Chapter 211: Is Xiao Fu Bao Disliked? The Whole City Loves Me With Their Lives
Chapter 211: Feng Mingxi
Qi Wangfei had initially been worried that they might overly focus on Suisui’s fortune.
At this moment, she realized that everyone was more concerned about Prince Qi’s near brush with death, with little attention paid to Suisui, which greatly put her at ease.
In fact, this is probably for the best.
As for whether these people would benefit so greatly without remembering Suisui, that’s simply impossible.
Once they reflect on it later, the thanks and rewards will certainly come.
Even if there’s a lack, she would be there for her.
She would make it up to the child.
Just as Qi Wangfei felt relieved, she heard Prince Qi say, “By the way, that child Suisui is now a great benefactor to our Prince Qi Manor. I like the child, and so does Wangfei, but this child has no name or title yet, which isn’t quite legitimate. What if the Marquis of Jinyang’s household decides to claim her? I wouldn’t have the justification to stop them!”
When Prince Qi spoke, he looked pitifully at the Empress Dowager and then at the Emperor.
For a man of his age, it was something to see him acting so playfully.
Prince Qi had always liked Suisui, finding the child very endearing.
Now, with the life-saving favor she granted, he liked her even more!
He just felt that he and Suisui were fated.
She should naturally be his girl!
That damned Marquis of Jinyang—if he didn’t want to raise so many, why did he have so many?
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Wait a minute, Heaven, if he doesn’t want to raise them, why did you keep sending girls to him one after another?
What a waste, isn’t it?
Prince Qi thought to himself, after all, there are plenty of young ladies in the other household. Given that they’ve even taken concubine-born daughters into their care, who knows how many more girls there are now.
So, why not give him one?
The more Prince Qi thought about it, the more justified he felt!
When Qi Wangfei entered the palace earlier, the Empress Dowager had already agreed on this matter.
Once the child was established, she would definitely have a title and status.
Just a few days ago, the Empress Dowager had even discussed with the Emperor about naming the child.
The title could wait, but she needed a name.
However, the Empress Dowager’s perspective had shifted.
She wondered why the title and status weren’t urgent matters?
Her son could no longer have children, and Suisui would be the only princess of the manor in the future, so she had to ensure that she would stay!
If not for the fact that "Feng Shuazi" didn’t sound quite right, the Empress Dowager would have thought it the most fitting name.
Just hearing it made it clear she would stay long-term in the Prince Qi Manor!
The Empress Dowager knew that the name didn’t sound good, so she didn’t immediately speak up, instead turning her head to look at the Emperor.
The Emperor was already aware of Suisui’s situation, as both Prince Qing and the Empress Dowager had mentioned it, and he had done his own investigation.
Although he had some reservations about Suisui’s origins, after all, he wasn’t the only one who disliked the Marquis of Jinyang.
The Emperor didn’t like him either!
However, the child was innocent.
If properly raised, she might well take after the Feng family.
And besides, this child had now saved Little sixth and his younger brother.
Even just as a reward, she deserved a title.
Thinking on these points, the Emperor pondered briefly before saying, “Let’s call her Mingxi. ‘Ming’ for brightness, ‘Xi’ for harmony; may she have a bright and joyous life.”
Upon hearing this, Prince Qi immediately applauded, “Mingxi, excellent! Mingxi, how fitting! This name suits Suisui perfectly!”
The child’s childhood had been filled with hardship and pain, and Prince Qi hoped that she could have a future filled with contentment and happiness.
If that future was one he, as her father, could provide, then he was willing!
After hearing the name, Qi Wangfei pondered over it, feeling that it was indeed fitting.
She also hoped that Suisui could have a life of joy and smooth sailing.
She didn’t ask for wealth, just for peace.
The Empress Dowager also thought the name was good, nodding in approval, “The name is quite good. Since the Emperor has named her, I shall bestow her title, if I may? As her royal grandmother, I do have the right, do I not?”
This was her way of seeking the Emperor’s consent.
The Emperor dared not refuse his mother on this.
He quickly laughed, “Even among the common people, it’s customary for grandmothers to name their grandchildren; it’s only right.”
The Empress Dowager was amused by his words. “You, always thinking of imperial favor when it comes to granting titles and names.”
The Emperor had no counterargument, only offering an apologetic smile.
After some thought, the Empress Dowager spoke slowly, “The title shall be ‘Jiao Yang’.”
The three others: ?
Prince Qi was stunned, Qi Wangfei fell silent, and the Emperor furrowed his brows, casting a glance at his brother, who looked visibly deflated, and sighed helplessly, “Sister Jiaoyang’s title—isn’t it unsuitable? Even though she’s no longer with us, isn’t it a bit improper to reuse it?”
This comment plunged the room into silence.
After a long pause, the Empress Dowager sighed, “I chose the character for ‘precious’ rather than ‘proud.’ Besides, this child is certainly worthy of her aunt’s title. But I would rather she be cherished and adored, treated with love, so that even if the Marquis of Jinyang should have a change of heart, he’d have to think twice about whether he could raise this child properly.”
The Empress Dowager smiled and added with an air of authority, “Our Prince Qi Manor can spoil her like no other. Can they?”
Hearing this, the Emperor and Prince Qi exchanged a look and then quickly averted their eyes in unspoken agreement.
They both knew their mother was thinking of their sister, Princess Jiaoyang.
Back then...
Well, what’s the use in recalling? She’s gone now, and no amount of thought can change that.
Not only is she gone, but even her remains are missing.
Thinking of this, a somber look crossed the Emperor’s face, and Prince Qi felt an urge to break something!
That damned Su family—executing them by clan was still too lenient!
The mood grew heavy, and the Empress Dowager, sensing this, knew it was because of the mention of Princess Jiaoyang.
Recalling her only daughter caused a pang in the Empress Dowager’s heart.
Yet she didn’t want the atmosphere to become too morose, so she quickly smiled, “Alright, alright, enough of that. You’ve avenged your sister; she must be comforted in the afterlife.”
Wishing to steer the conversation away, the Empress Dowager added, “This child’s name and title shall be bestowed with an official decree to lend it greater honor and formality.”
The Emperor nodded in agreement, “I was thinking the same.”
While Qi Wangfei and Prince Qi’s thoughts didn’t extend so far, the Emperor was already thinking of how often this child had saved others.
Once or twice could be due to coincidence.
But to keep saving people like this…
Might this be fortune at work?
And, there was that coal project under research at the Ministry of Works, also connected to Suisui.
However, the Ministry was still compiling data from experiments and preparing corresponding samples. It would take a bit more time before the Emperor would receive a full report.
If it proved true, then…
The Emperor thought that he’d like to raise Suisui himself.
But remembering that his brother couldn’t have children anymore, he thought…
He’d step back for now.
Otherwise, his brother would cry again.
Oh, even at this age, he was still prone to tears.
Such a headache!
I have a name!
—Suisui’s Journal
some of you wondered why I used Wangfei when I refer to her husband as Prince Qi it should be Qi Wangye and two side concubines Ren Cefei - Concubine Ren and Meng Cefei - Concubine Meng I am just following to what address I am comfortable using with.
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