Jinzhao Restaurant

Empress Zhang Jiangxue, a so-called useless noblewoman who escaped the cold palace, accidentally enters a failing restaurant with the imperial treasury key. She meets the spirited manager Qian Luoying, straightforward chef Xue Boshu, powerful warrior Mu Huaixiao, and scholar Wei Yunshu. Although she tries to run the restaurant using her palace intrigue experience and often fails, she uses her wit to resolve crises and gradually integrates into the group. Together, they face bullying relatives, uncover scams, trick scammers, and even recruit the pursuers. The series connects various episodic stories to depict the vibrant street life, blending humor with tears to showcase human warmth, ultimately concluding while waiting for the true emperor to arrive.