C42 Undercurrent

Xie E took the bamboo branch from Zhao Zhen's hand and gave it to him.

Zhao Ji carefully studied the bamboo shoot, and under Xie E's explanation, he understood the theory behind using bamboo brushes, and was extremely impressed, especially with the shape of the tip of the brush that was carved out of Xie E's little knife.

Xie E replied humbly and poured some ink into the bamboo shoot