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Relying on Food Chapter 4 Part 3: Kunning Palace

In Kunning Palace, Xuan Pin was still talking to Empress Niohuru. She was a member of the Borjigit clan. Even though she had the same surname as the Grand Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager, everyone with discerning eyes knew that the Emperor would not allow the Borjigit clan to produce another Empress, not even a Guifei. Empress Niohuru might be wary of Tong Guifei, but she never regarded Xuan Pin as an enemy. Therefore, the two of them had a harmonious relationship. Xuan Pin was among the few people in the harem to whom she could speak freely. Empress Niohuru was also somewhat curious about Wan Daying. She frowned slightly: "Has Wan Daying really recovered from her illness?" Xuan Pin smiled and said, "She has really recovered from her illness." Empress Niohuru breathed a sigh of relief, unable to hide the joy in her eyes: "She is lucky to have survived this. Wan Daying has suffered a lot this time. I hope she can learn from you and Nala Guire...

Relying on Food Chapter 4 Part 2: Kunning Palace

Although Wan Daying was only a minor concubine, she was quite famous in the harem. When the concubines heard Yi Pin mention her, they pricked up their ears and their curious eyes fell on Xuan Pin. "That's true." Xuan Pin put her teacup on the table and answered calmly. "Wan Daying...?" Rong Pin was shocked. "I remember that she was ill for two months, right? Sister Xuan is very capable. I remember that she was dying when she was moved to Xianfu Palace, right?" This matter was known to everyone. After all, Wan Daying couldn't even walk at that time, and was carried to Xianfu Palace in a sedan chair. For Wan Daying, who had not become a Daying and could only be considered a palace maid at that time, being moved out was not a big deal. But bringing up this matter made Tong Guifei seem cold and unfeeling. As soon as she finished speaking, Rong Pin, knew that she had said something wrong, so she closed her m...

Relying on Food Chapter 4 Part 1: Kunning Palace

Wan Anran bragged about Xuan Pin. As Haitao was listening to her, she was secretly puzzled. If she had seen Xuan Pin paying respects to Empress Niohuru in Kunning Palace, she might knew why Xuan Pin was satisfied with Wan Daying. When the Empress mentioned the New Year's arrangements, every concubine’s eyes lit up. The rear palace was a lonely place, and everyone was looking forward to watching operas and listening to music during the New Year celebration. In addition, the Emperor was busy dealing with the revolt of the three feudatories and rarely visited the harem recently, so the New Year was the best time to meet him. The only exception was Xuan Pin who was sitting at the back. She was just like Wan Anran who had come to pay her respects just now. Xuan Pin lowered her head and kept her gaze fixed on the bowl of tea in front of her, letting the words of the concubines in the hall enter from one ear and out from the other. Anyway, the emperor's favor is none of her ...

Relying on Food to Achieve Victory in the Rear Palace

我靠美食在后宫躺赢(清穿) 作者:年糕粉丝汤 Relying on Food to Achieve Victory in the Rear Palace Author: Rice Cake Vermicelli Soup Wan Anran traveled through time and became a small concubine in Kangxi's harem. The original owner of the body was seriously ill and dying and was ignored. She survived but lost her favor. She tried to fight for a position in the palace but was crushed. Later, she would have to be a concubine in the harem for more than 40 years. There is only one word to describe it: miserable! And Wan Anran's mission is to eliminate the original owner’s resentment by becoming the first person in the harem. Wan Anran: .........You are making things difficult for me. Of course, there was also good news. The original owner was the longest-living palace concubine in the Qing Dynasty, living to the age of ninety-seven. Wan Anran, who has no ability to fight in the palace, quickly made a decision. Screw your mission! She plans to retire early and be a concubine in the Qing...

Relying on Food Chapter 3: Greetings

After talking about the child, Xuan Pin changed the subject and started talking about New Year plans. In five days it will be the New Year's banquet. Xu Changzai didn't have time to sulk. She looked at Xuan Pin with expectation and longing on her face. Wan Anran was her opposite. Since she came to the Qing dynasty Palace, she realized that not everyone could attend the inner court banquets. For example, she and Xu Changzai were not eligible to attend banquets other than family banquets strictly for Qing Palace - unless they had the permission of the Grand Empress Dowager, the Empress Dowager, the Emperor, the Empress, or the concubine who owned their palace. Wan Anran has nothing to do with any of the four big guys (Grand Empress Dowager, Empress Dowager, Emperor, Empress). Xuan Pin niangniang, please forget about me because I am not interested. Lady Xuan looked up at Wan Daying and said, "Wan Daying." "Here." "You have just recovered, s...

Relying on Food Chapter 2: Good Thing

The Grand Empress Dowager believed in Buddhism. The Empress Dowager was also a Buddhist, and so was Xuan Pin , who was from the Borjigin clan. In the main hall of Xianfu Palace, there was a small Buddhist hall, and in the niche was a three-legged incense burner with blue and white seawater patterns. Smoke was curling from the burner, and the whole hall was filled with the scent of sandalwood. An elderly mama pushed the door open and walked in. Mama : An older and more senior female servant, who sometimes has served as her master’s nanny or wet nurse since her master’s birth. Xuan Pin knelt on a cushion in front of the Buddhist temple, her eyes slightly closed, twisting a string of golden prayer beads, and muttering something. The mama stood aside with her hands raised and her head bowed. After a long while, when Xuan Pin finished reciting Buddhist scriptures and stood up to take an incense and put it into the incense burner, the mama stepped forward and told her that W...

Relying on Food Chapter 1 Part 2: Recovering from Illness

That was simply an impossible goal! Just when Wan Anran was depressed, a flash of inspiration flashed through her mind. Although she didn't know how the novel ended, from her limited knowledge of Qing Dynasty history, Wan Anran still knew that Wan Daying , also known as Wan Liu Ha-shi, would be the longest-living imperial concubine in the Qing Dynasty. Instead of fighting for the first position in the harem, why not retire early in the Forbidden City? Compared to failing on a mission and dying young (and still not being able to go back), she thought it would be more practical to live to the age of ninety-nine. Having decided on the future direction, Wan Anran was generally quite satisfied. As she was thinking, the door was pushed open with a creak, and a cold wind carrying snowflakes blew into the room, followed by a little palace maid carrying a food box hurrying in. She was wearing a half-worn coat, and her cheeks were flushed by the cold wind. The maid first stamped her ...

Relying on Food Chapter 1 Part 1: Recovering from Illness

"How is Wan Daying 's health?" Daying : Second Class Attendant. It’s one of the ranks in Imperial Chinese harem system. "Reporting to Lady Xuan, Wan Daying 's illness is very dangerous. If the fever cannot be reduced today, I'm afraid..." Wan Anran heard bursts of conversations in her sleep. She struggled to open her eyes, but all she saw was a hazy ball of light and a swaying black shadow. Wan Anran struggled to move her fingers and open her lips to try to speak, but her throat was so dry and painful that she couldn't even speak. "The lady is awake — the lady is awake!" "Shut up! Haitao, be quiet! Doctor Zhao, I hope you can take a closer look at Wan Daying ." First there was a sharp scolding, and then the female voice gradually softened and spoke in a soft voice. "I will do my best..." Wan Anran forced herself to listen to the words, but the voices in her ears became softer and softer, and her eyelids b...