Fearing she wouldn't know which character it was, Xie Lang took a piece of paper that had been written down beforehand and placed aside. It listed many characters, and he finally chose "Ying".
Xie Ying.
“Qingying Lifuqu.” Wen Hemian smiled. “Not bad, little Aying should like it.”
Wen Hemian couldn't bear to disturb her daughter's peaceful sleep. After checking on her, she had Xie Lang carry her back to the side hall, where the wet nurse and caregivers were waiting. They were more experienced than the girls and wouldn't mistreat the little princess.
As they were talking, a palace servant brought some food. Xie Lang moved a small table in front of her and placed all the soups and broths on it.
"How long have I been unconscious?"
It was during the meal that Wen Hemian asked about this matter.
I have this inexplicable feeling of not knowing what day it is.
"Five days."
The time Xie Lang mentioned was longer than she had imagined. Wen Hemian was so surprised that her hand trembled and the spoon fell into the bowl.
"So long?" Wen Hemian looked at him with a complicated expression. "Your Majesty must have been very worried, right?"
"Um."
Xie Lang's voice was low, still somewhat shaken: "If that guy called the system hadn't told me you were alright, I really would have gone crazy... Don't worry, Grand Tutor, I've kept the news under wraps. People outside don't know what's going on in the palace."
Wen Hemian praised him: "Your Majesty has done a very good job."
Xie Lang, unusually, did not take credit: "It's good that you're safe and sound."
Wen Hemian finished her meal in peace, cleaned up, rinsed her mouth, and then belatedly remembered: "What about my parents...?"
Xie Lang could keep her news from outsiders, but he certainly couldn't hide it from her parents. Who knows how worried they are.
"I've told them the truth," Xie Lang said softly. "I'll send someone to invite them over at dawn."
Wen Hemian was relieved: "Okay."
After saying that, she looked at Xie Lang's expression and couldn't help but sigh: "You haven't had a good rest these past few days while you've been watching over me, have you? The night is still long, come up and get some sleep."
As she spoke, Wen Hemian was about to move to make room for him.
Xie Lang was so shocked that his face turned pale. He didn't dare let her move. His body reacted much faster than his brain. He quickly pressed her down and said in a panicked tone, "Don't move, I'll do it!"
Wen Hemian: "..."
It seems there are some serious aftereffects, but she couldn't say anything and could only let Xie Lang do as he pleased.
After days of tension, Xie Lang relaxed and looked pitiful. His narrow phoenix eyes were closed, and the corners of his eyes were red, revealing a hint of vulnerability. This suddenly reminded Wen Hemian of the little cub who had snuggled into her arms and acted spoiled many years ago.
Now he's a father himself.
Feeling pity for him, she raised her hand to cover Xie Lang's eyes, kissed him on the lips, snuggled into his arms, and whispered, "Sleep."
The next day at dawn, Qin Yi and Wen Chengyuan rushed into the palace to see Wen Hemian after receiving the news.
Thanks to the system, the five days she was in a coma allowed Wen Hemian to recover most of her energy. She was also always healthy, so once she recovered, she looked almost the same as before she gave birth.
Wen Chengyuan was playing with the child in the outer room when Qin Yi came into the inner room to take a look. She examined him carefully for a long time before finally feeling relieved: "Thank goodness, he hasn't lost weight."
After saying that, Qin Yi sat down and got straight to the point: "Are you and His Majesty planning to make A-Ying the crown prince?"
The news of the birth of the princess spread immediately, but upon hearing the princess's title, everyone looked at each other thoughtfully.
The precedent of women entering school and the court has already been set. Judging from His Majesty's attitude, perhaps he really will set a precedent for an empress?
"Yes." Wen Hemian didn't hide anything from her. "If nothing unexpected happens, we should only have one child, Aying."
Xie Lang's attitude seemed resolute; given his personality, he certainly wouldn't let something like this go wrong.
"That's fine." Qin Yi sighed. "He doesn't care about the best in this matter, and I don't want you to take any more risks."
The royal family believes that many children bring many blessings, and this has always been the case. However, Xie Lang has broadened their horizons considerably, and they are no longer as skeptical as they were at the beginning.
Wen Hemian noticed the change in her attitude and couldn't help but feel happy.
She is naturally happy to see the people she cares about getting along well.
...
Ah Ying was well-behaved even before she was born, and she remained so after she was born.
She ate her milk and slept peacefully, and in just a few months she turned into a lovely little dumpling.
It wasn't until she grew up that I noticed this little girl had a beauty mark at the corner of her eye. Whenever she smiled, it shimmered like a phoenix tail, making her exceptionally endearing.
Wen Hemian teased her, and seeing her babbling, he couldn't help but feel a little melancholy.
Will this little glutinous rice ball really not be bullied by those cunning and treacherous ministers in the future?
She thought about it and told Xie Lang about her worries.
Xie Lang lowered his eyes, expressionless, and met the gaze of the little one in her arms. The little one's dark eyes darted around, and the baby innocently spat a bubble at him.
He asked with difficulty, "Is it possible that she's faking it?"
Wen Hemian looked at her daughter, then at him, and raised an eyebrow slightly: "A kindred spirit's intuition?"
Xie Lang looked away and remained silent.
Wen Hemian burst out laughing.
However, it was later discovered that what Xie Lang said was indeed true.
Babies change every day. When it's time for them to eat solid foods, they're eager to try everything. At first, they're not picky about anything, but later they develop preferences. If they encounter something they don't like, they'll put on a pitiful act to make their caregiver feel sorry for them, and then they'll switch it to something they like.
Later, Wen Hemian and Xie Lang discovered this situation, and the two of them took over the work themselves, no longer relying on others, finally leaving the little girl with nowhere to hide.
"See? I told you she was faking it."
Having gone through countless trials and tribulations, Xie Lang found these petty tricks utterly insignificant compared to his own, seeing through them at a glance.
Wen Hemian glanced at him with a half-smile: "It's all inherited from His Majesty. I wasn't like this before."
They both avoided saying these things in front of the little girl, after all, the boy was smart and she might notice something.
Xie Lang was not ashamed but proud, and shamelessly leaned closer, the corners of his mouth slowly curling up: "If it weren't for these little tricks, how could I have won the favor of the Grand Tutor?"
Wen Hemian choked, truly speechless.
Xie Lang had long ago figured out her weakness.
"I have ordered someone to send A-Ying to the Prince's residence."
Xie Lang suddenly said.
"I was wondering why I hadn't heard a sound from her." Wen Heming glanced sideways, noticing his burning, yearning gaze, and a sense of unease crept in. "You..."
"I've been taking my medicine properly." Xie Lang kissed her chin affectionately, leaving a trail of wet kisses below, his gaze greedy and burning. "Is it alright if A-Ying isn't here today?"
The medicine was a contraceptive; for the past six months, while Wen Hemian was recuperating, Xie Lang had been taking the medicine.
While speaking politely, his hands were already busy unbuttoning her clothes. As he buried his face in her breath, he could vaguely smell a faint milky fragrance, and his eyes shone with an eerie light.
Wen Hemian's tone was unsteady, keenly sensing the danger. She pinched his arm, her voice tinged with barely suppressed rage: "If you're going to do it, just do it. Why all the nonsense?"
Xie Lang smiled and said, "Yes, ma'am."
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