The eldest prince rode his bicycle very fast and felt unprecedented relaxation.
The car was driving steadily on the cement road, fast and convenient, and everyone was amazed.
Du Shaoxuan was eager to try, "Can this bicycle be ridden by one person?"
Mu Wanqing nodded with a smile, "Yes, it can be ridden on most roads, and the direction can be controlled at will. It is the most practical and convenient way to travel."
This had a huge impact on everyone. The ministers were all smart people and had realized what the introduction of the bicycle meant.
It has changed the previous way of travel. It is light and practical and will definitely be sought after by everyone.
"How much is this one?"
Mu Wanqing smiled, "Two hundred taels."
It is much cheaper than everyone imagined. Buying a carriage costs at least one or two hundred yuan, and you also have to hire a coachman and a horse, which is a lot more expensive.
Besides, bicycles can go wherever horse-drawn carriages can go, and bicycles can also go wherever horse-drawn carriages cannot go.
The streets and lanes are no longer restricted and parking is convenient.
"Leave one for me."
"Leave one for me, too."
Senior officials are not short of money and cannot miss out on fashionable things. They may not know how to ride them, but they must have them.
Du Shaoxuan had already stopped the eldest prince's bicycle and said, "Eldest prince, let me ride it."
The eldest prince hadn't ridden enough yet, "You can't."
"Teach me." Du Shaoxuan didn't think there was anything shameful in learning from a child.
This is also one of the reasons why the eldest prince likes him.
The eldest prince's eyes lit up. This was a good idea. He gave up his bicycle and provided technical guidance on the side.
Du Shaoxuan had no idea where to go at first, but after falling down, he quickly mastered the skills. From riding crookedly in the beginning, he became more and more skilled.
He rode his bicycle in circles proudly, laughing heartily.
This is so interesting, he likes it.
The others watched with envy, but they were too embarrassed to plead with the eldest prince.
The eldest prince pretended not to know and pulled Mu Wanqing's arm, "Sister Qingping, can you make a few small bicycles for girls? I'll pay for them."
Mu Wanqing gave a total of three bicycles this time, one for the Queen Mother, one each for the Emperor and the eldest prince.
After hearing what he said, Mu Wanqing reacted, "Is it for the three princesses?"
She gave the princess Russian nesting dolls and an exquisite jewelry box.
It's not that she favors boys over girls, but the last time the eldest princess fell off her horse at school, the queen mother called her into the palace and had a few words with her.
Mu Wanqing didn't quite agree with the idea that a princess should be pampered and shouldn't have any scars on her body, but she could only express respect for the royal family's education.
The eldest prince held her hand tightly. In his eyes, Princess Qingping was a very magical person who could come up with all kinds of fun and interesting things. "Yeah, they like it too."
Mu Wanqing touched his head and said, "Got it. I'll have someone get a batch of small-sized bicycles."
It is just right to develop the toy market and sell it at a higher price than adults' toys.
The eldest prince doesn't like others touching his head, but Princess Qingping can.
Because she is smart, maybe touching him more will make him smarter.
It brings you blessings and wisdom, nothing wrong with that.
He looked at Du Shaoxuan who was riding his bicycle around and pouted, "Uncle is so childish."
Even more childish than him!
A hint of smile flashed across Mu Wanqing's eyes, "This is called a pure heart."
He was making noise and she was laughing, it was good.
The eldest prince never understood one thing. "You are so smart, why do you like someone like your cousin? It's not that he is bad, but sometimes he is too...straightforward."
Mu Wanqing did not treat him as a child, but as a friend to whom she confided her heart.
"Du Shaoxuan is pure, sincere and passionate. He expresses his feelings directly without any scruples. I am too smart, too thoughtful and too cold-hearted, so I need someone like him."
In fact, Du Shaoxuan is a rare smart person, but few people see this.
He knew what she liked, so he expressed it boldly.
Unlike some men, who would only give subtle hints no matter how much they liked someone, she was too lazy to receive these signals and ignored them all.
In fact, she is so beautiful and smart that many people like her over the years, but she has no time to pay attention to all the concerns and reservations.
The eldest prince liked her attitude of equal respect, instead of treating him like a child. "Is this considered complementary?"
He could always feel those unique qualities in Mu Wanqing.
Mu Wanqing laughed, "Yes, they complement each other."
As soon as the bicycle was launched, it became popular throughout the capital.
Each high-ranking official owned one, and once they appeared on the streets of the capital, they immediately attracted everyone's attention.
Only those who have ridden a bicycle know how convenient it is. It can pass through even the narrowest roads, and you can ride whenever you want and stop whenever you want. There is no need to keep a few horses and grooms.
On the streets you can see groups of second-generation officials and rich people riding bicycles around, showing off and competing with each other in various ways.
Mu Wanqing doesn't ride a bicycle very often, but she donated ten bicycles to the Ministry of Households. If anyone wants to use them, please let me know in advance.
This made other departments very envious. Princess Qingping was open and generous in her work. Why wasn't she their superior?
Imperial Palace, Hall of Mental Cultivation
"Princess, the emperor invites you in."
The eldest princess walked in only after getting permission, bowed to the busy emperor, and boldly stated her intention directly.
"Father, please talk to the Empress Dowager and ask her to allow us to ride bicycles."
The emperor had few children and loved them all very much. However, he was too busy every day and did not have much time to spend with his daughters.
He looked at his graceful eldest daughter. Time passed so quickly. The little girl who was just learning to speak has grown up so much. In a few years, she will be able to get married.
He said softly, "The Queen Mother is worried that you will get hurt. I also fell a few times when I first started learning."
The eldest princess stood tall, her dark eyes sparkling, "Father, although we are princesses and seem to have luxurious clothes and delicious food, we don't even have the freedom to ride a bicycle. Isn't this a joke?"
She argued with reason, unwilling to become a pampered canary, growing up step by step, getting married and having children.
The emperor put down his brush, rubbed his brows, and patiently coaxed, "Last time you were injured and lay in bed for several days, which frightened the queen mother. She has always loved you the most, so please be considerate of the queen mother."
The eldest princess was very depressed. This is what the teacher said, to bind in the name of love.
"Princess Qingping is also a woman, but she is able to serve the court, contribute to the welfare of the people. Father, I also want to be such a person."
During the past few years at the Royal Technical School, she has seen all kinds of life, learned a lot, and gained more ideas.
The emperor did not understand the little girl's mind and did not have the energy to care about her. It should have been the queen's responsibility to discipline the princess, but he never had another queen, so the empress dowager took on this responsibility.
In July and August every year, several children were packed up and sent to school, under the care of Mu Wanqing.
"The Queen Mother doesn't like this. If you go against it, she may not let you go to school anymore."
His daughter doesn't need to work so hard. She just needs to dress up beautifully every day and eat, drink and have fun happily.
The princes have to take responsibility, while the princesses just need to live happily.
The eldest princess felt so aggrieved and her eyes were red. She was already 11 years old and was not a girl who could be easily fooled.
"The Queen Mother doesn't like Princess Qingping, but Princess Qingping can still live freely and is not affected at all because she is powerful enough."
The emperor had a headache. This child has always been sensible, so why did he go against his usual habit and make a fuss this time?
Obviously, it’s just a small matter.
"Don't cry, if you want to ride a bike, go ahead and ride. I'll take responsibility if anything goes wrong."
The eldest princess pursed her lips and said, "Father, I...I want to live with Princess Qingping."
The emperor was confused, "What?"
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"The Princess of Qingping County requests an audience."
The emperor took a deep breath and said, "Let her in."
As soon as Mu Wanqing came in, she noticed that the atmosphere was not right. "Princess, are you here too? It seems that I came at the wrong time. I will come after you and your daughter finish talking."
She quickly put oil on her feet and ran.
But the emperor stopped her, "Wait a minute, Qingping, the eldest princess said she wants to live with you." It must be her who caused this!
Mu Wanqing: ...??? Is there something wrong with your brain?
The eldest princess looked at her pitifully, "Teacher, don't you welcome me to live in the Princess's Mansion?"
Mu Wanqing was shot even when she was lying down. What was wrong with her? "If you get a minor injury at school, the Queen Mother will call me into the palace to scold me. Why would I ask for trouble?"
Although she didn't suffer any loss, she must be unhappy.
She is not crazy, and helping the royal family to discipline the children is a thankless task.
It is the duty to manage well. It is a grave sin to manage poorly.
If there are bumps and bruises, I will blame you. If there is any harm, I will blame you even more.
The Queen Mother was watching her, and she didn't want to get into trouble.
Whoever gives birth to the child should take care of it.
One year and two months was her limit, and she didn't care much, just threw people into the class and that was it.
The eldest princess was thinking, "You are not at a disadvantage, I will pay for your living expenses, five thousand taels a year, how about that?"
Mu Wanqing didn't want to take on this hot potato. "No matter, Your Majesty, the princess has entered her rebellious teenage period. Please take good care of her."
The emperor didn't understand, "What period?"
Mu Wanqing is usually very busy and doesn't want to get involved in such matters.
"Youth is a rebellious period. When you reach a certain age, you are not happy with everyone. I think I am the greatest in the world."
The emperor was overwhelmed when he heard this. "You are a woman, and you are so smart. If you do me a favor, I will... allow you one thing."
Mu Wanqing wanted to refuse, but after hearing the last sentence, she immediately changed her mind. "How about this, Princess, you come and start a newspaper."
The eldest princess is already half-grown up, with no place to vent her energy and her needs not being met. She stays in the deep palace but yearns for the outside world, feeling the pain of being tied up hand and foot.
It can also be said that she is just whining without any reason, so let her do something interesting.
The eldest princess was stunned. "What newspaper?"
"Have you seen the court gazette? Just follow that model and gather a few like-minded companions to work together." Mu Wanqing's eyes rolled, and inspiration came to her. "As for the content, you can solicit manuscripts from outside and sell them when the time comes. You should first consider the positioning and what group the newspaper is targeting."
The eldest princess' eyes lit up, "Teacher, please give me some advice."
Mu Wanqing thought for a while, "I suggest making a newspaper about food, drink and entertainment, introducing the customs and habits of the capital, visiting various shops, and going deep into the four aspects of clothing, housing and transportation to make it a life guide."
"Next, teach one dish or one snack each time. Meat, vegetables, seafood, snacks, seasonings, etc. are all fine."
The princess' heart moved, "Public recipe?"
Mu Wanqing tailored the recipe for the eldest princess. The recipe might be extremely difficult for others, but it is easy for the eldest princess.
"Yes, start with the simplest ones, like home-cooked pickles, preserved eggs, salted eggs, fermented bean curd, sweet wine, etc. These can benefit the people and improve people's livelihood. When you have accumulated a certain amount of money, you can organize and bind it into a book. The title of the book will be "Zhongkui Lu". The goal is to let all women have a copy. If you can do this, you will be remembered in history..."
All of these require a lot of time and energy, but they are also great things that benefit the country and the people.
If a woman from the market can learn a few tricks, a family can be supported.
This is not an easy task, but the eldest princess has a noble status and can mobilize a lot of resources. It can be said that she has the right time, place and people.
It doesn’t matter if you are young, as long as there are people to help check. Can the emperor just sit back and do nothing when problems arise?
In an era when people could get married at the age of fifteen, the princess was not considered young. Besides, where were the real children in the palace? They were all very clever.
The eldest princess was so excited that her face turned red. "I am willing to do it. Please teach me, teacher. I want to write a book and go down in history!"
She suddenly felt that life was full of hope and was as excited as if she had been injected with chicken blood.
Emperor: ...When it comes to fooling people, Mu Wanqing is the best.
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