Taming beasts starts with understanding bird language

Nan Xing Kuang knew that Gu Chan must be playing tricks on this matter, but he didn't point it out. He just shook his head helplessly.

"Okay, come with me to the General's Mansion to rest and recuperate. We'll take a boat together in the afternoon."

"Okay, General." Gu Chan said happily.

Then the two of them went to the general's mansion to rest together.

And Nan Xing Kuang did indeed dote on Gu Chan. After the two of them entered the general's mansion, he ordered people to prepare fine wine and delicious food to entertain them.

For a moment, Gu Chan's mouth was full of oil, she was eating so happily.

In the afternoon, after a good rest, Gu Chan and Nan Xing Kuang went to the small pier behind the Jiangnan camp. Then the two of them left on a warship and headed towards the Dujiang Town Pier.

Because they were going upstream, it took them more than two hours to reach the Dujiang Town Pier.

It was already late at night.

The two men got off the warship. Nan Xingkuang ordered the soldiers to guard the warship. Then he went to Zuo Wangfeng's camp with Gu Chan without any guards.

On the way there, the two rode on horseback. Gu Chan sat on the horse and said, "General, do you really trust Zuo Wangfeng so much that you don't even bring guards?"

"When I was learning martial arts in Kyoto, I, my senior brother Long Zhen, and Zuo Wangfeng were all under the same master. Theoretically speaking, the three of us are brothers, and he is also my senior brother. Do you understand?" Nan Xingkuang explained.

"I see! Then why did he choose to join the prince and help the tyrant when both you and General Long Zhen were so loyal and patriotic?" Gu Chan asked.

"You are still young and don't understand many things. People in different positions have different choices." Nan Xing Kuang did not explain too much, but just replied lightly.

Gu Chan looked puzzled after listening to this, she was really quite confused.

Nan Xing Kuang did not dwell on this issue too much, and instead said, "By the way, the Jiangnan Poetry Festival will be held the day after tomorrow. How are your preparations going?"

"Preparing for what?" Gu Chan said dumbfounded.

"Aren't you planning to attend the poetry reading?" Nan Xing Kuang asked back.

Gu Chan shook her head.

From the beginning to the end, she had never thought about attending any poetry meeting. She had asked the old academician to hold this event just to delay time. She didn't want Zuo Wangfeng and Shuiyue to lead their troops into Jiangnan City. Therefore, attending a poetry meeting was not in her plan at all.

Nan Xing Kuang smiled and said, "I advise you to sign up. Now that you are the leader of Jiangnan, you can take this opportunity to select the truly talented people in Jiangnan for your own use. If you don't participate, how can you personally select the best candidates?"

"Hiss...that makes sense! I haven't thought about this before, but you reminded me." Gu Chan let out a long hiss and immediately changed his mind.

She admitted that Nan Xing Kuang was right.

What she lacks most now is talent. For example, the Second Prince's gang in Jiangnan. Even if she saves their lives this time, she will still have to replace them all in the future. Otherwise, if she really wants to secure her position as the lord of Jiangnan, it will be impossible.

Thinking of this, Gu Chan made a prompt decision, "Okay, then I will go back tomorrow and find the old academician to sign up."

"Remember, the Second Prince's party is not worthy of being used. As a local lord, never plant hidden dangers around you. Otherwise, if something goes wrong one day, you may not even know how you died." Nanxing scolded.

"Okay, thank you, General. I appreciate your advice." Gu Chan clasped his fists and expressed his gratitude.

Nan Xing Kuang waved his hand nonchalantly, "You are still young and have a lot to learn. I hope you will learn how to be a good lord in the future. I can't stay in the Jiangnan area forever. If one day I am forced to lead the army away, you will be on your own to deal with all the dangers that come your way."

"Okay, I get it. You're so nagging like a woman." Gu Chan said unhappily.

"You..." Nanxing was so angry that he was speechless.

After that, he simply stopped talking and just whipped his horse, speeding towards the camp ahead.

Gu Chan followed behind him, grinning from ear to ear.

After spending some time together, she discovered that Nan Xing Kuang was more like an older brother. Not only was he very gentle to her, but he was also extremely doting. This made her feel very lucky. At least after coming to the Jiangnan area, she was able to meet such a big brother-like character, which made her feel indescribable warmth!

Half an hour later, the two finally arrived outside the camp on horseback.

The two soldiers guarding the gate of the camp saw them coming and quickly sent one of them in to report.

After a while, Zuo Wangfeng, wearing armor, personally brought Shuiyue out of the camp to greet them.

However, what's funny is that as soon as the two parties met, the moment Shuiyue saw Nanxingkuang, her eyes widened. The man in front of her was so tall and handsome, it was hard for a woman not to be moved by him!

Gu Chan glanced at Shuiyue and said with a deliberate smirk, "Why are you staring at my brother? Are you so lustful that you can't even walk when you see a handsome man?"

"Bah! You little stinky brat, you have such a mean mouth. Sooner or later I will tear your stinky mouth apart." Shuiyue came back to her senses and glared at Gu Chan, cursing.

After she finished scolding him, she quickly turned away with a blushing face, too embarrassed to look at Nan Xing Kuang again.

Zuo Wangfeng said awkwardly, "Junior brother, I'm sorry! I made you laugh. She has been with the prince for many years and has not seen many capable men. It is inevitable that she will be shy like a little woman. I hope you don't mind."

"Brother, what are you talking about? You and I haven't seen each other for many years. I came to you tonight specifically to reminisce about the past. Nothing else to say." Nanxing Kuang said with a faint smile.

As he said this, his eyes were all focused on Zuo Wangfeng, and he didn't even glance at Shuiyue.

To put it another way, a woman like Shuiyue is not even worth his attention.

Zuo Wangfeng didn't care about this, but warmly welcomed the two into the camp. Soon the four of them came to the general's tent and took their seats.

As soon as he sat down, Nan Xing Kuang said with a puzzled look on his face, "By the way, Senior Brother, you could have come directly to Jiangnan Camp to find me! Why are you embarrassed to come see me because of the lord?"

"Hmph! Ask him! That night, I had already taken Shuiyue and boarded the Jiangnan River by boat. We were almost behind your Jiangnan camp, but that brat, bringing a powerful old beggar, came to block me on a flower boat. He threatened and intimidated me in all kinds of ways, saying that the old beggar was the son of the retired emperor who was living away from home. I didn't want to cause you any trouble, so I turned back. Otherwise, why would I send someone to deliver a letter to you?" Zuo Wangfeng rolled his eyes at Gu Chan and explained angrily.

Nan Xing Kuang immediately glared at Gu Chan fiercely.

Gu Chan sat on the chair with her legs crossed, laughing awkwardly, not knowing what to say at all.