Xie Yingyao, who lived in the twenty-first century, transmigrates by accident to the fictional Great Xing Dynasty, where she becomes the noble crown princess and legitimate daughter of the dynasty’s chancellor. But the Crown Prince has concubines? No problem. Xie Yingyao couldn’t care less. She opens a hot pot restaurant and serves barbecue in ancient times.
The court officials say, “Your Majesty, the Crown Princess has opened a shop. This damages the dignity of the imperial family, and she must be severely punished. A woman’s lack of talent is a virtue!”
Nangong Yujie replies, “My Crown Princess is of noble status, the Emperor’s daughter-in-law, the chancellor’s legitimate daughter, and the younger sister of General Zuo Qi. She is also pregnant. A woman’s lack of talent is a virtue? When war broke out on the border, the Crown Princess donated silver to provide food and supplies for the soldiers. During the drought, she opened the granaries to distribute food and porridge. She deserves severe punishment? I think she is far better than you officials who draw salaries without doing your jobs.”
The officials blush and fall silent. Emperor Jing waves his hand, granting the Crown Princess ten thousand taels of gold and docking the officials’ pay.
Years later, Nangong Yujie ascends the throne, and Xie Yingyao becomes empress, cherished exclusively for years.
