A series of strange little tales, inspired by traditional Chinese beauty remedies, recipes, and more. But these are only stories, not history, so readers need not worry too much about whether the things mentioned in the text actually existed during the Tang dynasty. During the Tianshou era of the Great Tang, in an unremarkable corner of the divine capital, Luoyang, stood a rouge shop decorated with exquisite elegance. Its proprietress, Xing Ruyi, had the power to transform ghosts and spirits. She kept company with a fox demon who could speak, loved fine food, and made her living with ancient beauty recipes. But would you dare read the stories behind those recipes?