Ye Xinyan was stunned for a mont. With such a father, will the task of disciplining their daughter all fall on her in the future?
But, after this fellow went through so much trouble to na their child, only for it to be completely ignored, he does have a reason to be upset.
"Yes, yes, our daughter, of course, she will only have the opportunity to bully others," Ye Xinyan said insincerely, trying to console him. "Naming a child, we will have plenty of chances. When we have the next child, as soon as they are born, we’ll report the happy news to the royal family and His Majesty, including the na, and no one will be able to compete with us."
Ye Xinyan spoke while secretly pouting. As if the Emperor is so keen to na your child—everyone desires a na given by the Emperor, right?
If soone heard this, they would be envious enough to beat him, wouldn’t they?
"Right, right, this ti we lacked experience and got taken advantage of, allowing others to get a head start. Next ti, we’ll do as you said, Ah Yan." Jiang Yifan’s gloomy mood from the entire day slightly improved.
He went to look at his sleeping daughter again. Though not even a day old, her still wrinkled little face seed to have gained so moisture, and the flakes of skin were visibly less. She really is a beautiful and lovely child.
...
With the grace of the Emperor’s bestowed na, when Jiang Jinxiu’s daughter was bathed on the third day, the people coming to congratulate were nurous. Anyone with the slightest connection to Jiang Yifan or the Ye Family sent female relatives to congratulate, making the old woman servant who assisted with the birth smile broadly with joy.
This delivery was indeed a big score. Previously, when she first saw it was a baby girl, she was regretful and restless with worry. Now it seems that was completely unnecessary.
Looking around the capital, besides the royal palace and the prince’s mansion, regardless of gender, which household’s child is more precious than this daughter of the Jiang Family?
This honor also extended to the three midwives who helped with the delivery, making them bask in glory as well. In the future, in this line of work in the capital, aside from the palace servants, who would dare stand ahead of these three?
Jinrong held back for two days before having the opportunity to bring the princess consort over to congratulate Jiang Yifan.
As soon as Prince Yu appeared, Jiang Yifan quickly stepped out to greet him, and those around also ca forward to pay respects.
Prince Consort Wife Han Yufang was ceremoniously welcod into the backyard by Madam Yin and Madam Sun.
Han Yufang had done an entire night of ntal preparation the previous day in the residence, and now presented a joyful and amiable deanor, cheerfully helping Madam Yin take care of the guests, appearing very pleasant.
In the guest reception hall of the outer courtyard, Jiang Yifan’s eyes almost popped out: "Wait, wait. Your Highness, I’ve had a daughter, why is the royal family so excited? You have your own daughters, why jump in on this?"
His right to give his daughter a cherished nickna was taken away by the Emperor, and now Jinrong ca to claim her as a goddaughter, what for? Impressed by his family’s good lineage and wants to take them?
He had been in a state of depression for days. Clearly anticipating eagerly for his daughter’s birth, naming was supposed to be a joyful event for him as a father. He had prepared for a long ti, and it was supposed to be his daughter, yet suddenly, the na was bestowed by the Emperor.
Such a frustrating matter, yet everyone congratulated him; now he can’t even find a place to reason, can he?
Only two days have passed, and now Jinrong cos along to stir up trouble, does he think he’s easy to bully?
As soon as Jinrong heard that Ye Xinyan had a daughter, he was already considering claiming her as a goddaughter, not bothering to care about Jiang Yifan’s feelings. With both hands spread wide, he said: "Yuanfan, that’s not it. I have daughters, but no goddaughters."
Nowadays, Jinrong has one son and one daughter, both born from concubines, while his principal wife Han Yufang still shows no sign, causing a bit of impatience.
This ti, to bolster a claim for a goddaughter, he heavily persuaded Han Yufang to accompany him to the Jiang Family for celebrations, using this reason as justification. Although the Jiang Family has birthed a daughter, this daughter has received imperial favor, which is an auspicious sign.
Han Yufang looked at Ye Xinyan, unpleasantly, but out of fear, she wouldn’t dare to provoke, usually avoiding her. This ti, to gain favor from Jinrong and with hopes of sharing in celebratory joy and imperial attention, she begrudgingly ca over.
Should she conceive because of this and give birth to a son, perhaps she could receive additional care from His Majesty.
Jiang Yifan glared at Jinrong, feeling furious. No goddaughter, is that even a reason? Is having a goddaughter sothing the royal family absolutely must have?!
"No way, I’ve only just gotten a daughter, and now suddenly she’s claid as your goddaughter. Soon enough, she’ll be taken to play one day, for als the next; won’t I have raised her for nothing then? No way!"
"Look, don’t be like this." Jinrong shifted his chair slightly, mischievously moving closer to Jiang Yifan, lowering his voice to say, "I know why you’re not happy, but you can’t bla , can you? It’s because your Ye Zi is so formidable; she directly dissipated the enormous pressure of the Death Exemption Token from Marquis Xinyong’s Residence. That’s an achievent, you don’t know how happy my Imperial Father is."
Jiang Yifan leaned back slightly, indignantly replied: "So, the Emperor punishes by taking away my chance to na my Ah Xiu?"
"Co now, how is this a punishnt? This is imperial grace, sothing other families can only wish for. Moreover, look how smoothly the na sounds, Ah Xiu, Jiang Jinxiu. Jinxiu, indeed, Imperial Father values our daughter highly."
"It’s not about whether the na is good... Hey, wait, this is my daughter..."
In the end, he couldn’t overpower Jinrong’s thick face. After a long debate, his own daughter was still claid by Jinrong as a goddaughter. Not at all embarrassed, Jinrong left behind a token—a pair of carved phoenix Jade Pendants, promising that when she’s older and able to kneel, they’d formally host a banquet for the familial claim.
Looking at the Jade Pendant carved with phoenixes, Jiang Yifan was lingering for a long ti. Is she going to be raised as a princess? Jiang Yifan looked at the pendant, feeling despondent for quite a while.
His daughter afterward, if ever arrogant, he plans to back her up, showcase his prowess as a father. But with such a godfather, his own paternal strength seemingly gets completely overshadowed.
The washing ceremony for Jiang Family’s daughter, Ah Xiu, was unprecedented.
Thankfully, Jiang Yifan prepared in advance, virtually clearing and arranging every usable room in the Jiang Family Residence, so as not to catch everyone off guard.
The capital’s affairs, when complicated, truly are complex. Yet when simple, indeed, they are very straightforward. Jiang Yifan’s daughter’s situation was straightforward.
Co now, even the Emperor gave her a na, covered both her formal and casual nas, isn’t this direction clear enough? It’s imperial favor. Among those who received news, many would definitely co to pay their respects, showing proximity to the Jiang Family.
...
Ti passed day by day, and in the blink of an eye, Jiang Jinxiu was now a month old. When soone praised the daughter’s looks again, Ye Xinyan didn’t feel so guilty anymore.
Ye Xinyan took care of her daughter herself, although she hired a wet nurse, the wet nurse only fed milk occasionally, mainly in case Ye Xinyan wasn’t there.
Just like many elders say, babies change day by day. This past month with her Ah Xiu, she has indeed beco beautiful, with a pink chubby face, skin soft and tender, and eyes shiny black, extrely lively.
When Ah Xiu was in a good mood and soone played with her, the little one could even grin sotis. Especially when Ye Yuan leaned on the bed to tease her, Ah Xiu was extraordinarily spirited, her arms and legs moving vigorously.
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