Since I said I was going to see General Xie return to the court, I naturally couldn't sleep in.
Fortunately, even on a cold winter morning, there was a charcoal basin beside the bed, and the window behind the screen was open for ventilation, so there was no smell of coal in the room.
The maid had warmed up the clothes that Bai Chi was going to wear early in the morning. She was helped to dress and wash her face, and had a warm breakfast without feeling cold at all.
This day is simply wonderful.
Xiao Hei was so envious that he decided to have an "accidental encounter" with his master soon, and then go back to Prince Xian's Mansion to eat and drink for free!
When going out, he put on a fox fur coat and held a hand warmer, so that his whole body was warm. When he left the palace and walked a few steps to the carriage, there were people waiting for him with umbrellas.
"General Xie's return is quite coincidental. This is the first snow of the year."
The snow on the roadside has been cleared, but there is still thick snow on the trees and roofs.
When they came back last night, it had just started snowing. After one night, the snow on the roof was already an finger thick, and it hasn't stopped yet.
"The housekeeper said that auspicious snow indicates a good harvest, and the harvest next year will definitely be good."
The maid helped Bai Chi into the carriage, where a brazier and various nuts and dried fruits had already been prepared.
"The prince said yesterday that he was tired of those snacks, so I had them prepared."
Bai Chi pointed at the walnuts and said, "It's boring to eat these every day. Let's have someone roast these walnuts this afternoon and try them."
The maid agreed, and Bai Chi was already leaning back on the couch, yawning. The carriage soon became quiet, with only Xiao Hei muttering in the system space, and he would find a chance to come out later.
Bai Chi let it fend for itself. It's just a cat, it's not something he can't afford to raise.
Besides, I have raised it for many years, how could I miss it?
They were now heading to the city gate. General Xie became famous in one battle, with outstanding military exploits and a name known throughout the world. It could be said that there would be no war in the world for the next ten years.
Such an achievement naturally deserves His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to personally welcome him at the city gate. Of course, all the civil and military officials also arrived when the city gate was opened.
Bai Chi arrived the latest. By the time his carriage arrived, General Xie was almost entering the city.
The carriage was parked in an alley on the side of the road, and both sides of the street were crowded with people, all welcoming General Xie's return.
The maid looked outside and said, "Your Highness, there are too many people outside. The Crown Prince and other adults are all at the city gate. How about we not go in and just wait here and follow them into the palace later?"
Bai Chi thought about it and decided to go and take a look: "No, my Saker Falcon is still with General Xie. I have to go get it."
So the guards led the way, the attendants held umbrellas, and the maid supported Bai Chi as they slowly walked towards the city gate.
People who saw him on the road gave way to him. Even if they wanted to curse someone for cutting in line the previous second, they would respectfully let King Xian pass the next second.
When Bai Chi walked behind the ministers, he happened to see General Xie riding a tall horse and dismounting a hundred meters away from the city gate. The other soldiers waited on the spot, while he strode forward alone.
Bai Chi raised his eyebrows, clicked his tongue in his heart, and continued to walk forward slowly with the help of his crutches.
The ministers in front gave way one after another without any need for the guards to remind them.
"I pay my respects to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
Almost at the same time when General Xie paid his respects to the prince, Bai Chi finally arrived.
Right next to the prince, half a step behind him.
The prince helped General Xie up without waiting for him to kneel down. "General Xie, there's no need to be so polite. General Xie is..."
The prince kept praising, but Bai Chi didn't pay attention. He looked at General Xie and searched the team behind him.
When the two of them finally finished talking, Bai Chi stepped forward and said, "Thank you, General. Where's my Saker Falcon? Didn't it come back with you?"
General Xie naturally knew Prince Xian. After all, he saved the prince at the age of eight and the emperor at the age of fifteen. He was still in the capital at that time.
He was just chatting with the prince and didn't notice the person next to him. When he heard the voice and looked over, he was stunned.
After not seeing him for three years, the Prince Xian has become more handsome and elegant than before. Even though he is inquiring about the whereabouts of Haidongqing, his noble temperament cannot be concealed at all.
A minister beside him whispered, "Your Highness, the Saker Falcon was presented to Your Majesty by General Xie. If you like it, there's no need to rush."
It seems that everyone knows that no matter who the Saker Falcon is presented to, as long as Prince Xian opens his mouth, it will belong to him.
Bai Chi raised his chin and snorted.
"I won't go to that palace with you and sit on the bench. I don't know when my Saker Falcon will be delivered. What will I do if I get cold and hungry?"
The minister who had just given the reminder nodded bitterly, thinking to himself, how could you sit on the bench? If His Majesty knew you were going to court, wouldn't he have prepared chairs, heaters, and blankets for you?
Can all these ministers just stand there?
He couldn't convince Prince Xian, nor did he dare to say anything, so he could only look to the prince for help.
Although, the Crown Prince's treatment of Prince Xian was no different from the Emperor's, the situation was different after all. He couldn't...
"Uncle Emperor is right. General Xie mentioned in his previous letter that he had brought a pair of young Saker Falcons to present to the Emperor. The Emperor is busy with official duties, and it just so happens that Uncle Emperor likes them. General Xie, please take a look..."
The minister behind him covered his face and didn't want to look directly. He knew it, he knew it!
If Prince Xian opens his mouth, as long as he doesn't say he wants to be the emperor, the father and son, one who is obsessed with his brother and the other with his uncle, will definitely agree!
As for the other ministers, they kept an eye on what was going on, but that didn't stop them from eavesdropping openly with their ears.
General Xie seemed to come back to his senses and withdrew his gaze from Prince Xian's face.
"My Lord, this young bird is shy and would be difficult to raise if I were to take it away hastily. How about I wait until I'm done with my work and then personally deliver it to Your Highness's residence?"
Seeing that Bai Chi seemed a little reluctant, he quickly added.
"I have been caring for the young birds since I picked them up, and I have a better understanding of their temperaments and preferences. When the time comes, I will personally teach the people in the palace, which will be better than having to figure it out on my own."
The prince also thought this was a good idea.
"Uncle, this Saker Falcon is different from other birds. Why don't we just follow General Xie's advice and have him teach the people in the palace how to raise one?"
Bai Chi nodded his chin proudly. If it wasn't snowing, he would have taken a fan to cover his eyes.
"Okay, then you guys go ahead and do your work. It's too cold out here. I'll be going back first."
After saying this, he nodded slightly towards the Crown Prince and General Xie, then left.
Gone?
The maids, attendants and guards all saluted the prince, and then quickly caught up with their prince.
In the space, Xiao Hei was amazed.
Judging from the appearance, if you don’t know, you would think that its owner is the prince.
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