Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yun suggests making a coffin lid for Newton's statue, which Wallace, a student with a tomb builder father, agrees to help with, with Evelyn offering to pay.
• Xu Yun discusses Earth's rotation and revolution speeds, introducing the concept of Aether and its relation to light speed.
• He mentions Fresnel's partial aether drag hypothesis and Fizeau's water experiment, which later inspired many amateur scientists' theories.
• Xu Yun proposes an experiment to test the hypothesis of variable Aether and light speed but decides to guide the Ge Wu Society members in designing the experiment themselves.

Character Developments

• Wallace shows his practical skills and willingness to help, demonstrating his tomb builder background.
• Evelyn displays her wealth and willingness to support Xu Yun's ideas financially.
• Xu Yun shows his teaching skills and desire to engage students in hands-on learning, deviating from the original timeline's approach to scientific education.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of knowledge through experimentation and practical learning.
• The relationship between theory and practice in scientific discovery.
• The influence of historical events and theories on later generations' understanding of science.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yun interacts with Wallace and Evelyn, demonstrating his ability to work with people from different backgrounds.
• Xu Yun engages the Ge Wu Society members in brainstorming an experiment, fostering a collaborative learning environment.

Summary of Chapter 321: Playing Really Fucking Big (Part 1)

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ralph Ashley, a mathematics student with a special 'identity', joins the Ge Wu Society.
• The society discusses and designs an experiment to verify the speed of light, which Xu Yun reveals to be the Michelson-Morley experiment.
• Wheat, the protagonist, presents a complete design for the experiment, impressing everyone.
• Xu Yun announces that a precise interferometer will take several months, but a simpler one can be ready in a week.

Character Developments

• Ralph Ashley: Introduced as a mathematics student with a complex background, he contributes valuable ideas to the experiment.
• Wheat: Demonstrates strong scientific intuition and mathematical prowess by presenting a complete design for the Michelson-Morley experiment.
• Xu Yun: Shows his expertise and leadership by guiding the society through the experiment design and managing expectations.

Significant Themes

• Scientific discovery and experimentation.
• The role of collaboration and teamwork in scientific progress.
• The tension between theoretical expectations and experimental results.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yun interacts with Ralph Ashley, acknowledging his contributions and addressing his past.
• Xu Yun guides Wheat in presenting the experiment design, revealing Wheat's impressive abilities.
• Xu Yun manages the expectations of the society members regarding the experiment's timeline and precision.

Summary of "Playing It Really Big (Part 2)"

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yun introduces the concept of 'craft' as mechanical polishing of metal materials, clarifying his earlier statement.
• He discusses the double-slit experiment of light, setting up a thought experiment about single photons passing through both slits simultaneously.
• He announces that the club will work together to set up an experiment using electrons instead of photons, taking about half a year.
• Members are tasked with carving fine slits on nonlinear optical crystals and manually processing carbon blocks, tungsten wires, and aluminum tubes.
• Xu Yun asks Evelyn to help produce specific materials for the experiment.

Character Developments

• Xu Yun demonstrates his ability to engage and motivate the club members, showing his leadership and charisma.
• Evelyn reveals her vast wealth and business empire, showing her status and influence.
• Hubert Airey shows his passion and dedication to physics, willing to eat an axe if proven wrong.

Significant Themes

• The theme of experimentation and discovery is emphasized, with Xu Yun leading the club members in setting up a complex experiment.
• The theme of wealth and status is highlighted through Evelyn's revelation of her assets and businesses.
• The theme of determination and commitment is shown through Hubert Airey's willingness to eat an axe to prove his point.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yun interacts with the club members, engaging them in discussion and motivating them to participate in the experiment.
• Xu Yun interacts with Evelyn, asking for her help in producing specific materials and revealing his plan to use electrons instead of photons.
• Hubert Airey interacts with Xu Yun, expressing his disbelief in the possibility of a single photon passing through both slits simultaneously and offering to eat an axe if proven wrong.

Summary of Chapter 323: The True God-Tier Teammate

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yun and the Ge Wu Society members conduct a simplified Michelson-Morley experiment, which fails to detect any movement of the interference fringes, challenging the existence of Aether.
• Xu Yun learns about the discovery of Easterner corpses in Scotland, some with bullet wounds, raising concerns about his past identity and potential threats.
• The International Industrial Exposition is approaching, and the Qing Dynasty delegation has arrived in England.

Character Developments

• Xu Yun: Becomes more cautious and vigilant due to the potential threats from his past identity.
• Evelyn: Agrees to help Xu Yun with a risky task, showing her trust in him and her desire to support his endeavors.
• Old Tang: Shields Xu Yun from potential investigations, demonstrating his loyalty and gratitude towards Xu Yun for saving his life.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of scientific truth and the challenges faced in the process.
• The consequences of one's past actions and the potential threats they may pose.
• Trust, loyalty, and the bonds formed between individuals.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yun and Evelyn: Their relationship deepens as they share secrets and work together towards their goals.
• Xu Yun and Old Tang: Their bond strengthens as Old Tang actively protects Xu Yun from potential investigations.
• The Ge Wu Society members: They engage in lively discussions and debates about the Michelson-Morley experiment's results, challenging their understanding of Aether's existence.

Summary of Chapter 324: The Qing Delegation

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yun arrives in London for the World Expo and witnesses the city's poor sanitation and stark contrasts between the treatment of pets and humans.
• The Qing Dynasty delegation, led by Ran Hongfu, arrives in London. They are received by a British reception team headed by Member of Parliament Radho Kaplan.
• The Qing delegation's exhibition goods, including the 'Qi Ying' ship, are to be displayed at the Crystal Palace. The exhibition area for the East is located in the western part of the palace, adjacent to the Belgian and Indian areas.

Character Developments

• Xu Yun: He is hired as a translation consultant for the Qing delegation. He is struck by the contrast between London's poor living conditions and the attention given to pets.
• Ran Hongfu: The lead official of the Qing delegation, he appears arrogant and pedantic, even to the British reception team.
• Tian Caiming: A Chinese councilor in the Rochester City Council, he serves as a consultative advisor to the British reception team. He seems unfriendly towards Xu Yun.

Significant Themes

• Cultural Contrasts: The chapter highlights the stark differences between the Qing Dynasty and Victorian England, both in terms of culture and development.
• Diplomacy and Power Dynamics: The interactions between the Qing and British officials showcase the power dynamics and diplomatic norms of the time.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yun and Tian Caiming: There's a sense of tension between them, with Tian Caiming appearing unfriendly towards Xu Yun.
• Ran Hongfu and Radho Kaplan: Their initial interaction is tense, with Ran Hongfu appearing arrogant and Radho Kaplan feeling dissatisfied and puzzled by Ran Hongfu's behavior.
• Xu Yun and the Qing Delegation: Xu Yun interacts briefly with the Qing officials, including Ran Hongfu and Qu Zhongxing. He is tasked with translation duties.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yun meets Xisheng, a comprador merchant with a controversial past, on the ship "Hongze."
• Xisheng requests Xu Yun's help in verifying certain exhibits with a British representative.
• Xu Yun notices a scar-faced man among the laborers, who had previously assaulted Tian Haosuo.
• Xu Yun finds the quantity of goods on the ship excessive for the allocated exhibition space.

Character Developments

• Xu Yun maintains his composure and professionalism as a translator, despite his disdain for Xisheng.
• Xisheng displays his emotional intelligence and refinement in dealing with others, trying to get closer to Xu Yun.
• Tian Caiming arrives and suggests a private conversation with Xisheng, hinting at potential secret dealings.

Significant Themes

• The complex dynamics between Easterners and Westerners during the colonial era.
• The tension between cultural exchange and exploitation.
• The role of compradors and their ambiguous loyalty.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yun and Xisheng: Xu Yun maintains a polite yet distant demeanor, while Xisheng tries to ingratiate himself with Xu Yun.
• Xu Yun and Tian Caiming: Tian Caiming acknowledges Xu Yun's presence but seems more focused on his conversation with Xisheng.
• Xisheng and Tian Caiming: Xisheng and Tian Caiming seem to share a secret, as Tian Caiming suggests a private conversation, and Xisheng implies that Xu Yun won't understand their Cantonese discussion.

Summary of Chapter 326: The Mastermind Revealed

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yun, as Luo Feng, continues to work as a tool person, assisting in the inventory of exhibits on the 'Hongze' ship.
• Xisheng and Tian Caiming are revealed to be working together, with Tian Caiming being a contact for Prince Zheng, the mastermind behind the illicit trade.
• It's hinted that Prince Zheng's dispatched personnel had split into two groups, with one group missing, possibly connected to the corpses found in Scotland.
• Xisheng offers Luo Feng a chance to visit the 'Hongze' ship during the first three days of the Expo, exclusively for British peerage.

Character Developments

• Xu Yun (Luo Feng): Xu Yun continues to gather information and maintain his cover as Luo Feng, showing diligence in his work.
• Xisheng: Xisheng is revealed to be working for Prince Zheng, orchestrating the illicit trade. He shows admiration for British technology and offers Luo Feng a chance to visit the 'Hongze' ship.
• Tian Caiming: Tian Caiming is revealed to be a contact for Prince Zheng, working with Xisheng. He expresses concern about the missing group of people.

Significant Themes

• Information Gathering: Xu Yun continues to gather information about the illicit trade and the missing group of people.
• Cultural Exchange: The Expo provides a platform for cultural exchange between the East and the West, with Xisheng showing admiration for British technology.
• Corruption and Illicit Trade: The chapter highlights the corruption within the Qing Dynasty, with Prince Zheng orchestrating illicit trade.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yun (Luo Feng) and Xisheng: Xu Yun interacts with Xisheng, gathering information and maintaining his cover. Xisheng offers Luo Feng a chance to visit the 'Hongze' ship.
• Xisheng and Tian Caiming: Xisheng and Tian Caiming discuss the illicit trade and the missing group of people. Tian Caiming expresses concern about the situation.
• Xu Yun (Luo Feng) and Klein: Xu Yun and Klein continue to work together, completing the inventory of the exhibits on the 'Hongze' ship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The first International Industrial Exposition opens in London's Hyde Park.
• Xu Yun and his friends (Old Tang, Wheat, Evelyn, Riemann, Kirchhoff) attend the opening ceremony.
• The Crystal Palace, the exposition's main venue, is described as magnificent and mostly made of glass.
• The cooling system of the Crystal Palace is revealed: ice blocks in rectangular facilities are used to create a cooling effect.
• The opening ceremony is attended by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, who welcome guests and declare the exposition open.

Character Developments

• Xu Yun is impressed by the Crystal Palace's construction and cooling system.
• Old Tang leads the group and handles interactions with staff.
• Riemann notices the cooling system and explains it to the group.
• Queen Victoria and Prince Albert are introduced as dignified figures opening the exposition.

Significant Themes

• Innovation and technological advancements (the Crystal Palace's construction and cooling system).
• Imperialism and colonialism (implied through the presence of Black workers and the British Royal Family's global influence).
• Social hierarchy (evident in the seating arrangements and treatment of nobles and commoners).

Character Interactions

• Xu Yun and his friends interact with staff, marveling at the Crystal Palace's features.
• Old Tang leads the group and handles communication with staff.
• Queen Victoria and Prince Albert interact with the audience, opening the exposition together.
• No significant interactions between Xu Yun and his friends are mentioned in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The World Expo begins with a grand display of exhibits.
• Xu Yun's group visits the arts and crafts exhibition area, encountering Estonia's Prabo Lion Statue, which symbolizes resistance against Denmark's rule.
• They meet Xisheng at the China exhibit, who guides them through the booth.
• They encounter a steam-powered water heater, which would significantly impact future technology.
• They meet Sissoko Hooke, a descendant of Robert Hooke, who displays hostility towards Xu Yun.

Character Developments

• Xu Yun reflects on the fate of Huaxia's treasures and the importance of strength.
• Evelyn's Lilani bloodline awakens, causing her to pentakill those who stare too long at the water heater exhibit.
• Sissoko Hooke reveals his animosity towards Xu Yun, hinting at a potential conflict.

Significant Themes

• The impact of technology on society and daily life.
• The struggle for independence and freedom, as seen through Estonia's statue.
• The importance of strength and influence in protecting one's wealth and interests.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yun and Evelyn discuss Estonia's history and the statue's significance.
• Xisheng guides Xu Yun's group through the China exhibit, hoping to curry favor with them.
• Sissoko Hooke displays hostility towards Xu Yun, likely due to a past conflict or rivalry.

Summary

Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yun and his group encounter Sissoko Hooke, a descendant of Robert Hooke, at the World Expo.
• Sissoko leads them to the Oxford University exhibition booth, showcasing two of their innovations: a leech barometer and a facsimile machine.
• The group learns about the facsimile machine's principles and capabilities from Sissoko and his team.

Character Developments

• Sissoko Hooke: Initially confident and provocative, he becomes increasingly flustered and defensive as Xu Yun and his group question and challenge his presentations.
• Xu Yun and his group: They remain calm and composed, demonstrating their knowledge and understanding of the exhibited technologies.

Significant Themes

• The theme of academic competition and rivalry is further explored through the interactions between the descendants of Hooke and Newton.
• The advancements in technology and communication methods are highlighted through the exhibition of the facsimile machine.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yun and his group interact with Sissoko Hooke, challenging his presentations and demonstrating their understanding of the exhibited technologies.
• Sissoko Hooke struggles to maintain his composure and confidence in the face of Xu Yun and his group's questions and challenges.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Charles Babbage encounters Joseph Clement and his son Harvey at the exhibition, leading to a heated argument.
• Joseph Clement displays a working Difference Engine, which he claims is his invention.
• Babbage is enraged by this betrayal and claims that the machine is rightfully his.
• Joseph Clement demonstrates the machine's ability to perform complex calculations, impressing the audience.

Character Developments

• Charles Babbage: Shows intense anger and resentment towards Joseph Clement, demonstrating his passion and dedication to his work.
• Joseph Clement: Displayed as cunning and opportunistic, he takes credit for Babbage's work and shows off the Difference Engine to gain recognition.
• Harvey Clement: Assists his father in demonstrating the machine, showing ambition and a desire to prove himself.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and Trust: Explored through the relationship between Babbage and Clement, highlighting the consequences of broken trust.
• Innovation and Recognition: The struggle for credit and recognition in the face of groundbreaking inventions.
• The Power of Technology: Demonstrated through the Difference Engine's ability to perform complex calculations, foreshadowing the impact of machines on society.

Character Interactions

• Babbage vs. Clement: Their heated argument highlights the personal and professional stakes involved in the dispute over the Difference Engine.
• Xu Yun and his group intervene to support Babbage and Ada, demonstrating their loyalty and support.
• Evelyn challenges Sisoko, showing her determination to stand up for what she believes in, even against a powerful opponent.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Babbage and Ada demonstrate a machine (the Analytical Engine) that can perform 20-digit multiplication and division, shocking Clement and his son.
• The machine is displayed at Cambridge University's booth at the International Industrial Exposition.
• Clement, initially dismissive, faints upon seeing the machine's capabilities.

Character Developments

• Babbage: Confident and composed, he demonstrates the Analytical Engine's capabilities, showing his expertise and determination.
• Clement: Initially arrogant and dismissive, he is humbled and ultimately faints upon seeing the Analytical Engine's results.
• Ada: Assists Babbage in operating the machine, showing her technical competence and support for Babbage.

Significant Themes

• Technological Advancement: The Analytical Engine's capabilities highlight the potential of technology and the importance of innovation.
• Hubris and Humility: Clement's initial arrogance and subsequent humbling emphasize the dangers of underestimating others and the value of humility.

Character Interactions

• Babbage and Ada: Their collaboration in demonstrating the machine shows their mutual respect and trust.
• Clement and Babbage: Their interaction highlights Clement's initial dismissiveness and eventual shock and humiliation.
• Clement and his son: Their relationship is shown through their shared arrogance and the son's concern for his father's health.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cambridge University's Dean, William Whewell, praises Xu Yun and Old Tang for their victory over Oxford University.
• Joseph Clement, after fainting, is found to have lost vision in one eye and weakness in one arm, suggesting a possible stroke.
• William Whewell offers Old Tang a lecturer position in Natural Sciences at Cambridge University.
• William Whewell presents Xu Yun with a letter of commitment from the Board of Directors, promising to return 30% of tangible cultural treasures obtained from the East after the war, if the Empire achieves victory.
• William Whewell reveals that the Qiying, a Chinese treasure ship, will be sold after the World Expo, with the most valuable item being a specific Chinese artifact.

Character Developments

• Old Tang is offered a lecturer position at Cambridge University, presenting him with a significant career opportunity.
• Xu Yun receives the letter of commitment, which could help improve the East's image in the future.
• Xu Yun learns about the Qiying's fate and the valuable artifact aboard it, which he seems determined to protect.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between Cambridge and Oxford Universities, and the impact of the victory on their reputations.
• The potential consequences of the war in the East and the division of spoils, including cultural artifacts.
• The changing attitudes towards Natural Sciences at Cambridge University and the opportunities it presents for Old Tang.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yun and Old Tang interact with William Whewell, with Old Tang receiving a job offer and Xu Yun receiving the letter of commitment.
• Xu Yun and Evelyn interact briefly, with Xu Yun expressing his hunger, hinting at his need for sustenance after the intense conversation with William Whewell.

Summary of "Let's Go Completely Mad! (Part 2)"

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yun asks Evelyn for help to use her seaport for his final experiments.
• The London World's Fair is a success, but the Crimean War remains at a stalemate.
• Xu Yun prepares for his final experiments on November 5, 1851.

Character Developments

• Xu Yun shows signs of stress and urgency, hinting at his impending departure.
• Evelyn demonstrates her sharp intuition, noticing changes in Xu Yun's behavior.

Significant Themes

• Time's passage and the inevitability of change.
• The tension between Xu Yun's impending departure and his desire to complete his tasks.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yun and Evelyn's relationship deepens, with Evelyn showing concern for Xu Yun's well-being.
• Xu Yun visits various characters to prepare for his final experiments and say his farewells.

Summary of "Go Completely Mad! (Part 2)"

Key Plot Points and Events

• The sky darkens early due to the winter solstice.
• Carriages carrying distinguished scientists, including members of the Royal Society, arrive for the event.
• Xu Yun and Evelyn meet and greet some of the attending scientists, including Christian Doppler.
• Prince Albert arrives, and the event begins.

Character Developments

• Xu Yun remains confident and excited about the upcoming experiments.
• Evelyn shows resentment towards scientists who have criticized her in the past.
• Gauss appears frail but determined, looking forward to the discovery of the tenth planet.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of scientific truth and the willingness to challenge established theories.
• The tension between tradition and innovation, represented by the conflict between Xu Yun and the older scientists.
• The passage of time and the inevitability of aging, shown through Gauss's declining health.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yun and Evelyn bond over their shared experiences and goals.
• Xu Yun meets and greets several influential scientists, some of whom are hostile towards him.
• Gauss seeks Xu Yun's assurance that they are ready for the experiments, demonstrating his trust in Xu Yun.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gauss calculates the second-order asymptotic solution for planetary orbits, surpassing the current understanding of perturbation methods.
• Xu Yun organizes a planet-hunting mission using Gauss's formulas, the Analytical Engine, and observational records from various observatories.
• Xu Yun conducts the Michelson-Morley experiment to test the existence of Aether, with Clausius and Doppler present.

Character Developments

• Gauss demonstrates his mathematical prowess and dedication, calculating a complex formula on his deathbed.
• Xu Yun shows confidence and respect in discussing scientific theories with prominent figures like Clausius.
• Clausius and Doppler display their fanaticism for Newton's theories, struggling to accept the possibility of being wrong.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of scientific truth and the willingness to challenge established theories.
• The impact of technological advancements on scientific discovery and progress.
• The struggle between classical and modern scientific views.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yun interacts with Gauss, showing respect and admiration for the older mathematician's achievements.
• Xu Yun debates with Clausius and Doppler, challenging their belief in the Aether theory.
• Gauss, Cauchy, Cayley, and other mathematicians work together to verify Gauss's calculations, showcasing camaraderie among scientists.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Michelson-Morley experiment fails to detect the Aether, leading to widespread despair among Aether supporters.
• Giorgia Terry, a newspaper editor, attempts to discredit Xu Yun's experiment by pointing out a supposed loophole.
• Xu Yun refutes Terry's argument with the help of Wheat, using mathematical derivations to prove the Michelson-Morley experiment's validity.

Character Developments

• Avogadro, a prominent scientist, is devastated by the failure to detect the Aether and initially blames Xu Yun.
• Giorgia Terry, a newspaper editor, is exposed as uninformed and unable to refute Xu Yun's mathematical explanation.
• Xu Yun demonstrates his understanding of mathematics and physics, further solidifying his reputation.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between classical and modern scientific views, represented by the Aether theory and the Michelson-Morley experiment.
• The power of mathematical reasoning and its ability to refute flawed arguments.
• The desperation of Aether supporters and their unwillingness to accept the experiment's results.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yun interacts with Avogadro, Terry, and Wheat, demonstrating his ability to communicate with both scientists and laypeople.
• The crowd, including nobles and authorities, reacts to the experiment's results, showing their desperation and unwillingness to accept the truth.
• Xu Yun's actions and words influence the crowd, leading them to follow him to the third open space.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yun reveals his final experiment: a particle accelerator.
• He conducts a double-slit interference experiment with electrons.
• The experiment results in zebra stripes on the imaging plate, showing both particle and wave properties.

Character Developments

• Xu Yun demonstrates his knowledge and skill in building a particle accelerator.
• Giorgia Terry, initially dismissive, becomes increasingly nervous and astonished by the experiment's results.

Significant Themes

• The nature of light and particles: wave-particle duality.
• The role of experimentation in scientific discovery.
• The tension between skepticism and belief in extraordinary claims.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yun and Giorgia Terry engage in a tense exchange, with Terry initially dismissive and later astonished by the experiment.
• Faraday, Wheat, and Old Tang watch the experiment with anticipation and awe.
• Evelyn remains calm and collected throughout the experiment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yun successfully conducts the Michelson-Morley experiment, proving that light exhibits wave-particle duality, contradicting the Aether theory.
• The scientific community is shocked and disbelieving, with many collapsing emotionally.
• An old professor faints upon realizing the implications, and another scientist breaks down in despair.

Character Developments

• Xu Yun remains calm and composed, handling the aftermath of the experiment professionally.
• Giorgia Terry, a supporter of classical disciplines, becomes desperate and disillusioned as his beliefs are challenged.
• Prince Albert is surprised and concerned about the implications of the experiment on the scientific community.
• Tian Caiming, a Chinese student, has an unreadable expression upon seeing the experiment's results.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between traditional beliefs and new, challenging scientific discoveries.
• The emotional toll of scientific progress on individuals and the community.
• The role of experiments in shaping scientific understanding.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yun and Giorgia Terry have a tense exchange as Terry tries to discredit the experiment.
• Xu Yun seeks Fizeau's help to verify the quality of the crystal plate.
• Prince Albert and Tian Caiming react to the experiment's results, revealing their differing perspectives.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gauss and Riemann discover a new planet, tentatively named "God King Star," approximately 200 astronomical units from Earth, with a mass about ten times that of Earth, and an orbital period of about 17,000 years.
• Xu Yun and Prince Albert verify the discovery using the Analytical Engine.
• The discovery shatters the Aether theory, which supported the aristocratic system, pleasing Prince Albert.

Character Developments

• Gauss: Confirms his status as the "Prince of Mathematics" by successfully discovering a new planet using his orbital equation.
• Riemann: Shows dedication and excitement in his work, playing a crucial role in the discovery.
• Xu Yun: Grows in confidence and anticipation as the discovery process unfolds, ultimately witnessing the verification of the new planet.

Significant Themes

• Scientific discovery and its impact on societal structures (Aether theory vs. new planet discovery).
• The vastness of the universe and the challenges of exploring it.
• The power of mathematics in understanding the cosmos.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yun and Prince Albert: Share a moment of excitement and anticipation as they await the final verification results.
• Gauss and Cauchy: Collaborate in the final verification process, demonstrating their mathematical prowess.
• Xu Yun and Riemann: Discuss the discovery process, with Riemann explaining the steps taken to narrow down the location of the new planet.