started as a concubine, and I made the crown prince cry with my delicious food.

Stranded in a world unfamiliar to her, modern chef Ye An'an finds herself thrust into the imperial palace as the Crown Prince’s neglected concubine. Her royal husband? A notorious germaphobe with a severe eating disorder who infamously abandoned her on their wedding night, leaving her the laughingstock of the capital. For An'an, however, this is an absolute win. While the rest of the inner court is consumed by ruthless backstabbing and desperate bids for favor, she sets up shop in the royal kitchen. Armed with a lifetime of culinary expertise, she turns palace life into her personal paradise, whipping up crispy *jianbing guozi* and sizzling teppanyaki that send irresistible aromas drifting across the palace walls. Soon, the cold, aloof Crown Prince finds his strict defenses crumbling—and his stomach growling—not by royal decree, but by the sheer, undeniable magic of her cooking. Before long, strict empresses and stern emperors are casting aside their dignity for a single spicy skewer, proving that the fastest way to the imperial family's heart—and tears—is through an unforgettable meal.