[{"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-822":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},410903,676,"Chapter 822: Favoritism","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-822",822,"\u003Cp>Another serving? It’s easier said than done!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Does it still hold the same meaning?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mother Consort is always like this, her heart and eyes are full of the Sixth Brother, thinking of him in everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But... I’m also her son!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fifth Master was extremely sullen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Imperial Noble Consort also noticed that something was amiss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And felt increasingly apologetic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the new dishes were served, she kept piling them up beside the Fifth Master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more she did this, the more it seemed deliberate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this made the Fifth Master feel even worse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sixth Master didn’t notice any of this at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was eating heartily while talking to the Imperial Noble Consort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they talked, he mentioned the girl he saw at night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though she looked young, just her silhouette was remarkably elegant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s just that he didn’t know how she looked, which made him quite curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s perfectly normal for someone at the age of awakening affections to think about girls, isn’t it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mother Consort, did a girl come to Fengyu Pavilion? Who is she?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Empress Dowager Zhen didn’t mind much and casually mentioned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She’s Noble Consort Xian’s half-sister, here to stay in the palace for a few days!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come, enough about this and that, eat more!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Empress Dowager Zhen urged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sixth Master nodded, picked up a piece of food with chopsticks and put it in his mouth, and stopped talking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fifth Master’s eyes flickered but... he too said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing dinner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two sons were about to leave when Empress Dowager Zhen called them back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhezher!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fifth Master turned around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mother Consort, is there anything else?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Empress Dowager Zhen brought out the draft of Fine Ladies she obtained from the Empress Dowager today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re not that young anymore, already seventeen, it’s time to talk about marriage!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These are this year’s Fine Ladies, all for you to choose a consort from!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take a look too, if there’s someone you like, let’s decide quickly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Empress Dowager Zhen spoke while opening the list of the Fine Ladies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fifth Master bowed his head, feeling a bit sarcastic inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Mother Consort finally thought of me, did she?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Not bad, remembering my age, I thought Mother Consort had long forgotten about this son of hers!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He recalled that when the Eldest and Second Brothers were still in the palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once they were past fifteen, their Mother Consorts would arrange for one or two Palace Maids in Charge of Accounts by their sides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is a rule, intended just to serve the gentlemen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he’s already seventeen this year, and still, there’s no one to serve by his side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s as if Mother Consort never thought of this matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her heart is solely with the Sixth Brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sometimes thinking about it, it’s really disheartening!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fifth Master curled his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Matters of marriage are originally up to parental orders and the words of a matchmaker. The selection of a consort is something I don’t understand, leave it up to Mother Consort!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If there’s nothing else, then I shall take my leave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having said that, he bowed and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was curious to see what kind of person Mother Consort would choose for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sixth Master saw him leave and couldn’t stay either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, he followed behind him and also left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Empress Dowager Zhen was a bit helpless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sister Tao smiled and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Highness need not worry, the Fifth Highness is trusting you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You just need to select a good one, and I guarantee the Fifth Master will like her in the future!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Empress Dowager Zhen frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Like? How would I know what he likes?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sister Tao’s face was slightly awkward, thinking to herself:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You never took the time to find out!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, she had suggested sending a few of the Palace Maids in Charge of Accounts over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at that time, the Imperial Noble Consort agreed verbally, then immediately forgot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn’t say much more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Empress Dowager Zhen, a bit annoyed, flipped through the draft.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forget it, forget it, even if he doesn’t care, this Imperial Noble Consort can’t ignore it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter what, she would still be her daughter-in-law, wouldn’t she?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, as the Fifth Master came out, seeing the Sixth Master following behind, he felt a bit irritated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why did you come out too? Why not stay and accompany Mother Consort more?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sixth Master frowned and complained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fifth Brother, Mother Consort is so nagging, I don’t want to stay there!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’d rather come out with Fifth Brother!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, Fifth Brother!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I heard Mother Consort saying she wants to choose a consort for you, what kind of girl does Fifth Brother like?\" He asked with a mischievous smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fifth Master looked a bit awkward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What kind do I like? Such affairs aren’t something we can decide!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sixth Master was dissatisfied upon hearing this and was about to protest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the Fifth Master interrupted him mercilessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough, it’s getting late, and we need to rise early tomorrow, get some rest!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having said that, he turned and left without looking at the Sixth Master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey?! Fifth Brother!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fifth Brother!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sixth Master called out a few times, but the Fifth Master remained unmoved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forget it, forget it, boring, stingy!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He muttered a few complaints and then also turned to walk back to his place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Fengyu Pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Caiying returned from Duanning Palace when the sky was already fully dark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Xizi had already left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Xiao Zhu Zi and Zi Su were left on night duty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Caiying washed up and lay on the bed, tossing and turning, unable to sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On one hand, she had just drunk some grape wine brewed by her sister, which made her particularly alert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other, she was excited about going home tomorrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glancing at the moonlight outside the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moon was bright, the stars sparse, with a clear glow all around, making her happy again at the thought of another sunny day tomorrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since she couldn’t sleep, she might as well go out, sit for a bit, appreciate the moon, and sober up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So she put on a coat and tiptoed out into the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the back courtyard, there was a pond, above which was a pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On this early summer night, a gentle breeze blew, causing ripples in the pond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the lotus flowers were just budding, their fragrance was already detectable in the wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Caiying sat in the pavilion, wrapped in her coat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While sobering up, she appreciated the moon, feeling quite at ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a voice came from not far away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young lady, such refined interest!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Caiying was startled by the words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning her head, she saw a man and became even more frightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who are you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was panic-stricken, her stunning face full of fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss, you needn’t be afraid, I am Zhao Junzhe, the Fifth Brother of the current Emperor!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Caiying relaxed a little but still didn’t dare lower her guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So it’s the Fifth Prince!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is Fengyu Pavilion, what does the Fifth Prince intend to do by coming here so late at night?\" she asked, her tone full of vigilance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if he was the Fifth Prince, it’s not respectable to intrude on a lady’s residence at night!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junzhe gave a faint smile, not stepping forward, and pulled a Brocade Handkerchief from his sleeve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss, there’s no need to be afraid!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This item was found two Shi Chen ago at the entrance of Fengyu Pavilion, it must belong to you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I came merely to return the item to its rightful owner!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even as the Fifth Prince, to showcase his demeanor, he referred to himself as ’I’.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Caiying looked at the handkerchief, white with an embroidered plum blossom, indeed hers!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately her face turned a bit red!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, so that’s it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I, the minister’s daughter, misunderstood the Fifth Prince!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I offer my apologies to the Fifth Prince!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The vigilance in Xia Caiying’s eyes disappeared, leaving only embarrassment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She felt annoyed too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’How could I be so careless, losing something so important!’\u003C\u002Fp>",1357,"2026-05-30T07:41:22.096Z","2026-06-01T04:30:40.316Z",1,"novelbin.me","9cd65e6463cafe3b0c9632ad634c5a8b2090577f8121264e71ba9f9e22126619","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-823","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-821",1204,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fa-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-cover.jpg"]