Free Web NovelChapter 365: Chapter 270: Naming the Child
As everyone was shocked, Lu Ziyuan’s gaze remained fixed on the infant in the swaddle.
"This child indeed shares a fate with me," he said, "How about I give him a name?"
It was framed as a question, yet he did not wait for anyone’s permission.
As if he had already decided, once he spoke, he continued on his own, "Let’s call him Xiu Ran."
Xiu Ran...
"Ji Xiuran..." Xie YanYu instinctively looked at the child’s ’biological father.’
Ji Chengfeng’s brows were already furrowed tightly.
Even as the Crown Prince, it was unreasonable for him to name the offspring of his subjects without permission. freeweɓnovel.cѳm
Unexpectedly, Lu Ziyuan mumbled a few words, ’Ji Xiuran.’
His expression was quite unpleasant, "This surname is not very good. How about letting the child come with me, I will adopt him as my son, and his future..."
"Absolutely not!" This time, before Ji Chengfeng could speak, Xie YanYu decisively intervened: "How can the Royal Family’s lineage be confused."
"If I wish to confuse it, I can do so," Lu Ziyuan raised his brow slightly, mocking, "Are you so eager because this child truly has a connection with you?"
Never have I seen someone so eager to claim a child.
"Your Highness, pardon me," Ji Chengfeng could no longer hold back and said, "This is the eldest son I’ve longed for over ten months, and I have no intention of parting with him. If Your Highness wishes for a son, you might want to find another way."
Once he finished speaking, the room fell silent.
Everyone knew that Crown Prince was a romantic, willing to commit an unforgivable act for another’s wife.
Now that the beloved woman had passed, he still had no intention of marrying.
He even wanted to bestow the status of Crown Princess Consort on Miss Xie.
The Emperor permitted it, but the Xie Family refused.
Even now, they were still in a dispute with the Xie Family.
Marquis Xie had knelt at the palace gates, pleading sorrowfully, saying: The young girl of our family was granted marriage by Your Majesty, married into the Duke Pei Mansion, and later was ordered to divorce by an imperial decree.
Before she died, she was free, so she should be buried in the ancestral tomb of the Xie Family under the identity of Miss Xie.
Daring not to associate with the Crown Prince.
Despite this, Lu Ziyuan did not resort to coercive measures with his murderous intentions.
He attempted to move them emotionally, hoping the Xie Family would relent.
Looking back, it was quite laughable.
A dignified Crown Prince cannot even wed a deceased woman.
Still contemplating on another’s son.
Indeed, it’s ironic.
Lu Ziyuan’s expression was cold; he snorted softly and turned to leave.
Though this child shares a fate with him, he does not insist on having him.
One might say, in this lifetime, there’s nothing he absolutely must have.
Not willing to part with love, he gave up the idea of forcibly claiming another’s son.
Who the next heir of this dynasty would be, it would be revealed after his death.
The oppressive atmosphere dissipated, and both Xie YanYu and Ji Chengfeng relaxed slightly.
Xie YanYu reached out to take the child from the midwife’s hands and sighed: "I wonder if this child will blame us when he grows up."
Given Your Majesty’s health, Lu Ziyuan will soon ascend the throne.
This child is his eldest son...
He can even be the legitimate eldest son.
Even if over time he forgets past incidents, grants titles to three palaces and six courts, and has other offspring.
Still, the legitimate eldest son’s birth and the identity of his birth mother are enough to compete for imperial power.
This is the imperial power!
The supreme position in the world!
No one would remain unmoved.
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When Xie Wanqing woke up, it was already the next morning.
She was well taken care of, clean and refreshed, and after a day and night’s rest, she had recovered a great deal of strength.
It was autumn now, and the Southern autumn was pleasant and suitable for staying in bed.
From her personal maid, she heard that a distinguished guest had come to the mansion yesterday.
An imposing aura surrounded him, and just a distant glance felt cold and sharp.
Lord Ji referred to him as Your Highness.
And that person, referred to himself as ’I.’
