There are no palace intrigues or household battles here, no golden finger. The protagonist doesn't have the brains or cleverness to shoulder the family’s burdens, and he has no way of making money. Lazy and greedy are his only defining traits. He's childish, fanciful, and a rogue, even a little twisted.
Jing He tugged at his sleeve and gazed at him expectantly. "My lord, could you cook for me?"
He gently stroked her head and said softly, "What would you like to eat?"
"Anything is fine."
This is a story about a grown man and a young woman (it even feels a little like raising a child).
