[{"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-461":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},410442,676,"Chapter 461: Want to be favored? No chance at all","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-461",461,"\u003Cp>The Emperor had visited Jiaofang Hall but did not stay overnight; he only had his evening meal before leaving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This news quickly spread to the Harem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noble Concubine Shih was watching as the Wetnurse Nanny fed the Third Princess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon getting the news, she smiled triumphantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hoping for favor? Not even by a long shot! As if she didn’t know about all the sneaky things she’s done behind the scenes!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Colluding with Honored Lady Jiang, secretly stuffing people into the Emperor’s bed—how demeaning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Yue couldn’t say anything, so she remained silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a Little Palace Maid came in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Reporting to the Noble Consort, Shih Jieyu requests an audience!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noble Concubine Shih glanced at the Third Princess, who was nursing. She didn’t throw a fit, just gave Ying Yue a look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That look was so fierce that even Ying Yue felt a chill down her spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Escorting the Little Palace Maid out, Ying Yue slapped her hard across the face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Her Majesty already instructed that when Shih Jieyu comes, there’s no need to announce her. Are you deaf?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Angering the Noble Consort—what good will that do you?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Little Palace Maid, her face already swollen high, whimpered softly, covering her cheek.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister Ying Yue, I won’t dare do it again!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Yue scoffed coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Won’t dare? You think I don’t know you’ve been taking benefits from Shih Jieyu all this while, right?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ve been running back and forth so eagerly; a slap is well deserved!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Little Palace Maid was so guilty that she did not dare to look up, crying ceaselessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After lecturing her for a while, Ying Yue also became very impatient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get out of here quickly. If you make this mistake again next time, I won’t be able to save you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Noble Concubine Shih had long ago forbidden Shih Jieyu from seeing the Princess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Sister Ying Yue!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the Little Palace Maid said this and kowtowed, she covered her face and scampered away like a wisp of smoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside, Shih Jieyu was waiting anxiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she saw the Little Palace Maid emerge, she quickly went up to ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How did it go? Did they let you in?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Little Palace Maid removed her palm, revealing a face that looked both aggrieved and too scared to protest, and said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look, Shih Jieyu, please don’t make it difficult for me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister Ying Yue said that if I go again and anger the Noble Consort, I’m afraid I might lose my life!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shih Jieyu was appalled. She quickly slid one of the bracelets from her wrist and stuffed it into the maid’s hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Poor girl, you’ve been wronged!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Palace Maid didn’t stand on ceremony. She took it, glanced at it, then curtsied in thanks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you for the reward, Shih Jieyu. If there’s nothing else, I will take my leave!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this, without waiting for Shih Jieyu’s nod, she withdrew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shih Jieyu didn’t take it to heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She just kept staring at the tightly closed doors of the main hall, her eyes filled with longing and anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhaoer couldn’t stand it anymore and came forward to advise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My Lady, let’s go back. It’s still sweltering outside!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The early days of the fifth month were indeed already quite hot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Shih Jieyu turned around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at the distant horizon where the setting sun was slowly sinking into the night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The light in her eyes gradually faded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, she sighed, \"Let’s go!\" In her eyes was an endless sense of desolation and quietude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had known this would be the outcome ever since she entered the palace. It was no one’s fault; this was her fate!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least, knowing that the Princess was well gave her some peace of mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether she saw her or not didn’t matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She’s still young now. When she’s older and can run around, I’ll surely have a chance to see her, won’t I?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she walked forward with these thoughts, suddenly, the sound of footsteps came from ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She paid no mind to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She kept walking straight ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, with a BANG! she collided with someone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who’s there?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shih Jieyu’s eyes filled with panic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking up, her face immediately turned deathly pale and she dropped to her knees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Em... Emperor!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your servant pays her respects to the Emperor!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shih Jieyu’s head was bowed so low. All she could see was a pair of long boots embroidered with golden dragons and the hem of a bright yellow Dragon Robe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bright yellow! Who else but the Emperor could wear such a color?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knelt on the ground, her heart pounding wildly, like a startled fawn caught in her chest!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Zhao Junyao looked at her with a cold gaze, remaining silent for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It turned out he had just come from Jiaofang Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had walked west along the Imperial Garden and, before he knew it, had arrived at Xifu Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought about how he had seldom visited the Little Princess since her birth, so he decided to drop by.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t expected to collide with a distraught Shih Jieyu just as he reached the main hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long moment, Zhao Junyao finally spoke, his voice indifferent,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rise!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shih Jieyu quickly regained her senses and, kowtowing, said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Your Majesty!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, following protocol, she rose and stepped aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao didn’t spare her another glance and strode towards the main hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through the wall, a eunuch’s announcement could be heard:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Emperor has arrived!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was followed by the sounds of the Noble Consort leading her servants out to greet him and pay their respects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noble Concubine Shih’s voice was filled with joy and triumph.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shih Jieyu stood by the outer wall, utterly dejected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She waited until all sounds of the Emperor’s presence had completely vanished before she reluctantly departed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao treated Shih Jieyu very coldly. He did not like this woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, it wasn’t that Shih Jieyu was a bad person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the fact that she had climbed into his bed while he was drunk and subsequently bore his child was something he could never forgive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, even though the incident wasn’t Shih Jieyu’s fault, he ultimately couldn’t bring himself to treat her kindly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, if the Empress Dowager hadn’t orchestrated that incident, this woman would likely no longer exist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No woman had ever dared to use such schemes in this regard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the Empress, despite her fervent desire for a child, wouldn’t dare to do such a thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, unless he personally requested it, the Empress wouldn’t even dare serve him wine!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let alone attempt to drug him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the ultimate taboo!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That night, the Emperor stayed in Xifu Palace. Whether he showed her favor or not remained unknown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In any case, the Empress threw a considerable tantrum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After returning from the main hall, Shih Jieyu dashed into her inner chamber, breathless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her constitution was weak, and she was panting from the exertion of coming in from outside, her face flushed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhaoer was somewhat concerned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My Lady, your face is so red! Do you have a fever? Are you feeling unwell?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m fine,\" Shih Jieyu’s voice was choked with emotion, and she spoke in a hushed tone. \"I just walked a bit too quickly. I’m tired and want to rest for a while. You may leave now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhaoer didn’t think much of it. She curtsied and withdrew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My Lady, please rest well. Your servant will go fetch your meal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shih Jieyu did not respond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhaoer closed the door behind her and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shih Jieyu pressed her hand to her chest, but she couldn’t calm her wildly fluttering heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She... she had seen the Emperor again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Emperor was so handsome, heroic, and majestic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes were so deep and brilliant, like stars in the heavens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyebrows were dark and thick, like a masterful stroke of rich ink bestowed by the heavens!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was so tall, at least eight feet, if not nine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shih Jieyu squinted, her face flushed, as she meticulously conjured his image in her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His every action, his every gesture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Oh, what is love in this world, that it compels one to pledge life and death?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just the thought that she had been intimate with him, that she had borne him a Princess...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...made Shih Jieyu feel so ecstatic, she felt she could die of happiness!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, even if he despised her for it, she was willing—and savored it as if it were the sweetest nectar!\u003C\u002Fp>",1429,"2026-05-30T07:40:59.353Z","2026-06-01T04:30:39.363Z",1,"novelbin.me","557c581022c0978285d3bb65cf1719fd7e3ccf9c7db8da4748bd12ef2130d59a","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-462","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-460",1204,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fa-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-cover.jpg"]