Rebirth: Marry a General instead of a Prince

The next morning, the sky cleared up after the snow, and the whole house was covered in white.

It was already noon when Bai Zhiyuan woke up. He felt refreshed in the morning, and all the fatigue from the past few days was swept away.

After Ling Xiao helped Bai Zhiyuan wash up and had breakfast, Bai Zhiyuan left the room, walking through the snow, leaving behind a long trail of deep and distinct footprints.

Bai Zhiyuan first went to his parents' yard and learned that his father and his brother had gone to the martial arts training ground early in the morning.

Bai Zhiyuan chatted with her mother, Princess Duanhui, for a while. Seeing that her mother looked tired, she stood up and left, telling her mother to have a good rest.

Bai Zhiyuan returned to his own courtyard and asked Ling Xiao to call housekeeper Wang over.

Steward Wang rushed over upon hearing the news, and as soon as he entered the room, he said to Bai Zhiyuan, "Miss, this old servant has something important to report."

Bai Zhiyuan was shocked when he heard this, and asked hurriedly, "Uncle Wang, did anything happen while I was away from Beijing?"

Steward Wang said respectfully, "Before the young lady left, she ordered me to send people to keep an eye on Prince Yan's Mansion and the Jiang Mansion. When the young lady first left Beijing, both places were peaceful. But in the past half month, I discovered that Miss Jiang of the Jiang Mansion and His Royal Highness the Prince of Yan would secretly go to the Yuanyang Tower almost every two days, and would stay there for several hours."

"Every time the two of them went there, the number of guards at Yuanyang Tower would be twice as many as usual. I didn't dare to alert them, so I only sent people to wait at the exit. Every time, the two of them left in two inconspicuous carriages from two different directions."

"I was afraid that they would do something to hurt Miss, so I wanted to report it when Miss returned home yesterday, but Miss was anxious for the master and his wife to come back. I didn't dare to disturb your reunion. This morning, I didn't dare to delay any longer, so I came to report it to Miss."

Bai Zhiyuan smiled and said, "Uncle Wang, you did a great job. I was away from Beijing, thanks to you for keeping an eye on them. By the way, has Jiang Shuyan been to the mansion recently?"

Although Steward Wang didn't know why the young lady asked this, he thought about it carefully and then replied, "Lord Jiang came here once when he first returned to Beijing, and I haven't seen him since then."

Bai Zhiyuan became alert when he heard this and asked hurriedly, "Has he been to my father's study?"

Butler Wang lowered his head and thought for a moment, then shook his head.

Bai Zhiyuan felt relieved. "Uncle Wang, what you reported today is very important to me. Please continue to send people to monitor the Jiang Mansion and Prince Yan's Mansion, and keep an eye on my father's study to see if there are any suspicious people coming in and out. You have always been careful, so please help me keep an eye on it."

Upon hearing this, Butler Wang quickly agreed.

At this moment, Ling Xiao reported that Wang Qing, the son of housekeeper Wang, wanted to see him.

"Let him in quickly." Bai Zhiyuan said.

Wang Qing walked in quickly, looking cold, obviously having just returned from outside.

Wang Qing bowed to Bai Zhiyuan, "Wang Qing greets the young lady."

"No need to be polite, what brings you here?"

Wang Qing glanced at Steward Wang and said quickly, "Miss, my father ordered me to keep an eye on Prince Yan's mansion. Just now, I saw Prince Yan riding in an ordinary carriage and leaving from the back door. I immediately followed him, but I didn't dare to follow too closely for fear of being discovered. I found that he went to the Yuanyang Tower. Not long after, Miss Jiang also arrived. The two of them entered the restaurant one after the other. I didn't dare to go in, so I hurried back to report to Miss."

Bai Zhiyuan's mind turned several bends after hearing this. She turned her head and smiled at Wang Qing and said, "You did a good job. Please help me prepare a carriage, an ordinary and inconspicuous carriage, and follow me to Yuanyang Tower."

Wang Qing quickly agreed and left with Butler Wang.

Bai Zhiyuan was so excited that the corners of his mouth could not help but rise. He thought: I was just worrying about how to cancel the engagement, and Qi Zeyi came to my door. Since you are sneaking around and afraid of being discovered, I will "help you".

Bai Zhiyuan changed into men's clothes. He looked handsome, with black hair and deep eyes. He held a folding fan in his hand. Ling Xiao, who was standing beside him, was stunned.

After packing everything, he went out and got on the carriage. Wang Qing drove the carriage all the way to Yuanyang Tower.

Yuanyang Tower, as the name suggests, is the favorite place for young men and women. During the Dali period, people were open-minded, and some engaged men and women, or people who were looking for a date at home, would go to Yuanyang Tower. After all, the name of Yuanyang Tower has a very good meaning.

Soon, the carriage stopped at the entrance of Yuanyang Building. Yuanyang Building is located on the most prosperous street in Shangjing. As the year draws to a close, red lanterns are hung on the shops on both sides of the street. The whole street is bustling with people and carriages. The hawking of street vendors is very lively.

Bai Zhiyuan got off the carriage and looked at the lively atmosphere around him, sneering in his heart, "Qi Zeyi, you picked this crowded place specifically to avoid being seen, but you didn't expect that soon everyone would know that His Royal Highness the Prince of Yan was having a private meeting with the official lady here."

As soon as he entered the Yuanyang Building, the waiter looked at Bai Zhiyuan. Judging from the gentleman's attire, he must be an honored guest. He hurriedly came forward and said with a smile on his face, "Sir, please come in."

Then, he led Bai Zhiyuan upstairs, and Bai Zhiyuan stuffed a piece of silver into the waiter's hand, "Find me a quiet private room and serve me some good wine and food."

Seeing this, the waiter shook the silver in his hand and said with a smile, "Don't worry, sir, please come this way."

The waiter took Bai Zhiyuan through the long corridor. Bai Zhiyuan looked around and saw two old acquaintances standing outside a private room in the corner. They were Qi Zeyi's secret guards - Yue Feng and Yue Ying.

Yuefeng and Yueying usually stay with Qi Zeyi and are usually in the dark. I think they were ordered to guard the door today to avoid being seen.

No one knew that these two people were the secret guards of His Royal Highness Prince Yan, but Bai Zhiyuan knew that she often saw these two people in Prince Yan's mansion in her previous life. She saw them from afar and recognized them at a glance as the secret guards who were kept by Qi Zeyi in her previous life.

Bai Zhiyuan stopped and said to the waiter, "That private room in the corner is nice, but it's taken. How about this, I'll take the one next to them."

Upon hearing this, the waiter showed an embarrassed look and spoke cautiously, "Young Master, you don't know that the private room in front is for a distinguished guest, who is also a frequent visitor of our Yuanyang Building. He always stays in that private room and doesn't like strangers to get close to him. Young Master, asking for the private room next to him, I'm afraid that's... inappropriate."

Bai Zhiyuan deliberately showed an angry expression when he heard this, "Who is in there? He's so arrogant."

The waiter hurriedly said, "Sir, calm down. I'll take you to the other side of the room. The view there is better, and you can see the whole restaurant."

Seeing this, Bai Zhiyuan pretended to be reluctant and said, "Okay then."

The waiter immediately smiled happily, welcomed Bai Zhiyuan into the private room, and then wisely left.