Rebirth: Marry a General instead of a Prince

Because it was her birthday, Bai Zhiyuan put on makeup, making her already fair skin look even more smooth and delicate like pearls and jade. A hollow orchid gold-thread bead hairpin was inserted diagonally in her hair, making her look even more dignified and elegant.

Her beautiful face and noble social status attracted many unmarried men.

It’s a pity that Bai Zhiyuan has been indifferent and distant to everyone from beginning to end, and has not shown any difference to anyone.

After a while, many people gave up the idea.

King Qi Zeyi of Yan, who had previously broken off his engagement with Bai Zhiyuan, also attended her birthday party today and attracted a lot of attention.

Bai Zhiyuan felt even more like a fire burning in his heart when he saw Qi Zeyi today because of what he saw and heard when he sneaked into Prince Yan's Mansion yesterday.

Qi Zeyi showed his affection to her several times, but she pretended not to see it.

After a few times, many discerning people also noticed that the relationship between the two was somewhat tense.

As the wine flowed, Bai Zhiyuan thought of the situation in the North again, and for a moment he felt a little bored.

There are people guarding Dali, experiencing the hardships of the battlefield and facing the risk of losing their lives at any moment, but people thousands of miles away are enjoying themselves, wasting money, and even scheming to harm others.

If she hadn't stayed in the North for so long, she might have enjoyed it all with a clear conscience, but she had already experienced the cruelty of war. Therefore, when she looked at the faces of the nobles and royal families in Beijing, she felt disgusted for no reason.

Maybe she really lacked interest. No matter how hard she disguised herself, she eventually revealed a little in front of this group of cunning people. Before the birthday party was over, many people left with excuses.

Apart from a few princes, the only one left was Su Qingxue, whom Bai Zhiyuan had saved before.

Su Qingxue is now the Prince of Chen's fiancée, but Bai Zhiyuan does not show any joy when he looks at the two of them. He thinks it is just a marriage of arrangement.

None of the princes left. Bai Zhiyuan also knew that the emperor's health was deteriorating, and the fight for the throne was getting more and more intense. The 300,000 southern troops under the hands of her father Bai Tingxuan had become the object of contention.

Therefore, none of the princes proposed to leave first today.

Several princes were saying some polite words, and Bai Zhiyuan suddenly felt bored. Although it was a bit rude, he still found an excuse to leave the banquet hall and go out for some fresh air.

Just as Bai Zhiyuan was in a daze in the garden, a gentle voice sounded behind him, "It seems that Princess Rong'an doesn't like crowds very much."

Bai Zhiyuan turned around and saw Su Qingxue.

Bai Zhiyuan smiled and said, "Maybe it's because I've been away from the capital for too long. I can't get used to such a lively scene. Even though I'm the protagonist today, I still feel like I'm out of place."

Su Qingxue also smiled and said, "I, a person trapped in the backyard, have heard about Princess Rong'an's deeds. It's no wonder that everyone is trying to please you today."

Bai Zhiyuan stopped smiling and said, "Miss Su is a sensible person."

There was a gloom in Su Qingxue's eyes, which then quickly disappeared. Bai Zhiyuan had always been perceptive and quickly caught the change in her mood.

"Ms. Su, do you also yearn for freedom?"

Su Qingxue was stunned for a moment, then smiled bitterly and said, "Which woman from a high-class family wouldn't envy Princess Rong'an for riding a horse and killing the enemy in battle?"

"Oh? I didn't expect Miss Su also had such an ambition."

Su Qingxue smiled bitterly and said, "With my body, it's unknown how long I can live, let alone anything else."

Her words reminded Bai Zhiyuan of how Su Qingxue died early in her previous life because of Prince Chen. It was indeed a pity.

Thinking of this, Bai Zhiyuan tentatively said, "I heard that Miss Su has already made an engagement with His Royal Highness Prince Chen. I would like to congratulate Miss Su."

Su Qingxue's eyes dimmed when she heard her say this. "It's just the emperor's order. What's there to congratulate?"

Bai Zhiyuan raised his eyebrows and said, "It seems that Miss Su does not want to marry His Royal Highness Prince Chen. In my opinion, Prince Chen is not a good match for Miss Su."

Su Qingxue's eyes lit up and she asked, "Does the county lady think so too?"

Bai Zhiyuan replied: "Miss Su, you and I are destined to be together, so I am sincerely considering you. His Royal Highness Prince Chen is already involved in the fight for the throne, and your father has always been upright and honest. Sooner or later you will be implicated by him, so why not find a way to cancel this engagement."

Su Qingxue's eyes were filled with pain: "I think so too, but I'm not the county lord, how can I easily cancel the engagement?"

Bai Zhiyuan had already walked into the house, saying as he walked: "Everything depends on human effort, Miss Su is a smart person."

Su Qingxue, who looked confused, was left standing there.

Bai Zhiyuan had said everything he needed to say, and it was up to Su Qingxue whether she would listen to him or not. However, she was so smart that she would definitely understand what he meant. As for whether she could break off the engagement with Prince Chen, it was up to her.

When Bai Zhiyuan returned to the banquet hall, the princes were surprisingly harmonious. Even Prince Chen and Prince Yan, who had always been at odds with each other, were drinking tea quietly.

Seeing Bai Zhiyuan coming in, Prince Chen put down his teacup and said, "County Lady, I haven't thanked you for helping me identify Liu Huaisu, the two-faced villain, in Youzhou."

Bai Zhiyuan thought to himself, "Sure enough, the harmony just now was all fake."

She said, "Your Highness Prince Chen is too polite. I just stumbled upon this by accident."

When King Yan heard this, his face instantly darkened, and there was a hint of confusion in his eyes when he looked at Bai Zhiyuan.

Bai Zhiyuan pretended not to see it.

They exchanged a few pleasantries, and after the meal, they rushed to give out the gifts they had carefully prepared.

Although they were said to be carefully prepared, they were actually just some valuable items. When Bai Zhiyuan saw these, he was reminded of the bitter coldness of the soldiers in the northern border, and for a moment he couldn't even put on a smile.

Prince Chen looked at the gifts given by everyone, and Bai Zhiyuan seemed to be indifferent to them, so he said: "Speaking of gifts, it was two years ago when the county lady came of age that the cloak given by General Yunhui won the county lady's heart."

After these words were spoken, King Yan's expression became even uglier.

Bai Zhiyuan's face showed no emotion. She said, "It's not about how expensive a gift is, but about the thought behind it."

Prince Chen has always been arrogant. When he heard Bai Zhiyuan say this, he wanted to say something, but seemed to have thought of something. Finally, he snorted coldly and said nothing.

The usually taciturn Prince Jin waved his fan and said, "Yes, what the county lady said makes sense."

The Prince of Yan looked back and forth between the Prince of Jin and Bai Zhiyuan. He felt strange when the Prince of Jin rescued Bai Zhiyuan last time in the palace. Today, he spoke to Bai Zhiyuan again, and the Prince of Yan quickly realized that the Prince of Jin might also have feelings for Bai Zhiyuan.

There are too many people in Shangjing who want to marry Bai Zhiyuan now, but it seems that anyone can marry his Ayuan, but it is difficult to marry him.

Qi Zeyi couldn't help but feel annoyed, and that thought kept coming to his mind. The more he tried to control it, the more it would pop up.

After presenting the gifts, the active Prince Chen also left with an excuse. Seeing Prince Chen leave, the Eighth Prince could no longer sit still and left as well.

When Prince Chen left, Su Qingxue, his fiancée, had no choice but to follow him. Before leaving, Su Qingxue looked at Bai Zhiyuan with concern.

All those who were supposed to leave had left, leaving only the King of Yan and the King of Jin. The two seemed to be competing with each other, neither of them was willing to leave first.

Bai Zhiyuan suddenly felt a headache and said first: "Your Highnesses, it's getting late, why don't I take you out."

King Yan: "Ah Yuan..."

But the Prince of Jin interrupted him and said, "County Lady, it is time to go to Puhua Temple to pray for blessings again. The day after tomorrow, the Queen will lead all the concubines and the prince to Puhua Temple. I wonder if the county lady would like to go with them?"

Bai Zhiyuan instinctively wanted to refuse, not wanting to have anything to do with the royal family, but when she heard about Puhua Temple, she suddenly remembered Xie Yunsong's mother and Princess Yue, who were now practicing in Puhua Temple. She wanted to take this opportunity to visit her. Although she didn't know if she was willing to see her, it was still an opportunity.

When Bai Zhiyuan thought about this, he readily agreed.

There seemed to be a layer of frost on the face of King Qi Zeyi of Yan, but King Jin was smiling happily.

Bai Zhiyuan pretended not to see anything and personally saw them off.