Sky Curtain: With a vermilion mirror, Jing travels through the modern world, shaking all dynasties.

Chapter 132 The Two Little Princesses Finally Meet

After Zhu Yuanzhang finished speaking, his eyes shone brightly as he swept over the Hanlin Academy scholars and officials from the Six Ministries who were standing in the hall.

The courtiers, still gazing up at the sky with expressions of astonishment, whispered amongst themselves, their discussions incessant.

His gaze fell upon the bright laboratory in the sky, and he said, "Within the territory of our Great Ming Dynasty, anyone who can refine steel, make medicine, or transform the ordinary into the extraordinary can report to the court. After verification, they will be richly rewarded! Their methods and techniques will be compiled into a book called 'Tiangong Kaiwu' (The Exploitation of the Works of Nature) for future generations to study."

The Minister of Revenue stepped forward and reported, "Your Majesty, this subject is completely unheard of. We do not know where to begin."

Zhu Yuanzhang pointed to the sky and said solemnly, "I don't expect you to create those things overnight, but you must record everything that our Great Ming already has and write it all into the 'Tiangong Kaiwu' (The Exploitation of the Works of Nature)!"

The Great Tang Dynasty, Taiji Palace.

The candlelight flickered in the hall, and Li Shimin, seated on his throne, gazed up at the sky, his eyes fixed on it for a long time.

The little ox in his arms suddenly said softly, "Father, does the teacher know about this chemistry? If so, please teach the ox."

Upon hearing this, Li Shimin laughed heartily and said, "Sizi is so eager to learn, I am very pleased! Even if Chunfeng is not yet proficient, Sizi can study with him!"

Having said that, he sat upright with a serious expression and waved his hand to announce the imperial decree: "Issue the edict!"

"An imperial edict was issued to the Secretariat, the Bureau of Astronomy, and the Directorate of Works to jointly establish an Academy of Natural Sciences, dedicated to the study of chemistry. Li Chunfeng was appointed as the head of the academy, overseeing all affairs. All the instruments and principles of astronomy that appear in the sky should be diligently sought out and replicated without any negligence."

Modern-day Jiangchuan Tavern.

The lights in the pub were already on, casting a dim yellow glow on the wooden tables, chairs, and bar counter. Several empty glasses lay upside down on the edge of the bar counter, waiting for tonight's guests.

Zhu Jingjing lay on the table by the window, her small face pressed against the surface, looking like a wilted seedling.

"Jingjing, how come you're so tired after just one day at school?" Jiang Chuan leaned out from behind the bar and gently rubbed her head.

The little princess hung her head, not arguing, as if she didn't even have the strength to reply.

"Jingjing, how about I take you home to rest first?" Jiang Chuan frowned slightly, worried that she would get too tired. "Your sister Xiaoyu and I can keep an eye on things at the tavern."

Zhu Jingjing shook her head vigorously, lifting her little head off the table. "No, no, what if Mr. Li Bai comes again today? What if Mr. Su brings Wang Anshi? I don't want to miss it!"

Jiang Chuan smiled wryly, "How could it be that fast?"

Since the Song Dynasty didn't have high-speed rail or airplanes, even if Su Shi set off immediately to find Wang Anshi, it would take at least ten days to half a month.

Just then, the tavern door suddenly opened.

Jiang Chuan thought it was Li Bai or Su Shi who had arrived, and was about to get up to greet them.

"You are—" When he saw who it was, he couldn't help but widen his eyes.

The Great Tang Dynasty, Taiji Palace.

Li Shimin sat upright behind his desk, holding a vermilion brush to review memorials.

Little Sizi nestled in his arms, burying her head in his chest and occasionally nuzzling him gently.

Suddenly, Li Shimin paused, the ink in the inkstone had run dry, and the thick ink could no longer be dissolved.

He put down his vermilion brush and was about to call for a eunuch to add more ink when the little boy in his arms suddenly said, "Father, I'll go get the ink!"

Li Shimin was slightly taken aback, then smiled and said, "Alright, Sizi, go ahead, be careful."

Little Sizi responded cheerfully, lifted her skirt, and walked out of the palace with small, delicate steps, followed closely by two palace maids.

Li Shimin watched her small figure disappear through the palace gate, shook his head with a smile, picked up his vermilion brush again, placed it beside the inkstone, and waited quietly for his daughter to return.

A short time passed, but Xiao Sizi still hadn't returned.

Li Shimin frowned slightly, about to get up to look for him, when suddenly a eunuch rushed into the hall, knelt down with a thud, and cried out, "Your Majesty, something terrible has happened!"

Li Shimin's heart skipped a beat, and he asked in a deep voice, "What's the matter?"

The eunuch kowtowed, his voice trembling, "Her Highness the Princess... she just went to the east wing hall, saying she was going to the study to fetch ink. She pushed open a palace door, and right before everyone's eyes, she suddenly vanished!"

Li Shimin's expression hardened, and he was about to get angry when he suddenly remembered the tavern in Jiangchuan!

"Could it be... Sizi—"

He suddenly stood up and looked up at the sky!

modern.

Jiang Chuan stared in disbelief at the small figure at the doorway.

It was a little girl of about four or five years old. She was dressed in an antique palace-style outfit, with a round, jade-like face and a pair of big, dark eyes that were timidly looking around at everything in the tavern.

This outfit is clearly ancient clothing, made of high-quality materials and with exquisite workmanship, and is definitely not something that ordinary people could wear.

The problem is, she's a child.

Could it be that something went wrong with the gold letter and it teleported a little girl from some dynasty here?

Or was it just some mischievous kid from the neighborhood who sneaked in?

"Little girl, where are your parents? This is a bar, children aren't allowed in." Jiang Chuan walked up to her, squatted down, and asked softly.

The girl did not reply. She looked around and examined the decor and furnishings of the tavern.

Then, she suddenly fixed her gaze on Jiang Chuan, scrutinizing him for a long while, and said, "Brother Jiang Chuan! I recognize you!"

Jiang Chuan was taken aback. She actually recognized him?

That must be someone's child from the neighborhood, but why doesn't he remember them at all?

At this moment, Zhu Jingjing also curiously came over and asked, "Brother, who is this little sister? Could she be your illegitimate child?"

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"What, an illegitimate child?" Jiang Chuan was completely shocked. Where did the little princess learn such words?

"Jingjing, don't talk nonsense!" He raised his hand and gave Zhu Jingjing a hard tap on the head. "Stop watching that junk stuff!"

Upon seeing Zhu Jingjing, the little girl's eyes immediately welled up with tears, and she rushed towards her, throwing herself into her arms.

"Sister Zhu!"

The two of them were stunned. They hadn't expected that she not only knew Jiang Chuan, but also the little princess!

Jiang Chuan's doubts deepened. Was this an ancient sage or a modern girl?

"Hey, what's your name? Where are you from?"

Zhu Jingjing gently stroked the back of the girl's head. In the past, she was always the one who rushed into other people's arms. Now, she was suddenly the one being rushed into. It felt pretty good.

"How do you know me?" she whispered, bringing her lips close to the girl's ear.

"Of course I recognize her! It was Sister Zhu who gave me the medicine, which is why I've been able to live!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chuan was shocked!

Could this little girl be Li Shimin's most beloved little princess?

"Could you be Princess Jinyang, the beloved daughter of Emperor Taizong of Tang, whose childhood name was Sizi?"