This other matter is more serious, and she still needs to discuss it with Ning Renqing.

"Father, I have something to say to you," Shang Xian said, walking up to Ning Renqing with pleading eyes.

Ning Renqing was a little curious. He had watched his daughter grow up and spoiled her. For her to speak to him so seriously now, it must be something important.

"Ge'er, let's go out first and talk to them," Ning's mother called out to Ning Ge, knowing her place.

Ning Ge glanced at his sister and nodded.

"No need, we're all family, there's nothing to hide," Shang Xian gestured for Mu Se to close the door, and Mu Se left after closing the door.

She didn't need to listen to her master's mundane chatter; all she had to do was keep an eye on the surroundings for any suspicious people.

With a creak, the door closed, and Shang Xiancai asked, "Father, have you ever thought about retiring and returning to your hometown?"

Her words startled all three people in the room.

Shang Xian added, "If so, then Father should submit a memorial and go sightseeing with Mother."

Ning Renqing remained silent, while his mother wore a worried and distressed expression.

Ning Ge raised his head and looked at Shang Xian: "Sister, actually Father had long wanted to resign from his official post, even before you became Empress, but..."

Shang Xian suddenly understood; this family really doted on Ning Jiu'er...

Because Ning Jiu'er became the Empress, once Ning Renqing was no longer the Right Chancellor, her status would plummet, so Ning Renqing endured it.

Now everything makes sense. The reason why Ning Renqing sent Yu Hanzhi to the Prime Minister's residence to teach her music, chess, calligraphy, and painting was still for Ning Jiu'er's sake. Everyone has witnessed Yu Hanzhi's character, and it would be even better if she married into the Left Prime Minister's residence.

Unfortunately, plans can't keep up with changes, and Ning Jiu'er became the Empress!

Ning Renqing was once again bound by the position of prime minister; everything he did was for his daughter.

"That's enough, Ge'er, stop talking," Ning Renqing sighed deeply.

"Father, you should resign from your post and do what you want to do. You've been in officialdom for decades and you're tired of it," Shang Xian sniffed and gently advised.

Ning Renqing remained silent. Ning's mother reached out and grasped Shang Xian's hand: "Silly child, what will you do if your father is no longer the Prime Minister?"

Although she knew that the Empress Dowager liked her daughter very much, status was the most important thing.

“Jiu’er, your father will not resign from his post.” Ning Renqing’s resolute attitude made Shang Xian look at his half-white hair with regret.

"Father, don't worry about what will happen to your daughter. I've thought about this for a long time, and after careful consideration, I've made my decision."

"Sister, what will you do without the support of the Prime Minister's Mansion?" Ning Ge was usually calm, but this time, facing his dearest sister, he couldn't stay calm.

Shang Xian winked at him, and Ning Ge instantly understood that his sister had something to say to him!

He stopped talking and listened quietly.

"Father, I hope you can take Mother to see the sights outside. As for Xiao Ge, he can stay with me; I will make the decision."

Seeing that his mother was wavering, Ning Renqing seized the opportunity and said, "Father, please agree. Your daughter is no longer the Ning Jiu'er who needs your protection."

"Father, since my sister has spoken, you should agree. Your entire career has been dedicated to the imperial court; it's time for you to take a break."

Shang Xian was very satisfied with Ning Ge's words, and a hint of appreciation flashed in his eyes.

"Father, please agree."

That last sentence shattered all of Ning Renqing's resolve. He sighed, "Yes, I'm getting old. I can't interfere in your affairs anymore. Never mind, as long as you're all doing well, that's enough."