The Comeback of the Charming Farmer's Wife-Chapter 2360 - 2306: Yangyang Is Coming Back

"I just don’t like the way you talk, girl." Yang Chuxia flicked her forehead.

"Sigh, you can’t speak the truth these days." Yueyue shook her head and continued to look down at the book in her hand. Who knows what she was reading; even a boring geographical atlas could keep her engrossed.

Ye Zi’an came in with a smile after listening outside for a while.

"You don’t have to worry about your Ye Batian." Ye Zi’an laughed and said, "During today’s morning court, I heard the Emperor say that he’s already ordered him to return to the Capital City."

"Really?"

This was truly an unexpected surprise; Yang Chuxia jumped up from the chair.

"Is it true? Is the Emperor really calling him back?"

"Of course, it’s true." Ye Zi’an laughed and said, "It’ll probably take him a little over a month to arrive in the Capital."

"This time when he comes back, we can’t let him leave easily." Yang Chuxia said, "He’s been gone for years; I’m starting to doubt if I’ve missed giving birth to a son."

"He’s now a registered third-rank Assistant General; it’s not like you can just tell him to stay home, and he’ll stay home."

Ye Zi’an shook his head and said, "A few days ago in the Imperial Study, from what the Emperor said, he wants him to return to Shandong, because apparently, there’s been some pirate activity over there recently."

"That rascal." Yang Chuxia was speechless, "Why does he love fighting so much? Can’t you plead with the Emperor? Let him stay at West Mountain camp to train troops, that’s good too."

"Mom, some people are just born for this." Lele couldn’t help but say, "If you trap him in the Capital City, he’ll be like an eagle with clipped wings, gradually declining. Besides, the West Mountain camp is granduncle’s place; do you think the Emperor just randomly brought granduncle back to the Capital City?"

Ye Zi’an asked, "Why?"

"Dad, are you testing me again?" Lele pouted and said, "On the surface, it’s because granduncle wanted to retire, and he’s getting old and needs someone to look after him. But actually, it’s to curb granduncle’s military achievements. The State Duke of Defense’s residence is already quite prestigious. Although granduncle has been stationed in the south without any battles these years, his achievements aren’t small. Plus, with the small countries down south getting restless these past two years, who knows if they’ll unite. If a war starts, granduncle will definitely gain more military achievements. All those achievements combined, the Emperor would have no choice but to title him a different surname king. But, a different surname king with military achievements is much more conspicuous than someone like me without them."

Lele continued with a shrug, "Once he’s titled a different surname king, even if the Emperor doesn’t want to think otherwise, the court officials will constantly remind him to think otherwise. At that point, granduncle’s days will be tough. The Emperor doesn’t want to sour this relationship, so he’s bringing granduncle back to the Capital City to take over West Mountain camp, which isn’t without an arrangement. Plus, the West Mountain camp is the Emperor’s trusted army."

"Son, you’re so capable; don’t you want to enter the court?"

"Mom, please don’t do this to me." Lele said, speechless, "A few years ago, when the Grand Emperor passed away, he called the Emperor in for a long conversation. After that, I noticed the Emperor started looking at me with a bit more scrutiny."

"Could you be overthinking it?" Yang Chuxia was surprised.

"Absolutely not."

Ye Zi’an smiled and nodded. Indeed, these past two years, the Emperor has been casually inquiring about Lele, but he’s always managed to steer the conversation away.

Although Ye Zi’an didn’t know what the Emperor intended, he planned to let this son keep a low profile. Little did he know the son had already sensed it himself and was doing a great job at it.