Xu Qing imitated Jiang He's actions and wiped the ginger seedling's leaves using an old, yellowed cloth on the table that bore faded marks from past use.
It was previously used by Jiang He to wipe her sword. She had two cloths, but the other one was too dirty and had been thrown away. A sword must be well maintained, as it is a swordsman's life.
...Of course, that's not the case anymore. The old sword was wrapped in a cloth and tossed under the bed by Jiang He. Now, she only uses a blunt sword for regular practice that didn't get dirty; she would sheathe it right after practice, preserving most of the oil layer on the blade.
It seemed like wiping plant leaves could encourage better growth, though Xu Qing wasn't sure if this was just an illusion. Zhou Suzhi's kitchen plant didn't look as vibrant as the one they were caring for; its leaves were very full and strong, making Xu Qing wonder if it would ever bloom.
