Rebirth: Marry a General instead of a Prince

Another half month has passed and early winter is here.

Bai Zhiyuan lowered his eyelids and gently fiddled with the small incense burner with eight-treasure cloud pattern in the room. His technique of lighting incense was skillful and beautiful.

The snow in Shangjing came earlier this year than in previous years. When Bai Zhiyuan focused his attention, he saw a thin layer of white on the ground, which was deepened by the new snow.

Two days ago, Cheng Beixiao sent someone to inform him that because of the snow on the road, Xie Yunsong was forced to slow down. He was supposed to arrive in a few days, but now it has been half a month and he has not returned yet.

Bai Zhiyuan also received a letter from his father. They stayed in Wudu for a few days, and his mother accompanied his grandfather for a few days. They were ready to set off for Beijing with his grandfather and cousins.

Bai Zhiyuan was naturally happy that his family would soon be reunited in Shangjing. This time, they would never be separated again.

At this time, Xie Yunsong was about to arrive in Shangjing. He was riding on a horse, followed by an army he brought back. He was wearing silver armor, which looked even cooler under the blessing of the white snow. He was standing in the snow, looking in the direction of Shangjing. When the north wind blew, snowflakes fell coldly on his forehead and melted into a small ball of moisture.

Goose-feather-like snowflakes fluttered in the gray-blue sky, forming a thick layer on the road back to Beijing.

Xie Yunsong thought to himself, "Ayuan, I'm finally back."

He did not stop, waved his hand, raised the whip, and headed quickly towards Shangjing.

Bai Zhiyuan was sitting in the room drinking hot tea when suddenly hurried footsteps were heard outside. The next second, Tianxun knocked on the door.

"Enter!"

Tianxun hastily pushed open the door, and before Bai Zhiyuan could ask, Tianxun said hastily, "County Lady, Doctor Cheng has sent a carriage to pick you up. He said that the young master is back and will be entering the city soon."

Bai Zhiyuan's hand, which was drinking tea, shook and the tea spilled out.

Seeing this, Ling Xiao said dissatisfiedly: "Come back if you want to. Why are you making such a fuss? You scared the young lady."

Tianxun bowed his head and said, "I'm sorry, County Lady. I am being rude. However, Doctor Cheng's carriage is already waiting outside the mansion. Please change your clothes quickly, Miss. I will wait for you outside."

Ling Xiao said angrily: "Our young lady didn't say she was going, and now you dare to be her master. I think you are your own master and have become strong."

Tianxun: “…”

Bai Zhiyuan sorted out his thoughts and said, "It's okay, I'll change my clothes now, you wait for me in the carriage."

Tianxun said happily: "Yes!" Then he turned around and strode away.

While helping her straighten her sleeves, Ling Xiao still grumbled in dissatisfaction: "Miss, if you don't want to go, then don't go."

Bai Zhiyuan lowered his eyes and whispered, "No, I want to go."

She also wanted to see Xie Yunsong fulfill his wish and return triumphantly. It had been a year since they last met, and he must have suffered a lot in that year to be able to come back in such a short time.

Seeing this, Ling Xiao did not dare to say anything more. He quickened his hands to help Bai Zhiyuan change clothes and do her makeup.

After a while, Bai Zhiyuan packed up and went out.

As soon as I went out, snowflakes hit my face.

Ling Xiao went back into the house, took out a cloak, and put it on Bai Zhiyuan.

The master and servant then hurriedly got on the carriage outside the mansion.

The carriage clattered towards Yuanyang Tower, but Bai Zhiyuan in the carriage said nothing. She felt a little complicated.

Ling Xiao could see that Bai Zhiyuan was worried, and this worry might be related to General Yun Hui. Fearing that the young lady would be sad, he did not dare to ask.

Along the way, the only sound was the carriage swaying on the road.

Tianxun was dissatisfied with the slow driving of the coachman sent by Cheng Beixiao, so he drove the carriage himself. Perhaps because he was extremely anxious, the carriage arrived at Yuanyang Tower in less than an incense stick of time.

Perhaps the people had heard the news that General Yun Hui had returned. Even though it was snowing, there was already a crowd of people gathered on the road outside, all eagerly awaiting the hero's return.

Tianxun took Bai Zhiyuan and Ling Xiao into Yuanyang Tower. Cheng Beixiao had booked a private room half a month ago.

When Bai Zhiyuan pushed the door open, Prince Jin and Cheng Beixiao had already been there for a long time.

Bai Zhiyuan bowed and said, "Greetings, King Jin."

The King of Jin helped her up and said, "No need to be polite, just sit down. My people came to report that Yunsong will be here in half an hour."

After Bai Zhiyuan sat down, he nodded and drank his tea in silence.

Cheng Beixiao, perhaps because King Jin was there, did not say anything. The three of them chatted absentmindedly for a few sentences, and Cheng Beixiao's eyes did not leave the window.

Just as Cheng Beixiao said, this private room indeed had an excellent view, and one could see people coming from the direction of the city gate at a glance.

The snow fell heavier and heavier, covering the road back to Beijing with thick layer upon layer, and the sound of horse hooves came from far away.

The soldiers guarding the city gate of Shangjing saw from afar Xie Yunsong and a group of people galloping towards them.

The soldiers guarding the city shouted towards the city gate in high spirits: "Open the gate quickly! General Yunhui is back! Quick--"

The red painted city gate slowly opened the next moment. Although snow was falling, the city was already crowded with people. Customers and merchants in the shops all crowded to the side of the road just to catch a glimpse of General Yun Hui.

What was even more exciting were the young girls who were in love. General Yun Hui was not only famous, but also outstanding in both family background and appearance. Most importantly, he had not yet been engaged. It seemed that this was one of the best marriages in Shangjing.

"Here they come, here they come." The crowd began to cheer, not paying any attention to the cold snowy day. The leader of the Yulin Army, Li Mi, who was also the current princess's consort, led his men to separate the onlookers and clear the middle road.

Soon, a series of powerful and orderly sound of horse hooves came from afar and approached.

At this moment, the crowd suddenly became excited. People cheered and shouted, "General Yunhui is mighty! General Yunhui is mighty—"

Soon, the shouting came like a tide.

Bai Zhiyuan was sitting by the window in Yuanyang Building. When he heard the noise, he looked down.

Cheng Beixiao was even more excited and said: "Here he comes, look at Yunsong——"

Bai Zhiyuan looked in the direction of his finger, and she saw the man who was the center of attention. From a distance, he was wearing silver armor, just like what she saw three years ago, sitting on a tall horse, as majestic as a god of war. His eyes were the cold and clear look that Bai Zhiyuan was familiar with. Under the falling snow, he rode a horse without a helmet, and Bai Zhiyuan's familiar and pleasing face was clearly visible.

Bai Zhiyuan's heart trembled, her heartbeat seemed to stop, and her brain went blank for a moment. They hadn't seen each other for almost a year, and she thought that when she saw him again, her heart would not fluctuate.

Bai Zhiyuan was distracted for a moment, but quickly came to her senses and tried to cover up her gaffe, but the two people sitting opposite her were both shrewd people and had already noticed her distraction.

Cheng Beixiao was delighted, for he knew that women always said one thing and meant another. As expected, he had guessed correctly that Miss Bai's feelings for Yun Song had never changed.

When King Jin saw Bai Zhiyuan's absent-minded look, his eyes dimmed even more.

Bai Zhiyuan looked outside again. Xie Yunsong was already riding his horse and was about to pass by their window. The snow was falling heavier and heavier, with no sign of stopping. Following him from a distance was his deputy general Lu Zhiling. The others were not seen, so they must have stayed in the northern border.

Bai Zhiyuan stared at Xie Yunsong without blinking, with complicated emotions towards him welling up in his heart.

The next second, Xie Yunsong, who was riding on a horse, seemed to feel her passionate gaze and looked straight in her direction.

Bai Zhiyuan was startled and quickly looked away, pretending nothing had happened. However, her drum-beating heart and panicked eyes eventually revealed some of her thoughts.

Xie Yunsong on the horse also felt strange. He felt that the gaze just now was very familiar, and it looked like the person he had been thinking about day and night. But when he looked up, he didn't see anyone.

A touch of disappointment flashed through Xie Yunsong's heart, but soon, his heart was filled with joy again. He silently said in his heart: "I am finally back, Ayuan, wait for me, soon we can be together forever."