Consort Hui was both amused and annoyed by her daughter-in-law's obsequious manner. This daughter-in-law was good in every way, except that she was too lenient. Oh well, she was still healthy, so she would take care of her for a couple more years.

"Mother, you haven't met Xiao Zhenbao's two boys yet, have you? This time, my daughter-in-law brought the second one back. The children said they'll come to pay their respects to you tomorrow. They also said they'll bring you a small gift."

Having many children and grandchildren is always a joyous occasion, and Little Zhenbao practically grew up by Consort Hui's side. Consort Hui doted on this granddaughter who resembled her greatly.

She repeatedly inquired about Xiao Zhenbao's condition and was very gratified to learn that the prince consort treated her very well and that she herself was doing well.

After lunch, He Zhuo took his daughter-in-law and the grandchildren who were staying with Consort Hui back to the mansion.

Consort Hui received an answer from her two grandsons and readily released them.

Xiao Liu said she wanted to find someone like her mother, and Xiao Qi said she wanted to find someone like her sister-in-law with a cheerful personality. They both said they didn't care about family background, but rather personality and temperament. Of course, beauty was also essential.

"Sixth Prince's wife has already entered the family, and Seventh Prince's wedding will be soon, Your Highness~~" He Zhuo helped Yin Zhi take off his coat and then held his hand affectionately.

"What's wrong?" Yin Zhi asked in a low, gentle voice.

He Zhuo: "The children have all grown up. Young eagles need to be released to truly become kings of the sky."

Yinzhi: "What does the Princess Consort mean?"

He Zhuo: "When the children grow up, they each go out and build their own nests!"

He Zhuo looked completely at ease.

“This…” Yinzhi did not frown deeply: “With parents alive, we do not separate the family.”

He Zhuo massaged Yin Zhi's shoulders: "That's true, but we have many children in our family, and they just never grow up because they're always under their parents' wings."

Yinzhi looked reluctant, but his mind was racing. He had long disliked these brats, who had been pestering his wife every day. Finally, he could get rid of them.

Yinzhi sighed comfortably, "Hmm~~ I'll consider this matter some more. The Ministry of War and the Ministry of Revenue are already making preparations. There's going to be a war in Tibet, and this time I'll be taking Hongyu, Xiao Er, and Xiao San with me to gain some experience. It might take quite a while, so I'll leave things at home to you."

He Zhuo and Yin Zhi had been married for many years, so Yin Zhi's words meant there was something going on. He Zhuo then gave Yin Zhi a thorough massage.

Half a month later, Yinzhi set off with his three sons to Tibet to quell the rebellion, and it was estimated that it would take a year and a half before they returned.

Three months later, Xiao Qi's wife entered the family. Yin Zhi continued to quell the rebellion in Tibet with his sons.

Just before the Lunar New Year, Xiao Qi got married in the twelfth lunar month. His wife was the daughter of a Khorchin Taiji, a member of the Borjigit clan, and a relative of the Empress Dowager.

Xiao Liu's wife was Huihe, chosen by Consort Hui, and was the daughter of Deputy Commander Boji.

Princess Mingzhu, the highest-ranking princess, was not betrothed to any prince or grandson, but instead married into the imperial family. It's unclear whether this was because of her blonde hair and blue eyes, which might have displeased Emperor Kangxi.

The seventeenth prince, Yinli, married a woman from the Niohuru clan, the highest-ranking member of the Manchu banners. She was the niece of Consort Wenxi and the daughter of Aling'a.

The Third Prince's wife was also a Mongolian princess, the daughter of the Commander-in-Chief and Earl Sige.

This was actually a disguised way of cutting off the Third Master's path to power. It is said that after receiving the imperial edict, he spent half a day throwing things in his study.

Hongzhi, the son of the Fifth Prince, also married a woman from the Borjigit clan, a noblewoman of the Khorchin and a relative of the Empress Dowager.

In this imperial concubine selection, the Khorchin women were the most prominent, as they were betrothed to three imperial grandsons.

Also betrothed was the Crown Prince's eldest daughter, Mo Yaqi, who was to marry Tumed Darhan Beile Arabutan.