How many meals did the emperor and his concubines have? What were the backgrounds of the chefs in the imperial kitchen? What was Manchu Han Imperial Feast for? Authorized by the Forbidden City, this book has the first-hand materials and high-definition pictures, showing us the diet of the royal court of the Qing dynasty. It expounds diet system, cuisines, food containers, food for different seasons and unique taste and fad of each emperor in the royal palace of the Qing dynasty from details. The authoritative material, wonderful illustrations and rich gossips will update your understanding and imagination of the life of emperors in the Forbidden City.