Transmigrated Genius: Fragile Heiress Reigns Supreme-Chapter 749 - 750: Mutual Love (5)

Fourth Master Xiao thought for a night, searched many characters, but felt none were suitable, then shook his head and said, "There’s no rush, let’s think slowly." After speaking, he sat down on a chair by the table, gazing distantly at Xiqiu and her child.

The Grand Dowager’s gaze paused slightly but she didn’t speak. Xiqiu smiled and looked at the Grand Dowager, "Then why not let Mother choose." She looked at Fourth Master Xiao, who glanced back at her without objection!

Xiqiu quietly raised her eyebrows.

The Grand Dowager waved her hand away, "Forget it, let his father choose instead." Her voice carried a tone of indulgence. Seeing she was truly unwilling, Xiqiu did not insist. However, the First Madam tentatively approached Xiqiu and said, "Zhi... What do you think?"

Upon hearing this, Xiqiu was stunned, Zhi? Xiao Yanji...

Was the First Madam reminiscing about him?

Not only Xiqiu was taken aback, but even Fourth Master Xiao and the Grand Dowager paused momentarily.

The First Madam, seeing no one responded, shifted her gaze awkwardly, saying nothing more.

Yet Xiqiu felt pity for her, thinking she must be yearning for Xiao Yanji every day, unable to release herself from that constant emotional cage. She wondered how the First Madam endured those silent nights. Thinking of this, she looked at Fourth Master Xiao and asked, "Fourth Master, how about this character?" Xiao Yanji was upright and noble with a chivalrous spirit, and this character also embodies integrity and pride. She didn’t dislike it. If her son grew up to have Xiao Yanji’s honest and gentlemanly qualities, she would be pleased as a mother.

As for associating it with misfortune, that was out of the question.

Fourth Master Xiao’s gaze lingered for a moment, seemingly without objection.

The Grand Dowager’s eyes became slightly moist, looking at the First Madam with pity.

Seeing everyone’s reaction, Xiqiu couldn’t help but smile, "I like this character, just concerned about clashing with the name of the eldest uncle..." Then she looked at the Grand Dowager, who held Xiqiu’s hand, her son now becoming a cherished memory for others, yet she graciously laughed through tears, "It’s their uncle-nephew fate!"

"Then let’s use this character," she said, smilingly looking at the swaddled child, "Little Zhi, did you hear that? From now on, you’ll be called Little Zhi, and you should strive to be as successful as your uncle."

The First Madam burst into tears, involuntarily lowering her head to look at Little Zhi, reaching out with trembling hands to touch his small face, tears falling onto the bright red swaddle... After a while, she looked up at Xiqiu and said, "Thank you."

Xiqiu returned a smile.

Fourth Master Xiao stood up with his hands behind his back, saying, "Then it’s settled with this character, later we’ll ask the second brother to inscribe it in the family record." Mentioning the family record, he paused, remembering Xiao Yancheng’s dying request.

"Let’s wait until after the full month ceremony to inscribe it," the Grand Dowager turned to look at Fourth Master Xiao, "There’s virtue in delay." Saying this, she also kissed Little Zhi’s small face.

Xiqiu understood, the Grand Dowager wanted to protect his good fortune from being diminished.

Rarely did Fourth Master Xiao not oppose the Grand Dowager but nodded in agreement.

"Yuzhen, in the next few days, we may have to trouble you to run back and forth," the Grand Dowager said with a smile, "We still need your help in organizing the Three Day Ceremony."

The First Madam quickly wiped away her tears, nodded with a smile, "As long as Fourth Sister-in-law is assured, I’m willing to do it." Xiqiu smiled and nodded, "Then I must trouble my sister-in-law."

"Fourth Sister-in-law, no need to be so polite," the First Madam said with a smile, "I’m free anyway." And with affection, she looked at Little Zhi once more.

The Grand Dowager looked at Fourth Master Xiao again and asked, "Aren’t the main forces entering the city today? Don’t you need to show your face?"

Hearing this, Fourth Master Xiao’s expression was peculiar as he replied, "No need." The Grand Dowager frowned hearing this, then said, "The Emperor is bound to evaluate and reward merit, you should go and have a look, perhaps secure a commendation for our Little Zhi."

The Grand Dowager’s tone unexpectedly teased Fourth Master Xiao, secretly amusing Xiqiu, even making the First Madam smile.

Fourth Master Xiao’s expression was somewhat twisted as he glanced at the Grand Dowager and then at Xiqiu, whose almond-shaped eyes were filled with laughter, furrowing his brows...

The atmosphere in the room turned a bit odd, when suddenly Little Zhi let out a wail as if in protest.

Before Xiqiu could react, three pairs of hands reached out, but it was the First Madam, quicker and calmer, who picked up Little Zhi, gently rocked him, and anxiously asked, "Is he hungry or wet? Where’s the nanny?"

The Grand Dowager and Xiqiu looked surprised, then the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law glanced at each other and laughed, turning to look at Fourth Master Xiao, just in time to see his embarrassed face as he quickly withdrew his hand and stepped back from the bed.

The Grand Dowager saw this and her eyes were filled with even more amusement.

Nanny Cen brought Mrs. Zhou in, and they saw the family gathered harmoniously around the bed, and she smiled even more joyously, thinking how the birth of the young master had truly brought the family closer together. Looking at the First Madam, she remembered how she wasn’t this nervous when Xing and Min were born.

As expected, the child was hungry, and Mrs. Zhou took him to feed him, soon after, he fell asleep again.

Min and Xing returned from school, led by their respective nannies, and having not seen Xiqiu for two days, they immediately dashed in calling out, "Mother..." "Fourth Auntie..."

"Gently, gently, don’t disturb your brother," the Grand Dowager hushed them.

The two children immediately quieted down, looking at Xiqiu in confusion, and Xiqiu smiled, saying, "Come and see your brother."

The two children looked at each other, and Xing grinned widely, running to the bedside, standing on tiptoe to peek into the swaddling clothes. Seeing the tiny person inside, he looked at Xiqiu curiously, "Fourth Auntie, is he our little brother?"

"Yes, do you like him, Xing?" Xiqiu smiled, and Xing, hearing it was a brother, became even more curious, "Why is he so small? It’s not even nap time, why is he sleeping?" He poked Zhi’s face and seriously said, "I’m your big brother, what’s your name?"

The entire room erupted in laughter, and the Grand Dowager hugged Xing with a laugh, "He’s too young to talk, how could he answer you?" Xing appeared half-understanding, "Then where did he come from?" He suddenly realized, "Did he pop out from Fourth Auntie’s belly?" He had asked Fourth Auntie when her belly was large before. 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

The Grand Dowager was all smiles, joyfully pinching Xing’s little face, and Xiqiu nodded, "Yes, he came from Fourth Auntie’s belly. Xing is so clever!"

Xing looked pleased with himself and stepped aside to let Min have a look at their brother from the best spot, "Have a look; he’s really small."

Min seemed a bit apprehensive, casting a glance at the tiny brother, then turned to Xiqiu, asking anxiously, "Mother... did it hurt?"

"Hmm?" Xiqiu didn’t understand at first, and Min pointed at Zhi, "Didn’t he pop out of your belly? Did it hurt?"

Xiqiu looked at him, feeling warmth in her heart, this child was too dear. She smiled and shook her head, "With you around, Mother doesn’t feel any pain." Min gently pushed Xing aside, not too interested in Zhi but rather moved closer to Xiqiu, touching her hand, "Then let me rub it for you."

Fourth Master Xiao watched Min with a look of appreciation.

Xiqiu couldn’t help but rub Min’s little head, filled with affection, "Mother doesn’t hurt, thank you, Min!"

Min finally relaxed and smiled; only then did he turn to look at the Zhi in the swaddle, seeing Xing lowering his head to give Zhi a kiss, he solemnly said, "You’ll squash him..." acting protectively.

Xing, grinning, said, "I’m grown up now; I know what I’m doing." He patted Min’s shoulder, "Don’t worry, I’ve got it." looking all self-assured.

The Grand Dowager laughed, pointing at the two kids, "...they’ve grown so clever, each of them." She looked at Min approvingly, knowing he protected his mother and brother... Xiqiu’s love for him was not in vain.

"Mother." Min tilted his head, looking at Zhi, "When will he grow up?"

Xiqiu jokingly replied, "It’ll take some time; he’s just been born." Min nodded, watching Zhi’s little face. Xing looked up at Xiqiu, "Fourth Auntie, can I play a tune for him? He’ll surely love it." Saying this, he added, "Grow up fast, and I’ll give you the Jade Flute I have saved." It was Xing’s treasure.

Min furrowed his brow, "Mother said we should wait a few more days, there’s no rush." Thinking for a moment, he added, "Otherwise, we could make him a rattle, he’d definitely like it." He had seen a rattle by Kun’s bed in Madam Jiang’s room last time.

"Yes, yes." Xing nodded, "And a small drum, and the Nine Rings..."

The two of them leaned over the bed, discussing intently what gifts to give Zhi without caring about others around.

For a moment, the room was full of warmth. Watching Min and Zhi’s intimacy, Xiqiu felt contentment in her heart...

The Grand Dowager felt comforted, too, casting a side glance at Fourth Master Xiao, noticing his gentle demeanor, devoid of his usual cold and distant air.

The First Madam smiled slightly.

At this moment, outside, Nanny Rong called through the curtain, "Fourth Master, someone from the palace is here to announce an Imperial Decree."