Carefree Prince In Tang Dynasty

"The reason why the silver needles turn black is because they encounter sulfur and form black silver sulfide, which has nothing to do with whether it is poisonous or not." Li Xin explained casually, "Egg yolks happen to contain a lot of sulfur, so when the silver needle penetrates it, it will immediately turn black."

After finishing speaking, he said with a serious tone: "Also, based on the poisons I know, there are no less than dozens of poisons that silver needles can't detect at all, and all of them are colorless and odorless. One must never place one's hopes on a silver needle."

As an engineering student, Li Xin not only has solid basic skills in mathematics and physics, but also knows some basic chemistry knowledge very clearly. There are so many artificially synthesized compounds in later generations, more than 80% are poisonous, and there are many colorless and odorless compounds. What he said was very objective, and he was not lying at all.

The two servants had never heard of such things as "silver sulfide", and the expressions on their faces were somewhat disbelieving, but Li Shimin waved his hands and said: "Since Xin'er said so, it should be true .He didn't have to lie to you two guys. Go back and think about it."

His Majesty Li Er had already spoken, and the two had no choice but to nod and said, "I would like to obey the holy decree." Of course, they couldn't help muttering in their hearts: "Why is there sulfur in the egg yolk?" They didn't understand the meaning of the so-called sulfur element. concept, it can only be simply equated with sulfur.

Empress Changsun asked curiously: "These strange things, could they also be learned from that dream?"

Li Shimin's eyes lit up when he heard the words, and he also looked at Li Xin.

Li Xin was not timid, nodded with a smile, and said, "Indeed. This is called chemistry, and it is a subject that studies the changes of matter. I learned a lot in my dreams."

Although Li Shimin had previously accepted Li Xin's statement that he was enlightened by an immortal, he always had some subtle doubts in his heart. Now seeing Li Xin say such an answer so frankly, he couldn't help but mutter in his heart: Could it be true?

However, he was immediately relieved. Anyway, he didn't intend to delve into this matter, so he let Li Xin keep his secret, whether it was true or not.

"It seems that Xin'er really learned a lot of interesting things from the immortal." Li Shimin said casually with a smile.

Li Xin nodded, and said: "Indeed. Weichen once said that immortals are actually no different from ordinary people. They are just a group of ordinary people who know how to explore the laws, how to grasp the laws, and how to use the laws. And these laws , which is called science. Chemistry is also part of science.”

Hearing this, Li Shimin knew that Li Xin was about to say his anti-Confucian remarks again. At least on such a relaxed and happy occasion today, he didn't really want to talk about such a topic. So, he turned his gaze back to the dish in front of him, and said: "After talking so much, the dish is getting cold, I'd better try the pork you served first."

Li Xin smiled and said, "Your Majesty, please use it." Of course he understood what Li Shimin meant. He also knew that changing people's perceptions of Confucianism could not be accomplished overnight, so he didn't continue to delve into it right now, and simply followed Li Shimin's words.

Li Shimin picked up a piece of fat skin-on meat with chopsticks, looked at it before his eyes, and then firmly put it into his mouth.

The cooks on the first floor of the building have all been strictly trained by the chefs of the Chu Palace, and they have learned their true skills. And the cook is Li Xin's "personal disciple" in culinary skills. Li Xin's cooking has already been seven or eight times as good as Li Xin's. Rounding off, the cooking skills of the cooks on the first floor are quite superb, and the average per capita is equivalent to more than half of them. Li Xin.

Therefore, there is absolutely no problem with the taste of the dishes on the first floor.

As soon as the braised pork entered Li Shimin's mouth, the rotten and slightly tough skin was easily bitten open, presenting a completely different taste from the fatty meat underneath, and a rich meaty aroma instantly burst out.

Li Shimin's expression changed subtly, and some kind of light seemed to suddenly burst out from his eyes.

Empress Changsun asked nervously: "How is it? It won't be too bad, right?"

Li Xin was a little amused, and secretly said: "If you are not confident, there is no need to be so obvious, right?"

In fact, it's no wonder Empress Changsun. The unbearable smell of pork has long been the consensus of the world. It is normal for no one to believe that it will be delicious before tasting it.

Li Shimin swallowed the food, turned to Li Xin and asked, "What seasoning did you use? What spices were added in it? How could it cover up the fishy smell of pork so perfectly?"

Empress Changsun asked unexpectedly, "Is there no fishy smell?"

Li Shimin nodded and said to her, "Not at all."

Suspiciously, Empress Changsun picked up a thinner piece of meat and put it into her mouth. After chewing a few mouthfuls, she subconsciously blurted out: "It's delicious." She turned to Li Xin and asked, "How did you do it? Is this really pork?" ?”

Li Xin said with a smile: "Of course it's pork. But the deodorization of pork has nothing to do with the seasoning."