C540 In the end they did not wait for his return

The emperor was overjoyed. He held a grand banquet at the Jade Fortune Hall, inviting generals who had returned victoriously. Among them, the most eye-catching was naturally the new Warlord, Bai Changjian.

The children of the Bai Family were all well-born. Imperial Consort Bai, who was sitting beside the Emperor, was a peerless beauty. General Yun Che, who was sitting on the left side, also had long eyebrows and black eyes, looking extremely handsome.

The more the emperor looked at it, the more he liked it. He smiled and said, "This year, General Bai was so old?"

Bai Changjian stood up and cupped his hands, replying respectfully, "This humble one is 25 years old this year."

The Emperor asked again, "Have you gotten married yet?"

Bai Changjian was startled for a moment, then shook his head. Prime Minister Bai, who was at the side, quickly said: "The Emperor is very concerned, this official is extremely flattered, my son has been in the army for the past few years, I am far away, I can't care about the distance, but I have still delayed it a bit, and now that I have finally returned, I should settle the major matter of my life. I have been thinking about it for a few days."

The Emperor interrupted him. "Since that's the case, I have a candidate here. How about you take a look, Prime Minister?" The Emperor was used to matchmaking. He had matchmaking with the Prince Chu no less than ten times before, so he replied immediately, "He's the princess of the Duke Gong Palace, my younger cousin, a well-educated and well-educated girl who knows how to shoot.

Hearing that, the Prime Minister Bai immediately knelt down, "This subject thanks Master for his grace!" Seeing Bai Changjian standing there in a daze, he extended his hand and pulled at his Robe, indicating that he should show her gratitude.

Bai Changjian regained his senses, pulled up his robes and kneeled down, saying, "This subject thanks Lord for his grace, but princess' golden branch jade leaf, this subject truly does not dare to reach out to you."

The emperor was stunned, but he didn't expect that Duan Ling Tian would refuse the marriage on the spot. He was slightly displeased in his heart, but he still had a pleasant expression on his face. "Could it be that the general's heart belongs to someone?

Bai Changjian laughed bitterly in his heart, he would probably never be able to fulfill his wish in his entire life. Even if she wasn't going to marry, he wouldn't be able to marry her.

Prime Minister Bai also did not expect Bai Changjian to be like this. He jumped in shock and quickly calmed the situation down with a smile, "Your majesty, please do not take offense. My son is reckless.

The emperor smiled. "General is a man of character. Speak frankly. I appreciate it very much. Let's discuss this matter again."

Bai Changjian heaved a sigh of relief and sat down. Prime Minister Bai asked him in a low voice, "Is there really someone in your heart?"

Bai Changjian shook his head, "No."

"Then why are you unwilling?" Prime Minister Bai asked. "Is the princess of Prince Gong not worthy of you?"

Bai Changjian's expression remained calm, "It's all my fault."

He was neither haughty nor humble, his tone was distant, not because he was talking to his father in a proper manner, but more like a colleague who was close to him. Prime Minister Bai was focused for a moment, and suddenly realised that the son sitting beside him was no longer the Bai Changjian from before.

In the past, Bai Changjian always listened to his words and listened to everything he said. He was weak and reserved, and when he saw the First Lady bullying the Second Madam, he never said a word. Originally, he had always liked poetry and painting, and was an elegant child, but towards his son, even though he did not have much hope for him, he still valued him a lot.

He did not expect that would suddenly say that he wanted to join the army, and because of that, the father and son duo started to argue. The originally obedient Bai Changjian seemed to be extremely stubborn, and didn't manage to get over him. It had been five years since he left. When he came back, he had become a different person. His thin body had become more robust. He had a heroic air about him, and his every move was filled with grandeur.

Prime Minister Bai realized that this son had already jumped out of his palm and become someone who could fight with him. This consciousness made him feel both gratified and uneasy.

After dispersing the feast and returning home, when Second Madam heard that the emperor had intentionally arranged marriage between Bai Changjian and the princess of the Duke Gong Palace, before she even had the chance to rejoice, and that Bai Changjian had rejected her, she got anxious immediately. She surrounded her son and asked him questions, causing Bai Changjian to feel extremely annoyed.

First Lady laughed sinisterly, "Now that I have become a Great General, I don't even put my mother in my eyes."

Second Madam Liu naturally protected her son. "Elder sister, don't blame him. He is indeed tired. He just returned yesterday. At home, his former close friends all came to visit him, and he didn't rest much …"

"Yo, did I say something wrong?" Now that Imperial Consort Bai was favored, she became even more arrogant and proud at home. She also hated that Second Madam for half a year and if there was a chance, she would step on Second Madam.

Second Madam Gu originally thought that since her son had become the Great General, the First Lady would have a higher opinion of her. He did not expect it to be like this, his heart was filled with indignation.

Bai Changjian did not return to his own room. Instead, he walked straight to the backyard, turned a corner, and stood in a secluded corner. There was a single room, which was Bai Qianfan's previous residence. Now that there was no one to live in, they were used to make miscellaneous rooms. Inside were all sorts of things that were rarely seen. Normally, very few people would come here, so a thick layer of dust was left behind on the windowsill.

He stood there without moving, staring intently, as if that door had suddenly opened. A skinny little girl jumped out and shouted at him while giggling, "Big Brother, you're here!"

She pointed at her own hair. "Big Brother, look, I combed my hair myself. Did it look good?"

With her hair tied up in a bun, it was extremely interesting as she talked. He smiled and said, "Hmm, nice looking. Qianyan is really good at combing her own hair."

"But I like Big Brother more when he combs his hair," she said as he lifted his little head to look at him, blinking his eyes with a hint of anticipation. Actually, how could he comb any hair, her own hair was combed by maidservants, but even after combing her hair for her, he was actually able to do it without any teachers.

In a flash, the little girl came out of the house and hugged his legs, "Big Brother, don't leave me behind …" She did not let out any tears, but allowed them to flow freely, sputtering, "Big Brother, bring me with you."

Besides, it was inconvenient for him to bring her into the army, so it was better for him to stay at the Prime Minister Bai's Mansion. Even though there were many dangers lurking around, she was still familiar with the environment, and she was very powerful. She knew that he was looking for food, and she also knew that he had to avoid danger, so he believed that she would endure until the day he returned.

"Qian Fan, good little sister, listen to big brother." He opened his mouth, and tears fell from his eyes, "You should stay in the mansion obediently. You must be careful, big brother will come back soon to pick you up."

She didn't let go as she hugged him, shaking her head instead, "Big Brother, take me away, I'll be obedient. I'll wash your clothes and cook for you, don't leave me behind …"

He was the eldest son of Prime Minister Bai's Mansion, and had parents and sisters. However, the only warmth he had was her, and during the torturous and long years, she was the only one who comforted his lonely and depressed heart.

Seeing that he was crying, she decided not to cry. She raised her small hand to wipe his tears and comforted him softly, "Big Brother, don't cry anymore. Qian Fan will obediently stay here and wait for Big Brother to come back."

"Big Brother promises you, he will definitely come back, he definitely will!" He held her small body in his arms, feeling extremely uncomfortable, but he had to leave for her sake. He needed to transform, become brave, become strong, become someone who could truly protect her.

However, she didn't expect that after leaving for five years, she didn't wait for him to return in the end …