When Du Wei's carriage drove into Loulan City at high speed, the sky was already getting dark. Elder Yan, Du Wei's bodyguard, rode his horse to lead the way, and the castle was right in front of him. The guards outside the castle saw that it was the Duke's carriage, so how dare they stop it? They all gave way.
He was very satisfied with the construction of Du Wei's castle. In his previous life, he had traveled to the West and saw those magnificent castles in the Middle Ages. up. This castle is a bit bigger than the one on the Luolin Plain, and several boreholes were drilled around it, a ravine was dug around the castle, groundwater was introduced, and a moat was built. Even if there is a war in the future and the outer city is unfortunately breached, the inner castle can be defended for another year or a half.
Behind a wooden bridge on the moat is the gate outside the castle. Du Wei built it in the style of Buckingham Palace, the British royal family, seen in his previous life. There are several soldiers guarding the gate in bright armor. Seeing Du Wei's carriage approaching, it is only He straightened his body and saluted, but did not look sideways.
When we arrived at the castle, Du Wei had just got off the carriage, and Made had already greeted him. After Du Wei asked a few words, he knew that the dinner party was ready.
In the past few days, Loulan City has been very lively, with lights and festoons everywhere, even the serious patrolling soldiers in the past have put on new uniforms, and the duke’s palace in the city has been decorated even more. During the days, from time to time, a large number of citizens came to the outside of the Duke's castle, facing the castle and praying loudly.
After Du Wei came to the Northwest, he created miracles again and again, with a bumper harvest of food, which made life worry-free for a year. The establishment of the new city was even more of a tax-free decree. The people respected him very much. Went out for "training" and wiped out many small horse thieves. Most of the people in the Northwest credited Du Wei for these credits. As a result, the people here almost worshiped the young Lord Duke to the extreme. I only hope that the duke can stay in the northwest forever and live a long and safe life, then his life will be rich and stable.
Therefore, rumors have been released these days that the Lord Duke is about to celebrate his fifteenth birthday in two days and will officially hold a coming-of-age ceremony. After this news was released, residents from far and near the City of Miracles were all elated, and the entire festival in Loulan City The atmosphere was even stronger than the annual summer celebrations, and some people even gathered around the castle to worship and bless the young Duke.
Du Wei's birthday, needless to say, has been busy in the castle for many days. Originally, Du Wei didn't want to make it too complicated, but Philip told him that since Du Wei, as a superior, has made a big deal, he has his own way. It is profound, and after all, the coming-of-age ceremony is only once in a lifetime, if it is done too simple, it will lose the majesty of the duke.
"Master, the dinner is ready. According to your instructions, I heard that the members of the Liszt family are all from the south. I asked someone to make some southern delicacies..." Ma De was about to report in detail when he suddenly ran away A few cavalry came, jumped off their horses outside the castle, and saluted Du Wei: "My lord, the Liszt family's carriage and horses have arrived outside the gate!"
Du Wei nodded: "Well, it's finally here!"
Then he didn't have time to go in and change, so he just stayed at the door to greet her.
In the evening, the guard of honor in the castle blew the trumpet, and two huge flags were hung on both sides of the gate, one was golden tulips, the other was a flag of the Liszt family, and two teams of soldiers were lined up in honor guard uniforms. Greeted at the door.
Originally, Du Wei didn't intend to make it so thick, after all, it was just a half-grown child, but the two people who came to think of it were the younger brother and sister of the Marquis Liszt, especially the Marquis Liszt. The younger brother is the only male in the Liszt family, and he must be the heir of the family in the future! With such an identity, it is not easy to neglect, and since I have received so many benefits from the Liszt family, I naturally have to show my goodwill.
It's just a pity that Dardanelle, the old man of the Liszt family, was unexpectedly not in the city today. He took people to the northwest corridor three days ago to meet a group of cow-like horses that Du Wei bought.
In the sound of the horns of the guard of honor, a group of white horse cavalry slowly passed through the gate and entered the duke and came down to the castle. These cavalrymen were all wearing silver armor of the same standard, and each of them seemed to be young and handsome men who had been carefully selected. He is a handsome man, and he wears the badge of the Liszt family on his chest. The horses under his crotch are all white horses. A long white feather...
When Du Wei saw the outfits of this group of cavalry, he knew that this must be the personal guard of the Monkey Countess of the Liszt family, known as the "White Feather Knights"! Because in the Liszt family, only the Countess Liszt monkey has the title of nobility, and she can only be a nobleman for life, not hereditary, so according to the imperial law, the Liszt family is not allowed to hire private soldiers. Of course, even though the law is like this, how can such a wealthy family that favors such a big family have no protection power of its own? Therefore, this White Feather Knights is named under the name of the Liszt family in the name of "mercenaries".
Imperial decree: Except for hereditary nobles, no private troops are allowed! But imperial decree allows rich people to hire mercenary regiments themselves.
In fact, everyone knows that this White Feather Knights is not a mercenary group at all, it is completely the private army of the Liszt family, but it is just an extra name, and no one will really use this kind of thing to offend Li Si The Te family is looking for trouble. However, due to the imperial decree, no more than 500 mercenaries should be hired. Therefore, the number of people written on the official roster of the White Feather Knights has remained at the number of 499 people.
And Du Wei also knew that the so-called 499 people also had tricksters in them. As the saying goes, there are policies at the top and countermeasures at the bottom. The imperial decrees are relatively tolerant towards things like the Knights. After all, although the age of knights has passed, it has also been glorious. The biggest trick is: a knight, in addition to himself, is also allowed to have up to 4 retinues. These retinues can be regarded as the knight's deputy, or the partner at the beginning of the battle. They are responsible for cleaning and repairing the knight's weapons and armor on weekdays. Feed the horses, also train the fighting skills, and kill the enemy together as the knight's subordinates or companions during the battle...
And the subtle thing is... the number of followers is not included in the official list of the knight order!
That is to say, although there are only 499 members of the White Feather Knights on the official list, if it is calculated that each knight can be equipped with 4 squires, then its number is at least 2,000!
And this knight order with 499 people in name, but the actual number exceeds 2,000, is the elite guard force of the Liszt family. The Liszt family is a family of merchants and does not have their own territory. Unlike Du Wei, a large army is needed to guard the place. Therefore, there are more than two thousand cavalry, which is enough to protect itself.
Looking at this group of handsome knights in silver armor and white horses, Du Wei couldn't help sighing.
The head of the Liszt family is a woman after all, and even the cavalry under him are so fancy and beautiful. Although these white-feathered knights are very beautiful, they are too obsessed with appearance. If you look closely, even the eyes of the horses and the height of the knights on horseback are almost the same. How strong can an army that puts all its energy on appearance be in battle
Although he shook his head secretly, a smile appeared on Du Wei's face.
The dismounting posture of this group of white-feathered knights is still very neat. After dismounting, twenty people lined up and stood on both sides. Behind them were several carriages slowly driving to the door. The frontmost one was a high-quality black nanmu. What stood out were four snow-white tall horses with luan bells on them, running all the way, accompanied by crisp bells.
This carriage looks ordinary, but its essence is introverted, but Du Wei can see that the cost of this carriage is really astonishing. Just the carriage made of high-quality black nanmu wood is no worse than his own carriage presented by Prince Chen ! The wheels below and every component are made of the best materials, but the shape is not arrogant, and it looks quite like everyone.
A red carpet had already been laid on the ground, and a young knight who looked like the leader of the white-feathered knight walked slowly to the carriage. On this man's silver armor, there were some golden curly hair inlaid, and there was a trace of faint smile on his face. Reserved, even faintly arrogant. He pressed the hilt of the sword at his waist with one hand, opened the door of the carriage with the other, and then bowed slightly.
Then, a slender and delicate foot stepped out of the carriage, the round ankle, the crystal clear skin was almost translucent, and a delicate figure came from the carriage.
The gods testify that this woman, even the way she bent down to get out of the carriage, is almost extremely beautiful! It seems that there is a special elegance and delicacy in every movement...
When she raised her head, Du Wei saw the girl's face clearly, and even Du Wei's heart couldn't help beating violently!
What a face it is...
Du Wei has seen quite a few beauties in this world!
Vivienne is beautiful with a kind of innocence and cuteness that makes people feel distressed and pitiful, especially that innocence, people can't help but feel an uncontrollable feeling towards this girl, wanting to bully her, it's okay The complicated urge to protect her.
The female knight Ruolin has a dazzling and hot figure. The capital of her talent makes her have a figure that is close to that of a devil. Coupled with years of experience in the world, Ruolin understands that if she makes full use of her body Every beauty, every bit of your charm is brought to the extreme.
And Joanna is that kind of ice-snow beauty, with a cold and glamorous appearance, coupled with a forever lonely expression, making this lady like a cold moon in winter, so cold and bright, but at the same time tightly attracting you!
Among the crowd, the most outstanding purely in appearance is that Queen Medusa, the current Miss Nicole! The appearance of this beautiful snake has almost been considered by Du Wei to be the pinnacle of beauty in the world. In terms of appearance alone, she is almost impeccable, and her beauty is even shocking! It's so beautiful that people dare not look at it, and it's so beautiful that people are even a little... scared!
If we simply talk about looks, Vivian, Ruolin, and Joanna are all slightly inferior to Medusa.
But today, Du Wei finally saw a woman who was as good as Queen Medusa in appearance!
The girl in front of her is probably the younger sister of the Marquise Liszt.
Du Wei couldn't use accurate language to describe her appearance in seconds, but when he saw the girl in front of him, he suddenly thought of a sentence he knew in his previous life that was the best comment on a peerless beauty.
The moon is the god, the flowers are the face, the ice is the skin, and the snow is the skin!
This girl in front of me. There is no doubt that it is enough to bear this evaluation! And there was a hint of charming aura about her. The slender neck is as elegant as a swan, and there is a faint smile on the fragrant lips.
It's just... the only thing that makes people slightly puzzled is that it is said that the younger sister of the Marquis Liszt is only sixteen years old. And the girl in front of her, her appearance is so charming and exquisite, but judging from her figure, the thin spring dress outlines a series of seductive arcs. This seductive figure is not a sixteen-year-old girl. The appearance of a budding girl
look. This girl should be about eighteen or nineteen years old.
Could it be the maid of the Marquise's sister? But how could such a calm and elegant temperament be possessed by a maid or something
However, Du Wei thought about it again, most of the beauties in this world are precocious than ordinary girls. Not surprising.
Everyone around saw Du Wei's stunned effort, but the white feather knights of the Liszt family didn't have any special expressions on their faces, as if they were attractive to their young lady. I have become accustomed to it. Du Wei coughed lightly, then walked over, and bowed with a standard aristocratic etiquette. Then he stretched out a hand, showing the most elegant smile that even the court etiquette master couldn't find fault with: "Miss Liszt, welcome."
The stunning beauty had a sweet smile on her face, then she bowed slightly, and stretched out her small hand to rest on Du Wei's palm. Du Wei felt the little hand in his hand. As if smooth, soft and boneless, almost subconsciously, he couldn't help pinching it lightly like a conditioned fire. This action was purely subconscious, and no one else knew it. It's just that Miss Liszt couldn't help but blushed on her face, her eyes like autumn water seemed to be covered with a layer of water vapor, a trace of embarrassment flashed across her eyes, her face was also a little red, but she lowered her eyelids, not daring to look at Du Wei.
Du Wei cleared his throat, and Tsukuru brought the opponent's hand in front of him. After a hand kiss, he pushed away half a step and said with a smile, "Miss, you have worked hard all the way."
"Your Excellency, you are polite." Miss Liszt's blushing faded, but her voice made Du Wei's heart flutter! This girl's voice seems to be born with a faint nasal sound, soft and waxy, just such a soft sentence, but it seems to be able to seduce people's souls. , always with a touch of affectation, but this Miss Liszt's voice, although extremely soft and charming, is natural and unobtrusive, as if she was born with such a voice, if not, it would not be her up.
Then I heard her smile and say: "My lord duke, from what I've seen along the way, the folk customs of this Desa province are very different from those in the rivers and rivers. It can be seen that the duke has made remarkable achievements in the northwest. His lord is young and has a bright future. People are so admirable." After a pause, she seemed to have just remembered something, with a faint smile on her face: "Oh, my younger brother and younger sister worked hard all the way, and they suffered from the cold last night. I'm afraid I won't be able to get out of the car to greet you later, please don't be offended."
Du Wei didn't pay attention at first, but suddenly heard the last round of "My Brother and Sister", and couldn't help being stunned
Isn't this Miss Lister? !
Seeing her say "my younger brother and sister", someone who is qualified to say such words... Could it be she
Du Wei suddenly widened his eyes, looked at the "Miss Liszt" in front of him in surprise, and couldn't help saying, "Ah! You are..."
The stunning beauty in front of her covered her mouth and smiled, and said softly: "I was rude, but I forgot to introduce. Your Excellency, I am Lan-Liszt, and His Majesty the Emperor conferred the title of Marquis."
Du Wei's surprise was no small matter! Marquise Liszt? The richest widow in that empire? ! The most famous beauty in the imperial aristocratic circle
But... all the way, why didn't anyone inform me that the Marquise Liszt came in person
And... It is rumored that the marquise is already thirty this year, but why does she look so young? According to Du Wei, the woman in front of her should not be more than twenty years old no matter how she looks at it!
Du Wei was a little embarrassed for a moment, but the embarrassment was only a moment, and then he smiled openly: "I made a fool of myself. I didn't expect the Marquis to be so young and charming, but I almost regarded you as your sister."
However, this Marquise is exceptionally smart and considerate. She smiled lightly, and her soft voice couldn't help but make people lose their minds, and then she heard her slowly say: "Your Excellency really knows how to compliment people, how can you be so smart? It’s clearly a change from a compliment. I’ve never heard how many compliments I’ve heard since I was a child. It’s your strange way today, which makes Lan feel ashamed. At my age, how can I still be like the Duke? It's a compliment, it's really..."
Speaking of this, her face turned red again.
Du Wei didn't dare to say anything more, and then the Marquise Liszt followed Du Wei into the castle. And her younger brother and sister said that they were tired from the journey and fell ill, so they asked the carriage to drive directly to the courtyard in the castle, and waited to go in to freshen up and rest before coming to see the Duke.
When Du Wei made such a mistake at the beginning, he secretly scolded those useless subordinates who delivered the news. The news that the Marquise Liszt came in person has never been sent, so I kept myself in the dark, and I lost such a person just now. But he didn't know that the Marquise Liszt's trip was just keeping secrets and blocking the news! He didn't show his face along the way, and naturally no one knew about Du Wei's territory that he passed along the way.
After the break, Du Wei knew that the marquise would come here in person, so she would not simply come to have a look, or simply send her younger siblings to the northwest. It must be something else, so he simply waved his hand to make his servants retreat.
After pouring a cup of special sand honey with his own hands, Du Wei has recovered his composure. Although sitting in front of the Marquise Liszt at such a close distance, people can fully feel the heartbeat brought by her beauty, but Du Wei After all, Wei had seen big winds and waves before, so he smiled lightly and said, "Marquis, your sudden visit made me feel a little flattered. I don't know if you came to the northwest for something important?"
The Marquis smiled slightly, and said, "Your Excellency, do the math. It's been almost a year since you met Dardanelle in the Frozen Forest last year and saved my life."
Then she sighed softly: "In this year, many things have changed. In one year, you have become a well-known magician in the mainland, you are also the Duke of the Empire, and you have won the listing of His Royal Highness the Regent. It is also brilliant, now on the mainland, who does not know your name. I have come all the way. Seeing that the Desa province is governed so prosperously by you, your extraordinary talent is admirable."
Du Wei didn't speak, and he took over all the compliments from the other party.
"My lord duke." The marquis suddenly smiled: "I came to the northwest this time, and I have nothing else to do. My two younger brothers and sisters have lost their mothers since they were young. I am a little older than them. Sister The relationship between my brother and sister is very good. I have never been separated for such a long time. Although they are younger brothers and sisters, after they passed away when they were young, they relied heavily on me. After such a separation, I am naturally reluctant. I have nothing to do anyway. Just I might as well accompany them to the northwest, besides..." After a pause, the marquis said softly, "My lord, your fifteenth birthday is coming soon, the duchess is very kind to me, how can I miss your coming-of-age ceremony? "
Du Wei's heart moved, and he thought: Here we come!
Sure enough, the Marquis took a sip of tea before asking casually: "I heard that my lord has lived in seclusion since she was a child, and rarely interacted with other wealthy children in the imperial capital. Later, she devoted herself to practicing magic and lived in seclusion. But my lord Now that they are famous all over the world, I am afraid that those Huaichun girls in the imperial capital have become the admirers of the lord, do you know if the lord has someone in mind?"
Du Wei didn't expect that the marquise would get straight to the point so quickly as soon as she came up! There was no cover-up at all, straight to the point, and directly brought up this topic.
He hesitated for a moment, and said with a smile: "Ma'am, you are joking, I am just a ten-year-old boy, and I don't have time to think about such things. And, you know, I am a magician. As a Magician, I regard exploring the mysteries of magic as the biggest goal of my life, and I don't have much time to worry about these things. I am a clumsy person who doesn't understand customs, and you laugh at me."
The Marquise smiled coquettishly, her eyes flicked across Du Wei's face, and she said slowly: "I heard that your younger brother, Master Gabriel, has already engaged the granddaughter of the Minister of Finance. But your elder brother Such a move is really unexpected." Speaking of this, she deliberately paused, and then smiled softly: "Your Excellency, I have heard that in the imperial capital, how many nobles Huaichun Girl, your name is written on the appreciation. Even my little sister has been very proud since she was a child. I don’t know where I heard about your demeanor and fame recently. When I was at home, I suddenly said She's going to study at the Imperial Academy of Magic! Although this child is still young, I understand what's going on in her heart."
Du Wei secretly cried out in his heart that he couldn't do it. The Marquise calmly brought in her younger sister at will, and she was straightforward but skillful at the same time, implying her younger sister's admiration for Du Wei.
In this case, instead of letting her sister say it, it would be more appropriate for this elder sister to say it.
Du Wei didn't know how to answer for a while, he was silent for a while, and then he smiled and said: "Marquis, don't make fun of me anymore. My teacher, Master Gandolf, once said that the pursuit of magic mysteries is the goal of my life. Now I don’t have much time to think about other things. Besides, others don’t know it, but I know it myself. I’m so obsessed with the lab all day long, but I’ve been smoked away.”
After finishing speaking, he said with a smile: "If my sister, Miss Liszt, is interested in the Magic Academy, I can help with this. Anyway, I heard that the second batch of students will be recruited within this year, and I can also speak at the Magic Academy." , It shouldn’t be too difficult for Lingmei to study at the Academy of Magic. I am on good terms with Archmage Arico of the Magic Union. For my sake, even if Miss Liszt is allowed to take Master Arico as her teacher, It should be possible."
Seeing that Du Wei changed the subject, the Marquise was not in a hurry, knowing that this kind of matter should not be rushed, and the most important thing is to be careful, so she smiled lightly, and changed the subject for a few words.
The two then just chatted about some things in the aristocratic circle of the imperial capital, and talked about the family business. After sitting for a while, someone knocked on the door, and Made came in and bowed to report that the dinner was ready. The younger brother and sister of the Marquise Liszt are also waiting in the dining room to greet the Duke. At the prepared dinner, Du Wei finally met the Marquise's brother and sister.
Although this Miss Liszt is said to be more beautiful than the Marquise when she was young, but Du Wei has seen such a stunning beauty of the Marquise after all, and with the previous shocking background, seeing her sister again, this shocking is a little less Oh, this Miss Liszt is really beautiful, about 80% similar in appearance to the Marquise, and 30% more delicate in facial features, but after all, she is still young, at the age of sixteen, it is inevitable that she looks a little green , the figure has not yet fully grown, and she is a little less elegant and calm than the Marquise, but it is more pure and beautiful, and the whole person looks as fresh as a fresh strawberry.
Moreover, the Marquise really did not lie. The first time Miss List saw Du Wei, she showed a bit of shyness on her face. Apart from the shyness in her eyes, there was even a hint of joy hidden in her eyes.
After seeing Du Wei for the first time, he just said hello in a delicate voice, and then he seemed afraid to talk to Du Wei, but secretly looked at Du Wei from time to time.
And the young master of the Liszt family is not so friendly to Du Wei. This young master is fifteen years old, which is exactly the same age as Du Wei. He probably inherited the beauty and blood of the Liszt family. This young man is extremely beautiful , with fair skin and a straight nose, it is extremely rare for a boy to be so beautiful. His appearance is also seven or eight points similar to that of Marquise Liszt. As far as masculinity is concerned... If this young man wears women's clothing, he will definitely be a beauty that can overwhelm the country and the city. Especially his pair of blue eyes, like the finest azure diamonds, in the faint blue eyes, there is even a hint of alien look.
It's just that the boy looked at Du Wei without much enthusiasm, and even Du Wei faintly felt that there was still a little bit of hostility towards him.
Even when saying hello, the voice is neither humble nor overbearing, with a hint of arrogance, but the young man has not changed his mind, and his voice is a little shrill, which looks a bit childish, and this Miss Liszt is actually wearing Dressed in aristocratic samurai outfit and wearing a slender sword, he seems to be a child who likes martial arts.
After the dinner, there wasn't much to say. Du Wei felt a little embarrassed. The Marquise seemed to keep her composure and brought the topic to Du Wei and his sister, but after Du Wei beat him a few times, The Marquise didn't force her, but the neck of Miss Liszt almost fell to the bottom of the table. Her pink face was like a peach blossom, and her eyes seemed to be dripping water. In addition, her natural beauty made the whole body even more beautiful. Amazingly charming.
That young master Liszt didn't say a word, but when Du Wei didn't talk to Miss Liszt, he seemed to jingle the knife and fork in his hand as if on purpose.
Du Wei saw it, and secretly laughed in his heart. Is this young man afraid that he will rob his sister
Sure enough, after the meal, Du Wei politely sent several distinguished guests back to rest, and this young master Liszt suddenly proposed to Du Wei that he wanted to visit the castle, especially, he expressed his interest in Du Wei's magic research, and heard that Du Wei Wei has a lot of good horses from the Northwest. He likes martial arts and is determined to be a young knight. He really wants to see the high-quality horses in the Northwest.
As the master, Du Wei couldn't refuse. Anyway, in terms of magic research, the secrets are all in Gilliat City, and there is nothing shameful about his duke. After obtaining the consent of the Marquis, Du Wei had no choice but to Walk around with this kid who sees himself as unfriendly.
It's just that the Marquis frowned slightly after Du Wei left with her younger brother, and there was a hint of worry in her eyes. She glanced at her shy younger sister, and suddenly smiled softly: "Anqier, what do you think of him?"
There was a trace of confusion in the girl's eyes, then her face flushed, and she whispered: "Very...very good."
However, Du Wei took this boy around the castle, and finally came to the horse farm behind the castle. His subordinates had already brought out the best horses from the Duke's back, but the young man didn't even look at them. Seeing that there was no one around, he suddenly said coldly to Du Wei, "Du Wei, you'd better not think of my sister."
"Oh?" Du Wei was taken aback, then smiled, looking at the young man in front of him, his little brother thought it was deep.
Seeing the other party smiling so weirdly, the young man didn't seem to dare to look directly into Du Wei's eyes. Instead, he took a step back, a trace of panic flashed across his face, and then he disappeared, gritted his teeth and said, "I just want to tell you, don't try to trick Angel. That's good, she won't marry a nobleman like you."
Du Wei nodded, and suddenly reached out to put his hand on the boy's shoulder. His action made the boy startled and his body trembled, but Du Wei had already moved closer to him, and said lightly: "Don't worry, I I don't have this idea now, by the way... Your sister is very good to you, and everything she does is for your own good. If you want her to be happier, we might as well cooperate, but I am not very tempered. Okay, you have to be in the northwest for the time being and stay by my side. You'd better be polite, otherwise... I don't care what kind of Marquise's brother you are, if you don't listen to me, I will still take off your pants You whip, understand?"
After finishing speaking, Du Wei laughed, left the young man alone, turned around and left.
Headache... It's easy to ask God to send God away, this young man is easy to deal with, isn't he going to worship under the Lan Hai sect? Just throw it in a small town far away from the City of Miracles, or casually throw it to a disciple of the Blue Ocean Sect, that's fine.
But that Miss Angel... a delicate girl, she can't be thrown elsewhere.