Rebirth: Marry a General instead of a Prince

The next morning, the sky was slightly bright and a light rain suddenly came, dripping on the window sill.

Bai Zhiyuan’s birthday has passed, and it is almost time for Bai Tingxuan and Xie Yunsong to set off.

Princess Duanhui got up early in the morning and started packing her luggage.

Bai Tingxuan and Bai Qiuze went to the training ground early in the morning to reorganize the new recruits, count the men and food, and prepare for tomorrow's departure.

Soon, news came from the palace that the emperor would hold a banquet tonight to see off General Weiyuan Bai Tingxuan and General Yunhui Xie Yunsong.

Bai Zhiyuan felt depressed. From tomorrow on, she would be alone in this huge city of Shangjing.

She sighed, changed into men's clothes, picked up the sword, and walked out. Seeing this, Ling Xiao hurriedly followed.

Bai Zhiyuan turned around and said, "No need to follow me. I'll walk by myself."

After saying that, he opened his umbrella and strode out.

At dawn, fine raindrops were floating down the long streets, the bluestone slabs were wet, and raindrops were dripping from the eaves. The shops on both sides of the streets were bustling with people, and the vendors' shouts were heard one after another.

Bai Zhiyuan stood in this bustling market, not knowing where to go for a moment.

Unconsciously, Bai Zhiyuan walked to the "Xie Mansion" with large gold-plated characters. Only then did she realize how she got here. She stood quietly for a long time with an oil-paper umbrella in hand. When she was about to turn around and leave, a young man in black came on horseback from a distance. He stopped his horse at the gate of the mansion, looking ahead with a cold gaze, as if he was indifferent to everything around him.

Seeing that he was about to enter the mansion, Bai Zhiyuan laughed at himself and was about to leave.

But he suddenly slowed down, and then turned around, strode towards her, and stopped in front of her. Her shadow was clearly reflected in his beautiful eyes, which made her breath stagnate for a moment.

The rain was getting heavier, the wet raindrops blew on my face, and the coolness brought me back to my senses.

The rain flowed down his forehead to his chin, forming a crystal clear water line.

Bai Zhiyuan was only as tall as Xie Yunsong's chin. She came to her senses and raised the umbrella in her hand over his head.

Xie Yunsong's eyes flashed with slight surprise, and he said calmly, "Why is Miss Bai here?"

Bai Zhiyuan was silent for a moment, and instead of answering, he asked, "How did General Xie know it was me?"

Xie Yunsong was stunned. When he dismounted from his horse just now, he felt that the person he glanced at seemed familiar. Just as he was about to enter the door, he suddenly realized that it was Bai Zhiyuan dressed as a man. He then changed his pace and walked towards her.

They both fell silent. For a moment, the only sound was the sound of raindrops hitting the umbrella.

Lin Shuangping, the housekeeper of the Xie Mansion, was puzzled, wondering what the young master was doing standing at the door with a man. Just as he was about to go forward, he heard Tianlin say, "That's the Princess of Rong'an County."

Steward Lin realized it belatedly, and then he looked at the two people under the umbrella. His young master had never been interested in women, which made him very worried. This was the first time he saw him not rejecting a woman. Steward Lin was pleased and quickly dismissed the servants to give the two a chance to talk.

After a while, Bai Zhiyuan sighed and asked hesitantly, "Is General Xie leaving tomorrow?"

Xie Yunsong was stunned for a moment, then replied, "Yes."

A trace of disappointment flashed across Bai Zhiyuan's eyes. Although it disappeared quickly, Xie Yunsong still caught it. He was silent for a moment and sighed, "After I leave, Miss Bai, please be careful in Beijing. I will leave Tianlin to you and protect you."

Bai Zhiyuan was stunned for a moment. She couldn't help but said, "Won't Tianlin go with you to the military camp? You are in danger in the military camp and need him more than I do."

"Are you worried about me?" Xie Yunsong asked in a low voice.

Bai Zhiyuan moved his lips, but for a moment he didn't know how to answer.

Xie Yunsong took another step forward. Bai Zhiyuan pursed his lips tightly and said, "Of course I am worried about General Xie."

"The general is a great contributor to our Dali period. I'm sure every citizen will be worried about the general's safety."

Xie Yunsong looked at Bai Zhiyuan, and a hint of disappointment flashed in his eyes when he heard her answer.

Xie Yunsong continued, "Miss Bai offended Princess Changle because of me. I am worried about leaving you alone in the capital. I will make arrangements for you and let Tianlin follow you. Don't worry..."

Bai Zhiyuan's mind was in a mess and he didn't know how to react for a moment.

Seeing this, the forestry bureau nearby showed a happy smile on his face. Their young master and the county lady were a perfect match.

Bai Zhiyuan opened his mouth again: "General, are you really unwilling to take me with you?"

Xie Yunsong was stunned for a moment, then said, "Miss Bai, the northern border is cold..."

"Okay, General, you don't have to say anymore, I understand." Bai Zhiyuan interrupted him.

Xie Yunsong opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but when he saw Bai Zhiyuan's lost expression, he couldn't utter a word.

Steward Lin, who was far away, saw that the two looked unhappy and was anxious. Their young master was good at everything except coaxing a woman. In his opinion, if he just hugged her, she would definitely lose her temper.

"In that case, I wish the general a safe journey." Bai Zhiyuan looked up and said softly.

Xie Yunsong noticed that she was in a bad mood and didn't know how to comfort her for a moment.

Seeing that he was silent, Bai Zhiyuan looked up at the sky. It was a rainy and foggy day and he couldn't see anything clearly.

She sighed softly and said, "The general will leave tomorrow, and General Tianlin must be taken with him. The general's march will be full of dangers, so it is naturally very good to have more people around. I am in the capital, the general does not need to worry, I will protect myself."

"The general will leave early tomorrow morning. I'm sorry I can't see you off. I hope the general has a safe journey."

After saying that, she turned around and was about to leave, but Xie Yunsong grabbed her hand.

Bai Zhiyuan stood there in a daze.

The forestry bureau officer standing by was so excited that he burst into tears. His young master finally got it, God bless him.

Xie Yunsong said in a hoarse voice: "Come with me."

After saying that, he pulled Bai Zhiyuan into Xie's house without further ado.

Butler Lin followed with a look of joy.

Xie Yunsong brought her all the way to his own courtyard. Along the way, many servants looked at her in surprise and talked about it in a buzzing manner.

"No wonder the young master hasn't married yet, it turns out he likes men..."

"Oh my god, such a handsome man like the young master actually likes the homosexuality..."

"..."

The voice was neither loud nor soft, and Bai Zhiyuan was startled when she heard it. She wore men's clothes today for the convenience of traveling, so how could she explain this?

The forestry bureau officer who followed behind said angrily: "What are you talking about? She is a woman, can't you see? She is the Princess of Rong'an..."

Now it was the servants in Xie's house who were stunned.

Xie Yunsong brought Bai Zhiyuan to the yard where he lived. Steward Lin wisely stood guard outside, so that there were only the two of them left in the yard.

Xie Yunsong said to her, "If you are in trouble while I am away, Miss Bai can take refuge in the Xie Mansion. The Xie Mansion will protect you. You can also go to His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin. His Royal Highness is kind and will never sit idly by."

Bai Zhiyuan smiled and said, "When has the general ever been so cautious? This is not like the general's style."

Xie Yunsong paused for a moment, then smiled bitterly and said, "Miss Bai is right. The most taboo on the battlefield is to look ahead and behind."

Bai Zhiyuan smiled and said, "Don't worry, General Xie. I will protect myself. If it doesn't work, I will go to Zhongnan Mountain after you leave. I have Master to protect me, so you should be relieved."

Xie Yunsong nodded and said, "Okay."

Bai Zhiyuan looked around. The rain was fading. She raised her eyes and said, "General, it's getting late. I will go back to prepare for the farewell banquet tonight."

Xie Yunsong nodded, and the two walked side by side towards the gate of the mansion. When they reached the gate, Bai Zhiyuan stopped and said solemnly: "Thank you, General. Have a safe journey."

Then, he stopped looking at Xie Yunsong, opened his umbrella, and strode out.

Xie Yunsong watched her figure disappear in the rain. He stood alone for a long time, not knowing what he was thinking.