Xue Xiaoran runs away from home and accidentally falls off a cliff, waking up in a desolate primordial forest. Struggling to survive, she decides to use her love for cooking to improve her life, creating utensils and finding ingredients. As she adapts, she realizes she’s traveled back in time. She’s soon caught up in the affections of a bandit and a wealthy man, all while being drawn into palace intrigue. Despite the challenges, Xue Xiaoran is determined to live her life as a cook—though the man by her side is hiding a dark secret.