Chapter 496: The Official is better off not doing it.

Chapter 496

Madam He had been quite satisfied with her life before, but since coming to the Northwest, she realized that she had just begun to experience what a happy life really was after living half her life.

Perhaps this kind of life could only continue if they stayed in the Northwest.

As her son, He Ziming could naturally see some of his mother's thoughts.

If his mother had disagreed with what he said today, she would have spoken up to refute it already. However, she did not immediately refute him today. Not only that, but she also seemed to have listened to what his sister said.

There is a saying that one should strike while the iron is hot. He Ziming felt that the timing was about right, so he said, "Mother, what's so bad about me staying in the Northwest as you said? We can also build a courtyard like Ran Ran's family and raise some poultry and livestock. Not only that, but I would be close to Ran Ran, and we siblings can look out for each other."

Madam He had to admit that her son's words had struck right at her heart.

"Actually, Mother also wants to stay in the Northwest, but your father..."

She didn't need to explain too clearly. The siblings understood what their mother meant.

"Mother, Father once said that after my official career stabilizes and I can support the He family, he plans to retire and return to his hometown to live an ordinary life with you and enjoy his later years.

The current political situation at court is unstable, and Father is a neutral party, so it is inevitable that he will offend some people in power. Rather than spending time dangerously in the capital, it would be better to persuade him to resign from his official post early.

There is a saying that goes, 'Without an official post, one's body is light.' Our whole family can stay away from that place full of slander and live a peaceful life instead.

Moreover, your son has medical skills. Don't just call me the 'gynecological saint hand' because I mainly researched gynecological medicine. Although that is the case, I have also studied other medical skills. I dare not say I have mastered them, but I am still better than most doctors in general.

In the future, I can guarantee that you two elders will have no worries about food and clothing."

"Mother, I think elder brother is right. Emperor Shunwu is muddle-headed, and his sons are not very capable either. Plus Empress Dowager's party is messing up court principles. With such an unstable situation, it is better if Father resigns from his official post!"

In her eyes, no power, wealth or honour was as important as her family's safety.

Moreover, she understood her father's temperament. He was too upright. If he saw something he disapproved of, it would be easy for him to offend others.

The reason my husband and I are going to the capital this time is to take preemptive action. There is a saying, 'Do not attack others if they do not attack you first.' When it comes to the Mohist family's safety and interests, we can't just sit here passively waiting to be attacked."

Although Madam He did not have the same wisdom and courage as Grand Madam Mo, she was not completely ignorant either.

"Mother understands the rationale behind what you said, but I'm worried that it will be dangerous for you."

"Mother, I think it is the right thing for Sister-in-law Ran Ran and Brother-in-law to go to the capital. The Mohists have always been loyal and righteous. If there are still people who don't want their family to live in peace after the Emperor wrongfully accused them and sent them to exile in the Northwest, then taking risks is very necessary.

As the saying goes, 'Nip problems in the bud.' Any potential dangers must be eliminated early on."

He Ziming strongly agreed with their idea of going to the capital, but he did not agree to his powerless little sister tagging along.

"Ran Ran, it is right for the Mohists to go to the capital, but I don't agree with you going together with them." She had been physically weak since she was little. And now she wanted to pretend to be brave and follow them to the capital when she had two young children.

At this point, Madam He also understood the necessity for the Mohists to go to the capital. If they wanted to live safely and steadily here, they had to resolve potential crises.

"Ran Ran, your elder brother is right. As a woman, it's not appropriate for you to get involved in such matters," she said.

He Zhiran knew there would be opposition when she talked about going to the capital.

For things like this, she had learned to be smart—don't try to argue. She had already expressed what she wanted to say clearly. She would just secretly follow Mo Jiuye when the time came anyway.

"Mother, let's continue talking about whether Father should resign from his official post."

Madam He thought her daughter had already listened to her and her son's advice.

"That's good too. It will be better to clearly tell your father my and your elder brother's thoughts face-to-face rather than writing letters that could be used against us."

"Since that's the case, Mother and elder brother should stay here at ease. I'll talk to my husband later and buy land nearby to build you two a courtyard similar to the Mohists'."

Upon hearing they would build a courtyard similar to the Mohists, He Ziming immediately took out several silver notes from his sleeve and gave them to her.