[{"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-923":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},411158,676,"Chapter 923: Passing Away","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-923",923,"\u003Cp>But just as she finished speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Xizi hurriedly came in from outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Madam, there’s news!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing immediately stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What? Now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All the other madams are going to Jiaofang Hall, we should prepare quickly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing looked down at the two Little Buns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She secretly frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why choose such a time?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Picking the New Year is one thing, but even at mealtime!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking about it, she could only give orders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zi Yue, you come with me alone, that’s enough!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zi Su, you stay!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister Jiang, Sister Liang, take the children for dinner first!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Later, when Sister Huang and Chenchen return, have the small kitchen make something else!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t worry about me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She spoke as she hurriedly put on her cloak!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zi Yue assisted her on the side, handing her a hand stove and warm sleeves!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In half a cup of tea’s time, she was finally dressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Xizi had the warm sedan chair ready outside too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing took Zi Yue out the door, hurriedly heading to Jiaofang Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiaofang Hall\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing got out of the sedan chair, and sure enough, saw a large crowd standing at the entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed everyone was already here, except her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing her arrive, the concubines came forward to pay respects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Greetings, Noble Consort Xian!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing glanced indifferently and waved her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rise, all of you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd thanked her and stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing’s eyes moved across the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unintentionally, she caught sight of Consort Ning, who had a look of smugness in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She chuckled coldly inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This fool, what’s there to be proud about?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She just lifted her grounding and brought the Princess back not long ago, and now she’s about to fall ill again?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or does she think that a half-dead Empress can support her?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing said no more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She leisurely walked up to stand at the front of the line with the others, waiting for the imperial return to the palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darkness was falling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snow had just fallen a few days ago, and the night north wind was extremely fierce, causing many to shiver.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luckily, Xia Ruqing was dressed warmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wrapped in a thick cloak, holding a warm stove in her hands, she felt no chill at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They waited for about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, when footsteps gradually approached in the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then came the high announcement from the eunuch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Empress, the imperial return to the palace!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd hurriedly knelt down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing was no exception, respectfully kneeling on the cold ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luckily she wore deerskin knee pads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A warm kneeling, otherwise, this kneel would surely leave a sickness behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Greetings to the Empress!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd lowered their heads, collectively paying their respects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what awaited them was only the howling north wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The imperial carriage passed in front.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Lan escorted on the side, passing by the madams as.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knelt and kowtowed three times, then rose again to attend to the imperial carriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The party of the Empress and her maids made no sound!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They waited until the imperial carriage entered Jiaofang Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then someone came to call them to rise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Madams, please rise!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The voice unexpectedly belonged to Li Shengan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing rose and frowned, asking him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s going on here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Shengan’s expression was somewhat complex, but he still smiled and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Report to Noble Consort Xian!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Empress... is unconscious!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Emperor’s decree, the madams have kowtowed outside as a form of greeting, no need to disturb further!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing listened in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wow! Could it really be serious illness?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking this, her expression became ’grave’.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If that’s the case, then I won’t disturb the Empress’s recovery!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When the Empress’s health improves, I shall pay my respects again!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her words were dignified and proper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Shengan quickly bowed in salute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah! Madam, you are wise!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The servants bid farewell to Madam!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing nodded, took Zi Yue, and turned to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others saw the Noble Consort depart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, there was nothing more to see, and they all left as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Consort Ning felt quite disappointed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Could the Empress really be unable to make it?!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Hopefully not, or else the harem will be the domain of Lady Xia?!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking this, she hurried her steps back to the palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wanted to go offer incense to the Buddha, pray for the Empress’s speedy recovery!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The concubines quickly dispersed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon returning, Xia Ruqing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following the usual routine, ate, washed, looked at the books out of boredom, then went to sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zi Su seemed somewhat puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Madam, aren’t you worried?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing appeared a bit confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Worried about what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if the Empress returned healthy, she couldn’t do anything to her, could she?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention the situation now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zi Su thought for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"True!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I am reassured!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zi Yue, a bit amused, teased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you reassured about?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zi Su felt some embarrassment, stomped her foot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zi Yue!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Madam, look at her!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zi Yue laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh dear sister, I won’t dare again!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zi Su, thin-skinned, wanted to hit her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zi Yue quickly ran.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them started to play around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing watched them with delight, smiling as she burrowed into bed to prepare for sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter what happens elsewhere, she was unaffected here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still filled with laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just wasn’t to be heard elsewhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, at this time, shouldn’t it be sorrowful?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elsewhere in the palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Consort Hui’s place, her thoughts always calm and steady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon returning, she too was quietly composed, eating ritually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calmly comforting her daughter to sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Second Princess was also very sensible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before sleeping, she asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mother Consort, did Mother Empress return? Did you see her?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Consort Hui gently smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mother Empress returned, but she is ill and cannot summon Yi An!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You must behave well, or Mother Empress will punish you, okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yi An quickly burrowed into the blankets, cautious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mother Consort, Yi An has always been good!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Empress was previously too intimidating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young ones in the palace, Yiming, Yi An, and even Yijing, were all afraid of her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Consort Hui’s words were highly effective!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good! It’s good that you’re obedient!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mother Empress will surely like you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yi An nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mother Consort, how’s elder sister? I haven’t seen her in days, is she being forced to learn needlework again by Consort Ning?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Consort Hui tapped her nose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You, so young, why are you more worrying than the Sisters!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Consort Ning is elder sister’s mother consort, she would only cherish her, why force her?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yi An’s big eyes swirled about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mother Consort, don’t lie, elder sister told me personally!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Consort Hui scolded her with a look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Will you sleep or not, if not, I’ll leave and won’t mind you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yi An quickly tucked her head in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sleep, Yi An will sleep now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Consort Ning’s place, upon returning she indeed went to the small Buddha hall to pray for the Empress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She truly wished for the Empress’s early recovery, for one simple reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For years, she had followed the Empress’s lead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That friendship wasn’t something outsiders could compare to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Empress re-emerged, she would be the biggest beneficiary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately... her hopes were likely to be dashed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time the Empress was truly ill, and deeply so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next day, New Year’s Eve banquet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of the Empress’s serious illness, the atmosphere was not good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although no one really cared about the Empress’s life or death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, appearances had to be maintained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Zhao Junyao couldn’t celebrate extravagantly, pretending to be indifferent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Empress fell unconscious and never awoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From before the New Year, all the way past it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the fifth day of the new year, finally burnt out, she passed away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was in the middle of the night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the palace, the mourning bell rang, the court and harem received news first-hand, the entire court grieved!\u003C\u002Fp>",1320,"2026-05-30T07:41:23.310Z","2026-06-01T04:30:40.316Z",1,"novelbin.me","4079fc89a3b5862124814e962b5c6738b946fbcb50a8091e5c5afa092ef6f232","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-924","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-922",1204,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fa-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-cover.jpg"]