Crazy or What? The Gloomy Prince Kisses Me to Tears Every Night!-Chapter 129 - 119: It Seems the Future Crown Princess Consort Is Truly Formidable
Feng Qiwu then coughed lightly and said, "Probably because they’re too timid, but fortunately, their speed and endurance are quite good. They are of some use to me, so I decided to keep them."
"Oh, now I can rest assured." Bai Susu nodded with a twitching smile.
Soon, servants carried over a large carriage compartment and then fitted saddles and ropes onto the bodies of the black horses.
Ancient carriages, in fact, aren’t that comfortable when you sit in them for too long.
After all, wooden wheels don’t reduce shocks, even if a soft cushion is laid inside the carriage compartment, it still feels bumpy.
However, the wheels of the carriage in front of them were covered with a layer of translucent light yellow gel, resembling modern rubber wheels.
Bai Susu couldn’t help but widen her eyes.
"Shu Kuang, what is this substance on the wheels?" Bai Susu asked in amazement.
Could it be that the ancients already knew how to utilize rubber like this?
That would be too clever!
Hearing Bai Susu’s question, the driver Cheng Zhang quickly replied, "Miss Bai, the substance on the wheels is scraped by a servant from trees. The servant initially wanted to see if this substance, like peach resin, could be eaten, but who knew that after cooking, it became soft and resilient, yet particularly strong. Additionally, it solidified and formed a circle on the pot surface, rolling quietly on the ground. The servant thought to use it on carriage wheels so that the Crown Prince would not be disturbed while riding in the carriage, thus tried applying it to the wheels."
"The servant tested many times, and wheels coated with this gel don’t shake too much even on uneven roads."
Upon hearing this, Bai Susu couldn’t help but give Cheng Zhang a thumbs-up.
"You have great imagination!" Bai Susu praised.
Seeing this, Cheng Zhang quickly lowered his head, "Miss Bai overpraises."
But in his heart, he couldn’t help but think: The Crown Princess Consort is indeed approachable and easy to get along with, no wonder the Crown Prince likes her so much.
Having her as the Crown Princess Consort is truly a blessing for us.
Feng Qiwu saw Bai Susu praise Cheng Zhang like this and immediately frowned in jealousy.
Susu actually showed such an admiring expression towards another man right in front of him.
At that moment, Bai Susu continued to look at Cheng Zhang and asked, "Do you still remember where you discovered these rubber-producing trees?"
"I remember!" Cheng Zhang quickly replied.
Upon hearing this, Bai Susu’s eyes immediately looked at Feng Qiwu with excitement, "Shu Kuang, this should be rubber! It’s very useful! Quickly send someone to protect the place where this tree was found, don’t let anyone cut it down."
Although the rubber in this world seems a bit different from what she knows, just improving the carriage wheels could earn a fortune in the future.
Most importantly, with rubber, her medical gloves and such wouldn’t be far away!
There’s also some kind of contraceptive item, cough cough.
Of course, given the lifespan and population density of ancient people, even if these things that affect birth rates were produced, they wouldn’t be allowed to be widely promoted.
Seeing Bai Susu so concerned, Feng Qiwu couldn’t help but squint slightly.
"Rubber?"
"Yes, uh... this is probably something I read in a travel diary. It said there’s a type of tree that secretes a gel, the structure of this gel is stable and has elasticity, and it can be waterproofed. The most direct use is to make shoe soles with it as they are waterproof and durable," Bai Susu said.
Upon hearing this, Feng Qiwu couldn’t help but squint his eyes.
Then he looked at Cheng Zhang, "Did you hear what Susu said? You are tasked with handling this matter."
As soon as these words were spoken, Cheng Zhang immediately knelt down and said, "The servant obeys the order!"
...
At that moment, the servants had finished installing the carriage.
Ling Han walked forward and said, "Your Highness, we can depart now."
"Hmm, is the food prepared?" Feng Qiwu asked.
Ling Han quickly nodded, "Rest assured, Your Highness, everything inside the carriage is complete."
But inwardly, he couldn’t help but marvel: The Crown Prince used to never care about these minutiae, but now for the Crown Princess Consort, he personally inquires about such trivial matters.
It shows how much the Crown Prince cares about the Crown Princess Consort.
Afterward, Feng Qiwu hugged Bai Susu and got into the carriage.
After getting on the carriage, seeing the interior setup, Bai Susu couldn’t help but reflect: The configuration level of this carriage, put in the modern era, would be equivalent to a Rolls-Royce Phantom, wouldn’t it?
Wicked rich people, they really know how to enjoy life.
But when it’s her turn, she can only say—it’s really nice.
Soon, the carriage began to move slowly.
Unlike the previous carriage, this time, the compartment was indeed stable and quiet, without any sensation of bumpiness.
Feng Qiwu couldn’t help but show a satisfied expression.
When we return, Cheng Zhang shall be rewarded.
...
When they got onto the highway, the four horses began galloping wildly on the smooth path, their speed astonishing.
And because the carriage wheels were wrapped in rubber, the shock absorption was significantly enhanced, thus except on roads with gravel, the rest of the time barely any bumpiness was felt.
Coupled with the swift speed of the horses, unlike modern times, there’s no traffic congestion, therefore by evening, more than half of the journey had been completed, estimating they would reach the northwest smoothly by tomorrow.
Before the sky darkened, the carriage stopped outside an inn.
As soon as the two got off, someone came to greet them.
"Master, you’ve finally arrived? The room has been cleaned, please come in," a short, plump middle-aged man bowed respectfully.
Seeing this, Bai Susu couldn’t help but glance at Feng Qiwu.
Great.
Not a few businesses, huh.
Even here there’s his establishment.
Feng Qiwu merely nodded at him lightly and then took Bai Susu’s hand to head upstairs.
Seeing this, the short, plump man’s pupils instantly quaked, unconsciously looking at Ling Han, using his eyes to ask what was going on.
Although the matter of the Crown Prince giving a dowry of unimaginable value had spread long ago, he always thought his master was merely putting on a show, completing a full act.
Unexpectedly, the master seems to be genuinely serious!
Given the master’s nature, he wouldn’t bother acting in front of servants like them, meaning he’s serious about Miss Bai!
Oh my goodness!
Even a tree that hasn’t bloomed for thousands of years will sprout flowers one day?
It seems the future Crown Princess Consort must be formidable indeed.
Otherwise, how could she tame the proud and cold Crown Prince?
...
Ling Han looked at the short, plump man filled with overflowing curiosity and merely gave him a cold glance, "Ling Yuan, matters concerning His Highness, you ask less of what you shouldn’t, Ling Ying’s still lying in bed!"
As soon as these words came out, the middle-aged man named Ling Yuan instantly shivered slightly, then showed a flattering smile, "Got it, understood!"
