A Foodie Transmigrated into the Palace-Chapter 954: Sowing Discord

Back when doing the military examination, he secretly used Thunderbolt Grenades and ended up blowing his own leg crippled.

Later, he even led people to bully decent women in public.

Not a single piece of these scandals leaked out.

It was all suppressed by the Emperor. Do you really think nothing happened?

And then there’s the Fifth Prince.

On the surface, he looks proper and polite.

But in reality?

Others might not know, but Xia Ruqing is somewhat aware.

He’s not a simple character either.

Whether it’s sucking up to power or having deep schemes.

He’s certainly not as simple as he appears.

Empress Dowager Zhen’s own two sons are like this, yet she still has the nerve to criticize her.

It’s simply laughable!

Empress Dowager Zhen, hit back with sarcasm, felt like punching cotton, only to find sharp needles hidden within, her face instantly full of awkwardness.

Unable to retort, she can only swallow her pride and anger.

Those things were indeed done by Sixth Son, which she doesn’t want to mention now.

Noble Consort Xian, on the other hand, intentionally brings up sensitive topics, proving her extreme cunning!

After thinking about it, Empress Dowager Zhen grits her teeth.

"Noble Consort Xian is as sharp-tongued as ever, I see!"

Xia Ruqing quickly lowers her head humbly.

"Your Highness, I spoke without thinking!"

"If I said anything inappropriate, I beg your forgiveness!"

First, she retaliates bluntly to vent her anger.

Then she quickly apologizes, appearing both obedient and sensible.

This mix of giving a slap and then a sweet date forces Empress Dowager Zhen to swallow her harsh words back.

"Fine! Fine! Fine!"

Empress Dowager Zhen grits her teeth and says "fine" three times.

With her chest heaving up and down, it’s clear she’s quite angry.

Just as the pair of in-laws seemed ready to leave in defeat,

Hai Feng, standing to the side, suddenly speaks with a faint smile.

"After all, it’s the Xia family’s upbringing that shines through!"

"As the eldest daughter of the Xia Family, it goes without saying!"

"Second Miss is also gentle and virtuous, well-loved by the entire Yang Family after marrying into the Minister’s Mansion!"

"Oh, I’ve heard... recently there’s a Third Miss Xia!"

"Though I haven’t met her, she should be quite remarkable too!"

"When will Noble Consort bring her to the palace for us to see?"

Others may not know, but Hai Feng, who despises Xia Ruqing, is well aware of the happenings of the Xia family.

She’s long heard about the Xia family’s entanglements.

Knowing Xia Ruqing detests this Third Miss.

So... she is also intentionally bringing up sensitive topics.

Upon hearing this, Xia Ruqing indeed feels disgust in her heart, but she still smiles on the surface and says.

"I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed, Princess Consort!"

"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!"

"But... Princess Consort Zhe seems quite interested in my younger sister!"

"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."

"You must have put in great effort!!"

Hai Feng feels a bit awkward, but quickly adjusts her expression and smiles.

"It was nothing more than a chance finding!"

"It’s not a shameful thing, unless Noble Consort wants to hide it?!"

"Or... is it that you favor the Second Miss and not the Third Miss?"

Xia Ruqing laughs again.

"Listen to yourself!"

"Even if I were biased, I couldn’t possibly surpass Empress Dowager Zhen!"

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.

She’s not nearly as concerned about the Fifth Prince.

And yet.

No matter what flaws Fifth Master may have, at least he doesn’t make mistakes in public and hasn’t embarrassed the royal family.

As for Sixth Master, tut-tut!

As the saying goes, the child who cries the loudest gets fed the milk.

As expected, after saying this.

The faces of Empress Dowager Zhen and Hai Feng become a bit unpleasant.

Empress Dowager Zhen glances at Hai Feng, worried she might feel uncomfortable, and quickly tries to explain in a half-joking manner.

"From a young age, Zhezher has been sensible and obedient, never causing me any worries!"

"As for Wuwu...!"

At this point, she suddenly stops.

Thinking to herself, what was she doing?

Why was she discussing this with Noble Consort Xian!

It’s about her two sons, she can handle it however she likes, how did she get baited by a few words?

It’s simply!

"Ahem!"

"What you said isn’t right, Noble Consort Xian!"

"You are a mother too, don’t you have affection for your child?"

"As for me, my children are everything to me!"

Saying this, she turns to Hai Feng, her expression improving somewhat.

Empress Dowager Zhen suddenly breathes a sigh of relief, patting her chest.

’Almost fell into Noble Consort Xian’s trap!’

’No wonder she climbed her way up from the depths of the harem, she truly is formidable!’

Xia Ruqing laughs and says.

"That’s exactly it, I’m just like you, Empress Dowager Zhen!"

"About my sisters, there’s no question of favoritism; they are all dear to me!"

Even if one were not, I wouldn’t let you know!

Seeing her say this, Hai Feng immediately smiles as well.

"Since that’s the case, why not bring your Third Sister into the palace to stay for a while?!"

"I’ve heard Third Miss Xia is legitimate, well-read, cultured, and proficient in all the arts!"

"Such an exceptional lady, we would love to meet her too!"

Xia Ruqing feels as if she has swallowed a fly.

What’s with Hai Feng, refusing to let go!

Bring the Third Miss into the palace? Absolutely not, wouldn’t want her to embarrass the Xia family.

Thinking this, she smiles and says.

"Why is the Princess Consort suddenly so interested in my sister?"

"As I mentioned earlier, my sister is from a small place and lacks proper etiquette!"

"If she enters the palace and offends any Honored Lady, it would be troublesome!"

Hai Feng quickly says.

"Oh, nowadays in the harem, beside the Empress Dowager, who can be more esteemed than you!"

"Your sister, who could she possibly offend!"

Hearing this, Xia Ruqing thinks to herself, perhaps she won’t stop until Xia Ruyi is brought into the palace.

She then laughs and says.

"If the Princess Consort is really interested, why don’t you host my sister well at the Prince’s Mansion?!"

"I’m stuck in the deep palace and can’t leave, but you are more convenient outside the palace, aren’t you?!"

Upon hearing this, Hai Feng’s expression changes, and she awkwardly responds.

"Being unrelated, Noble Consort, are you joking?!"

Xia Ruqing arches an eyebrow and says with a smile.

"Oh! So, you do know we’re unrelated!"

"If you hadn’t mentioned, I would have thought you and my sister had some special connection, otherwise, why so interested?!"

"You...!"

Hai Feng is furiously angry.

Empress Dowager Zhen beside her also feels a bit embarrassed.

She coughs awkwardly twice, pulling Hai Feng along as they leave.

Xia Ruqing’s smile grows even brighter.

"Empress Dowager, you’re leaving just like this!"

"I have to go see the child, so I won’t see you off!"

Empress Dowager Zhen and her daughter-in-law rush out without looking back.

Xia Ruqing lets out a cold laugh.

"Hmph! Were they just trying to disgust me, thinking I’m easy to bully?!"