[{"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-811":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},410892,676,"Chapter 811: Pull Yourself Together","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-811",811,"\u003Cp>\"Your Highness, please pull yourself together, I beg you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noble Concubine Shih’s eyes were filled with tears, her heart ached as if it were being torn apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She closed her eyes, tilted her head back, trying hard not to let the tears fall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After quite a while, she finally opened her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the sorrow that had been there was gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, they were filled with hatred, determination, and cruelty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The medicine?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two words were uttered through gritted teeth, firm and unwavering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Qiu was stunned for a moment, then quickly reacted, her face filled with joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, yes, I’ll go heat it up for you immediately!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, she quickly got up from the ground and hurried out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the medicine was heated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noble Concubine Shih resolutely picked up the bowl and drank it all in one go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Serve the meal? I want to dine!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes! I’ll go right away!\" Ying Qiu’s voice trembled with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In no time at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sumptuous breakfast was laid out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though fallen from favor, she was still a noble consort, holding the power over the Six Palaces, and still no one dared to neglect her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noble Concubine Shih was very satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She ate some thin pancakes, drank some porridge, and ate two pigeon eggs before putting down the chopsticks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Qiu smiled and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You ate more than usual today! It makes me so happy to see that!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Soon enough, you’ll be completely recovered!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noble Concubine Shih sneered coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will recover, indeed. Some people can’t wait for me to die, but I insist on living well!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she spoke, she asked again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bring anything that’s good for the body, bring it all up!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Qiu advised her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eat slowly, Your Highness, don’t rush! It’s not good to overeat!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But, when I went to fetch the meal, I saw the Imperial Kitchen had some fresh cow’s milk, it smelled delicious!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The chef said they’re going to make cheese, would you like to try it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheese might be too much, let’s consider it a dessert after the meal!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noble Concubine Shih glanced at her askance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why aren’t you fetching it already!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Qiu smiled as she bowed, then quickly left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noble Concubine Shih leaned on the chair, beginning to rest with her eyes closed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of the Emperor’s heartlessness last night, her heart ached again, but...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Cousin, since you are so heartless to Wanxin because of that woman, Wanxin has no choice but to act ruthlessly!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Wanxin must get rid of that woman!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Even if at worst, she will drag someone down with her in death!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Otherwise, how could I face Ying Yue, how could I face my child’s spirit in heaven!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’You forced me every step of the way, don’t blame me!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew this was a road of no return, success or failure, it was death either way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet she still chose to walk down it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without her cousin’s favor, what was the point of living?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She deserved to die, but that woman deserved to die just as much, didn’t she?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Highness!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Qiu came in from outside, indeed holding a bowl of hot cheese.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Freshly made, please try!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noble Concubine Shih opened her eyes, detecting the aroma, she smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took a taste and nodded, her expression filled with surprise and delight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s indeed very good!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Qiu also smiled beside her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you like it, I will have them make it every day!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noble Concubine Shih pursed her lips, said nothing, just quietly ate the cheese.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After some time, she finally set the bowl down, picked up a handkerchief and gently pressed her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, she spoke faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ying Qiu, where should we begin?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Qiu’s expression was inscrutable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After thinking for a moment, she leaned in and spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Highness...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whatever she said caused Noble Concubine Shih’s smile to grow even brighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good! That’s a good idea!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>March ninth was the Third Princess’s birthday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Third Princess was the offspring of the late Consort Shih Pin and had always been raised in the Empress Dowager’s palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was now three years old.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the sixth, Noble Concubine Shih went to Ningshou Palace to pay a visit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Firstly, to discuss the Third Princess’s birthday feast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Secondly, with her own purposes in mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Empress Dowager treated her with the usual aloofness, having no high hopes for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No favor, no advantageous position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holding the power over the Six Palaces could be taken away any day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She really didn’t want to waste any effort on her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, she was busy looking at the girls in the Capital City lately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This year, the selection of Fine Ladies was inevitable, having already picked a few who were now in their rooms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their looks and temperament were exceedingly intelligent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just waiting for the day of the grand selection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if only one was chosen, she would have an ally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No longer having to face the Noble Consort as a dull knife, playing music to a cow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Noble Concubine Shih still held the palace power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If there was a grand selection, the list must pass through her hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So now, she couldn’t tear faces with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So... The Empress Dowager had to have a secret discussion with Noble Concubine Shih.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Third Princess’s birthday feast, needless to say, must be hosted, and hosted with dignity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for other matters...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After listening, the Empress Dowager frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you sure?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is a dire offense!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noble Concubine Shih smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mother, you’re exaggerating, it’s just some wine, how can it be a dire offense?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ve always known my heart for the Emperor!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As you’ve said, to catch a lion cub, one must enter the lion’s lair!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In that case, going into the lion’s den once for the lion cub is no harm, is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Empress Dowager’s gaze flickered, she slowly spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I feel like, you’ve changed from before?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just known that a few days ago, the Emperor had dinner with her in her palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day, she was ill again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those days she was busy looking over the Fine Ladies and didn’t pay attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now it seemed, the Emperor must have said something to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noble Concubine Shih only shook her head with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Changing or not, this is the Harem!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Having fallen badly once in a pit, can’t I learn a lesson?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mother, will you help me or not?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Empress Dowager was a bit conflicted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking: Is the blockhead I was about to give up on finally coming to her senses?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, she couldn’t really pinpoint what was different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But something indeed was, she now knew how to use her brain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She appeared less foolish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After thinking it through, the Empress Dowager finally nodded and smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You and I are aunt and niece, your willingness to improve makes me happy, naturally, I won’t stand by idly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noble Concubine Shih’s smile grew brighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are truly my good aunt!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Previously, it was Wanxin’s ignorance that always angered you, now it seems, I was completely wrong!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aunt, Wanxin apologizes to you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get up quickly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Empress Dowager’s smile became even more benevolent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, this was not bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her enlightenment was the best outcome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Firstly, she and the Emperor had affection, secondly, she was a Noble Consort, holding palace power, all ready-made.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, the newly entered young girls, even if their temperament was well-found, the Emperor might not like them, starting from scratch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Much more effort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was much better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking this, the Empress Dowager’s smile became a bit more genuine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them, aunt and niece, chatted and laughed, sharing dinner together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t until the palace gates were about to be locked that Noble Concubine Shih reluctantly left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Noble Concubine Shih leave, the Empress Dowager’s face turned somber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Harem, indeed!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sister Qing, at her side, advised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Noble Consort’s deep affection for the Emperor, why not facilitate it?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Firstly, helping her, secondly, it’s helping ourselves too!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1343,"2026-05-30T07:41:22.096Z","2026-06-01T04:30:40.316Z",1,"novelbin.me","a97d0ebad303f26430be45ff8998affebf5932dad479d660932fff66d75cdd59","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-812","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-810",1204,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fa-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-cover.jpg"]