[{"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-1127":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},411262,676,"Chapter 1127: The Crown Prince’s Absurdity","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-1127",1127,"\u003Cp>So.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To prevent secret poisoning, and to clear any suspicions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Western Xia has always eaten separately to avoid giving anyone the opportunity to tamper with food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even between father and son, it’s the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hai Tang looked at the food in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then looked at the completely different food in front of Hai Xiangjin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Secretly sneered in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Father and son can end up in this position?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’It seems... their father-son relationship isn’t great either!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’At least this time, Hai Xiangjin didn’t bring the Crown Prince to battle!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afraid the Crown Prince’s achievements would overshadow his own?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hai Tang shook his head secretly, unknowable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swallowed a few cups of strong wine, his voice becoming even coarser.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hai Tang mimicked Hai Chi’s tone and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father Emperor, why haven’t you started fighting yet? Your son is waiting to see the spectacle!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hai Xiangjin felt helpless toward this son who only knew how to eat, drink, and have fun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You, ah you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides watching spectacles, what else can you do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bad at horseback archery, bad at horse riding, not good at archery... can’t do anything right...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hai Xiangjin criticized one flaw after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though speaking with disdain, his tone had some satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Western Xia is an empire on horseback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It does not endorse filial piety, rules, or the loyalty of subjects towards the emperor, but sheer ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With rugged citizens and a strong army, they require a powerful emperor to lead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An old, frail emperor versus an exceptional young Crown Prince.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guess who the ministers would follow?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking stock of the history of Western Xia, how many emperors have been usurped by their sons in old age?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Old King Hai Zhentian of Western Xia, in his youth, was exceptional in skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He managed to keep the throne in his old age, also because his son had no intentions of usurping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, this throne was ultimately seized by Prince Jin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ministers didn’t strongly oppose, clearly accustomed to these happenings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In their tradition, the emperor should be the most capable; those without ability stand aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if Hai Xiangjin loves his son, he still remains guarded against him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if the son is useless?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though there’s anger at the son’s incompetence, there’s more joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That absolute assurance of not being usurped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Allows him to put aside wary defenses and earnestly be a good father.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus creating this warm father-son scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But even with trust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dining at the same table is still unlikely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This psychological barrier is not easily broken, and everyone accepts this habit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wine and dishes were served.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before picking up the chopsticks, the ’Father Emperor’s’ nagging and rebuking were heard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ’Crown Prince’ grew impatient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father Emperor, can you not point out your son’s faults?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After much effort in progressing and coming to see you fight, you keep rambling!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I knew, I wouldn’t have come!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hai Xiangjin felt some helplessness toward his son’s protest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he finally said nothing despite glaring, realizing he had nothing more to say to his mischievous son.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eat, eat!\" he said impatiently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eat well, drink well, then hurry back to the Capital. Do whatever you want; don’t get in the way of my serious business!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hai Xiangjin seemed used to his son’s unreliability, grumbling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Crown Prince was unwilling, strongly protesting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father, you always say your son isn’t progressing! Now that I know progress, why are you still kicking me out!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Such a big show, how could you not let me see it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hai Xiangjin: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So you came all this way just to watch the show? Truly a complete waste!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father Emperor, why aren’t you speaking?\" The Crown Prince asked boldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You must arrange a tent for me, one as magnificent as yours. By the way...are there girls here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can your body take it? Perhaps you can spare two for your son?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hai Xiangjin: \"!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What defines uselessness?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What defines irreparable?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What defines a piece of unsculptable rotten wood?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There it is, right in front — this pile of dog poop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, he knew his son was shameless, but didn’t realize his son could be this unabashed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even having the gall to covet his father’s women.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hai Xiangjin slammed his hand on the table in rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Insolence, you brat, is the army camp where you can mess around?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Implication: Those are my women; I’m still alive, and you think of taking them?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hai Xiangjin suddenly regretted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the initial plan was to choose a useless son as the Crown Prince.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this eldest son is excessively useless, almost unbearable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Should have chosen the simple and obedient youngest son!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Does whatever he’s told, and avoids anything he’s forbidden — how effortless?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He once again regretted, regretting to the core.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, regret came too late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The eldest, besides messing around and lacking skills, hasn’t made any errors, plus he maintains some affection for his mother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No excuse for deposing the Crown Prince.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hai Xiangjin thought painfully: Maybe just let him be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Can’t drive him away, so might as well let him remain in the camp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let those soldiers fully recognize him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deepen the understanding that this guy is an irredeemable waste.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Occasionally jump out to play the hero, beat the son, and elevate his own grandiose image!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not bad indeed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the son as contrast, one’s image becomes even grander.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more Hai Xiangjin thought, the more he felt this waste was not entirely useless!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After much thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hai Xiangjin finally agreed for his son to stay in the military camp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even personally ordered a magnificently luxurious tent for his ’son’.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Crown Prince was thrilled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That night, he gleefully stayed inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the first day, things went smoothly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the second day, something seemed off inside; were there girls?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the third day, the seductive XX sounds of those girls echoed throughout the camp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hai Xiangjin, unable to bear it, stormed into the tent with his sword in anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boldly removed all the sheltered young girls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And ordered: From now on, no girls in the military camp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Crown Prince felt quite wronged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had a big argument with Hai Xiangjin, but unfortunately lost; defeated, he had to comply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the following days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though no girls appeared in the camp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those lowly activities, gathering gambling, cricket fighting, or grasshopper battling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Popped up throughout the camp like mushrooms after rain, engrossing the soldiers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hai Xiangjin’s headache worsened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gritting his teeth, he watched his son live in carefree joy daily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Really wanted to rush up and beat him, then send him back to the Capital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet after thinking it over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the sake of his own big plan, it was better to endure a bit longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, he turned a blind eye to his son’s actions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clever Hai Tang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally stabilized in the Western Xia military camp under the identity of Crown Prince Hai Chi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the real Hai Chi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Busy sleeping in the courtyard of his home in Capital, on a concubine’s belly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some matters arise from information asymmetry.\u003C\u002Fp>",1177,"2026-05-30T07:41:33.780Z","2026-06-01T04:30:40.316Z",1,"novelbin.me","5f75df04e67ee652b1657fcad50fc78be0944a7c6d059c921e0959d6402c6097","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-1128","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-1126",1204,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fa-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-cover.jpg"]