[{"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-496":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},1174287,1524,"Chapter 496 - 496 496 Princess of Marriage Alliance (2)_1","transmigration-from-farmer-to-empress-chapter-496",496,"\u003Cp>496: Chapter 496 Princess of Marriage Alliance (2)_1 496: Chapter 496 Princess of Marriage Alliance (2)_1 Due to her plans for going up the mountain at night, Cai Wei headed to bed quite early.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Waiting till the middle of the night when everyone was asleep, she would then sneak out to collect spiritual energy in the mountains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, before she even had a chance to sleep, she heard a faint knocking on the door, followed by her father’s voice, “Wei’er, are you asleep yet?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not yet, please wait a moment!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cai Wei quickly rose from her bed, hastily put on her clothes, and shuffled in her shoes to open the door for her father.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since he returned, she had noticed that her father seemed not quite himself, but due to her preoccupation with her later plans, she had put off inquiring about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that her father had come to her, she knew something significant must have happened!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the door opened, Mu Zhongqing walked in, his expression heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He silently took a seat, his gaze on his daughter filled with affection yet uncertainty about how to break the news to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since Wei’er attended the Empress’ Shangsi Festival banquet and performed the dance “Flying Sky”, she became an overnight sensation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many nobles in the capital were captivated by her, going out of their way to dine at Bafu Restaurant just for a chance to catch a glimpse of her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even when she wasn’t there, the restaurant’s grilled skewers attracted the crowds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Consequently, the business at Bafu Restaurant had significantly improved ever since the festival!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When these young nobles paid their visits to the restaurant, they mostly arrived in chatters and groups.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Born of illustrious households, these youthful gentlemen couldn’t help but be opinionated and speak openly about some sensitive topics involving the royal court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, they brought a piece of news that deeply alarmed Mu Zhongqing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wei’er, there is something I need to tell you…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Zhongqing’s brows furrowed deeply, his tone was grave, and his expression serious, causing Cai Wei to feel an intense apprehension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Father, what is it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You seem very anxious!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Zhongqing sighed heavily, and said with great difficulty, “Child, today I heard a rumor, you were made Princess An Le because the crown prince of the Liaodan Kingdom had beseeched our Emperor and Empress, all in an effort to arrange a marital alliance for our Princess Zhao Yang…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cai Wei exclaimed in surprise, her heart sinking down drastically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All along, she had thought that Empress Mo made her a princess so that she could become a wife for her future stepson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although she was not content with this, she did not fight against it because she knew he would never let her be wronged or tolerate her becoming a concubine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She accepted all that came her way just like that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly, this was the Empress’ motive!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To distract her son and let her marry into another kingdom for her daughter, what a cunning stratagem to employ a ‘draw the tiger off the mountain’ and a ‘substitute the peach with the plum’ tactic!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cai Wei pursed the corners of her mouth, rage brimming in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Whether this news is true or false is yet to be confirmed, but as I see it, there can’t be smoke without fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since such rumors could circulate, means there’s some sort of origin to this rumor.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Zhongqing was extremely distressed, wishing he could take his daughter and escape immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had seen the crown prince of Liaodan Kingdom, who was a ruthless and beastly figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had also heard of his savage reputation; how could he let his daughter marry such a man?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wei’er, what if, our family just run away?” Mu Zhongqing suggested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cai Wei responded with a cold laugh, “Father, you’re oversimplifying things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The land under the heaven belongs to the king, wouldn’t we as royal subjects living by the border still be under the king’s control?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With our large family and mother being pregnant, where do we run to?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Zhongqing interjected anxiously, “Are we just going to sit around and wait for death?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cai Wei pat his hand reassuringly and said, “Rest assured, father, I have my ways of turning down that barbarian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the time comes, you just need to cooperate with me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Zhongqing knew his daughter had plenty of talent, but he didn’t think she had the ability to stand against the royal court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, seeing her determined gaze and hearing the unwavering tone of her voice, he had no choice but to believe her for now!\u003C\u002Fp>",771,"2026-06-03T13:14:27.289Z","2026-06-03T13:14:31.393Z",1,"novelbin.me","c4bfd0d24583a786522dfe8784706f4a83bf6eec1be1229f7a9fa363afa9b72d","transmigration-from-farmer-to-empress-chapter-497","transmigration-from-farmer-to-empress-chapter-495",2136,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ftransmigration-from-farmer-to-empress-cover.jpg"]