Previously, he wanted to beco a renowned scholar, but now he doesn’t even think about it. He doesn’t associate with academic places at all, focusing solely on his business, appearing to outsiders as nothing but a money-driven rchant.
"In your opinion, if the Emperor is wary of you, it ans he’s wary of our entire mansion. Why then does he allow your brother to progress?"
Ye Zi’an enjoys discussing these matters with his son; it gives him unique perspectives each ti, making him feel that speaking with his eldest opens up his mind.
"Father, the Emperor may not necessarily be wary of the Ye Family." Discussing this topic made him more serious, "I believe it’s more about the art of imperial balance. You must understand, whether it’s my title or Qingqing’s future inheritance of the marquis, these are rely nominal at present. They seem impressive now, but eventually, you will retire from the court, and our Ye Family will have no influence there, leaving only a facade."
"To speak honestly, the Emperor is rather decent." Lele said while resting his chin on his hand, "He’s considered the future paths for you cousins. He won’t let our Ye Family fade into obscurity after you retire. He’ll surely employ one of us among the three brothers to maintain our family’s prestige. But among the three of us brothers, I’m certainly not suited. Aside from already being a king, I don’t believe the Grand Emperor wouldn’t discuss anything with him."
"So?" Ye Zi’an encouraged Lele to continue with appreciation.
"Don’t rush, let have so tea to refresh my throat."
Ye Zi’an was taken aback, this kid really has quite the ego.
Yueyue was also absorbed in listening and, hearing that he was thirsty, quickly poured him a cup of water. After he drank, she urged, "Brother, continue."
Lele glanced sideways at her and continued, "The main issue is, if I were chosen, I would have to achieve sothing once entering the court, how could the Emperor reward then? Moreover, Qingqing will inherit Marquis Changning. Qingqing is not soone without ability, he will definitely advance further. You know, those with titles often find themselves with nowhere else to be appointed."
"So Yangyang in our family is very suitable." Lele gestured, "You’ll see, the Emperor will definitely place responsibility on Yangyang. Besides, our family doesn’t hold military power, only so titles that impress common folks, so the Emperor doesn’t mind us touching so real power, after all, if soone is to touch power, he’d prefer soone he trusts."
"But he absolutely won’t let all three of us brothers into court simultaneously; among the three of us brothers, frankly, whoever assus that position, he won’t use all three of us simultaneously, otherwise it wouldn’t be reassuring."
"Pfft..." Hearing this, Ye Zi’an couldn’t help but burst out laughing, "You’re turning sound reasoning into absurdity."
"Then son, won’t you feel regretful? Won’t you feel unfulfilled?"
"What’s there to regret?" Lele waved his hand, "Even if entering the court doesn’t result in significant use, it’s better not to enter at all. Besides, the imperial balance technique is about the shift of power. The sun rises in the east and sets in the west; although I may be suppressed, when I have a son, he won’t face suppression. Then my son can inherit my aspirations just the sa."
After finishing, Lele felt secretly proud; his brain was truly amazing.
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