[{"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-176":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},1174321,1524,"Chapter 176 - 176 176 Preparing for Participation (3)_1","transmigration-from-farmer-to-empress-chapter-176",176,"\u003Cp>176: Chapter 176: Preparing for Participation (3)_1 176: Chapter 176: Preparing for Participation (3)_1 His disposition was naturally calm and elegant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His successive actions now were fluid like flowing water, free and easy, which, coupled with his handsome features, were truly pleasing to the eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cai Wei took the teacup, smiling, she said, “No need to taste, just by looking at Young Master Huo’s demeanor, I can tell this tea won’t disappoint.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, she lowered her head and took a sniff, only to feel that the tea was subtly fragrant, the scent was misty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took a sip; it was mellow, refreshing, and lingered in the mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm, indeed it tastes good!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She praised, “I didn’t expect Young Master Huo to be proficient in the Tea Ceremony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s quite a surprise.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Yuan was startled, then fell silent, “Wei’er, should I be happy or sad about your comment?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cai Wei raised her eyebrows, puzzled she asked, “What do you mean by that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Yuan replied, “The Tea Ceremony is quite common among noble houses, almost every youngster is taught it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowing a little about it isn’t unusual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So why did Wei’er say ‘did not expect’?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that in Wei’er’s eyes, I am just a heartless, money-obsessed merchant reeking of copper?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cai Wei held her forehead recollecting her words and regretted her careless praise that had made him overthink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hurriedly explained, “Young Master Huo is being sensitive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I am a girl born and raised in a humble family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How would I know that the Tea Ceremony is a must-have skill for every youngster in the noble houses?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I thought only the master of the tea house would master this skill!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing her explanation, Huo Yuan’s gloomy face suddenly broke into laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He laughed uncontrollably, and his joyful laughter lasted for quite some.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing that something was wrong and seeing him laughing unrestrainedly, Cai Wei woke up to reality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gritted her teeth and said, “Did you do this on purpose?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realising he had been discovered, Huo Yuan stopped laughing, but his face still held a joy he couldn’t repress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowing she had been fooled, Cai Wei angrily put down the cup and turned her face sideways.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pouted and stopped speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noticing her cold expression but stealing glances every now and then, Huo Yuan knew she wasn’t really angry at him, and his heart smiled cheerfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He brewed another pot of tea for her, handed it over, and said, “Wei’er, don’t be mad anymore, admit I was wrong, okay?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first brew of this tea is highly fragrant, the second brew is mellow, taste it quickly, it won’t taste good when it’s cold.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cai Wei didn’t take the tea, or acknowledge him, she stayed silent and kept her face taut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a helpless smile, Huo Yuan said to her affectionately, “Consider me at fault, I shouldn’t have teased Wei’er.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, how shall Wei’er punish me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cai Wei gave him a sideways glance and snorted, “You tell me, how to punish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it’s too light, I won’t accept.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Yuan put his fist to his mouth and lightly coughed, saying, “How about, in punishment, I help Wei’er set up the Mu family’s ginseng business, how’s that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing that, Cai Wei exclaimed in surprise, “How did Young Master Huo know I wanted to start a ginseng business?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing her surprised expression, Huo Yuan knew he had guessed correctly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That night in the teahouse, when she had asked him in detail about starting and running a ginseng business, he had seen the same brilliance in her eyes as when they first met and she was discussing business.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was sure she wanted to venture in this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Yuan gave a light smile and said, “Maybe there is a tacit understanding!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A tacit understanding?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cai Wei’s smile stiffened a bit, this phrase was generally used to describe the mutual understanding between lovers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using it on them seemed somewhat…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>inappropriate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noticing her forced smile and silence, Huo Yuan knew he had overstepped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused for a moment and quickly changed the subject.\u003C\u002Fp>",681,"2026-06-03T13:14:27.289Z","2026-06-03T13:14:31.392Z",1,"novelbin.me","b4c95a2fe83caf2d9ff7aeffceeb900da5add8e8de1a3c5a1046839e5a62b874","transmigration-from-farmer-to-empress-chapter-305","transmigration-from-farmer-to-empress-chapter-304",2136,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ftransmigration-from-farmer-to-empress-cover.jpg"]