548: Chapter 548 The Whole City Rejoices

The news of Li Danying successfully giving birth to the Eldest Young Miss quickly spread throughout the City Lord's Mansion. From the stewards and servants to the gate Guards and personal bodyguards, everyone was overjoyed and gathered outside the East Courtyard to offer their congratulations. The entire mansion was filled with a joyful aura.

However, this atmosphere of family joy had not yet fully settled when, just five days later, loud baby cries rang out again from the courtyard where Shen Xingwan lived on the south side of the West Courtyard.

Shen Xingwan had always been physically weak with insufficient Qi and blood, often suffering from cold and frailty. Since becoming pregnant, she had been extremely cautious, not daring to have the slightest mishap.

Jiang Yumei, concerned for her health, came to the mansion every few days to treat her. She personally prepared Spirit Medicine to nourish her Qi and blood, meticulously formulated nourishing meals, and exhausted her lifelong medical skills to stabilize the fetus, finally allowing her to safely reach her due date.

Even with such thorough preparations, when it came time for labor, the already weak Shen Xingwan still suffered greatly. Her heart-wrenching cries of pain could be heard through the door, leaving everyone present shocked and filled with pity.

Situ Jun stood Guard outside the delivery room again, his fists clenched tightly, his knuckles turning white, and cold sweat seeping from his palms. He was restless, his heart suspended in his throat as he listened to the cries inside, which grew louder and louder; he was more nervous than when facing an enemy siege.

After an unknown amount of time, a cry even louder and more powerful than Situ Qingyin's pierced the silence of the courtyard, tugging at everyone's heartstrings.

The Midwife walked out quickly, holding the swaddled infant. Her face was wreathed in smiles as she repeatedly offered congratulations to Situ Jun:

"Congratulations, City Lord! It is another daughter! Both mother and daughter are safe! The Second Young Miss's cry is loud and powerful, full of vitality. She will surely be a clever, agile, and lovable girl in the future!"

Situ Jun stepped forward to take the swaddled bundle, lowering his head to look closely.

This child was slightly larger than Qingyin, with plump skin and a clear, powerful cry. Her little fists were tightly clenched, and her tiny body exuded a stubborn strength, as if she were forcefully announcing her arrival to this world.

His gaze grew even gentler as he softly recited the name he had long since decided upon:

"Xingyu. Situ Xingyu. May Daddy's little angel be as dazzling as the stars in the night sky, as agile and gentle as poetry and prose, and live a life that is bright, dazzling, peaceful, and joyful."

Inside the delivery room, the exhausted Shen Xingwan heard the name from outside. A tender and deeply satisfied smile slowly bloomed on her pale-as-paper face, her eyes filled with maternal light, and her weary body and mind were instantly filled with happiness.

Welcoming two daughters in succession added even more joy to the City Lord's Mansion. Eight days later, the third piece of good news arrived outside the Warm Embroidery Courtyard where the Embroiderer lived.

Unlike the previous two births, the Embroiderer had already given birth to her daughter, Tang Tang, so this second labor was exceptionally smooth. From the onset of contractions to the successful delivery, it took only two hours. A cry, even louder and sturdier than that of the two older sisters, rang throughout the Warm Embroidery Courtyard, full of vitality.

The Midwife hurried out holding the newborn, her smile even broader than the previous two times. Her voice was filled with irrepressible joy as she bowed and congratulated Situ Jun:

"Congratulations, City Lord! Congratulations, City Lord! This time it is a Young Master! He is fair and chubby, his cry is loud, and he is very sturdy!"

Situ Jun took the baby boy and looked down.

This child was indeed sturdier than his two sisters. His face was round and chubby, his skin fair, and his features were seven parts similar to his own. Although his eyes were not yet fully open, they exuded a composure far beyond that of an infant. His little hand grasped his fingertip with great strength.

Ye Nianrui stepped forward to the side, looking at the child in the swaddle with gentle eyes, and asked softly:

"Husband, have you thought of a name for the little Young Master?"

Situ Jun held the warm little body in his arms and pondered for a moment. A flash of deep expectation and genuine prayer crossed his eyes as he spoke slowly, his voice firm and gentle:

"Ping'an. Situ Ping'an. May he live a life of peace and smoothness, free from disaster and hardship, free from illness and worry. When he grows up, may he be responsible, protect the health of his family, and protect the peace of the Northern Frontier."

Inside the delivery room, the Embroiderer leaned against the head of the bed, her face weary but her eyes filled with tenderness.

Watching Situ Jun walk in holding the child, she thought of her past, and tears instantly blurred her eyes.

She had originally been just an ordinary Embroiderer in the Northern Frontier City, with a humble background and little renown. In previous years, she had even met the wrong person and was heartlessly given away by her ex-husband.

Fortunately, by some twist of fate, she entered the City Lord's Mansion, yet she never dared to dream of having such a life today—to be cherished by Situ Jun, to have a daughter by her side, and now to have given birth to a son, completing the family in Perfection. This happiness filled her heart with gratitude.

"Husband..."

Her voice choked, tears streaming down her face, her words filled with inexpressible gratitude and happiness.

Situ Jun sat on the edge of the bed, gently placing the baby beside her, and held her hand tightly, his eyes full of tenderness:

"You've worked hard, Embroiderer. Ping'an is very healthy, and his features resemble yours. In the future, he will surely be a steady and reliable child who can shoulder responsibilities."

The Embroiderer looked down at her sleeping son in her arms. He looked serene and cute, and although tears continued to slide down her cheeks, the corners of her mouth curled into an incomparably happy and satisfied smile.

Su Yunniang watched this warm and moving scene with a smile in her eyes and said:

"In our mansion, in just one month, we have added three children—two daughters and one Young Master. Each one is healthy and cute. This is truly a great joy and a blessing for our Northern Frontier City."

Liu Xuaner stood to the side, her eyes curved in delight, filled with joy:

"That's right. The mansion will be lively now. With the children for company, it will never be lonely again; it will be filled with vitality and warmth everywhere."

Jiang Ya was still young. Looking at the three little ones in their swaddles, her eyes full of curiosity and affection, she said with a smile:

"I will have things to do in the future too. I can help the older sisters take care of the children."

Everyone in the mansion gathered together, laughing and chatting in a warm atmosphere, the whole room filled with a happy aura.

Situ Jun stood in the center of the crowd, his gaze sweeping over his gentle wives one by one, then looking at the three tender infants sleeping in their swaddles nearby. His heart was filled with warmth and happiness.

But in the deepest part of this warmth, with the birth of the three children, a lingering heaviness and hidden worry grew stronger.

The day the Immortal Realm channel would open was drawing near, looming over his heart like a dark cloud.

He looked at the sleeping children nearby and his family smiling peacefully beside him, secretly making a resolution in his heart: He must seize every second to reinforce the Northern Frontier city defenses, reorganize his troops, settle the citizens in the city, and ensure that the safety of the Northern Frontier, the well-being of his family, and all posthumous arrangements were properly handled.

Even if he had to exhaust everything, before he left, he must leave behind the power to protect this land, to protect the people he cared about, and to protect these three children who had just arrived in this world, untainted by dust, so that they would not suffer the slightest harm.

Meanwhile, in the streets and alleys of the Northern Frontier City.

The news that the City Lord's Mansion had added three children in half a month—two daughters and one son—swept through every corner of the city like a warm spring breeze.

The citizens told each other the news, filled with joy. Everywhere, from street corners to teahouses and taverns, people were discussing the matter, and everyone wore a sincere expression of delight.

"Have you heard? Our City Lord's Mansion has added three little masters in half a month—two daughters and one Young Master—and they are all very healthy!"

"Indeed! Princess Danying gave birth to the Eldest Young Miss, Lady Shen gave birth to the Second Young Miss, and Lady Embroiderer gave birth to the Young Master. The City Lord has both sons and daughters; what a great blessing!"

"I also heard that the names the City Lord gave to the three little masters—Qingyin, Xingyu, and Ping'an—all sound wonderful, and the meanings are even better. They are all the City Lord's expectations for the children!"

"The City Lord has guarded our Northern Frontier for many years, resisting foreign enemies and protecting the city, allowing us citizens to live and work in peace and lead stable lives. Now, with a house full of descendants and both sons and daughters, this is the protection of heaven and a blessing for our Northern Frontier!"

Grateful for Situ Jun's protection and dedication to the Northern Frontier, every household spontaneously took action. They hung festive red silk in front of their doors, set off firecrackers, and decorated the streets and alleys with lanterns, praying for the City Lord's three little masters in the most simple and sincere way.

The entire Northern Frontier City was immersed in this joyful atmosphere.