I Transmigrated to Ancient Times and Opened a Restaurant (Food)

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Su Li was caught in an explosion during the awards ceremony for a major cooking competition.

The good news: she didn't die.

The bad news: how did she transmigrate?!

The even worse news: if she didn't make money fast, she'd really die soon!!

After transmigrating, she found herself in a house with nothing but bare walls and not a penny to her name.

The road to earning money and supporting her family was long, but she would turn her fortunes around by opening a restaurant.

#Set in an alternate world, with some original worldbuilding. Please don't overthink it.

#Plot-focused, with little romance. The food descriptions are for reference only.

#The author's first book#

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Blurb:

In Guangzhen Year 22, the seas were calm, the rivers clear, and the people lived in prosperity.

Xue Wanying, the legitimate daughter of the Minister of Rites, had been raised in seclusion since childhood and carefully educated. Rumor had it that she was a stunning beauty with bright eyes and pearly teeth, with skin as smooth as ice and bones as delicate as jade.

After coming of age, she received so many marriage proposals that they nearly wore down the gates of the Minister's residence, but she turned them all down one by one.

People couldn't help wondering: Who could possibly be the beloved of the most radiant beauty in the capital?

Then, one day, the Grand General who Defends the State defeated the enemy forces and returned in triumph.

His Majesty was overjoyed and held a banquet that evening to reward the meritorious.

In this battle, Duan Zhiheng, the Grand General's second son, had fought bravely, successfully infiltrating the enemy camp and killing their commander. He deserved the greatest reward.

The young general, brimming with confidence, stood in the great hall. He asked for neither fame nor wealth. All he wanted was Wanying.

Only then did everyone understand that Xue Wanying and Duan Zhiheng had been childhood sweethearts. He loved her, she loved him, and His Majesty granted them a marriage, joining their families.

Wei Muchen sat high above, far away, his shadowed gaze fixed on the person kneeling below to thank His Majesty.

Just the night before, she had slept in his bed, her eyes red and her affection tender as she told him she loved him and wanted to spend the rest of her life with him.

Yet a single day later, she was all smiles as she accepted an imperial marriage to another man. The sight of them standing together was especially grating.

Wei Muchen was the only son of the Grand Princess and the Duke of Huguo. Born to the highest station, he had countless admirers hoping to win his favor, but Xue Wanying avoided him as if he were a snake or scorpion.

The more she tried to escape, the more he refused to let her have her way.

#Clear-eyed, beautiful noblewoman x possessive, unhinged heir to a noble house. Both leads are virgins. Neither lead is perfect, and the male lead has serious issues.

#Set in an alternate dynasty. Some official titles and historical details are borrowed from the Tang dynasty, with some blending and original worldbuilding. Please don't overthink it.

#Melodramatic romance, with a little political intrigue to support the love story. Includes confinement, faked death, and more...

#An important supporting character dies.

Theme: In this world, only good food and love must never be betrayed