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

Jiang Chuan said, "Jingjing, don't worry! Even if you can't walk an inch, let alone just not be able to move, we'll find a way to get you to the top of that mountain!"

"I've heard people mention that. Some high-ranking officials, relying on their wealth and power, hire laborers to carry them in sedan chairs, allowing them to reach the summit without lifting a finger." Zhu Jingjing pouted slightly, a hint of displeasure in her eyes. "But I've always disliked that kind of behavior, being carried around on a pedestal, as if it's oppressing the kind-hearted..."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chuan gently shook his head. "Jingjing, you're mistaken! It's a business based on mutual consent, so how can it be considered oppression? We also have professional porters here. If everyone thought like you, how would they support their families?"

After listening, Zhu Jingjing lowered her eyes thoughtfully and nodded slightly: "Brother, what you said does make some sense, but I..."

Jiang Chuan sighed softly. Everyone has different ideas, so there's no need to force it.

"Jingjing, don't worry." Jiang Chuan stood up and pulled her up with him. "This time, we won't need to lift a finger, nor will we need to trouble the porters. We'll have a divine vehicle to take us there!"

Three Kingdoms, new fields.

Upon hearing Jiang Chuan's words, Liu Bei fell into deep thought. "Strategist, according to Jiang Chuan, a business that is conducted willingly by both parties is not considered oppression."

Liu Bei turned his gaze to Zhuge Liang, his eyes still filled with doubt. "Then how should we deal with the matter of selling one's son and daughter?"

Zhuge Liang gently waved his feather fan and smiled, "My lord's benevolence shines as brightly as the sun and moon! In my opinion, what my young friend Jiang said about 'mutual consent' is a legitimate livelihood, and it is naturally incomparable to the act of selling one's children!"

Upon hearing this, Liu Bei suddenly understood, clapped his hands, and exclaimed, "The strategist's words have enlightened me! If I am ever able to restore the Han Dynasty, I will surely ensure that there are no more families torn apart!"

The Great Tang Dynasty, Taiji Palace.

Little Sizi nestled in Li Shimin's arms and suddenly tugged at his dragon robe. "Father, do you know what divine object Brother Jiang was talking about?"

Li Shimin put down his vermilion brush and pulled her closer to his chest. "Those things from later generations are all incomprehensible and mysterious. Father Emperor cannot guess them."

"Little Rhinoceros guessed it!" Little Rhinoceros clapped his hands, overjoyed at this small victory. "As long as we build that 'escalator' at the foot of the mountain, we can reach the summit without taking a single step!"

Li Shimin was taken aback, then gently stroked his daughter's head and laughed, "Sizi is intelligent, even more so than her father."

After saying this, he lowered his gaze and murmured to himself, "It's a pity she's a princess. If she were a prince, then after I pass away..."

Modern-day location at the foot of Shenglian Mountain in the suburbs of Beijing.

Zhu Jingjing looked up at the mountain peak and exclaimed in surprise, "Brother, just how tall is this mountain? Even if ten of Father Emperor's Yuejiang Towers were stacked on top of each other, they probably wouldn't be as tall as this!"

"The main peak of Sacred Lotus Mountain is called Lotus Seed Peak, which is 930 meters above sea level. Compared to truly famous mountains and rivers, it is not really a top-tier peak." Jiang Chuan smiled slightly, knowing that the little princess had lived in the deep palace for a long time and had never seen any majestic mountains and rivers.

Zhu Jingjing nodded thoughtfully, then asked curiously, "Brother, where is that divine object you mentioned?"

Jiang Chuan, however, was not in a hurry. Instead, he asked, "You mentioned Yuejiang Tower, which Old Zhu built. Do you know that he also built another tower?"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Jingjing's heart tightened, and her brows furrowed involuntarily. "Brother, are you talking about Xiaoyao Tower...?"

Jiang Chuan nodded slightly, seemingly aware that the little princess already knew about the cruelty of the Xiaoyao Tower, and asked, "Jingjing,

What do you think of your father's pleasure pavilion?

Zhu Jingjing sighed softly, her gaze filled with complex emotions: "My father hated vagrants the most in his life. Although those idle people who only seek pleasure are despicable, it is indeed too cruel to punish them with this building."

The Great Ming Dynasty, Fengtian Hall.

Zhu Yuanzhang's face was ashen as he angrily pointed at Jiang Chuan in the sky, "That Jiang Chuan brat dares to bewitch Jing'er and mock me!"

"Chongba, please don't be angry," Empress Ma quickly stepped forward and gently advised, "The ideas of later generations have their own unique merits. Let's hear their assessment first, and if they are indeed reasonable, then we can change them!"

Before the words were even finished, golden characters suddenly appeared in the sky.

"You surnamed Zhu, I am very curious. What kind of disciplinary methods do you have in your Xiaoyao Tower? Tell me in detail! —Qin Dynasty, First Emperor Ying Zheng."

After reading it, Zhu Yuanzhang's face darkened. "It's nothing more than preparing gambling equipment and various toys in the building, locking up those idlers, cutting off their food and drink, letting them indulge in their 'carefree' ways until they fend for themselves!"

"You once said I was tyrannical, but now I see that your actions are no less so! —Qin Dynasty, First Emperor Ying Zheng."

Modern-day Shenglian Mountain.

"Brother, Father Emperor..." Zhu Jingjing bit her lower lip, her brows furrowed in worry, "Did he really do something wrong?"

Jiang Chuan nodded slightly and said, "Idlers are certainly hateful, but if they are only indulging in pleasure, a little punishment is understandable. Why cut off their livelihood and take their lives? This sentence is indeed too harsh."

"Brother, here, if one only indulges in pleasure, will one not be punished?" Zhu Jingjing asked softly.

"That depends on the situation and the kind of enjoyment it is," Jiang Chuan said patiently, pulling Zhu Jingjing to sit down on a bench. "If it's just eating, drinking, and having fun like you, no one will criticize you. But if you get involved in vices like gambling or prostitution, then you will be punished."

Zhu Jingjing quickly pressed on, "Then, taking gambling as an example, what kind of punishment would be imposed?"

"If it's just a small gathering of relatives and friends at home, with a few dozen coins as a bet for fun, it's generally not investigated," Jiang Chuan said slowly. "But if the stakes are too high, or if gambling is done in a busy area, the consequences range from a fine to imprisonment!"

"Those who open casinos and organize gambling games will be punished even more severely!" Jiang Chuan added.

The Great Ming Dynasty, Fengtian Hall.

Upon hearing Jiang Chuan's words, Empress Ma nodded repeatedly, "I see. Different punishments for the same crime, applying penalties according to the severity, and showing benevolence with moderation in severity."

Zhu Yuanzhang sat upright on the dragon throne, pondering, "I originally intended to rectify the decadent lifestyle of the vagrants, but have I perhaps gone too far in trying to correct this?"

"Zhongba, although your heart is good, if the punishment is too severe, you will be known as a tyrant." Empress Ma took the opportunity to advise, "Why not follow the example of later generations, punish according to the crime, and combine leniency with severity, so as to show benevolence?"

After pondering for a long time, Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and replied, "As the Empress says, immediately order the Ministry of Justice to determine the punishment according to the crime!"

modern.

Jiang Chuan helped Zhu Jingjing to her feet, gently stroked her nose, and coaxed her softly, "Jingjing, stop thinking about those heavy things. Come on, smile!"

Zhu Jingjing pouted and muttered unhappily, "You were the one who brought it up first..."

Before she could finish speaking, she looked up at the small metal boxes suspended in mid-air, slowly moving forward. "Brother, are those the 'divine objects' you were talking about?"