Rebirth: Marry a General instead of a Prince

Just one meal.

Bai Zhiyuan and Xie Yunsong will stay at Bai Mansion tonight.

Everyone was in the hall, drinking tea and chatting about family matters.

King Jingyang said, "Ayuan, Yunsong, now that you two have been married, it is my grandfather's wish that he can see you get married. I will prepare to return to Wudu soon."

Bai Zhiyuan looked at Bai Tingxuan and Princess Duanhui, and seeing some surprise in their eyes, he immediately realized that his grandfather had not told anyone before that he was going back.

Qi Shuyue was the first to express her dissatisfaction. She pouted and said, "Grandfather, why are you going back so soon? I don't want to go back. It's so nice to be in Beijing. I want to stay here for a while longer."

King Jingyang's face immediately became angry, and he said, "I think you have come to Shangjing and forgotten your roots in Wudu."

Qi Shuyue retorted, "Grandfather, your last name is Qi, how can you say that your roots are in Wudu? Our roots are clearly in Shangjing. In my opinion, we can bring our father, mother, and eldest sister-in-law here this time, and we might as well settle down in Shangjing, so that we can be closer to my aunt and uncle."

She was afraid that King Jingyang would disagree, so she added hurriedly: "Your most beloved granddaughters are here too. They can take care of you, and you can see them often."

Unexpectedly, after hearing this, King Jingyang slammed the table hard, jumped up, and said angrily: "Ridiculous! When did it become your turn to make decisions about my affairs? I think you want to stay in Shangjing for your own selfish reasons, right?"

Qi Shuyue said unconvincedly: "Yes, I just want to stay in Shangjing. Shangjing is good for everything, and I just don't want to go back."

King Jingyang pointed at her with a trembling hand and said angrily, "Nonsense!"

Qi Wenjing hurriedly held Qi Shuyue down, fearing that she would speak without restraint and say something that would make King Jingyang even more angry.

Bai Zhiyuan knew that Qi Shuyue had always longed for Shangjing. Now that she had come to Shangjing and seen the prosperity of Shangjing, she naturally did not want to go back to Wudu. But what she said about settling the family in Shangjing was impossible, so her grandfather was so angry.

Back then, when my grandfather was still a prince, he was outstanding among the princes, which caused dissatisfaction among the princes at that time. But my grandfather had never been interested in the throne. In order to dispel the suspicion of the princes, he asked the emperor at that time to leave Shangjing and go to his fiefdom Wudu, where he stayed for many years.

Wudu had long been his home. He married and had children in Wudu. For my grandfather, he felt freer in Wudu than in Shangjing.

Bai Zhiyuan thought about this and said, "Grandfather, don't be angry with my cousin. It's normal for my cousin to like Beijing. Grandfather, Yunsong and I have just got married, so why don't you stay for a while and let me accompany you. It won't be too late for you to return to Wudu later."

When King Jingyang heard Bai Zhiyuan say this, his anger subsided a lot. He sighed and said, "Ayuan, grandpa also wants to stay for a while, but your cousin's wife is pregnant now. Your cousin is concerned about her and wants to go back earlier, otherwise he might not be able to catch up with the birth of the baby."

Bai Zhiyuan looked at Qi Wenjing, who nodded and said, "That's right, cousin. It was me who wanted to go back to Wudu all along."

Qi Shuyue: "Brother...my mother is still here with my sister-in-law, what are you worried about?"

Bai Zhiyuan and Xie Yunsong looked at each other and said, "Since cousin is concerned about his wife, and his wife is pregnant now, she really needs him by her side. In this case, why don't you go back to Wudu first, and cousin and grandfather can stay in Shangjing for a while, and cousin can go back to accompany his wife. What do you think?"

Princess Duanhui also spoke at the right time: "Yes, father. You are old now and can't stand the long journey. It's better for you to stay in Shangjing for a while to recuperate. It won't be too late to return to Wudu later."

Bai Tingxuan also said: "Yes, father-in-law. The children also want you to stay for a while. Since Yue'er likes Beijing, let her stay as well."

Xie Yunsong also said, "That's right, Grandfather. The emperor is almost at the end of his health, but he has yet to appoint a crown prince. After all, you are his uncle. If there is a turmoil in the royal family one day in the future, perhaps they will ask you to come back and preside over justice."

King Jingyang lowered his eyes and thought for a long time before he spoke: "Forget it, what you said makes sense. Let's do as Ayuan said and let Jing'er go back first. Yue'er and I will stay in Shangjing for a while longer."

After hearing this, everyone showed expressions of relief.

The one who was particularly happy was Qi Shuyue, who couldn't hide the smile on her face.

Qi Wenjing said: "In that case, I will leave in the next two days."

Bai Zhiyuan said gently, "Cousin, go back first. Your cousin's wife is still waiting for you. Grandfather and cousin, don't worry."

Qi Wenjing smiled gently and said, "With my aunt and uncle, Qiu Ze and you here, I am naturally very relieved."

Bai Zhiyuan chuckled and said, "I have already prepared gifts for my cousin's wife and my unborn nephew whom I have never met. Please take them back with you, cousin."

Qi Wenjing smiled and said, "Thank you very much, cousin!"

During the conversation, King Jingyang's expression gradually eased. After all, today was Bai Zhiyuan's return home, and if he insisted on leaving, it would inevitably make Bai Zhiyuan feel cold.

Everyone chatted about some trivial matters, and as it was getting late, they went back to their own yards to rest.

Bai Zhiyuan took Xie Yunsong back to the courtyard where she lived before she got married.

The loquat tree in the yard is bearing fruit.

The two walked hand in hand to the tree, and Xie Yunsong said, "This is the first time I've come into your yard so openly."

Bai Zhiyuan laughed and said, "Yes, on weekdays, General Xie always comes when the moon is dark and the wind is strong."

Xie Yunsong curled his lips: "It's because Miss Bai didn't give me a status as soon as possible so that I can come here openly."

Bai Zhiyuan said with a smile: "Today you finally got what you wished for."

Xie Yunsong: "Then I have to thank you, Madam."

Bai Zhiyuan blushed. He seldom called her Madam. Occasionally, when he was happy, he would still call her Miss Bai as he did before she got married. In addition to calling him by his full name, she also liked to joke that he was General Xie.

A name that seems to have changed a lot from the time the two first met to now, and it also witnessed the traces of their journey from strangers to close friends.

Bai Zhiyuan brought Xie Yunsong to the house where she lived before she got married. Her mother had not moved the furnishings there for fear that she would want to come back and live there.

This was the room she had lived in since she was a child. Now that she was married, she couldn't come back often, and she felt a little lost.

Xie Yunsong saw her emotions and said softly, "If you want to come back and live here, just come back."

Bai Zhiyuan: "What if I stay for ten days or half a month? Will anyone criticize me?"

Xie Yunsong: "Who dares? My wife can live wherever she wants and for as long as she wants."

Bai Zhiyuan was successfully amused by him and said with a smile: "Xie Yunsong, you will spoil me like this."

Xie Yunsong curled his lips and said, "You are the only one in my life, so of course I have to spoil you!"

Bai Zhiyuan's face was full of smiles, and he was even more moved in his heart. He leaned in Xie Yunsong's arms and laughed happily.

After a good night's sleep, Xie Yunsong took Bai Zhiyuan back to Xie Mansion early the next morning after breakfast.

Princess Duanhui said reluctantly, "You've only been back for one day, and you're going back?"

Bai Zhiyuan smiled and said, "Mother, Xie's Mansion is so close to Bai's Mansion, I can come back anytime I want."

Bai Tingxuan also said: "Yes, now that Ayuan has just got married, if she lives in the mansion, it will inevitably make people suspect. After a while, if you miss Ayuan, let her come back and stay for a while."

Upon hearing this, Princess Duanhui had no choice but to give up.

Bai Zhiyuan pulled Bai Qiuze aside. She didn't have time to have a good chat with her brother this time. She lowered her voice and asked, "Brother, Miss Su and you..."

Bai Qiuze looked a little unnatural after hearing this, and said: "Sister, you know me. I have lived in the southern border since I was a child, and I have only met rough men. This is the first time I have seen such a gentle girl. I...it's just that she doesn't seem to like me..."

Bai Zhiyuan smiled and said, "If you really like her, just go find her. In my opinion, Miss Su may not have no interest in you at all."

Bai Qiuze's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he asked, "Really?"

Bai Zhiyuan smiled and said, "This depends on your own efforts, brother."

Bai Qiuze: "With a younger sister, I will have more confidence."

Bai Zhiyuan looked at his brother who was talking and laughing in front of him. It would be great if his brother could find someone he liked in this life!

"What are you two siblings whispering about?" asked Princess Duanhui.

Bai Zhiyuan blinked and said mischievously, "Then mother should ask my brother!"

Princess Duanhui felt strange and was about to ask for clarification, but Bai Zhiyuan had already said goodbye to Bai Tingxuan and King Jingyang, so she had to give up.

Bai Zhiyuan said goodbye to his family members one by one, then got on the carriage with Xie Yunsong and headed back to Xie's house.