When Faraday heard Arthur's words, he was slightly stunned at first, and then he immediately realized what Arthur was talking about.

He held his forehead and shook his head helplessly, "I almost forgot what your job is." You're a police officer, and Scotland Yard is under the jurisdiction of the Home Office, right? So, the Viscount of Melbourne not only sent a bunch of affairs officers, but even brought you over as a lobbyist? ”

Arthur clarified solemnly: "You misunderstood, I also just learned about this from those affairs officers. And I never intended to persuade you to forgive the Viscount of Melbourne, you have your own methods and principles. From the moment you step into the field of scientific research, everything you do is the right thing.

Sir David was so harsh on you, but you never held a grudge, and even after his death, you used your meager savings to build a mausoleum for him out of your own pocket, and converted his laboratory into a memorial in the Royal Society. I can't see through a person's heart, but I can see a person's actions.

You won't have any problems for sure. If you've had a conflict with the Viscount of Melbourne, then surely he's gone too far. You are justified in being angry with him, and I support you 100% in this matter. ”

Arthur's words caught Farah off guard, he originally thought that Arthur would definitely say all the good things for the Viscount of Melbourne, but he didn't expect Arthur to do the opposite, and he didn't even say half a good word for his minister.

Faraday hurriedly waved his hand and said, "Arthur, I'm glad you can support me." But, I'm not as perfect as you say. All in all, that's the end of the matter. Since it's gone, let it pass. Let's not mention it again. ”

"Of course, I listen to you."

As he spoke, Arthur reached into his arms and took out a check, and placed it on the laboratory table in front of Faraday: "Mr. Faraday, that's it for today." Mr. Wheatstone has been in the laboratories of the Royal Society these days, and I haven't seen him for a while, and I miss him a lot. Well, I would like to say goodbye to you and wish you a happy life. ”

Arthur turned, tugging at the frills of his shirt's chest, his brow furrowed slightly, and a confident smile of unknown meaning appeared on his face.

Seeing this, Agareth, who was lying on the experimental table, just trimmed his nails while shaking his head and counting: "Three, two, one......"

"Arthur, wait!" Faraday's voice rang out behind Arthur.

Agareth sighed, not knowing whether he was appreciating or criticizing, and the Red Devil spoke: "What a natural devil. ”

Arthur adjusted his expression, Shi Shiran turned around and asked, "Do you still have something to look for me?" ”

Farah held the check with a serious face on his face: "Arthur, did you forget to take something with you?" ”

Arthur shook his head seriously and said, "I'm sure no, Mr. Faraday, the check was originally for you, it was the fruit of your labor, how can I keep it for myself?" ”

Faraday looked at Arthur, his brow furrowing tighter: "Arthur, you are a very good young man, and I also admire you very much. That's why I don't want to ruin our friendship over such a small matter. Now, you take this check back and return it to the person who gave it to you, and let's act as if nothing happened, shall we? ”

When Arthur heard this, he replied with the same seriousness: "Mr. Faraday, it is impossible for me to return this check to Mr. Rothschild." Besides, the success of the Astrid Theatre is all about the equipment and chemicals you provide, and he should pay you as the organizer, so why would you save money for a banker? ”

"Is this what Mr. Rothschild paid me?"

Faraday was stunned for a moment, and then excused himself: "I thank him for his kindness." But I didn't make much of a contribution to the show. As for the instruments and chemicals, some of them were made by me, but they were the collective property of the Royal Society. In addition, you are very careful to use the things after you lend them, so you don't have to pay compensation fees because they don't damage their usability. As for chemicals...... At most, a little money for materials will be reimbursed, and a little liquid carbon dioxide will not be worth three hundred pounds. ”

Hearing this, Arthur was indignant and said, "Mr. Faraday, since Mr. Rothschild is willing to pay so much, it means that your product is worthy of this price." You're a scientist, but you don't know economics. The price of an item is determined by the market, and if someone is willing to pay a high price for it, it is reasonable to sell it expensively.

It's like the tea we drink a lot, if you buy tea from the Orient, you can buy a basket for just a few pennies. But if you go to Covent Garden Market, you'll pay sixpence to get a jar. And if you go to the Chuanning Tea Shop to buy, then even if you expel a shilling, they will use weights and scales to calculate carefully for you, and even a little tea powder will not give you more.

Besides, the Viscount of Melbourne treats you so excessively, which makes me even more unbearable. I must admit that the scientific annuity of three hundred pounds a year is not a small amount of money, but if he can bring you to his knees with it, he is wrong. Your value is far higher than he thinks, and more than you think. As long as it is a chemical made by Faraday, it can be sold for hundreds or thousands of times the price, and this is the best way to fight back against him! ”

Faraday saw that Arthur was so angry, and hurriedly reassured: "Arthur, don't be so excited. There's no animosity between me and the Viscount of Melbourne, and it's not a matter of money. I wasn't short of money, I didn't have to worry about rent, the Royal Society offered me a free two-bedroom suite, and I was paid a fixed salary of £80 a year. If I wanted to start a new study, the Royal Society would also give me a subsidy for some of the materials. I was the son of a blacksmith, and my father never imagined that his son would be able to live the way he lives. I'm living better than most people, and I'm really very content materially. ”

When Arthur heard this, he pretended to be stunned and said, "Ah...... You...... It turns out that you and the Viscount of Melbourne didn't have a conflict over money? ”

Faraday was also stunned: "Because of money? Arthur, what do you think is the reason for the conflict between me and him? ”

Arthur pretended to be embarrassed and said, "I...... I don't think the £300 subsidy is worth it at all, and if the council doesn't want to give you a subsidy, you can not pay it, but if you want to pay it, you have to pay £3,000 a year. ”

Faraday was so amused by Arthur's words: "Arthur, three hundred pounds and three thousand pounds are the same for me. I am not short of money, and I don't want to accept government subsidies, they should use the money to be more useful. As for the Viscount of Melbourne, what I need him to give me is not three hundred pounds, but a formal and solemn apology. ”

As soon as Faraday's words fell, Arthur immediately choked his words, and he asked, "Wouldn't it be too cheap to forgive the Viscount of Melbourne just an apology?" ”

Faraday advised, "Arthur, you're taking things too seriously. It was a matter of apology throughout, and the Viscount of Melbourne had to review his arrogant attitude. Other than that, I don't need anything. ”

When the red devil on the side heard this, he slapped his thigh with laughter and said, "The dam took the initiative to open the opening, it seems that the loach is about to take advantage of the weakness." ”

Arthur glanced at him, then patted his chest and assured Faraday, "Don't worry, though I don't have as much weight in the scientific community as you do." Even in Scotland Yard, it's just a trivial little cop, but I'm sure I'll bring your words to the Viscount Melbourne. He will either apologize to you or accept my resignation. Anyway, he had to choose the same thing. ”

After that, Arthur didn't give Faraday a chance to stay, and rushed out of the laboratory with a brisk step.

Behind him, only Faraday's dissuasive voice remained: "Arthur, don't be impulsive, this is really not a big deal!" ”

Arthur trotted all the way, the bandages on his neck shaking and shaking.

It wasn't until he had run a long distance that he stopped under a big tree and took out his pipe and put it in his mouth.

The sound of a match striking the phosphorus surface sounded, accompanied by a burst of inhalation and exhalation, and curling white smoke rose from under the tree.

"That's it."

Arthur took two puffs of his cigarette and was about to go back and explain the situation to the officers, but he had just crossed the corner when he found the officers nodding around a lady and nodding their greetings.

And that lady, Arthur looked a little familiar.

Although she wore a floral dress that was not too conspicuous today, the iconic pigeon's blood red ring shining on her knuckles made Arthur recognize her identity at a glance.

It was none other than Lady Cooper, the sister of the Viscount of Melbourne and one of Viscount Palmerston's lovers.

Mrs. Cooper asked, "Is Mr. Faraday willing to reconcile?" ”

The clerks replied sweating profusely.

He ...... We have asked for his forgiveness very sincerely, but ...... Mr. Faraday, who was unusually tough and said nothing that he intended to compromise. ”

"You know, scientists are usually a bit quirky...... On Mr. Faraday's body, it is mainly reflected in the stubbornness of his abnormal temper, like a donkey. ”

When Mrs. Cooper heard this, she raised her fan to cover her mouth, and her eyes were full of anger: "You are so rude! How can you compare the greatest scientist in all of Britain and the most refined gentleman of the Royal Society to a donkey?! ”

Bart also realized that his mouth was shut, and he hurriedly apologized: "Sorry, ma'am! It's my analogy that's problematic, I'm Mr. Faraday's temperament is almost like a Scotsman. But don't worry, just now we have sent someone else to continue to persuade him, and I believe that our colleague will have a way. ”

Arthur stepped forward and said at the right time, "Mr. Bart, it's a good thing you didn't compare Mr. Faraday to a Scottish donkey. If I had known that you thought of him this way, I would not have persuaded him for you. ”

Mrs. Cowper couldn't help but be a little surprised when she saw Arthur: "Mr. Hastings? How did you end up in ...... Oh, I almost forgot, you're not only an upright police officer, but also a brilliant scientific researcher. ”

Arthur took off his hat and greeted with a smile, "Good afternoon, ma'am." It's been a long time since I've seen you, but you're still so radiant. ”

Mrs. Cowper saw Arthur's dark eyes glowing red, and she only felt that her irritability had calmed down considerably.

"I'm glad to see you again, too. Mr. Hastings, your demeanor is as good as ever. Just now they said that someone else had tried to persuade Mr. Faraday, and the person who took on the heavy responsibility should be ......"

Arthur smiled and nodded, "Madam, your wisdom and beauty are simply equal. Ladies like you usually bring good luck to their loved ones and partners, so this time Mr. Faraday has decided to forgive the Viscount of Melbourne. ”

"Oh, my God!"

Mrs. Cowper clasped her hands together on her chest: "Mr. Hastings, I have heard William say that Scotland Yard is as important as half of the Home Office. I didn't believe it at the time, but now it seems that everything he said was true. I really don't know how to thank you on William's behalf, look at what he's doing, if you hadn't stepped in to help, Mr. Faraday wouldn't have been so quick to dissipate. ”

Arthur smiled and said, "Madam, it's not a big deal, it's just a gesture. However, Mr. Faraday also said that he had a premise for forgiving His Excellency the Viscount. He demanded that His Excellency the Viscount must apologize to him solemnly. ”

Mrs. Cooper, who knew that her brother was trapped in the swamp, agreed without much thought: "It is as it should be. Even if you don't mention it, I'll make William apologize to Mr. Faraday. He may be careless while the council is in session, but he must not do this to a distinguished man of high moral standing, whether to Mr. Faraday or to you. ”

Arthur was still thinking about how to apologize to the Viscount of Melbourne, but Mrs. Cowper took the initiative to ask for help at this time, and he naturally had no reason to refuse.

Arthur took off his hat again and thanked him: "Madame, your respect for science is unprecedented. What you have done for Mr. Faraday, I will tell her the truth. Well, I won't delay your time, and we'll talk next time we meet. ”

When Mrs. Cowper heard this, she took the initiative to stretch out her hand to Arthur, and Arthur subconsciously stretched out his bandaged right hand to pick it up.

Agareth leaned against the trunk of the tree and yawned, "Wrong! ”

Arthur shuddered and quickly switched to his left hand to catch Mrs. Cooper's palm and kissed it gently, then turned around in farewell.

But fortunately, the other party did not find out the true face of this little episode.

Mrs. Cooper just looked at Arthur's back with satisfaction, and only then did she raise her fan and smile.

"It's just a kiss on the hand, and it's still shy, and it's too rare for such a young person to be like this now. Outstanding appearance, outstanding talent and good eloquence, not a nobleman, but with an aristocratic demeanor. Obviously a scientific researcher, but he has the funny attitude of a poet. It's a shame that if he had a prominent father, even if he was just a baron, I would definitely recommend him to the Queen Charlotte ball next year, and to meet the ladies of the noble families who have just come of age......"

Arthur walked around the corner of the trail and took a deep breath with his back against the wall.

In just one week, he has staged so many stage plays in a row, and I am afraid that even the most popular actors in London are not as intensive as him.

He took out the handkerchief from his pocket and wiped his sweat, and was about to take a break, but before he could catch his breath, he caught a glimpse of his friends gathered around the window in front of a small building not far ahead.

Alexandre Dumas and the others looked in and exclaimed in amazement.

"Oh my God!"

"Is that Mr. Wheatstone? I don't even know him? ”

"This is Charles Wheatstone? You covered his face and told me he was Elder Carter, and I believe it! ”

The Royal Society apprentices, with sweat on their foreheads, shouted into the window, "Stop! Mr. Wheatstone, stop the electricity, we won't go in! ”

Arthur walked to the window and looked in, and although it was only a glance, the visual impact it brought to him was unparalleled, it was a sight he had never seen before. Electricity shone on Arthur's face, illuminating his face, hidden in the shadow of his hat.

Arthur was silent for a moment, and finally spoke to Wheatstone in the room: "Charles, listen to my advice, you can do anything, but don't generate electricity here." ”

(End of chapter)