I Married the New Emperor So I Wouldn't Go Hungry

Zhu Ziling has just died of hunger in the apocalypse and been reborn when he's granted an imperial marriage to Rong Zhao, the notorious Prince Li. Rong Zhao is brutal and ruthless, killing without blinking. Everyone says Zhu Ziling is the unluckiest person alive. But tears of joy spill from Zhu Ziling's mouth: A new emperor, imperial cuisine, a top-tier meal ticket... What could be better? After getting married, Zhu Ziling never misses a chance to eat. He accompanies Prince Li to every meal. Rong Zhao: Hmph, what are you plotting? He uses the excuse of improving Prince Li's health to experiment with new dishes. Rong Zhao: Hmph, all smooth talk. He sends people overseas to look for new ingredients, under the pretext of praying for Prince Li's good fortune. Rong Zhao: ... Tsk. "I know my wangfei can't help himself, but he should show some restraint." "?" Not understanding what he means, Zhu Ziling stuffs a pastry into his mouth to shut him up. "..." Rong Zhao looks at the pastry after Zhu Ziling has taken a bite, pauses for a moment, then opens his mouth and eats it. The onlookers: ??? Is this what you call restraint? Later, the new dishes Zhu Ziling comes up with become popular throughout the country, earning him a fortune. The corn and potatoes he finds produce astonishing harvests and save a million disaster victims... Prince Li's subordinates all sigh with relief: Thank goodness the prince only says these things. How could a heavenly being like the wangfei be expected to show restraint? He can make as many demands as he likes! But Zhu Ziling, praised to the skies, is worried sick. Is it too late to clarify that he's not lusting after Rong Zhao, just his food? "So you have no feelings for me, Ling'er. You only put up with me for the food." "!" Zhu Ziling turns around to see the future tyrant standing behind him, his gaze dark and his expression dangerous, a bloody storm seemingly brewing in his eyes. Zhu Ziling: ... I'm doomed. * Everyone thinks Zhu Ziling will live a miserable life after marrying Prince Li. But after waiting and waiting, they see Prince Li ascend the throne, and Zhu Ziling is crowned empress in the grandest ceremony, becoming the one untouchable weakness in the tyrant's heart. #He claims this splendid realm only to bring joy to your table# Reader's guide: 1. A ruthless gong who is helpless when it comes to his shou X a shou who's focused on food, slow to recognize his feelings, but instinctively knows how to take advantage of being doted on. A lighthearted, sweet story where they dote on each other. 2. The setting is fictional, and the protagonists have powerful golden fingers. The worldbuilding and logic mainly serve the plot. The descriptions of how to prepare the dishes are based mostly on online cooking videos, with changes and additions by the author to fit this story's setting. There's no guarantee these recipes will work in real life, so if you want to cook something tasty, look for professional tutorials instead of following the descriptions here. 3. Thank you, dear readers, for supporting the official version! Coming soon: After Returning, I Dominate the Entire Entertainment Industry. Please add it to your reading list. 1. Yan Zhuo is a famous pretty face in the entertainment industry. After spending half his life in a martial arts world, he comes back still as fragile as a porcelain doll. If he can sit, he won't stand; if he can laze around, he won't work. Then he's criticized for being unprofessional and bullying his stunt double. His endorsements are canceled, he's replaced on set, and the only job left is a travel variety show where he looks like a blurry mess. The haters celebrate: Yan, the pretty face, is finally going to fade into obscurity! A few days later, a clip of Yan Zhuo on the show races to the top of the trending charts. Everyone else is climbing the mountain, but he's the only one riding the cable car. When a monkey on the mountain steals his backpack full of snacks, he suddenly moves effortlessly and at lightning speed along the branches on a steep cliff! He catches the thieving monkey and gives it a thorough lesson in love. The haters: ...??? Netizens: !!! 2. Fu Lihan is a three-time Golden Award-winning actor, known as an unattached man. He doesn't care about people, money, or looks. He only cares whether his colleagues take their work seriously and are professional. When the media asks what he thinks about being cast alongside Yan Zhuo, Actor Fu frowns. "As long as he doesn't need too many retakes." Once they start filming... At the script read-through, Yan Zhuo closes his eyes and rests on the spot. Fu Lihan's expression darkens. For the costume photoshoot, Yan Zhuo shows up right on time, then leaves after half an hour, complaining that he's tired. Fu Lihan's gaze grows colder. When filming officially begins, Yan Zhuo brings his own reclining chair and snack cabinet. Everyone else watches the award-winning actor's scenes to learn from him, but Yan Zhuo puts on his headphones and starts gaming with his friends. "..." Fu Lihan presses his lips into a thin line. During their first scene together, Fu Lihan is looking for an excuse to criticize Yan Zhuo. But when he sees Yan Zhuo emerge from his bath, he unexpectedly stumbles and forgets his lines. Yan Zhuo's expression turns cold. In the next moment, Fu Lihan feels a fierce gust of wind rush toward him, and a streak of blood appears on his cheek. The cast stares in shock at the soft silk ribbon that has slashed Actor Fu's face, then plunged half a foot into the blue bricks. They said Yan Zhuo was just a pretty face with no substance! That was clearly an unmatched martial art! Yan Zhuo: "Sorry, I got too into character. When I see someone with a lecherous gaze, I just want to kill them." His bathrobe hangs open, his dark hair spills over his shoulders, and he stands barefoot on the blue-brick floor. His skin is strikingly pale, his face as beautiful as a spring flower, still alight with murderous intent. The so-called "lecherous guy," whose wound is still stinging, catches his breath again and has no way to argue: ... Ahem. Looks like he'll have to remind himself not to need too many retakes. 3. At a reception, Yan Zhuo nearly snaps the neck of another lecher and crushes his glass in frustration. Fu Lihan follows him into the dressing room and clears his throat. "How about I help you get out of character?" Yan Zhuo has just loosened his clothes. He raises his phoenix eyes, hooks a finger into the man's tie, and pulls him close with a faint smile. "You're just like them. What makes you think you can help me?" The man's breath catches. Unable to hold himself back, he slowly bends down and finally presses his lips to the soft lips he's dreamed about day and night. Holding Yan Zhuo close, he says hoarsely, "Because in the story, you wouldn't kiss me, much less be my boyfriend." A driven, top-of-the-industry, unattached award-winning actor gong X a former pretty-face, now supremely skilled, lazy shou. A satisfying, sweet story. Welcome! A friend's recommended historical danmei: The Villainous Imperial Tutor Wants Only to Resign (Transmigrating into a Book) A beautiful, powerful, and flirtatious imperial tutor shou X a possessive, extremely hypocritical, scheming emperor gong. Nurturing, teacher and student, younger gong. Theme: Love and good food are both things worth cherishing.