Du Wei never imagined that the Luo Lin family would have such a relationship with the imperial family's machinations.
Judging from Philip's remarks, this guy is worthy of being a disciple recommended by the Blue Ocean University scholars. He really has a deep understanding of the emperor's art and strategy—although when he first came to the Northwest, he acted like a rookie. But that was all because of lack of experience, and in fact, his theoretical foundation was still well-trained by Lan Hai. Otherwise, he wouldn't have won Du Wei's trust with his outstanding performance in just one year.
Although Du Wei is smart and well-read, he has been "self-taught" since he was a child. After all, no one has really taught him this kind of scheming and the imperial family's tactics.
What's more, the Luo Lin family itself was actually involved! If Sammel's husband, the great-great-great-grandmother's husband, died in an unusual way... then it is absolutely impossible for the Luo Lin family to say a word about such a thing! Since Du Wei was a child, it was naturally impossible to hear any rumors. It is even more impossible to have a half-sentence record in the documents and materials in the family!
Du Wei had never heard of the old things Philip said about the Luo Lin family. It turned out that the internal family documents he read at home mentioned the marriage with the Augustine royal family, and they all explained it in a glorious tone. They only said that the Luo Lin family was valued by the royal family, and it was the glory of the Luo Lin family. It is also reflected in the status of the empire.
only. This soft knife cuts on the body. How does it taste. Du Wei never thought of this level.
I'm afraid... only the father who is now in Luo Lin's hometown. I know it well.
Thinking of this, what did Philip say to everyone. Du Wei couldn't take it anymore. Semel sighed softly in his head. It seems to be full of infinite deep meaning. Du Wei couldn't even bear to think about it. don't dare to think...
Just trying to communicate with Semel again and again, the woman stopped giving any response.
She is obviously just a magical creature. But more and more like Semel's deity...
Philip is conferring with the generals. Seeing that Du Wei was distracted. He couldn't help but shut his mouth and looked at Du Wei for a while. Only then did he call out in a low voice: "My lord. Your lord Duke?"
"Huh?" Du Wei frowned. Come to yourself. He glanced at Philip. He looked at the generals again. He forced a smile: "What Philip said just now was wonderful. I was a little fascinated by what I heard." He pondered for a while. Asked: "Philip, since according to your analysis, this royal marriage is clearly a trap..."
"Yes! That's right!" Dardanelle was the first to call out. He thought wholeheartedly for Du Wei: "Since it's a trap! Hmph. This Augustine family member is too insidious! Now the Duke has no dissent. They are going to use such a trick against the Duke!" "
Philip gave a wry smile. He glanced at Du Wei. Du Wei understands. He waved his hand to stop Dardanelle's intention to continue. Then he smiled and said: "This is not a sinister thing. It's just that as an emperor, the art of controlling subordinates. It has always been nothing more than means of dividing, drawing, and balancing. No matter whether I have different intentions or not. As an emperor, it is impossible to watch a power appear under his subordinates." People who are too concentrated and indifferent. This is not considered insidious by His Royal Highness Chen. It is just a practice. From his standpoint, it is correct to do so. If he allows such powerful officials to appear in his hands and do nothing, it will be madness."
These generals. War is unambiguous. But when it comes to these political plots. It doesn't work anymore. Only slightly better. Instead, it was two hundred and five generals. After all, Longbottom suffered from the political struggle back then. I have only been in prison for many years, and I have finally opened up a little bit. Although not necessarily proficient. But it hit the point in one sentence. He grinned wide. He looked at Du Wei with a smile, and then at Philip. Said: "Since this is the case, the words of marriage have fallen into the trap again. If they are not married, I am afraid that the royal family will be jealous... It seems contradictory. But since Mr. Philip can analyze it so well, then there must be a solution."
Look at this fat man's eyes. It clearly means: This kind of intrigue is exactly what you staff are best at...
Philip usually has a peaceful temper. Be cautious. Be polite to everyone, even though he is Du Wei's chief aide. But never pretentious. Therefore, he and Du Wei's subordinates will work together. Relationships are also good. At this moment, everyone's eyes are on this young staff member. Waiting for him to say something.
Philip was still young after all. In full view. Still couldn't help but blush slightly. After coughing, he said: "Everyone. And the Duke. I also said it just now. Marriage to the royal family. I personally oppose it. Although in the short term, the reputation of the adults will be improved. But... hehe. Say something Disrespectful words. I think you must be the Duke. I don’t want to be in the next few decades. When I go to bed at night, there must be a Prince Chen’s eyeliner sleeping next to me."
Du Wei smiled faintly: "Just speak directly, without going around the bush."
"It is inevitable to win the trust of Prince Chen! But marriage is unnecessary. Fortunately, the regent really values the Duke. And it seems that the trust in the Duke is also very deep. So, the marriage proposal this time... can be regarded as a relatively peaceful means. There is no meaning of coercion. Otherwise, if the Lord Duke arrives in the imperial capital. At the banquet. In front of many rich and noble officials in the imperial capital, then publicly mention it... on that occasion If he opens his mouth, even if you don’t like it, my lord, you absolutely cannot refuse!”
Du Wei thought about it. This is indeed the truth. If Prince Chen really did that. In public. The actual ruler of the empire took the initiative to propose marriage to himself, if he refused in public. That's tantamount to embarrassing the other party in public, which is really inappropriate.
"So, fortunately, Prince Chen doesn't seem to be so determined. In other words, we can't guess his intentions. It's just that his actions gave us a chance. I mean, my lord... Anyway. In this return Before the imperial capital, you must decide on the marriage!"
Du Wei's eyes widened: "What... you want me to get married immediately?"
Then he shook his head again and again: "No, no, this is absolutely not possible!"
In Du Wei's mind, Vivienne is the only woman that he thinks he can accept in his heart and can stay together for a lifetime. Other women, whether Mrs. Liszt or Angel, Du Wei couldn't accept it.
But, marry Vivian as his wife now
After all, Du Wei is from a previous life, although the fifteen-year-old little Luo Li is very attractive and cute. But it really made Du Wei push down a fifteen-year-old girl who didn't even have a mature body. He really can't do that kind of beastly thing - what's more, he still really likes and loves this girl.
Fifteen years old. In the world of his previous life, he didn't even have an ID card!
Philip looked at Du Wei's expression. Although Du Wei didn't say who the "no" was referring to, most of the people in the room knew that the future Duchess must be the innocent and lovely female magician. .
Philip smiled and said, "My lord, I didn't say that I want you to get married right away. After all, you are a duke. How can a marriage be hasty? Even if there is a wedding, the Earl and Countess of Raymond must be taken from Rollin Ping Yuan please come here. Haste is not good. I mean... no engagement. Make the marriage first, spread the word out, let everyone know that you are already the... um. You told me once What is the name of that word... By the way, the precious flower already has an owner! Is that what you said?"
Du Wei gave a wry smile, and said unhappily: "Yes, a famous flower has its owner."
"That's right, that's right, it's just that the famous flower has its own owner." Philip said with a sneer: "I've been with you for a long time, and I'm really a little close to the ink. I also think the sentences that adults usually say are very reasonable. land."
Du Wei sighed: "You mean, let me get engaged?"
"It's the engagement. First, hold an engagement ceremony. It doesn't need to be too big, but you can invite all the well-known people in the Northwest to the venue, and the news will be announced... Hehe, first, I'm calling for your attention now, I'm afraid Not only the royal family, but also the Liszt family, as well as many wealthy families in the imperial capital. Once this news gets out, at least many families will stop thinking about it, and you will save a lot of trouble. Second, to be honest, Wei Miss Wei'an has always lived in the Duke's Mansion. Although she and you are the same teacher's disciple in name, but after all, you and her are adults, so you live together without a status. After a long time, there are always gossips. "
Someone next to him shook his head, and Dardanelle was the first to say in doubt: "But in this way, even if the duke is engaged, the royal family may not give up! Besides, although according to the imperial code, as a duke, you can only have one duchess , but I didn’t say that you are not allowed to marry another woman. As a nobleman, it is common to have several wives. However, if the emperor, um, no, is the regent, and he must marry his sister to the duke, the identity of the royal princess Squeeze it down, the title of Duchess must belong to her! I, Dardanelle, like Vivienne very much. She is alone, and there is no one in this world except the Duke. If the princess marries Come here, her title as the official wife has been robbed, it's too pitiful for her!"
Philip smiled lightly: "General Dardanelle, don't worry. This is exactly the third advantage I want to talk about! The third advantage of being engaged to Miss Vivienne... is, no matter the Duke is engaged to any other woman , the royal family can still force the princess to us adults! But only Vivienne, no one can compete with her as the duchess' wife! Don't forget, our Miss Vivienne is What background!"
He had a gentle smile on his face, but he immediately reminded everyone in the room.
yes! What is Vivian's identity
The disciple of Gandolf, the number one magister in the mainland! Not to mention anything else, there are still a few old monster-level people in the magic union, and Vivienne is a nominal senior brother!
And Vivian herself is a genuine eighth-level magician!
An eighth-level great magician is much more noble than ordinary nobles! What's more, Vivienne is still young now, and it's not unusual for her to advance to level nine in the future! The royal family will never be willing to rashly offend a future superpower in the mainland! What's more, this strong man still has a few old monster brothers with transcendent strength and strong influence
"Even facing Mrs. Liszt, the princess can snatch the position of wife. But Mage Vivienne, the best thing is that she is not a nobleman, but a magician! The transcendent status of a magician makes the princess not I'm ashamed to argue with her. Since I can't compete, then with the status and status of a princess, if she can't become the wife, then it is impossible to condescend to become the Duke's concubine. Otherwise, the royal family's face will be lost... It's really wonderful Very! Very wonderful!" Longbottom laughed, then walked up and patted Du Wei on the shoulder vigorously: "I said, boss. What are you waiting for, hurry up and pick a handful of flowers in the garden. Find Vivian That little girl, go propose!"
Du Wei was ridiculed by these unscrupulous "uncles" for a while, and thought for a while. Now this is probably the best way indeed...
Moreover, Vivienne, who she likes very much in the first place, so it is not outrageous to propose.
Thinking of this, he simply gritted his teeth and slammed the door out.
At night, in the garden. Du Wei held a handful of tulips tightly in his hand. These are the gardeners in the duke's mansion in response to the title "Duke Tulip". Purposely planted.
There are no roses here in the northwest, so Du Wei grabbed a handful of tulips. But he stood in the garden and paced back and forth, not going to the castle to look for Vivienne for a long time.
Why
It's ridiculous... because, he...
Um. Our little devil prince suddenly felt very nervous!
Yes, nervous. When facing the dragon king of the dragon clan, he was never nervous. When facing the devil servant, he was never nervous. He wasn't nervous during the duel with Gandalf the green hat.
At this moment, holding flowers in his hand and preparing to propose to his beloved Keren, Du Wei suddenly felt a little weak in his calves.
"Well... how about it later?" Du Wei coughed twice, facing the flowers. He said to himself: "Hey, little silly girl. I think you look good. Just follow my young master... Uh. Is it too much to say two hundred and five?" Shaking his head, he changed his tone again: "Dear Vivienne. I have liked you very much in my heart for a long time. In the future life, you are willing to be my wife. We walked hand in hand together... Vomit!! No, no, it's too nasty!"
Think about it. He made a serious voice again: "Vivienne, tell you. I have encountered a very dangerous matter, which is very troublesome, are you willing to help me? Oh? Yes? That's easy, you clean it up Put on a new dress. Let's go down to the engagement ceremony... Well, if I say that, will she kick me in anger?"
Du Wei scratched his scalp vigorously. Moaned a few times. Because the hand holding the flower is too hard. All the flowers in a bouquet of flowers were shaken off, and a handful of flower stems were bare in his hand. Shake didn't notice. She couldn't help but sighed up to the sky and shouted loudly: "Oh! How can you tell me to speak! Vivienne, Vivienne. What should I say. You are willing to agree to my marriage proposal..."
Du Wei finished speaking so loudly with emotion. Suddenly, a timid voice came from behind. Let Du Wei's voice come out of his wits.
"You you you... what did you say? Ask me. I, I... please... propose?"
After hearing these words, Du Wei really almost went limp. Looking back, among the flowers. A pretty figure stood there, among the flowers, but more beautiful than the flowers, on a pink face. Full of blush, those big flickering eyes stared straight at Du Wei, in the pupils, three points of shyness, three points of joy, three points of surprise, not a little silly girl, a little stuttering, who is Archmage Vivienne
Du Wei opened his mouth wide open, and the two of them just stared at me and I stared at you. After a long while, Du Wei hesitated and said, "You...you why are you here?"
Vivienne suddenly lowered her head, rubbing the corners of her clothes desperately with her small hands, and her voice was even more inaudible: "It's General Rumble Rumble Patton, he, he, he said you, you are looking for me, here, here , let me get down, get down..."
Du Wei suddenly felt a chill on his neck, turned his head to look to the left, and saw Longbottom, the 250th general, with a sinister smile on his face, hiding among the flowers in the distance, with an extremely lewd and ambiguous smile, suddenly saw Du Wei Looking here, he couldn't hide his fat body among the flowers, so he could only laugh, stood up, and laughed loudly: "Master Duke, I will solve the big problem for you, and the rest is up to you." La!"
After finishing speaking, he laughed and left. Du Wei was so ashamed that he couldn't help raising his hand, and pointed a middle finger at the old fat man in the distance.
Vivienne suddenly raised her head, stared blankly at Du Wei, and sighed quietly: "You... what you said just now, is it true? Do you really ask for a marriage proposal?"
For this sake, Du Wei simply hardened his scalp, gritted his teeth and fixed Vivienne's eyes: "Not bad! Just asking for marriage, you... Cough cough! Are you going to marry or not?"
Vivienne's face immediately showed a happy expression, but just as she was about to nod, she asked in doubt: "You... You just saw General Longbottom... It seems that you are very unhappy... You, what is your gesture?"
Du Wei glanced at his hand with the middle finger upright, quickly took it back, and said with a sneer: "You don't understand this, I am very happy, happy, happy... grateful. Well, no Wrong, this gesture means gratitude, I am very grateful to General Longbottom, I didn’t know how to speak, so he called you out, speaking, I really thank him.”
Speaking of this, Du Wei suddenly saw Vivienne's helpless look, and immediately scolded himself as an idiot, hurried up a few steps, gently held Vivienne's hand, and then took a deep breath, Knelt down on one knee.
Vivienne was startled and was about to dodge, but Du Wei stopped her and said with a smile, "Okay, that's how the proposal should be, don't move."
"But, but, you are a duke, why, how can you kneel, kneel to me..."
Du Wei smiled, but squeezed Vivienne's little hand a little harder, and then said softly: "Vivienne, I don't know how to say it. It's just that you should understand my feelings for you. You ... Uh, you... um, then, that... If you think I am a good person, you, you, you just follow me!"
As God testifies, the normally slick, scheming and eloquent Lord Tulip Duke is actually so clumsy in this first marriage proposal in his life.
Vivienne's eyes turned red, her big eyes were full of happiness and joy, and then she faintly panicked, and finally nodded her head lightly, but she was too ashamed to say anything, and just said softly "Mmm "A cry.
Du Wei didn't hear it, and he was still a little anxious: "This... Vivian, you should say something! Yes or not... You, can you give me an answer?"
But this Vivienne was originally very thin-skinned and shy. When Du Wei asked her anxiously, she became more and more shy in her heart, but she was even more speechless. Finally, she twisted her body, and raised her head affectionately. Pulling out the little hand held by Du Wei, he lifted it up...then...
Then…
She gave Du Wei a white, tender, pretty... middle finger.
Du Wei's face immediately collapsed: "This... what does this mean."
Vivienne twitched: "Didn't you just say that what you mean is... I... I am happy, happy, and grateful..."
Du Wei: "..."
Well... ok.
It was the first marriage proposal in my life, and the woman answered me with a middle finger.
Uh... Our Lord Duke, should we cry in our hearts? Should I still laugh