Before hosting the "Three Washing Ceremony or Third Day Celebration" (a traditional Chinese ceremony for a newborn), Jiang Ningbao decided to finalize the twins' names. Old Madam Xie strongly supported her daughter-in-law, so she eagerly discussed the names with the Duke.
"My Lord, since they are twins, how about naming the older one Qi Ge'er and the younger one Lin Ge'er?" Jiang Ningbao didn't consider using names like Tangyuan or Tangbao, which are food names.
The Duke smiled. "These names are very good."
Jiang Ningbao's eyes were full of joy.
"My Lord, you always indulge me. You'll spoil me," she said with a playful tone.
Xie Heng raised an eyebrow, reached out, and pulled her plump body into his embrace. His chiseled face rested against her rosy, delicate cheek, and his voice was low and husky.
"I'm more than happy to."
Jiang Ningbao's eyes sparkled, and her lips naturally curved into a smile.
The Duke was becoming increasingly charming with his words.
After hearing the names, Old Madam Xie kept murmuring, "Qi Ge'er and Lin Ge'er, they sound like a pair. These names are well chosen."
Thus, the twins' names were set.
Unnoticed by others, Xie Jingyi, standing aside, stiffened momentarily upon hearing his brothers' names. In his dreams, he also had sons, though they weren't twins, but their names were the same.
Xie Jingyi felt a complex mix of emotions.
In the memories Jiang Ningbao had, the book didn't include the names of the previous 'Ningbao's' children, likely to avoid offending the main character. Although Jiang Ningbao wasn't the same 'Ningbao' from the book, the names she chose for her sons coincidentally matched the names from her past life.
It was a marvel of fate.
"Jingyi, I've learned that the female guests coming tomorrow will bring their daughters along. If you like any of them, be sure to let Grandmother know, and I'll arrange a match for you," Old Madam Xie said, not wanting to wake her sleeping grandsons, and turned her attention to Xie Jingyi's marriage.
Jiang Ningbao had mentioned Jingyi's marriage to her, and though Old Madam Xie now had biological grandsons, she didn't neglect her adopted one. It was important to have someone who understood her needs.
Of course, the most crucial thing was that this person needed to get along with Ningbao. Otherwise, if the person turned out to be like Yang Shuqing, who secretly undermined Ningbao, Old Madam Xie would certainly not approve.
For instance, the so-called cousin introduced by the biological mother of the adopted grandson.
Old Madam Xie declined with gratitude.
Xie Jingyi lowered his gaze. He was still entangled in his feelings and had no thoughts of marriage, feeling only guilty toward his concerned grandmother.
He respectfully replied, "Grandmother, I'm not interested in marriage at the moment."
Old Madam Xie scrutinized her adopted grandson and couldn't help but frown. Was he still thinking about that cruel Yang Shuqing?
Thinking this, she asked him directly. Xie Jingyi's brows furrowed slightly, and a trace of disgust flashed in his eyes as he coldly denied it.
"It has nothing to do with her."
Old Madam Xie noticed the subtle change in her adopted grandson and felt relieved, knowing he wasn't still fixated on the malicious Yang.
Since the adopted grandson wasn't interested in marriage, Old Madam Xie didn't press him further.
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Married To The Male Lead's Father (Translation)
Historical FictionLord Protector Ding, Xie Heng, was the famous bachelor in Dayue Dynasty, also the adoptive father of the male lead in the novel about a reborn woman. He's the war god in the eyes of the commoner and their protector... also the poisonous wealthy husb...