When the Imperial Concubine arrived at Yikun Palace, she happened to meet Yinzhen coming out.

Yinzhen bowed to her swiftly and said with a smile, "Greetings to my esteemed mother. I just upset her, so it's good that you've come. Please make sure she doesn't hold it against me."

The Imperial Concubine had always treated Yinzhen as her own son, and she replied with a smile, "You and Xiao Shi are both little devils."

Yinzhen chuckled and said smugly, "Relying on your doting affection, my tenth brother and I are naturally bolder."

After greeting him, Yinzhen swaggered off to find Yin'e to play together.

Consort Yi was leaning against the chaise longue when she saw Consort Gui enter from outside, and she hurriedly got up.

"Did you see that scoundrel of mine?" Consort Yi asked.

The Imperial Concubine walked over to her and sat down beside her: "I saw her. Little Jiu has a sweet tongue; she's better at sweet-talking than my husband."

Consort Yi thought about Yin'e's honest and simple nature and admitted that Yin Tang was indeed better at coaxing people.

A few words can leave people completely bewildered, only able to laugh incoherently.

"Look how worried you are. What happened?" Consort Yi handed Consort Gui a plate of snacks, intending to listen to her talk while cracking melon seeds.

The Imperial Concubine had been waiting for this question. She sighed and said, "It's all because of Xiao Shi. I originally thought that with his temper, he wouldn't amount to anything, and that the Princess Consort only needed to find him someone he liked. But look what happened! He said he wanted to be modeled after Consort Tong of Yuqing Palace. I might as well have decided it myself. Where does he get the nerve?"

Consort Yi chuckled: "What a coincidence, mine is the same."

"So that's how it is. I was wondering how strange it was that he could make you angry. The first thing he said to me was to ask my mother to comfort her and not let her get so upset," the Imperial Concubine said.

Hearing that Yinzhen still cared about her, Consort Yi felt much better, showing that she was quite sensible.

Just don't be like the fifth prince before, making a scene by saying he looks down on the primary wife.

"He's the one who causes trouble, and he's also the one who tries to make people happy. What a nemesis!" Consort Yi's eyes were full of smiles. "Fortunately, he later said that he only needs two things: good looks and the ability to manage affairs without causing trouble. There are a few outstanding and good-natured young ladies in this year's selection of candidates. With my personal instruction, they will definitely be able to take good care of Xiao Jiu's inner quarters in the future."

"You've found a future daughter-in-law, but I haven't found one yet. Give me some advice, what should I do? My tenth son is completely clueless; if I let him have his way, he'll probably be a bachelor for life." The Imperial Concubine was very worried; children are always a burden.

Consort Yi frowned and thought for a moment, then suddenly smiled and said, "I can actually point you in the right direction."

"Tell me quickly. You've always been smarter than me," the Imperial Concubine said coquettishly, tugging at Consort Yi's sleeve.

Consort Yi said smugly, "Let's go to Ning Shou Palace and ask."

The Imperial Concubine was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized and said, "That's right. Mongolian noble ladies are not bad either; there are quite a few with bright looks and cheerful personalities. At most, the Tenth Prince is just a prince, and marrying a Khorchin princess is also a way of showing the Emperor's respect for Mongolia."

“Indeed. The Khorchin are known for their beauties, and Xiao Shi loves to play and fight. Compared to some of the more rule-bound Manchu noblewomen, Mongolian girls are much more lively,” said Consort Yi.

Seeing the Imperial Concubine nod repeatedly, Consort Yi waved for everyone else to leave.

"And another thing, don't forget that you are from the Niohuru family, holding the high position of Imperial Concubine. If the Tenth Prince marries a Mongolian princess, then if anything happens in the future, it won't involve him." Consort Yi said meaningfully.

The Imperial Concubine pondered, "With his foolish and simple-minded appearance, he can really be used as a pawn without even realizing it. I will go and beg the Empress Dowager to grant Xiao Shi a consort. Although the Empress Dowager doesn't like to meddle in affairs, her insight and wisdom far surpass ours."