His Majesty the Pope left, the music stopped immediately, and all the guests on the dance floor stopped dancing, retreated to the two sides, and sent the Pope away respectfully.
"Hmph, magic stick." Just after the Pope walked out of the hall, a soft and immature voice suddenly came.
Du Wei was stunned for a moment, and then couldn't help laughing, because it was not someone else who said this, but the little prince Charlie who had performed outstandingly just now!
Du Wei was about to say something, but at this moment, Prince Chen had already stood up, raised his hands, and soon the hall fell silent.
Then, taking advantage of this opportunity, His Majesty the old emperor Augustine VI also retired and went back to rest. Prince Chen winked at Du Wei, and then the two of them left behind Groom.
"How did you get so angry while you were hiding?" Walking out of the main hall and passing through a corridor behind the palace, with only his confidantes around, Prince Chen suddenly asked Du Wei: "This doesn't seem to be your character." Ah, Du Wei. I remember your endurance has always been very good."
Du Wei smiled slightly: "If I don't get angry, I'll make the scene a bit more rigid...God knows how long His Majesty the Pope will sit here and chat! So I just took this opportunity to get angry, and he won't leave because of embarrassment. .”
As he spoke, he glanced at Groom, the tailor in front of him, and was about to say something.
But Prince Chen suddenly opened his mouth and asked the two court magicians beside him to send "His Majesty the Emperor" back to the palace to rest. And then let Du Wei and the two little guys go to the study with him!
Du Wei's heart sank. Can't help but glance at Groom. And the tailor was also looking at Du Wei. There was a trace of despair in Groom's eyes. He smiled miserably.
Du Wei's heart suddenly moved. Standing still, looking at Prince Chen: "Your Highness, can I go back with His Majesty first... I have some things to deal with."
"Oh?" Prince Chen frowned.
Du Wei looked relaxed. He smiled lightly and said, "You forgot the time when His Majesty was unwell a few days ago. Did I give His Majesty the kind of "medicine"? I said it at the time. Once the effect of the medicine arrives, it will lose its effect. I need Again… "
Prince Chen frowned and thought for a while, then glanced at his court magician: "How about this, you send the father back first. Then... wait a little later. Duke Tulip will go over and give the father medicine."
Du Wei was relieved, he knew it. This is Prince Chen's hint that the two subordinates are not in a hurry to kill Groom to silence them. He glanced at Groom and sighed. The meaning of that look was obvious: just a little while longer!
In the regent's study. Prince Chen was obviously in a good mood, and he really praised his son a few words. Little Prince Charlie's performance tonight was amazing. At a young age, when facing the Pope. That courage and calm demeanor. It made Prince Chen very proud.
But in the face of his father's praise. Little Charlie suddenly blushed. hesitated for a moment. Then look up. Finally, he spoke the truth that surprised the adults: "Father, actually... the words I refuted. I didn't think of it myself."
"Didn't you think so?" Prince Chen was startled.
"Well, I didn't think so." Little Charlie turned his head and held his sister's hand. He said sincerely: "The two of us were sitting there at the time. I saw some debates between you and the Pope, and then my sister suddenly said something in my ear. Then she encouraged me. Let me stand up and say it bravely. I was a little worried at first, but she told me that if I do this, you will not punish me. Instead, you will reward me."
This time, both Prince Chen and Du Wei were stunned. Looking at the young Princess Karina, this little girl who is only eight years old. Du Wei couldn't help but whispered: "Karina... Your Highness, you came up with those words?!"
At this moment, the eight-year-old girl blushed shyly. After a while, he replied in a soft voice: "I... I just expressed some thoughts, but my brother said my thoughts very well. If I were to say it myself, I would not be able to say it so well. good."
Prince Chen's face became serious, he stretched out his hand to gently hug his little daughter, and said seriously: "Karina! Tell me. How did you think of these things?"
Unlike Prince Charlie, although Karina is a princess, the education she receives in daily life is completely different from that of Charlie!
Prince Charlie had his own first teacher in the palace. They were all very knowledgeable scholars. His courses also included some historical content. Charlie was very smart. So tonight his performance was wonderful. But in the view of Prince Chen, it is still reasonable. After all, he has a large number of excellent teachers who teach him every day. Prince Chen also only thinks that his son is a little genius. It was only under the influence of the teachers that I thought of so many "mature" truths.
But Karina is different! Although she is a child of the royal family, she did not receive an orthodox education like the prince! At the age of eight, she spent most of her time studying traditional aristocratic girls' education. Such as art, flower arrangement, painting, etc...
"Tell me, how did you come up with those principles yourself? Or did someone teach you?" Prince Chen asked very seriously, and then suddenly asked: "Could it be Lan Lan, the court etiquette lady who is responsible for taking care of your daily life?" Miss?"
"No, it's not Miss Lanlan." Karina was a little nervous, and after a while she slowly whispered: "I read it from a book... Well, there are many books in my brother's study room, and I usually read them in a low voice. Looked in the past. There are some... I... are..."
She suddenly glanced at Du Wei: "I read it from the enlightenment gift Teacher Du Wei gave me, the book General History of the Mainland. There are some notes of the teacher himself in that book. I think it is very interesting, so Just jotted it down. There are some more... I just came up with it myself."
Prince Chen was stunned! !
genius
Is my daughter a real genius? !
self-taught? !
Originally thought that his son was very good. Now it seems. This little daughter is better than her son? !
Looking at Prince Chen
He looked dumbfounded. Karina was a little scared. He whispered timidly: "Father, am I doing something wrong?"
"Ah... no! You did a great job!" Prince Chen suddenly became a little excited, he hugged the little girl up vigorously, and let her sit on his arm. He kissed Karina hard on the cheek. He smiled happily: "Okay. My baby. You are right. I will not punish you. Instead, I will reward you! Tell me. What do you think. You performed so well tonight. Hope to get some rewards Woolen cloth?"
He looked at his son and daughter with satisfaction, and pondered for a moment: "Ah, Charlie. You like riding horses. Let me give you a fine-bred prairie horse. As for Karina..."
"No, father!" Karina suddenly grabbed her father's arms. Jumped to the ground. Then he pulled Charlie back a few steps together, seeing that Charlie was still in a daze. Karina squeezed Charlie's hand hard. Only then did the little prince react, and immediately shouted: "Father, we don't want other rewards! There is only one request. That is... Since Grand Duke Tulip has agreed to be our teacher. But he is in the northwest all year round. We can't get the teacher's reward." Teaching. Now the Grand Duke has returned to the imperial capital. We would like to ask the teacher to spare some time to teach us in the palace if time permits!"
Prince Chen smiled slightly. He glanced at Du Wei.
this kind of thing. Du Wei didn't mean to refuse either, and smiled. So I agreed: "It's absolutely fine, Your Highness! It's very embarrassing to say it. The two young Highnesses call me teacher, but I haven't been able to teach the two Highnesses... Anyway, this time I will stay in the imperial capital for a while. This time For a while, I will run more in the palace."
Looking at the happy faces of the two children - that little Charlie's happy face is still reserved. But little Karina, her face flushed with joy, stared at Du Wei with shining eyes. Looks very excited.
"But..." Du Wei suddenly smiled, and said in a low voice: "I want to remind the two Highnesses, in the future. Don't say the name "God Stick" in public! Otherwise, Words. It is not a good thing to be passed on by someone with a heart. "
Du Wei is so smart. He knew that there were some disdainful remarks about the church in his notes on the general history of the mainland, and he was afraid of being called "magic stick". It must be because the child read his notes! Otherwise, the teacher in the palace, who would dare to teach the two little highnesses such things
After the two children happily agreed, Prince Chen let them retreat.
Du Wei and Prince Chen were left in the study. The smile on Prince Chen's face faded away. He showed a bit of seriousness: "Du Wei, to be honest, why did you suddenly decide to participate in this competition? To be honest, I don't agree with it in my heart! After all, you are the Duke of the Empire! The dignified Duke, and those in the field What kind of warriors are you fighting on the field? What's more... the sword has no eyes, you are an important minister of the empire now, in case you are injured..."
Du Wei smiled. After talking about the worries in his heart, Prince Chen frowned slightly. But I don't care. He said lightly: "A knight association, the reason why we do this is only for... the throne! Huh, since the church wants to mess with it, let them do it. Why do you take this risk for a collapsed knight association? risk?"
He suddenly glanced at Du Wei again: "You... you don't really want to revitalize the Knights Association, do you?"
To be honest, when Du Wei first proposed the motion, he just came up with an idea, using this matter as an introduction, to find a way to solve the problem of the throne (this will be explained later).
At the beginning, Du Wei didn't really want to revitalize the Knights Association, which had nothing to do with him.
But after he got to know Deron, his mind came alive. In other words, he was moved by Deron. So... One thing is also done, and two things are also done. Then it would be a good thing to take advantage of this opportunity to really support the Knights Association.
It's just that he didn't expect that the temple actually misunderstood his intention.
But that's fine too...
In this case, it seems that the temple does not seem to know the news that the old emperor has passed away! Their eyes are only fixed on the Knights Association!
Du Wei just smiled and said: "Your Highness, I just thought about it later. It may not be a good thing to support the Knights Association. Although there may not be too many obvious benefits in the short term, but in the long run Come on, it is also a good investment! And... the temple suddenly stepped in, at this time, if we retreat, wouldn't it make the temple think that we are afraid of them!"
It was the last sentence that moved Prince Chen. He nodded and glanced at Du Wei: "Then you should be more careful yourself, and don't force yourself if you are in danger. Du Wei, I hope you understand that to me, you are more important than a knight association." Much more important!"
Du Wei was also a little moved, but this feeling was only a momentary thing. He immediately realized that this was the words of Prince Chen, who is a monarch, to win people's hearts.
"Okay, you go... That Groom matter will be dealt with tonight! Don't leave any trouble." Prince Chen waved his hand, indicating that Du Wei can leave.
Du Wei sighed, just as he walked to the door, Prince Chen suddenly called Du Wei again.
"Is there anything else? Your Highness." Du Wei turned around.
There seemed to be something playful in Prince Chen's eyes, and he glanced at Du Wei with a half-smile, then his tone suddenly became a little weird, and he said two words that made Du Wei sweat all over his body!
"Du Wei... I haven't asked you these days since you came back, because I was afraid that you would be embarrassed. But, it's been a few days, and I think your anger has disappeared... Well, my future The princess, and my sister Louise, have lived in the Northwest for long enough. I miss Louise a lot too. You... please send them back quickly."