Chapter 1242: Chapter 1177: Naming—He Is Called Quan Xi

Qin Liuxi wrapped the cleaned child gently with soft cotton cloth, handed him over to Xi Zheng, and smiled, "Look, it’s a boy."

Xi Zheng gazed lovingly at his son, who was so frail and small like a little kitten, and said, "Born at an inopportune time, it was nearly my fault he was lost, but fortunately, he’s blessed."

If not blessed, how could he, a premature baby not yet a month, who experienced a difficult birth, have the chance to come into this mortal world?

It is because of this blessing that he met Qin Liuxi at this moment and survived.

Moreover, she saved me once more, this time for two lives.

Xi Zheng looked at Qin Liuxi with a face full of gratitude and trust in his eyes, "Please, give him a name."

Qin Liuxi calculated the time and examined the Life Chart, then glanced at the child, "Let’s call him Xi. The word ’Xi’, similar to Fu Xi, is not only imposing but full of vitality and upward momentum. ’Ri Bian Xi’ originally refers to the sun, sunlight. He was born early due to the clash with resentful energy, bearing yin energy even at birth. For a premature baby, this makes growth difficult, so ’Xi’ is a fitting name."

In truth, ’Xi’ could also work, but compared with the Human Emperor, and given his identity as the Quan Family’s son, using the word ’Xi’ might lead to Imperial suspicion, becoming more trouble than it’s worth.

Moreover, his Life Chart indicates he is the reincarnation of the White Tiger Star, destined to guard the Sifang and wield military power, which may cause more concern for the Imperial Family. It’s better with Qi Qian in charge of the mountains for now, but what of his descendants in the future?

Not everyone makes a good emperor. Who knows what the next one will be like? Especially since this child’s Life Chart suggests a bit of the Heavenly Secret, indicating that the Qi Family’s mountains will change hands within a hundred years.

With the name ’Xi’, when the child reaches fifty years old, forced into a desperate situation with no retreat, then he’ll naturally become ’Xi’.

But Qin Liuxi didn’t speak of this here.

Xi Zheng mouthed the word, his lips weakly curling up, "A good name."

Qin Liuxi said, "Giving birth harms Primordial Qi, not to mention your body already has hidden injuries. Don’t force yourself, close your eyes and rest well. This child is not even a Qi Xingzi, and he’s been exposed to evil aura. I’ll take him for now."

Ma Ying was taken aback, instinctively looking at Xi Zheng, who felt even more grateful, "It’s our little one’s fortune to have you care for him, thank you for the trouble."

"Sleep now!" Qin Liuxi pressed her sleep acupoint, and Xi Zheng instantly fell into a slumber.

Qin Liuxi placed the child next to the bed and said to Ma Ying, "Tell someone to prepare an egg soup with extra ginger to ward off the cold. Have her drink it when she wakes up. Her body still has some hidden injuries; I’ll perform acupuncture and prescribe something for postnatal care. It’s cold, don’t let her catch a chill."

"What about the little master?" Ma Ying looked eagerly at the tiny bundle.

While taking out the silver needle, Qin Liuxi replied, "He’s too frail, born prematurely even before seven months. You can’t raise him just by relying on yourselves."

Ma Ying hesitantly said, "But he needs milk, right?"

"I have a plan."

Qin Liuxi first checked Xi Zheng’s pulse, then applied the needle, letting True Qi flow through the needle, traveling the meridians to unblock and guide the Qi.

Once the needles were in place in the appropriate acupoints, she prescribed a formula and handed it to Ma Ying, before looking at Xi Zheng with a slight smile. When she saw the fateful line between him and Quan Jing, it turned out to be true.

Now, seeing her content appearance and full couple palace, it’s likely her family’s affairs have been redressed, otherwise, she wouldn’t be so at ease, and certainly wouldn’t have married the Quan Family’s son.

Truly good.

"It’s just the start of November, and it’s snowing already?" A surprised cry came from outside.

Qin Liuxi expanded her Divine Sense, and indeed, small flakes of snow were falling from the dark night sky, lowering the temperature inside the tent even further, causing her to frown deeply.

She remembered last year’s snow disaster, calculating with her fingers, and upon seeing the divination, her expression grew solemn.

Another cold winter, even colder than last year.

Waa.

Quan Xi began to cry. She walked over and looked at the little one screaming, his voice like a kitten’s cry, but his face was red and his neck thick from the effort.

He’s using all his strength.

Qin Liuxi picked him up, feeling his swaddle was a bit cold, so she drew two Fire Talismans, placing one in his swaddle and the other in Xi Zheng’s bed.

Even after removing the needles, Xi Zheng didn’t wake up. Qin Liuxi carried the child out of the tent and into a neighboring smaller tent.

Feng Xiu was already dozing inside. Seeing her, he immediately stood up, then glanced at the small bundle in her arms, showing disdain at first glance.

"He looks like a skinny kitten, too small, and ugly too."

"He’s not yet full term, only seven months old in a few days. Just being alive is already something," Qin Liuxi replied sharply, "Get out your Spirit Fruit."

"With a Life Chart like his and meeting you, not surviving would indeed be having the God of Misfortune," Feng Xiu complained while taking out the Spirit Fruit. As he was about to hand it to her, he said, "Look, I’m not human, but this human baby just born needs milk, right? You’re feeding him this?"

"He’s too weak. The juice of the Spirit Fruit will strengthen his body; it’ll be fine." Qin Liuxi took the fruit, not squeezing it, but bringing it to the child’s mouth. She formed a hand gesture, and the fruit’s juice seemed to be drawn out, flowing into the child’s mouth without needing him to suckle.

The spirit fruit, merely the size of a fingertip, quickly shriveled as it lost its moisture, while the child’s complexion grew rosy, licking his lips as if still wanting more.

Feng Xiu saw that the child hadn’t even opened his eyes yet but had already tasted something even the Emperor finds rare in delight, "You’re not afraid of spoiling him?"

"He’s a good child." Qin Liuxi placed the child by him, "You’ve guarded him, as a senior, you should give a little greeting gift, right?"

Hands suddenly filled with a small bundle, Feng Xiu’s hands stiffened, his usually calm handsome face turned white in an instant.

"Take him, take him now." Feng Xiu cried out.

Qin Liuxi laughed, retrieving the child, as Feng Xiu sighed in relief, realizing in just that short moment, his back was sweating cold. Truly, babies are terrifying.

"What’s his name?" He tapped the child’s spiritual platform, "I have nothing else, preserving his life I can manage."

"Ri Bian Xi, his name is Quan Xi."

Quan Xi’s eyelids moved, slightly opening a crack. In his blurred vision, he saw a fiery red fox with nine large tails before closing them again.

Qin Liuxi laughed, "This child knows a good from bad."

Her smile was genuinely warm and gentle. Feng Xiu raised an eyebrow, "You seem very happy."

Qin Liuxi’s smile deepened, "New life always brings joy."

That’s true.

Feng Xiu restrained his smile, "Back to the point, what did you mean earlier? Did you have a fight with Si Luo?"