Ye Xinyan is well-traveled and knowledgeable, but that doesn't mean others aren't surprised.
Neither Jinrong nor the others had ever seen, nor could they imagine, such a self-moving thing; they instinctively sat up straight, watching the craftsman carry in an iron box.
The box wasn't large, but judging by the craftsman's hold, it seemed somewhat heavy.
Shi Yin sought Jinrong's permission to place the box on the table in the front of the hall.
The lid and corners of the box had latches; after lifting the lid, nothing was removed, but the corner latches were also opened.
A small steam engine model fixed on an iron plate was revealed.
Unlike a typical steam engine model, the power output from this small model was transmitted via a crankshaft and connecting rods to a disk, upon which stood a thumb-sized, vividly carved wooden monkey.
