[{"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-865":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},411050,676,"Chapter 865: Clinging to Power","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-865",865,"\u003Cp>\"Look at you, your face is messed up!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hai Feng looked up at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noticed he bore a sixty percent resemblance to the Emperor of Great Chu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, his face was entirely different from the fierce one seen earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face held a gentle smile, making people feel as if bathed in a spring breeze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked again at the handkerchief in his hand, white and clean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hesitated before taking it and haphazardly wiped her face with it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She spoke faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fifth Master laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s getting late, it’s not safe for you to leave the palace alone, let me escort you back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hai Feng clutched the handkerchief, feeling a bit at a loss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wanted to refuse, but looking around, it seemed impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s go!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fifth Master pulled her along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hai Feng frowned and broke free from his arm, asking warily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who exactly are you? Why are you helping me?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fifth Master’s body stiffened, he turned around, face somewhat uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Commandery Princess...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hai Feng seemed puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s wrong? Why is your face red?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junzhe quickly regained his composure, covering it with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s nothing, Commandery Princess, I’m called Zhao Junzhe, the Emperor is my Imperial Brother!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Today’s incident, I was rash, if the Commandery Princess minds, I apologize here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, it’s late now, if the Commandery Princess doesn’t object...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hai Feng looked at his embarrassed and hurried explanation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The discomfort in her heart was unexpectedly alleviated quite a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She let out a long breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forget it, forget it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I should thank you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly Hai Feng remembered something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junzhe looked up abruptly, with a look eager for details.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hai Feng thought for a moment, but then didn’t want to say anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Never mind, let’s not speak of it, let’s leave the palace!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junzhe didn’t push.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nodded in agreement, then smiled and led her out of the palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once outside the palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The post-house wasn’t far.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fifth Master stood at the crossroads near the post-house, smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It should be safe here, to prevent unnecessary misunderstandings, I’ll escort you this far!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hai Feng thought it over as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very well! Thank you for today!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junzhe inclined his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Commandery Princess is too kind!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However... I have an impertinent request! I wonder if the Princess...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hai Feng was somewhat confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What? Speak your mind!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faced with a visage resembling deeply her heart’s desire, she couldn’t bring herself to dislike him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Couldn’t help but want to sneak an extra glance! Simply...!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junzhe thought for a moment then laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think the Commandery Princess is unfamiliar around here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are many enjoyable places around the Capital City, I’d be honored to personally host you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How does the Commandery Princess feel about this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, I want to take you out on a date! Would you like to?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hai Feng perked up reflexively with delight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course it is, there’s also the most famous snack street of our Great Chu Dynasty, temple fairs, and many folk trinkets you’ve never seen!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hai Feng immediately felt joyful, with a face full of anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then a wave of sadness washed over her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My father asked me to meet with Ministers, I’m afraid I won’t have the time to go!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, she wasn’t in the mood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Diplomatic relations between nations weren’t merely emperors feasting together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Officials often visit each other, an invitation posted directly will suffice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It promotes communication, and mutual understanding between nations as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially those old scholars at Honglu Temple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Always under the pretext of drinking, drag Crown Prince Hai Yue out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sometimes for the entire day, even refusing to let him return until night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honglu Temple specializes in foreign affairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They specialize in this field, knowing which country’s language is used, how it should be used? Customs and taboos?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even how many concubines foreign emperors marry, how many offspring they have, and where our Emperor ranks among the nations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They’re aware of it all!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So this opportunity is absolutely their golden chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowing the enemy and oneself leads to a hundred battles won.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, becoming an intimate is crucial!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fifth Prince smiled and remarked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Most you can decline!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They have their own feasts, you should have your own outings, should you not?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hai Feng thought for a moment, it indeed seemed right, nodding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I’ll ask my father!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I should be going back!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you for today, much appreciated!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fifth Master was taken aback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Commandery Princess is jesting, it is I who am humbled!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hai Feng looked at him, said nothing more and simply left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the crossroads, he waited until the Commandery Princess’s silhouette could no longer be seen, reluctantly leaving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Returning to his dwelling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hai Feng swiftly dined and returned to her courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her two maids inquired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Was it the Emperor who escorted the Commandery Princess home?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hai Feng shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, just someone who looks a bit like him, but not him!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two maids remained silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Commandery Princess had removed her veil, equivalent to heartbreak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surely the Commandery Princess is in poor spirits, best to speak less.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In reality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hai Feng frowned, her mood indeed very complex.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He looks so much like the Emperor of Great Chu!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, compared to the fierce iceberg of an Emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His smile was truly pleasant, felt like a spring breeze, so comforting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Hai Feng thought, she unexpectedly giggled like a girl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unaware herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the two maids noticed clearly, and in their hearts said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Is our Commandery Princess having a change of heart?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’She sure seems like it doesn’t she? But it’s not bad at all’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’It’s only natural to find a substitute when something long-desired remains unattainable!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’You’re quite right!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fifth Master returned to his dwelling quite late indeed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Failed to realize someone was still in his courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon entering, he was startled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sixth Brother, why are you here so late?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fifth Master was quite shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sixth Prince let out a mocking laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Naturally you wouldn’t have thought!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Actually, I didn’t expect you’d have a change of heart so swiftly, my dear brother!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasn’t it the Second Miss Xia last time, now... it’s become the Commandery Princess?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Climbing up the social ladder?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, the Fifth Master’s face immediately turned cold, his voice icily asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you wish to say?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sixth Prince snorted, his gaze shifting away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Initially I was somewhat concerned about the disagreements between you and mother, hence came to check on you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seems now, you don’t need anyone’s concern at all!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Still so adept at scheming!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He remained resentful about being outmaneuvered last time!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fifth Prince’s gaze immediately sharply focused on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What of scheming for myself? What’s wrong with that?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I don’t rely on myself, who can I rely on?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You think everyone enjoys the same doting from mother as you?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Such a joke!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sixth Prince wore a look of cold laughter and sharpness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So you use me as your target practice, do you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The incident with the Second Miss Xia, all the blame, insults, and misunderstandings were shouldered by him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fifth Master escaped unscathed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasn’t that enough?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is he still so dissatisfied?!\u003C\u002Fp>",1218,"2026-05-30T07:41:23.335Z","2026-06-01T04:30:40.316Z",1,"novelbin.me","e4716674429859aa0b57663b41859774cd7eefb3c620883f286b232c902c5424","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-866","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-864",1204,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fa-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-cover.jpg"]