A little over a month later, Jiaming gave birth to a son safely.
"Huh? Aren't newborn babies supposed to be all red and wrinkled, and ugly? Like my nephew Yongcheng when he was born." Hongjing said, looking at his newborn brother with great surprise.
Hongxuan didn't quite understand either, and said, "When Yongcheng was born, Fourth Brother wasn't there and didn't see it. But when you were born, Fourth Brother did remember that you were fair-skinned and tender, just like Sixth Brother."
As he spoke, Hongxuan carefully reached out and gently touched the newborn's tender little face.
At this moment, the Fourth Prince, who was also looking at his newborn son, said with a hint of joy, "Perhaps it is because Mother is healthy and takes good care of you that you three brothers are all born chubby and fair-skinned, which is quite different from others."
Sure enough, the imperial physician invited by the Fourth Prince examined the newborn and said, "The little prince is also in very good health."
The imperial physician had been invited by the Fourth Prince many times, and he had also come to see Hongxuan and Hongjing when they were born.
Therefore, the Fourth Prince understood immediately from his words that this child would be as healthy as Hongxuan and Hongjing and would grow up healthy.
Upon hearing this, Fourth Master was even happier.
After all, Honghui's health had been poor since childhood, and he ultimately passed away before he was even twenty.
He had raised his eldest son for so long, and now he was gone. He didn't want to go through the pain of losing a son again.
Inside the house, Jiaming, who had just given birth, ate her meal with great energy and then chatted with Hongtao, asking, "Did anything happen outside when I gave birth?"
Hongtao shook her head. "No, even if they were, with the Prince, the Fourth Prince, and the Fifth Prince there, they would take care of it."
Jiaming thought about it and agreed, then asked, "Where's the Sixth Prince? Haven't the others finished reading yet?"
Hongtao nodded and smiled, "The Prince and the two princes are currently doting on the little prince. By the way, Master, the Prince has had the imperial physician examine the little prince, and he is in good health, so please don't worry."
Jiaming thought to herself, "I'm very relieved. That little guy absorbed her powers when he was just over a month old. How could his health not be good? He might be the one who inherited the most of her powers."
That's what they think, but they can't show it on their faces.
She seemed relieved and said, "I'm much more relieved that he's in good health. By the way, hurry up and tell the master and the others to stop lingering around the Sixth Prince. Quickly bring the baby in and have the wet nurse come in; it's time to breastfeed the baby."
The little one was picky; after the wet nurse arrived, he wouldn't drink her milk. Jiaming had to feed him herself, and thankfully, this time the little one wasn't picky.
After feeding the baby, Jiaming spoke with Hongxuan and Hongjing through the screen for a while, and then also said a few words to the Fourth Prince.
Since Honghui had only recently passed away, Jiaming told him, without the Fourth Master having to say anything, that the third-day celebration should be skipped.
"However, sir, you must not forget our sixth son's name."
How could Fourth Master forget? He had been eagerly anticipating the arrival of his child, and as soon as Jiaming became pregnant, he began thinking about how to name him.
At that time, both the boy and the girl came up with several names, which were, of course, all pending selection.
"Don't worry, I've already come up with several names to choose from. I'll definitely pick a good one for Xiao Liu within three days," Fourth Master said gently.
Three days later, the Fourth Prince came over in person and told Jiaming through the screen: "The sixth child's name is Hongxu. Xu means the rising sun."
Although the child was only three days old, Fourth Master only came to see him once a day, for an average of a quarter of an hour each time. But he also noticed that when the child was hungry or wet, he would just make a few soft humming sounds and would not cry.
He eats and then sleeps, and once he's had enough sleep, he doesn't make a fuss. I don't know how he spends his time.
Always quiet and well-behaved.
I imagine that in the future, I will be a well-behaved and gentle person.
Jiaming also felt that the name was suitable for her newborn son, saying, "Grandpa, this name is well chosen."
After exchanging a few more words with the two through the screen, the Fourth Master left and returned to the front courtyard.
A few days later, when the Fourth Prince paid his respects to Consort De in the palace, he was asked a few questions by her and then suddenly realized that his son was already so grown up.
After returning to Prince Yong's residence, the Fourth Prince thought about it and decided not to go to his wife's place.
Instead, they went to Taoyuan Jiaming's place and, as usual, spoke through a screen.
"Ming'er, Xuan'er is fourteen now, and he can get married. Tell me, what kind of wife do you want to find for him? It just so happens that the imperial concubine selection will be held next year, in the 56th year."
Outside the screen, the Fourth Prince, having heard no reply for a long time, frowned and called out, "Ming'er?"
Jiaming, who was stunned by the news that "her son can get married," was suddenly awakened and couldn't help but exclaim "Ah!"
"What's wrong?" Fourth Master asked worriedly, unable to resist the urge to disregard the rules and barge in.
Just then, Jiaming's voice effectively dispelled his worries.
"It's nothing, I just didn't realize it for a moment. Back then, the little dumpling was just as tiny as Xiao Liu is now, and now he's almost ready to get married."
Hearing Jiaming's exclamation, Fourth Master echoed, "Yes, I never imagined he'd grow up so big."
After sighing for a while, the two began to talk about Hongxuan's marriage to his wife, separated by a screen.
"Ming'er, you still haven't told me what your thoughts are about Hongxuan's wife?"
Jiaming hesitated for a moment, then said, "My lord, Hongxuan is getting married. Is it appropriate for me, a concubine, to get involved?"
Fourth Master was speechless. He had come over in person to ask, so what was there to hesitate about?
"Just say what I say. I'll take care of your opinion when the time comes."
Jiaming: As for relationships, you're just asking. In reality, it's up to you to decide what kind of person you're looking for.
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