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Chapter 709 This Child is the Eldest Legitimate Son

Hua Niang brought over a bowl of ginseng soup, smiling as she looked at the suckling infant.

"Duke, the young master truly resembles you."

*Pfft* Chai Yue chuckled at that.

"No, Hua Niang, did you see clearly? Fang Er was speechless.

Although he wasn't considered ugly in his own eyes, where on earth did that wrinkled face resemble him?

"Of course I saw clearly. Look at these big, dark, captivating eyes!"

"Alright, alright, Hua Niang, you're getting carried away. Chai Yue, her face flushed, quickly stopped Hua Niang from saying more.

"This old woman, she says whatever comes to her mind!"

"Hahaha, Duke and Madam, please don't mind. It's just that I was happy for a moment and let my mouth run wild."

"Here, Madam, drink the ginseng soup while it's hot to replenish your strength." Hua Niang playfully slapped her own mouth twice with her hand, then scooped the ginseng soup with a spoon to Chai Yue's lips.

After drinking the ginseng soup, Chai Yue looked at the sleeping child in her arms with doting eyes and whispered to Fang Er.

"Husband, can you name the child?"

Fang Er got up and paced by the bed. He was terrible at naming things, but this was his son, and he couldn't be careless.

After racking his brain for a long time, he said, "Yue'er, how about Fang Chai?"

"Fang Chai?"

Hearing the name, Chai Yue was delighted. He had incorporated her surname into their son's name.

But after trying to say it a few times, she shook her head.

"Husband, the name sounds too unpleasant. It's not good.

I heard that the dogs raised by common folk are called Chai dogs.

Although a humble name is said to bring good fortune, what is our son's status? If this name were to get out, I fear it would cause laughter."

Fang Er: ...

"Fang Chai? Fang Chai dog? Little Chai dog?"

"Damn it!"

This child was the legitimate eldest son, and according to the customs of the time, he would inherit the family business. Before he came of age, people would respectfully call him 'Young Duke' when he went out.

This was indeed a bit unsuitable.

"Eh?"

Inherit the family business? Got it!

"Yue'er, let's change it. How about Fang Xin?"

Chai Yue's eyes lit up. Passing on the torch, endless prosperity.

Xin, sounding similar to chai, and her husband had won every battle relying on his sharp firearms.

Xin aids the fire, the name sounds good, and the meaning is also good.

"Fang Xin, Fang Xin, Xin'er."

After reciting it a few more times, she nodded heavily, "I'll listen to my husband. We'll call him Fang Xin!"

Saying that, she looked down at the child in her arms and said with a smile, "Did you hear that? Father has given you a name, Fang Xin."

"Mmm~"

Little Fang Xin grunted and continued to sleep.

"Husband, did you hear? Xin'er agreed." Chai Yue excitedly grabbed Fang Er's arm and shook it.

"Alright, alright!" Fang Er said with a helpless smile. It was clearly just an involuntary sound made while sleeping.

Thinking that Chai Shao was still waiting outside, likely anxious, he said softly.

"You rest first. Father-in-law is still outside. I'll go out and let him come in to see you."

He placed Chai Yue's hand back under the covers, gently tidied the stray hair at her temples, and got up to walk outside.

Chai Shao, who had been waiting for a long time, immediately asked when he saw him come out, "How is Yue'er?"

"Yue'er is fine. Father-in-law, please go in and see for yourself."

Upon hearing this, Chai Shao rushed in like a streak of light.

Princess Pingyang had given him three children. His eldest son, Chai Zhewei, and his second son, Chai Lingwu, both held official positions. Only Chai Yue stayed at home with him all day.

Moreover, Chai Yue's appearance was at least seven parts similar to Pingyang's, which made him dote on her to the point where even his two sons were envious.

Sun Simiao, Changsun Ling'er, and others were still standing in the courtyard. Fang Fengzhu, Zhang Yuanshuang, and others who had finished tidying up the杂物 (miscellaneous items) had also come out of the delivery room.

"Congratulations, young friend. Such great joy, you must celebrate it properly, right?" Yuan Tiangang had arrived in the courtyard at some point, smiling as he looked at Fang Er, who had come out of the house.

"That's a must!"

One piece of happiness, when shared with others, becomes two, three, or even countless portions. How could Fang Er be stingy about such a matter?

Thus, he waved his hand and said to everyone with a smile.

"Seven days later, a grand banquet!"

"Hahaha, good. Then this humble Taoist will go back and prepare a congratulatory gift. I must have a few drinks then!" Yuan Tiangang finished speaking and looked at Sun Simiao, "Fellow Taoist, shall we go together?"

"Let's go together! Little friend, this humble Taoist will take his leave first."

After the two left, Xiao Qing sidled up to Fang Er's ear and whispered, "Master, according to the rules, you must give red envelopes to the young women who assisted in the delivery."

*Slap!*

Fang Er smacked his own forehead. He was so happy that he had forgotten about this.

He looked at Changsun Ling'er and the others apologetically, "Thank you all for your help today. Fang has gifts to present, please wait a moment."

With that, he asked Xiao Qing to stay and look after things, and he went to his study.

Not long after, he returned to the courtyard where the delivery had taken place with a squad of soldiers.

The soldiers carried twelve boxes, two men to a box.

Fang Er pointed at the boxes and smiled at Changsun Ling'er and the others, "Everyone, this is a small token of my appreciation. One box for each of you, please accept it."

"Wow! Such big boxes!"

"Duke Fang is so generous, hehe, I like it!"

"I'm so excited, what's inside?"

Fang Fengzhu and the others looked at the boxes and couldn't help but whisper amongst themselves.

"Sisters, we must not be polite today!" Changsun Ling'er walked boldly up to the soldiers and said to the others.

With that, she casually opened a box and, upon seeing the contents, her eyes widened.

Body wash, perfume, and a whole series of toiletries, an entire box filled with them!

It had to be said that these items were extremely tempting to them.

Although Chai Yue had also sent them some every now and then, she had never sent so much at once.

Among these items, only the body wash had been unlocked, so only body wash could be bought in the shops at the market!

Body wash, perfume, and the like were all different brands and bottles in each box.

These were Fang Er's long-term stock, and he had almost emptied it all out at once.

"So fragrant!" Changsun Ling'er held a perfume bottle and sprayed it on herself, sniffing the refreshing scent, her eyes squinting into slits with delight.

"Oh! This is hand cream!"

"Quick, look, there's facial cleanser!"

"And the toothbrush and toothpaste that Sister Yue'er uses!"

"This is body lotion, wow! And lipstick!"

"So many things, thank you, Duke Fang!"

A complete set of items made these daughters of dukes incredibly excited. Looking at the boxes they had received, they thanked Fang Er profusely.

Some even teased, "Duke Fang, please have a second child quickly, otherwise, sisters fear these things will run out!"

Fang Er smiled wordlessly. Indeed, these bottles and jars had an astonishing power over women in any era.

"I just love seeing you all so amazed."