[{"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-940":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},411175,676,"Chapter 940: Mockery","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-940",940,"\u003Cp>After the Empress Dowager left, the atmosphere became more lively than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Princess Consorts and Imperial Noble Consorts, along with the concubines of the harem, all relaxed quite a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Empress Dowager Zhen led the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Animatedly chatting, watching dance performances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, the banquet became quite decent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sadly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how decent, this is still the Empress Dowager’s Ningshou Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone chatted and laughed on the surface, but inwardly, who really wanted to stay here?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In just over a Shi Chen, everyone was weary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao couldn’t sit still either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Claiming he had matters to attend to, he left first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remaining people had no reason to stay any longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They exchanged looks and reached a consensus, promptly dispersing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon exiting, Xia Ruqing held Zi Yue’s hand, heading towards her sedan chair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly, someone followed them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning around, it was Hai Feng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hai Feng, with a large belly, was being supported by Sister and servants, struggling with every step, completely transformed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the only thing unchanged was the proud and arrogant expression on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Noble Consort, you seem to be living quite well lately!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hai Feng said coolly, her tone full of arrogance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By rank, the Princess Consort is also a first-rank position, they were equals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But anyone with a bit of sense wouldn’t compare ranks with the Emperor’s favored consort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even when meeting with the elderly Imperial Noble Consorts of the Late Emperor, doesn’t everyone act amiably?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who would act arrogantly in front of the Emperor’s favored consort?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Princess Consort Zhe is joking!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing smiled lightly upon hearing that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If we speak of well-being, you are more so, with such a radiant glow!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone can see how considerate your Prince is!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You and your husband are deeply affectionate, now with a child, your days really make others envious!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You...\" Hai Feng was taken aback, unable to reply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn’t say that Fifth Master wasn’t considerate, nor could she claim their affection was staged, let alone criticize having a child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn’t say anything!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she did, wouldn’t it be a laughingstock to the world?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She regretted deeply!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was one thing before, but ever since the Empress passed away, regret consumed her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why couldn’t she marry a year or two later?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What she liked was clearly the Emperor of the Great Chu Dynasty!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A year or two later, after the Empress had died.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the strength of Western Xia, what reason would the Monarch of Great Chu have to refuse her!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the hypocritical Fifth Prince, living lukewarm days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She transformed into a plump, round woman with a large belly, carrying an soon-to-be-born child inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simply...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hai Feng coldly smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Noble Consort is quite pleased now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That Empress position must surely be at your fingertips!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing also smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Late Empress’s memorial day just passed, the Emperor showed deep affection and loyalty to the Late Empress!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is it appropriate for Princess Consort to say such things now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hai Feng was left speechless, unable to utter a word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Noble Consort Xian, you really know how to pretend!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you think your ambitions can be hidden from everyone?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing remained composed, her smile unwavering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Much obliged!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No matter how big my ambitions are, they can’t compare to yours, Princess Consort, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s just about the Empress position, it’s just dissatisfaction following the Empress’s death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was like this before, it is like this now, and likely will be in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, she is already married, has a child, now to regret is too late, isn’t it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The calmer Xia Ruqing was, the more annoyed Hai Feng became.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, having nothing to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She simply flicked her sleeve and left swiftly with her large belly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing casually curled her lips before turning around to get into her sedan chair to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back at Duanning Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing felt a bit hungry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She ordered a bowl of hot beef noodle soup, two salted egg yolks, and a small dish of stir-fried vegetables.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stopped at eighty percent full, not daring to eat more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After eating, she lazily lounged on the heated bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room was quiet, and the recent events were tacitly unmentioned by all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing touched her belly and suddenly asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where’s Chenchen? Asleep?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zi Yue quickly replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister Huang reported earlier that His Highness the Crown Prince has retired!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s good!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s so late, surely Henger and Yeye are asleep too!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m tired too; I should rest early!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zi Yue responded, assisting her mistress in retiring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Lantern Festival is over, marking the complete end of the New Year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing rested for several days in a row, finally recovering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When the Empress was still here, she upheld the reputation, and nothing ever fell on me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With the Empress position vacant this year, I’ve become quite popular!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both inside and outside, noblewomen visiting the palace all came straight to Duanning Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Emperor didn’t say anything, so she couldn’t refuse to see them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One after another, she became quite the busy person, not a moment of peace throughout the day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Making her feel as if she were about to become the Empress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lying on the bed, Xia Ruqing lazily yawned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, even now as a Noble Consort, there’s so much to do!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If in the future...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wouldn’t that be exhausting?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Being a little Honored Lady before was the best!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking it over and over, Xia Ruqing came to such a conclusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zi Yue pressed her lips in a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My Lady!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Back then, you didn’t think so!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At that time, you knelt when seeing others, worried about not having enough to eat, feared punishment from the consorts...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing thought for a moment and agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re right, being a little Honored Lady wasn’t easy!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No one has it easy in the harem!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isn’t that obvious?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All beings suffer, before transmigration, after transmigration... it’s tough, though perhaps slightly better than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she transmigrated as a noblewoman, she would have to face the issue of her future husband having many concubines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she transmigrated as a merchant’s daughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only would she worry about her husband finding concubines, but also stress over survival...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sighing, she decided to let it go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking it over brought a sense of contentment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This seemed like the best outcome she could achieve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enough, enough, no point in overthinking, it’s useless!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Live peacefully!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get up!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright!\" Zi Yue agreed, stepping forward to assist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing washed and dressed and went outside to the corridor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glancing at the somewhat overcast sky, she smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I remember spring has already arrived!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, my lady, spring has already come!\" Zi Yue replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leisurely holding a hand warmer, Xia Ruqing smiled again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The proverb says it’s a cold spring!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is leading to a peach blossom snow!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether it’s the return of Jingfeng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or the sway of the harem solely in her favor, with no one left to bully her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or perhaps...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the Emperor promised to take her out of the palace this year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her mood was one hundred percent good!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The attendants probably noticed too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zi Yue and Zi Su, happily chatted with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how gloomy the weather, the mistress and servants were undoubtedly in high spirits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing’s intuition was spot on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After waking from an afternoon nap, snowflakes indeed began fluttering outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Starting as small ice particles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then gradually turning into little pieces of snowflakes.\u003C\u002Fp>",1249,"2026-05-30T07:41:23.310Z","2026-06-01T04:30:40.316Z",1,"novelbin.me","39f90868ea96091213227555f015755863edfb2cac624101a422a5bc6ddeec53","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-941","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-939",1204,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fa-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-cover.jpg"]