Chapter 1306: Mother‑in‑law Ascends the Mountain, Grandmother Overjoyed

The fifth child belonging to Chen Chuyang was born, and it was a son.

After a daughter was born, now a son has arrived; Chen Chuyang currently has three sons and two daughters; the child in Shang Hongchen's womb already had its gender known, and they both knew, so there was no sense of surprise.

It went too smoothly; Shang Hongchen is different from Shang Hongxue, who would act coquettishly, say she's in pain, point to where it hurts, need her husband to rub and pat her, and keep Chen Chuyang by her side to protect and accompany her properly.

When a woman reaches this point, she needs her husband's presence; in Shang Hongchen's case, Chen Chuyang gives the same treatment, the treatment Hongxue should have, she also receives; this treatment will not change, they are all his own women, and he cannot favor one over another.

"Thank you for your effort, Hongchen." Grasping Shang Hongchen's hand, Chen Chuyang entered the room again; the room had already been cleaned by Aunt Yu'er, and Shang Hongchen's body was also spotless; the son lay beside Shang Hongchen, sleeping soundly.

The room still held a strong scent of milk; the aroma was very rich. Shang Hongchen lay on the bed, with a trace of sorrow—or rather pain—in her brows; Chen Chuyang hurriedly helped her mend the wound and restore her vitality.

Giving birth is a great depletion of vitality for a woman, especially for cultivators like them; it severely damages Qi and their primal source, which must later be replenished. After first helping her stabilize her body, Chen Chuyang restored part of her primal source, preventing it from collapsing.

Later she will need to eat various blood‑Qi‑nourishing foods; on Longshe Shan there are many spirit fish, which are excellent. Since the Chen Clan opened a new source of wealth, these spirit fish no longer need to be sold and are kept in the fish pond, becoming food for Hongxue and Hongchen.

Third Uncle sent many good items, all suitable for the two of them; in this regard, the task is left to the grandmother and Aunt Yu'er. This time, younger sister Qing'er also wants to help, mainly to accompany Shang Hongxue; Shang Hongchen's side needs the grandmother and Aunt Yu'er's assistance to get through the difficult first month.

"Husband, I have finally given you a son." Shang Hongchen gave a pale smile.

"Madam, don't move around; your body is still very weak." Chen Chuyang held Shang Hongchen's hand, not wanting her to get up; she was extremely frail after giving birth, and even with Chen Chuyang's help she remained very weak.

"For the coming month you must be obedient; whatever Aunt Yu'er and the grandmother have you eat, eat it. There are still many spirit fish in the pond; in a few days I'll catch some to make a stew for you, and Third Uncle also sent many spirit chickens, which are all excellent."

"Combine the various spirit medicines from Longshe Shan into a stew to replenish you properly."

"Hongxue's side has already been replenished; her Qi and blood have recovered, even better than before childbirth."

Shang Hongchen gave a bitter smile: "Understood."

She knows her own condition, but cannot do what Hongxue does—eat everything; those soups, she fears she cannot drink that much, and also fears she is not used to them.

Chen Chuyang, aware of her condition, gave a special reminder.

"Don't be picky, and don't resist; this is the husband's intention. Those people outside can't even get what they want to eat, let alone have it; you must not waste Third Uncle's goodwill."

"Also, your father‑in‑law and mother‑in‑law sent many good things; you can't refuse them either."

"Fine." Shang Hongchen nodded helplessly; she could accept everything else, but those soups were truly hard to drink—not because they tasted bad, but because having to drink them for a whole month, continuously, was unbearable.

"Should you tell your father‑in‑law and mother‑in‑law, or shall I inform them?" Chen Chuyang asked.

"Hm?" Shang Hongchen thought for a moment, then replied: "You say it."

"I guess the parents will go up the mountain again, and Longshe Shan will become lively again." Shang Hongchen gave a bitter smile; facing those people she felt a bit overwhelmed—she could not match her sister Shang Hongxue, who can charm them from all sides.

Her head ached a little, but she knew this matter was unavoidable.

"If they come, they'll just stay a few days at most; it'll be over soon, they'll be liberated; whatever they say, you just nod." Chen Chuyang patted her head, as if he didn't know what this girl was thinking.

"Hehe." Shang Hongchen grinned, looking at the son beside her.

Surely the parents will be very happy to see her son; although the daughter is also fine, in their minds the son is the heir.

Shang Hongchen thought the same; it's not that she dislikes the daughter—she likes her very much—but deep down she still wants a son.

Once she has a son, any later births are fine; if not, she'll definitely want one.

Having both sons and daughters—who wouldn't want that?

"Now you should rest well; they'll probably go up the mountain soon, and then you won't have time to rest." Chen Chuyang soothed Shang Hongchen, and after she fell asleep, he left slowly.

First he notified his own parents, then told the father‑in‑law and mother‑in‑law, and also younger brother‑in‑law Shang Yue; the second and third uncles also needed to be informed.

This is good news, also good news for the Chen Clan and the Shang Clan; Shang Hongchen gave birth to a son, and this boy will surely make the father‑in‑law and mother‑in‑law very happy.

The most excited person on Longshe Shan was Grandmother Long Zetian; when Chen Chuyang came out, she looked relieved and said, "Chuyang, well done."

"Another child, this one is quite good; you should keep it up."

Children, regardless of gender, the more the better.

She had waited so many years, and finally saw Chen Chuyang have another child.

For more than a month, the grandmother's smile never ceased.

In this regard, it's far stronger than her granddaughter.

"Grandmother, why are you happier than I am?" Chen Chuyang could only laugh and cry; he understood her feelings.

"Of course, they are the future of the Azure Dragon Clan, the continuation of its bloodline." Grandmother Long Zetian was overjoyed, more thrilled than having given birth herself.

She pulled Chen Chuyang aside to praise him, then encouraged him to have a few more, saying it would make her even happier; Chen Chuyang waved his hand, not continuing the discussion, noting that such matters weren't up to him—whether children come is up to fate.

Finally, Chen Chuyang was overwhelmed by the talk and found an excuse to leave.

Half a day later.

Longshe Shan welcomed its first wave of guests; the father‑in‑law and mother‑in‑law went up the mountain again, this time arriving first.

They hurried over, carrying many good items, just like last time.

Identical items represented their goodwill.

A family of three arrived and first went to see the child; indeed, Chen Chuyang and Shang Hongchen were overlooked—the child was the most important.

After seeing the child, the mother‑in‑law was very happy, pulling her daughter and talking continuously.

When the child woke up, Chen Chuyang and the others were driven out; the poor father‑in‑law even wanted to hold the child, but was ruthlessly pushed out, while the mother‑in‑law controlled everything, and the child naturally was in her hands, exactly the same as the situation in Shang Hongxue's room before.