Zhang Yi looked at the imperial edict in Bai Shinian's hand, and his expression turned ugly. He asked strangely, "What did the emperor say in this decree?" It's not his fault. They just won a big victory last month, and it was impossible for the emperor to punish them. Why is the general so unhappy?
Bai Shinian is not a fool. Such an imperial decree is obviously for the purpose of choosing a son-in-law. For whom, besides Wenwan. If you can't do it in the capital, you can't do it as a scholar. This time I simply went to the military to choose.
Bao Baogang said strangely, "The emperor's decree is very strange. He said that generals under thirty years old, fifth grade or above, good-looking, unmarried, polite and polite should be brought back to the capital."
"Perhaps it is to choose a son-in-law. I heard a merchant from the capital say a few days ago that the emperor has been recruiting horses for Princess Xingguo for more than a year. But Princess Xingguo has selected men from all over the capital, and she is stunned. I didn't like it. Princess Xingguo is one of the most handsome women in the country. Maybe she doesn't like the fat-haired and handsome men in the capital. She wants to recruit a man from the army to be her commander." Zhang Yi said this gossip. .
"General, you are also qualified. Go and give it a try. Princess Xingguo is a noblewoman of the emperor and heaven. I don't believe it, and what else can happen. Moreover, the princess is not a pedantic woman, and she will definitely not have any prejudice, so that you will have Let¡¯s compete for the opportunity,¡± Zhang Yi advised.
The bitterness in Bai Shinian's heart was boundless. Even if he was on the list, the emperor would cross it off. If the emperor doesn't cross it out, that ruthless woman will also cross it out.
Zhang Yi still advised, "General, how do you know it won't work if you haven't tried it? We are not afraid of killing the enemy on the battlefield, why should we be afraid of the rejection of a princess? General, your character, appearance, talent and learning are all first-class." Good. If she refuses, it proves that she has no vision. If she really doesn't care about these rumors, then you will lose such a good opportunity."
Seeing that Bai Shinian was still unmoved, Bao Baogang also joined in the persuasion: "General, if your wife was really a good woman, she wouldn't embarrass you like this. Or maybe if you go there often, your wife will come out. Oh! Don't be confused. "What is this woman like?" She is neither dead nor married. Nor did he come to see the general. Hey, what the hell is going on!
The military advisor came out at the right time: "It's useless to persuade you. Don't forget. Our general has said that he will never marry again. You don't still want to let Princess Xingguo become the general's concubine? If you marry a wife, it will be against the law." If the general breaks his promise, he will no longer be tolerated here. If the general wants Princess Xingguo to be his concubine, he will have to wait for the emperor to destroy him!" Of course, everyone knows that it is not a matter of destruction, it is simply impossible. .
The two fell silent immediately.
At nightfall, Bai Shinian stood alone in the yard, quietly looking at the sky. He will be very confused now. This is the last chance. If you miss this opportunity. No more. But, is it possible? Will the emperor marry Princess Xingguo to him? To be precise, is Princess Xingguo willing to marry him? Seeing his disgusting attitude, she was unwilling to marry him. Marry yourself. It means staying safe for many years. This day is far away. What woman doesn¡¯t like having her husband by her side. Instead of living a life like a widow. He has no confidence.
"Ah" My arm hurt. Turn around and look. I saw a man eating a plate of dates with a plate of dates, and looked at Bai Shinian with a proud smile.
Bai Shinian looked at Ye Xun, his expression even more sad.
Ye Xun sat lazily on a chair. "Speaking of which, you are very affectionate towards your wife. Over the years, you have been very protective of your wife. But I have never heard the story between you and your wife. Tell me. Tell me, tell me." Let¡¯s listen to the specific regulations.¡±
"There's nothing to talk about." Bai Shinian was unwilling to say more.
Ye Xun had a wretched look on his face, "A woman who can make you miss me so much. I'm really curious. Tell me what's so outstanding about you. Don't say any crazy things about being kind and cold-blooded, innocent and ruthless. Tell me." Listen to what a normal person should say, don¡¯t just say something incomprehensible.¡±
"She is a very wise and intelligent woman. It's a pity" Bai Shinian said but couldn't go on. It's a pity, but I hate him so much.
Ye Xun knew that he couldn't wait for the next words.
Bai Shinian smiled bitterly. What can he say? What can he say that his wife is the princess of Xingguo? Princess Xingguo did not admit that she was a substitute when she was bitten to death. Could he still be forced to marry? If he really wanted to marry him, the emperor would probably have to abolish him.
Ye Xun saw Bai Shinian's bitter smile: "General, do you have anything to hide? If so, you might as well tell me. See if I can help the general. I really don't believe that there can be such a cruel person in the world. A woman would give up on such a loving husband and find another man to marry.¡±
Bai Shinian shook his head and said, "No."
Ye Xun despises this look.?If you say no, you are just lying. Ye Xun remembered what Bai Shinian had said to Zhang Yi and Bao Baogang before: "General, you really don't know where Madam is?" It's called a ghost if you don't know. He knew it, but he kept silent. This proves that the wife is unwilling to marry. And there was nothing the general could do. There is no woman in the world that Bai Shinian can't help but cannot marry. Who could it be.
Ye Xun suddenly recalled what Bai Shinian had just said: "General, you said Madam is a very wise woman?"
Seeing Bai Shinian respond silently. Ye Xun was shocked. Thinking of Bai Shinian's special attention to Princess Wenwan's affairs, and then thinking of Bai Shinian's helplessness and sadness that the woman was unwilling to marry. Since it is a marriage, she is a daughter-in-law. Whether she wants it or not. Unless, unless it's someone Bai Shinian can do nothing about. Women in the world, even after getting married, are not willing to admit that Bai Shinian, the woman whose husband still makes Bai Shinian helpless, is who.
Ye Xun's heart skipped a beat. God, it's not what he thinks! If that's the case, should he report it? If you don't report it, will you be killed by the emperor when he finds out about it in the future? Ye Xun was confused. So he asked tentatively: "General, since my wife is in the capital, you should go find him and ask him clearly."
Bai Shinian was silent and didn't speak.
Seeing him like this, Ye Xun's six-point guess turned into ten. Well, if that was the case, he could understand Bai Shinian's pain now. I also sympathize with Bai Shinian. It¡¯s not good to like anyone, just fall in love with that woman in the clouds. Moreover, the woman on the cloud didn't even care about him. This is not looking for abuse. You deserve to be abused for so long.
After Ye Xun thought about it for a while, he realized that there is no such thing as infatuation in the world. Forget it, he would just pretend to be confused! Anyway, Bai Shinian's mouth was cut. No one knows the identity of his mysterious wife. The emperor couldn't blame him.
Bai Shinian's face darkened. If it were someone else. He will be sure and will never flinch. But that person, that person. For the first time, he felt timid.
Ye Xun expressed deep sympathy for Bai Shinian's experience. But there was nothing he could do. The only thing he could do. Just keep the secret for him. Don't tell the emperor about this. When the emperor asked, he pretended to be dumbfounded, hoping to get away with it. Well, this is the only thing he can do.
Qi Quan is sending candidates who meet the requirements in the military camp. Cross out Bai Shinian's name. Of course, Bai Shinian didn't write the name himself. It was Ye Xun who reported it behind his back.
After Ye Xun knew that the name had been crossed out, he saw that Bai Shinian was still hesitating and thought about how pitiful their general was: "General, you can't be included in the list. You should go back and take a look. Ask why she doesn't want to marry. You. Even if you let people die, you should die clearly. If you stay here and can't see anyone, I don't know what the specific situation is. What if you misunderstood. "
Bai Shinian didn't have any confidence: "Will it?"
Ye Xun was speechless. Thinking about Bai Shinian's hard work over the past six years. After all, he couldn't bear it in his heart: "General, I don't know why my wife didn't come back to find the general. But if you don't find out clearly, don't ask yourself why? You will regret it for the rest of your life. General. Some things are not because of you. If you give in, it will be perfect. People will not be grateful because of your avoidance. Happiness is something you have to strive for. If you don¡¯t fight for it, there will be no hope. It just so happens that you won the battle this time, and Shangdao Zhezi said that he wanted to go home to visit his relatives. For the sake of your hard work, the emperor will definitely agree to this small request, no matter what the outcome, at least he will not let you go. I have regrets." Ye Xun actually doubted whether the princess had amnesia. Otherwise, even if the princess is now above the clouds. It is impossible to be so cruel when facing such an affectionate man. Unless he has amnesia and doesn't remember their general. Perhaps I think this reason is the most reliable.
Bai Shinian wrote the excerpt and presented it directly to the emperor. Asking the emperor for permission to return to the capital, he was going to visit the graves of his grandmother and father. Now that three years have passed, it's time for him to go back and pay homage to those who went first.
The emperor received a note from Bai Shinian, and then from Qi Quan. Qi Quan said that he was old and his health was not good. Now Bai Shinian is the best successor. I want to take advantage of this period of time to let Bai Shinian take over. What Qi Quan means is that Bai Shinian cannot be separated from the border for the time being.
The emperor hesitated. It happened that Wen Wan entered the palace to find the emperor on this day. Seeing the emperor's frown, he asked strangely. The emperor then spoke.
Wen Wan raised her eyebrows: "Uncle Emperor, are you planning to let Bai Shinian take over the position of Grand Marshal of Zhenguan?" Wen Wan felt depressed, and what she worried about finally came true. cough.
The emperor nodded.
Wen Wan was depressed in her heart, but she still had a smile on her face: "Since Bai Shinian is asked to take over the responsibility, Qi Quan is also willing to delegate power."??Just tell him not to come back. When can't you use incense? I believe Bai Shinian can also understand. Now that the Bai family has collapsed, the Bai family needs him to revitalize the family. Being able to take this position is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for him. "
The emperor is very strange, according to his gentle temperament. As a filial piety, in the past, I would definitely help intercede and agree to such a thing. But he had a feeling that Wen Wan didn't want Bai Shinian to return to Beijing. The emperor suddenly remembered Wen Wan's unnatural expression when he talked about Bai Shinian last time. At this moment, the emperor said in surprise: "You seem to have a grudge against Bai Shinian?"
Wen Wan's face suddenly became unnatural, and she denied it: "No, I have any grudge against him. I really feel that since there is such a good opportunity, don't let him come back. Career is more important!"
The emperor knew Wen Wan too well. Hearing her denial, he felt there was something wrong: "Are you still worried about the incident of protecting Bai Shinian from disaster?"
After Wen Wan listened to the emperor's words, she immediately muttered and said with a smile, "Uncle Emperor is so awesome, you can see it right away. I feel that this person is incompatible with me, and nothing good will happen if I meet him. Uncle Emperor, don't Let him come back. Let him stay at the border and take care of the things at hand for the country and the people. The ancestors of the Bai family will definitely be happy when Bai Shinian becomes a prince. It doesn¡¯t matter if the fragrance is gone.¡±
The emperor was even more suspicious. Because we know each other so well, we are even more certain that Wen Wan and Bai Shinian have a grudge. Wen Wan is not such a stingy person, even after so many years. With my gentle temperament, I had long forgotten it. It's just that this grudge shouldn't be used to ward off disaster. It should be something else.
Seeing the emperor's expression, Wen Wan did not dare to say too much. Afraid of being questioned.
The emperor smiled and said: "Although you don't want him to come back, I still have to approve this discount. After coming back to visit relatives this time, I don't know what year it will be when he comes back again." This victory was a big victory. , Bai Shinian¡¯s first contribution. Now Bai Shinian just wants to come back and visit the graves of his grandmother and father. If he didn't agree to even this request, he was afraid that Bai Shinian would have some ideas. Bai Shinian has a deep relationship with his grandmother. More than four years have passed, and I still maintain my filial piety. If you don't agree, it will chill the heart of the meritorious officials. No matter how many things we have to take over, it can¡¯t be done in a day or two. Qi Quan is now strong and strong, so it doesn't matter if he is half a year or a year late. Today, Qi Quan is still guarding the border. Bai Shinian can still move around, but if Bai Shinian really takes over the responsibility and comes back next time, it will be the Year of the Monkey and the Moon of the Horse. Most likely it would have to wait until the Manchus were defeated.
After hearing this, Wen Wan looked a little flustered. Even if it's just a fleeting moment. But it was keenly captured by the emperor. The emperor was even more confused. But Wenwan told him other things. The emperor didn't ask any more questions.
After leaving Wenwan. The emperor thought about it carefully and couldn't figure out why Wen Wan could be so disgusted with Bai Shinian. It shouldn¡¯t be! The two of them had no contact. Wen Wan has been living in the deep palace and has never seen her face to face. Wen Wan is so good, but she has such a grudge against Bai Shinian. The emperor couldn't figure it out, and in the end it could only be attributed to Wen Wan really not letting go of the assassination a few years ago. Wenwan is very generous, but Wenwan cherishes his life. So I have been worried about it for so many years. Because of this, Wen Wan doesn't like to see Bai Shinian. In addition, the emperor really didn't expect that Wen Wan would have any entanglement with Bai Shinian (who would have nothing to think about when his daughter got married to a man named Kefu).
Wenwan went back and leaned on the carriage. He breathed a heavy sigh of relief. This guy is finally coming back. Well, I hope everything goes well. Wen Wan is also vaguely worried, wondering how much this guy has improved compared to six years ago. But don't step back to the ground. Otherwise, the effect of her deployment will be greatly reduced. If the expected results were not achieved, she would not get what she wanted. (To be continued)