Setting: An imaginary ancient world, with a secluded farming village called Qiyun Town, far from the bustle of the world. It blends the atmosphere of daily life during the Tang and Song dynasties with a touch of fantasy.
Main characters:
Lu Mingyuan: A former imperial chef’s apprentice, gentle and perceptive, with a talent for cooking. Tired of the rivalries in the capital, he retreats to a village in the mountains.
Gu Ye: A retired frontier army general, cold on the outside but warmhearted within, and highly skilled in combat. After adopting an orphan named Tiezhu, he begins learning how to care for a family.
Tiezhu, later formally named Gu Yunzhou: A clever, well-behaved six-year-old orphan who becomes an important link between the two male leads.
Main storyline: Through food and country life, the story follows two men with very different personalities as they go from strangers to partners in perfect sync, raising a child together and building a life. Along the way are cooking, everyday life in the mountain village, mild adventures, and heartwarming moments.
