Palace Full of Delicacies

Palace Full of Delicacies is a captivating web novel that follows Su Yu, a seafood chef who mysteriously finds himself transported back in time to an ancient era. Despite being part of a noble family, Su Yu's most prized possession is a grey donkey. Struggling to make ends meet, he resorts to selling fish to support his household. Unluckily for him, the royal family holds auditions for concubines of all genders, forcing Su Yu to participate against his will. Join Su Yu on his journey as he navigates the challenges of nobility and unexpected romance in a world where even fish-slaughtering skills may determine his fate. This novel, originally in Chinese, blends elements of fantasy, historical fiction, and yaoi, with themes of cooking, family conflict, and human-nonhuman relationships.