Warm Hearths in the Deep of the Alleyways, Memories of Old Jinling

Deep in a narrow alley paved with bluestone in Jinling, Lin Zhao, heir to the Old Stove Noodle Shop, tends the family hearth and shares a simple life with his neighbors. But the newly risen Lu family, imperial merchants in league with the River Transport Gang, seek to swallow up the venerable old shop, shattering the peace.

Su Wan, an embroiderer at a silk shop, is actually a covert agent for the Heavenly Secrets Alliance. She approaches Lin Zhao on a mission, but is moved by his sincerity. Lu Mingyue, the Lu family's daughter, is torn between her family's interests and her conscience, and becomes both ally and adversary to Lin Zhao.

The River Transport Gang's schemes, the Heavenly Secrets Alliance's machinations, and the ambitions of the powerful intertwine, putting the bustle of ordinary life in danger. As Lin Zhao defends the family business, he uncovers the mystery of his origins, while Su Wan is caught in a dilemma of loyalty and affection. As the seasons turn, they use craftsmanship to stand against political intrigue, rekindling Jinling's old dreams through the warmth of everyday life and the spirit of chivalry.

This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance to actual people or events is purely coincidental. Do not imitate.