[{"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-952":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},410983,676,"Chapter 952: Driving People Away","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-952",952,"\u003Cp>Moreover, the ones administering the beating with the paddle were the servant boys of the residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like the maids, they had already received instructions from the Madam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if they were to hit, the force was limited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this, everyone was even less afraid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruyi noticed they still hadn’t made any moves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her face changed with anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hit! Hit them hard for me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The servant boys then tied the embroideresses onto the benches, leisurely picked up the paddles, and slowly began to hit!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Xia Ruyi was furious again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You... you are all in this together!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as she finished speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice suddenly came from not far away!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They are indeed on the same side, all serving by the Marquis and my side, Third Sister, is there a problem with that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruyi was taken aback, and she looked towards the direction of the voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s you??\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It turned out to be Lady Ni approaching with a group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was being supported by Sister Bai’s hand, walking slowly towards them, her expression carrying a subtle smile with a hint of coldness in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I remember correctly...you should call me sister-in-law!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unless... you live in our house and don’t recognize this family relation?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruyi quickly adjusted her demeanor and reluctantly called out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister-in-law!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ni Manxue acknowledged with a nod and a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She slowly sat down on the chair, covered herself with a blanket, and accepted a cup of hot tea handed over by Dong’er.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since she was pregnant again, she couldn’t drink other teas, so her cup was filled with red dates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took a delicate sip, the sweetness of the red dates lingering on her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her face displayed a serene and elegant smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After setting down the teacup, she looked around at the chaotic scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was a bit puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What happened to Third Sister here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is it that my people haven’t served you well enough?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The phrase ’my people’ already expressed her attitude clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But unfortunately... Xia Ruyi was too naive to pick up on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She actually went on to accuse the servants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, she angrily demanded an explanation from Ni Manxue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister-in-law, please be fair...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ni Manxue hid a trace of derision in her eyes and immediately laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Third Sister, it’s my fault!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These embroideresses are quite tricky, sometimes even I can’t control them!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finishing her words, she shouted sternly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Third Sister has come from afar, and you embroideresses really are blind!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Someone come!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Twenty paddles each, beat them hard for this Madam!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The embroideresses begged for mercy accordingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, Ni Manxue seemed ’determined,’ showing not an ounce of mercy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Twenty paddles, not a single one less!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, they were all her own people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though their cries were pitiful, the force was limited, and the injuries not severe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It just looked more miserable than it was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the beating, the embroideresses were all \"half-dead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ni Manxue smiled and looked at Xia Ruyi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Third Sister, are you satisfied now?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruyi was left speechless, only managing a forced smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Satisfied, satisfied!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ni Manxue then stood up and said coolly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Glad you’re satisfied!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now that the frustration has been vented, Third Sister, do take care of yourself!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t care how long you stay here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just one thing... if you can avoid trouble, then avoid it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruyi felt a jolt in her heart, not daring to respond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ni Manxue couldn’t be bothered to say more, simply rising to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sister Bai and Dong’er quickly followed to serve by her side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only ones left at the scene were the injured embroideresses and Xia Ruyi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The embroideresses were in pain, their faces pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Xia Ruyi was so angry her whole body trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is... a way to drive me out? But I refuse to leave, let’s see what you can do to me, hmph!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The embroideresses were taken away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They said they were too injured to serve and would find others later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after several days, not even a bad one came, let alone a good one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like that, they were simply not given anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruyi was anxious, going door to door to ask for people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Ni Manxue either said she was too busy or feeling unwell and refused to see her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After coming back and forth several times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruyi finally realized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What does it mean to advance by retreating, what does it mean to use soft tactics before hard ones! This is simply...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had truly witnessed it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, being experienced in the Capital City, these methods were quite sophisticated!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The day of the spring outing was getting closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This spring outing included several prestigious ladies from reputable families.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was truly an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to enter the social circle of the Capital’s nobility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the pile of exquisite fabrics purchased, her heart was anxious and burning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What to do? What to do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No matter how fine the material, I can’t just wrap myself in a few pieces of cloth to go out!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What should I do now?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pan Zhu, think of something!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pan Zhu was a chubby maid, nicknamed, Fat Pig!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of this, several servant boys in the residence had laughed at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she didn’t mind at all, let them laugh, she would eat anyway!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, she was stuffing a snack into her mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing that the young lady needed her to think of a plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hurriedly wiped her mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss, isn’t it just about making clothes? Without embroideresses, can’t we go out and find a tailor, isn’t it the same?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruyi frowned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are tailors outside reliable?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fat Pig, oh no, Pan Zhu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She quickly nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why wouldn’t they be reliable? To say the most fashionable styles, they surely know best, besides...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Running a business, if they weren’t any good, wouldn’t they have gone hungry long ago?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruyi nodded thoughtfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That seems right too!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then the price must be very high!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father gave me a total of five hundred taels of silver for this trip!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now just buying these materials has cost over a hundred taels, I...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pan Zhu’s eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These fabrics cost over a hundred taels? Why not just rob them! Miss, you must have been conned!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruyi was a bit impatient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, alright, they’ve been bought, what use is it to say this now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s quickly think about how I can turn them into clothes and get out!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pan Zhu lowered her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since learning that the scoundrel father had sent the twins here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing had been in a foul mood for quite some time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was constantly calculating in her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How to drive them away, ensuring they could never appear in the Capital City again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after thinking it over, she couldn’t come up with a good way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Driving them out directly is not feasible, indirect methods probably...won’t work either!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How exactly can they be driven away!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be honest, this was her first time trying to think of a way to drive someone out!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zi Yue and Zi Su also offered many ideas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For instance;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Have someone trip them up!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Get someone to cheat them out of silver!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Get someone to intimidate them!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These are all such unscrupulous tactics, spreading the word would sound awful!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides, since they came, they must have prepared for these things, chances are they aren’t afraid of these tricks!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then what should we do? Are we just going to let them enjoy themselves here?\" Zi Su was quite upset.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think we need to be targeted!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We should first find out why they are so insistent on staying here? What exactly do they want!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zi Su replied dispiritedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn’t it just... one wants to study, the other wants to find a good husband!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1327,"2026-05-30T07:41:24.511Z","2026-06-01T04:30:40.316Z",1,"novelbin.me","afea8d01eaa1ab1708ce1e018731132cf191807937bdf9824f792c08a6d3802e","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-953","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-951",1204,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fa-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-cover.jpg"]