[{"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-1080":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},411215,676,"Chapter 1080: Secret Letter","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-1080",1080,"\u003Cp>The days continued to pass as usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On this day, Zhao Junyao had just left the court and was preparing to return to the Imperial Study Room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he saw Xia Tingfeng approach him, furrowing his brows and looking resolute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kneeling on one knee, he clasped his fist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Emperor!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao was taken aback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Tingfeng glanced around, with a look of hesitation and reluctance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao understood his intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without saying a word, he strode back to the Imperial Study Room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After dismissing the servants, Zhao Junyao chuckled lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s the matter? So secretive!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Tingfeng suddenly knelt on one knee and took out a letter from his bosom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Emperor, this is a secret letter I received this morning!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s... from Western Xia!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao’s expression momentarily froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Western Xia?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He instinctively took the letter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The letter was sealed with fire lacquer, and inscribed with small characters: ’For Zhao Junyao, Emperor of Great Chu, personally opened!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The signature at the bottom right was: Princess Haitang of Western Xia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is it Princess Haitang, the Legitimate Princess of Western Xia?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why did she send a letter? What’s so secretive about it?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao’s expression turned grim as he decisively opened the envelope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside was only a thin sheet of paper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking out the paper, Zhao Junyao quickly skimmed through it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then... his expression grew increasingly complex.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Tingfeng felt quite worried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Emperor, what happened, is it...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is it that Haitang encountered some difficulty and needs the help of Great Chu?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao didn’t hide it from him, directly handing that piece of paper to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take a look!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Tingfeng hesitated for a moment, but took it anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He suddenly raised his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Western Xia, King Jin will visit Great Chu next month to see Princess Hai Feng, and Haitang reminds us to be cautious?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao’s expression grew somewhat serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The marriage between the two countries, it is reasonable for King Jin to want to visit his daughter!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No matter what, we cannot stop him, but...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What should we be cautious of, according to Haitang?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Tingfeng also didn’t understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After examining the paper several times without finding a clue, he could only speculate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could it be...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Does King Jin harbor any ill intentions towards our Chu Dynasty?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao was somewhat shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that possible?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What could he plot?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Military power? Cities or territories?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let’s not consider that King Jin is already advanced in age, his energy, strength, and intellect cannot compare with his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention status and power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>King Jin in Western Xia is merely a prince.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He isn’t an emperor himself! How many people could be under his command?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Additionally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Emperor of Western Xia, Hai Zhentian, is among the rare ones from foreign nations who values loyalty and righteousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The court is clear, he loves his people as his children, his reputation is widespread.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such as wars where tens of thousands of lives are gambled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would never initiate it voluntarily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Him bypassing the Western Xia Emperor, traveling thousands of miles to plot against Great Chu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That is nothing more than a fool’s dream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether or not the Western Xia Emperor agrees is one thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is Zhao Junyao not up to the task?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He has been on the throne for just over ten years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And has created a flourishing era of ’great national power, strong military, prosperous citizens, living in peace and joy.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could he suffer even the slightest loss in diplomatic affairs!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao truly could not understand what to guard against.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Tingfeng thought for a moment and added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In my opinion, if it weren’t necessary, Haitang would never go through such trouble to send a secret letter!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She must have discovered something amiss but couldn’t find evidence! Hence she sent a letter to warn us!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re right!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned around, standing with his hands behind his back by the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Squinting at the sky, he thought for a long while before suddenly opening his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems... the bandits in the west have been quite rampant this year!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Tingfeng immediately stood as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The iron armor he wore issued a metallic clashing sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He bowed his head in contemplation for a moment, then suddenly raised his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This matter... is indeed very strange!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Those bandits cannot be ordinary people!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Real civilians wouldn’t ignite wars under conditions of ample food and clothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Tingfeng remorsefully knelt on one knee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Emperor, I am incompetent, this matter has remained unsolved throughout!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The final outcome was:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bandits were suppressed, the people were well appeased, and peaceful days continued to unfold!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao narrowed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is not your fault!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If no internal clues are found, then there’s a high chance it’s the work of foreigners.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao picked up his robe and turned to sit down, penning a decree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ordering commanders at the border to enhance defenses, train properly, and reinforce the borders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And decreeing: for the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ministry of Rites, Ministry of War, and Ministry of Revenue to prepare thoroughly for the reception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, instructing personnel everywhere to keep a watchful eye; any sign of trouble should be reported promptly, ensuring the opposition has no chance to exploit any opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao sighed somewhat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Given the current conditions, that’s all that can be done!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Tingfeng knelt and bowed solemnly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Emperor is wise!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Such comprehensive preventive measures are likely to avert any problems!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao chuckled and waved his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are no outsiders here, rise!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With these words, he also stood up, walked around the imperial table, and patted Xia Tingfeng’s shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There’s no need to be overly concerned about events that haven’t happened yet!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ll handle things as needed!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s nothing to fear!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If a real conflict arises, with Great Chu’s current robust national power, how could we suffer defeat?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Tingfeng also laughed heartily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half a month after receiving Haitang’s letter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao received a formal visit document from Western Xia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Exactly as Haitang had described in her letter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hai Xiangjin, under the guise of visiting his daughter, intends to visit Chu Dynasty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao stared at the document for a long time before picking up his imperial pen to write several passages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The general meaning was ’Welcome you to visit,’ ’You must stay for several days,’ and other courteous remarks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao instructed to send out the invitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then promptly dispatched messengers to inform the Fifth Princess Consort, Hai Feng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, Hai Feng had already received word of her father’s visit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, she still feigned surprise, expressing endless gratitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Many thanks to the Emperor!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The expression was close to heartfelt gratitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After thanking, she graciously handed a large purse to the little eunuch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then ordered her people to courteously send him out the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That respectful and polite demeanor starkly contrasted her formerly arrogant nature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The little eunuch was somewhat puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unable to shake the feeling that something didn’t seem right, the change was too abrupt!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why does it feel... somewhat unreal?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment of pondering without an answer, he shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forget it, no matter, better return to report!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this thought, he briskly departed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The feeling the little eunuch couldn’t articulate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was called ’the cover-up only makes it more obvious,’ ’there’s no silver here,’ and ’abnormality indicates sinister intent.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since receiving the Emperor’s decree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ministry of Rites, Ministry of War, and Ministry of Revenue became busily engaged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Border commanders and key inland defense checkpoints began intensifying military drills, reinforcing defenses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Further, Zhao Junyao secretly deployed a network of Hidden Guards along the journey to the capital, within the capital, and throughout Prince Zhe Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ensuring that any movement would not escape his notice.\u003C\u002Fp>",1305,"2026-05-30T07:41:33.116Z","2026-06-01T04:30:40.316Z",1,"novelbin.me","b85c2d27246013e95b662ca473a520ee63411f1040daa9d3651d742e189ac1e0","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-1081","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-1079",1204,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fa-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-cover.jpg"]