Xiao Jing

Hair Color: He has a soft chestnut (light brown) hair color, which sets him apart from most other characters with classic black hair and emphasizes his friendly, warm image. Shape and Style: The main part of his hair is cut straight, but individual strands are styled in soft, textured layers. The hairstyle has volume, life, and a touch of casualness, perfectly conveying his youthful spontaneity and constant activity in the kitchen. Bangs: Xiao Jin wears voluminous, slightly tousled bangs that completely cover his forehead and neatly frame the sides of his face, highlighting his expressive eyes and emotional facial expressions.
Traditional Robe (Hanfu): He wears a shorter or lighter version of the traditional robe, allowing him to move freely. The color scheme of the robe consists primarily of light, pastel shades (gray-blue, beige, or light green), which highlights his gentle and good-natured nature. He has a keen sense of smell, like a dog. He is the emperor's youngest son, and therefore often sneaks out of the palace to go to the Jinxuan Restaurant.

Curiosity and a passion for cooking: Xiao Jing loves food and sneaks into restaurants (like Tianshan Ju) to observe chefs at work and learn from their experiences. Simplicity and Naivety: He is devoid of arrogance, open to communication, and sincerely admires the talent of the main character (Ye Jiayao). Emotionality: He is easily surprised, genuinely happy, and worries about his friends. When he learns Ye Jiayao's true story or secrets, his reactions are always passionate and honest. Loyalty: Xiao Jing is willing to support those he cares about and shares the hardships and joys of his inner circle.
Fanatical devotion to food and learning: Cooking is more than just a craft for him, it's a true calling. He's willing to spend hours watching masters at work, endure any difficulties, and absorb new knowledge like a sponge. Sincere admiration for talent: Xiao Jin is completely devoid of envy. He recognizes Ye Jiayao's genius and treats her with immense respect, bordering on awe, quickly adopting her progressive culinary techniques. Openness and emotional honesty: The character is completely incapable of deception. If something tastes good, he beams with happiness; if he's surprised, it's written all over his face. This simplicity and naivety sets him apart from the scheming courtiers. Reliability as a friend and ally: Despite his gentleness and emotionality, at key moments, Xiao Jin demonstrates loyalty to his mentor and friends. He can be relied upon when it comes to cooking or support in difficult times. He goes to his friend's restaurant. His eyes are yellow-orange, like gold.

Xia Chunyu. Origin: A noble heir to the Jing'an princely house, close to the imperial court. Double Life: Undercover, he acts as the "Third Head" or third-ranking official in the Black Wind Bandit Camp (Hei Fang). In reality, he is carrying out a secret undercover mission disguised as a bandit. Objective: Earn the trust and recognition of the emperor and his family to prove his claim to the princely title. Personality: Secretive, reserved, calculating, and cold in appearance. Possesses a sharp mind and fighting skills. Due to his dangerous role as a spy, he trusts no one. Relationships: At first, his marriage to the time-traveler Ye Jiayao (Ye Jinxuan) is fictitious or forced. However, gradually her cheerful disposition, sharp mind, and excellent culinary skills melt his heart, and he falls in love with her. He turns out to be the emperor's son. Only he knows that Jinxuan Ye (his wife) is a woman. And he also hides the fact that Jinxuan Ye is a woman.

Jinxuan Ye. Movement: Personality: Optimistic, sharp-tongued, resourceful, and not at all timid. She stands up for herself and isn't afraid of challenges. Skills: Possesses excellent culinary skills. Her knowledge of modern recipes, flavor combinations, and business acumen help her win people's hearts and survive dangerous situations. She became a chef at the famous restaurant "Heavenly House." She used to call her husband (Xia Chunyu) a donkey, but now he calls her a handsome man. She has to hide her gender from the other chefs at the restaurant to avoid execution. However, Xiao Jing doesn't know she's a woman, so he addresses her as "friend." Jinxuan Ye, the head chef, now owns the restaurant. She loves to cook delicious food.