[{"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-856":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},411041,676,"Chapter 856: Admiration","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-856",856,"\u003Cp>Late afternoon, at the end of the Shen Hour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Palace sent people to the inn to escort the foreign emissaries to the palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the evening around the You Hour, the welcoming banquet officially began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the Western Xia emissaries were considered distinguished guests, the Emperor of Great Chu held the banquet in Taihe Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All civilian and military officials of the Great Chu Dynasty, ranked fourth and above, were invited to attend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Consorts of the second rank and above in the harem were also to attend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the great hall, besides the Emperor, everyone from the Great Chu Dynasty arrived on time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao was to arrive last, so he was in no hurry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just halfway into the You Hour, an inner servant reported.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"King of Western Xia has arrived!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Prince Jin of Western Xia has arrived!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Crown Prince of Western Xia and Princess Hai Feng have arrived!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as the words fell, sounds of commotion could be heard from outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone inside the hall stood up to greet them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing also stood up and looked towards the outside of the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The footsteps gradually approached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later, a procession appeared at the entrance of the great hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The person at the forefront.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wore an oddly shaped beanie made of animal skin, with a wolf fang-shaped buckle on the forehead, and a pair of shiny large silver hoops on the ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wore a dirt-yellow outer robe with gold money python patterns, draped half in animal skin, and adorned with various animal bone bead accessories on the neck, waist, and wrists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Below were black wide pants tucked into a pair of pointed, solid maroon leather boots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first glance, this person looked a bit like... what was it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh yes!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If his skin were a bit darker, and a few colorful feathers were stuck on top of his head, he’d look just like those tribal leaders from the tropical rainforest documentaries I watched in my past life!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The same wildness, living off the land like beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsk tsk, indeed... exotic!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked to be in his fifties, with graying hair, a tall and slightly plump figure, round face, robust features, and a hint of authority in his eyebrows and eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From his robust features, one could still vaguely see the charm of his youth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his complexion didn’t look good, with a bluish tinge. Perhaps that’s just how he was born!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Based on this analysis, Xia Ruqing concluded: This must be the King of Western Xia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The one who looked more savage and stronger, more ferocious, wearing more animal skins and bones, should be the so-called, highly respected Prince Jin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rest needn’t be looked at.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young, handsome man of normal build, dressed in blue exotic garments, should be Crown Prince Hai Yue of Western Xia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lastly, the one in red, with a mix of various colors, adorned with silver and colorful beads, looking exceedingly beautiful, with bright eyes and white teeth, a fiery young maiden, should be Princess Hai Feng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, with half her face covered, it’s hard to see what she truly looks like.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, the upper half of her face is quite beautiful!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having scrutinized these people from Western Xia one by one, Xia Ruqing finally averted her gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pretending to be calm, she lowered her eyes, feigning an air of having seen much of the world and not being easily impressed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, it was the Phoenix Crown on her head that was too tiring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a First-Rank Noble Consort, the weight of her Phoenix Crown was nearly the same as that of the Empress, just lacking two tail ornaments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, it was indeed heavy!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The King of Western Xia led his entourage to the center of the great hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following the introduction from the Ministry of Rites, he greeted each official of the Great Chu Dynasty with Western Xia’s etiquette, and everyone returned the courtesy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After mutual greetings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did everyone take their seats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They exchanged pleasantries, and a quarter-hour later, another inner servant reported.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Emperor arrives!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterwards, there was another round of ceremonial greetings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After several rounds of back and forth, everyone finally gathered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The banquet finally commenced!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao sat at the high seat, raised his wine cup high, and laughed aloud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Western Xia guests have traveled far, please don’t be reserved! Such a grand occasion is rare in our Great Chu, we must entertain you well, so that you come in high spirits and leave satisfied!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The King of Western Xia, upon hearing this, also raised his cup in response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Emperor of Great Chu is too polite. It is said that your Central Plains, Great Chu, is a nation of etiquette. Seeing it today, it indeed lives up to its reputation! I am truly impressed!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This time, our main purpose in coming is to seek to visit and learn, we hope the Emperor of Great Chu won’t be stingy with enlightenment! I drink this cup to express my gratitude!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Zhao Junyao laughed heartily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No problem at all!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Visiting to learn? Just a cover, who would really believe that!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there’s no need to expose it, right? As long as the atmosphere is good!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Zhao Junyao and the King of Western Xia drank together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fifth Master and the Seventh Master also stood up to drink with Crown Prince Hai Yue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over on Prince Jin’s side, there were also a few elderly princes from the royal family accompanying him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although their command of the Central Plains language wasn’t great, making communication inefficient, they all knew how to drink, right!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, what is there to say, other than flattering each other?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Your land is vast, the melons are sweet, the water is beautiful, the people are outgoing, how wonderful, I envy you!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Ah, but your place has rich resources and outstanding people, it’s even better!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After three rounds of drinks, the atmosphere gradually relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing and the other women no longer needed to hold themselves so tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stretching their necks, they could chat and gossip in small clusters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing glanced around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze fell on Princess Hai Feng, who still hadn’t spoken much, eaten, or drank, and was still veiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She seemed to be looking at someone? Her eyes filled with infatuation and deep affection, who was it?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing followed her gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then... she discovered, she was looking at her emperor husband!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh my, the first meeting, and already so full of affection?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those eyes seemed to be looking at her own husband, familiar, proud, coy, and full of emotion...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsk tsk tsk, the ladies of Western Xia, are they this bold?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then again, what does she really look like!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing stared at her veil, wishing she could bore a hole through it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Princess Hai Feng seemed to notice someone looking at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes turned towards Xia Ruqing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing was startled but did not shy away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Firstly, it was too late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Secondly, there was no need!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s my husband, not yours, okay?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’re staring at my husband, why should I feel guilty, you’re the one who should!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing mustered up her energy and glared back with the sharpest and fiercest look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Princess Hai Feng flinched, glanced at her, then turned her gaze back to her dream lover.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On this end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing, who won the stare-off, didn’t feel happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the contrary, she was a bit jealous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, jealous!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at Zhao Junyao and found Zhao Junyao looking at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her heart fluttered, and the jealousy disappeared instantly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm... let’s just eat!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Better not look around recklessly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a bit of drinking, Zhao Junyao waved his hand, intending to call some female dancers to perform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only to be interrupted by Prince Jin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood up, cupped his hands, and apologized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Emperor of Great Chu, I sincerely apologize!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My daughter has always admired the culture of Great Chu and came here wanting to learn, so... She wishes to first offer a Western Xia dance as a humble gesture, what does the Emperor think?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, everyone was astonished.\u003C\u002Fp>",1361,"2026-05-30T07:41:23.335Z","2026-06-01T04:30:40.316Z",1,"novelbin.me","3fa63079c5bc95638cd09fc0528822f6129d577890f0b11bfff9f50ad0e0ccd5","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-857","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-855",1204,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fa-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-cover.jpg"]