Rebirth: Marry a General instead of a Prince

The next morning, Wei Chi's people came early to pick up Xie Yunsong and Bai Zhiyuan.

Because of their outstanding looks, Bai Zhiyuan was afraid of being suspected, so he disguised them early in the morning to avoid being exposed.

Wei Chi sent a carriage, which shakily drove to the Nanman Palace.

The palace of the Nanman king covers a large area, with buildings and side halls connected to each other, golden glazed tiles, bright red walls and pillars, and the whole palace exudes a royal atmosphere.

The carriage that Bai Zhiyuan was riding in stopped at a side door. Xie Yunsong jumped out of the carriage first and helped Bai Zhiyuan down. Because they were going to enter the palace, neither of them could bring weapons. Their swords could only be given to Wei Chi for safekeeping.

When you arrive at the palace gate, you must be more careful about what you say and do. Wei Chi handed Bai Zhiyuan over to a wrinkled Nanny Chang, who was from Dali and had been stranded in Nanman because of the war many years ago. Wei Chi had been in the Nanman palace for so long that he also had his own spies, and told Bai Zhiyuan that if he had any problems, he could ask Nanny Chang to come to him.

Bai Zhiyuan nodded, knowing that she would have to separate from Xie Yunsong. She looked at Xie Yunsong again, and there was deep worry in his eyes.

Bai Zhiyuan smiled at him, then stopped looking at him, turned around and entered the palace with Nanny Chang.

Xie Yunsong followed Wei Chi, changed into a guard's uniform, and was assigned to work in the place closest to the prince's bedroom.

Along the way, Nanny Chang told Bai Zhiyuan many things that needed to be paid attention to, and Bai Zhiyuan remembered them all. This was the Southern Barbarians, and if she took a wrong step, not only would she not be able to save her brother, but she and Xie Yunsong would also be unable to retreat, so she would definitely be extremely alert.

When she arrived at the palace of Crown Prince Heba Yun, she successfully got her job under the guidance of Nanny Chang. Together with a palace maid named Xiaotao, she was responsible for cleaning the crown prince's study and bedroom every day.

Bai Zhiyuan changed into the clothes of a palace maid, and Nanny Chang named her Xinzhu. She also took her to familiarize herself with the terrain and the people in the palace.

Xiao Tao, the maidservant with Bai Zhiyuan, was a very enthusiastic girl. She pulled Bai Zhiyuan aside and said, "No one is allowed to enter the prince's study room, but Nanny Chang was the one who used to work for the prince when he was still a prince, so she was asked to bring people to clean it every day."

Bai Zhiyuan understood in his heart, but he didn't know what kind of person this southern barbarian prince was.

When Nanny Chang brought Xiao Tao and Bai Zhiyuan to the prince's bedroom, they were stopped by the guards at the door. "The prince is talking to the princess in the study. No one is allowed to approach."

Bai Zhiyuan was overjoyed when he heard this. He didn't expect to see He Xiaowan on the first day he entered the palace.

But, isn't it said that He Xiaowan doesn't get along with anyone in the palace? Although I have long guessed that Heba Yun's ability to become the crown prince is inseparable from the rumored princess He Xiaowan, but now that the crown prince has not yet ascended the throne, are the two of them no longer shy about it?

Bai Zhiyuan had doubts in his heart, but he didn't dare to act rashly. He could only wait outside the door with Nanny Chang.

Bai Zhiyuan lowered his head and quietly looked at the prince's guards. They must be Heba Yun's confidants and were not surprised by the interactions between Heba Yun and He Xiaowan.

Bai Zhiyuan and others waited outside the door for a long time and finally heard the sound of the door opening.

Bai Zhiyuan subconsciously raised his eyes to look. He saw this southern barbarian princess, wearing a red jewel and gold hairpin on her head, and a light pink peony embroidered dress with gold thread, showing her nobleness from head to toe.

He Xiaowan walked towards Bai Zhiyuan, who quickly withdrew his gaze and, along with Nanny Chang and Xiaotao, bowed to the princess.

When He Xiaowan was about to walk over, she suddenly stopped and stared at Bai Zhiyuan.

Bai Zhiyuan was startled, and He Xiaowan had already asked, "Is this palace maid new? Why haven't I seen her before?"

Nanny Chang replied, "Princess, this maid used to work in the laundry room. She is a distant relative of mine. I asked the Crown Prince to let her work for him."

Upon hearing this, He Xiaowan looked at Bai Zhiyuan deeply again with sharp eyes. If Bai Zhiyuan had not been the Princess of Yan in her previous life, she would have been scared out of her wits long ago.

Seeing that she looked the same, He Xiaowan looked at her again and asked, "What's your name?"

Bai Zhiyuan then raised her head and replied, "Your servant Xinzhu greets the princess!"

When Bai Zhiyuan lowered his head, he keenly noticed that He Xiaowan's clothes were a little messy, and her skirt was full of wrinkles. A royal princess would not make such a low-level mistake. Although it was obvious that she had deliberately tidied it, Bai Zhiyuan felt that He Xiaowan's lip balm seemed to be a little off after just a quick glance.

Bai Zhiyuan suppressed the doubts in her heart. She had always been good at observation. Something must have happened in the study just now.

Seeing Bai Zhiyuan standing in a daze, He Xiaowan stopped looking at her and left with the palace maids.

Bai Zhiyuan breathed a sigh of relief. This princess of the Southern Barbarians was indeed perceptive. If Madam Chang and she had not already thought of a pretext, she would have been exposed. Seeing that this weak princess was actually an expert in using poison, this Southern Barbarian Palace was quite interesting.

Bai Zhiyuan was still lost in thought. Xiaotao beside her held her hand and whispered, "What's wrong? Are you scared? It's okay. The princess is usually very gentle and won't punish her servants at will."

Bai Zhiyuan thought to himself, "This princess is indeed worthy of her reputation. Everyone speaks to her side. I just wonder if she is really gentle or just pretending after so many years?"

Bai Zhiyuan put away his thoughts and smiled at Xiao Tao. Then he followed Nanny Chang into the prince's study.

Heba Yun was dressed in a gold-inlaid brocade robe, his hair was like black jade, his eyebrows were like ink paintings, and he had an innate deterrent aura.

Nanny Chang brought Bai Zhiyuan to pay respect to Heba Yun. Heba Yun seemed a little absent-minded and did not even look at her. He waved his hand and said, "I am tired. I will rest in the study today. Nanny, come and clean tomorrow!"

Madam Chang: "Yes!" After that, she hurriedly took Bai Zhiyuan and Xiao Tao away.

When Bai Zhiyuan was retreating, he secretly glanced at the arrogant prince of the Southern Barbarians. He was sitting upright, his body like a green pine, motionless, as if he was thinking about something.

Bai Zhiyuan was just about to look away when she suddenly saw that Heba Yun's lips seemed to be stained with woman's lip balm.

Bai Zhiyuan's heart skipped a beat and she thought of He Xiaowan who had just left. She had a question in her mind and the answer was immediately apparent.

Bai Zhiyuan suppressed his excitement and stepped back.

When she returned to her room, she shared a room with Xiaotao.

Bai Zhiyuan thought about it and was shocked. At that time, only Heba Yun and He Xiaowan were in the room. He didn't expect that the prince of Nanman had an affair with his own sister, the princess of the dynasty, He Xiaowan.

Even though Bai Zhiyuan had lived two lifetimes, he was shocked by the sudden discovery.

She didn't expect to discover this shocking secret on her first day here. She thought for a moment and said to Xiao Tao who was resting, "Xiao Tao, hasn't His Royal Highness the Crown Prince married yet?"

Xiao Tao was stunned at first, then said, "You have been in a remote place like the laundry room. You may not know that the emperor's health has been getting worse recently. Although the crown prince has been appointed, he still has not married. The ministers in the court are putting pressure on the crown prince to marry before he ascends the throne, otherwise the crown prince's position will be shaken."

After hearing this, Bai Zhiyuan suddenly realized what he had seen today: the disappointment in He Xiaowan's eyes, as well as the contemplation of Crown Prince Heba Yun. It seemed that the two of them were worrying about this matter.

Bai Zhiyuan naturally knew that it was impossible for the prince not to get married. And it was difficult for him and the princess to make their abnormal relationship public. But he didn't know if the emperor knew about their private relationship.

Bai Zhiyuan feels that the situation in the Nanman palace is no easier than that in the Dali period. He wonders whether the prince will choose the throne or the woman he loves?

However, these are not what Bai Zhiyuan should consider. She is still thinking about how to get close to He Xiaowan, get the antidote and go back to save her brother.

Xiao Tao had already gone out to wash up. Bai Zhiyuan was lying alone on a strange bed, his heart in a mess.

Suddenly, she heard a subtle noise. People who practice martial arts have better hearing than ordinary people, and at first she thought she had misheard, but then there was another knocking sound, which seemed to come from outside the window.

Bai Zhiyuan stood up, walked to the window, pushed it open, and the person standing outside the window was Xie Yunsong.

Bai Zhiyuan was startled and looked around. Seeing no one was around, he pulled Xie Yunsong in and asked, "What are you doing..."

Xie Yunsong hugged her and said, "I am worried about you. I am familiar with the route in the palace today. I will be worried if I don't come to see you."

Bai Zhiyuan chuckled, "I'm fine, but you are in danger. This is the palace of the Nanman. If we are discovered, both you and I will be in danger."

Xie Yunsong smiled and said, "It's okay, I will naturally avoid everyone. From now on, I will come every night if I have nothing to do. The signal is to knock on the window."

Bai Zhiyuan felt that it was inappropriate, so she said, "You don't have to come every day. It's too dangerous. If you are really worried, why not come once every three days?"

Xie Yunsong said: "Two days!"

Bai Zhiyuan was helpless. This man, the Nanman Palace was not his home, but he couldn't persuade him, so he had to say: "Okay, but you must be careful."

Xie Yunsong hugged her tightly and said, "Don't worry!"

The two of them were affectionate for a while before Bai Zhiyuan told Xie Yunsong about the affair between He Xiaowan and He Ba Yun that he had discovered today.

Xie Yunsong was also surprised, "I didn't expect that the prince of the Southern Barbarians actually loves his sister. No wonder the two of them have been unwilling to get married for so many years."

Xie Yunsong thought for a moment and said, "Perhaps we can use this incident to create chaos and take the opportunity to ask He Xiaowan for the antidote."

Bai Zhiyuan nodded, "This matter needs to be considered carefully. I will take advantage of the opportunity."

Xie Yunsong nodded and hugged Bai Zhiyuan for a while until he heard Xiaotao's voice outside the house. Then he let go of Bai Zhiyuan, flashed out of the window, and soon disappeared.

Bai Zhiyuan stood in front of the window in a daze for a moment, until Xiaotao came in, then he looked away and closed the window.

She had to think carefully about how she could use this matter to threaten He Xiaowan, get the antidote, and leave this place as soon as possible.