A Foodie Transmigrated into the Palace-Chapter 864: Driven Away

"How insolent!"

Zhao Junyao couldn’t bear it anymore and stormed out from the west wing.

Xia Ruqing was also awakened by the commotion, tidied herself, and came out.

As soon as she stepped out, she saw Xiao Xizi bruised and swollen, and Hai Feng behaving arrogantly.

Her expression changed immediately.

She was about to explode.

But when she turned to see the Emperor, whose face was full of anger, she finally remained silent.

As for Hai Feng opposite her,

she didn’t feel her actions were inappropriate at all.

Upon seeing the Emperor come out, her eyes sparkled instantly.

"Emperor of Great Chu, you came at just the right moment! I..."

"How dare you!"

Zhao Junyao was furious, looking around.

"Who allowed her into the palace?!"

"Someone, bind her for me!"

"Yes!"

Forcing her way into the harem was a grave offense!

Even if she was a Commandery Princess of Western Xia, it was still too brazen!

Previously, disrupting his return to Zhaochen Palace, he could let go!

She was a foreign Commandery Princess, he’d tolerate it!

But now she dares to barge into the harem, causing trouble for Qingqing?!

And resorting to violence, this was way too much.

Who had given her such courage?!

Xia Tingfeng brought the Imperial Forest Army, encircling Hai Feng from all sides.

Hai Feng looked around nervously.

"Ah? Hey!"

"You all..."

"Emperor of Great Chu, you actually..."

Zhao Junyao stepped forward and coldly smiled.

"What wouldn’t I dare?"

His gaze was sharp, a cold smile on his lips, he stepped closer to her, gritting his teeth, speaking word by word.

"Don’t think that just because you’re from far away Western Xia, you can act without restraint!"

"My patience with you is a courtesy!"

"It’s not an opportunity for you to push boundaries!"

"If you don’t want your father, your Western Xia to suffer consequences, you’d better behave!"

"Don’t challenge my limits again and again!"

Zhao Junyao had almost never lost his temper with a woman face-to-face.

If he was annoyed with someone in the harem, he simply wouldn’t visit, why fuss?!

But now it was different.

Beside him was a ’persistent trouble’ woman, unable to get rid of her, nor shake her off.

Truly... it’s deeply disturbing!

His patience had vanished.

He just wanted to quickly get rid of this woman.

If there’s animosity with the Western Xia Kingdom, then so be it, what’s to fear?!

He even felt that his previous self was somewhat laughable.

Afraid of losing face among the nations, maintaining a facade of friendliness?!

Did they not manage without any friendliness before?!

They brought over some junk from Western Xia, he had to accept it?

They forced him to marry their daughter, he had to comply?

Too ridiculous!

Hai Feng was frightened by his menacing expression.

From childhood till now, her Imperial Uncle never scolded her, her father would occasionally scold her, but she’d just pout and it was over.

Her Crown Prince Brother had a gentle temperament, would never scold her.

So...

She was genuinely scared!

Seeing the Imperial Forest Army gradually approaching, ready to bind her.

She backed away a few steps, fear in her eyes.

"No, don’t come over!"

"Stay away!"

"Hold on!"

At that moment, a voice came from not far away.

Everyone turned their heads to look.

They saw Fifth Master swiftly approaching with his attendants in elegant white.

Once close, he clasped his hands towards Zhao Junyao and Xia Ruqing.

"Imperial Brother, Noble Consort"

Zhao Junyao glanced at him, his tone slightly relaxed.

"Why are you here?"

Fifth Prince looked at Hai Feng and hurriedly explained.

"Imperial Brother, the Commandery Princess is brought into the palace by me!"

"She only said she came to see the Noble Consort and repeatedly pleaded. I couldn’t bear it and hence... committed a grave error!"

"If Imperial Brother must punish, please punish me first!"

Zhao Junyao looked incredulous at Zhao Junzhe.

Then glanced at Hai Feng behind him, her face already pale.

He remained silent for a while before waving his hand.

"All of you, withdraw!"

The Imperial Forest Army complied and retreated.

Zhao Junyao looked at Hai Feng again, spoke coolly.

"Since my Fifth Brother brought you in, this time I’ll let it pass for his sake!"

"However..."

"I ask the Commandery Princess to be mindful!"

Having said that, Zhao Junyao snorted coldly and left.

Watching his departing figure, devoid of compassion,

Hai Feng’s tears streamed down instantly, her entire body trembling.

She tore off the red veil from her face, threw it to the ground and stomped on it, crying as she ran away.

The remaining people were stunned.

"Hey!"

"Commandery Princess! Hey!"

Fifth Master hastily paid respects to Xia Ruqing and chased after her.

Xia Ruqing nodded briefly, returned to the palace with her maids.

Thinking:

How to unravel this tangle!

Perhaps best not to interfere.

As for the Emperor’s matters, she was just a consort, beyond her reach.

If he takes a consort, she must smile and congratulate.

If he refuses to take a consort, she couldn’t applaud.

To portray a concern for the Emperor, advising him to expand the harem, she couldn’t achieve.

Thus could only be indifferent, uninvolved, detached!

With that thought, she returned to the inner chamber.

Zhao Junyao had already gone to the west chamber.

Xia Ruqing hesitated for a moment, but didn’t follow.

Best to let him be silent!

Thus, she returned to her room.

As she lay back on the bed, about to resume her sleep.

She suddenly remembered!

"Oh, Zi Yue, why did Hai Feng suddenly remove her veil?"

Zi Yue, as she tucked her in, smilingly said.

"It’s rumored, though I’m unsure if it’s true or not!"

"They say girls in the Western Xia Kingdom, upon seeing someone they fancy, would veil their face, only to unveil on the day they marry their beloved!"

"Princess Hai Feng must have seen the Emperor before, thinking... the Emperor as..." Zi Yue stumbled at her words feeling inappropriate.

Xia Ruqing had guessed it already.

"Thought of him as her beloved?"

"And then came with her father, with their Western Xia King, to force marriage?!"

"It does make some sense!"

"Just a pity!"

Xia Ruqing thought with a little schadenfreude.

’Why love him among all, had to choose my Emperor-husband?!’

’If hurt, serves her right!’

’My Emperor-husband loves me after all!’

She lay in bed, feeling a secret joy of having won over a rival.

"Madam, you should sleep now! It’ll grow late otherwise!"

"Alright, alright... I’ll sleep!"

"Tonight I’d like to have milk and bird’s nest, more, and some lotus seed soup!"

"Understood, madam!"

Xia Ruqing arranged everything, only then dared to close her eyes peacefully.

...

Meanwhile.

Hai Feng ran out of the harem crying.

Yet, once out of Dexuan Gate, she quickly got lost.

Everything looked similar in all directions, her sense of direction gone, where to go?

Luckily, Fifth Master was steadily trailing behind her.

"Commandery Princess!"

Hai Feng cried and turned, seeing him, snapped fiercely.

"Who are you? Why cover up my lies!"

"What are your intentions?!"

She questioned while crying, her face a mess with tears.

Fifth Master quickly offered her a handkerchief.

"Wipe your face first!"