarrassment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such bad luck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet she couldn’t openly defy Old Master Xia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could only plead pitifully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My lord, this concubine dares not again!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This concubine...will never again go out unnecessarily!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying she turned to Xia Caiying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good girl, I...I’ll never...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Caiying coldly chuckled:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the future, I ask Madam to keep her distance from me, otherwise...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I won’t be as weak and easily bullied as my elder sister!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Master Xia felt somewhat suspicious upon hearing her words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Weak and easily bullied? What do you mean?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Caiying coldly chuckled but didn’t reply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Master Xia didn’t insist, but raised the letter and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lady Yao, explain to me! What’s the meaning of this?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Yao looked up in deep confusion, looking innocent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My lord, what did the young lady write? Heaven and earth know! This concubine, in the past regarding them...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Does Madam still intend to deceive Father?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Caiying sneered as she turned away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Reporting to Father...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, she recounted the ordeals her siblings and she had suffered over the years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Slightly embellishing’ the evil actions of Lady Yao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Master Xia listened with his eyes wide open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is all this true?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Caiying nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s true!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father, the letter in your hand is evidence!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Big Sister, as she lacked a mother, didn’t learn to read and write, so ... even now as a Noble Consort, she’s not very good at writing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father! Big Sister is our family’s legitimate lady!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Caiying was about to cry, exhausted!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Master Xia was struck by lightning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed, she is this old master’s legitimate daughter, favored Noble Consort of the current Emperor!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She can’t possibly not be able to write!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luckily the Emperor hasn’t blamed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is simply...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sheer disgrace!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lady Yao!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Master Xia furiously roared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you not say to properly teach Xia Ruqing how to write and read in the backyard?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this how you taught her?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Yao looked innocent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My lord, women’s lack of talent is virtue! This concubine didn’t teach her scholarly pursuits, taught her needlework instead!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Caiying angrily pointed at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re lying! My elder sister is poor in embroidery too, she pricked her finger just embroidering a flower!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1333,"2026-05-30T07:41:23.310Z","2026-06-01T04:30:40.316Z",1,"novelbin.me","57c184002e9f8448a3344576eef440785c209c17af421bf1f952fe554f9f9358","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-919","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-917",1204,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fa-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-cover.jpg"]