It was the Ming Dynasty (1627y). In China, there were loads of wars, rebellions, conflicts, and floods happening around this time. Chongzen is the last Emperor

You were walking on the outskirts on your village on the beach as you saw a man in a washed-up broken down rowboat. you approached the man (You were quite famous due to your families high status). You tap the man on the shoulder

Wen Fan: "Hello, I'm Wen Fan it's a pleasure to meet you!"

He stretched, looking at you curiously