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

Facing the bowl of lumpy objects that emitted a strange and foul stench, Zhu Jingjing tightly covered her mouth and nose, her brows furrowed in worry.

She bit her lip, her eyes filled with resistance and doubt: "Brother, really? Tell me where you're taking me!"

Jiang Chuan shook his head, but his tone was unusually firm: "No! This is a secret! Don't worry, I can guarantee you with my life that this stuff is definitely not as bad as you think."

The little princess stared at the dark lump, hesitated for a moment, then finally gritted her teeth, closed her eyes, pinched her nose, grabbed a piece, and shoved it into her mouth with lightning speed.

The Great Tang Dynasty, Taiji Palace.

The little ox cried out in surprise, hurriedly covering its eyes with its two little hands, its small body shrinking slightly.

In her view, Zhu Jingjing's actions were tantamount to forcing a disgusting poisonous insect into her mouth.

"Sizi, why are you covering your eyes?" Li Shimin asked in confusion.

Little Sizi replied softly, "I can't bear to see Sister Zhu suffer, and I don't want to see her suffer."

The Great Ming Dynasty, Fengtian Hall.

Empress Ma's fingertips trembled slightly as she subconsciously gripped Zhu Yuanzhang's palm. Her eyelashes drooped, as if she could no longer bear to watch the horrific sight of her daughter swallowing filth in the sky.

Zhu Yuanzhang's face was ashen, his eyes bloodshot as he stared intently at the sky, uttering each word slowly and deliberately: "Jiang Chuan brat, I will tear you to pieces!"

modern.

When the black, jade-like lump slid into her mouth, Zhu Jingjing's expression, which had been resigned to her fate, froze instantly.

Deep-frying at high temperatures gives it a crispy outer shell that makes a soft "crunch" sound when you bite into it, while the inside is unexpectedly soft and tender. The contrasting sensations of hot and cold intertwine on the tongue, leaving her momentarily stunned.

What's even more amazing is the sauce; the moment you bite into it, the warm, spicy juice bursts in your mouth!

The freshness of the tofu itself and the richness brought by fermentation blend perfectly with the domineering spiciness. Layers of flavor explode on the taste buds, forming a complex yet harmonious and wonderful taste that made her forget where she was for a moment.

"How strange! Not even one of my father's imperial dishes can compare!" Zhu Jingjing exclaimed in surprise, momentarily losing herself in the moment.

Jiang Chuan and Lin Xiaoyu's hearts skipped a beat. This little princess got so excited that she forgot her status and spoke without thinking!

"Jingjing, get out of character!" Jiang Chuan's eyes darted around, and he quickly said, "Otherwise, when we get home, won't Dad spank you if he hears you calling him 'Emperor'?"

Lin Xiaoyu quickly smiled apologetically at the puzzled diners around her, apologizing for disturbing them because of Zhu Jingjing.

Upon hearing this, the diners chuckled, assuming Zhu Jingjing was just a cosplaying girl who was too immersed in her role, and didn't think much of it.

The Great Tang Dynasty, Taiji Palace.

"Your Highness, look!" Li Shimin exclaimed in surprise, pointing to the sky, "That rotten stuff, could it really be so delicious?"

Little Sizi then moved his hand away, gazing at Zhu Jingjing's blissful expression on the screen. His mouth watered, and he tugged at Li Shimin's sleeve, saying, "Father! Sizi wants to try some too!"

The Great Ming Dynasty, Fengtian Hall.

Zhu Yuanzhang and Empress Ma looked at each other, both with expressions of disbelief.

That filthy stuff was even more delicious than the imperial cuisine in the palace?

"That's absolutely impossible!" Zhu Yuanzhang frowned and said in a deep voice, "Food should have excellent color, aroma, and taste. This dish is inferior in both color and aroma, so how could it taste delicious!"

Empress Ma was also deeply shocked, and said softly, "Such a strange thing exists in the world. That foul-smelling thing is actually incredibly delicious when you eat it..."

modern.

In just a few minutes, Zhu Jingjing finished all the food in her bowl.

She subconsciously licked her lips, asking incredulously, "Brother, what kind of divine food is this? It smells so bad, but it tastes so delicious!"

"This is called stinky tofu." Jiang Chuan smiled as he looked at her satisfied expression, took out a tissue, and gently wiped the grease from the corner of her mouth. "It's made by 'refining' fresh tofu in a special fermented brine. As the saying goes, it smells bad but tastes good. This stuff is magical; you'll be addicted after just one bite."

Zhu Jingjing nodded in agreement, gently rubbing her slightly swollen belly with her fingertips, her eyes filled with a lingering desire: "Brother, I want another bowl, just one more!"

Jiang Chuan frowned slightly, glared at her, and said with an undeniable firmness, "No! We just had dinner, one bowl is enough, you can't eat any more."

Zhu Jingjing's face fell instantly. She grabbed his arm and shook it back and forth, pleading softly, "Brother, please, just one last bowl, okay?"

Jiang Chuan shook his head resolutely, his face stern: "No means no! If you really love it, we can come again next time. Eating like this now will only make you sick!"

Zhu Jingjing pouted, gave a reluctant snort, but finally nodded: "Then it's a deal, we definitely have to come eat here again tomorrow, no take-backs!"

Xuchang during the Three Kingdoms period.

"What?! This dish is made from tofu!" Cao Cao's eyes widened in surprise and disbelief. "Tofu, though delicious, is ultimately a vegetarian dish. How can it compare to the rich flavor of meat? How exactly is it prepared to achieve such a wonderful result?"

Xun Yu stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said, "Prime Minister, I heard Jiang Chuan say that the key lies in the 'fermented brine.' However, we do not yet know what this brine actually is."

Upon hearing this, Cao Cao paced back and forth with his hands behind his back, his brows furrowed.

After a long while, he suddenly stopped and exclaimed in realization, "Since this thing smells of decay, it must have been left to rot for a long time. How similar this is to brewing wine! 'If you want to make wine, you only need yeast and fermented grains,' then the fermented brine must be just as effective as yeast and fermented grains!"

Xun Yu bowed deeply and exclaimed in admiration, "Your insight is truly remarkable, Prime Minister! You understand the subtleties and profound matters far beyond my reach!"

Modern times, at Jiangchuan's home.

Jiang Chuan lay listlessly on the living room sofa. Usually at this time, his little princess would be pestering him with all sorts of questions, but today it was quiet and he couldn't even see her.

He frowned slightly, a hint of curiosity rising in his heart, and strolled to the door of Zhu Jingjing's room.

Just as I raised my hand to knock on the door, I heard rustling voices coming from inside.

"Jingjing, what are you muttering to yourself?" Jiang Chuan tapped lightly on the door and asked in a loud voice.

The door opened, and Zhu Jingjing pouted, her cheeks puffed out like a little pufferfish. "I'm video chatting with Sister Xiaoyu, don't bother me!"

Jiang Chuan was taken aback. When did this little princess learn video chatting?

He quickly said, "Jingjing, if you want to chat, just ask me. Why bother your sister Xiaoyu?"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Jingjing immediately held up her phone and anxiously asked the screen, "Sister Xiaoyu, did I really bother you?"

Lin Xiaoyu's cheerful voice came through the receiver, clear and slightly teasing: "Don't listen to your brother's nonsense. He's probably just lonely by himself and wants to take you back to keep him company!"

Zhu Jingjing raised her bright eyes. "Brother, would you like Jingjing to spend more time with you?"