The female anchor turned into the dean of an ancient academy

Chapter 186 Chai Zhen Meets "Wenquxing"

"I see," Chai Zhen nodded, seemingly believing Cen Jiexiao's explanation. However, he still didn't put down the picture frame in his hand. Instead, he continued to ask, "Then what is this picture frame? Why is it so crystal clear, like solidified water?"

"Your Majesty," Cen Jiexiao pointed at the picture frame and explained, "This is a glass frame. It's made of a transparent material and can be used to frame calligraphy and paintings. It's more beautiful and durable than traditional paper-pasted frames."

"Glass?" Shai Zhen heard the word for the first time. He asked curiously, "What is glass? How is it made?"

Cen Jiexiao was well prepared. She calmly explained, "This glass is also made of a special material. This material is produced overseas and is extremely rare, so this glass is also very precious."

Shai Zhen listened intently. He put down the painting frame and asked, "How is this glass made? Can you tell me in detail?"

Seeing Chai Zhen's interest in the glassmaking process, Cen Jiexiao chuckled inwardly. She cleared her throat and began to talk nonsense: "The production process of this glass is very complicated. First, a stone called 'quartz sand' is ground into powder, and then various special materials are added, and then it is melted at high temperature..."

As Cen Jiexiao spoke, she observed Chai Zhen's expression. Seeing that he was listening with great interest, she continued to make up all kinds of strange materials and techniques, describing the glass-making process in a very exaggerated way, as if she had seen it with her own eyes.

Although Chai Zhen was confused by what he heard, he was the king after all and had seen the ways of the world, so he naturally would not easily believe what Cen Jiexiao said. However, he did not want to expose Cen Jiexiao's lies. After all, everyone has their own secrets, right?

Although Chai Zhen still had doubts in his heart, seeing that Cen Jiexiao was unwilling to say more, he did not ask any further questions and put the picture frame back to its original place.

After admiring the glass frame, Shai Zhen's gaze fell on a peculiarly shaped object on a nearby table. It consisted of two glass balls connected by a thin tube, with a wooden base underneath. It looked exquisitely delicate.

"What is this?" Chai Zhen asked curiously, his eyes full of inquiry. He found himself increasingly curious about Cen Jiexiao's room, as if it were a treasure trove filled with rare treasures that always brought him unexpected surprises.

"This is an hourglass, used for telling time." Seeing that Chai Zhen was also interested in this small object, Cen Jiexiao explained patiently.

"Time?" Shai Zhen was even more curious. The only timekeeping tools he had seen before were sundials and clepsydras. He had never seen such a sophisticated timekeeping tool before, so he asked, "How does it tell time?"

Cen Jiexiao picked up the hourglass and pointed at the glass ball above. "Your Majesty, please look! It's filled with fine sand." She turned the hourglass upside down, letting the sand slowly flow down to the glass ball below. "It takes an hour for the sand to trickle down from the top. When all the sand has flowed down, that's when the hour is up."

Chai Zhen took the hourglass and observed it carefully. Watching the fine sand trickle through the narrow hole like a stream, his admiration for Cen Jiexiao deepened. He discovered that Cen Jiexiao was not only talented but also very skillful, able to invent so many novel things.

"This hourglass is more convenient and accurate than the sundial and clepsydra, and it is not affected by weather and can be used even on rainy days." Cen Jiexiao added that she knew the shortcomings of ancient timekeeping tools, so she deliberately emphasized the advantages of the hourglass.

Chai Zhen gently shook the hourglass a few times, watching the sand flow with his movements, his eyes full of admiration. He had to admit that Cen Jiexiao's invention was indeed ingenious and amazing.

"President Cen, you really impress me!" Chai Zhen couldn't help but exclaim in admiration, his tone full of admiration and appreciation for Cen Jiexiao.

Cen Jiexiao smiled modestly and said, "Your Majesty, I am too kind. I only know a few tricks."

As she spoke, Cen Jiexiao picked up an object that looked like two short metal tubes joined together. It was jet black, yet had a faint metallic sheen. One end was thinner, the other slightly thicker, and each side was inlaid with a round, transparent lens.

Shai Zhen had never seen anything so strange before, and he couldn't help but ask curiously, "What is this?"

"This is a pair of binoculars that I have improved. It can help you see distant objects more clearly." Cen Jiexiao said as she handed the binoculars to Chai Zhen.

Chai Zhen took the telescope and, imitating Cen Jiexiao, brought the thinner end close to his eyes and peered out the window. Through the telescope, the previously blurry distant scene became crystal clear, as if it were right before his eyes. Chai Zhen was astonished. This telescope could actually bring distant scenes right to his face. It was truly miraculous!

"This telescope can be used to observe the stars, and it can also be used to observe the enemy situation on the battlefield. It has a wide range of uses." Cen Jiexiao explained.

"Wonderful! Wonderful!" Chai Zhen couldn't put the telescope down and was amazed at Cen Jiexiao's ingenuity.

Besides the telescope, Svay Cheng also noticed several peculiarly shaped farm tools placed in the corner of the room. These tools were completely different from those he had seen before. Whether sickles, hoes, or other farm tools, they were all ingeniously designed, with grips more ergonomic, and blades and hoes that were sharper and more durable.

"What are these..." Chai Zhen pointed at the farm tools and asked in confusion.

"Your Majesty, these are the farm tools I've improved." Cen Jiexiao walked over to the tools, picked up a sickle, and showed it to Shai Zhen. "Compared to traditional tools, these tools are lighter and more labor-saving, and they're also sharper and more durable. They can greatly improve farming efficiency."

Shai Zhen took the sickle and examined it carefully. He found that the blade gleamed with a cold light, clearly sharper than ordinary sickles. He tried swinging it a few times and found that it was light and flexible, making it effortless to use.

"Dean Cen, you have endless brilliant ideas!" Chai Zhen exclaimed in admiration. He admired this talented woman more and more.

"Your Majesty, you are too kind." Cen Jiexiao smiled modestly.

A detailed sand table of Linkang Prefecture, etc.

Shai Zhen showed great interest in each item and asked in detail about their uses and production methods. Cen Jiexiao explained them to him one by one, but in the process she had to deliberately conceal some modern knowledge and technology to avoid arousing Shai Zhen's suspicion.

Every time Chai Zhen listened to Cen Jiexiao's explanation, his curiosity about her grew. He simply couldn't imagine how a woman who grew up in seclusion could know so much bizarre knowledge.

Could it be that she is really the Wenquxing star from heaven who has come down to earth?