[{"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-954":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},410985,676,"Chapter 954: Sowing Discord","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-954",954,"\u003Cp>Back when doing the military examination, he secretly used Thunderbolt Grenades and ended up blowing his own leg crippled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later, he even led people to bully decent women in public.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not a single piece of these scandals leaked out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was all suppressed by the Emperor. Do you really think nothing happened?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then there’s the Fifth Prince.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the surface, he looks proper and polite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in reality?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others might not know, but Xia Ruqing is somewhat aware.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’s not a simple character either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether it’s sucking up to power or having deep schemes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’s certainly not as simple as he appears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Empress Dowager Zhen’s own two sons are like this, yet she still has the nerve to criticize her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s simply laughable!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Empress Dowager Zhen, hit back with sarcasm, felt like punching cotton, only to find sharp needles hidden within, her face instantly full of awkwardness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unable to retort, she can only swallow her pride and anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those things were indeed done by Sixth Son, which she doesn’t want to mention now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noble Consort Xian, on the other hand, intentionally brings up sensitive topics, proving her extreme cunning!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After thinking about it, Empress Dowager Zhen grits her teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Noble Consort Xian is as sharp-tongued as ever, I see!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing quickly lowers her head humbly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Highness, I spoke without thinking!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I said anything inappropriate, I beg your forgiveness!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, she retaliates bluntly to vent her anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she quickly apologizes, appearing both obedient and sensible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This mix of giving a slap and then a sweet date forces Empress Dowager Zhen to swallow her harsh words back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine! Fine! Fine!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Empress Dowager Zhen grits her teeth and says \"fine\" three times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With her chest heaving up and down, it’s clear she’s quite angry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the pair of in-laws seemed ready to leave in defeat,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hai Feng, standing to the side, suddenly speaks with a faint smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After all, it’s the Xia family’s upbringing that shines through!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As the eldest daughter of the Xia Family, it goes without saying!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Second Miss is also gentle and virtuous, well-loved by the entire Yang Family after marrying into the Minister’s Mansion!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, I’ve heard... recently there’s a Third Miss Xia!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Though I haven’t met her, she should be quite remarkable too!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When will Noble Consort bring her to the palace for us to see?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others may not know, but Hai Feng, who despises Xia Ruqing, is well aware of the happenings of the Xia family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She’s long heard about the Xia family’s entanglements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowing Xia Ruqing detests this Third Miss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So... she is also intentionally bringing up sensitive topics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Xia Ruqing indeed feels disgust in her heart, but she still smiles on the surface and says.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed, Princess Consort!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My younger sister is new to the Capital City and not familiar with anything here. Bringing her to the palace and causing trouble, I cannot bear the responsibility as her elder sister!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But... Princess Consort Zhe seems quite interested in my younger sister!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She just arrived in the Capital City not long ago and is living at the Xia Family’s Separate Residence; even this you managed to find out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You must have put in great effort!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hai Feng feels a bit awkward, but quickly adjusts her expression and smiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It was nothing more than a chance finding!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s not a shameful thing, unless Noble Consort wants to hide it?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Or... is it that you favor the Second Miss and not the Third Miss?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing laughs again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Listen to yourself!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if I were biased, I couldn’t possibly surpass Empress Dowager Zhen!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone in the palace knows Empress Dowager Zhen dotes on her youngest son so much, afraid he’d melt in her mouth or fall from her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She’s not nearly as concerned about the Fifth Prince.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter what flaws Fifth Master may have, at least he doesn’t make mistakes in public and hasn’t embarrassed the royal family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Sixth Master, tut-tut!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the saying goes, the child who cries the loudest gets fed the milk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected, after saying this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The faces of Empress Dowager Zhen and Hai Feng become a bit unpleasant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Empress Dowager Zhen glances at Hai Feng, worried she might feel uncomfortable, and quickly tries to explain in a half-joking manner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From a young age, Zhezher has been sensible and obedient, never causing me any worries!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for Wuwu...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, she suddenly stops.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking to herself, what was she doing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why was she discussing this with Noble Consort Xian!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s about her two sons, she can handle it however she likes, how did she get baited by a few words?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s simply!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What you said isn’t right, Noble Consort Xian!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are a mother too, don’t you have affection for your child?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for me, my children are everything to me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, she turns to Hai Feng, her expression improving somewhat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Empress Dowager Zhen suddenly breathes a sigh of relief, patting her chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Almost fell into Noble Consort Xian’s trap!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’No wonder she climbed her way up from the depths of the harem, she truly is formidable!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing laughs and says.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s exactly it, I’m just like you, Empress Dowager Zhen!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"About my sisters, there’s no question of favoritism; they are all dear to me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if one were not, I wouldn’t let you know!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing her say this, Hai Feng immediately smiles as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since that’s the case, why not bring your Third Sister into the palace to stay for a while?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve heard Third Miss Xia is legitimate, well-read, cultured, and proficient in all the arts!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Such an exceptional lady, we would love to meet her too!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing feels as if she has swallowed a fly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What’s with Hai Feng, refusing to let go!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bring the Third Miss into the palace? Absolutely not, wouldn’t want her to embarrass the Xia family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking this, she smiles and says.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why is the Princess Consort suddenly so interested in my sister?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As I mentioned earlier, my sister is from a small place and lacks proper etiquette!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If she enters the palace and offends any Honored Lady, it would be troublesome!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hai Feng quickly says.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, nowadays in the harem, beside the Empress Dowager, who can be more esteemed than you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your sister, who could she possibly offend!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Xia Ruqing thinks to herself, perhaps she won’t stop until Xia Ruyi is brought into the palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She then laughs and says.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If the Princess Consort is really interested, why don’t you host my sister well at the Prince’s Mansion?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m stuck in the deep palace and can’t leave, but you are more convenient outside the palace, aren’t you?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Hai Feng’s expression changes, and she awkwardly responds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Being unrelated, Noble Consort, are you joking?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing arches an eyebrow and says with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh! So, you do know we’re unrelated!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you hadn’t mentioned, I would have thought you and my sister had some special connection, otherwise, why so interested?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hai Feng is furiously angry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Empress Dowager Zhen beside her also feels a bit embarrassed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She coughs awkwardly twice, pulling Hai Feng along as they leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing’s smile grows even brighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Empress Dowager, you’re leaving just like this!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have to go see the child, so I won’t see you off!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Empress Dowager Zhen and her daughter-in-law rush out without looking back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing lets out a cold laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph! Were they just trying to disgust me, thinking I’m easy to bully?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1266,"2026-05-30T07:41:24.511Z","2026-06-01T04:30:40.316Z",1,"novelbin.me","e13b7c7c044e12d88e7da9666d67eb9e00e70d14f1c54547d925f691c5a96fe8","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-955","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-953",1204,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fa-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-cover.jpg"]