Rebirth: Marry a General instead of a Prince

When Bai Zhiyuan returned home, it was late at night. She lay on the bed. The events of the night were entangled in her mind like a tangled thread, making it impossible for her to fall asleep.

She tossed and turned, finally got out of bed, opened the window, and began to snow outside again.

The loquat tree in the yard has begun to bloom, with lush branches and leaves. When the wind blows, the petals flutter down and float in front of Bai Zhiyuan. She stretches out her hand, and the petals fall into her palm.

Xie Yunsong, who appeared in front of her today, finally disturbed her heart. Even though she tried her best to pretend that nothing happened, she still couldn't help but be distracted.

Bai Zhiyuan sighed softly, and looked at Tianxun who was standing guard under the loquat tree in the distance, feeling even more annoyed. She closed the window, leaned over to blow out the candles in the room, and lay on the bed, gradually falling asleep in her confused thoughts.

Meanwhile, Xie Yunsong had just left the palace and was galloping on his horse on the streets of Dali. But upon closer inspection, he was not heading towards the Xie Mansion, but straight to the Bai Mansion.

It was getting late in the morning, the dew was heavy, and the snow was falling. He stood in front of the gate of Bai Mansion, thinking of the New Year's Eve when he returned to Beijing the year before last. It was so similar to today. He came to Bai Mansion uncontrollably and sat on the roof with Ayuan to watch the fireworks in the distance.

Xie Yunsong got off his horse. It was late at night, and Ah Yuan must have gone to bed long ago. He thought for a moment, and finally couldn't bear his longing for her, so he jumped onto the roof of Bai's house.

Without disturbing anyone, he groped his way across the roof to Bai Zhiyuan's yard.

There were only a few weak candles in the yard, which were about to go out under the white snow. Looking closely, Tianxun was the only one guarding the yard.

Xie Yunsong searched around on the roof, found a handy stone, and threw it at the dozing Tianxun.

Tian Xun suddenly woke up and looked around. The moment he saw Xie Yunsong, his eyes widened with disbelief.

Seeing that there was no one around, Xie Yunsong jumped down. Tianxun was still in a daze until he got close to him.

Xie Yunsong frowned and said dissatisfiedly: "Tianxun, is this how you protect Ayuan? If it was an assassin today, Ayuan would have been in danger long ago."

Tianxun finally came back to his senses and bowed hurriedly, saying, "Greetings, young master. Young master, you may not know that the county lady does not like people to serve her closely, and does not want maids to accompany her at night. Besides, the county lady is very skilled in martial arts, and ordinary people cannot hurt her at all."

Xie Yunsong glanced at him and said, "I will send more people to guard near Bai Mansion in the near future. You should also pay more attention. I am afraid that someone will attack Ayuan."

Tian Xun asked, "Who is so bold as to attack the county lord?"

Xie Yunsong turned around, looked towards Bai Zhiyuan's room, and said, "It's the Queen Mother. I angered her today. Just in case, you must stay with Ayuan all the time."

Tian Xun said with some embarrassment: "Master, you don't know, ever since I came back from the Northern Territory, the county lady doesn't like to take me with her when she travels. She only takes her maid and Xia Qing, whom she picked up on the way back to the capital. But Xia Qing is adamant. No matter how I ask, he won't tell me anything."

Xie Yunsong frowned and said, "If she doesn't let you follow her, won't you think of a way?"

Tianxun complained bitterly in his heart, thinking to himself: "How can he think of a solution? The county lady is a martial artist. If he follows her secretly, he will be discovered before he gets far. Then the county lady will drive him away without hesitation."

But Tianxun didn't dare to say this out loud and could only mutter a few words in his heart.

Xie Yunsong ignored Tianxun and took advantage of the night to walk straight to Bai Zhiyuan's room.

Tianxun was startled and hurriedly followed and asked, "Master, you..."

Xie Yunsong turned his head and said to him, "I'm worried about Ayuan. I'll go in and see her."

Tian Xunxin said anxiously: "Master, if we alarm the county lady..."

Xie Yunsong said impatiently: "I won't alarm her."

Tian Xun: “…” What was going on? He really had taken on a tough job, but he didn’t dare to say anything to stop him. He could only watch Xie Yunsong tiptoe into Bai Zhiyuan’s room.

Tianxun was wondering in his heart that whenever his young master met the county lord, he seemed like a different person, sneaking around furtively. Was he still like the famous General Yun Hui?

Tianxun was completely sleepless, but was afraid of disturbing others, so he could only stand guard at the door anxiously.

Xie Yunsong walked into the house in the dark. The girl's room was filled with the unique smell of Bai Zhiyuan. He slowly approached the sleeping Bai Zhiyuan in the dim moonlight.

The snow outside seemed to be falling heavily, and it was rustling. With a little light coming in through the window, Xie Yunsong could see Bai Zhiyuan's sleeping face. It was not the first time he saw Bai Zhiyuan sleeping, but every time it made his heart move.

He involuntarily reached out his hand and gently stroked Bai Zhiyuan's cheek. Bai Zhiyuan seemed to sense something and frowned in his sleep.

Xie Yunsong immediately withdrew his hand, fearing that he would wake her up. Seeing that she quickly calmed down, Xie Yunsong sat beside her. Only by being by her side could he feel at ease.

The Queen Mother's words today still made him waver. He wanted to find Bai Zhiyuan to confirm her feelings, but every time he thought of Bai Zhiyuan's determination when she left the Northern Territory, he couldn't help but want to retreat. He only dared to silently guard her and stay closer to her in the dead of night.

When did he fall in love with the sleeping woman in front of him? Perhaps it was when she tried her best to save him outside Shangjing, or when he saw her various plans to break off the engagement in Shangjing, or when he saw her smart and decisive in Liuzhou, or her calmness when she was in danger in Mount Li, or when he found out it was her on the way to the north, or when he was shocked and happy, and little by little, he fell in love with her, and he could not lose her.

When the girl fell asleep, her face did not show any alienation. Xie Yunsong could not help but reach out and gently touch her cheek again. His eyes passed over her eyebrows, then her lips, and finally fell on her shoulders that were accidentally exposed. Xie Yunsong's breathing tightened, and then he helped her tidy up her slightly messy clothes and covered her with a blanket. Only then did he leave quietly and reluctantly.

When Xie Yunsong walked out of the room, Tianxun saw him coming out, finally breathed a sigh of relief, and hurriedly followed him.

"Master..."

Xie Yunsong stopped and said, "I will come here every night from now on. When I'm not around, protect Ayuan!"

Tianxun: “…”

Before he could react, Xie Yunsong had already jumped onto the roof and disappeared into the snowy night.

Tian Xun stood in the courtyard, looking at the direction where Xie Yunsong disappeared, and couldn't help muttering: "The great general Yun Hui is actually like a thief. His young master has become strange since he met the county lady."

But he didn't dare to refute, so he had to work harder in the next few days to help his young master clear the obstacles so that he could meet his sweetheart.