Yao Ye is very clever; if he mentions going with the Ninth Prince, the matter becomes extremely significant.
Initially, the Emperor and the Empress Dowager both wanted the Ninth Prince to retire; if they mention going together, wouldn't it suggest collusion and factionalism?
If the Emperor uses this as a pretext, the Ninth Prince would have to retire early, which would spell disaster for these loyal ministers.
Currently, they are all stepping forward to block it, but the Emperor can't say anything because Minister Wang Yuxuan of the Ministry of War was brought out by King Bingjian, so helping a subordinate in distress is only natural.
The Ninth Prince has always advocated fairness, and Wang Yuxuan, as a loyal minister, appearing is very reasonable, and there's no leverage to be found.
But if they speak together, it provides leverage.
Hence, Yao Ye is extremely clever.
