The Comeback of the Charming Farmer's Wife-Chapter 2375 - 2377

Baili Yan waved his hand and said, "It’s not their place to be dissatisfied. The book merely suggests relaxing merchant policies and elevating the status of merchants. It won’t harm the lives of ordinary people."

"Think about it, elevating the status of merchants would encourage many to engage in commerce. More trades and shops mean that when people have idle time from farming, they can find short-term work. Of course, everything has its pros and cons, as the book says, those in power must control it appropriately, so that not everyone rushes into commerce, lest it be putting the cart before the horse."

Prince Qing nodded, "Marquis Changning has thought this through thoroughly."

He pondered for a moment and wanted to ask Marquis Changning how he came up with it, only to realize that Marquis Changning wasn’t present.

Baili Yan naturally noticed Prince Qing’s movements and said, "Marquis Changning wants to resign, but I stopped him."

"What?" Prince Qing was shocked, "Why does he want to resign?"

The attention of the court ministers shifted from the book, finally understanding why the Emperor was angry two days ago.

"Marquis Changning is homesick and wants to retire and return home." Baili Yan was very displeased with this reason. "Tell me, should I allow it or not?"

Prince Qing blushed and said, "Of course not, if it were up to him, then even I should retire and settle down at home." Like Baili Yan, Prince Qing was also displeased; retiring at such a young age?

If he’s retiring, then what should we, who are older, do?

"So what do you suggest? He insists on resigning." Baili Yan took out the memorial, "He’s even feigning illness to avoid attending court."

Everyone looked at the memorial, thinking Ye Zi’an must be out of his mind.

Reading the book earlier, they thought Ye Zi’an was truly talented, but upon seeing this memorial, they wanted to retract that statement. At such a prime age, wanting to resign, is he mad!

"Emperor, you mustn’t permit it!"

"Marquis Changning is a pillar of the court; such a person should devote his life to the court."

"..."

The vast majority did not want Ye Zi’an to leave the court, though a minority felt Ye Zi’an was obstructing their path and supported his resignation.

"Emperor, shall I try persuading Marquis Changning?"

"This policy of governance is his brainchild, should he not at least wait until our Great Zhou implements half of it before he leaves?"

Prince Qing just read that much of its content might take two to three dynasties of our Great Zhou to fully implement, leaving him to monitor half of it before departing is just right.

Prince Qing’s words resonated with Baili Yan, and Baili Yan also felt that having someone try to persuade him was better.

"Alright, I approve. Uncle Prince Qing, I’ll entrust this matter to you."

After court was dismissed, Prince Qing went to Prince An’s Mansion, but upon arrival, the people at Prince An’s Mansion said Marquis Changning had caught a cold and went to the estate to recuperate.

Prince Qing had to return and report truthfully to the Emperor.

Meanwhile, State Duke Tong thought it would be necessary to take a look personally. However, upon arriving at the estate, he was told that Marquis Changning had returned to Prince An’s Mansion.

State Duke Tong knew he was avoiding meeting anyone.

News from outside the palace made Baili Yan quite anxious, even His Highness Crown Prince was worried.

This Ye Zi’an was his tutor and future supporter. If he left, what would he do?

Thus, the Crown Prince also came.

"Father, His Highness Crown Prince has arrived!" Qingqing saw the Crown Prince coming and secretly ran to the bamboo courtyard to tell Ye Zi’an. "Will you keep hiding?"