"Moreover, I feel that even if Marquis Changning leaves the court, it’s not a big issue. He hasn’t truly cut off his involvent with court affairs," His Highness Crown Prince said, looking down. "Father Emperor, why are you so anxious?"
"If sothing major happens in the court, Father Emperor can always send a ssage to Funan. I believe that even while in Funan, Marquis Changning would care about the major affairs of the court. Of course, I think that the ssages should not be sent too frequently, otherwise, if Marquis Changning discerns your intentions, he might leave Funan."
Baili Yan’s eyes lit up upon hearing this, and he stepped forward to pat His Highness Crown Prince on the shoulder, "Well said, you’ve got it right."
He thought to himself, Ye Zi’an wants to completely detach from the court; he’s dreaming.
Although frequent letters are not possible, sending two matters a year to Funan is feasible.
This way, Ye Zi’an’s wish to stay peacefully in Funan would be impossible, and this arrangent would satisfy him. At least, he wouldn’t be the only one bearing the burden.
The Emperor was pleased, staying to dine with the Empress and His Highness Crown Prince before departing.
However, His Highness Crown Prince did not take his leave imdiately.
The Empress expressed her dissatisfaction to His Highness Crown Prince, "Isn’t Marquis Changning being overly pretentious? Not only did you, as a major figure in the court, personally go to persuade him, but your Father Emperor also holds him in high regard. How can he still not be satisfied?"
"Mother Empress, please don’t speak hastily," His Highness Crown Prince said. "You don’t know, Marquis Changning stepped away from the court precisely because he was content. Father Emperor wanted to appoint him Pri Minister, but he has no desire for power. If he were power-hungry, he wouldn’t have left now, nor would he at his age. You know how much Father Emperor relies on him; if he weren’t content, would he leave now?"
"You forget there are still people aged sixty or seventy in the court." After a pause, His Highness Crown Prince continued, "Also, my visit to Prince An’s Mansion was to see the sick, not to persuade. Mother Empress, please don’t say otherwise."
"You’re right," the Empress sighed. "I just feel like you’re a bit isolated in strength; your younger brothers are all grown now. Although it’s not obvious yet, just wait and see in the next two or three years, and they’ll start competing."
"So what?" His Highness Crown Prince was unconcerned. He had fully grasped his cousin’s advice, understanding that as long as he did not err and remained diligent, even if Father Emperor was dissatisfied with him, he would have no grounds to depose him.
"Mother Empress, you shouldn’t worry about these matters. If you have the leisure, it’s better to manage Father Emperor’s harem well. Avoiding mistakes is the greatest help for ," His Highness Crown Prince said straightforwardly. "If people can’t find faults with , and then turn to you, that would be troubleso."
The Empress was so shaken by this statent that she resolved, "Yes, my son is right. Mother Empress will certainly be extrely vigilant in the future, not to drag you down."
The news of Ye Zi’an’s departure from the Capital City also reached the Mu Residence and the State Duke of Defense’s Residence.
Yang Xiayun was filled with envy.
"My elder sister is really living a life that’s enviable. She left just like that," Yang Xiayun sighed. "I thought that once I returned to the Capital City, I would have a place to go during idle tis at the residence. But now that we’ve returned, she’s left."
"Isn’t there still the Mu Residence?" Luo Linhao comforted her. "In a few years, when Hongjun and Hongbo grow up, we will also go to Funan."
"I can’t be as carefree as my elder sister," Yang Xiayun shook her head. "Our Hongjun isn’t Lele or Yangyang. We must keep a close watch on the child."
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