There is a desk not far away in the room, with several books piled on it.
Most of them were piled there neatly, but a few books were spread out, and beside these books there were bows, arrows, and crossbows.
Liu was naturally literate since he was a child. After a few glances, he could clearly read the contents of the book.
However, Mr. Liu knew every word.
But put together, Liu felt that it was a bit obscure to read, but the contents were all very familiar.
When Mrs. Liu saw Shen Jun's raised eyebrows and said nothing, she suddenly thought of something and her heart skipped a beat.
"Is Miss Shen studying carpentry?"
"Mrs. Liu has also studied these things?" Shen Jun raised an eyebrow and asked, "Could it be that Mrs. Liu also had a carpenter background in her ancestors or..."
"No." Mr. Liu denied it. Although the Liu family was not powerful, they were descended from nobles for several generations.
However, by her father's generation, the family had declined a lot, and none of the children in the family held important positions in the court.
But it's still much better than those poor families.
"but……"
Not sure if she noticed Shen Jun's momentary disappointment, Liu quickly added, "But I have a distant cousin who is very knowledgeable about carpentry and can often make all kinds of weird and novel things. Even though she is not very young, she is very knowledgeable about woodworking." Big, but much better than the average carpenter."
At least Mr. Liu has never seen any carpenter with this ability, who can often make all kinds of novel things.
Most of the things that carpenters punch or make are common furniture and the like.
Because of Liu's words, Shen Jun chatted with Liu for a few more words.
Before meeting Liu's distant cousin, Shen Jun chatted a lot with Liu about her.
Liu's distant cousin must be really capable.
According to Liu, the other party is not only good at craftsmanship, but also has a flexible mind and a bit of imagination.
So much so that you can design some things with your own abilities, but those things look like children's toys in everyone's eyes.
The other party has become a perfect negative example in the family.
She doesn't do her job properly and doesn't look like a dignified lady at all.
Moreover, carpentry is considered a lowly profession among those families.
Everything is inferior, only reading is superior.
Liu's little cousin couldn't take the imperial examination, but learning more about chess, calligraphy and painting would help her future husband harmonize with the harp, which would be better than dealing with wood every day.
"Where is your cousin now?"
Shen Jun became interested in that cousin.
Seeing that Shen Jun was slightly interested, Mrs. Liu quickly continued, "These days, life is not easy for everyone. My cousin is now the only one left, and she will go to my mother's house later..."
It sounds like a real coincidence.
The cousin's father died young, and her mother and stepfather raised her up.
The mother and stepfather had a son, but the younger brother was a bad imitator rather than good at learning. He imitated other people's gambling outside and owed a lot of debt.
When the younger brother was about to be beaten to death by the casino men, it was his stepfather who protected him. The cheaper brother behind him did not die.
Finally died in bed.
My cousin's mother had to sell her property for that idiot, and was so angry that she lay in bed for several years.
After her mother died and her cousin buried the body, she went to Liu's house alone to seek refuge with her mother's relatives.
She doesn't want much, she just wants to use the Liu family's power to give herself a place to stay, otherwise it will be difficult for her to live a better life in this world by herself.
The men around her who were eyeing her might bully her at any time.
Taking advantage of the Liu family's power and status, the cousin took on some carpentry work herself and hired people to help build furniture for others.
You can't make much money, but you can support yourself.
"If nothing else happens, my cousin should still be in the county town now."
When Mrs. Liu said these words, she also looked at Shen Jun cautiously. Her cousin's behavior seemed deviant to others.
I don’t know if this girl Shen Jun will dislike it.
unexpectedly.
Not only did the other party's face show no look of disgust, but it also seemed to show appreciation?
Ms. Liu was puzzled, but if Shen Jun had a good impression of the distant cousin, he might be able to take his cousin on the road with him.
It is a great thing for Mr. Liu that the cousins can have company together.
Not only can I feel more at ease along the way, but if something happens, I will have someone to discuss it with.
Secondly, although the distant cousin relies on the power and reputation of the Liu family in the county, others have to think twice before bullying her.
But that doesn't mean you really have peace of mind.
Outsiders didn't dare to bully her, but the gossipers in the family didn't give her a good look, and there were quite a few people who despised her.
Staying in the county town is indeed not the best choice for my cousin.
…
After learning the news about her distant cousin from Mrs. Liu, Shen Jun kept remembering it.
After arranging things in the village, Shen Jun took some related books exchanged from the system mall to study how to improve these weapons.
She has some ideas, but whether those ideas are feasible and how to implement them is best determined by communicating with real practitioners.
And if you chat with a professional, you might be able to come up with better ideas.
There is not a shortage of carpenters in this era, but the level of many carpenters can only be considered acceptable. The most important thing is that many people are suitable for working according to the rules, and do not have the energy or the idea to tinker with novel gadgets.
To use a common saying in later generations, it is a lack of innovative spirit and ability.
Therefore, after hearing Mrs. Liu say that her cousin could often come up with novel gadgets, Shen Jun became very curious about that person and was looking forward to it.
With this matter hanging in his mind, Shen Jun explained the main things that he would be busy with in the next few days, and took some time to hand over the new training plan to Li Yan and Xue Xian.
Only this time did I take the time to look at that talent exactly.
Nanxi County
Liu's natal family is a big family born and raised in this county. The disaster situation in this county has eased in recent days.
The county town is also more lively and prosperous than other places.
Of course it's definitely not as good as before.
"Is the lady from the Liu family next door in the store today?"
Third Master Zeng stood up from the wicker chair on crutches and asked his grandson's wife in the yard.
The grandson's daughter-in-law was peeling off the bamboo shoots. When she heard this, she said to him, "You just want to bask in the sun today. Why do you want to run into the wooden tree? By the time you go there, you will feel uncomfortable again."
When this matter was brought up, the grandson's daughter-in-law became a little impatient.
