Manager Zhang looked up and saw that the tall and long-legged Master Guo was walking towards the door of Shen's mansion.
He quickly lowered his head, shut up, and stepped aside.
Shen Yibai smiled and held up his hands to Zhuan Xu, "Your Majesty, the Imperial Master, has made your humble abode shine brightly. It's nothing, just a small matter at home."
Shen Yibai waved his hand, and Manager Zhang quickly retreated.
Zhuan Xu took a deep look at Manager Zhang and said, "Don't leave. There is something going on in Mr. Shen's house. Let's take care of your business first."
"It's not urgent," Shen Yibai said, "The matter is more urgent because the imperial master has to go to Dengzhou in person. Since you are here, do you have anything to tell me?"
"It has been a while since I moved here, and I have never interacted with the neighbors. I never thought that I live so close to Mr. Shen."
Zhuanxu said, "Before I leave this time, I should pay a visit to my neighbors. When I am not at home, my neighbors can help take care of me."
Shen Yibai quickly held up his hands and smiled, "It should be..."
He didn't want to invite the Grand Master into his home. The Grand Master was standing at the door of his house. He felt very uneasy in his heart.
If he enters the courtyard, he doesn't know what he will find...
Therefore, he repeatedly mentioned going to Dengzhou, hoping to urge the national master to get on the road quickly.
But the national master stood at the door, showing no intention of starting in a hurry.
Shen Yibai felt bitter in his heart, but he could only smile and say, "Why are you standing at the door talking? It's really rude of a lower official. If the Imperial Master is not in a hurry to go to Dengzhou... why don't we invite you inside and sit down and talk slowly?"
"Very good." Zhuanxu immediately stepped through the door without hesitation.
Shen Yibai: "..."
He frowned and invited Zhuanxu to sit in the flower hall.
The servants served tea, and the two sat in the flower hall talking.
After Manager Zhang left, the chef and the second chef reported the missing things... What's even more terrible is that they said that all kinds of vegetables and cut meat were returned! exist! leave!
To be honest, if the lost thing was valuable, the person in charge wouldn't be so panicked.
The thing that was lost was not expensive, but it was washed, cut, and ready to eat!
This is what makes him panic!
Why?
Because, this shows that the "evil spirit" who stole the things is eating it and is in the courtyard of Shen's mansion.
You can't see or touch it, but you clearly know that it is beside you. Maybe, at this moment, it is looking at you...
The manager felt a chill on the back of his neck and his scalp was numb.
"No way, no way..." Manager Zhang decided to report to Shen Yibai.
"It just so happens that the Grand Master is here. If he is evil, wouldn't it be a good idea to ask the Grand Master for help?" the chef suggested.
Manager Zhang was stunned when he heard this, "Really?"
The second chef and the chief chef have always been a bit reluctant to deal with it, but today, the second chef actually nodded repeatedly, "That's right! The national master is good at Dharma, so asking him to deal with this evil spirit is perfect! Isn't it better than asking other magic tricks and liars? Reliable?"
Manager Zhang took a deep breath and nodded in agreement, "Listening to the master's words, it seems that the Imperial Master is leaving the capital today?"
"We can't wait until he's gone! When he's gone, who will help catch evil spirits in our house?"
"With him gone, I'm afraid no one can deal with this evil spirit!"
The rough girl on the side came over mysteriously.
Manager Zhang was about to scold him.
The rough messenger girl said, "I heard that something was also lost in the warehouse, which made several people in the warehouse not even bother to eat in the morning. They were so panicked."
When Manager Zhang heard this, he ignored the scolding and quickly waved to her to come forward and explain in detail.
"No valuables were lost in the warehouse, only two brand-new quilts..."
When Manager Zhang heard this, his face turned pale.
"It's broken, it's broken, it's broken..."
"You want to stay in our house forever!"
"No, I have to tell the master quickly! It would be great if I could ask the Imperial Master to destroy this evil spirit!"
After Manager Zhang finished speaking, he panicked and trotted away to the flower hall.
When he arrived outside the flower hall, he was stopped by Shen Yibai's entourage.
Manager Zhang was impatient and poked his head into the room.
Seeing that Master Guo hadn't left yet, he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. It's good that he didn't leave. It's good that he didn't leave... It's still too late.
Zhuan Xu also caught a glimpse of Manager Zhang at the door from the corner of his eye.
"I'm afraid there is something important in Lord Shen's house. Why don't you ask him to come in and ask, so that I can help you before I leave the capital." Zhuan Xu looked calm.
Shen Yibai became more and more nervous, "No need..."
"Master Shen, you're welcome." Zhuan Xu glanced at him.
Shen Yibai immediately felt that his breathing was heavy, and the inexplicable pressure made him almost breathless.
He waved, "Tell him to come in."
The attendant let Manager Zhang in.
Before Manager Zhang came in, the attendant lowered his voice and warned, "Don't talk nonsense!"
Manager Zhang nodded quickly, "No, no."
"I don't see any distinguished guests here? Why are you so rude, poking your head at the door?" Shen Yibai scolded sternly.
"To tell you my lord, it's not a big deal...it's just a small matter in the kitchen." Manager Zhang glanced at Master Guo who was sitting beside him.
"It turns out it's a matter of the kitchen..." Shen Yibai stood up and looked at Zhuan Xu. He cupped his hands and said, "The kitchen is not a big deal, and I dare not delay the Grand Master's departure for Dengzhou. It is a matter of great concern to the country and the imperial court."
Shen Yibai stood up as a farewell gift.
Moreover, it is really inappropriate for an outsider to listen to the problems in the kitchen at home.
Although Zhuanxu was domineering, he had no choice but to stand up and leave at this time.
Manager Zhang was so anxious that he was sweating... We can't let Master Guo leave!
For this matter of exorcising evil spirits, we still rely on the National Master!
But the master waved his hand towards him... to signal him not to talk too much in front of the Grand Master.
Although Manager Zhang was anxious, he kept his mouth shut and watched helplessly as his master sent the Imperial Master out of the courtyard.
Shen Yibai saw Zhuan Xu off and then turned around and came back.
He was sullen and very displeased, "What's the matter, you don't care about the occasion? Didn't you see the Imperial Master sitting in the flower hall? Who is he? Are you poking your head in front of him? I don't want to die anymore, don't drag me to the deep. Home!"
"Master, calm down, there is an evil spirit in the kitchen! They say that the Imperial Master is good at exorcising evil spirits... I thought, since the Imperial Master is in our house, why not take advantage of now..."
Before Manager Zhang finished speaking, Shen Yibai's face changed slightly.
"Evil? What kind of evil? What kind of evil can happen in the kitchen?"
"It's really evil. Why don't we ask the Master to help us before he's gone... Since we are neighbors..."
"What can I do for you?" Zhuanxu's voice sounded again.
He was like a ghost, silent and suddenly appeared a few steps behind Shen Yibai.
Shen Yibai and Manager Zhang were both shocked.
Manager Zhang screamed in fright, his face turned pale, and his legs were shaking.
After all, Shen Yibai had experienced strong winds and waves for a long time. His heart felt a little thumped, but it didn't show on his face.
He turned around and cupped his hands towards Zhuanxu, "Didn't the Imperial Master already leave? Why did he go and come back again and come straight to my house? You..."
Shen Yibai didn't finish his words, but the meaning was obvious - Zhuan Xu was so rude!
Relying on his knowledge of Taoism, he suddenly appeared in someone's yard! This is a thief! It's a robber!
"Don't you want to ask me for help? How can I help you?" Zhuan Xu looked at Manager Zhang, "It's just a little effort, so there's no need to be too polite to me."
Manager Zhang’s heart was pounding. Should he say it or not?
