Princess and the General

Chapter 55: It Will Definitely Rain

"It's not hot out today, but it's a pity that it isn't raining. In the rain, the scenery at West Lake becomes even prettier."

Gu JiuGe was someone who frequented various sightseeing spots, and there was not a single one in Lin'An that he had not visited. Naturally, he had a better understanding of how to enjoy these things.

"Who knows, maybe it will rain come night time? Let's wait around until nightfall. Maybe it will rain at that time!"

Yu Fu casually said this, and everyone continued to chat.

"It would be great if it could rain when you wanted it to rain. This year has seen less rainwater, and there are fears that we will need to endure a drought. When that time comes, who knows how many fields will be barren and how many families will become destitute."

The eldest prince could not help but sigh. Inside the cabin, the second prince was also chatting with Gu HuaiJiang about this matter.

"... Father Emperor is very worried. There was not much rain last year, but who knew that this year would be even worse. Uncle Gu, how do you think this matter should be handled?"

Gu HuaiJiang casually held a cup of wine. His eyes glimmered while watching Yu Fu joyously laugh through the porthole.

Hearing the second prince suddenly say this, his hand froze. He then slowly lowered the cup.

"Is second prince asking for advice on how to run the country?"

The second prince was stunned. Faced with his dignified bearing, he did not dare to lie and just nodded.

"Father Emperor said that you were a subject who helped to provide the country with peace and stability. He told us to come and ask your for advice more often. Does Uncle Gu not wish to teach me?"

Gu HuaiJiang raised his cup with a smile in his direction, and the second prince hastily returned the gestured. The two then took a sip.

"That's just His Majesty showing his favor. I am just a normal soldier. How could I possibly have any understanding of providing a country with peace and stability? I can only understand some of the writings in military books and know about the matters on the battlefield. As for running a country, second prince should ask someone else!"

He graciously declined the second prince's request.

The second prince did not get upset. He knew that Gu HuaiJiang had a high status and was always careful around others. He would not carelessly show his support for any prince.

He could not be impatient with things as he had been earlier with saying that he would pick Yu Fu up. Moving to advance quickly might actually have the opposite effect.

As such, he gave up on the topic and followed Gu HuaiJiang's gaze out of the porthole. Seeing Princess DanYang currently stand next to Gu ShuBai, the two were slowly standing closer and closer.

"Uncle Gu, look. DanYang is still the same as when she was little. She just likes being together with your eldest. Now that the two of them are older, she is still so lacking in trying to avoid situations that could be seen as improper."

He verbally complained about Princess DanYang being improper, but Gu HuaiJiang was able to understand that he was trying to bring up the matter of Princess DanYang liking Gu ShuBai.

Gu HuaiJiang smiled and said: "Princess is no longer little. She is already at an age where she should get married. She should indeed avoid those situations. I will tell ShuBai and them that they should have a sense of propriety with girls. After all..."

The second prince's heart chilled. He never thought that Gu HuaiJiang would refuse this matter so resolutely. For a while, he did not know how to respond.