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Volume Two, Eighteen States in the Storm, Chapter 108, Meet the Qingzhou Shepherd

Qingzhou Mu Yu Baijie was born in a poor family and was bullied by those officials who were accused of being a good official since he was a child and a good official who truly serves the people.

But he was born in poverty and could not bear the high expenses, so he came to Qianchengshan to use Confucianism to see if there was any chance.

Yu Baijie, who came to Qiancheng Mountain, originally wanted to join the Confucian Sect. At that time, Kong Zhenqing was still in Qiancheng Mountain and the old master was still there. After learning about Yu Baijie's situation, Kong Zhenqing did not agree to Yu Baijie join the Confucian Sect, but agreed to him study in Qiancheng Mountain.

Not long after Kong Zhenqing left, under Kong Zhenqing's recommendation, Yu Baijie came to the Imperial College of Yindu and returned to Qingzhou to serve after he finished his studies.

Ten years later, due to outstanding political achievements, he was directly promoted to the governor of Qingzhou. The Confucian clan developed in Qingzhou so much that Yu Baijie's secret care was indispensable.

At this time, Yu Baijie was also very confused in the room. He knew the reason why Kong Zhendao came to find him, but he also heard some rumors about Kong Zhendao and Kong Zhenshi. However, when Kong Zhendao recommended him to go to the Imperial College at that time, he could not refuse to help Kong Zhendao.

Just when Yu Baijie was struggling, a knock on the door sounded. Yu Baijie looked out the window in confusion. It was so late, who would come to find him?

"Dad, it's me to open the door." Yu Xining's voice came from outside the door. Yu Baijie stood up and opened the door, "What's the matter so late..."

Before he finished speaking, he saw Ning Xiaochuan beside Yu Xining. Ning Xiaochuan bowed to Yu Baijie, "Sir Yu, you are polite."

"Young Master Ning, I'll talk about it tomorrow if I have something late." Yu Baijie nodded and said, looking at Yu Xining with some blame, as if blaming her for bringing Ning Xiaochuan to him in the middle of the night.

Yu Xining stepped aside without any responsibilities, looking very sensible.

Ning Xiaochuan spoke again, "Mr. Yu, don't hurry to rush the boy away. There are important things to discuss when you come here late at night, and it won't be too late."

"Since it's important, let's talk about it tomorrow. It's so late, I'm a little tired." Yu Baijie still shook his head and rejected Ning Xiaochuan.

Ning Xiaochuan had no choice but to stand up and whisper to Yu Baijie, "Sir, this is an important matter about the election of the head of the Kong family. If you are negligent, the Kong family will be doomed."

"Oh?" Listening to Ning Xiaochuan's words, Yu Baijie raised his head in confusion and looked at the young master of the aristocratic family, "Young Master Ning, this is not a joke."

"There is no lie."

Looking at Ning Xiaochuan's serious expression, it was not good to let Ning Xiaochuan stand outside the door all the time, so he sighed helplessly, "Come in."

Yu Baijie sat upright, Yu Xining walked up to bring tea to Yu Baijie and Ning Xiaochuan. Yu Baijie nodded slightly, "You go down first, I will chat with Master Ning alone."

"Yes." Yu Xining looked at Ning Xiaochuan, bowed and left, leaving Ning Xiaochuan and Yu Baijie in the room.

Yu Baijie took a sip of tea and looked at Ning Xiaochuan, "Tell me, what's the important thing."

"Mr. Yu, in a few days it will be the day of the election of the head of the Kong family. It is logical that this is an internal matter of the Confucian school. Both of you and I are not Kong, so we should not interfere.

But if you appear here today, it will inevitably have an impact on the outcome of the election. Moreover, you are the governor of Qingzhou Prefecture. If the result is not as good as your wishes, it will probably affect your prestige." Ning Xiaochuan said happily.

Yu Baijie suddenly smiled and put down the teacup in his hand, "Young Master Ning, I can hear what you mean. Do you want me not to participate in this election of the head of the Kong family and let me leave Qianchengshan?"

"I know Mr. Kong Zhendao has kindness to you. I understand that you want to repay you. But it is not only Mr. Kong Zhendao who has kindness to you, but the entire Confucian Confucian Confucian family." Ning Xiaochuan continued, "If Kong Zhendao becomes the head of the Kong family, the Kong Confucian Confucian family will probably be over."

"You are too alarmist. No matter what, Mr. Kong is still a direct descendant of the Kong family. Will he still do something that harms the Kong family?

Besides, according to Confucian rules, the eldest son inherited, the Master was assassinated, and his son Kong Zhangxi gave up the position of head of the family and inherited according to the order. The position of head of the family should have been Kong Zhendao." Yu Baijie said righteously.

A breeze blew, and the coolness came. Ning Xiaochuan looked at Yu Baijie, "But some people are more suitable for the position of the head of the family than him. What Kong Zhendao is greedy for is the power of the Kong family and his status and influence in Dafeng, not just to promote Confucianism. If this person is the head of the family, the Confucian school will inevitably be lonely in the future and even lose the status of the first sect of Dafeng. Is this what you are willing to see?"

"Hahaha."

Listening to Ning Xiaochuan's words, Yu Baijie suddenly smiled and shook his head and said, "Ning Xiaochuan, I didn't expect that I would argue with you here today. OK, then I will talk to you carefully. You said that someone is more suitable for the head of the family than Kong Zhendao. If you guessed correctly, the person you mentioned should be Kong Zhenxuan."

"That's right." Ning Xiaochuan did not deny it. Anyway, the words were already said, so there was no need to hide them anymore.

Yu Baijie nodded and stood up slowly, "I have heard some of the remarks of the disciples in the sect. There are indeed many disciples who support Kong Zhenxuan.

The so-called state has national laws, family rules, and the system of inheritance of the eldest son cannot be changed. Besides, Kong Zhendao has not made any big mistakes in the Confucian school over the years.

What you said about his greed for power is just your one-sided statement. You cannot tell the truth or the false. If you deprive Mr. Kong of the right to inherit the throne, it will be inappropriate in terms of emotion or reason."

"The Confucian Sect of Kong is a university school with tens of thousands of disciples in the sect. You also know that there are many disciples who support Mr. Kong Zhenxuan, otherwise Kong Zhendao would not have invited you.

Mr. Kong Zhenxuan has not been in Qianchengshan for twenty years. This time he has so many disciples supported him. Haven’t you ever thought about why? If Kong Zhendao really devoted himself to the Confucian sect, would these disciples choose not to support him?" Ning Xiaochuan stood up and retorted.

"We are not qualified to talk about Confucianism, whether you or I am here, we are not qualified to talk about it. Now we are just talking about the ownership of the head of the family. Now that I have arrived in Qiancheng Mountain, I naturally have to support Mr. Kong Zhendao."

Yu Baijie made a tough decision to distract the topic. It was not that he didn't want to discuss it, but he knew that it would be meaningless to continue talking. He also knew that Kong Zhendao's reputation was indeed not very good.

But he had no choice. After all, this kindness was pressed on him, which forced him to do so, and even defend Kong Zhendao.

"Sir, you are a parent official. I hope that when you make a decision, you will think of not only yourself, but also the disciples of the people on the former city mountain." Ning Xiaochuan said helplessly, "Those who go against the will of the people and go against the will of heaven will be backfire."

Yu Baijie was angry in an instant and slapped his palm on the table, "Young Master Ning, you are a bit too much. Are you blaming me?"

Ning Xiaochuan bowed a little, "Sir, please don't be angry. I'm just talking about the matter. It's getting late. I'll leave. I hope you think twice."

Yu Baijie held back his anger and looked at Ning Xiaochuan and waved his hand, "It's because I have lost my composure. You go first, let me be quiet."

After Ning Xiaochuan said that, he bowed and stepped back. He knew that Yu Baijie was already a little impatient.

From Yu Baijie's words, he tried his best to avoid Kong Zhendao and just said that he would inherit the position. He knew that Yu Baijie was not very willing to support Kong Zhendao, but he had to do so due to kindness. As a state governor, Yu Baijie was unwilling to let himself be called ungrateful.

After leaving Yu Baijie's study, Ning Xiaochuan let out a long sigh. Although he did not convince Yu Baijie, he would not have gained nothing. There were still a few days before the election, and he still had time to convince Yu Baijie, but he had to change his method.

"Ning Xiaochuan..." Not long after he left, Yu Xining's voice came from behind.

Ning Xiaochuan subconsciously looked back and saw Yu Xining tiptoe over, "I thought you were going to rest. It's so late, so I'm not going to sleep."

"I heard my father slamming the table, so I came out to take a look." Yu Xining said softly, as if afraid that Yu Baijie would hear it, "What are you saying to my father, making him so angry?"

"Just a simple theory, it's nothing. Moreover, he is a state governor, so he won't be angry with me and can't get along with me." Ning Xiaochuan said calmly.

Yu Xining smiled bitterly, "You are quite good at speaking. Okay, since it's okay, I'll be relieved. Go back quickly, I'm going to rest too."

"Okay, then see you again and get off early." Ning Xiaochuan smiled, and the young man's sword-brow and starry eyes under the moonlight were full of inexplicable charm.

At this moment, Yu Xining didn't know that she was already moved, so she also responded to him with good night.

...

When Ning Xiaochuan returned to the room, the hall was still lit. As soon as he entered the door, he saw Su Su dozing off on the desk.

Ning Xiaochuan couldn't bear to disturb So, so he tiptoed in, but he still made a sound. Su Su stood up and rubbed her sore eyes and said, "Young Master, you are back."

After saying that, he dragged his tired body over to help Ning Xiaochuan with a loose shirt.

"You are not asleep yet." Ning Xiaochuan looked at Su Su who was sleepy and asked with some knowledge.

Su Su shook her head and smiled, "You haven't come back, how dare I sleep?"

"Next time, you don't have to wait for me. If you are sleepy, just go to bed by yourself. I'm so old, you don't have to take care of me in every detail." Ning Xiaochuan stretched and said lazily. At this time, he was too sleepy.

Su Su put away Ning Xiaochuan's clothes, looked at Ning Xiaochuan, and burst into laughter, "Okay, I'll listen to you, Master."

After Ning Xiaochuan fell asleep, he was sleepy, but Yu Xining's figure kept popping up in his mind. He remembered his experience in the forest yesterday and his angry look as if he was acting coquettish, which made him laugh.

This is a very strange feeling. This is the first time I have encountered this situation when I grew up. Was it because I accidentally saw everyone?

By the way, what is her name? It's...Yu Xining...
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