[{"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-897":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},411082,676,"Chapter 897: Surprise","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-897",897,"\u003Cp>Li Shengan was scared stiff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing it was good news, the cold sweat on his back retreated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly wiped his forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Emperor, it’s...\" What?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao, however, didn’t bother with him and directly gave an order.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Summon Minister of Revenue Zhang Yan to see me immediately!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, he flicked his robe and turned to sit down on the dragon throne.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Shengan didn’t have time to think about anything else and quickly complied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your servant obeys the order!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, he went to deliver the decree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He waited for about two quarters of an hour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minister of Revenue Zhang Yan hurried over with a large belly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Greetings, Emperor!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao, in high spirits, waved his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhang, my beloved official, no need for formalities, rise!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Emperor!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yan thanked him before laboriously getting up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Minister of Revenue, although not considered a lucrative post.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, he is the chief steward managing the people’s wealth and grain of the court, so the perks are indeed substantial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After so many years of diligent overeating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His belly was like that of a pregnant woman in the seventh or eighth month, jiggling with every step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao looked twice with interest and casually asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This belly of yours... has gained another ten pounds, huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yan stroked his sparse beard, somewhat embarrassed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forgive my appearance, Emperor!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao didn’t have time for idle chatter and tossed the memorial from Yongzhou over to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take a look!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yan took the memorial and quickly opened it with his thick, meaty hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Zhang Yan loved eating, drinking, and women.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His competence in his duties was commendable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, Zhao Junyao wouldn’t have kept him as a minister for so long, right?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, when it comes to being an official.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the rank of a second-grade official, who doesn’t have a hobby?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If there truly were such impeccable officials in all aspects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao wouldn’t dare use them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such people are either genuinely pure-hearted and willing to sacrifice everything for the court and the people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or, they are too shrewd, concealing too deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first kind he had never encountered in his twenty years of life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second kind, he had seen plenty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Officials with minor flaws but not overly shrewd can make good officials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After reading the memorial, Zhang Yan’s face was full of surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even his eyes, squeezed into slits by fat, widened a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Emperor, this... Is this true?!\" he asked excitedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao shot him a cool glance and replied leisurely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you think?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yan spun around on the spot in excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His cheeks puffed in and out, and after a while, he rubbed his hands and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Emperor, if this is true, then the people of the Great Chu Dynasty are blessed indeed!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This memorial is sent from Northwestern Yongzhou!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Emperor, I wish to know, who is this official with such innovative ideas!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To be able to grow crops in such a barren, harsh land truly commands respect, such deep respect!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s said to be an idea from a local County Magistrate. But as for who exactly, I can’t be sure yet; we still have to wait for the Ministry of Personnel’s evaluation!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, he already had an answer in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This matter... is probably the handiwork of that young man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it truly is him, that would be fantastic!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He is Qingqing’s younger brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this achievement, she has added leverage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Will she not have the confidence to take another step forward in the future?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking this, Zhao Junyao became lost in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yan, not having discovered the person’s identity, felt somewhat disappointed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This person, able to find crops suitable for the Northwest, must be a learned and talented individual!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He should not remain unrecognized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such talent should be brought into the Ministry of Revenue to benefit the people!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this thought, he proposed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Emperor, why wait for the Ministry of Personnel’s slow evaluation!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why not let me send someone to investigate who it truly is?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If he really is knowledgeable, he should be nurtured to benefit more people!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though these words carried a personal gain, they were also heartfelt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The best resources should indeed be used wisely, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao seemed to be waiting for this suggestion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He nodded immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good! You must find out quickly; I also want to know who possesses such skills!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yan expressed his gratitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Emperor, for your trust! I will certainly not let you down!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao nodded in satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two then discussed further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Planning to quickly distribute this batch of crops to more people in harsh regions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And also draft an imperial edict encouraging all officials to learn from this County Magistrate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To proactively innovate and seek the well-being of the people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, the edict was still blank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the person has yet to be identified!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After returning that day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yan immediately sent people on fast horses to Yongzhou to verify the facts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first task was to see if what was written in the memorial was true.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is the crop really as good as described? Can it serve both as a vegetable and a staple food?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second task was to find that County Magistrate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To prepare for bringing him to the Ministry of Revenue for a position in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facts proved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Zhang Yan was rotund, his competence was indeed excellent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In just about ten days, news came from the Northwest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First, the crop is real. It’s a root of a plant, soil-yellow, round, and quite large, enough to stave off hunger, with one feeding a person for a meal!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Second, the person is real. His name is Xia Jingfeng, serving as a County Magistrate in a small county in Northwestern Yongzhou; he discovered this crop!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the news reached Zhao Junyao’s ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He excitedly closed his eyes, clenched his fist, and gritted his teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As expected, it’s him!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xia Jingfeng, you have indeed not disappointed me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, upon receiving the news, Zhang Yan was far from calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This person valued talent above all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So when he shamelessly asked for the person in the Imperial Study Room, Zhao Junyao wasn’t surprised at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Zhang Yan, full of thirst for talent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And reconsidered, ultimately denying the request.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No way!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Emperor! I truly value this young talent, I beg you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Begging won’t work either!\" Zhao Junyao interrupted him mercilessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A country has its laws, a family its rules!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Officials’ promotions are evaluated by the Ministry of Personnel, with each term lasting three years!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No matter how urgent you are, you must wait for his term to finish. Moreover, even if his term finishes, his path of promotion follows rules!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everything must adhere to regulations!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Jingfeng’s words before leaving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao hadn’t forgotten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’From the people, back to the people!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, wherever he wants to go, Zhao Junyao wishes to respect his own choice!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing no hope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yan’s eyes were filled with disappointment, head lowered, with long drooping chins!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Zhao Junyao couldn’t bear to look at it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, alright, at least wait until his term ends and he returns to the capital to report.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As long as he’s willing, I’ll help you bring him over, how about that?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1227,"2026-05-30T07:41:23.335Z","2026-06-01T04:30:40.316Z",1,"novelbin.me","bbca465156c26ea5c9c32b90e9c2b7a8404b68c0d4fbff67f3089535c57af183","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-898","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-896",1204,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fa-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-cover.jpg"]