Raising Kids as a Cook in Western Han

Ji Xu transmigrated to 1st century BC, becoming an ex-ye ting palace servant who had just been returned home. Her parents were both dead, leaving her with two younger sisters.

Her 8-year-old eldest sister helped a wealthy family herd pigs, and her 5-year-old youngest sister already knew how to gather firewood and cut grass. The pot was boiling chaff, they wore patched hemp clothes, and their thatched cottage was drafty.

Fortunately, she was excellent at cooking and had the advantage of transmigration. The three sisters' lives slowly improved, and later they even opened a bustling eatery in flourishing Chang'an, attracting a steady stream of customers.

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That year, Zhuang Gaiyi won a battle and was promoted to Palace Assistant to the Imperial Censor. His humble origins, however, were always a target of criticism, with some calling him a pig butcher or a field overseer from the countryside.

But who knew how much he missed those days amidst the clang of weapons and horses? He brought back a pig, and she told him that pig bristles could be made into toothbrushes. In front of him was a public field, and in his hand was a steamed bun she made; taking a bite, his heart was filled with contentment.

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1. The protagonists both come from humble backgrounds, and the romance will develop late. Content tags: Transmigration, rural life, food, everyday life, Han dynasty transmigration. Protagonists: Ji Xu, Zhuang Gaiyi, Ji Feng; Ji Zhu. One-sentence summary: Western Han food and parenting daily. Theme: Live life well.