Regardless of why things suddenly turned out this way, it is undoubtedly advantageous for Ning Ye.

Ning Ye had already prepared for the storm, but unfortunately the other party did nothing, so he had no choice but to put his preparations aside for now.

Just when Ning Ye thought nothing would happen, Wang Mingyuan suddenly came to visit him in person.

The two took their seats in the study, but Ning Ye did not sit in the main seat. "Lord Wang, this is the first time you have visited me since you gave me this house. Is there something you need?"

"You've got quite the nerve now, kid. You think I'm here as a visit? I may not like people flattering me, but that doesn't mean I like it when they try to shut me up."

Ning Ye pushed a plate of melon seeds over. "Lord Wang, I think it's exhausting to make conversations too complicated, so let's get straight to the point. You wouldn't come here without a reason, would you? What could you possibly want to trouble me with?"

Wang Mingyuan picked up a melon seed. "What is this? I've never seen it before. Where did you get it from?"

"Hey, it's just a snack used to pass the time in remote areas, and it's very cheap. If you want some, Lord Wang, I'll send some to you right now."

Sunflower seeds did not exist in this dynasty, and even some of the surrounding ethnic groups had not discovered them.

Following Ning Ye's example, Wang Mingyuan ate a few grains and nodded, saying, "This stuff is pretty good for passing the time. Then give me a hundred catties."

Ning Ye's eyelids twitched. How long was it going to take to eat all these 100 pounds of sunflower seeds?

"No problem, I'll have someone deliver it when Lord Wang leaves. It's not expensive anyway."

Wang Mingyuan's expression suddenly turned serious. "Ning Ye, I have something that needs to be done, and I think you are a very suitable candidate. If you want to go, we will give you this opportunity."

"Lord Wang, you know that my abilities are limited. If it is something I can do, I will do my best. If it is too difficult, please don't make things difficult for me."

Wang Mingyuan said decisively, "Besides you, I'm afraid no one else can do this, and I also hope that you will do it. Even so, are you still planning to refuse me?"

Ning Ye's playful expression vanished. Wang Mingyuan was taking this too seriously, leaving Ning Ye somewhat unsure of what he wanted him to do.

Ning Ye said solemnly, "Lord Wang, I have seen your care and favor towards me. Since you have said so, I cannot refuse your kindness."

"In that case, I hope you can go to Xiguan. There is currently an uprising there, which would be a good opportunity for you to advance your career."

Ning Ye was slightly taken aback. He was naturally aware of the uprising that had been sparked in the Xiguan area, but this had started two years ago, so why hadn't it ended yet?

We haven't heard any news about it lately. Could it be that the uprising in the Xiguan area has gotten bigger and bigger, which is why it has been delayed until now?

Ning Ye said with some doubt, "They're just a bunch of uneducated bumpkins. Can't the imperial court handle them? Or has something unexpected happened?"

"What exactly happened is none of your concern. I'm just asking if you're willing to go."

Ning Ye hesitated. After all, Xiguan area was not very far from here, but it was still several hundred miles away. Transferring people from such a far place seemed a bit outrageous.

Moreover, the Xiguan area was a relatively wealthy place. How could the imperial court allow such a place to remain in a state of chaos for a long time? It was clearly unreasonable.

Seeing that Ning Ye was still hesitant, Wang Mingyuan said directly, "After you go there, I can't guarantee anything else, but as far as I know, the general who is currently suppressing the uprising there is a neutral party and a general with real power. He will treat people of humble origins equally."

After much deliberation, Ning Ye finally made his decision. "Lord Wang, I know you mean well, but please allow me to decline this offer. I don't want to leave here yet."

After hearing Ning Ye's answer, Wang Mingyuan said no more. Since everyone has their own ambitions, he couldn't force him. He had already given him the opportunity, but if he still refused, it could only prove that he had other ideas.

After Wang Mingyuan left, Ning Ye immediately called Hu Laosan over.

"Old Hu, although you can certainly achieve great things under my tutelage, there's an opportunity that might allow you to soar to new heights. Would you like to give it a try?"

Hu Laosan, who had just been summoned, thought that Ning Ye was testing him, so he immediately knelt on the ground. "Young master, you gave me my life. I don't care about wealth or status. As long as I can follow you, I will be content."

Ning Ye quickly pulled Hu Laosan up, "What are you thinking? It's not like I'm telling you to get out of here. It's just that there's a great opportunity now. I can't go by myself, but I hope you can go and try your luck."

Hu Laosan asked, somewhat bewildered, "Young master, why don't you go yourself if there's something good going on? Why did you specifically think of me? Could it be that this good thing isn't so good after all?"

Ning Ye immediately gave Hu Laosan a flick on the forehead. "What do you mean by that? Are you questioning my good intentions?"

Old Hu rubbed his head and said, "Young master, you are really strange. Since ancient times, when it is a good thing, others would rush to take it upon themselves. But you are the one who wants to give it away. However, since you have made the arrangements, I am fine with it."

Ning Ye was so angry he laughed. He guessed that when Wang Mingyuan looked at him just now, he was probably thinking, "This kid really doesn't know what's good for him."

However, Ning Ye was well aware that the tallest tree in the forest is the first to be felled by the wind. To think that one could stand out simply by relying on personal talent was wishful thinking, and it was very likely that he would step into this quagmire and sink into it.

However, if Hu Laosan were to venture out and make his own way in the world, Ning Ye would have no burden at all. After all, he was quite comfortable using his own people, and if they could really benefit from it, wouldn't that be the same as him benefiting as well?

Ning Ye then explained the previous events to Hu Laosan in detail, analyzing the pros and cons, and ultimately the choice was up to Hu Laosan himself.