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

"Brother, everyone says that burial brings peace, but can you really be 'peaceful' when you're buried under that yellow earth?" Zhu Jingjing changed the subject after hearing Lin Xiaoyu's words, but this new topic didn't seem to be any better.

Jiang Chuan looked at her earnestly and replied, "Jingjing, we modern people believe in science, not ghosts and gods! When a person dies, it's like a lamp going out; life ends, and there are no more feelings. Whether it's 'peace' or 'unease,' what difference does it make?"

Zhu Jingjing tilted her head, her face full of confusion.

She was still young and didn't have a deep understanding of matters of life and death.

"Jingjing, actually, burial is a thing of the past here." Jiang Chuan continued, "Burial is too wasteful of land resources. Now cremation and sea burial are more encouraged."

The Qin Dynasty, Xianyang Palace.

Upon hearing Jiang Chuan's words, Ying Zheng slammed his fist on the table and stood up, exclaiming, "Absurd! Our bodies, hair, and skin are given to us by our parents; how can we allow them to be burned by flames!"

Li Si bowed deeply and said urgently, "Your Majesty, in my humble opinion, Jiang Chuan's words may also have some merit."

Ying Zheng suppressed his anger, his gaze piercing: "Continue!"

Li Si said, "Your Majesty, the universe has its constant order, and its breadth and narrowness are fixed. If everyone seeks only to be buried in the earth for peace, thousands of years later, the world will be filled with mounds and graves. Where will the living find shelter?"

Ying Zheng nodded slightly, the anger between his brows gradually fading.

He paced back and forth with his hands behind his back for a long time before saying, "This is true. As for the funeral arrangements, I will consider them carefully and make a decision later."

modern.

After finishing their visit to the Ming Tombs, Jiang Chuan and his two companions returned to the city.

It was well past lunchtime, and the little princess's stomach started rumbling in the car.

"Jingjing, are you hungry?" Lin Xiaoyu asked with a chuckle as she drove, hearing a gurgling sound from the back seat. "What do you want to eat? I'll take you."

Zhu Jingjing, sitting in the back row, scratched her head, looking confused. "Let my brother decide. The food he takes me to eat is always especially delicious."

Jiang Chuan nodded. The little princess had traveled from the Ming Dynasty, so naturally she wouldn't know what food was delicious.

He pondered for a moment, then suddenly had a brilliant idea: "Jingjing, how about we buy some lobsters and steam them at home?"

"lobster?"

Zhu Jingjing trembled slightly. How could the word "dragon" be associated with food in ancient times?

"Brother, can dragons... be eaten too?" she asked hurriedly.

"Who told you a lobster is a dragon?" Jiang Chuan, sitting in the passenger seat, was both amused and exasperated. "Don't you have a phone? Just search for pictures of lobsters and you'll know."

Zhu Jingjing nodded and took out her phone to fiddle with it for a bit.

"Brother, this lobster looks just like our Ming Dynasty's 'Shrimp Dragon'!" she exclaimed, staring at the picture. "Isn't this a rare and exotic creature meant for display? It looks so strange, can you really eat it?"

"Don't worry, Jingjing," Jiang Chuan assured him, patting his chest. "Don't let its strange appearance fool you, the taste is absolutely amazing! Today we're having a three-way lobster feast, I guarantee you'll love it!"

Lin Xiaoyu, who was driving, pouted and said, "Jiang Chuan, can you even cook lobster? Three ways to cook lobster? I doubt you can even steam it properly."

Touched on a sore spot, Jiang Chuan could only give an awkward laugh.

"Although I may not be good at it, I still have you!" Jiang Chuan chuckled and began to flatter, "My Xiaoyu's cooking skills are superb, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that she is the reincarnation of Yi Yin."

"Yi Yin? The founding prime minister of the Shang Dynasty, known as the Sage of Cookery?" Lin Xiaoyu rolled her eyes at him. "But why do I feel like you're implying I'm an animal?"

Jiang Chuan shook his head repeatedly: "How could that be! My Xiaoyu is understanding, intelligent, and wise; how could she possibly mean that!"

Lin Xiaoyu pouted.

First, she called him a culinary master, then she called him wise. She was certain that Jiang Chuan's praise of her was fake; his real intention was to use the opportunity to scold her.

However, hearing him repeatedly refer to her as "my Xiaoyu," a blush still crept onto her pretty face.

The Great Ming Dynasty, Fengtian Hall.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked up at the sky, staring intently at the picture of "shrimp and dragon," a hint of unease flashing across his face.

"Can these rare and exotic items presented as tribute really be eaten?" He frowned slightly, and the thought of the shrimp-dragon made him lose all appetite.

Empress Ma, standing beside him, said slowly, "Chongba, don't you usually love to eat crabs? Crabs don't look like food when they're raw, but they're incredibly delicious when steamed. This 'shrimp dragon' might have a similar effect."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang's expression softened slightly, and he immediately issued an order: "Issue my decree that the Court of Imperial Sacrifices and the Imperial Kitchen shall immediately learn the method of cooking 'shrimp and lobster' from later generations. I will taste it with the Empress today."

Modern times, at Jiangchuan's home.

The kitchen, which was originally quite spacious, now felt cramped with three people crammed in.

Lin Xiaoyu, wearing an apron, is the head chef!

Jiang Chuan, on the other hand, busied himself helping her with the tasks.

As for the little princess, she tilted her head and looked around curiously, completely acting as a 'mischievous' onlooker!

Lin Xiaoyu took the huge lobster out of the bag and placed it on the cutting board.

Zhu Jingjing exclaimed "Ah!" and shrank back behind the door frame.

The lobster was bluish-black all over, and its two large claws were longer than her fingers, and they were still twitching slightly.

"Brother, this 'shrimp dragon' is different from the ones in our Great Ming Dynasty!" She stared at the pair of large pincers, her voice trembling slightly. "Our Great Ming Dynasty's 'shrimp dragon' doesn't have those terrifying weapons!"

While busy at work, Jiang Chuan explained softly, "This is called Boston lobster, and it came from overseas! Although your Ming Dynasty's 'shrimp lobster' is different from this overseas import, it's still a delicacy!"

As she spoke, Lin Xiaoyu had already skillfully prepared the lobster.

She glanced at the little princess and said, "Since it's Boston lobster, let's prepare it the Western way!"

Jiang Chuan naturally had no objection and bowed, saying, "I will follow the head chef's orders!"

The Great Ming Dynasty, Fengtian Hall.

Zhu Yuanzhang stared at the three delicacies made with "shrimp and lobster," his mouth watering. "These three ways of cooking lobster are truly making the most of everything! Even the hard shell is used in the dishes, which is in line with my frugal lifestyle."

Empress Ma nodded slightly, her appetite also whetted: "Chongba, the cooking methods of later generations are truly unique. In that maid's hands, things that were originally unappetizing have become so..." !

Zhu Yuanzhang waved his sleeve and said loudly, "Go and urge them again to bring the imperial meal up quickly!"

modern.

The meal consisted of three dishes: the main course of baked lobster with cheese, the appetizer of lobster soup, and finally a lobster salad made with claw and tail meat!

Zhu Jingjing swallowed hard, but hesitated to make a move.

"Jingjing, come and try your sister's cooking." Seeing that she hadn't touched her chopsticks, Lin Xiaoyu urged, "Your brother asks me to cook lobster for him every few days! If it weren't for you, I'd be starving him to death!"

"Xiaoyu, don't make me sound like a good-for-nothing!" Jiang Chuan blushed and muttered, "At least give me some face in front of Jingjing..."

Zhu Jingjing stared at the three ways of preparing the lobster, licked her lips, and said, "Brother, won't we get punished for eating the 'dragon'?"