Chenxi drew the shape of a cotton plant and the appearance of cotton flowers on the paper.
Ever since being inspired by Di Yingxue's painting skills, Shenxi has been practicing calligraphy and painting diligently every day.
Although there is still a gap between her calligraphy and paintings today and those of Di Yingxue, they are worlds apart from what they were before.
Moreover, the original owner was already quite good at writing and drawing, and with such memories and physical coordination, learning naturally became much faster.
Nowadays, even someone who doesn't know cotton can recognize it by looking at the cotton pattern on paper if they see the actual cotton plant.
Shenxi is very satisfied with her current painting skills. She can paint anything and make it look like the real thing, which is enough for her. She doesn't want to be a painter anyway.
"Xiuyan, take a look, have you seen this before?"
Xing Xiuyan approached for a closer look, and said somewhat uncertainly, "This looks like a white clover."
White berries? Chen Xi was excited.
Cotton was indeed called "white cotton" in ancient times. After it entered the inland areas, it was not widely cultivated, but was used as an ornamental flower in the gardens of nobles.
Are you sure that's what white butterflies look like?
Xing Xiuyan thought about it carefully, then nodded vigorously: "This servant is sure that this is a white cypress. Back then, the eldest young master of the Wang family in the county town spent a lot of money to get a few plants, and showed them off to people. He often invited people to admire them, saying that they were rare flower varieties planted by noblemen."
"I was fortunate enough to visit the Wang family with my sisters and see this flower once."
"It's been many years, and when I first saw the painting by the leader, I was a little uncertain. But because the flower is quite special, with its soft and pure white blossoms, I became certain of it."
Chenxi was utterly excited. It seemed that cotton had already spread inland. Following the clues, it wouldn't be difficult to find its origin.
"I wonder if the Wang family still has any white berries?"
Xing Xiuyan shook her head: "I only saw it once. After that, I heard that the Wang family moved to their main residence in the capital. The Wang family's courtyard and land have been sold. I don't know if they left behind any white paper."
After calming down, Chenxi realized that even if they wanted to plant cotton, they would have to wait until next spring. They just needed to find enough cotton seeds before spring arrived.
If we can find cotton this winter, that would be even better, as cotton clothes are more comfortable to wear.
She was particularly uncomfortable wearing the linen underwear she used to wear, and she also couldn't get used to the silk underwear she wore now.
She prefers pure cotton.
Moreover, once cotton is widely planted and used, winters will not be so difficult for people in the north.
Moreover, cotton can be spun into clothing, which is also a major issue related to the national economy and people's livelihood.
Go back and search the Wang family's former residence to see if there are still cotton plants.
Chenxi yawned, feeling a bit sleepy, but she couldn't go to sleep right away because there was something she hadn't been able to ask clearly.
Seeing Shenxi yawn, Xing Xiuyan tidied her up again and helped her lie down.
Shenxi had been "semi-forced" to be served by Di Yingxue for so long that she had gotten used to being taken care of by the person around her.
Shen Qing tidied up and lay down again. Xing Xiuyan dimmed the lights and left the outer room.
Shen Qing opened her eyes wide, knowing that her older sister would definitely continue to ask questions.
But to everyone's surprise, after yawning again, Chenxi fell asleep instantly.
Shen Qing: ......
My older sister has such good sleep quality.
Shen Qing leaned against Shen Xi and gradually drifted off to sleep, after all, the day's competition had been exhausting enough.
Xing Xiuyan, who was in the outer room, did not sleep. Instead, she made more than a dozen menstrual belts for Chenxi by the light of the lamp.
The next day, when it was fully light, Chenxi finally woke up.
Upon discovering that Shen Qing was no longer there, they learned that Shen Qing had returned to the army base in the early hours of the morning for training.
Shen Xi slapped her forehead. Why was she so sleepy? She had wanted to lie down and have a good chat with Shen Qing. The reason she was lying down was simply because she felt tired and it was more comfortable to lie down.
She didn't want to overexert herself, so when she was tired she naturally wanted to lie down, but she fell asleep instantly as soon as she lay down.
Shen Qing left a message: If the commander is looking for her, look for her in the military.
Actually, the details weren't that important anymore; she already knew the basic outline of the matter and the general outline of the events.
Now, it's time to bring up the two main figures in this incident.
Shen Xi didn't go to find Shen Qing again, nor did she intend to have Shen Qing testify. Her Qing'er couldn't be involved in this trouble.
Qi Xiuwen, Qi Xiuwu, Zhang Feng, Zhao Rong, and Pan Ruoqiao were already waiting in the conference hall.
The original plan was for Shenxi to return to the county town. If there were no other matters to attend to and some details to be finalized, Shenxi should set off.
Shen Xi walked into the meeting hall with a stern face, and the others immediately saluted: "Greetings, Commander!"
Shen Xi hummed in agreement and sat down in the seat of honor. Xing Xiuyan brought out tea and placed it on the table for the leader and several subordinates.
Then she stood quietly behind Chenxi.
Shen Xi didn't say a word, but stared sharply at Zhao Rong.
Zhao Rong shivered. The commander had never looked at him like that before; it was quite unsettling.
"Sir, what mistake have I made?"
Shen Xi remained silent, her gaze sweeping over Qi Xiuwu and Zhang Feng.
Both of them shivered; the leader's demeanor was too domineering.
They all bowed and said, "Please give us your instructions, Commander!"
Shen Xi's expression did not soften as she looked at Pan Ruoqiao.
Pan Ruoqiao usually doesn't enter the training area, but today Shen Xi had a messenger bring her here.
Pan Ruoqiao also shivered, thinking, "It seems that today's events are related to her."
She also bowed and said, "Your subordinate requests instructions from your superior!"
Shen Xi then asked, "Are there any major oversights in the elite troops you manage?"
Upon hearing this, the four knew that something important had happened. If it weren't something important, their leader certainly wouldn't have asked such a question!
But after thinking it over and over, I really couldn't think of anything so important that could make the leader so stern.
"We don't know!" the four men said very solemnly. "Please enlighten us, sir!"
"Alright, let me ask you, how is Bian Fei?"
Zhao Rong answered first: "Bian Fei is nineteen years old this year. It was my subordinates who discovered his outstanding talent and suggested promoting him to squad leader. I don't know what serious mistake he has made?"
He was uneasy. This was the person he had recommended. He admired Bian Fei; he was hardworking and intelligent.
Chen Xi snorted. Talented? There are many talented people, but if you can't control your lower body and risk violating military discipline to seduce women, how can you accomplish great things!
Chenxi then asked, "How is Qi Danu?"
Zhang Feng bowed and said, "I have always personally managed the female soldiers. Qi Danu has trained quite hard, but she is not very talented and has been punished quite a bit."
Shen Xi nodded. She trusted Zhang Feng; he was upright and honest, and would never do anything sordid.
Pan Ruoqiao also bowed and replied, "Reporting to the commander, Qi Danu is quite lively, warm and active, and she never complained when she was punished!"
Shenxi then asked, "So, you have a relatively positive opinion of these two people?"
The group was taken aback. What terrible mistake could these two have made?
Seeing the group's mixture of fear and confusion, Chen Xi shouted, "What is the fourth rule of military regulations?"
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