"This ti I will talk to him, Your Majesty need not worry."
Baili Yan nodded upon hearing this.
After exchanging a few more idle words, everyone dispersed, but in the end, Ye Zi’an was left behind as Baili Yan spoke to him about so matters.
The heir of Prince Qing thought to himself, it’s no wonder the heir of Prince He ca to plead, for he would rather trust his cousin than give his own brother any opportunities. How could the heir of Prince He not be anxious?
There are so many royal family mbers, both legitimate and collateral, without tasks or titles. Are all these people to just idly watch at ho?
Alas, it’s fortunate the Clan Chief is not him, otherwise, he might have worried himself gray-haired.
"Wife, have you finished packing the things I asked a few days ago?" Ye Zi’an asked as he returned from the palace and t Yang Chuxia.
"Why, are we leaving?"
"In the next couple of days, arrange things at ho. We will head south the day after tomorrow, you’ll co with ." Pausing, Ye Zi’an explained the matters from last night and today in the palace to Yang Chuxia, "Initially, the purpose of heading south was to find Yangyang, but now it is not just this matter. Under the pretense of looking for Yangyang, the Emperor has tasked to also search for traces of Prince Le. If we find the Grand Emperor, we are to bring him back. Moreover, in the southern eight provinces, the taxes submitted each year have been decreasing, and the Emperor suspects there might be serious corruption there."
"Now that the army is out, every place needs funds. If we can indeed seize so corrupt officials, it could fill quite a few holes."
"Do you suspect Prince Le is still alive?" Yang Chuxia was taken aback; if that’s the case, Dong Xue might not have perished either.
"Yes, it’s only a suspicion at the mont. This ti heading south is to see if there are any clues." Ye Zi’an said, "This venture might involve so danger, so Yueyue and Qingqing shouldn’t be brought along. After the palace examinations end in a fortnight, whether Qingtong and Qingrui succeed or not, the Emperor will permit them to return ho for a visit. At that ti, let Qingrui bring the two children and Yunyun back for your parents to look after."
"Just take Lele along, he is a few years old now, it’s a good opportunity to take him out to see the world."
Yang Chuxia nodded, "Okay, I understand. I’ll arrange it over the next few days."
"We can’t bring too many people this ti, can we?"
"Openly, just a few attendants, Ye Yi and others can follow, the rest will protect us from the shadows." Ye Zi’an embraced her and said, "Don’t worry, I will make sure to keep you and Lele safe."
"Then we entrust our safety and lives to you."
Lele, upon learning that they were going out together tomorrow, was very excited. Dad was right; going out broadens one’s horizons.
But while he was happy, the two little ones were not pleased.
Yueyue pouted, accusing Ye Zi’an, "You dislike us!"
Qingqing also pulled away from Lele, "Don’t hold ."
Lele scratched his head; the two little ones had quite the temper.
Ye Zi’an was also helpless; as the children grew, they beca harder to appease.
The last ti they went with him to Funan, they were cheerful, yet this ti they were unwilling.
"Yueyue, you’re too small." Holding her, Ye Zi’an said, "When you are as big as your brother, Dad will take you wherever he goes, okay?"
"...," Yueyue huffed and turned her head away, not wanting to trust the words of adults.
"Sister, brother will bring you a gift when I return."
Yueyue glared at him, "I don’t want a gift; I want Dad... boohoo..." She cried as she spoke.
Seeing her cry, Qingqing also started crying, and soon the room was filled with the thunderous sound of their cries.
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