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During the late Qing Dynasty and the beginning of the Republic, although the emperor had abdicated, inside the Forbidden City was still a small court with the emperor and his son. Dung Nhi accidentally became a palace maid and became friends with bodyguard Ly Ky, thanks to her cleverness, she caught the eye of Pho Nghi. Having a natural talent for cooking, Dung Nhi was praised by her aunt and uncle, Tho Hy, and accepted as a student. The eunuch, Ton Lap Nhan, harmed Tho Hy and stole treasures from the palace, caught in the act, causing Tho Hy to be pushed to death. Dung Nhi could not accept the fact that her master was unjustly killed and worked with Ly Ky to investigate this case. The thief who stole the treasure once again harmed Dung Nhi, she was lucky to be rescued by Pho Nghi to keep her life. The two told the truth to Pu Nghi, and Sun Lap Nhan was executed. As everyone celebrates Tho Hy's acquittal, Phung Ngoc Tuong's army chases Pho Nghi out of the Forbidden City. The forces behind the eunuch general manager Du Dac Phuc also appeared, and the plot to sell treasures in the palace to foreign merchants was broken by Dung Nhi. Dung Nhi and Ly Ky cooperated to find the treasures, so that Du Dac Phuc received the appropriate punishment. Finally, Dung Nhi left the palace to open a restaurant, known as "Mat Dai Tru Niang" by everyone.