The Comeback of the Charming Farmer's Wife-Chapter 2369 - 2307: Discussing the Ye Family’s Future Path

"I’ve thought of that as well." Yangyang nodded, "Later, I’ll have Father ask Qingqing. If he wants to go, I’ll take him out."

He paused and then said, "But Brother, do you plan on doing business forever?"

"What else?" Lele laughed, "Doing business is great, it’s profitable and gives you freedom."

"But Brother, if Father retires, the court won’t have anyone from the Ye Family." Yangyang stared at him, "If I’m serving outside as a General, I won’t know if something happens at court. If one day someone at court wants to..."

He made a throat-slitting gesture, "I might still be in the dark by then. Our family is like this, and so is our Uncle’s family."

"So what are you suggesting?"

"Brother, you should enter civil service." Yangyang said, "I’ve thought about it. Qingqing’s thoughts are similar to mine, and he’s not sensitive to these things. But you’re different, and I’ve considered that even if the Emperor doesn’t place you in an important position, as long as you’re in court, with your abilities, you can always help keep an eye on things. And with your title, people at court won’t easily overlook you."

"Not to mention anything else, but when I go to the battlefield in the future, at least regarding logistical supplies, there’ll be someone to oversee things, right? Also, there’s Father. Father has long wanted to retire, but he hasn’t for my sake. If you join, Father can retire, and he can take Mother on leisurely trips."

"Little Second, you certainly can!" Lele looked at Yangyang with great admiration. Experience on the battlefield had indeed made his thinking more comprehensive.

"So, are you agreeing or not?"

Yangyang grew anxious. Why was he so annoying, procrastinating the decision!

"Agreeing, how can I not agree?" Lele, smiling, patted his head, "Little Second has spoken, naturally, Brother must agree. Besides, I can’t let you be the only one to show filial piety."

"Hehe!"

That evening, after the Mu Family and the Luo Family had left, Ye Zi’an called his three sons into the study.

The twins also took the opportunity to tell Ye Zi’an about the decision they had made earlier.

"This is also what Father wanted to talk to you about." Ye Zi’an said, "I’ve been thinking carefully lately; our family must have one in civil and one in military to support each other. Without one, we’d become vulnerable. Our strategies are only for self-preservation someday, not for causing chaos. You must always remember this."

"Father, rest assured, we will definitely remember this." Lele assured.

Indeed, it was because they always remembered this point that the descendants of the Ye Family never all entered the court. Each generation, only one or two, at most three people, served. This way, the family wouldn’t decline, nor would they cause the imperial family to feel threatened, allowing the Ye Family to survive for centuries.

"But, won’t the Emperor have any opinions on that side?" Lele asked Ye Zi’an again.

Ye Zi’an shook his head, "It’s hard to say. Our previous thoughts were all our own speculations. The Emperor has never expressed too much. No matter what, let’s give it a try first."

Yangyang said, "Hmm, Father, you should try to settle this early. I can only stay at home for half a month, so don’t leave me alone out there, or I’ll feel empty inside."

Ye Zi’an laughed upon hearing this, "Look at your lack of resolve."

"Father, I’m serious." Yangyang replied, "The reason I can fight without reservation in the North is because you’re in the court, isn’t it? My chief, General Liu, has likely guessed my identity, so he hasn’t hindered my military merits along the way. Imagine, without you, that would be hard to guarantee."