Chapter 143 CFV Ch.143 Beneficial (1)

Qin Gui was very busy for the coming days, working on the compound bow 2.0.

The craftsmen were arranged by Empress Wei. originally, when she was living in the palace, Qin Gui only needed to send the drawings to the craftsmen and let them work out the changes themselves. But now that she was out of the palace and had the token that Empress Wei gave her, she simply went in and out of the Ministry of Works to discuss with the craftsmen face to face.

The Ministry of Works had been instructed by the emperor early on that they were not to discuss of this in private.

By the time the new composite bow was made, it was already five days after.

Compared with the one taken away by the emperor, this new compound bow was obviously much more refined. Both the axis of the pulley and the string distance were adjusted.

The different axis and bowstring distances had different effects on the accuracy and speed of the compound bow. The craftsmen worked day and night on fifty to sixty before they found one which they felt had the best stability and accuracy. However, it was still a far cry from the ones made in the future.

Qin Gui took the compound bow with her and came out of the Ministry of Works in a good mood.

The carriage was parked right near the alleyway to the Ministry of Works. She had just turned out of the alleyway and was about to get into the carriage when she ran into Qin Zhun, the Zhongyi Marqui, who was walking this way.

Only then did Qin Zhun notice Du Ruo holding something that was wrapped tightly in cloth. From the outer shape, it seemed to be a bow...What is this girl doing with a bow?

Without waiting for him to ask the question, the carriage had already begun to move and he could only watch as it drove away.

Qin Zhun’s eyes darkened. Without saying anything, he walked into a wine house across the street and went straight up to a seat on the second floor.

At the table, Second Prince Gu Jing and Yelu Luan had just withdrawn their gazes from the window. Gu Jing greeted Qin Zhun with a smile. “Uncle, please sit.”

“Your Highness.” Qin Zhun quickly bowed to Gu Jing first, followed by Yelu Luan.

Since Qin Xin was reduced to a concubine by Empress Dowager Liu, Qin Zhun had not seen Gu Jing since.

He was a proper marquis but ended up being reduced to a concubine’s “father”. He really didn’t know how to face Gu Jing. But unexpectedly, Gu Jing was still happy to call him Uncle.

Gu Jing’s regard towards him was evident, so Qin Zhun who had been depressed for a few days was able to feel a little better.

After Qin Zhun sat down and they exchanged some pleasantries, Gu Jing mentioned, seemingly unintentionally, “I just saw Third Young Mistress Qin down there. Did she just come out from the Ministry of Works?” While speaking, he glanced out the window again.

Qin Zhun followed Gu Jing’s gaze out of the window. Straight into the alley she came out from was the Ministry of Works.

Qin Zhun said in disbelief, “Your Highness, that girl was just coming out for a stroll.” How could she possibly be visiting the Ministry of Works!”

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