The Feast

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After transmigrating into the body of an abandoned wife of a little marquis in Ancient China, Su Nuan Nuan, a modern-day food lover was delighted!

Who cares about being abandoned?

Look at this nice garden, just right for a vegetable patch, let’s just live our life freely without constraint. Dear husband can just play with those secondary wives and concubines, while she lives the luxurious and free life of an abandoned official wife.

Finally, she can fulfill her dream of doing nothing but eat, sleep and cook. Let’s cook more delicious food with all these all organic, non-GMO ingredients!

But the good times did not last long.

Her husband grew curious about the new and exciting dishes coming out of her little kitchen and wanted her back in his inner palace.

Too bad Nuan Nuan had no interest in being part of his harem.

Just go away, you s**tty Male Lead!

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食锦
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Imperial Chef Rookie (4)
Ancient Foodie Survival Guide (4)
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Tyrannical Wang’s Beloved Wife (1)
Recommendation Lists
  1. Ancient china food novel
  2. Into Ancient China with a Female Lead
  3. my beloveds (^.^) certified rereads
  4. my all time faves <3
  5. God of Transmigration/Reincarnation 2

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Date Group Release
04/07/18 Prosperous Food... c6
04/06/18 Prosperous Food... c5
03/31/18 Prosperous Food... c4
03/30/18 Prosperous Food... c3
03/24/18 Prosperous Food... c2
03/24/18 Prosperous Food... c1
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Namila
Namila
July 22, 2020
Status: --
The novel is good, and I like the novel, but because the food is always snatched by the male lead, I feel angry and frustrated. Even I don't like when my food that I like being snatched. Additionally, I don't like the male lead bcs he is a sl*t and he does'nt deserved the female lead.
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EmpSis
EmpSis rated it
July 20, 2020
Status: c214
hola!

I love this story soo much! Every character is amazing, even the ones you're supposed to hate. Definitely a fun take on the harem situation that doesn't leave you wanting to pull out all your hair. I actually cried when Nuan Nuan lost her 1st home, and I adore every little thing she does to stick it to her hubby. The food just makes me hungry soo.. That can be both a plus and a minus. The cat is by far the best character of all!!
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sansukini0923
sansukini0923 rated it
April 28, 2023
Status: --
Let's be honest. I don't like harems and the fact that he has many wives. But I like how he treats his children. It's hard to judge this story because that is acceptable during that time. I find it unacceptable. I do wonder though, the people who gave this a low score, did you also give "TO BE A VIRTUOUS WIFE" a low score? Because the ML there is worst, I think. He also has a harem and he never really cared that much about the wives and concubines, whereas... more>> the ML here can't give up on the women because he is responsible for them when he married them. Although he never touched them again after falling in love with Nuan Nuan (so far I still have 100 chapter to go). <<less
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AriA_Morningstar
AriA_Morningstar rated it
February 8, 2021
Status: c1
i personally was looking for light novel with great comedy and if possible must involve cooking and lots of delicious recipes and must be complete translated when I stumble upon this novel. Although the translation have some missing words. It's not to obvious until u can't understand the. There's no deep romance involved in this story because it's was more comedy than romance. Personally I think if this story were to be created into a drama it will be suitable to be watching for a whole family. I like it... more>> when the author make every character to shine on their role unlike some other novel where the side characters was created only for certain use at certain time. I dont know how to put it into a words but to have a good laugh u guys need to read this novel. I recommended it 💯 that u will enjoy reading it. <<less
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rong004
rong004 rated it
December 13, 2020
Status: c80
Only about halfway through but it’s been such an entertaining read! Fair warning though, if you have absolutely zero tolerance for the ML having a harem then don’t proceed. I always thought my threshold was He Heng from To Be A Virtuous Wife but surprisingly I actually don’t mind it here too. Aside from being a greedy dude with multiple wives and kids, he’s a pretty decent ML. He’s clever and good with people, being able to build up such a stable position both at home and at court. But... more>> you also get the sense that he gets to unwind and show more of his true face when he’s with FL through bickering endlessly with her. I really like that he doesn’t have that cold, unapproachable, possessive personality.

Both ML and FL are sly and cunning which I really enjoy. They’re so entertaining when they’re together and I get a real kick out of the way they interact and talk to each other. In the last chapter I read, ML was quite pleased that he’s graduated from being called the rat thief to the old sly fox hahah. FL is feisty and just wants to be left to cook in peace but has to reluctantly step into the home politics in order to sustain her lifestyle and passion for food. I can’t say much about the romance but I guess it’s more of a slow burn because they’re currently more like frenemies where I am in the novel. The ML is attracted to her first though.

If you’re after an intense romance where ML is captivated by her beauty, then this isn’t it. But if you like reading about food, slice of life, a slightly more realistic spin on transmigrated FL, definitely give this a go. <<less
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Becky Rikku
Becky Rikku rated it
July 20, 2020
Status: --
The ML is a horrible man sl*t with too many wives and children. I like FL for not giving in to his legendary good looks, tall person, etc etc.

The cooking is wonderful, but what I enjoy most is how she trolls the 'husband'. Humph, don't try and get too close to our Nuan Nuan!
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lookingoverthecliff
lookingoverthecliff rated it
July 19, 2020
Status: c214
Foodies assemble! There's a ton of foods in this novel and translator-san gives detailed explanation and links for the foods. The author portrays a more realistic setting of ancient culture, nonetheless it's super hilarious and the characters get trolled in one way or the other.... not even the MC gets away from it... >w<
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chamchaworld
chamchaworld rated it
April 2, 2020
Status: c112
I stay for the comedy, food adventure, and adorable royal family. Just ignore the romance part and think of ML as kitchen tool.
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Platos_Redhaired_Stepchild
Platos_Redhaired_Stepchild rated it
September 7, 2019
Status: c71
A comedic version of the standard transmigrator story. The MC is a gluttonous modern woman who winds up in the body of a Marquis' First Wife. This story is unique in the fact the Husband immediately guesses she's a Transmigrator which is a refreshing change from the typical set up. MC considers the ML an man-sl*t because he has the era typical 4 wives and 3 concubines + a bunch hookers but comes to think of him as an ally.
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seawaterwitch
seawaterwitch rated it
April 6, 2018
Status: c206pr2
Interesting story. Comedy and not as serious as Bu Bu Jing Xin. I love these. I hope the translator team will keep updating chapters. I love food.

The husband has a lot of wives. Remind me of the Bull demon - Sun Go Kong swear brother or James Bond 007. I think he is not that bad. He is good except he love pretty women and collected all beauties. He let the main character do all what she want to do and created havoc.

Can't wait to read the next chapter ?
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Astrology Freak
Astrology Freak rated it
February 7, 2023
Status: --
If you're looking for a slow life happy novel with solid writing like Ancient Foodie Survival Guide, skip this.

The husband being an absolute scumbag is a valid reason, but personally, I think the author has zero idea wtf they're writing. Unlike AFSG, food is secondary to the romance (eugh) between ML and MC. Multifaceted characters are good, but switching from one view to the extreme next in literal hours after a particular declaration is just plain sloppy writing.

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MC saying she's "a modern woman who draws the line at humiliation" and yet currying favor with scumbag husband despite hating him because he knows martial arts and gave her two ducks is one moment.

Another is the fact that she's absolutely brainless character who does not have the concept of Actions Have Consequences ingrained in her. The Protagonist Halo TM is hard at work with Su Nuan. It's justified as "MC acting as OG Body Owner, " but jfc, she should use her brain: she "owes" her husband money, and he could literally kick her out with nothing but the clothes on her back and with her dowry maids as "payment" for her debts. If she gets booted out, she won't have a penny to her name, not even people, if her husband takes her two maids as debt payment.

She's confident enough that she could "be a cook for a famous restaurant, " but who in this time would hire a woman who's only good at cooking but has an abrasive personality? Misogynistic, I know. But it's the hard truth that she wouldn't survive a day in the book in-universe age with her brains and skill alone.

The Duke suffers from the same characterization problems too. Being a high-rank and profile person, you'd think he would know that everything in his Cold Palace can be taken away by a wave of his hand, right? Well, he doesn't seem to recall that the entire time he was bargaining with his wife. Dude.

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TBH I was attracted to THIS novel because of promises of childrearing and food, but my expectations were sunk lower than a cannonball in the open sea. This could have really done better if the writing was more solid. <<less
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jkreijkamp
jkreijkamp rated it
August 27, 2022
Status: Completed
Don’t expect a deep story or very believable plot. The main selling point for me was the bantering and dialogue between FMC, ML and other cast.
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BlackMajik
BlackMajik
March 2, 2021
Status: extra 4 part2
Read it to the end and loved it. The FM was constantly changing and I feel the author did a good job of making her seem like a normal person not one of those too-skilled-to-human FL. She was normal and refreshing in her ordnariness in a time when women were treated like commodities. Loved it!!!
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lele22
lele22
February 18, 2021
Status: --
I give this (1 STAR ⭐) but the button is fixed for some reason.

This story is full of hypocrisy specially the FL (though I like her personality).

1. There so many things that she says but she doesn't do. Like she said she will live and build support her own with her cooking skills. But then decided to stay because ML provides her ingredients. Like duh... Can you make a better excuse author?

2. She's 30% Mary Sue. Well majority of these kind of novel's MCs are mary Sue, at least she's... more>> not too OP. All her abilities is her cooking skills, no magic what-so-ever.

3. She tends to brush off those small yet important details that she new that can bring harm to herself. Like, not disciplining a concubine who disrespect her.

4. That attraction all MC had. Majority of the characters here are good to her because of a s*upid reason, and that is FOOD.

5. Characters loose reasoning and become out of character because of FOOD. To the point that some characters became confusing.

6. MC forgot her resolve when being with the ML. The romance is not properly buildup but they fell in love like... Girl, where did that contempt for man who*e gone to? Where's your tall wall? Wrecked? <<less
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saroni
saroni rated it
February 9, 2021
Status: c119
Very absurd novel. Initially, I like the FM, her character, and her firmness. But sooner I understand that FM is totally Mary Sue, the behavior of other characters is absolute nonsense and the whole universe worships and revolves around her. Even the description of all these Chinese foodstuffs isn't all enticing for me, unlike the other culinary novels.

Not recommend at all.
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silent hobby
silent hobby rated it
January 28, 2021
Status: Completed
This is a light novel with lots of foods and the Translator was so kind to attach the recipe for us.

I read many reviewers expressed their regret that our MC reconcile with her sl*t husband. I could understand the author reason to make them get back together again. We couldn't compare modern time culture with ancient time. Beside, everyone deserves to have a second chance. I, personally would appreciate a person could admitted her/his mistake and strive to become better person. Actually ML is not that bad beyond cure, he... more>> is a talented man with noble background and admire by many women. He hasn't met his true love before MC transmigrated to become his "vicious wife".

I like how Nuan Nuan, our MC is using sincerity to win over many people around her through her cooking and her leadership's style.

I hesitated to read this novel because many reviewer didn't like MC get together with "unworthy" ML, I just want to try a few chapters, unconciously I finished it with delight. I am happy to give this novel a second look 😀😀😀😀😀 <<less
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Bookworm_Sueweetie
Bookworm_Sueweetie rated it
December 13, 2020
Status: Completed
This is a good read but some chaps kinda boring & slow. The comedy, cooking and dishes served in the novel added flavor in this story especially when some foodies forgot their own manners (LMAO). The relationship of the leads got good development. Some villains got their own redemptions. Also, there were so many interesting characters. I also commend the translator (Gumiho) who really did a good job translating and explaining some complexities while giving facts about foods and other info in the story.

-- FL --

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I really liked the personality of FL, she transmigrated in bad time wherein the original body already done do many bad deeds... but she used her cooking skills and modern mentality to passed obstacles without disrespecting the current laws. I also like that despite not forgetting her modern thinking (animal abuse, women empowerment, child rearing, etc), she never tried to try to step out of line. She's a good person who will not do evil schemes as long villains didn't hurt innocents. She's also straightforward who doesn't like evil schemes.

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-- ML --
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He is not a perfect ML but I find him being realistic noble guy during that era having patriarchal mentality and noble arrogance. Actually, it took time to accept him bc I disliked him being man-sl*t in first few chapters bc he already got many wives, concubines and kids already. Initially, I felt that our good FL deserved so much better... but he kinda redeemed himself especially when he and FL trusted each other fully. I liked that he respected the FL's choices and supported her even when others called him "henpecked husband" LOL.

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Nana1412
Nana1412 rated it
December 4, 2020
Status: Completed
This novel has everything that I'm asking for

Ancient chinese = check

Slow Romance = check

Cooking and food = check

Comedy = check

Inner court battle = check

And the plus side is that the MC is not a black belly one, but one full of life and forgiveness. This one is a gem, and definitely will reread this again in the future.
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Eeria
Eeria rated it
November 29, 2020
Status: c140
The story is interesting so far and the FL is smart and lovable but the ML is despicable and low class. Same as with others reviewers, I can’t get pass how such a slag ends up being a male lead, definitely not deserving the halo. The romance part was also badly written, I couldn’t buy into their love story. Though I understand it is somewhat realistic with the period, it cheapens the female lead so much. I hope the female lead never falls in love with him. But if I... more>> ignore the romance and the male lead, everything else is worth reading. Translators did a great job too. <<less
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nekomemeow
nekomemeow rated it
November 23, 2020
Status: Completed
I really love the dynamic between the FL and the ML and it kinda what I expected from dreamer in spring boudoir (i hope im not butchering the name HAHAHHA) but lets not talk about that lmfao But yes!!! thank you so much Gumihou for giving such a superb translation and your notes are always on point in whatever I thought of whenever I finished reading the chapters!! and of course there are a few elements that doesnt seem to be logical and whatnot but I can see that... more>> as the main attraction to this novel. the fact that FL is someone who have endless amount of food knowledge, there are times where she admit she didnt know how to make it but simply preparing the food as it goes and its mentioned several times I think, where the food standard in that era are low so I guess, it's kinda logical-ish that people are addicted to the food she made?? HAHAH (reminded me of transmigrator meet reincarnator novel where it was also mentioned food standard are pretty low back in that same-ish era) but yeah, thats my take on it tbh.. bc like... society are everchanging and FL's arrival in that era helps them add in more colour and tastes which what makes this novel shot up to my Top 5 fave BG novel everrrrrr (prolly no. 2) after rebirth of malicious empress hehee

ANYWAY, thank you so much for the superb translation and this novel was a great journey for me!! Will prolly read it 10 more times in the future HAHAHAHHA also Zhao Cai is the MVP!!!!!!!!!!!

Stay safe! <<less
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