Total Affairs Office Candidate!
His status surpasses that of the nine Errand Offices and the various heads of the three special agencies!
Although he is still only a Candidate, his rank is truly that of a Chief Warrant Officer!
In the entire Nancheng Suppression Office, only the two main officials who serve as assistants possess such a rank.
Such an existence, in the entire Nancheng District, is truly a big shot. Even in the entire Wei River Outer City, he is a well-known figure.
Such a rank and position, just like that, fell to him?
Regarding this sudden appointment, Chen Ping'an pondered for a moment and still felt a bit surprised.
These days, the Nancheng Suppression Office has not been peaceful.
The Ten Thousand Demons Sect's turmoil caused many casualties. The Nancheng Suppression Office, naturally, was no exception; even Deputy Total Affairs Office Fu Yuanming also died.
With the deaths of the Yamen Runners and Chief Constables of the Nancheng Suppression Office, a large power vacuum naturally appeared. Since it was a vacuum, naturally, some people became red-eyed, wanting to climb up!
Everyone wants to progress!
But positions are limited. If you progress, how can I progress?
Now that a large number of vacancies and positions have finally appeared, under such temptation, who can remain calm? Even if you can be calm, will the people behind you think that way?
Can the people below you think that way? They are all eagerly looking at you!
In this process, a struggle was naturally unavoidable.
Those eyeing these positions were not only people from the Nancheng Suppression Office but also from other districts, and even the Outer Town Envoyship.
It could be said that undercurrents surged, and the situation was unpredictable!
Chen Ping'an had little interest in getting involved in such matters. He was very clear about what his true foundation was.
But he never expected that such a large piece of the profit pie would be so blatantly delivered to him.
In fact, during this Ten Thousand Demons Sect turmoil, the Nancheng Prison was breached, and Wu Haihua was rescued. As the chief official of the Nancheng Prison, he might not be able to escape responsibility.
Not to mention being punished, if it were truly investigated, a few reprimands would be normal.
He never thought he would even be promoted!
Chen Ping'an thought it over and over; he could only assume that his promotion was due to Mu Wanjun's intentions.
It's just that...
Although Mu Wanjun is the Chief Warrant Officer of the Nancheng Suppression Office, she wouldn't have such great influence, would she?
The Total Affairs Office Candidate's name and information can be entered into the Outer Town Envoyship. It requires connections there to be achieved.
Chen Ping'an put away the appointment and, filled with doubts, immediately went to the Nancheng Suppression Office.
He planned to go find Mu Wanjun to get some information.
After more than ten days, Chen Ping'an saw Mu Wanjun again at the Nancheng Suppression Office.
Compared to before, Mu Wanjun's complexion was undoubtedly much better. It was clear she had received careful care and proper medical treatment.
With her identity as a direct daughter of the Mu Family of the Inner City, the resources she could coordinate were undoubtedly beyond what ordinary people could imagine.
"Lord Mu's complexion is much better; I assume she is well."
Upon seeing Mu Wanjun, Chen Ping'an smiled and greeted her.
Mu Wanjun smiled brightly: "Ping'an, you've come."
With the bond of having experienced hardship together, her attitude towards Chen Ping'an was far different from before.
In the past, she relied on him as a confidant, but now she has the demeanor of discussing matters as equals.
Of course, in addition to the bond of having experienced life and death together, it was also inextricably linked to the talent Chen Ping'an displayed.
Chen Ping'an exchanged a few pleasantries and finally asked about the reason for his promotion.
Mu Wanjun did not hide anything and explained it one by one.
Chen Ping'an guessed correctly; even without vying for it, his promotion was indeed due to Mu Wanjun's efforts behind the scenes.
However, her efforts were not directed at the Outer Town Envoyship, but at the Mu Family.
As a top aristocratic Family in Wei River Inner City, the resources and influence the Mu Family could mobilize were incomparable to what Mu Wanjun alone could achieve.
Even a slight push from them elevated Chen Ping'an to the position of Total Affairs Office Candidate.
Listening to Mu Wanjun's narration, Chen Ping'an pondered in his heart.
Is the Mu Family betting?
Are they valuing his martial Dao talent? Or is it simply because he unintentionally saved Mu Wanjun's life?
Or is it a combination of both?
Seeing Chen Ping'an remain silent, Mu Wanjun thought he had some other ideas and immediately said with a smile: "Ping'an, in this transfer, all parties are vying for positions, and real power positions are limited. Although you have been promoted this time, you will have to be inconvenienced for a while, temporarily overseeing the Nancheng Prison. In the future, we can slowly plan for a new position."
Upon hearing this, Chen Ping'an couldn't help but be speechless.
Mu Wanjun still thought he was thinking about that?
As long as his martial Dao Realm continues to advance, what position can he not hold in the future? He doesn't care about these so-called real power positions right now!
However, Chen Ping'an did not explain.
The two chatted for a few moments, and Mu Wanjun casually said: "Oh, by the way, Ping'an, you are now also of age, and your career is progressing. It's time to consider getting married. How about I help you find someone suitable within the Mu Family?"
Why is there such a thing?
It seems he has officially entered the Mu Family's radar.
"Thank you, Lord Mu, for your kindness, but my ambition lies in the martial Dao, and I have no intention of starting a Family for now."
Chen Ping'an politely declined Mu Wanjun's suggestion with a faint smile.
His current martial Dao progress is rapid, and he indeed has no plans to start a Family. Even if he were to marry one day, only a truly favored daughter of heaven would catch his eye.
Seeing Chen Ping'an refuse, Mu Wanjun thought he misunderstood and immediately said anxiously: "Ping'an, it's a proper marriage, not a son-in-law coming to live with the Family! Given your current situation, and with my selection in between, you will definitely find a woman you like."
In fact, after Chen Ping'an displayed the Qi Blood Sixth Stage Perfection martial Dao Realm and a Major Achievement in a high-grade movement technique, some elders of the Mu Family gradually began to relent.
Although marrying a direct daughter of the Mu Family was still impossible, finding a concubine daughter with excellent conditions in all aspects was not a problem at all.
There are also huge differences between concubine daughters.
In fact, the Mu Family had already initially selected some candidates for Chen Ping'an. Mu Wanjun consulted and rejected some individuals, leaving a few women who, although concubine daughters of the Mu Family, each had powerful elders behind them.
Of course, this matter still required consulting the opinions of the elders of each Family. It was not a quick and easy process.
After all, given Chen Ping'an's identity and situation, it was not yet to the point where the Mu Family elders would forcefully assign a marriage partner; they still had to consider the feelings of the parties involved to some extent.
As long as the marriage alliance was confirmed, the Mu Family would then make a heavier bet, and after Chen Ping'an entered the Inner Qi Realm, they would find a way to elevate him another level.
Of course, Mu Wanjun did not explicitly tell Chen Ping'an these things. Presumably, Chen Ping'an also understood.
Chen Ping'an still smiled and refused: "Lord Mu's kindness, I appreciate it. I truly have no such thoughts at the moment."
Mu Wanjun didn't expect Chen Ping'an to refuse repeatedly. She looked at Chen Ping'an and decided to retreat to advance: "Ping'an, you don't have to rush to make a decision. How about waiting until you see if the person is suitable before deciding!"
Chen Ping'an smiled and said nothing.
