Qin JIu smiled and said: “ This is just a rough-design of it.”


    Indeed, it could be refined!


    Qin Jiu only knew the general concept and design of thepound bow, she was taking a wild guess, coupled with the amazing understanding of the craftsmen, and they coboratively came out with version 1.0 of thepound bow. There was still a huge gap inparison with the bow from theter generations, it was simply just adding rollers to make it less exhausting.


    But, Qin Jiu understood Gu Zhe Zhi’s intentions.


    Qin Jiu remembered that in the novel, Bei Yan and Da Qi had been enemies over the generations. Although they have signed an armistice covenant, they were still defensive of each other. If Prince Bei Yan discovers that the emperor’s health had been deteriorating in recent years, Bei Yan would inevitably raise a war against Da Qi.


    Initially, the emperor had already covered up the issue,but…….


    Qin Jiu nced at the second prince, in the novel, he was not that stupid, is it because he was still young, or that, he had been living an overlyfortable life, and has the halo of the male protagonist, that he didn’t get the emperor’s signal?


    Qin Jiu’s gaze moved left, in the backlight, Gu Zhe Zhi was standing with his hands behind him, the corner of his lips was smiling.


    Since the emperor’s condition couldn’t be kept a secret anymore, Gu Zhe Zhi wanted to let Ye Lu Luan have a peek at their military capabilities? To demotivate Bei Yan’s ambition.


    However, this bow was not even a semi-finished product, it was made to make her cousin happy. The durability of this gear hasn’t been tested yet so it wasn’t possible to mass produce it. There was still a long process ahead until it could be introduced in the army.


    Obviously, this wasn’t a suitable timing, Qin Jiu just stood there quietly and acted innocent.


    Then, she saw the emperor keep her bow.


    Qin Jiu: “……”


    The emperor was in a good mood, thinking that he should inform the empress, to reward Jiu for her creation.


    Everyone gathered and politely sent off the emperor.


    Until the emperor disappeared from their gaze, only then the nobledies rxed and continued on with their activities.


    At half past 11, a pce maid came over and told them: “The royal second princess, it’s time.”


    Xin An hurriedly responded, and everyone followed the pce maid to the Ci Ning pce.


    When they arrived at the Ci Ning ce, they were just in time.


    Empress Wei was leading a group of concubines including the imperial noble consort Yang to congratte the empress dowager, they also presented their own gifts, followed by several elder princesses and the emperor’s princesses, and subsequently thedies from the other residences.


    The atmosphere in the Ci Ning pce was solemn, yet lively.


    After the session ended, an hour and half had passed.


    Everyone was relieved, and stepped out from the pce to attend the banquet.


    Yet for Qin Jiu, she was called by Madam Xu and summoned to the side hall of Ci Ning pce.


    There was a lot ofmotion happening in the hall. Empress Wei, noble consort Yang and the other elder princesses were apanying Empress Dowager Liu.


    The dowager that was 50 years old today was sitting on a heated brick bed, there were white strands of hair showing, but her fair skin was well-cared for, she looked much younger than her actual age.


    The priest, Yun Guang, who was holding a hossu, was standing on Dowager Liu’s side. She still had her sagelike features,and just by standing there, she felt that the priest would drift away anytime now.


    Yun Guang saw Qin Jiu, the moment both of their eyes met, the hossu in her hand trembled slightly.