Set in the final years of the Qing Dynasty, the drama follows Rong Er, a commoner who becomes a palace lady-in-waiting. After gaining recognition for her cooking, she becomes the disciple of Shouxi, a palace maid. When Shouxi is murdered by a eunuch, Rong Er is drawn into a conspiracy. With the help of Li Qi, a palace guard, she uncovers the truth and investigates the theft of national treasures.