THE EVIL PRINCE AND HIS PRECIOUS WIFE
Chapter 53: Brilliant Idea

The man was wearing a long green robe, his arms and collar were decorated with fine silver embroidery, the tourmaline belt was on his waist. He was wearing a ring on his right hand from a beautiful green jade. He's really amazing and very handsome. He was the fourth Prince, Ye Tian Qi.

“Greetings to the Fourth Prince!” Shu Nan Xiang greeted politely, her plum red dress looking like flower petals spreading to the ground, her beauty mesmerizing. Ye Tian Qi's face showed a hint of admiration as he smiled widely as he looked at Shu Nan Xiang, “Everyone is eating in the dining room, why are you here?”

“It feels very stifling in the dining room, so I decided to take a walk. I met two friends.” Shu Nan Xiang said softly. She was truly beautiful, she had never been in love with another man, but only this man in front of her could make her stomach flutter…

Ye Tian Qi looked towards his gaze, he saw Ouyang Shao Chen standing gracefully on the page – his handsome face remained as outstanding as ever. Standing beside her wearing a long skirt was Murong Xue, her petite face bright and beautiful, but her clear black pupils were cold. Warm sunlight shone on them, they looked like beautiful gods depicted in the painting!

Ye Tian Qi was stunned for a moment and immediately recovered from his shock. She smiled, “Shao Chen, Miss Murong, you two join the party too?”

“No, I just passed by, not here for the party.” Murong Xue said gently, she was not too close to Ye Tian Qi. He also did not plan to talk much with her.

“The Fourth Prince came to Wu An's house also not to come eat, right?” ask Ouyang Shao Chen.

“Yes, I'm here to look for Nan Xiang. Is Shu Lao feeling better now? When is he willing to give me advice?” Ye Tian Qi smirked.

Shu Lao is his master. He had known Shu Nan Xiang since he was very young, they were quite close. Lord Shu was well thought out by the emperor. He was too tired in his career, because he was old and sick. He could only stay at home and rest, he rarely met guests again.

“You are here to talk about the flood problem in Ling Nan?” ask Ouyang Shao Chen.

"Yes!" Ye Tian Qi nodded. He looked worried, “Dragic rain fell on Ling Nan for the past half month. Almost half of Ling Nan was submerged in the flood, the citizens were homeless. If this situation continued, not only Ling Nan, Jiang Nan would also experience the same problem.”.

Jiang Nan was the richest place in the country, thirty percent of the country's income came from Jiang Nan. If Jiang Nan was flooded, the state's income would be drastically reduced, and the cost of rebuilding Jiang Nan would cause its citizens to have no home to live in…

For these few days, the emperor had been discussing this matter with his followers. However, there is no ideal solution to solve this problem.

Shu Nan Xiang is very happy, “Grandfather is weak, I don't think he has the energy to give you any advice. However, I have an idea, do you want to listen?”

"Forward" Ye Tian Qi said.

Shu Nan Xiang smiled gently, “Ling Nan is always raining heavily. To avoid flooding, the only way is to build a new dam as a fortress against future flooding.”

"That's right." Ye Tian Qi nodded but he still frowned, “However, the rain in this year is more than the previous year. I'm afraid the dam should be built very high.” That is, the cost will be expensive.

“There are soldiers standing guard at Ling Nan, I think you can order them to build a dam now, priority takes precedence.” Shu Nan Xiang smiled cheerfully. The soldiers were all muscular and strong, they could definitely work quickly. Progress will surely be accelerated with their help.

“Then, we can appeal to the community to donate the money and necessities needed to help the citizens at Ling Nan.”.

“This idea...not bad!” Ye Tian Qi praised him, but he was still anxious. Donating money? The rich must be fed up with this idea.

“Thank you for the praise of the Fourth Prince!” Shu Nan Xiang smiled humbly. He looked towards Ye Tian Qi, he looked down, unsure of what he was thinking, but he was not happy at all.

He glanced at Ouyang Shao Chen, he acted as if he had not listened to what he said just now.

Is there something wrong with his idea? Shu Nan Xiang looked at Murong Xue confusedly, “Nona Murong, what do you think of my idea?”

Murong Xue said reluctantly, “This has just passed!”

The idea could only solve the problem temporarily, but not solve the root of the problem, too cost-effective as well. Ouyang Shao Chen and Ye Tian Qi disagreed with him because they knew about it.

Shu Nan Xiang is furious, “You don't seem to agree with me. You must have something great on your mind. Why don't you share with us? That way I can learn from you.”

Ouyang Shao Chen and Ye Tian Qi had a lot of experience, it was fine if they were not satisfied with his idea, but Murong Xue was just an ordinary woman, how dare he underestimate his idea. It's time to teach him a lesson.

Murong Xue's face turned dark. Shu Nan Xiang's idea was not accepted by Ye Tian Qi because there was something wrong with his idea, it had nothing to do with him. Shu Nan Xiang did not think of a better way but was now looking for trouble. Alright, since he wants to listen to a better plan, then I will tell him my plan.

“High rain, flash flood, no need to build a new dam. However, canals can be built. There were many mountains in Ling Nan, the enviable channel could turn millions of gallons of water into a natural lake. The flood problem in Ling Nan could be solved that way.” Murong Xue said.

He continued, “The citizens at Ling Nan live near the mountain, most of the men know the skills of making canals. The government can hire them to work on it and give them some money and food every day. For women, children, and the elderly, food must be provided so that we do not need to force the stingy rich man to donate his money.”

"Shining! Absolutely brilliant!” Ye Tian Qi clapped his hands impressively as he looked at Murong Xue in awe.