About this season
At the end of the Qing Dynasty, Xiao Fugui's grandfather was the imperial chef of the Empress Dowager Cixi, but he was accidentally involved in a conspiracy, and was mistakenly regarded as the culprit of poisoning and thrown into prison. In order to restore his grandfather's innocence, Xiao Fugui resolutely embarked on a journey. He wants to obtain eighteen golden kitchen utensils by himself, and carry forward the style of Hongjia cuisine. The fighting spirit of Xiao Fugui naturally attracted the attention of Lao K, the mastermind behind the scenes, and became the opponent he wanted to get rid of. On the way of adventure, Xiao Fugui met the chivalrous girl Xiao Feidie who wanted to assassinate the Empress Dowager Cixi to avenge her parents, and the two helped each other. In the end, can Xiao Fugui realize his wish?
Episodes (132)
1. Episode 1
Aired 1 August 2007 • 20 min
The Buddha fled west: Empress Dowager Cixi fled west, and her diet became a problem. Small town style (calm on the eve of the earthquake), chef Hong, whose family has fallen, forces Xiao Fugui to learn cooking to revitalize his family business. Chef Hong was arrested, and the little cook felt bad.
2. Episode 2
Aired 8 August 2007 • 20 min
The old chef was arrested: The old chef showed his skills in order to promote the family dishes, and Xiao Lizi helped. The old cook fantasized while frying, and Xiao Lizi took the opportunity to poison: the spider was poisoned and fell into the dish. The old cook wanted to cook again, but Xiao Lizi disagreed. Xiao Lizi was the first to plant the blame, and the old cook was thrown into prison. Lafayette was furious, Guangxu was put under house arrest, and Xiao Lizi sent pigeons.
3. Episode 3
Aired 15 August 2007 • 20 min
Save Grandpa: Little Lizi couldn't recruit a cook, so he offered generous conditions (gold medal to avoid death), and the little cook revealed the imperial list and entered the palace. The little cook cooks according to his divine instructions, but the dishes he makes are extremely ugly. Lafayette passed on the meal again, so Xiao Lizi had no choice but to bite the bullet and serve. Lafayette was so hungry that he ate three bowls in a row. Xiao Lizi is happy, and the little cook will stay for now.
4. Episode 4
Aired 22 August 2007 • 20 min
The rules of the imperial kitchen: The little cook accidentally broke the rules in the kitchen while cooking. Xiao Lizi gave special training to the little cook and barely passed, and Xiao Lizi suggested to give Cixi some meat.
5. Episode 5
Aired 29 August 2007 • 20 min
Where is the meat? : Little Cook and Little Lizi searched for meat everywhere, but only found three eggs, but one egg was stolen by a mouse. When they were chasing the mouse, one egg was broken, and the other hatched a chick and ran away. In a fit of anger, the two caught mice to vent their anger. Offering a dish made of rat meat, Lafayette just took a bite and shouted: "Xiao Li Zi—!"
6. Episode 6
Aired 5 September 2007 • 20 min
The queen mother is ill: Lafayette got sick after eating, Xiao Li thought it was a problem with the mouse soup, suspected it was poisonous, and locked Xiao Fugui up until the cause was found out. Xiao Fugui was in a hurry, and wanted to find out the root cause of Lafayette's condition, so he planned to escape. Lafayette's condition is getting worse, and Xiao Lizi wants to punish Xiao Fugui, but finds that he has escaped and chases after him. Xiao Fugui found the leftovers of Lafayette, found out that it was not poisonous, and learned the cause of Lafayette's disease. Xiao Lizi came and caught Xiao Fugui who was absconding in fear of crime, and told him that he could have been named the accompanying imperial cook and got the waist card, but he was sentenced to death.
7. Episode 7
Aired 12 September 2007 • 20 min
Keeping people under the sword: An old doctor from a mountain village was found, and he found out that Lafayette's illness was caused by overeating, and prescribed a medicinal diet. Xiao Lizi was about to kill Xiao Fugui in order to get rid of the relationship, but news came that he wanted the chef to make a medicinal meal, so he hastily kept him under the knife. Xiao Fugui was looking for ingredients for medicinal meals, but he couldn't get them all together. He remembered his grandfather's recipe and used the existing ingredients to make medicinal meals. Lafayette recovered from a serious illness and left the town. Xiao Fugui is exempt from the death penalty, but he cannot escape the crime of living. He traveled westward with the Queen Mother to make meritorious deeds. Prompted by Xiao Lizi, Xiao Fugui decided to use pigeons to nourish Lafayette.
8. Episode 8
Aired 19 September 2007 • 20 min
Carrier pigeons eat: Xiao Fugui looks for pigeons, and Xiao Lizi waits for carrier pigeons. Lafayette's life is getting better and better, but Guangxu has hallucinations due to hunger. The old doctor asked for food for diagnosis and treatment, and asked Lafayette for it. Xiao Fugui caught the pigeon, happy. However, when he was cooking, Xiao Lizi realized that it was the carrier pigeon he had been waiting for for a long time. However, Xiao Fugui sent the letter "Kill the Emperor with Poison" to Xiao Lizi without knowing the depth. Xiao Lizi was shocked, suspecting that Xiao Fugui knew the contents of the secret letter, and decided to get rid of him.
9. Episode 9
Aired 26 September 2007 • 20 min
A taboo with good intentions: Xiao Fugui cooks pigeon meat in order to nourish the queen mother. Xiao Lizi came around to try to see if Xiao Fugui knew the words on the letter, and finally found out that Xiao Fugui didn't recognize them at all, so don't worry. The meal was completed, and Xiao Fugui wanted to give it to Lafayette, but there was news that the emperor was too hungry, so the kind Fugui gave it to Guangxu first, and Xiao Lizi wanted to take the opportunity to punish Xiao Fugui, but he didn't point it out. Lafayette was angry, and Xiao Fugui was hit by the wrench after failing in his meritorious deeds. He was frustrated, and at this moment, the crowd came.
10. Episode 10
Aired 3 October 2007 • 20 min
The little chef rescued the driver: Lafayette thought he was welcoming the magistrate, but unexpectedly it was bandits, and the team was in chaos. Lafayette was dangerous, and he yelled at Xiao Lizi, but Xiao Lizi, who was afraid of death, only cared about saving his life. Guangxu thought of mother and child's desire to save Lafayette, but due to long-term lack of food and limited strength, Lafayette was touched. In times of crisis, Xiao Fugui sacrificed his life to save him, Lafayette was safe, and the magistrate came, and the crisis was resolved. Lafayette was satisfied with Xiao Fugui and awarded him a reward, but Xiao Fugui took the opportunity to make a request: he hoped to be named the accompanying imperial cook. Lafayette decided to test him. Order three dishes, and you can pass the test if you are satisfied. Toss the hairpin to set the theme. The first question is fish.
11. Episode 11
Aired 10 October 2007 • 20 min
The first pot of fish: Xiao Fugui made boiled fish, and because Lafayette had a mild attitude towards Guangxu, he also prepared a portion for Guangxu. Little Lizi was poisoned, and when he saw two bowls, one big and one small, he poisoned the small bowl assigned to Guangxu. After several twists and turns, he succeeded. Xiao Fugui was about to deliver food, but it was heard that Lafayette ordered a big bowl for Guangxu. In a hurry, Xiao Lizi poisoned the big bowl again, but in the panic, he found that all the fish were poisoned, and there was no food for Lafayette, so Xiao Lizi had to throw it all away. Xiao Fugui found that the fish was missing, and he didn't know the reason, so he had to start all over again.
12. Episode 12
Aired 17 October 2007 • 20 min
Fish in Stone Pot: Xiao Fugui re-cooked the fish, and was wary of someone destroying it. Xiao Lizi was also afraid of changing again, so he cautiously waited for the final confirmation of Guangxu's job before poisoning him. The dish was finished, but was taken away by the hungry Guangxu. Xiao Fugui and Xiao Lizi tried their best to find a pot, and finally replaced it with stones. Xiao Fugui made a fish in a stone pot, and Xiao Lizi wanted to poison him again, but it was heard that Lafayette wanted to eat with Guangxu, Xiao Lizi was happy that he didn't poison him. The queen mother was satisfied with the fish in stone pot, and then threw a hairpin and set the theme: rice.
13. Episode 13
Aired 24 October 2007 • 20 min
Returning the Pot: Xiao Fugui made eight-treasure rice, and Guangxu came to return the pot with apology. Xiao Fugui was worried that he had no helper, so he regarded Guangxu as a thief who stole the pot and detained him as a coolie. Xiao Lizi wanted to poison the rice, but he didn't want to be disturbed by Guangxu, so he couldn't do it. The three of them messed around in the kitchen. Xiao Lizi assigned Xiao Fugui, Xiao Fugui assigned Guangxu, and Guangxu went around to assign Xiao Lizi. The pot turned over and the rice was overturned. Xiaofu drove Guangxu away because of his extravagance.
14. Episode 14
Aired 31 October 2007 • 20 min
Bamboo tube rice: Xiao Fugui cooks again, making bamboo tube rice for new ideas. When Xiao Lizi came, he thought it was time to poison him, so he went to chop bamboo with Xiao Fugui. Poison is placed on the inner wall of the bamboo tube of Xiaolizi, and the poison is melted into the rice unconsciously by using steam. Xiao Fugui was shocked when he found out that there was poison in the rice through his golden index finger.
15. Episode 15
Aired 7 November 2007 • 20 min
Please rest assured, Xiao Fugui: Xiao Fugui urgently reports the discovery of poison to Xiao Lizi. Xiao Lizi wanted to fool him, but Xiao Fugui insisted on catching the poisoner. Xiao Lizi had no choice but to dress up as the poisoner with a puppet, and acted out a self-written and self-directed play in front of Xiao Fugui. Xiao Fugui mistakenly thought that the poisoner had been eliminated, dispelling his doubts. The news came that Lafayette was going to visit the kitchen, the rice had been thrown out and there was only a little rice left, the two of them were in a hurry.
16. Episode 16
Aired 14 November 2007 • 20 min
Lafayette came to the kitchen: In the kitchen, there was a cold pot and a cold stove, Xiao Fugui and Xiao Lizi hurriedly used the little rice left to make delicious crispy rice. Lafayette visited the kitchen and was curious about everything, which disrupted Xiao Fugui's cooking plan (Xiao Fugui wanted to fry, but Lafayette said that frying was not good, so he wanted to steam). The crispy rice was presented, which was delicious but did not meet the requirements of the dinner. Xiao Fugui was in a hurry. The Queen Mother finally decided that if the third dish was cooked satisfactorily, he would still be appointed as the accompanying imperial chef, but if he did not do well, he would be kicked out. Lafayette asked the third question, throwing hairpins on the tree trunk.
17. Episode 17
Aired 21 November 2007 • 20 min
18. Episode 18
Aired 28 November 2007 • 20 min
19. Episode 19
Aired 5 December 2007 • 20 min
20. Episode 20
Aired 12 December 2007 • 20 min
21. Episode 21
Aired 19 December 2007 • 20 min
22. Episode 22
Aired 26 December 2007 • 20 min
23. Episode 23
Aired 2 January 2008 • 20 min
24. Episode 24
Aired 9 January 2008 • 20 min
25. Episode 25
Aired 16 January 2008 • 20 min
26. Episode 26
Aired 23 January 2008 • 20 min
27. Episode 27
Aired 30 January 2008 • 20 min
28. Episode 28
Aired 6 February 2008 • 20 min
29. Episode 29
Aired 13 February 2008 • 20 min
30. Episode 30
Aired 20 February 2008 • 20 min
31. Episode 31
Aired 27 February 2008 • 20 min
32. Episode 32
Aired 5 March 2008 • 20 min
33. Episode 33
Aired 12 March 2008 • 20 min
34. Episode 34
Aired 19 March 2008 • 20 min
35. Episode 35
Aired 26 March 2008 • 20 min
36. Episode 36
Aired 2 April 2008 • 20 min
37. Episode 37
Aired 9 April 2008 • 20 min
38. Episode 38
Aired 16 April 2008 • 20 min
39. Episode 39
Aired 23 April 2008 • 20 min
40. Episode 40
Aired 30 April 2008 • 20 min
41. Episode 41
Aired 7 May 2008 • 20 min
42. Episode 42
Aired 14 May 2008 • 20 min
43. Episode 43
Aired 21 May 2008 • 20 min
44. Episode 44
Aired 28 May 2008 • 20 min
45. Episode 45
Aired 4 June 2008 • 20 min
46. Episode 46
Aired 11 June 2008 • 20 min
47. Episode 47
Aired 18 June 2008 • 20 min
48. Episode 48
Aired 25 June 2008 • 20 min
49. Episode 49
Aired 2 July 2008 • 20 min
50. Episode 50
Aired 9 July 2008 • 20 min
51. Episode 51
Aired 16 July 2008 • 20 min
52. Episode 52
Aired 23 July 2008 • 20 min
53. Episode 53
Aired 30 July 2008 • 20 min
54. Episode 54
Aired 6 August 2008 • 20 min
55. Episode 55
Aired 13 August 2008 • 20 min
56. Episode 56
Aired 20 August 2008 • 20 min
57. Episode 57
Aired 27 August 2008 • 20 min
58. Episode 58
Aired 3 September 2008 • 20 min
59. Episode 59
Aired 10 September 2008 • 20 min
60. Episode 60
Aired 17 September 2008 • 20 min
61. Episode 61
Aired 24 September 2008 • 20 min
62. Episode 62
Aired 1 October 2008 • 20 min
63. Episode 63
Aired 8 October 2008 • 20 min
64. Episode 64
Aired 15 October 2008 • 20 min
65. Episode 65
Aired 22 October 2008 • 20 min
66. Episode 66
Aired 29 October 2008 • 20 min
67. Episode 67
Aired 5 November 2008 • 20 min
68. Episode 68
Aired 12 November 2008 • 20 min
69. Episode 69
Aired 19 November 2008 • 20 min
70. Episode 70
Aired 26 November 2008 • 20 min
71. Episode 71
Aired 3 December 2008 • 20 min
72. Episode 72
Aired 10 December 2008 • 20 min
73. Episode 73
Aired 17 December 2008 • 20 min
74. Episode 74
Aired 24 December 2008 • 20 min
75. Episode 75
Aired 31 December 2008 • 20 min
76. Episode 76
Aired 7 January 2009 • 20 min
77. Episode 77
Aired 14 January 2009 • 20 min
78. Episode 78
Aired 21 January 2009 • 20 min
79. Episode 79
Aired 28 January 2009 • 20 min
80. Episode 80
Aired 4 February 2009 • 20 min
81. Episode 81
Aired 11 February 2009 • 20 min
82. Episode 82
Aired 18 February 2009 • 20 min
83. Episode 83
Aired 25 February 2009 • 20 min
84. Episode 84
Aired 4 March 2009 • 20 min
85. Episode 85
Aired 11 March 2009 • 20 min
86. Episode 86
Aired 18 March 2009 • 20 min
87. Episode 87
Aired 25 March 2009 • 20 min
88. Episode 88
Aired 1 April 2009 • 20 min
89. Episode 89
Aired 8 April 2009 • 20 min
90. Episode 90
Aired 15 April 2009 • 20 min
91. Episode 91
Aired 22 April 2009 • 20 min
92. Episode 92
Aired 29 April 2009 • 20 min
93. Episode 93
Aired 6 May 2009 • 20 min
94. Episode 94
Aired 13 May 2009 • 20 min
95. Episode 95
Aired 20 May 2009 • 20 min
96. Episode 96
Aired 27 May 2009 • 20 min
97. Episode 97
Aired 3 June 2009 • 20 min
98. Episode 98
Aired 10 June 2009 • 20 min
99. Episode 99
Aired 17 June 2009 • 20 min
100. Episode 100
Aired 24 June 2009 • 20 min
101. Episode 101
Aired 1 July 2009 • 20 min
102. Episode 102
Aired 8 July 2009 • 20 min
103. Episode 103
Aired 15 July 2009 • 20 min
104. Episode 104
Aired 22 July 2009 • 20 min
105. Episode 105
Aired 29 July 2009 • 20 min
106. Episode 106
Aired 5 August 2009 • 20 min
107. Episode 107
Aired 12 August 2009 • 20 min
108. Episode 108
Aired 19 August 2009 • 20 min
109. Episode 109
Aired 26 August 2009 • 20 min
110. Episode 110
Aired 2 September 2009 • 20 min
111. Episode 111
Aired 9 September 2009 • 20 min
112. Episode 112
Aired 16 September 2009 • 20 min
113. Episode 113
Aired 23 September 2009 • 20 min
114. Episode 114
Aired 30 September 2009 • 20 min
115. Episode 115
Aired 7 October 2009 • 20 min
116. Episode 116
Aired 14 October 2009 • 20 min
117. Episode 117
Aired 21 October 2009 • 20 min
118. Episode 118
Aired 28 October 2009 • 20 min
119. Episode 119
Aired 4 November 2009 • 20 min
120. Episode 120
Aired 11 November 2009 • 20 min
121. Episode 121
Aired 18 November 2009 • 20 min
122. Episode 122
Aired 25 November 2009 • 20 min
123. Episode 123
Aired 2 December 2009 • 20 min
124. Episode 124
Aired 9 December 2009 • 20 min
125. Episode 125
Aired 16 December 2009 • 20 min
126. Episode 126
Aired 23 December 2009 • 20 min
127. Episode 127
Aired 30 December 2009 • 20 min
128. Episode 128
Aired 6 January 2010 • 20 min
129. Episode 129
Aired 13 January 2010 • 20 min
130. Episode 130
Aired 20 January 2010 • 20 min
131. Episode 131
Aired 27 January 2010 • 20 min
132. Episode 132
Aired 3 February 2010 • 20 min