Rebirth: Marry a General instead of a Prince

The next morning, before daybreak, Ling Xiao got up and woke up Bai Zhiyuan. Bai Zhiyuan was sleepy, and when she opened her eyes, Ling Xiao was startled and asked, "Miss, did you not sleep well last night?" Bai Zhiyuan's eyes were dark and she looked listless.

Bai Zhiyuan was stunned for a moment and said, "Maybe I'm not used to the new place. I couldn't sleep last night."

She thought to herself: If Ling Xiao knew that she and Xie Yunsong sneaked out to hunt last night, he would be shocked.

Ling Xiao babbled, "What should I do? I'm afraid the young lady won't have time to rest today."

As she spoke, she helped Bai Zhiyuan pick out a brand new dress that was convenient for riding. The weather was still a bit cold and it was early morning in the mountains, so she also added a cloak with a white fur trim.

Bai Zhiyuan got up, washed and changed his clothes. It was too late for breakfast, so Bai Zhiyuan had a cup of hot tea and a few cakes and then stopped.

When she opened the door, Princess Duanhui was already waiting for her. Bai Tingxuan and Bai Qiuze had already arrived at the main hall.

It was daybreak, and when Bai Zhiyuan and his mother arrived outside the main hall, it was already crowded with people. They saw military flags flying in all directions, drums beating, and the Yulin soldiers holding long swords in their hands, ready for battle.

Soon, with the sound of a gong, the carriages of Emperor Renxiao, the Empress, concubines, princes and princesses slowly arrived.

The bright yellow procession came with the majesty of the royal family, and in the front were the emperor and empress. Behind them followed three beautiful concubines in palace costumes.

The one on the far right is wearing a royal blue palace dress and has delicate and bright makeup. Although she is over 30 years old, she is still well maintained. From a distance, she looks particularly charming and ethereal. She is the mother of the fifth prince, Prince Yan - Concubine Rou.

The one in the middle was wearing a lilac-colored palace dress, which was pure and beautiful. She also had a moon-white cloak embroidered with orchid patterns on the outside, which further highlighted her beautiful and delicate face. She was the mother of the third prince, Prince Chen - Empress Shufei.

The woman on the left is wearing a honey-lotus-colored palace dress. She is gentle and beautiful, like a woman who has walked out of a Jiangnan ink painting. She is none other than the mother of the seventh prince, Prince Jin - Empress Xianfei.

Walking behind the concubines were the princes and princesses. Walking in the front was the third prince, Prince Chen Qi Zexu, followed by Prince Yan Qi Zeyi and Prince Xian Qi Zeshuo, and then the eldest princess, Princess Anle Qi Wanyan, and the youngest princess, Princess Changle Qi Yuexi.

Then, a middle-aged woman who looked like a nanny led out a child of four or five years old. This child was the emperor's eighth prince Qi Zeming, the emperor's youngest prince, and the son of Concubine Hui who had not come to Mount Li this time. Because he was the youngest, he was the most favored by the emperor.

Finally, a man with a cane walked out from behind the eighth prince. He was the brother of the current emperor, Prince Kangding.

After everyone finished their ceremony, the emperor, empress, and all the masters stood on the high platform in front of the palace. After a while, the sound of military drums and horns came from outside. The hunt was about to begin.

Bai Zhiyuan stood in the crowd, and soon she saw Xie Yunsong standing in the generals' team, and Cheng Beixiao standing in the ministers' team. Cheng Beixiao naturally saw her, smiled at her, and blinked, Bai Zhiyuan couldn't help but smile.

The sound of war drums and flags fluttered, and the soul-stirring sound of trumpets echoed throughout the front of the palace. Emperor Renxiao took the bow and arrow from the eunuch and shot an arrow, hitting the bull's eye of the target on the arena in the square. For a moment, the entire square was filled with warm cheers and compliments.

Emperor Renxiao is now over 40 years old and does not participate in hunting. When he was young, he was both civil and military, and was proficient in riding and archery. Today, he set a good example for everyone, and everyone praised and complimented him.

Seeing this scene, Emperor Renxiao said with a smile: "Today is the first day of spring hunting. Whoever hunts the most prey today will be rewarded handsomely."

"Eunuch Gao!" Emperor Renxiao waved his hand.

Eunuch Gao at the side immediately understood and walked forward carrying an ebony tray.

On the tray was a green jade phoenix lucky jade ruyi. The emperor smiled and said, "Today at sunset, whoever gets the most prey will get this item. Three days later, whoever gets the most prey will also get a big reward."

After hearing this, everyone immediately rubbed their hands and was eager to give it a try.

However, in Bai Zhiyuan's opinion, the first prize would most likely be won by a few princes. No ordinary noble family member would dare to compete with the princes for it.

While he was thinking, amid the sound of military drums, the men and women who were participating in the martial arts competition had already mounted their horses and galloped out one after another.

Cheng Beixiao came to Bai Zhiyuan and asked, "Miss Bai, do you want to hunt with us? Today, there are not only young men from noble families, but also many young ladies who are good at martial arts. Aren't you tempted, Miss Bai?" Then he lowered his voice and said, "To make up for your regret of not hunting a deer last night."

Bai Zhiyuan's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he said with a bright smile: "In that case, I will go with you."

Cheng Beixiao raised his lips and chuckled, "Let's go, Yunsong is waiting for us ahead."

After saying this, Bai Zhiyuan mounted his horse, hung a bow on the side of the saddle, put a quiver on his back, and rode away.

Not far away, Xie Yunsong was indeed seen. However, there was one person Bai Zhiyuan didn't want to see, and that was Princess Changle.

After getting closer, Bai Zhiyuan saw Princess Changle looking at Xie Yunsong with an obsessed expression, while Xie Yunsong had a cold and impatient look on his face.

When Xie Yunsong saw her, his eyes lit up and he nodded at her. Then he immediately looked away, raised his hand and whipped the horse, then rode away.

Princess Changle hurriedly rode her horse to catch up.

Bai Zhiyuan and Cheng Beixiao followed closely behind.

Several people rushed into the forest on horseback, shuttled through the newly green forest, and shot arrows at prey when they saw them. Soon, Xie Yunsong and Bai Zhiyuan's horses each had a few prey hanging on them.

Cheng Beixiao, who was standing by, was only focused on appreciating the surrounding scenery and had no intention of hunting. He just cheered when Xie Yunsong caught prey.

Princess Changle, who was following Xie Yunsong closely, stared at him with burning eyes. But when she turned around and saw Bai Zhiyuan had also caught some prey, she frowned and showed some disdain in her eyes.

Bai Zhiyuan naturally noticed Princess Changle's displeased look and didn't want to pay attention to it. However, the other party's eyes were too naked. Bai Zhiyuan thought to himself: I should have not come here with Cheng Beixiao. Now I have become a thorn in Princess Changle's eyes.

Thinking of this, Bai Zhiyuan said to Xie Yunsong: "General Xie, my brother should be ahead. I want to go find him. I'll excuse myself first."

Xie Yunsong tilted his eyes, pursed his lips slightly and said, "Miss Bai, please help yourself."

Bai Zhiyuan nodded slightly and was about to go ahead.

Suddenly, Cheng Beixiao shouted, "Yunsong, come quickly, there is a white fox here."

Bai Zhiyuan saw Xie Yunsong rushing like an arrow, stirring up a cloud of dust, chasing after the white fox that flashed by, and disappeared from sight in the blink of an eye.

Seeing this, Bai Zhiyuan raised his whip and chased after him.

Princess Changle naturally did not want to be left behind, so she called the guards behind her and hurried towards Xie Yunsong.

When Bai Zhiyuan arrived, he saw Xie Yunsong's eyes were cold and arrogant, and his gaze was closely following the fleeing white fox. He pulled out an iron arrow with a silver glow from the quiver with his backhand, and slowly pulled the bowstring on the galloping horse. The arrow immediately pierced the sun like a white rainbow, and swooped down from a great height with a sharp whistling sound. The white fox had no time to dodge, and the arrow accurately pierced its neck. The white fox twitched a few times, and then fell to the ground.

Xie Yunsong did not stop. He quickly drew his arrow and drew his bow, shooting several arrows at the black shadow that flashed through the jungle on the running horse. In the torrential rain of arrows, a deer that was being chased fell to the ground and roared.

Bai Zhiyuan stared at the young man on horseback in the dust. His eyes were cold, his sleeves fluttered in the wind, and he had the edge of a veteran. Perhaps he felt Bai Zhiyuan's gaze, he raised his eyes, was stunned at first, and then looked at Bai Zhiyuan with a smile.

Bai Zhiyuan's heart moved. Looking at the smiling Xie Yunsong in front of him, he thought that the hunting in Mount Li was also carried out with swords and spears, but there was no life or death here, only victory or defeat. However, what Xie Yunsong faced in the northern border was a fierce and brave enemy, and he had encountered many dangers around him.

While Bai Zhiyuan was thinking, a voice of praise interrupted him. It was Princess Changle who came on horseback, followed by two guards who never left her side.

"Brother Yunsong, did you hunt this? You are truly the bravest man in my Dali."

Xie Yunsong retracted his gaze and glanced at Princess Changle calmly. Then he jumped off his horse, walked to the dead white fox and deer, picked up the prey, and hung it on the horse. Then he climbed back on the horse.

Princess Changle said with admiration: "Brother Yunsong, this white fox is so beautiful. It will be very beautiful if it is made into a cloak. Why don't you give it to me?"

Xie Yunsong's eyes remained calm as he said in a cold voice: "If the princess likes, tell the guards behind you to help you hunt."

After saying this, he stopped looking at Princess Changle, turned his horse's head, waved to Cheng Beixiao who had just arrived on horseback, panting, then turned his head and glanced at Bai Zhiyuan, then whipped the horse and galloped forward.

Bai Zhiyuan looked up. It was already late, so he thought Xie Yunsong should have returned to the palace.

Princess Changle stared at the bright and beautiful Bai Zhiyuan in front of her, her eyes full of jealousy and resentment. When she came just now, she clearly saw Xie Yunsong smiling gently at Bai Zhiyuan. She had known Xie Yunsong since she was very young, and he was always cold to people. She had never seen him care so much about any woman.

Princess Changle's eyes were flashing with burning flames, as if they would burst out at any time. The reins in her hand were squeezed and made a sound. But Bai Zhiyuan in front of her seemed to have heard nothing, flicked the whip lightly, and rode away. Princess Changle behind her was so angry that her face was hideous and she was shaking all over.

Bai Zhiyuan naturally felt Princess Changle's anger, but she didn't care much and ran towards the palace.