[{"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-955":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},410986,676,"Chapter 955: Good News","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-955",955,"\u003Cp>\"Madam, you are truly amazing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zi Su’s eyes sparkled with admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing was in a great mood, walked over to a nearby pavilion and sat down, slowly sipping sweet soup, deep in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xia Ruyi has just arrived in the capital and she’s already been investigated thoroughly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These people really go to great lengths to cause me trouble!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zi Yue also frowned with confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Madam, only you and the Hou Mansion knew of the Third Miss’s arrival in the capital!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You found out later; maybe someone at the Hou Mansion...\" might be betraying us?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t think so!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although my sister-in-law isn’t from a prominent family, she can at least be considered a refined woman!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She has basic means of managing servants!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides, even if someone is betraying us, someone must have bribed them first, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking it over, Xia Ruqing concluded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s either the Prince Zhe Mansion or Empress Dowager Zhen that has a strong interest in the Xia Family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Considering the current situation in the harem (After the Empress Dowager incident, movements in and out of the harem have become very strict).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She reached a conclusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s the Prince Zhe Mansion!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed, there may also be Empress Dowager Zhen’s involvement!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But... the main issue should still be the Prince Zhe Mansion!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hai Feng... does she hate me that much?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, Zhao Junyao rejected her, it doesn’t have much to do with me!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zi Yue seemed worried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Madam, if it really is the Prince Zhe Mansion, what should we do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Letting the Hou Mansion confront them head-on won’t work for sure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Madam’s influence is considerable, but she can’t leave.\" Zi Su anxiously suggested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn’t there also the Emperor?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This matter, if you say it’s big, it’s not; but if you say it’s small, it isn’t. The Emperor shouldn’t ignore it! How about...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing waved her hand to interrupt her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Emperor is already weary from handling state affairs daily, how can I let him be troubled by these trivial matters!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me think about it more carefully!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, she picked up the bowl of soup again and took sips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sweet aroma filled her mouth, slightly easing her mood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later, she still frowned:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly, Xia Ruyi has caused so much trouble since arriving in the capital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even involving the Prince Zhe Mansion and Empress Dowager Zhen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the saying goes, it takes two to tango. Could it be... she herself wants to climb higher?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what benefit does it bring her to provoke Empress Dowager Zhen?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh yes, she also has the Sixth Prince under her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he’s not as agile, his methods and conduct aren’t impressive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after all, he’s a Prince!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She might be... aiming for this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking about this, Xia Ruqing broke out in cold sweat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zi Yue noticed her poor complexion and quickly approached to ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Madam, what’s wrong?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing took a deep breath, calmed her nerves, and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s nothing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s getting late; call someone to bring the children, we should head back!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the April sun isn’t blazing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By noon, it’s noticeably warmer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, in two more months, it’ll be midsummer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Children’s skin is tender and can’t bear the sun; by midday, they need to avoid it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zi Yue responded and quickly went to gather the children.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henger and Yeye were quite tired, and several wetnurses were also sweating profusely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the children run, shouldn’t they follow closely?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Yellow Bean seemed a bit wilted, continually sticking out his tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You all look so overheated; tidy up quickly, let’s head back!\" Xia Ruqing laughed and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zi Yue responded and hurriedly ordered people to pack things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing swiftly led the group back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After lunch, the children slept.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing was also very tired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally leaning on the bed reading, she fell asleep in a blink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon waking up, it was already dusk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She quickly got up and looked outside, seeing the sunset, hurriedly got out of bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh dear, Zi Yue, why didn’t you wake me earlier!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zi Yue brought in some water, smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Madam, there was nothing urgent anyway, so you could rest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Getting up is just wandering around, and you always complain about being bored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing coughed lightly with a bit of embarrassment, saying nothing more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She washed her face and changed into new clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then went to the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where are Henger and Yeye? Where did they go?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zi Yue laughed and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Madam, you don’t need to worry, the two little princes are in the backyard with Xiao Zhu Zi! The wetnurse and sister are there!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing felt at ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After wandering around with nothing to do, she sat on the swing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gently rocking while pondering things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether she was deep in thought or not, she didn’t notice someone gradually approaching her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, when Zhao Junyao spoke to her, she was so startled she nearly fell off the swing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luckily, Zhao Junyao quickly caught her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What were you so absorbed in thinking about?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing felt a bit embarrassed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing... nothing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you sure?\" he raised an eyebrow lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That sharp gaze seemed to have seen through her entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her small thoughts had nowhere to hide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She thought for a moment, then lowered her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Emperor...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are occupied with state affairs daily; I truly don’t want to bother you with these trivial matters!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Trivial matters?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao’s brow slightly raised, as he turned around and sat on the swing, speaking casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To torment my beloved concubine to such extent, and it’s still trivial?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Emperor, I...\" Xia Ruqing lowered her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have good news for you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing’s eyes brightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What good news?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell me what you were thinking first?\" Zhao Junyao smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing thought it over and decided to speak up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She immediately bit the bullet and told him everything that happened this morning and her guesses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao laughed after hearing it all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So it was just this trivial matter?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seeing you so distracted, I wondered if something was wrong?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Emperor, isn’t this a serious matter?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing asked in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If Xia Ruyi really befriends Empress Dowager Zhen, I...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao raised an eyebrow and waved his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If they want to cause trouble, let them!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this trivial matter worth your concern?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But...\" Xia Ruqing felt anxious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Emperor, earlier you promised to help me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, alright!\" Zhao Junyao felt a bit helpless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell me, what do you want?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing blurted out without thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have them kept away so we won’t be bothered by them!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao replied helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qingqing, you haven’t seen them now, have you?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not just you, even your elder brother has only seen them once!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And your sister-in-law... according to your brother, she’s already stopped welcoming guests, so even more unreachable!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing was anxious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Precisely because of this, they’re forging random connections!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Regarding Empress Dowager Zhen...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao felt helpless and gave her a few ’firm’ pats on her backside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s on your mind all day long?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1182,"2026-05-30T07:41:24.511Z","2026-06-01T04:30:40.316Z",1,"novelbin.me","77ba13fac4326d37c0c9c028d951941cdf548da5e69f3734e10fdae517b76da0","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-956","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-954",1204,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fa-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-cover.jpg"]