Transmigrated Genius: Fragile Heiress Reigns Supreme-Chapter 745 - 746: Mutual Love (1)

Everyone who had been tense for a whole day and night finally relaxed at this moment.

Madam Jiang, feeling deeply moved, covered her mouth and began to sob quietly by the door. Tong Xiyan sat by the bed of the unconscious Grand Dowager and whispered in her ear, "Grand Dowager, it’s done. Mother and child are safe, and it’s a little boy." Even in her sleep, the Grand Dowager’s frown eased as she drifted into a deeper slumber.

At the courtyard entrance, Xu Tianqing’s legs, which had stood the entire night, seemed to lose all feeling. He blinked his gritty eyes and turned to look at Xiao Yanyi across from him, only to see Xiao Yanyi lower his gaze, exuding a faint air of isolation from the world. Gradually, a slight smile appeared on his face as he turned... and left.

Xu Tianqing also started to smile. Sixth Sister should be very happy, he thought as he glanced at the main door... May you be happy always...

Tiancheng personally escorted Xiao Yanyi out. Just as they left, Tiancheng glanced back in the opposite direction to see Xu Tianqing’s serene figure walking further away. The smile froze on his lips, finding it odd, especially after what he heard last night—First Master Xu was almost mistaken for a bandit on Long Street, with a blade to his throat, despite being a frail scholar who had just recovered from illness. He couldn’t even withstand a single punch from those guards, yet he defiantly confronted them. It was only when Lord Zhong of the Five Cities Military Department, acquainted with Xu, arrived that he was released. But instead of returning home, Xu rushed straight to the city gate, calling out urgently...

In the silent emptiness beneath the midnight night sky, only his lone voice pounding on the city gate could be heard.

The guards, recognizing Fourth Master, let him pass after learning of the situation at home.

As for the Marquis, there was news from the palace that he stood at the Fengwu Palace gate, almost incurring the Emperor’s wrath...

Fortunately, there was a cause, and the Emperor did not blame him, instead instructing Chief Chang to draft an Imperial Decree. The Marquis dashed to the city gate overnight, where Fourth Master had already ridden to meet him.

As if by prior arrangement, it was lucky that Fourth Master arrived in time to witness the birth of his son.

He sighed and shook his head, feeling relieved in his heart, reflecting on how perilous the day and night had been.

Now that the tension had lifted, an overwhelming exhaustion settled in. Leaning against the door frame, Tiancheng began to doze off.

Inside the room, Fourth Master Xiao strode in quickly: "Dear!" Unconcerned about the scent of blood still in the air, the two midwives glanced at Fourth Master Xiao with a mix of fear and surprise, as they had never seen a husband as eager as the Great Governor.

Ruan Jingliu had wrapped the umbilical cord and, with the midwife’s help, bathed the baby and wrapped him in a brocade blanket.

Fourth Master Xiao sat at the bedside, tenderly touching Xiqiu’s face. Xiqiu was utterly exhausted but resiliently reached out towards Ruan Jingliu, who held the baby, saying, "Quick, let me see. Check if the fingers and toes are all there. The delivery was so slow—is there any injury? Is the collarbone broken?" A series of worries flowed out, to which Ruan Jingliu couldn’t help but raise her eyebrow in amusement, placing the red, pomegranate-embroidered swaddling at her side. "Have a look."

Xiqiu tried to prop herself up on her arms, but Fourth Master Xiao held her down. "Don’t move, I’ll do the counting!" And in full view, the couple seriously unwrapped the baby’s hands and feet, counting each tiny finger and toe.

Xiqiu felt the collarbone and, finding nothing amiss, finally breathed a sigh of relief: "It’s okay, it’s okay!" She relaxed back onto the pillow.

The two midwives and Madam Jiang all covered their faces, smiling quietly.

Fourth Master Xiao awkwardly attempted to rewrap the baby, feeling that the soft little hands were fragile and fearing he might hurt them unintentionally. Though he was ever resolute in wielding a sword and never backed down, his hands now seemed clumsy.

The midwife, unable to bear watching, glanced cautiously at Fourth Master Xiao and approached. "Let this servant do it, Great Governor." She stepped forward and efficiently rewrapped the blanket, tightening it while wearing a full smile as she praised, "This servant has helped deliver many babies, but this is the first time I’ve seen such a lively one. So black and thick are his hair and white is his skin. Strong and robust, he’s bound to grow tall and handsome, just like the Great Governor!" After saying this, the midwife realized she might have been too forward in commenting on the Great Governor, quickly correcting herself. "His eyes are just like the Great Governor’s, but that little mouth and face seem sculpted just like the Lady’s..."

Although Xiqiu knew she was being flattered, the words still pleased her, and even the corner of Fourth Master Xiao’s mouth turned up in a smile.

Only now did the couple remember to look at their baby’s features. Xiqiu gently parted the blanket to see the little one lying inside, with black hair, long eyelids that indeed resembled Fourth Master Xiao’s eyes, a straight, high nose, and little pink lips...

Truly beautiful, Xiqiu couldn’t help but think.

Isn’t this what people mean when they say one’s own child, even if it’s a monkey, is the best-looking in the world?

"You should get some rest, the baby will be taken care of by them." Shooting a glance at the baby, Fourth Master Xiao, eyebrows slightly raised, was even more concerned about Xiqiu. "Or eat something before sleeping, lest you wake hungry."

At his mention of it, Xiqiu suddenly felt tired, yet she wanted to try feeding the baby herself, having heard that the sooner a baby nurses, the sooner the milk comes. She looked up at Fourth Master Xiao, her cheeks slightly flushed, "I want to try nursing the baby."

Fourth Master Xiao frowned immediately, saying, "No, your health isn’t good, leave the nursing to the wet nurse." Firmly, he turned to the midwives, "Call in the wet nurses."

"Fourth Master," Xiqiu looked at him expectantly, "I want to try. If there’s no milk, so be it, but if there is... It’s beneficial for both of us if he nurses from me." 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

Seeing her insistence and hopeful face, Fourth Master Xiao’s tightly knitted brows began to ease up.

Xiqiu persisted, tugging at his sleeve despite her exhaustion: "Let me try..." With others still in the room, Fourth Master Xiao cleared his throat awkwardly, his face set, but he finally nodded slightly: "Only if it won’t strain you."

"Alright." Xiqiu smiled, and the midwives came forward to assist her, while Madam Jiang grinned and said to Fourth Master Xiao, "Son-in-law, why don’t you rest outside while we tidy up here a bit?" Meaning, it’s best for you to step out for a moment.

Fourth Master Xiao took another look at Xiqiu, nodded, and turned to leave the room.

At the door, he instructed Nanny Cen, "Bring the two wet nurses in." At this point, Nanny Cen had no objections, hurrying to guide the waiting wet nurses inside.

Xiqiu turned to her side, loosened her collar... The baby puckered his lips unsatisfied at having his nap disturbed, but then his tiny nose wrinkled, and as his little face moved, he opened his mouth and began to nurse... wrapping his mouth around and starting to suckle...