A Foodie Transmigrated into the Palace Chapter 1271 - 1069: Small Disagreements

"Then was then, now is now!"

"Where are there so many ’if onlys’ in the world!"

"With her temperament, if she really became a consort, who knows what would happen..."

Zi Ning sneered as she spoke.

Before she finished, Zi Yue gently tugged at her sleeve.

"Shh, don’t speak recklessly!"

"The master doesn’t like to hear such things!"

Zi Ning was scared and quickly covered her mouth, daring not to speak further.

...

After having lunch, Xia Ruqing went into the inner chamber to rest.

Zi Su and Zi Ning also accompanied each other to the servants’ quarters in the backyard.

Both were now first-class palace maids, so they shared the same room.

After washing up and lying down, they began to chat casually.

Zi Yue spoke.

"You were too reckless today. How can we servants openly criticize the master’s wrongdoings?"

"Even if the Empress dislikes something, it’s not for us to say!"

Zi Ning felt a bit frightened.

"It’s all my fault, fortunately, the Empress doesn’t mind, otherwise..."

Zi Yue glared at her in admonition.

"Otherwise, you would have had a good round of punishment!"

Zi Ning bit her lip.

"Dear Sister, I won’t dare do it again in the future, I’ll only watch you!"

Zi Yue sighed in relief.

"It’s good you recognize your mistake, just don’t repeat it next time!"

"It’s getting late, let’s get some sleep!"

Zi Ning nodded, but she couldn’t quite fall asleep.

Tossing and turning for a while, she was about to close her eyes when she saw Zi Yue awake as well.

She was startled.

"Sister Zi Yue? You can’t sleep either?"

Zi Yue paused, then sighed.

"I won’t hide it from you!"

"I’m just a bit worried about the master?"

Zi Ning seemed confused.

Zi Yue continued.

"Think about it, the Emperor used to come every day, but now how many days has it been since he’s been here?"

"Our master, in her heart..."

Zi Ning thought for a moment and said.

"It shouldn’t be, this is the harem, how could the Emperor... favor only one person?"

Zi Yue shook her head.

"That’s not how it works!"

"After all these years together, even if she doesn’t say it, there is surely discomfort in her heart!"

"But the master hasn’t shown any of it, for so many days, I’ve been quite worried!"

"If she keeps it bottled up, won’t she get sick from it?"

Zi Ning was getting sleepy.

She didn’t really catch everything Zi Yue said, umm-ed twice and fell asleep.

Zi Yue sighed and closed her eyes too.

...

At the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Consort Cheng went over and gave Honored Lady Luo a thorough scolding, and invited the Imperial Physician, finally getting rid of the troublemaker.

She then checked the Ministry of Internal Affairs once more, ensuring there were no issues before leaving.

In the evening, she went to Duanning Palace to report back, recounting everything to Xia Ruqing in detail.

Xia Ruqing listened with a frown.

This Honored Lady Luo was simply a constant worry.

She had diarrhea herself and blamed the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Creating such a scene, is she sick or what!

"Did you ask the Imperial Physician to check the tea leaves?"

Consort Cheng nodded in confirmation.

"Yes, all the items had no issues!"

Xia Ruqing sighed in frustration.

"Since that’s the case, find a few people to teach her the rules properly!"

Originally, she promised Zhao Junyao that as long as it didn’t affect her directly, she wouldn’t interfere.

But now, the other party was clearly provoking her, she couldn’t be blamed, they brought it upon themselves!

Consort Cheng agreed.

"I’ll handle it once I return!"

After speaking, she took a sip of tea, praising it.

Xia Ruqing also took her tea.

Seeing Consort Cheng had no intention of leaving, she knew there must be something to discuss.

She then turned to instruct Zi Yue.

"Oh, Yue Er felt unwell a few days ago, go check if she took her medicine today?"

Then she instructed Zi Ning.

"Inform the small kitchen that tonight’s meal should be light, not greasy, with more fruits!"

"Alright!"

Zi Yue and Zi Ning both responded, bowed, and left.

Only then did Xia Ruqing turn back to Consort Cheng.

"Is there something else you wish to say?"

Consort Cheng set down her tea and sat beside her, whispering.

"Empress, that Honored Lady Luo keeps insisting her illness is related to the Princess, claiming you directed the Princess to harm her!"

"What?!"

Xia Ruqing heard this, her heart pounding, furious.

"Outrageous!"

"What evidence does she have to make such absurd claims?"

Consort Cheng shook her head.

"I don’t know, but I must remind you!"

"This person is despicable and without any scruples, you must be careful!"

Xia Ruqing was so aggrieved, she wished to have Honored Lady Luo tied up for a beating.

But she held back, after quite a while she said through gritted teeth.

"Thank you!"

"I’ll be careful!"

Consort Cheng also rose.

"You’re welcome!"

"If there’s nothing else, I’ll take my leave!"

"Mm!"

Xia Ruqing watched Consort Cheng leave.

The room was finally empty.

She sat on the couch, pondering back and forth, but couldn’t quell her anger, smashing the teacup beside her, and went to the side hall.

...

Yue Er was having dinner.

The wetnurse and sisters stood by watching, the palace maidens served closely around.

Everything seemed fine.

After the customary greetings, the wetnurse and sisters left.

Xia Ruqing sat at the table watching Yue Er eat.

Yue Er felt a bit uncomfortable being watched, so she pushed the dishes aside.

"Mother, why are you here?"

Seeing her daughter had nearly finished eating, Xia Ruqing smiled.

"Just came to see you out of idle curiosity!"

Yue Er giggled.

"Mother! I’m much better today!"

"The Imperial Physician said after tonight, I won’t need any more medicine!"

"That’s good!"

Xia Ruqing kindly brushed her daughter’s hair.

"As long as you’re well!"

Yue Er felt a bit embarrassed from her mother’s affectionate gesture.

"Mother, do you have something to tell me?"

Xia Ruqing thought and then took her daughter’s hand, standing up.

"The evening is indeed cool, join me for a stroll!"

"Alright!"

Yue Er gladly agreed, standing up to go out with her mother.

...

The mother and daughter leisurely strolled along the palace path.

Palace maids and eunuchs carried lanterns, following from a distance.

The chill autumn breeze brought coolness, everyone felt immediately refreshed.

Yue Er walked beside Xia Ruqing with a lantern, bouncing like a happy little white rabbit.

Xia Ruqing glanced back, ensuring no one behind could hear, then spoke.

"Yue Er!"

"Mm?"

She hesitated long before speaking.

"Regarding Honored Lady Luo... was it you?"

Yue Er looked surprised.

"Mother!"

Why is she asking this, turns out Mother brought her out here to interrogate.

Yue Er felt uncomfortable inside.

However... she still forced herself to admit.

"It was me!"

Xia Ruqing was stunned, surprised by her daughter’s frankness, for a moment not knowing what to say.

Yue Er continued.

"Mother, are you going to punish me?"

Xia Ruqing opened her mouth, speaking softly.

"Technically... I should punish you!"

Yue Er was anxious.

"Why, what did I do wrong?"

"I just couldn’t stand someone bothering you, upsetting you, Mother!"

"It was out of my sincere concern!"