Chapter 20: Sin deserves

Chen Wanrong naturally wanted to be a good person, and smiled and said, "I dare not stop talking about it when I ask her about it. This is actually very simple. You just need to ask her how much she joined." He pointed at the maid.

Everyone's eyes were focused on the maid, which made the maid blush and quickly replied: "Princess, I only added some salt."

"Just add salt?" Dou Huaizhen asked blurted out his eyes.

The maid was very sure: "Yes!" Although it was only two words, it was unquestionable.

Princess Taiping and the others had to believe it, and looked at Chen Wanrong again. Princess Taiping asked on behalf of everyone: "Can you keep adding salt?" Her beautiful big eyes were filled with curiosity. Even Sima Chengzhen, who was not lingering in her mind, had a keen light in her eyes.

"After soaking in salt water, the cotton thread will be dipped in salt. When the salt is dried, the salt will form a salt shell. Although the cotton thread is burned, the salt will not burn, so the ashes will not break." Chen Wanrong explained very simply.

Princess Taiping rolled her eyes and thought for a while, and was surprised: "So that's how it is!"

Dou Huaizhen and the others also looked like they suddenly realized. Sima Chengzhen asked with one hand: "My friend is extraordinary, I have opened my eyes, it's wonderful!"

The three wonderful words deeply touched Xiao Zhizhong and the others: "Yes. No one expected that salt would be so useful." Salt was too ordinary for them, and it would not attract people's attention.

Princess Taiping was still unsatisfied: "Wanrong, are there any other wonderful methods? Let's see it." Her words immediately attracted a responsive sound, one after another, quite spectacular.

Chen Wanrong never expected that Princess Taiping, who was powerful all over the world, would have been curious. If she had not seen her personally, she would not have believed it. She pondered for a while and said, "There are many methods, but there is nothing, and it is difficult to do it for a while."

A sound of disappointment sounded, and Princess Taiping looked regretful. Chen Wanrong held back the funny thing and said, "Princess, do you have alum in the house?"

"Alum?" Princess Taiping was stunned and waved her hand. General Manager He came over and asked, "Is there any alum?" She was concerned about major national affairs, so she would not care about these trivial matters.

Manager He was stunned for a while: "It should be."

"Go and find some." Princess Taiping ordered, and General Manager He responded and walked away quickly. Then he turned his head and looked at Chen Wanrong: "Wanrong, it's more important, you say."

Chen Wanrong's eyes rolled: "Get another basin of clean water and take a piece of cotton cloth." Without waiting for Princess Taiping's order, the maid turned around and went to work.

"Mr. Chen, what are you doing?" Xiao Zhizhong was curious and finally asked.

Chen Wanrong answered truthfully: "Same. It's just that I'll replace salt with alum and cotton thread with cotton cloth."

A sound of oh sounded, and General Manager He and the maid turned one after another. Princess Taiping took the alum, melted it in the water, picked up a piece of cotton cloth and soaked it in a basin, then wrung the cotton cloth, spread it, and put it on the edge of the brazier to bake.

Dou Huaizhen and Xiao Zhizhong were busy trying to get started. Everyone formed a circle and stared at them. Even Sima Chengzhen stood up. After a while, the cotton cloth was dried. Princess Taiping wrapped around the rack and shook the fire and ignited it. Several fire heads were lit in a row, and the flames were burning very strongly.

What is surprising is that after the burning, the ash still drooped. Except for the different colors, there was no change at all. Even the folds on it were clearly visible. When the flames were extinguished, no ash fell off. The cloth was not small, one foot long and it was so complete. It was incredible that Princess Taiping and the others applauded in unison.

After looking at the ashes for a while, Princess Taiping was satisfied, patted her jade hands, and returned to her seat happily. Dou Huaizhen and the others also returned to their seats, with their eyes focused on Jiang Bingchu. Needless to think about it, Princess Taiping was going to deal with him.

Jiang Bingchu, the former guest, has now become an ant on the hot pan. He wants to admit defeat and can't help but have nothing to say. It's really hard for him to argue.

Princess Taiping looked at Jiang Bingchu and said coldly: "Master Jiang, is this your immortal art? "

Jiang Bingchu had no words to answer, so he could only open his mouth wide. Sima Chengzhen said a loud voice, and then said: "The princess doesn't know that the immortal arts and Taoism do not exist, it's just these little tricks. The unscrupulous person described these foolish methods as immortal arts and Taoism, and cheated everywhere, and was guilty!"

Princess Taiping stood up and bowed to Sima Chengzhen and said, "Li Lingyue offended me so much, please forgive me." She asked Taoism just now. Sima Chengzhen said that there is no Taoism in the world, but it is the truth, but she doesn't believe it. Now, after Chen Wanrong's performance, she has to believe it.

"The princess is so serious, this is my fault." Sima Chengzhen returned the gift.

Princess Taiping sat down again, looked at Jiang Bingchu, calm as before: "Master Jiang, what else do you have to say?"

Jiang Bingchu's face was pale, and there was no place to talk. Princess Taiping continued: "I'd like to accept the loss of the bet, so you can go, and you will never step into Chang'an in your life."

After exposing the trick, I thought that Prince Taiping was the main punishment for him, but I didn't expect that it was just driving him out of Chang'an, which was a great blessing in disguise. Jiang Bingchu calmly thoughts and responded, bowed to Princess Taiping, turned around and left.

Dou Huaizhen and the others remembered the scenery of Jiang Bingchu before. They would be respected by people wherever they went. They were worshipped like gods, but now they were panicked like a dog that was strayed. This change came too quickly, and they shook their heads and sighed.

"My friend, be careful!" Sima Chengzhen's voice sounded, very anxious.

Chen Wanrong turned his head and saw a white light flying like a train. The sharp sound of breaking through the air was extremely harsh. He didn't care about it and held the table with his hand and fell down. A sensation of wind passed by, and a scream rang out. An officer next to Chen Wanrong's shoulder was inserted with a shaking dagger on his shoulder, blood gushed out, and his shoulders were red.

A panic sounded and the officials were at a loss.

Princess Taiping was furious and slapped the table with a heavy palm, her face turned pale, and she shouted: "Take it!" The soldiers responded and chased Jiang Bingchu.

Jiang Bingchu had good kung fu, and flew away, but the soldiers couldn't catch up. Sima Chengzhen shook his wrist, and the wine glass flew away with the sound of the wind, hitting Jiang Bingchu's vest. Jiang Bingchu screamed, and a mouthful of blood spurted out, falling to the ground, unable to get up. The soldiers chased him, pointing the weapon in his hand.

Princess Taiping had a pretty face and stared at Jiang Bingchu who was pushing the soldiers. She asked, "The surname of Jiang, I want to give you a way out for the past, but I didn't expect you to be so despicable! Wanrong, what should you do?"

Jiang Bingchu wanted to plot against Chen Wanrong, so he naturally wanted to seek Chen Wanrong's opinions. Killing Jiang Bingchu is the best, and he will eliminate future troubles forever, but Chen Wanrong cannot overturn the people: "It's better to let the princess deal with it."

"Treat it." Princess Taiping ordered, and the two maids helped the injured official. Princess Taiping then stared at Jiang Bingchu again: "Break his dog legs."

Jiang Bingchu begged: "Princess, please spare me, spare me! The young man will never dare to do it again!"

"I didn't take your life, I'm already showing mercy to my subordinates! I still have the face to beg for mercy." Princess Taiping waved her hand, and the soldier pressed Jiang Bingchu to the ground and put his legs on the chair. A soldier raised his stick and smashed it down on Jiang Bingchu's legs. Jiang Bingchu's heart-wrenching scream, tilted his head and fainted immediately.

The soldier picked up the basin soaked in cotton cloth, and regardless of whether it could be used or not, he poured it down according to Jiang Bingchu. Jiang Bingchu wailed and woke up, looking at Chen Wanrong with resentment, his teeth clenched.

Princess Taiping waved her hand: "Take it out of the wilderness! I'm passing on my order: Jiang Bingchu dares to step into Chang'an and kill him without mercy!" With a loud response, the soldiers grabbed Jiang Bingchu and dragged it out like a dog.

Chen Wanrong then thanked Sima Chengzhen: "Thank you, Master, for your warning!"

Sima Chengzhen waved his hand and said, "Young friend, don't remember it in your heart. It's hasty, and I can't provide any help. Please forgive me."

Princess Taiping bowed and thanked him: "Li Lingyue thanked Taoist Master for helping. Taoist Master is very good at martial arts, and Li Lingyue admired him."

"I know a little bit, but I dare not praise the princess." Sima Chengzhen maintained the humble style of a paranormal expert.

The injured official came back with the help of the maid. Princess Taiping walked over, looked at his shoulder for a while, and asked, "How was it hurt?"

What a glory it would be to get Princess Taiping to ask about her injury. The official was so excited, his face blushed, and kept saying, "Princess, it's okay, you'll have a little injury, just take a few days to recuperate." He wished the injury was worse.

After confirming that it was okay, Princess Taiping comforted her for a few words before returning to her seat: "Come on, raise your glass, this cup is toast to the evening glory!"

Chen Wanrong was so surprised that he hurriedly said, "Princess, you can't do it."

"What's wrong? If it weren't for you, how could we know such a wonderful thing? Come on, do it!" Princess Taiping touched Chen Wanrongyao and drank it in one gulp. If Chen Wanrong hadn't exposed Jiang Bingchu's scam, she would still be kept in the dark.

Dou Huaizhen and the others raised their glasses together and said, "Mr. Chen, do it!" Chen Wanrong had no choice but to hold the wine glass, touch them from afar, and drink it.

The maid poured the wine, Chen Wanrong stood up and raised his glass in his hand: "Princess, if you don't think I'm low-ranking, please allow me to toast you! Thank you for your kindness!" It was impolite to come but not come back. She respected Chen Wanrong, and Chen Wanrong could not help but to salute her. No one could tell what happened in the future, but today Princess Taiping was still kind to Chen Wanrong, and this etiquette was necessary.

Princess Taiping was extremely happy and picked up the wine glass: "Okay, okay! Come, Wanrong, do it!" She drank it very happily and even lit the wine glass at Chen Wanrong. Dou Huaizhen and the others seized the opportunity to flatter: "There are so many princesses!" Princess Taiping smiled on her face, and Dou Huaizhen and the others were extremely excited.

Sima Chengzhen asked for advice: "I dare to ask my friend, where did you learn such a wonderful thing?"

His words were said to everyone. Princess Taiping and the others looked at Chen Wanrong together, nodded slightly, and praised the question very much.

Of course I learned it in school, but I just couldn't tell the truth. Chen Wanrong smiled slightly and said, "I should have told you the truth when asked by Taoist priest, but I promised him that I could not tell anyone. Please forgive me."

"Oh, it turns out to be a paradise." Princess Taiping looked like she suddenly realized her mind and smiled: "Wanrong, it is your blessing to meet such a master."

Chen Wanrong followed her words and said, "What the princess said." After a brief glance, she saw that the eyes of the people present were full of admiration. She thought that this was a good opportunity to promote chemical engineering. If they knew chemistry knowledge, maybe they would no longer be superstitious about immortal arts and Taoism, and the popularity of the Tang Dynasty would go downhill, which would be a good thing. Especially if Princess Taiping knew about the subject of chemistry, the benefits would be even greater.

With a certain idea, Chen Wanrong began to explain chemistry: "Actually, I call this knowledge chemistry."

"Chemistry?" A sound of surprise and uncertainty sounded, and even Sima Chengzhen browed, shocked and suspicious.

Princess Taiping looked at Chen Wanrong and asked, "Wanrong, what is chemistry?"

She didn't ask, and Chen Wanrong also explained: "Chemistry is the way to connect different things. Everyone here is using soap, right?" Chen Wanrong had a good sense of smell and had long smelled the soap on their bodies.

Dou Huaizhen took the lead in answering: "Yes. The soap is good, it is easy to use and refreshing after purifying the body."

Princess Taiping's insight was much better than him, and she asked, "Wanrong, is the soap made by chemical methods?"

No wonder she was able to dominate the world. This insight was really impressive. Chen Wanrong nodded: "Yes. What is the soap made of? Do you know? It is oil."

"Can oil be used as soap?" Everyone's eyes suddenly focused on Chen Wanrong, and their eyes were bulging. They had used soap for a long time and had been guessing what they were made of. Now that they finally knew, they were naturally surprised and insane.

Even if they were told that it was oil, they would not be able to make soap. Chen Wanrong was very sure: "Yes. I believe you all know about pancreatic sap? Isn't pancreatic sap made of pig pancreatic sap? This is the wonder of chemistry. It can connect different things together. Why is it strange to use oil to make soap?"

"It's reasonable! It's reasonable!" Princess Taiping brimmed her high-highlights and exclaimed.

Sima Chengzhen's eyes were bright and he looked at Chen Wanrong: "My friend, bloody handprints and boiling oil are not hot, they are all chemical methods? Where is the truth?" He has a lot of knowledge about the tricks of the world, so he can't understand the truth. It would be a pity not to ask Chen Wanrong for advice.

The blood handprints and boiling oil are not hot. Princess Taiping watched Jiang Bingchu perform and became more interested, so she stared at Chen Wanrong. Chen Wanrong affirmed: "No, it's a chemical method." Then she explained: "The reason is very simple. The juice of litmus lichen turns red when it encounters acid and turns blue when it turns alkaline turns blue. Do Taoist Master know this?"

"I know. Without the juice of litmus lichen, I can't change this trick." Sima Chengzhen nodded constantly.

Chen Wanrong explained the principle that boiling oil is not hot: "As for boiling oil is not hot, the oil actually does not roll up."

Princess Taiping disagreed with this explanation: "Wanrong, how could this oil not be rolled up because of so many bubbles?" Many people watched Jiang Bingchu's performance and agreed with her statement.

Chen Wanrong knew what they were thinking and then said, "Princess, when the oil rolls up, the oil will smell everywhere, not just look at how many bubbles there are. When the oil rolls up, there are actually no bubbles, but there are some oil patterns, just like a tea opera."

Princess Taiping's eyes shone, she thought for a while and said, "It makes sense. How could there be so many bubbles?"

This is the key. She has no chemical knowledge, so she naturally can't figure it out. Chen Wanrong had to do it well: "That's because vinegar or borax is added to the pot. From a chemical point of view, once vinegar and borax are heated, it will change, and vinegar will emit gas, causing oil to roll. This principle is like the principle that when we blow on the water surface, the water surface will have waves. Of course, if there is a tube, it will be more vivid when it is stretched into the water and blown."

This explanation is absolutely easy to understand for modern people. It is very difficult for Tang people. Dou Huaizhen and his friends are circling with their eyes, and they don’t understand why. Princess Taiping frowned, thought for a while, and clapped her hands: "I understand. This trick is really a trick. If Wanrong hadn’t said it out loud, I wouldn’t have thought of it."

Sima Chengzhen sighed: "I can do this, but I just can't figure it out. After listening to my friend's explanation, I suddenly realized. My friend, I want to bother you more, please help me, and I also ask you to give me advice."

Chen Wanrong was very impressed by his character. After hearing this, Chen Wanrong discovered another valuable point of his, that is, to ask "why" in everything and to find out the truth. This is the real attitude of learning. It is rare. He smiled and said, "If the Taoist priest doesn't dislike it, we will discuss with each other."

"Okay, okay!" Sima Chengzhen was very happy.
Chapter completed!