Rebirth: Marry a General instead of a Prince

On the eighth day of April, the sky was just getting light and the rising sun sprinkled on the courtyard, making the morning glow look colorful.

Bai Zhiyuan got up early in the morning. Today was her coming-of-age ceremony. As she was the host, she had to prepare well. Bai Zhiyuan also spent some time thinking about her outfit. She didn't like too bright clothes, but it wasn't a good idea to dress too plainly today either.

Today, Bai Zhiyuan combed her black hair into a flying cloud bun, with an exquisite coral hairpin inserted. She wore a light pink chrysanthemum pattern top and a moon-white sixteen-piece embroidered orchid pattern skirt. In addition, she added a pair of white jade earrings and a pair of jade bracelets, and there were no other ornaments on her body. She looked elegant and bright, but not overly gorgeous.

After a quick breakfast, Bai Zhiyuan went to the courtyard of his mother, Princess Duanhui, where Princess Duanhui had already arranged everything.

Bai Zhiyuan went to the flower room again and looked around. The flowers in spring were in full bloom. Pots of delicate roses were in full bloom before his eyes. In the corner, Princess Duanhui also placed a bronze crane-head incense burner with sandalwood curling in the air. In the corner of the flower room, pots of lilies were quietly blooming.

As soon as Bai Zhiyuan walked out of the greenhouse, Ling Xiao came quickly to report: "Miss, Miss Su Qingxue is here——"

Upon hearing this, Bai Zhiyuan naturally wanted to go and greet her. He quickly walked towards the gate of the mansion, and soon saw Miss Su entering the mansion. Miss Su still looked fragile and gentle. Bai Zhiyuan hurriedly took her to the flower room.

After a while, Ling Xiao came again to report: "Miss, Princess Changle is here."

What was she doing here? Although Bai Zhiyuan had had some unpleasant experiences with Princess Changle before, since she was already here, she was still a guest, and Bai Zhiyuan should welcome her.

Thinking of this, Bai Zhiyuan walked towards the gate of the mansion. When she saw Princess Changle, she still looked arrogant and superior. Bai Zhiyuan remained calm and welcomed her in. When Princess Changle saw her, she snorted coldly and strode in.

Bai Zhiyuan didn't have much contact with the young ladies in the capital, but some young ladies from official families who wanted to marry into General Weiyuan's mansion came uninvited. Bai Zhiyuan brought them all to the warm room next to the flower room.

The female members of the family had almost arrived, and the male members were being received by Bai Tingxuan and Bai Qiuze, while Princess Duanhui had already been pulled aside by the other ladies to chat.

Bai Zhiyuan and the ladies from various families gathered in the warm room, drinking tea in groups of three or four. Many of the ladies even picked up their brushes and started painting. Bai Zhiyuan had learned martial arts since childhood, and watching the ladies playing the piano, painting, and talking about needlework, he could not help but silently sigh in amazement, thinking that he was indeed a rough man, and although he had learned piano, chess, calligraphy, and painting, he was not proficient in any of them.

As they were talking, Ling Xiao suddenly came over quickly and whispered in Bai Zhiyuan's ear, "Miss, His Royal Highness Prince Yan, His Royal Highness Prince Chen, and His Royal Highness Prince Jin are here... as well as General Xie and Master Cheng..."

Although Ling Xiao's voice was low, it was heard by Princess Changle who was standing nearby. When she heard the name Xie Yunsong, her eyes lit up and she wished she could fly over immediately.

Now that everyone was present, Bai Zhiyuan took the ladies to the main hall.

When Princess Duanhui saw that everyone had arrived, she quickly asked her servants to arrange for everyone to sit down, and the coming-of-age ceremony would begin immediately.

Bai Zhiyuan came out, stood in the middle of the hall, saluted the guests who came to attend the ceremony, and then knelt down at the table. Then, Nanny Chang, who had served the late emperor, combed Bai Zhiyuan's hair and put on the hairpin, chanting a blessing in a loud voice: "On this auspicious day of the month, you are wearing your first clothes. Abandon your childish ambitions and follow your virtues. May you live a long and healthy life and enjoy great fortune." Then Bai Zhiyuan returned to the room and changed into a plain dress that matched the hairpin on his head. After coming out, he knelt down to pay respect to his parents, and the ceremony of getting married ended.

Bai Zhiyuan then sat down. The music in the hall suddenly changed and became joyful. Bai Tingxuan waved his hand and said, "Let's start the banquet."

In a moment, a stream of delicious dishes were served.

Princess Changle said with disdain: "Miss Bai, I heard that you received a lot of birthday gifts today. Why don't we open our eyes and see what rare things there are?"

Princess Duanhui frowned when she heard this and didn't want to say any more to Princess Changle, so she ordered her servants to bring the gifts up.

"Miss, this is a calligraphy and painting given by Miss Su, from a famous artist."

"This is the jade eight-treasure vase from the previous dynasty that His Royal Highness Prince Chen gave me."

Bai Zhiyuan nodded and thanked them.

"His Royal Highness the Prince of Yan gave me a gilded, gem-inlaid flower hairpin."

The gilded gem-inlaid floral hairpin in the box is magnificent. The peony flower on it is made of pure gold, and the tail is inlaid with thirteen kinds of dazzling gems. It is delicately crafted and made of excellent materials. It is a priceless hairpin!

Everyone looked at the King of Yan and Bai Zhiyuan. The previous incident of the two breaking off the engagement had caused a lot of controversy, and now everyone was looking at the two of them with a look of anticipation.

King Yan stared at Bai Zhiyuan motionlessly, but Bai Zhiyuan never looked at him from beginning to end. Instead, he frowned when he heard about the gift.

Bai Zhiyuan had seen this hairpin in her previous life. It had been lying in the storeroom of Prince Yan's Mansion. When they got married in their previous life, Bai Zhiyuan's family had fallen into poverty and her parents had died. Naturally, there was no grand wedding. A tripod sedan chair was carried into the gate of Prince Yan's Mansion. She had seen this hairpin in Prince Yan's Mansion and liked it very much. Qi Zeyi said that this priceless hairpin should be given to someone who could help her. But later, Bai Zhiyuan saw this hairpin on Jiang Muyun's head. All the things in her previous life came to her mind when she saw the hairpin.

But today he actually gave her this hairpin as a birthday gift. Bai Zhiyuan in this life didn't care at all. She slowly said, "Your Highness Prince Yan's gift is so generous, but it's a waste of money for you."

Qi Ze was delighted to see Bai Zhiyuan finally take the initiative to talk to him, thinking that this gift was not given in vain, and said softly, "As long as Junior Sister likes it."

The word "junior sister" made Bai Zhiyuan's expression freeze, and a feeling of disgust arose in her heart. She no longer looked at Qi Zeyi, fearing that she would not be able to control the hatred in her eyes.

The servant continued, "It is the Chang'e Jade Rabbit Diamond Flower Mirror sent by His Royal Highness Prince Jin."

Upon hearing this, Bai Zhiyuan bowed to His Royal Highness Prince Jin and expressed his gratitude.

"General Yunhui gave me a pure white fox fur brocade cape."

As soon as the cloak was taken out, everyone gasped. The cloak was made of white fox fur without a single stray hair, and the lining was made of natural silk. The collar and cuffs were all embroidered with plum blossoms embroidered with gold thread, with clear layers and lifelike appearance. The robe was also embellished with gems, sparkling with colorful light under the sunlight. The whole cloak was gorgeous and playful.

Bai Zhiyuan was slightly dazed, but was also shocked by the cloak in front of him. It was so beautiful.

When the girls looked at Bai Zhiyuan, there was immediately a hint of envy and jealousy in their eyes.

Bai Zhiyuan was thinking about the white fox fur in his heart, could it be the one that Xie Yunsong hunted during the spring hunt that day?

Everyone subconsciously looked at Xie Yunsong, only to see that Xie Yunsong's expression had not changed and he was still drinking tea leisurely.

When Princess Changle saw the cloak, her face turned extremely ugly. She was so angry that she almost vomited blood.

Bai Zhiyuan naturally noticed the eager gaze and secretly wondered what Xie Yunsong meant.

Bai Zhiyuan looked at Xie Yunsong, and Xie Yunsong looked back at her. Bai Zhiyuan smiled at him and nodded slightly to show her gratitude.

At this time, someone at the table said, "Could this white fox be the one that General Yun Hui hunted during the spring hunt that day?"

Xie Yunsong nodded calmly.

Princess Changle saw this and her face became even more angry. She and Xie Yunsong had asked this white fox to make a cloak that day, but Xie Yunsong refused without even thinking about it. But now he used it to make such a gorgeous cloak for Bai Zhiyuan.

Princess Changle could no longer sit still, she stood up stiffly and said angrily: "There are important matters in the palace, so I will take my leave first." After that, she glanced at Xie Yunsong with a little resentment, but when Xie Yunsong did not raise his eyes, she left angrily.

With Xie Yunsong's cloak, no one was interested in other gifts anymore.

King Qi Zeyi of Yan, who was sitting at the banquet nearby, clenched his fists, trying his best to hide the hatred for Xie Yunsong in his eyes.