[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-transmigration-from-farmer-to-empress":3,"chapter-transmigration-from-farmer-to-empress-transmigration-from-farmer-to-empress-chapter-152":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Transmigration: From Farmer To Empress",{"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},1174293,1524,"Chapter 152 - 152 152 Dizziness in the Second Watch(2)_1","transmigration-from-farmer-to-empress-chapter-152",152,"\u003Cp>152: Chapter 152: Dizziness in the Second Watch(2)_1 152: Chapter 152: Dizziness in the Second Watch(2)_1 Following his gaze, County Magistrate Li saw a common horse carriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the carriage stopped, a thin and elegant middle-aged man descended from it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind the man, a young maiden in a pink jacket and a pendant cloud bun hairstyle followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The maiden looked about thirteen or fourteen years old, stunningly beautiful, with delicately arched eyebrows, bright eyes, high and straight nose, and rosy lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her skin was as white and dazzling as porcelain, truly a matchless beauty!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He suddenly remembered the woman that Jin Zhi’er mentioned last night, no doubt it must be her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Yuan brought her along when he left the house, which shows his utmost doting on her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in that case, how should his own daughter act?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He became worried and looked towards his son.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just one look and he was instantly infuriated by his son, almost causing him to lose his temper right away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His worthless son was staring unblinkingly at the maiden in the pink jacket, a lascivious expression in his sly little eyes, even drooling at the mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cough, cough…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He coughed, using his elbow to subtly bump his son in the ribs, reminding him not to lose his composure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jingui was pulled back into reality by his father’s nudge, quickly withdrew his gaze, and wiped his lip corner with his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His palms were wet!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Haha, it truly brightens our humble space to have Young Master Huo gracing us with your presence, haha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Official Li has neglected his duty in not coming to pick you up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Please forgive me, please…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>County Magistrate Li made small talk, extending his hand in a gesture of invitation, and at the same time, he threw a covert glance at his son.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jingui quickly followed his father, exchanging greetings with everyone politely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the first glance at Li Jingui, Cai Wei had a terrible impression of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although this man was young, his face was pale, his eyes puffy and bloodshot, his gaze unstable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, he was a man who indulged excessively in lust and lacked self-restraint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing him bearing such a resemblance to County Magistrate Li and Li Jinzhi, she guessed that this beast must be the son of the county magistrate, who intended to take Sanchun as his concubine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the lead of County Magistrate Li, everyone arrived at the Flower Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone took their seats according to their status.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cai Wei didn’t sit, she just stood behind her father, demurely listening to their conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After listening to Mu Zhongqing’s account of the horse carriage accident, County Magistrate Li’s eyeballs rolled and he spoke in a slow official tone, “This incident, ah, is not too big yet not too small.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why don’t we move to the dining table and discuss it slowly?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Young Master Huo, what do you think?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Yuan naturally didn’t want to dine with this obsequious and vulgar man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Li the county magistrate was being ambiguous, suggesting that the incident could be either a big deal or a small one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they refused his invitation, the crafty official might invoke the national law, and Miss Mu’s matter would become a headache.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, to help her, Huo Yuan restrained himself, nodded, and said with a smile, “In that way, I apologize for the imposition, Master Li!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>County Magistrate of Li was excessively polite, “Not at all, not at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having Young Master Huo here is truly an honor for me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The banquet in Li Mansion was set in the Chrysanthemum Garden in the backyard, a building that could be considered luxurious but was unbearably tacky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Cai Wei was a woman, it was inappropriate for her to sit with the men.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, County Magistrate Li had her be taken to the Madam’s place for dinner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cai Wei really wanted to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she stayed here any longer, she would be sickened and nauseous from the lewd and disgusting gaze of Li Jingui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the arrangement, she immediately bowed to everyone and quickly followed the two old palace maids to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jingui was watching Cai Wei’s elegant back figure, reluctantly withdrawing his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then he noticed his father winking at him, indicating that he should go and toast Huo Yuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jingui became frustrated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since he was born, others have always been trying to please him, never the other way around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially when he tries to please others and they take no notice, which would really make him lose face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hence, upon receiving his father’s hint, he simply pretended not to have seen it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Yuan didn’t even look at him either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was just having a casual conversation with Cao Jin and Mu Zhongqing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Occasionally, he would entertain County Magistrate Li’s fawning with a few words in a lukewarm tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn that dishonest merchant, what’s so great about him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jingui drank a few more sips of alcohol, the intoxication going to his head, his displeasure at Huo Yuan’s haughty appearance growing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He yearned to give Huo Yuan a thorough thrashing, but he was not a fool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowing he would gain no advantages at the banquet table, his thoughts turned to the woman brought by Huo Yuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a sudden stirring in his heart and a tightening in his abdomen, he feigned drunkenness, declaring he felt dizzy and excused himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>County Magistrate Li saw his son was unwilling to curry favor with Huo Yuan, and felt both frustrated and helpless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Left having to hold the fort alone, he persistently offered wine to everyone else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After three rounds of drinks, all present began to feel dizzy, sensing something was not quite right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Yuan abruptly asked, “Magistrate Li, what kind of wine did you serve us?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>County Magistrate Li chuckled, “It is the foreign strong liquor given to me by Liaodan merchants who came to Yushu County City to collect ginseng a few days ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The taste of the liquor is bit strong, but it’s definitely good liquor!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pressing his forehead, Cao Jin said, “I also discerned that it was Liaodan’s strong liquor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it shouldn’t have been mixed with our Jin Kingdom’s rice wine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once these two types of alcohol are mixed, it has the effect of the sweat-inducing drug…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>” Finishing his sentence, he slumped onto the table, already having fallen asleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Magistrate Li exclaimed in surprise, “Oh my, how was I to know that mixing these two kinds of liquor would cause this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I truly deserve to be punished…” He continued speaking, but slowly closed his eyes, his head drooping as he too fell asleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Yuan’s head was heavy, but he was still able to hold on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took out an exquisite porcelain box the size of a peach from his bosom, and after opening it, rubbed the paste-like substance inside under his nose and on the sides of his forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected, his head cleared somewhat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Zhongqing and An Qiyun had also both passed out, lying in disarray on the table, soundly asleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this scene, Huo Yuan’s face darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having traveled extensively since childhood, he’d seen all kinds of scenarios.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This situation was too odd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If someone claimed there wasn’t something wrong, he wouldn’t believe it no matter what.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Someone!” he called out softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A maid stepped forward, bowed her body, and respectfully asked, “Young Master, do you have any instructions?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Massaging the bridge of his nose, Huo Yuan asked in a deep voice, “Where is the lady who came with us now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The maid replied, “By the Master’s orders, the lady has been sent to the courtyard where madam resides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She should be dining with madam right now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Take me there,” he commanded quietly, a sense of urgency burning within him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t not noticed the way Li Jingui had looked at Cai Wei earlier, and now with Li Jingui’s prolonged absence from the banquet, he couldn’t help but draw a connection between the two events…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The maid was in a bit of a dilemma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without an order from the county lord, how could she, a mere maid, dare to lead an outsider into the back courtyard?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as she was trying to figure it out, the housekeeper’s wife came in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The maid hurried forward as if she’d seen a savior, and informed her about Huo Yuan wanting to go to the back courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The housekeeper’s wife laughed, “What’s the big deal?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Young Master Huo is our mansion’s esteemed guest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What’s wrong if he wants to go to the back courtyard?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Young Master Huo, please come with me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having said that, she led Huo Yuan towards the back courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>",1447,"2026-06-03T13:14:27.289Z","2026-06-03T13:14:31.392Z",1,"novelbin.me","caac18ceca0b4625a796ead266984ba6816ebecd49c71adc1b6b88dd4a3fa0f8","transmigration-from-farmer-to-empress-chapter-153","transmigration-from-farmer-to-empress-chapter-151",2136,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ftransmigration-from-farmer-to-empress-cover.jpg"]