The Ning Family Mansion, compared to the Yun Family Mansion, has its unique flavor. It is understated and unassuming, tranquil amid the bustling city, achieving the Taoist philosophy of small hidden in the wild, medium hidden in the city, and large hidden in the court. The Ning Family seems to have achieved all this.
The Taoist philosophy of seclusion has three levels: small seclusion, medium seclusion, and large seclusion. Those with ability hope to forget worldly affairs and retreat to the mountains, this is small seclusion.
Those truly capable hide within the cities; that is where the land of crouching tigers and hidden dragons lies, this is medium seclusion.
Only the top talent will conceal themselves within the government. Although they are amidst complex affairs, they act wisely and calmly; this is the true Taoist hermit.
