[{"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-851":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},411036,676,"Chapter 851: A Visit from Western Xia","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-851",851,"\u003Cp>During these seven or eight days,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>everywhere in the Capital City has been insanely busy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Emperor has decreed that the entire Capital, inside and outside, top to bottom, must be completely tidied up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how much we look down upon the Western Xia Kingdom, we certainly can’t afford to embarrass ourselves in a messy state, can we?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the Ministry of Rites, Ministry of Revenue, and Ministry of Works, even the Ministry of War, have all mobilized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ministry of Rites is responsible for arranging accommodations and assigning staff to serve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ministry of Revenue is responsible for allocating silver, various funds, and the supply of all sorts of consumables.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ministry of Works is responsible for repairing or demolishing the dilapidated buildings on the streets, especially the main streets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In essence,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>everyone, from high-ranking officials,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>has turned into soiled laborers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, it’s an imperial edict from the Emperor himself, and since it concerns the black gauze cap, extra diligence is imperative!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if you don’t do it personally, you have to supervise it yourself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If any spot is found lacking, tut tut...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the Ministry of War,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>their task was to maintain peace throughout the Capital, especially in the Western Xia Kingdom’s quarters, once the Western Xia envoys arrived (mainly to monitor!).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But since the envoys haven’t entered the Capital yet,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>they couldn’t just sit idly by, so Zhao Junyao waved his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go help the Ministry of Works with moving bricks!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And so, those soldiers from the Ministry of War, who usually excel in horseback archery, began their seven-day brick-moving stint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even while sweating, being in a different location feels... hmm... not quite the same?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter if it’s the same or not, the bricks still need to be moved, and the streets need to be swept.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Tang, seeing her well-trained soldiers being underutilized like this, feels quite distressed,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>so distressed that she can’t bear watching, hence...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>she went to drink with Yang Chenyi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Tang, now serving under Minister Yang He of the Ministry of War, holds the Fifth Rank title of Valiant General.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minister Yang entrusted her with the task of welcoming the envoys.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Ye Tang’s martial skills and proficiency in horseback archery, guarding the embassy where the Western Xia envoys stay is more than sufficient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The task isn’t overly burdensome; it just requires attentiveness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, there’s no one more suitable for the job than a female general like her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Yang Chenyi,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he recently became the new Patrol Commander of the Bureau of Warhorses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His main task is usually to lead a small squad of officers and soldiers to patrol the major streets, managing whatever issues arise there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All sorts of brawls, kidnapping women, highway robberies, extortion, and wealthy families abusing commoners, among other things, fall under his jurisdiction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To summarize: addressing those conflicts that are neither trivial nor escalated into serious military confrontations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nipping various instability factors in the bud stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This position is neither particularly prominent nor insignificant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Initially, he declined, considering these matters petty and bothersome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But gradually, he grew fond of the role.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially when he sees the weak being saved through his efforts, he feels that all of his persistence has become worthwhile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder his father always said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the best training is among the common people!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing it now, it is indeed so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, Yang Chenyi is quite pleased with his new position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, with the Western Xia envoys’ visit, his duties became even heavier than usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had to patrol more frequently and thoroughly than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides eating and sleeping, his remaining time was spent walking the streets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, compared to Ye Tang’s distress, he feels a bit more relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I say, it’s just these few days, do you need to feel so dejected? After all, it’s still a task assigned by the Emperor!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Chenyi kindly consoled her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Tang glared at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Easy for you to say. Why don’t you try it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t forget, they were trained under your guidance too!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Chenyi fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I feel distressed too!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But look at me, I’ve been training in the Ministry of War for so long, and now I’m just managing the streets?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although my rank has gone up, it feels like a demotion in disguise!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Tang punched him on the arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You brat, got promoted and still complaining!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You patrol those streets with such authority, it’s not like I haven’t seen that!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re so happy that you smile from ear to ear every day on duty!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Chenyi, unable to retort, mumbled for a while and finally said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No wonder you can’t get married; your tongue is sharp as a knife!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Tang’s eyes widened in anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey... you brat!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You speak as though you’ve found a wife yourself!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Chenyi, startled by her words, retorted,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s not that I can’t find a wife, I just don’t want to!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Tang quickly replied,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I can’t get married because I don’t want to!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Chenyi: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine, fine, I’m not arguing with you; I’m going on patrol!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Tang narrowed her almond-shaped eyes, glaring at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, out of words, huh?! Go on, go on!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll go move bricks!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that said, the two who constantly bickered upon meeting each other, went their separate ways.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seven days later, the Capital City was cleaned spotlessly, completely renewed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everywhere from the main streets to the narrow alleys, everything was placed neatly and orderly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The vendors had also been cleared out, making the streets much more spacious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The embassy was ready as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ministry of Rites had everything prepared for reception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The palace also began preparations for a cleansing banquet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Personnel from the Ministry of War were fully rallied, ready to escort at any time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how many envoys from Western Xia there were, each of them needed to be kept an eye on and shouldn’t be allowed to wander unchecked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While the guests are guests, should they harbor any ill intentions,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Great Chu Dynasty won’t show any courtesy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>everything inside and outside the palace, top to bottom, was thoroughly prepared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, inside the Imperial Study Room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though it was close to midnight, a group of officials were still noisily bickering with each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason was:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regarding the reception banquet tomorrow, there was no consensus among officials, primarily divided into two perspectives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One group believed that:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Western Xia is different from those ordinary tributary states.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With its vast land and abundant resources, its strength should not be underestimated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since they were the ones extending friendship, Great Chu Dynasty shouldn’t neglect this opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, regarding whatever treatment, it should naturally be the best of the best.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To demonstrate the national prestige of Great Chu Dynasty!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, another group disagreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Follow the protocols and it will be sufficient! There’s no need to be too extravagant; it might seem forced!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly, our Great Chu’s national strength is formidable, far exceeding Western Xia! Is it necessary to use these conventions to showcase our prowess?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the other side objected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As they say, even excellent wine fears a secluded alley; if we don’t display our national prestige, they might think we’re easy to bully!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To which the other side immediately retorted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You all have been officials for too long; you’ve lost touch with the common people’s hardships.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bear in mind, every penny spent comes from the people’s taxes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s not worth spending so much for these people of Western Xia; those funds could be better spent elsewhere!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed, indeed, Emperor, what we’ve prepared now is already ample enough!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Beyond this, it’s truly unnecessary!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao looked at one side, seemed reasonable, looked at the other, also seemed reasonable.\u003C\u002Fp>",1294,"2026-05-30T07:41:23.335Z","2026-06-01T04:30:40.316Z",1,"novelbin.me","0a0c27bbae48bcb710f40913f7b970ac045f07a3bbc8982e8bc2e6ee89e77717","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-852","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-1204",1204,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fa-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-cover.jpg"]