Zhao Xuan opened the small paper bag, took out the piece of shredded paper from it, looked at it over and over again, and said slowly: "This kind of paper is very ordinary. It's sold everywhere. However, the lotus pattern on the top is very special. It's hard to see such a feat these days. As far as I know, this skill was lost more than 100 years ago. ”

Isn't it painted? Shen Yun asked, "Can you see what kind of carving it is?"

Zhao Xuan replied: "This technique was mainly used to carve jade pendants worn by young women. Each set of such jade pendants is composed of at least three jade pieces of different shapes and sizes. My great-grandmother passed down a set of jade pendants of this carving, but it was much rougher than it. ”

Three words immediately popped up in Shen Yun's mind - Jade Secret Envoy!

If it is really as Zhao Xuan said, this ink lotus flower is the rubbing pattern on the jade pendant, then nine times out of ten it is the jade secret envoy.

I don't know what means Steward Qin used to expand the pattern of a piece of jade on the jade envoy's body. If he is discovered by the Jade Secret Envoy, he has nine lives, which are not enough to kill. That's why it's so painstakingly preserved.

And the reason why Steward Qin risked his life and extended this jade pattern must have been because he had seen the viciousness of the secret mansion's actions, and wanted to find out who the jade secret envoy was through this group of jade pendants, so as to find an opportunity to fight back.

Of course, all of this is speculation. Steward Qin is dead, and this ink lotus has become a suspense. Shen Yun didn't expect to find the jade secret envoy from the sea of people through it.

Through this incident, he appreciated Zhao Xuan a little more. He intends to establish his own spy team, Zhao Xuan is brave and strategic, and has seen people, so he can be entrusted with important tasks. However, this matter is not in a hurry for the time being, and we will talk about it when the trouble of Zhang Zhushu is solved.

As for Master Zhang...... I can't rush either. With Zhao Xuan staring at it for the time being, Shen Yun focused on the new mental method.

Four days later, it was Shen Yun's turn to hand over to Steward Zhang. In the afternoon, he returned to Tiger Leap Hall.

Steward Zhang was overjoyed when he saw him, and opened his mouth, but his face hesitated.

"Something?" Shen Yun took the initiative to ask when he saw this.

Steward Zhang smiled all over his face: "You haven't been here these days, and you don't know that Steward Qin has resigned from his errand, right?"

Shen Yun pretended to be surprised: "I really haven't heard of it." When did he quit his errand?"

"It was a few days ago. Steward Qin suddenly returned. At noon, the little one met him at the gate of the courtyard. The little one thought he was taking a vacation early. Unknowingly, he came back on purpose to quit his errand. Seeing that he was also interested, he was immediately encouraged, and talked about gossip. In the end, he predicted with confidence, "Steward Qin will come back." ”

"Are you sure?" Shen Yun couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.

Steward Zhang nodded affirmatively: "His salary hasn't been paid yet." ”

When Shen Yun heard this, his heart "clucked", and he said secretly: Oh, I forgot about this stubble......

Who quit their jobs and don't pay their salaries? This is definitely a big flaw!

At this time, Steward Zhang said again: "Elder Jin is not here. Our library is under the management of Elder Jin, and without Elder Jin's nod, who would dare to pay him a salary? Therefore, Steward Qin was unlucky, so he could only get free in the future, and then come back on a special trip to settle the salary. ”

"Makes sense. Shen Yun secretly breathed a sigh of relief, "Steward Qin has taken good care of me, and when the time comes, I will be the east and invite him to a meal, which can be regarded as a meal for him." I'm a newcomer, and I don't know which restaurant nearby tastes good, so I have to ask you to help pick a good one, and accompany Steward Qin to have a few drinks. ”

"Ouch, you're welcome! Thank you. Steward Zhang responded, arched, and smiled like a flower.

Shen Yun asked, "Steward Qin is gone, do you have any new arrangements for our library pavilion?"

Steward Zhang is the kind of person who climbs the pole, especially when he talks about gossip. No longer having the previous restraint, he spread out his hands and shook his head: "In the morning, the little one went to Dongyang Courtyard to ask for Elder Jin. I didn't see it. They said that not only did Elder Jin not come back, but Master Fu didn't see anyone in the past month. After a pause, he smiled and arched, "In your opinion, what kind of charter should we have on our side?"

Shen Yun waved his hand: "I just came, and I haven't even touched the ground." Besides, I'm just here to study. After the study tour, I have to go back to the Hongyun Martial Arts Museum. Steward Zhang, you are the old man of the Library Pavilion. What kind of charter is it, you have an idea. ”

Steward Zhang understood-this master came to live in the library pavilion. People didn't want to get involved.

It simply doesn't get any better news than this. Steward Zhang really smiled in his eyes: "You are polite." The little ones don't like to change around, or else, or do they still follow the previous ones?"

Shen Yun nodded: "Okay." This half month, I am on duty. Fifteen days later, you come back to hand it over. ”

"Okay. "Steward Zhang seemed to have completed a big thing, and the whole person relaxed. However, he didn't dare to take advantage of this master, so he took the initiative to add, "If Elder Jin comes back and there is a new arrangement, you will have multiple rounds of classes this time, and the small ones will be made up for you." ”

Shen Yun did not reject rotation in the first place. On duty for a few more days, he happened to read rare books in the small library for a few more days. It's just that according to the rules of the library cabinet, as a steward, you can't go to the small library to read books without authorization. Therefore, this can only be said in the heart. In front of people, he can't be too enthusiastic about the rotation. Yes, he smiled and replied, "Okay." ”

Soon, the handover was complete. Steward Zhang smiled and said, "These days, I'm going to bother you." The little one has a friend who has added a big fat boy, and the little one is going to go on a long trip. You can rest assured that even if there is a knife in the sky, the small one will come back on time. ”

The implication is that he will not stay in the library for the next half month.

This is very good! I can go to the small study to read with confidence! Shen Yun pressed the joy in his heart and bowed his head slightly.

In the blink of an eye, half a month has passed. Steward Zhang came back a day early. In the afternoon of the next day, he went to the first floor of the Library Pavilion to hand over to Shen Yun, twisted his eyebrows, and shook his head: "Elder Jin hasn't come back yet. It's all messed up over there. ”

In the past half a month, Shen Yun has lived a very fulfilling life: during the day, except for going to the dining hall to eat three meals a day, he soaks in the small library. I recorded three rare books from it, and in the evening, I practiced new mental techniques, boxing, and drawing talismans...... Every night it is the middle of the night before I wash up and go to bed.

As for Dongyang Courtyard, he also paid attention, but he never heard that Dongyang Courtyard was in turmoil.

"What's wrong with them?" he asked.

"The little one heard Steward Li say that in the morning, the hall master specially sent the martial arts steward to Dongyang Courtyard to inquire. The military steward is the confidant of the hall master. When he came to ask, he said that the matter had alarmed the hall master. Steward Li said, listening to the meaning of Steward Wu, the hall master is really angry this time, and he wants to hold Elder Jin accountable. You say, can they not be upset on the side of Dongyang Courtyard?" Steward Zhang looked at Dongyang Courtyard and pouted, "This time, they are going to be unlucky." ”

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A certain peak thanks to the book friend Xiuxian, the reward (588 points), thank you!