A Foodie Transmigrated into the Palace

Chapter 1107: Why?

Prince Jin: "..."It’s just giving a bit of medicine, she speaks so lightly of it.

Does she even know?

What she destroyed is a man’s most precious thing, it’s a man’s lifeline!

’The most venomous is a woman’s heart!’

This saying is indeed true!

"What? Does the Prince think I am cruel? Or are you distressed for your dear nephew?"

The Crown Princess Consort was slightly unconvinced, pouting her red lips as she asked.

Prince Jin felt a chill below and quickly smiled apologetically.

"No, no, what dear nephew?!"

"The Royal Family speaks only of interest, not affection!"

"Those who accomplish great things do not bother with small matters!"

"Without ruthlessness, one cannot be a real man!"

"Beloved consort, you are undoubtedly a heroine amongst women!"

Prince Jin poured a series of flattering words onto the Crown Princess Consort.

Only then did the displeasure on the beauty’s face dissipate.

The Crown Princess Consort sighed, looking slightly sorrowful.

"Why am I doing this all for you, Prince!"

"If one day you betray me!"

"I’ll also give you some medicine, so you can never be a man again, nor enjoy pleasures with a woman!"

Prince Jin was startled and shuddered, quickly waving his hand,

"Impossible!"

"How could I possibly betray you, my beloved!"

"How I’ve treated you over the years, surely you’re very clear about it!"

Prince Jin’s gaze was firm, even the coarse black-purple skin with the many gray-white whiskers seemed to tremble, as if expressing his true feelings.

The Crown Princess Consort was indeed satisfied and smiled.

"That’s indeed the case!"

Prince Jin pulled her close.

"Alright, it’s getting late, I’ve just returned today and am quite tired!"

"I wish to rest early!"

"Yes...!"

The Crown Princess Consort slowly rose, dragging the sound, and gave a bow.

"I shall attend to the Prince’s rest!"

After finishing, she picked up the clothes from the ground, calmly dressed.

Then personally attended to Prince Jin’s bath and attire.

Finally, the two rested side by side, seemingly like a couple of many years.

The attendants waiting outside were not surprised at all.

Everyone was long accustomed to this abnormal love affair, all chose to ignore it!

Even with disdain in their hearts, they dared not speak, dare not listen, dare not look, much less spread it!

....

At night.

After the beauty fell asleep.

Prince Jin suddenly opened his eyes.

And suddenly struck a blow behind the Crown Princess Consort, knocking her unconscious.

He swiftly got up.

Summoned several trusted men outside the hall.

"You all, watch the Emperor closely for twelve Shi Chen each day!"

"If any of the three make a move, report immediately!"

(The three referred to are King Western Xia, the Crown Prince, and Princess Haitang!)

"Yes!"

The trusted men replied without hesitation.

These trusted men came from the residences of these three individuals.

Some are Chief Stewards, some are attendants, and some are Chamberlains managing affairs of ingress and egress to the Imperial Palace!

These years.

With his diligent efforts, the people of the Imperial Palace have mostly been bribed by him.

Those who follow him thrive, those who oppose him die.

Now the entire palace is almost filled with his spies.

These three’s every move cannot escape his grasp!

He has made sufficient preparations, this throne is destined to be his!

In the cold night.

Prince Jin laughed heartily a few times, his eyes could no longer hide nor did they need to hide his ambitious aspirations.

It has always been the competent ones who ascend.

Brother, since you cannot handle it, it’s better to relinquish it early!

....

After the trusted men departed, another group entered from outside.

This time it’s several generals with imposing dragon might.

Prince Jin glanced at them.

Confirming their gaze was resolute, and there was no trace of distraction in their eyes.

He nodded in satisfaction.

"Good!"

"During my absence, you have worked hard!"

Several of them quickly cupped their fists.

"It wasn’t hard!"

"We are willing to serve the Prince loyally!"

"Good!" Prince Jin responded heartily!

He wore a golden velvet fox fur cloak, stood with a large, robust belly slowly walked to the window.

Slightly narrowed his eyes, looking at the pitch-black night outside.

Moments later, he suddenly slowly raised his hand pointing to the sky.

"This blind heaven has birthed us on this barren land of poverty!"

"Others eat meat, we can’t even drink meat broth!"

"Others have beauties and wines, fish and rice!"

"We can only eat bark and chew roots!"

"Brothers, this is unfair!"

"We must change, we must live well!"

"We must drive those useless, corrupt scholars to this barren land!"

"Let our diligent citizens take over that fertile land!"

"So that henceforth we have wine, meat, and beauties! Let our descendants live like nobility for ages!"

"What do you all think?!"

Several trusted generals had fought wars at the border of the Great Chu Dynasty, and have heard about its prosperity and richness.

Now hearing Prince Jin’s great ambition, they were overjoyed.

Feeling secretly: I indeed chose the right person to follow!

"Is what the Prince said true?"

"Prince, you are indeed a divine figure descending from heaven; you are the god leading Western Xia to prosperity!"

"Indeed born with dragon liver and phoenix guts! We admire!!"

Their round of flattering remarks pleased Prince Jin immensely.

Anyone credited as a deity by others would feel extremely fulfilled!

Prince Jin was delighted and laughed repeatedly.

"Alright, alright! Don’t say such useless things!"

"After many days, how did you all learn this scholarly tone?!"

Everyone laughed.

"We aren’t stupid, there’s nothing hard in learning this thing?!"

"Only those impoverished scholars of Great Chu would mess around with such useless stuff!"

"Indeed...."

They exchanged cold ridicule.

Then the topic shifted, somehow turning to the prosperity and richness of Great Chu.

After a vivid and detailed description from Prince Jin.

The generals widened their eyes.

"Truly extravagant!"

"In my life, I’ve never had a hearty drink, eaten meat, or bedded a woman!"

"And they even celebrate festivals?!"

"And have lanterns, dragon dances, lion dances, acrobatics..."

Although they couldn’t imagine what these really were.

But it sounded impressive, as if it would require a lot of silver.

Silver!

Everyone was bewildered.

Western Xia was better in previous years, but has been increasingly poor in recent years.

It’s either natural disasters or man-made calamities.

Cattle, sheep, mules, and horses starved to death in droves.

Nothing exists, even with silver, you can’t buy anything!

Such times of hopelessness despite all efforts.

Are truly unbearable, making one want to die!

Their hearts chilled!

"Heaven is truly unjust!"

"The people at the border are wealthy, they satisfy their appetite, dress warmly, and live in peace!"

"Not to mention the Capital City, what a comfort that must be?!"

And take a look at Western Xia!

The citizens of the Capital City are famished, their faces wan and emaciated.

The border barely has people, perhaps they all starved or fled for refuge.

Anyway, there are no people!

"Damn it!"

"Such good things, why should those useless scholars have them!"

"We suffer immensely yet receive nothing! Why!"