Fan Zuan first tried out the bicycle made of wood.
This vehicle is rideable, but it has a fatal flaw: it cannot turn.
And like the balance bikes of later generations, it doesn't require pedaling; you just push off with your two feet on the ground.
Fan Zuan rode his bicycle, and Li Ting, Xu Ningyou, Xu Yushan and his wife, the five Li Ruizhang brothers, and even Xiao Sheng all wanted to give it a try.
After trying out the wooden bicycle, Fan Zuan then rode the iron one.
Li Ruiheng rode onto the wooden bicycle.
At first, he couldn't maintain his balance and fell several times, but he got better and better at riding.
Fan Zuan's side received the most attention.
This bicycle was made by Li Ruizhang to be almost identical to a modern one; otherwise, he would have chosen to leave it at Qianji Gate.
My brother's talent in manufacturing is truly exceptional; he was able to achieve this level of skill based solely on my blueprints and descriptions.
[I'll draw some other sketches of everyday items when I have time.]
[I'm rich! I'm making a fortune through books. And it's all happening effortlessly!]
Just as a dozen people were lining up to take turns trying out bicycles, a secret agent from the Qianji Gate reported that Huangfu Chuying had appeared on the earthen ridge where Zhao Yunwan had escaped from the palace.
Did Huangfu Chuying plan this all along? Did she really think we'd let our guard down during the grand court assembly?
[With all her skills, why didn't she escape back to the Great Yue Kingdom?]
Is there still something she cares about here?
[Could it be that they intend to take Xiao Ding away?]
Upon hearing this, Xiao Sheng realized something was wrong. Xiao Ding had gone to Consort Chen's palace today, saying he wanted to keep his sister company.
I hope nothing bad has happened!
However, Consort Chen had the Heavenly Guard.
However, Huangfu Chuying is cunning, and he must return to the palace immediately.
Xiao Sheng immediately bid farewell to Li Ting, who, along with Xu Ningyou, was also planning to go outside the city to take a look.
After killing Zhao Yunwan, Xiao Qingyun left the capital and, carrying Zhao Yunshu's eyes, went to the place where they first met.
This time, only Li Ting and his wife, along with a few bodyguards, went.
Upon reaching Tuling outside the capital city, after meeting up with the secret agents of Qianjimen, Li Ting and Xu Ningyou led the group into an ambush.
Because Huangfu Chuying appeared here several times and wandered around there.
When Zhao Yunwan escaped from the palace, she blocked the exit and set up a magic formation.
When Li Ting and his men arrived to give chase, they were too busy to get a proper look around.
Huangfu Chuying must be looking for that exit.
They wanted to sneak into the imperial city through the exit.
It was completely dark by then.
On the night of the first day of the Lunar New Year, we were staking out this spot. Luckily, everyone here was skilled in martial arts, and thankfully, Li Xingran had them bring hand warmers.
This was Xu Ningyou's first time using a heat pack, and she had to admit, it was really useful.
Li Xingran and Fan Zuan even made foot warmers that can be stuck to the soles of shoes.
In this way, your feet won't get cold, and your body won't get cold in the cold wind.
Xu Ningyou even longed for the modern life her daughter had described.
And the tent that Li Xingran asked them to bring was hidden under a mound of earth. In the darkness, without any lights, it was impossible to spot.
Meanwhile, Huangfu Chuying arrived here shivering, regretting that she should have bought more hand warmers.
Otherwise it wouldn't be so cold. It's a pity that heating pads are not sold during the Lunar New Year.
A few days ago, she had accurately located the cave entrance and marked it, and the formation had been dispelled.
They just need to sneak into the capital tonight and take Xiao Ding and Xiao Yuyan away.
People from the Great Yue Kingdom have already come to pick her up.
Therefore, this is a crucial step that must be succeeded.
Huangfu Chuying chose the evening of the first day of the Lunar New Year because it was a time when every household in Nanchen was still immersed in the joy of the New Year and relaxed their vigilance.
Looking left and right, Huangfu Chuying held her breath, listening to the sounds around her.
Apart from the cawing of a few crows and the sound of the wind, there was no one else around.
Huangfu Chuying lowered her guard and lifted the lid on the ground.
Just as she was about to jump, Xu Ningyou appeared in a flash and pressed on Huangfu Chuying's acupoints.
Huangfu Chuying was in despair at this moment.
In the Great Yue Kingdom, the Huangfu royal family's plan, meticulously crafted over generations, has failed.
No, it hasn't failed yet.
Since we can't break through from the inside, let's try from the outside.
As long as the ruler of the Great Yue Kingdom unites with the Great Liang Kingdom and the strength of several smaller kingdoms, the Southern Chen Kingdom simply cannot withstand them.
Huangfu Chuying surrendered without resistance.
Knowing he was no match for the top martial arts master from the Qianji Sect, Huangfu Chuying knew she couldn't defeat him.
"I didn't expect you guys to have some tricks up your sleeve, ambushing me here." Huangfu Chuying's composure impressed Xu Ningyou.
"Your skills are also remarkable. It took me more than two months, even with so many people on my side, to finally capture you." Putting aside their positions, Huangfu Chuying's escape methods were indeed astonishing.
Xu Ningyou grabbed Huangfu Chuying and jumped down into the tunnel.
Li Ting waited at the cave entrance.
Xu Ningyou led Huangfu Chuying through the underground tunnel at a rapid pace.
This tunnel looks like it was built a long time ago; it definitely wasn't built in recent years.
Furthermore, there is more than one tunnel.
Fortunately, Huangfu Chuying was stopped here; otherwise, who knows what she might have done.
Xu Ningyou led Huangfu Chuying to a fork in the road and stopped.
They carefully observed the ground, looking for traces of people walking on it.
It took quite a while to find the footprints.
move on.
It took them an hour and a half to reach the end of the tunnel.
Xu Ningyou dragged Huangfu Chuying into the imperial city and then fired a signal flare into the sky.
Li Ting quickly ordered the secret agents from the Qianji Gate to block up the tunnel.
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