Rebirth: Marry a General instead of a Prince

The three of them chatted about some personal matters, and the atmosphere in the room returned to its previous warmth.

Bai Zhiyuan thought for a moment, then raised his eyes and said, "Father just said that except for joining the military camp, everything else is up to me. Is that true?"

Bai Tingxuan was relieved to see her expression improve, and said with a smile: "Of course, father always keeps his word."

Hearing this, Bai Zhiyuan suddenly stood up and knelt down in front of Bai Tingxuan.

Bai Tingxuan was startled, and hurriedly stood up to help Bai Zhiyuan up, saying, "What do you mean, Yuan? Just tell me what you want to say. Why do you kneel down today?"

Bai Zhiyuan was reluctant to stand up, she raised her chin and said, "Please forgive me, father. I want to cancel my engagement with His Royal Highness Prince Yan."

Upon hearing this, Bai Tingxuan took two steps back with an expression of disbelief on his face.

Upon seeing this, Princess Duanhui hurried to support Bai Tingxuan, and looked at Bai Zhiyuan in surprise.

Bai Zhiyuan knew that she had shocked her parents too much today, but there was no time, she had to tell her father in advance.

Bai Tingxuan found his voice after a while, and said with strong repressed anger: "Do you know what you are talking about?"

Bai Zhiyuan raised her head, her eyes clear, "Father, you know that Qi Zeyi's favorite person is not me at all, but Jiang Muyun, the daughter of your good subordinate Jiang Shuyan. They have been secretly in love for a long time. Therefore, I think Qi Zeyi is not a good man."

Seeing Bai Tingxuan's stunned expression, Bai Zhiyuan continued, "My daughter knows that my father has put a lot of effort into this marriage. Marriage is decided by parents and matchmakers, but my daughter does not want to marry such a fickle man."

"Father, Qi Zeyi is not as gentle as he appears to be. I studied with him and he is actually a ruthless person who will do anything to achieve his goals."

"Father, my daughter must not marry him."

After a while, Bai Tingxuan gradually calmed down, looked at Bai Zhiyuan and said, "Her Royal Highness the Prince of Yan is now a popular candidate for the crown prince. If you marry her, you will be safe for the rest of your life."

Bai Zhiyuan said with undisguised sarcasm on his face: "Father, do you think you will have a peaceful life? If he becomes the crown prince, he will be the emperor in the future. How will his daughter cope with the three thousand beauties in the harem? If he does not become the crown prince, will the new crown prince be able to tolerate him? How can we talk about peace?"

Bai Tingxuan frowned and was speechless for a moment.

At this moment, Princess Duanhui, who had been listening to Bai Zhiyuan's story but never spoke, came over to help Bai Zhiyuan up, and then slowly said: "I support Ayuan. Life is long, and you should entrust your daughter to someone who deserves it."

"I was born into a royal family, and I know that there are always too many restrictions in the royal family. Ayuan's personality is not suitable for being a princess, let alone a higher position. I just hope that my daughter can be safe and happy. As for who to marry, it should be Ayuan's own choice."

Princess Duanhui continued to Bai Tingxuan, "My husband asked the emperor for this marriage for Ayuan before, and I didn't agree at the time. But my husband said that swords on the battlefield are blind, and only when he sees Ayuan has a good ending can he feel at ease. That's why I agreed to arrange a marriage for my daughter. But my daughter is grown up now, and she doesn't want to marry someone, no matter how good he is."

"My husband and I really love our daughter. If this is the case, why don't you fulfill Ah Yuan's wish?"

Princess Duanhui said, then turned around and looked at her daughter tenderly: "Don't be afraid, Ayuan, do whatever you want to do, mother will always stand by you, mother just hopes that Ayuan can be happy."

Bai Zhiyuan's eyes instantly turned red when she heard this. She knew it would be difficult for her parents to accept her idea, but she didn't expect her mother to still stand firmly by her side.

Bai Zhiyuan hugged Princess Duanhui's arm, held back tears, and said softly, "Thank you, mother."

Bai Tingxuan's face was still dull and his face was ashen. After a while, he sighed and a bitter smile appeared on his face.

"Forget it. Since Ayuan doesn't want to, there's no need for a father to force her. But this engagement was requested by father from the emperor from the beginning. It may not be easy for Ayuan to cancel it."

Bai Zhiyuan smiled relaxedly when she heard this. She knew her father really loved her and would definitely give in. "Of course I know it's not easy, but I have my own way. Don't worry, father."

Bai Tingxuan looked at his daughter deeply. He had been away fighting for many years and had neglected his daughter a lot. When would his daughter grow up and no longer need his advice and be able to take charge of things on her own?

Bai Tingxuan felt that Bai Zhiyuan had grown up a lot and matured a lot after coming back this time. He wondered if the naive daughter in the past had suffered a lot in Shangjing City to become the cautious girl she is today.

Bai Tingxuan felt extremely sad, and there was infinite love in his eyes when he looked at his daughter. After a moment, he said softly, "Ayuan, you have been guarding the Bai Mansion alone for these years. It's hard for you."

Bai Zhiyuan was stunned at first, then smiled with relief: "Father, what are you talking about? Bai Mansion is my home, and guarding Bai Mansion is what a daughter should do."

Bai Tingxuan lovingly touched Bai Zhiyuan's head. Finally, he slowly said, "If you want to cancel the engagement, then do so. Father will always stand by you. The King of Yan is not worthy of my daughter. My daughter deserves the best man in the world."

Bai Zhiyuan smiled brightly: "Thank you, father."

At this time, Bai Qiuze, who had returned from the prison, walked in. He looked at his father and sister and said with a smile, "What are you talking about? You look so happy."

Upon hearing this, Bai Zhiyuan and Bai Tingxuan looked at each other and smiled.

"Okay, Ayuan, you have been sleeping in the open air all the way, so mother has asked someone to prepare your favorite meals. Our family hasn't eaten together for a long time." Princess Duanhui hurriedly asked the servants to serve the dishes.

The family had a warm meal.

After the meal, Bai Zhiyuan returned to her own courtyard. When Ling Xiao saw her, he hugged her and cried for a long time, and then pulled her to look left and right, fearing that she was injured.

Bai Zhiyuan felt warm in her heart. It was great to have a second chance in life, she thought. She could still see so many people who loved her. She would definitely protect them well.