Ning Boxian looked at the young and steady Ning Youjin sitting across from him, his eyes filled with relief, "My uncle has heard about your situation in Shu. You did a good job."

Ning Youjin was only sixteen when he was admitted to the lottery, and he was also sixteen when he took office in Yu County under the jurisdiction of Sichuan Prefecture. The sixteen-year-old county magistrate was too young, and there were many local snakes in the county government, but Ning Youjin insisted on relying on

He used his own abilities and means to manage Yu County in an orderly manner, which also improved the local economy.

Ning Youjin introduced fruits suitable for local cultivation to the people of Yu County, adding an additional source of income to the people, which directly increased the tax revenue of Yu County, and Yu County's position in Sichuan Province increased a lot.

Ning Youjin was able to be transferred to the capital so quickly, which was inseparable from his own efforts. Ning Boxian didn't have much operation, and his grandnephew was successfully transferred to Shuntian Mansion.

For a sixteen-year-old boy to be so outstanding, he is worthy of being a member of the Ning family.

"Youjin, uncle is looking for you so urgently today because he heard that you just had contact with people from the Tang family on the street?" Ning Boxian asked directly.

Ning Youjin has been in officialdom for two or three years. He doesn't need Ning Boxian to ask the key points. He can directly answer what Ning Boxian wants to hear, "I'm just a young boy from the Tang family. Youjin and the girl from the Tang family are the same."

Not possible."

Ning Youjin's words made Ning Boxian soften his expression, "Okay, okay, don't worry. Regarding your marriage, my uncle will definitely find you a good girl who will help your career, is of the right family, and is gentle, kind, and virtuous."

Ning Youjin's mind flashed to the person who just called her by her name on the street. It seemed like she hadn't seen him for several years. The person hadn't changed at all, which meant that she was having a smooth life.

"It's up to my uncle to make the decision." Ning Youjin stood up and bowed in salute. He didn't have anyone he wanted to marry, so it didn't matter who he married.

"You kid, sit down quickly." Ning Boxian went directly to help Ning Youjin sit down. He really treated Ning Youjin better than his own grandson. After all, he was the heir he chose to replace himself and lead the Ning family in the future.

"There are a few companies that my uncle is currently interested in. Let's take a look at them while there is still time before the end of the year?" Ning Boxian asked in a low voice.

"Listen to your uncle." Ning Youjin nodded.

"Okay, okay, then you go back and rest quickly." Ning Boxian patted Ning Youjin on the shoulder and urged him to rest. Even though he was young, the fatigue caused by the long journey could still be seen.

"Youjin excuses himself." Ning Youjin stood up and bowed before going out.

Not long after Ning Youjin went out, he met the lobby uncle and his cousin. Ning Youjin said hello to them.

"Youjin is back and I've met your uncle." Ning Shuyu, the man in the lobby, looked at Ning Youjin and said with a gentle expression.

"I've seen you. Now I'm going back to the yard to rest." Ning Youjin replied truthfully.

"It's time to have a good rest. It's been a long journey from Shu to the capital. I see you have lost weight. Take a good rest. When you wake up, let your aunt give you food for sex." Ning Shuyu said with a smile.

"Youjin has to excuse himself first." Ning Youjin said before leaving.

Ning Youjin did not look back, and naturally he did not see Ning Shuyu and his son looking at his back and taking a long time to recover.

"Dad, did grandpa really let Ning Youjin bypass you and your uncle and make him the head of the Ning family?" Ning Youyan said angrily.

Ning Shuyu glared at his eldest son, "When will you change your bluffing temperament? You are six years older than Youjin, but look at Youjin, you are so stable at the age of 18. I

It’s your grandfather, so I also choose Youjin.”

"Dad." Ning Youyan looked extremely angry, as if he was having a temper tantrum with a child. Ning Shuyu shook his head as he looked at it.

"Your grandfather did it for the good of the Ning family. Neither your uncle nor I were born in the second rank of Jinshi. Although we have both obtained official positions now, they have no real power. There is nothing we can do if we don't live up to our expectations. You guys are the same way.

We are here, tell me, besides Youjin, who has the demeanor of your grandfather, who else can take on this important responsibility?"

Although Ning Youyan felt uncomfortable in his heart, he really couldn't say anything else. Apart from his uncle, Ning Youjin was the only one in the Ning family who could do anything.

"There is still a bit of self-awareness."

Father and son Ning Shuyu and Ning Youyan turned around at the same time. When they saw Ning Boxian coming over, they were so frightened that they were as obedient as quails. They called out, "Dad (grandfather)."

"Come to the study." Ning Boxian brought the two of them to the study. The people sitting opposite him were changed from Ning Youjin to Ning Shuyu and his son. Ning Boxian's expression did not change at all.

"The most valuable thing about a person is self-knowledge." Ning Boxian said earnestly, "Everyone has different talents. Although I also hope that my children and grandchildren will be successful, I will not force myself if I don't have the talent. Although you are not outstanding, you still have merits. You must be obedient.

That’s good.”

Ning Shuyu and Ning Youyan were praised by Ning Boxian, and they showed a look of pride for no reason. Ning Boxian looked helpless for a while. Fortunately, he was used to it. If it weren't for Ning Youjin, his great nephew, who could rely on him, he would be afraid of being betrayed by his own.

The direct descendants are stunned.

"From now on, when you see Youjin, it will be like seeing me. You are respectful and kind to others. You have always done a good job. Just continue to do so in the future." Ning Boxian continued, "Youjin has outstanding abilities and pure nature. The Ning family

We are all lucky to have him."

"Dad (grandfather), we know."

Ning Boxian was a little relieved. As he said, his two sons and several grandchildren were really obedient and could not make any contribution. It was great that they were not holding back. He was still easily satisfied.

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Chen Xiuyan didn't know about the Ning family's affairs, but Chen Xiuyan told Chu Wenqian about Ning Youjin's affairs.

"The head of the Ning family is going to train the next heir of the Ning family." Chu Wenqian was not surprised at all. Everyone in the capital knew about Ning Youjin's contribution in Yu County.

If he were just an ordinary county magistrate from a poor family, aristocratic families in the capital would also pay attention because he could win over him; Ning Youjin is different. With Ning Boxian here, what he does will be noticed even more. The Ning family's recent threshold is afraid

It's about to be trampled.

A few days later, on the fifteenth day of the twelfth lunar month, Mrs. Wu came to the door with Wu Miaowei.

"Have you heard about the Ning family?" Mrs. Wu sent her daughter and Luo Mingxin away, leaving her alone with Chen Xiuyan and started gossiping.

"What's the matter?" Chen Xiuyan was slightly confused.

"You haven't heard this news..." Mrs. Wu gave a look of contempt.

Then he gloated, "Yesterday at the Life Release Pond of Famen Temple, quite a few noble ladies from the capital's aristocratic families fell into the water one after another. I hope that Mr. Ning, who has just returned from the Ning family, can go into the water and save them. But Mr. Ning is extremely smart.

How can one be fooled? Others are the ones who fall into the trap, and then many pairs are made."

"As the protagonist, Ning Youjin didn't get even a corner of his clothes wet. Not only that, he just passed by without even watching the excitement, leaving only the cries of noble girls one after another beside the release pond, as if in mourning."

(End of chapter)
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