Rebirth: Marry a General instead of a Prince

The noise outside the window gradually faded away. When Bai Zhiyuan looked up again, Xie Yunsong had already gone far away on his horse. From afar, he could only see his departing back.

Bai Zhiyuan couldn't help feeling a little lost.

Seeing Xie Yunsong walking away, Prince Jin and Cheng Beixiao also stood up and said goodbye to Bai Zhiyuan.

Bai Zhiyuan knew that the first thing Xie Yunsong would do after returning to Beijing would be to go to the palace to meet the emperor. Prince Jin and Cheng Beixiao would probably go to the palace with him.

Bai Zhiyuan had just met Xie Yunsong and was a little confused for a moment. After saying goodbye to Prince Jin and Cheng Beixiao, she also prepared to return home.

When she came down from Yuanyang Tower, the snow had not stopped yet, and waves of praises for General Yun Hui could be heard all around.

"Today I got to see the true face of General Yun Hui. The general has a good family background and good looks. He is worthy of being a hero of our Dali."

"Yes, I wonder what kind of woman can be worthy of General Yun Hui. She is truly a young talent."

"I heard that General Yun Hui will make a marriage contract with the daughter of the current Imperial Physician Shen, Shen Zhiyi, when he returns to the capital. I think they will get married soon."

"Doctor Shen? Is she the doctor who has followed General Yun Hui for many years? I don't think she is worthy of General Yun Hui. The general's wife must be like him, the only one in the world."

"Yes! The one who is worthy of General Yunhui is General Weiyuan's only daughter, the current Princess Rong'an. I heard that she helped General Yunhui in the northern border. The general's quick victory over the Northern Di this time is also inseparable from the contribution of Princess Rong'an!"

"Hush!" Someone stopped him, "Don't talk nonsense. How can two great generals of Dali marry? Don't let someone with ulterior motives hear it and bring disaster to General Yunhui."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone fell silent.

Bai Zhiyuan gave a silent bitter smile, turned around and got on the carriage.

Meanwhile, Xie Yunsong rode his horse all the way to the palace gate. The large group of people he brought with him could not enter the palace, so he sent them home. These people had followed him through life and death for many years. They had been away from home for too long, and now that they had finally come back, he let them go home early and enjoy the joy of family.

Xie Yunsong entered the palace with only Lu Zhiling.

There were already people waiting at the palace gate. When he saw him coming, a eunuch saluted respectfully and said, "General Yun Hui, the emperor knows that you have returned, so he ordered this old servant to wait here."

Xie Yunsong nodded expressionlessly, and the eunuch immediately bent down and guided Xie Yunsong and others towards the main hall.

As soon as Xie Yunsong entered the palace, Prince Jin and Cheng Beixiao arrived. After witnessing Xie Yunsong's elegance in the Yuanyang Tower, they said goodbye to Bai Zhiyuan and rode all the way to the palace, just to wait for Xie Yunsong to report to the emperor so that the three of them could reminisce about the past.

Cheng Beixiao stepped forward and patted Xie Yunsong on the shoulder, smiling and saying, "Not bad, you have become stronger this year."

Xie Yunsong rolled his eyes at him, and King Jin smiled and said, "Welcome back, Yunsong."

Xie Yunsong curled his lips at the two of them.

Cheng Beixiao spoke again: "You must have no idea who we were with in Yuanyang Tower just now when we witnessed your graceful demeanor?"

Xie Yunsong subconsciously asked: "Who?"

Cheng Beixiao was about to speak when Prince Jin interrupted him, "Okay, Yunsong, go first. Father is waiting for you. When you come out, we can reminisce about the past together."

Hearing this, Xie Yunsong nodded and followed the eunuch who led the way.

There was a hint of confusion in Cheng Beixiao's eyes, but he didn't think much about it.

Xie Yunsong went all the way to the imperial study. The eunuch took him to wait outside. Only after he was informed did Xie Yunsong walk in.

It has been almost three years since Xie Yunsong left Beijing. In just three years, Emperor Renxiao has obviously aged a lot and his face has gradually become older.

Moreover, Xie Yunsong noticed that as soon as he entered the imperial study where Emperor Renxiao was, there was a strong smell of spices, which seemed to cover up some other smell.

Xie Yunsong had no time to think about it, as Emperor Renxiao was sitting on the high throne staring at him.

After he had performed the ceremony, Emperor Renxiao smiled and said, "Song'er, you have worked hard. You have made great contributions in recovering the northern border this time. If you want any reward, just ask."

Xie Yunsong lowered his head and thought for a moment, then said, "Your Majesty knows best what I want."

Emperor Renxiao paused, then a trace of anger flashed in his eyes, but it quickly disappeared. He said, "Except for this, I can agree to everything else."

Xie Yunsong said slowly: "Your Majesty, you know that I don't care about anything except Bai Zhiyuan. She is the one I love most. Apart from her, I don't want anything else."

Anger once again rose in the eyes of Emperor Renxiao, but he still restrained himself and said, "Don't mention this matter again. As for Bai Zhiyuan, she has been very close to Prince Jin recently. The Queen Mother and I have discussed that when Bai Tingxuan returns, we will grant them a marriage."

Emperor Renxiao narrowed his eyes, stared at Xie Yunsong and said, "Just give up on this idea."

Then, he softened his tone and said, "Song'er, uncle knows that it's rare for you to like a woman, and Bai Zhiyuan is indeed a rare and good woman, but you two are not suitable. Uncle will find more and better women for you. You can have any woman you want, except her."

Xie Yunsong sneered and said, "Why not? Why doesn't the emperor dare to say it? Besides, I said that I don't want anyone else except her. Your Majesty, don't think about controlling my marriage. I don't want to marry anyone except Bai Zhiyuan."

Emperor Renxiao could no longer control his anger and threw the teacup in his hand fiercely at Xie Yunsong's feet.

Xie Yunsong didn't move at all, but just looked up coldly at the angry Emperor Renxiao.

After a long while, Emperor Renxiao calmed down and said, "You are my nephew, so I am naturally thinking about you. I will take your marriage into consideration. Now that you have returned triumphantly, you are a hero of Dali, so I will naturally not treat you unfairly. In two days, I will hold a grand banquet in the palace to welcome you and celebrate your victory."

Xie Yunsong lowered his eyes and did not respond.

Seeing him like this, Emperor Renxiao was afraid that he would say something unpleasant, so he waved his hand and said, "Go see the Queen Mother. She has always missed you."

Seeing this, Xie Yunsong gave up, bowed and walked out.

After he came out of the imperial study, he stopped and said to the eunuch behind him: "Please go to the Queen Mother's bedroom and tell her that I just came back and I am tired. I will not bother the Queen Mother anymore. I will come to the palace to pay my respects in a few days."

After hearing this, the eunuch couldn't help but respect General Yunhui even more. There was probably no one else in the world who dared to speak to the emperor and the empress dowager like this. You know, the empress dowager heard that General Yunhui would return to the capital today, and she had been waiting in her palace for this gentleman. But this gentleman was not going to go at all.

The eunuch had no choice but to nod and bow, saying yes repeatedly.

Xie Yunsong did not linger any longer and strode out of the palace.

By the time the Queen Mother received the news, Xie Yunsong had already left the palace. The Queen Mother was in her own palace, and was furious, but she could do nothing about Xie Yunsong.