Shen Laoer packed the bicycle in a big box and put it in the carriage. Jiang Miao asked someone to carry it out and opened the box. The bicycle that had been hidden all the way finally came out.
Looking at this strange-looking car with only two wheels, everyone's faces were full of questions.
"Princess, is this cart pushed? It only has such a small basket, and it can't hold anything..."
The appearance of the bicycle is the same as that of modern bicycles, except that it is not painted and does not have all kinds of fancy decorations. It is the simplest appearance and is a little larger than the previous bicycles.
Jiang Miao stepped forward and touched it fondly. She couldn't wait to get on and ride it.
When the servants next to her asked, Jiang Miao took the time to answer their questions.
"This is a pedal-based means of transportation. It is much faster than walking."
"Pedals? Can this really be ridden?"
Everyone was dubious. It wasn't that they doubted Jiang Miao's words, but the car was unsteady on its own, and they couldn't help but fall while riding on it.
"I'll go back and change into some light clothes, so I can show you how to ride!"
Jiang Miaofeng was so furious that before anyone could react, she had already run back to the backyard.
She came back in less than a quarter of an hour. Jiang Miao was not wearing a skirt. She was wearing a short coat and trousers, with the trousers tied into suede boots. This outfit was really shocking.
No girl in Dayan wears pants outside. Not to mention women, even high-status men don’t wear them like this. Only those laborers with low status who have to do menial work and whose robes are large and inconvenient wear pants directly.
outside.
"The princess...she..."
As soon as Jiang Miao came out, there was an uproar in the crowd, and the boys all moved their eyes away, not daring to look at her.
Jiang Miao ignored everyone's reaction. She could understand everyone's concerns. Even if overseas women were liberated in their previous lives, the transition from skirts to trousers would take a long time.
But this is Qiongzhou, and Jiang Miao's prestige is great in Qiongzhou. Although there will be obstacles to what she wants to do, she will definitely get it done.
At this time, she wanted to promote trousers. When bicycles become popular in the future, everyone will naturally know that trousers are much more convenient than skirts.
"Miaoya, let them check you first and then try again."
When Shen Yanqing saw that Jiang Miao was about to get in the car, he felt uneasy.
The car was tall and heavy. If Jiang Miao accidentally fell it, Shen Yanqing would be heartbroken.
He didn't have any objections to Jiang Miao's dress. In Shen Yanqing's eyes, whatever Jiang Miao did was right. Whatever she wanted to do, she just let it go. He would be Jiang Miao's most solid support.
"All right."
Jiang Miao originally wanted to go directly, but seeing the worry in Shen Yanqing's eyes, she compromised.
Several servants went up to check it carefully and confirmed that there was nothing wrong with the bike before letting Jiang Miao ride it. Jiang Miao looked like "you are too worried", which made Shen Yanqing helplessly knock her forehead.
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"I'm not worried about you yet..."
"Well, my husband is the best!"
Jiang Miao squeezed his fingers affectionately and coquettishly whispered to him.
The servants of the Shen family have long been accustomed to strange things. They all know that the two masters are in love with each other and have not grown tired of it for more than ten years, which is really enviable.
"You."
Shen Yanqing could only let her go, but Jiang Miao knew it well. Although she had not ridden a bicycle for more than ten years, the familiar feeling came back when she held the handle.
She got on the saddle and stepped on the pedal. She stumbled a little at first. The yard was full of people, all coming to watch her ride.
Some people said before that her dress was inappropriate, but when Jiang Miao got on the bike and started moving, everyone realized how convenient pants are.
At this moment, everyone was not only surprised that the car was going fast, but also that Jiang Miao's shocking clothes were really more convenient than a skirt.
If they could dress so lightly when doing work, it would make their work a lot easier.
Everyone was thoughtful, no longer thinking that Jiang Miao was up to something.
The Shen family's yard was not small. Jiang Miao rode back and forth in a circle. It usually took more than half an hour to complete the yard, but this time she rode back and forth in less than a quarter of an hour. She waited for the car to stop and got off.
Although riding a bicycle is fast, it is also physically demanding. Jiang Miao was sweating all over.
Shen Yanqing took the handkerchief and wiped the sweat off her forehead and face, and put on the robe she had prepared long ago.
"Put it on, you just sweated, be careful of the wind."
Jiang Miao didn't refuse and just let the man arrange it.
"Thank you sir."
She had been riding for so long, and everyone was itching to see her.
This bicycle is really a good thing. With it, they can save a lot of time.
However, this bicycle is also precious and only the master can ride it. They are considered lucky just by looking at it.
Jiang Miao took Shen Yanqing's hand and led him to the bicycle.
"Mr., would you like to ride on it and give it a try? When this bicycle is mass-produced, you will also have a means of transportation."
She was still thinking about promoting this bicycle in Qiongzhou City. She just looked at the drawings given by Shen Laoer and asked the workers who made parts. Now that they are very skilled in making bicycles, mass production is not impossible.
Shen Yanqing was also a little moved when Jiang Miao rode the lap just now.
Men all love cars, and bicycles are also considered cars.
He nodded and agreed to come down.
"good."
Jiang Miao regained her energy and told him some key points on how to ride a bicycle quickly and steadily. Shen Yanqing answered them one by one.
It was his first time riding. Jiang Miao asked Zhu Kuan to help hold the back seat. Shen Yanqing took a deep breath, picked up his robe and stuffed it into his belt, then stood up and sat on it.
Mr. Shen has always been successful in his studies and politics, and has never encountered any setbacks. However, this time he was in trouble.
Unexpectedly, Shen Yanqing was good at everything, but couldn't master balance.
He just got on the bike and fell down before he could take a few steps.
"Crack!"
There was a strange calm in the crowd. Everyone had straight faces and lowered their heads. They began to regret why they were here to watch and even saw their master's jokes.
They won't be offended, right?
Everyone was extremely panicked, but Jiang Miao burst out laughing.
"Hahahaha, it turns out there are things you are not good at. Now I have a balance..."
Jiang Miao went up and pulled the person up. Shen Yanqing's face was sullen, and she was in a trance.
Obviously, he didn't expect that he would fall down in public.
"Okay, falling is normal. I think when I first rode a bicycle, I fell so many times that my knees were bruised..."
Jiang Miao subconsciously comforted him, completely unaware that her words had been exposed.
Shen Yanqing raised his eyes and caught the point of her words.
Miaoya said that when she rode a bicycle for the first time...
But she had never learned it at the eldest princess's mansion before...
