Xie Yun, heir to the richest family in the capital, is known as a refined, well-read gentleman. Unfortunately, he has long grown tired of delicacies from land and sea, and can never find anything that suits his taste.
That is, until Lin Shu, a new young cook in the kitchen, turns ordinary ingredients into heavenly dishes with her clever hands. Her chicken congee in the morning is light and soothing, her osmanthus cakes in the afternoon are sweet but never cloying, and her squirrel-shaped mandarin fish in the evening is rich and savory. Even a simple scallion-oil noodle dish comes fragrant with enticing aromas.
At first, Xie Yun is drawn in only by the food, lingering outside the kitchen day after day. He watches her work in her apron and listens to her softly hum as she prepares ingredients. The vitality and warmth hidden in the everyday bustle gradually win his heart. He is no longer the lofty young master of the Xie family. He finds rare ingredients for her, listens to her stories about life on the streets, and quietly stands up for her whenever anyone gives her a hard time.
Very warm ancient daily life