Home / A Foodie Transmigrated into the Palace / Chapter 1280 - 1278: The Truth Revealed

Read free on Ficlyn

A Foodie Transmigrated into the Palace

Chapter 1280 - 1278: The Truth Revealed · Oct 18, 2026

Prev Chapter Novel Info Next Chapter

Chapter List (1612)

Page number / 33

1251 Chapter 1251: Leave to Their Own Devices 2026-10-18
1252 Chapter 1252: Humiliation 2026-10-18
1253 Chapter 1253: At Last 2026-10-18
1254 Chapter 1254: Partners in Crime (Part 1) 2026-10-18
1255 Chapter 1255: Partners in Crime 2 2026-10-18
1256 Chapter 1256: Surrender 2026-10-18
1257 Chapter 1257 2026-10-18
1258 Chapter 1258: Panic 2026-10-18
1259 Chapter 1259: Truly Impressive 2026-10-18
1260 Chapter 1260: Turmoil 2026-10-18
1261 Chapter 1261: Honored Lady Luo 2026-10-18
1262 Chapter 1262: Honored Lady Luo’s Ambition 2026-10-18
1263 Chapter 1263: The Princess Learns the Truth 2026-10-18
1264 Chapter 1264: Making Inquiries 2026-10-18
1265 Chapter 1265: Indian Summer 2026-10-18
1266 Chapter 1266 - 1265: Indian Summer (Part 2) 2026-10-18
1267 Chapter 1267 - 1265: Indian Summer (Part 3) 2026-10-18
1268 Chapter 1268 - 1266: Protecting You 2026-10-18
1269 Chapter 1269 - 1267: The Princess’s Scheme 2026-10-18
1270 Chapter 1270 - 1268: Raising a Ruckus 2026-10-18
1271 Chapter 1271 - 1069: Small Disagreements 2026-10-18
1272 Chapter 1272 - 1270: How Could I Ever Betray Her? 2026-10-18
1273 Chapter 1273 - 1271: Promotion 2026-10-18
1274 Chapter 1274 - 1272: Noble Consort Luo 2026-10-18
1275 Chapter 1275 - 1273: I’ll Help You 2026-10-18
1276 Chapter 1276 - 1274: An Even Greater Surprise 2026-10-18
1277 Chapter 1277 - 1275: The Truth Emerges 2026-10-18
1278 Chapter 1278 - 1276: Rebirth in the Face of Death 2026-10-18
1279 Chapter 1279 - 1277: Widespread Panic 2026-10-18
1280 Chapter 1280 - 1278: The Truth Revealed 2026-10-18
1281 Chapter 1281 - 1279: Confession 2026-10-18
1282 Chapter 1282 - 1280: Deadlock 2026-10-18
1283 Chapter 1283 - 1281: Revenge 2026-10-18
1284 Chapter 1284 - 1282: The Tide Has Turned 2026-10-18
1285 Chapter 1285 - 1283: Return to Tranquility 2026-10-18
1286 Chapter 1286 - 1284: Birthday 2026-10-18
1287 Chapter 1287 - 1285: Open-Hearted Joy 2026-10-18
1288 Chapter 1288 - 1286: Times Have Changed 2026-10-18
1289 Chapter 1289 - 1287: Good News 2026-10-18
1290 Chapter 1290 - 1288: Touring Mountains and Waters 2026-10-18
1291 Chapter 1291 - 1289: Scenery 2026-10-18
1292 Chapter 1292 - 1290 2026-10-18
1293 Chapter 1293 - 1291: Taking a Stroll 2026-10-18
1294 Chapter 1294 - 1292 2026-10-18
1295 Chapter 1295 - 1293: Marriage Fate 2026-10-18
1296 Chapter 1296 - 1294: Marriage Meeting 1 2026-10-18
1297 Chapter 1297 - 1295: Meeting Faces 2 2026-10-18
1298 Chapter 1298 - 1296: Satisfied 2026-10-18
1299 Chapter 1299 - 1297: Begging for Mercy 2026-10-18
1300 Chapter 1300 - 1298: Begging for Mercy 2026-10-18

If he were truly defeated by a woman from the harem.

How disgraceful that would be; wouldn’t it be a great shame if it spread?

So...

Zhao Junyao got up and slowly moved forward, gently lifting Luo Manman’s chin with his hand.

”Everything you did was in vain!”

”I wasn’t poisoned, nor did I ever favor you, and I have no hidden ailment!”

”Everything you saw was entirely fake!”

He slowly stood up and admired the kaleidoscope of colors changing on Luo Manman’s face.

Watching as that familiar, beautiful, yet not young face gradually filled with fear.

He suddenly laughed.

”How is it? Isn’t it surprising?”

Luo Manman began to shiver all over, her lips turning purple.

If the Emperor hadn’t been poisoned.

So that means the Emperor knew all along about her every move? Was she poisoning him right under the Emperor’s nose?

Sss!

Luo Manman drew a sharp breath.

If that’s true, what chance does she have to live?

Her gaze fell on the Empress, who was leisurely eating porridge beside her, gradually filled with infinite hatred.

’No wonder she took the Emperor away, yet the Empress had no reaction!’

’No wonder she provoked him repeatedly, yet the Empress turned a blind eye!’

’Turns out she knew everything long ago, watching me like a monkey!’

’And I was like a clown desperately performing a farce!’

A tremendous sense of humiliation surged in her heart, and Luo Manman bit her lip relentlessly to avoid breaking down.

”Emperor!” she trembled as she spoke.

”I am innocent! I... dare not resist!”

Zhao Junyao smiled indifferently.

”Oh!”

”So that’s how it is!”

He sat back in his seat, took a sip of tea, and chuckled.

”Since... you claim to be innocent! Then tell me all of their crimes!”

”Someone, summon the Steward of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Minister of Dali Temple, the Minister of Justice, and the Imperial Censor of the Metropolitan Censorate to see me!”

Li Shengan responded from outside the door.

Xia Ruqing also put down the porridge bowl and tidied up her dress, preparing to retreat behind the screen.

Even the palace maids outside the door withdrew in batches, replaced by the duty eunuchs.

Everyone was moving, except for her; she dared not move.

It wasn’t that she didn’t dare, but that she couldn’t move at all.

She was completely panicked.

”Emperor... why must I meet them?”

Zhao Junyao poured himself another cup of tea, and said calmly.

”Without meeting them, how can I convict you?”

”Without meeting them, how can I expose their crimes?”

He cast a cold glance at Luo Manman, his gaze bitterly cold.

”Before they arrive, let me advise you!”

”If you want to live well, then tell me the truth!”

”If you dare conceal even a single word, I will annihilate nine generations of your family!”

Luo Manman shivered violently upon hearing this.

”Yes!”

”I promise to speak without reserve!”

Zhao Junyao nodded with satisfaction.

”That’s better!”

He toyed with the tea cup in his hand, slightly narrowing his eyes.

The corners of his eyes and brows were filled with joy.

It’s about to conclude, and he felt as if he could soar from the delight.

The years of entanglement were finally coming to an end, and this feeling seemed unreal.

...

The Steward of the Ministry of Internal Affairs belonged to the Royal Clan.

While Dali Temple, the Ministry of Justice, and the Metropolitan Censorate were external officials.

Not even Zhao Junyao nor any emperor in the history of the Great Chu Dynasty.

Would ever reveal the background of their harem to external officials.

Unless... it involved important royal matters.

Luo Manman obviously did not know the intricacies of it.

In her mind, there was only one phrase: speak truthfully and stay alive!

She was utterly terrified.

She had no idea what kind of impact or consequences each word she said would have.

She now recognized just one master, and that was the Emperor!

The officials quickly arrived.

Zhao Junyao ordered the gathering to be moved to the Imperial Study Room.

Those meant to sit sat, those meant to kneel knelt, those meant to avoid avoided.

A small court was thus set up temporarily.

...

The officials from Dali Temple, the Metropolitan Censorate, and the Ministry of Justice were responsible for the primary trial.

Zhao Junyao listened, Luo Manman was interrogated, and all others avoided.

Although being listened to by the Emperor added some pressure.

But their professionalism was top-notch, none of them were inexperienced.

Once they got into the groove, it didn’t take half a Shi Chen to extract every word from Luo Manman’s mouth.

Then... all three were terrified.

Meeting each other’s gaze, they knelt down uniformly.

”Emperor! This...”

The culprits were the Empress Dowager and Shih Wanxin?

Shih Wanxin was no big deal, as she was now a commoner, insignificant.

But the Empress Dowager...

For heaven’s sake, she was the Emperor’s biological mother; even if given a hundred and twenty guts, they wouldn’t dare apprehend the Empress Dowager!

Zhao Junyao lifted his hand indifferently.

”It’s alright!”

”Since the case has reached this point, with witnesses and evidence, I need not say more, except... I need to resolve another case today!”

The three lifted their heads.

”Emperor, dare we ask which case?”

Zhao Junyao narrowed his eyes slightly.

”Over thirty years ago, the death of the late emperor’s favored concubine, Lady Tian!”

The three officials looked at each other, full of questions internally.

What is going on?

Why is the Emperor suddenly interested in the late emperor’s concubine?

It sounds very strange!

However... they had no courage to question these matters, each of them knelt respectfully, listening to the imperial will.

Zhao Junyao sipped his tea, composed himself, and continued.

”Additionally, there are two other cases, first concerning Zhao Junqi’s lineage, second, the death of Empress Dowager Zhen!”

”Ah?”

The three officials were even more astonished, the emperor seems peculiar today with these... decades-old cold cases?!

Something’s not right!

Wasn’t Prince Yan’s family deceased already?

Why is the Emperor investigating this now?

Questions remained questions, but they must investigate what’s asked.

Deliberating briefly, the three finally spoke.

”Emperor, how does the Emperor wish to investigate this case?”

”Good question!”

Zhao Junyao stood up.

”Since the case is to be reopened, we should invite all involved parties”

”Li Shengan, now go invite the Empress Dowager!”

”Empress Dowager Zhen is not around, so invite my sixth brother!”

”Yes!”

...

After two quarters, people finally arrived.

The Empress Dowager was invited to the top seat, full of impatience upon taking her seat.

Uncertain of the Emperor’s intentions, but seeing this layout, he must not have good intentions, it’s wise to be cautious.

”Emperor!”

”The Empress Dowager is unwell, unsure why you forcibly brought the Empress Dowager here, what are your intentions?”

Upon hearing this, Zhao Junyao chuckled softly.

”Troubling the Empress Dowager is my fault, but there are matters requiring confirmation from the Empress Dowager! Please pardon me!”

The Empress Dowager squinted, and settled justifiably in the top seat without saying more.

Zhao Junyao, however, coldly laughed inwardly.

’In front of the officials, she dares to ask this!’

’If she were any kind of mother, considering her son a bit, she wouldn’t possibly do such a thing!’

’But I was so foolish before, treating her as a real mother and being deeply saddened, yet... she’s not!’

’She doesn’t deserve to make me sad!’

Prev Chapter Novel Info Next Chapter

Recommended Novels

Venerated Venomous Consort Mu Danfeng

War Sovereign Soaring The Heavens Feng Qingyang

Hidden Marriage Jiong Jiong You Yao

Stealing Spree Dyrem

My Youth Began With Him Baby Piggie

The Indomitable Master of Elixirs North Night

The wife of a powerful family: Huo Shao, how dare you flirt with me Gu Rong Rong

I Get A Random New Occupation Every Week No Right

Fully Leveled Bigshot Becomes A Farmgirl Three Dates

The 99th Divorce Wan Lili

Reborn : Space Intelligent Woman ZerahNeko

Young Master Mo, Are You Done Kissing? Qingqing Who Laughs

Hello, Mr. Major General Han Wuji

Unexpected Second Chance at Love Abeehiltz

Trial Marriage Husband: Need to Work Hard Passion Honey