Rebirth: Marry a General instead of a Prince Chapter 245 Family Returns 2

Perhaps it was the end of the year, the streets were bustling and peaceful, with children playing everywhere, people selling candy figures, and performing acrobatics, making the place very lively.

When the people in the city learned that General Weiyuan was returning to the capital today, there was heated discussion everywhere, praising General Weiyuan for his bravery and victory in every battle, and this time he even repelled the Southern Barbarians.

Xie Yunsong and Bai Zhiyuan rode in a carriage all the way to the city wall.

When they arrived at the tower, the streets near the tower were already blocked by people, and the people were all looking forward to welcoming General Weiyuan back in triumph.

Bai Zhiyuan was sitting in the carriage, lifting the curtain. Seeing this scene, he couldn't help but say, "Today reminds me of the scene when General Xie returned to the capital. The streets were also empty."

Xie Yunsong chuckled and said, "So many people came to greet me that day, but I only wanted to see one person. But that person just avoided me and refused to meet me. He clearly saw me in the Yuanyang Tower, but was too stingy to even say hello to me."

Bai Zhiyuan was amused by him and asked, "How did you know? I did see you in Yuanyang Tower that day, but I had already made up my mind to draw a line between us, so how could I get in front of you for no reason?"

Hearing this, Xie Yunsong lowered his head slightly and kissed Bai Zhiyuan on the lips. Bai Zhiyuan blushed. Xie Yunsong still felt that the kiss was not enough, so he lowered his head and kissed her lips again.

After a while, he reluctantly let her go, stared at her motionlessly and said, "Ayuan, I will never allow you to mention leaving me again."

Bai Zhiyuan was stunned for a moment, then suddenly smiled and said, "Okay!"

Xie Yunsong was satisfied then. He took her into his arms, lowered his head and smiled softly.

"Here it comes! Here it comes!" the crowd began to cheer.

Bai Zhiyuan stood up from Xie Yunsong's arms, and the two looked at each other. Bai Zhiyuan couldn't wait to jump off the carriage. Xie Yunsong quickly grabbed her, gently fixed her hair, and tied the ribbon of her cloak for her, then got off the carriage first, and stretched out his hand to help Bai Zhiyuan down.

The sound of horse hooves came into everyone's ears in an orderly and powerful manner, and the crowd fell silent instantly.

Bai Zhiyuan looked up and saw that in the distance, sitting on the tall horse at the head was her father, General Weiyuan Bai Tingxuan.

He was wearing silver armor and a black and gold banner, and his face was full of determination.

Looking back, the one behind him was Bai Qiuze wearing a silver-white cape. My brother had become thinner and darker.

Bai Zhiyuan's eyes became hot and he almost cried.

Xie Yunsong noticed her emotions and gently held her hand. Fortunately, it was covered by the big flag, so no one saw it.

Wang Qing waved and shouted, "Master! Master! Here! We are here!" His voice could not be heard clearly in the noise.

Only when they got closer did Bai Tingxuan and Bai Qiuze see Bai Zhiyuan.

Bai Qiuze immediately waved his hand, while Bai Tingxuan stared at his daughter motionlessly.

When they rode in front of Bai Zhiyuan, Bai Tingxuan and Bai Qiuze jumped off their horses.

Bai Zhiyuan couldn't help it and burst into tears.

"Ayuan, don't cry!" Bai Tingxuan patted his daughter's head.

"Yes, Ayuan, your brother is back, and no one can bully you anymore." Bai Qiuze said as he looked at Xie Yunsong.

Bai Zhiyuan cried with joy, "I am so happy. Father, brother, you are finally back."

Xie Yunsong bowed and said, "This junior respectfully welcomes General Bai back from his great victory!"

Bai Tingxuan nodded and looked at his daughter again. He had a lot to say, but this was not the time to talk, so he said, "Ayuan, thank you General, you go back to the mansion first, I'll be back soon!"

Bai Qiuze also said: "Good sister, wait for us to go home."

Bai Zhiyuan nodded, looked back, and asked, "Where are my grandfather and mother?"

Bai Qiuze replied: "They are in the carriage at the back, and they are tired from the long journey. Right now we have to go to the palace to see the emperor, so we can talk when we get home."

Bai Zhiyuan understood that military generals were not allowed to bring large troops back to the capital, and Bai Tingxuan only brought back some of his personal soldiers.

Bai Zhiyuan took his personal soldiers back to the mansion to wait for his father and brother. They would come back after they met Emperor Renxiao in the palace.

Xie Yunsong responded, "Ayuan, you go back home first. I will go to the palace with your father and brother to meet the emperor."

Bai Zhiyuan understood immediately that Emperor Renxiao had claimed to be ill and had not seen anyone in the past few days, but he had to meet with the military generals when they returned to the capital. Xie Yunsong must have wanted to take this opportunity to ask Emperor Renxiao to marry her.

Bai Zhiyuan glanced at Xie Yunsong with some concern, and Xie Yunsong nodded at her.

Bai Zhiyuan had no choice but to watch them leave.

When Bai Zhiyuan returned to the mansion, General Weiyuan's mansion was extremely lively today, with people coming and going to give gifts one after another.

Because Bai Tingxuan and Princess Duanhui had both gone to the palace to meet the emperor, the people who were giving gifts did not stop, but left one after another after putting down their gifts.

On the other side, Bai Tingxuan and his group soon arrived at the palace.

Although Emperor Renxiao's health was deteriorating, he still forced himself to meet them.

In the imperial study, Emperor Renxiao sat in the seat of honor.

Bai Tingxuan and Bai Qiuze were dressed in armor and were in high spirits. They saluted to Emperor Renxiao: "Your Majesty, I am honored to have fulfilled your orders and come to see you."

Emperor Renxiao smiled and said, "Well, well, my dear, please stand up. You have fought a great battle this time and completely driven the southern barbarians out of Dali. You are indeed my capable assistant."

The next moment, Prince Jingyang bowed to Emperor Renxiao and said, "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you."

Emperor Renxiao was startled, then stood up with the help of the eunuch and asked, "Why is the emperor's uncle back?"

King Jingyang said, "Your Majesty, Tingxuan passed by Wudu after a great victory. I haven't been to Beijing for a long time. I heard that Your Majesty is not in good health, so I came to see Your Majesty."

Emperor Renxiao smiled and said, "Uncle Royal is so thoughtful. Quick! Give Uncle Royal a seat!"

King Jingyang did not refuse and sat down.

Emperor Renxiao waved his hand and said, "You all take a seat too."

Everyone sat down, only Xie Yunsong stood upright.

Emperor Renxiao frowned and asked, "Yunsong, why are you standing there? Why did you come to the palace today?"

Xie Yunsong: "Your Majesty, I have something to ask you, but you have been ill these days and I have not been able to see you. Today, I am fortunate to enter the palace with General Weiyuan and General Guanying, so I can see you."

Emperor Renxiao took Cheng Yuanheng's medicine today and reluctantly received him. Ever since the incident at Puhua Temple, Emperor Renxiao knew why Xie Yunsong wanted to see him. After all, he had tacitly agreed to the incident at Puhua Temple.

Emperor Renxiao felt a headache when he saw the tall and graceful Xie Yunsong in front of him, but he still asked, "What do you want to see me for?"

Xie Yunsong knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, it just so happens that General Weiyuan is here today. I have long admired General Weiyuan's daughter, Princess Rong'an Bai Zhi, and I want to marry Princess Rong'an today. I specifically ask Your Majesty to grant us the marriage!"

Although Emperor Renxiao had already understood what was going on, he still became angry when he heard what Xie Yunsong said. He said in a deep voice, "Yunsong, do you know what you are talking about?"

Xie Yunsong's expression did not change, and he said, "Your Majesty, I know what I am talking about. Princess Rong'an and I have shared hardships many times. Please, Your Majesty, help us and grant us a marriage."

Emperor Renxiao threw the teacup at hand straight over, and it broke into pieces under Xie Yunsong's legs. The tea splashed on Xie Yunsong's clothes. Emperor Renxiao said angrily: "Yunsong, don't think I dare not do anything to you? Don't mention this matter again, otherwise don't blame me for not thinking of our friendship."

Xie Yunsong's expression did not change. He looked at the exhausted Emperor Renxiao with his dark eyes and said, "Your Majesty, I sincerely want to marry Princess Rong'an. I know your worries and doubts, so..."

Xie Yunsong paused for a moment before continuing, "I am willing to hand over the military power of the 300,000 troops in the northern border and resign from my position as a first-rank general. I only ask the emperor to help me."

Emperor Renxiao was completely stunned upon hearing this, his eyes full of disbelief.

Bai Tingxuan was also shocked for a moment when he heard this. Bai Qiuze beside him even had his pupils slightly trembled and was stunned on the spot.

Even though King Jingyang was over fifty years old and had seen a lot, he was still stunned after hearing what Xie Yunsong said, unable to hide his surprise. Not to mention Princess Duanhui, who was a woman, but had been with Bai Tingxuan on the battlefield for a long time, so she naturally knew what military power meant to a general. But the person in front of her could actually give up the huge power in her hands just for her daughter.

Princess Duanhui was surprised but then felt relieved that her daughter had not chosen the wrong person.

Emperor Renxiao was so angry that he couldn't speak, and his hand trembled slightly as he pointed at Xie Yunsong.

Seeing this, Bai Tingxuan stood up, knelt down and saluted, saying, "Your Majesty, General Yun Hui and my daughter can be considered childhood sweethearts. I also admire General Yun Hui's youthful heroism and am willing to marry my daughter to him. I beg Your Majesty to grant them a marriage!"

Emperor Renxiao could not calm down for a long time, but still said angrily: "Do you all want to rebel? Are you going to force me today? What if I don't want to? What else do you want?"

Bai Tingxuan raised his head, looked directly at Emperor Renxiao, and said word by word, "I am willing to give up the military power in the southern border like General Yunhui. Now that the southern border is stable, I am old and would like to go home to enjoy my old age. I only ask Your Majesty to consider that I have fought for Dali all my life and help my daughter and General Yunhui be together!"

Upon hearing this, Emperor Renxiao fell down on his seat and murmured, "You...you guys..."

Prince Jingyang also stood up at this time, clasped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, Princess Rong'an is my granddaughter. She and General Yunhui are a perfect match. Please help them get married!"

Emperor Renxiao raised his head abruptly and said, "Uncle, even you..."

For a long time, Emperor Renxiao did not speak, and the entire imperial study was silent.

After a while, Emperor Renxiao coughed heavily several times. The old eunuch hurried forward to pat his back. Emperor Renxiao waved his hand, pushed the eunuch away, and said with all his strength: "I know everything you said today. Let me think about it carefully. Let's stop here today. It will be New Year's Eve soon. I will hold a celebration banquet for General Weiyuan on New Year's Eve and hold it together with this year's palace banquet. I will give you an answer on that day."

Xie Yunsong wanted to say something, but Bai Tingxuan stopped him and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Emperor Renxiao waved his hand and slowly left with the help of the eunuchs.

After Emperor Renxiao left, everyone followed him out of the imperial study.