"The young ladies should have entered the palace by now, but because the funerals of the two princes are not yet over, they are expected to enter the palace in late July."

“Mother, our Hongyu is still young. Although he's 13, he's only 12 years old. He hasn't grown up yet and should be focusing on his studies. If he gets married now, he'll be distracted. This, this, this…”

Consort Hui also understood He Zhuo's intentions.

"Then what do you suggest we do?"

"In my opinion, let's wait another year."

Consort Hui thought about it and agreed. He was indeed still young, so marriage was not an option. Besides, Hongyu had suffered as a child.

There's a kind of weakness called "your grandmother thinks you're weak," and that's what happened to Consort Hui. Hongyu, on the other hand, is now a strong and healthy child.

"Have you thought this through? After you get married, you'll be an adult and can start working. If you're in the next cohort, it'll be several years later."

He Zhuo thought for a moment and decided it was better to be tactful: "This wife should go back and discuss it with the master."

“That works too. Go back and discuss it with the eldest brother. If the marriage doesn’t happen, Hongyu will need to betroth a princess to help him with his studies. I think neither you nor the eldest brother like the chosen one. So let’s choose a Han Chinese from the general election.”

Consort Hui handed the booklet to Khoja.

"In the last general election, none of the older princes were allowed into the inner palace, and this time Mother does not plan to send anyone to your residence either. However, if the Emperor bestows someone upon you, it is not something I can ask for."

"Thank you, Mother."

On the way back, He Zhuo was somewhat dazed. In He Zhuo's eyes, his son was still a little kid. Now that someone was telling him that his son was going to be slept with by another woman, he felt as if his son had been taken away by someone else, and he felt extremely aggrieved.

When Yinzhi returned from his duty, he saw his wife standing there in a daze.

He Zhuo told Yin Zhi about what had happened in Chuxiu Palace, and Yin Zhi seemed to be deep in thought.

"This arranged marriage is something we could consider."

He Zhuo had already considered it. Songgotu had just died, the Songgotu faction in the court had been purged, and Mingzhu was keeping a low profile. The best thing for him now was to keep a low profile and not stand out.

Hongyu has already been granted the title of heir apparent. If he were to marry, he would have a wife's family, which would mean that Prince Zhi would have another group of people on his ship. At this critical moment, it would be best not to provoke Kangxi, or he might be targeted.

Therefore, He Zhuo strongly advised Yin Zhi not to force a marriage and to wait a few years.

Of course, you should explain all the reasons to him.

“Hongyu is still young. He is said to be thirteen years old, but he is actually only 12 years old.”

"If I get married now, I will inevitably be distracted from my studies."

“After Hongyu gets married, he will be an adult and can attend court. The funerals of his uncle and father have just passed, and Father is still grieving. It is not appropriate for us to discuss this arranged marriage now. We should wait for the next generation. Fortunately, we are still young.”

"Right now, only our Hongyu has been granted the title of heir apparent. None of the younger brothers' families have been granted the title of heir apparent. Let's wait and see."

"Marriage not only means I can serve in court, but I also have a wife's family. This will draw everyone's attention to our household, and Father Emperor will inevitably have some reservations."

Yinzhi was also thinking about it.

"Don't forget, sir, Suo'etu is dead."

Yes, that scourge is dead, but his death has also made the Emperor more suspicious and more controlling of the court. Now is not a good time for Hongyu to get married.

No, it shouldn't be said that it's not a good time; it should be said that the timing is absolutely terrible.

“What the princess said is true. Hongyu is still young. We should wait a few years before getting married.”

From then on, the couple reached an agreement.