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

Jiang Chuan carefully examined the newcomer, his mind racing through his memories.

He suddenly stood up and hurriedly apologized, "Uncle Lin, I'm so sorry! I really didn't expect you to be on the ship, that's why..."

Lin Changqing smiled and waved his hand, indicating that he didn't need to take it to heart: "Xiao Jiang, it's been almost ten years since we last met, hasn't it? It's only natural that you didn't recognize me."

Jiang Chuan sized up the middle-aged man in front of him, and doubts gradually began to rise in his mind.

This man is Lin Xiaoyu's biological father and the true head of the Lin Group.

Since he came in person, why did he still need Lin Xiaoyu to go and discuss business?

She was no longer a novice; she was doing very well at the company and didn't need to go through this kind of training anymore.

"Uncle Lin, where's Xiaoyu?" Jiang Chuan asked tentatively. "Didn't you come here with her to discuss business?"

"Business?" Lin Changqing was taken aback, frowning slightly. "Did Xiaoyu tell you this?"

Jiang Chuan didn't hide anything and nodded slightly: "She said she wanted me to accompany her to discuss business, so I brought my sister along."

After saying that, he gave the little princess a wink: "Jingjing, this is your sister Xiaoyu's father, quickly greet him."

"Hello, Uncle Lin!" Zhu Jingjing said with a sweet smile.

Lin Changqing smiled slightly at her, but said nothing more. He sat down next to Jiang Chuan and said, "Xiao Jiang, there's something I'd like to discuss with you. Is this a convenient time for you?"

Jiang Chuan nodded slightly: "Uncle Lin, please just say the word. As long as I can help, I will not refuse."

"Since that's the case, then I'll tell you the truth. Xiaoyu didn't come here to discuss business at all." Lin Changqing's smile faded, and his expression became serious. "Xiaoyu is not young anymore, but she has never had a boyfriend. This time, I invited many talented young men from Yanjing so that Xiaoyu could choose one of them as her marriage partner."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chuan suddenly realized!

No wonder Lin Xiaoyu called him over. The excuses of discussing business and taking Jingjing out to play were just that—excuses. The real reason was that she wanted to use him as a shield!

"Uncle Lin, if I may be so bold, but I'm afraid this is inappropriate." Jiang Chuan frowned slightly and said in a deep voice, "After all, marriage is a lifelong commitment. It's best to respect Xiaoyu's own wishes. There's no need to force her, is there?"

The Great Ming Dynasty, Fengtian Hall.

"Is it inappropriate?" Zhu Yuanzhang looked up at the sky, his brows furrowed. "The marriage was arranged by parents and matchmaker; both are in place. What's inappropriate about it?"

Upon hearing this, Empress Ma quickly replied, "Chongba, many of the concepts of later generations are quite different from those of our Great Ming. It seems that not only clothing and customs, but even marriage matters are different."

Zhu Yuanzhang said in a deep voice, "This principle has been followed from ancient times to the present. Why has the rule changed in later generations?"

"Chongba, have you forgotten what you said before?" Empress Ma advised, "How can we talk about progress if we only stick to the old ways? We must have the courage to break with the old and establish the new."

Zhu Yuanzhang was taken aback, suddenly remembering that he had indeed used the same words to reply to Li Shimin.

He sighed softly, "My lady, how could I not remember? But... this breakup is too complete, isn't it? If marriage is not considered by parents, how many young men and women get together on impulse, only to end up with bitter fruit for everyone?"

Empress Ma frowned slightly, feeling that what Old Zhu said made sense.

She gently grasped Zhu Yuanzhang's hand and said, "Chongba, let's not worry about the future generations. Let's see how Jiangchuan deals with it first. Perhaps we can learn something from it."

modern.

Lin Changqing straightened his face, his eyes piercing as he stared intently at Jiang Chuan.

"Xiao Jiang, you and Xiao Yu are childhood sweethearts. To be honest, I've watched you grow up." His expression softened, and his tone became gentler. "If you want to marry Xiao Yu, I'll arrange your wedding immediately without hesitation. But if you don't want to, don't talk about forcing me. If Xiao Yu doesn't get married soon, she'll truly become an old maid that no one cares about."

Jiang Chuan was taken aback. How did the topic suddenly turn to him?

If you come to help but end up getting yourself into trouble, then there's really no reasoning with you!

"Uncle Lin, I have no plans to get married at the moment, so I'm afraid I can't comply." After saying that, Jiang Chuan changed the subject, "Although you are Xiaoyu's father, I will not stand idly by if you force her to marry."

Upon hearing this, a hint of anger flashed across Lin Changqing's face, but he quickly suppressed it. "Xiao Jiang, if you're going to try to convince me with that 'freedom of marriage' argument, save your breath! That won't work with me."

Jiang Chuan shook his head slightly, knowing that Lin Changqing's mind was made up and could not be swayed by words alone.

He smiled calmly and said, "Uncle Lin, I prefer actions to words. You should have already figured out why Xiaoyu insisted on calling me here."

Lin Changqing's face darkened; his daughter's thoughts were naturally known to him.

As long as Lin Xiaoyu acts exceptionally intimately with Jiang Chuan in public, she can scare away most of the young talents.

As for the rest who don't care, they're probably all after the title of Lin Group's son-in-law. He wouldn't entrust his daughter to such people.

"Xiao Jiang, are you really going to ruin my plans?" Lin Changqing questioned.

Jiang Chuan shook his head and replied, "Uncle Lin, please don't misunderstand. Everything I've done is for Xiaoyu's future happiness. You can't walk the rest of her life for her, so please give her the choice, okay?"

Lin Changqing clenched his fists, and finally only let out a long sigh.

If Jiang Chuan is determined to help Lin Xiaoyu, then his plan will not succeed this time.

"Fine, for your sake, I'll let her off this time!" Lin Changqing looked at Jiang Chuan and said solemnly, "But you have to promise me that if one day she finds someone she likes, you must help me vet him and absolutely not hand her over to someone with bad intentions!"

"Uncle Lin, don't worry!" Jiang Chuan patted his chest and readily agreed, "If anyone with ill intentions gets close to Xiaoyu, you don't need to do anything; I'll drive them away myself!"

The Great Ming Dynasty, Fengtian Hall.

"This...this is it?" Zhu Yuanzhang looked surprised. He had thought the two would definitely quarrel, but unexpectedly, it turned into a situation of "entrusting the orphan to someone else".

Empress Ma covered her mouth and chuckled: "Chongba, isn't this a good ending? In my opinion, the freedom of marriage in later generations makes a lot of sense."

"What logic is there?" Zhu Yuanzhang said sternly, his face grim. "In my view, it's utterly absurd!"

"Zhongba, if my parents had strongly opposed our marriage back then, would you have given up?" Empress Ma asked.

Zhu Yuanzhang was taken aback; he had never thought of this question before.

"I..." He gritted his teeth and sighed, "My lady, you have won! No matter who opposes me, I will be with you for the rest of my life!"

In modern times, inside a ship's cabin.

After saying goodbye to Lin Changqing, Jiang Chuan and Zhu Jingjing returned to their cabin to rest.

Suddenly, the door was pushed open forcefully.

Before Jiang Chuan could react, he was tightly embraced by a soft body.

"Jiang Chuan, since you performed so well this time, I'll make an exception and give you and Jingjing a magical experience!"