Although there was music accompaniment in this hall, the guests were talking in low voices, and it was not too quiet. But the sharp voice of this beautiful girl, although the voice was not loud, was not deliberately suppressed, so anyone who stood closer could hear it clearly.
Seeing that this little girl was actually attacking the most famous man in the empire, the Grand Duke Tulip, the people around couldn't help showing curious expressions.
Du Wei looked obviously embarrassed, and he was a little guilty, because he really just wanted to fool a random girl into a dance. I didn't expect to encounter such sharp irony.
But after all, Du Wei doesn't know the same knowledge as this kind of girl. After hearing these unkind words, he didn't get angry. He just touched his nose, stepped back half a step, and then smiled and said, "Oh, miss, although I don't know that I I offended you, but I don't mind apologizing to a beautiful lady. Since you don't want to, then I can only invite other dance partners."
As he spoke, Du Wei nodded to her, gave her a half-gift, and was about to turn around and leave. The other girls who were dressed up next to them suddenly felt that they had another chance, and they used various postures to quietly move forward and surround them.
But just as Du Wei turned around, he heard the girl's disdainful tone behind him: "You hypocrite!"
Du Wei frowned, this inexplicable girl must be too ignorant.
Just an ignorant girl. Du Wei ignored it, and casually reached out to a young girl standing closest to him.
The girl is very petite. I am afraid that he is only sixteen or seventeen years old, and his appearance is still pretty. She was wearing a light golden dress, but there were a few fine freckles on her cheeks. From Du Wei's point of view, it looks pretty cute.
It was Du Wei who extended an invitation gesture to her, but the girl seemed very nervous. A look of excitement and surprise. As if he never thought that such a good thing would happen to him.
Seeing that the girl almost fainted. Du Wei smiled wryly. Try to smile in a gentle tone: "Can you?"
"Dang! Of course! Of course you can. My lord." The girl was about to cry out, but fortunately she had just spoken. I remembered to pay attention to my manners. Only then did the sound be lowered cleanly. Reluctantly made a salute gesture. Just holding Du Wei's arm, he stepped forward and walked out.
pity. She was probably too nervous. Just took two steps. But slipped. He stepped on the corner of his skirt, exclaimed, and staggered forward. Fortunately, Du Wei has a sharp eye and a quick hand. He stopped her waist. Then follow the melody of the music. Leading her quickly to the dance floor.
A lot of time has been lost at this moment. Because Du Wei did not end for a long time. The bands that played had to repeat the prelude of this dance music three or four times. Seeing that His Majesty the Duke made some moves, he quickly stepped into the formal tune, and the other guests around him invited their dance partners to end the stage.
Du Wei jumped a few steps casually, but felt that the dance partner in front of him was visibly trembling nervously. He froze for a moment. I understood the subtlety of it, and said with a smile: "Miss, am I scary?"
"Scary? Ah! No! Of course not! You are the most dazzling star tonight. Your Excellency, I am honored to be invited by you. It is really..."
The girl stammered. But subconsciously looked back. Du Wei followed her gaze and looked over. But he found that the girl was looking at the beautiful girl in red who had embarrassed Du Wei just now.
And that beautiful red skirt girl. Standing aside. Watching the two dance with cold disgust eyes...
Du Wei pretended not to care and said with a smile: "My dance partner...you know who I am. But I don't know your identity yet."
"Oh. My name is Manny. My father is Baron Farisno. I work in the Education Department of the Empire as the deputy director."
Du Wei smiled: "So it's Baron Farisno's daughter... oh, you seem a little worried..." Du Wei suddenly hugged her and turned around to the rhythm of the music, deliberately pointing at her in front of her. The girl in red in the distance: "You've been looking at her? Why?"
"Ah!" The girl named Manny let out a low cry. Immediately blushed. She hesitated for a moment before she said helplessly: "Your Excellency... I. Ossie and I are good friends, I... I will dance with you, and she will definitely blame me severely..."
Du Wei smiled gently: "Oh, then I'm sorry, I made things difficult for you, right?"
"No no!" Manny quickly shook her head vigorously. Looking at Du Wei, there was a girlish excitement in his eyes: "I am very honored to be invited by you. You didn't see the ladies around me, they are all envious of me."
a little girl. Du Wei smiled, and didn't take it seriously in his heart. After all, a little girl of this age always has some vanity in her heart that likes to compare, which is normal.
Seeing that Manny's mood had stabilized, he slowly asked, "Uh. Ossie you're talking about. That lady who looked very angry at me just now? Please forgive me, I really don't remember who I am. When did you offend such a lady...does she know me?"
Manny smiled: "You are too modest. Your Excellency the Duke. The entire imperial capital. Who wouldn't know you."
"Well, then... I don't know her. Who the hell is she?"
Now Manny's eyes widened, and she raised her head to look at Du Wei in surprise: "Your Excellency, are you kidding me? How could you not know Ossie? Her family is a family friend of yours. And …and she is still you…”
As the girl named Manny spoke in a low voice, Du Wei suddenly realized, but his eyes were even more surprised, and he couldn't help but look at Miss Ossie in the distance again.
In fact, Ossie has been looking at Du Wei coldly, looking at this hateful guy, dancing there with her best friend Manny in her arms...
This Manny! It is simply too embarrassing! No, all those women tonight looked at this damn Du Wei with nympho eyes. It's so embarrassing!
Hmph, what's so good about this Tulip Duke! Isn't he just a hypocritical young nobleman! What is he capable of? The martial arts tournament a few days ago. Didn't he just make a big fool of himself? Hmph, after that day everyone decided that this guy must have spent money to bribe his opponent to deliberately lose to him... To participate in the competition but use such despicable means to cheat, this person's character seems to be...
Hmph, he definitely doesn't have any real ability in martial arts. Think about it now. I'm afraid of his so-called reputation as a magic genius. I'm afraid there are also false elements! right. That's right! He is so rich. The reputation of this genius magician must have been cheated...
Ossie became more and more angry. Watching Du Wei dance with his best friend in his arms. The two seemed to be still whispering to each other very harmoniously, and then looked at the female companions around them. They all looked at Du Wei with nympho looks on their faces. Ossie was furious!
What Tulip Dukes! He's just a hypocrite trying to gain fame! How could such a person have the real ability... hmph...
What else is there to build a city in three months in the Northwest. Defeat the invading grassland army. Northwest War…
Think about it later. Ossie suddenly felt that she couldn't justify herself. What happened at the martial arts tournament may still be a reason to attack Du Wei... But as for the series of miracles Du Wei created in the northwest. But it is a genuine contribution. There is no excuse for defamation.
Feeling a little guilty, Ossie could only force herself to change her mind: okay. Even if he has such a little ability! Just a tiny bit! But there are more capable people. But few are as hypocritical and annoying as him. So... such a bastard!
She stomped her foot lightly. Holding the skirt with both hands. I stepped on my toes hard. It seemed that the moccasin boots under his feet were about to be trampled.
Although in anger. Ossie is still a beautiful and lovely girl. She has silky golden hair. She also has a charming and slender figure, and this red evening dress tonight also set her off as delicate and charming as a rose... But this has become Osie's biggest embarrassment!
A beautiful girl like her. Logically speaking. In any noble dinner occasion, he should be the focus of those men's pursuit!
Unfortunately. Now the dance music is more than half past. Many, many women around have been invited to dance by other men. Most of them are far inferior to Ossie in appearance... But this charming Miss Ossie, no one cares about!
This is not the first time this has happened! In fact, in every banquet and every gathering that Ossie attended after she became an adult. It seems that those male nobles of the same age are afraid of him like snakes and scorpions! It seems that they are not interested in themselves. He didn't dare to approach and provoke himself at all.
Which girl is not pregnant? Which girl didn't have any fantasies when she was young? Which girl doesn't want to be treated like a star
What's more, a young beauty like Ossie
But. In various occasions attended after the coming-of-age ceremony. Without exception, she was all treated coldly! In fact, at the beginning, some young talents were amazed by her beauty. But often someone just showed interest in him. He was immediately pulled aside and whispered for a while. Then the guy's adoring eyes will turn into horror. Quickly dodge yourself...
Do I have the plague on me! !
All of this... Du Wei is to blame! Blame him and his family! Blame them all!
It can be said that Miss Ossie, who is seventeen years old this year, has every reason to hate Du Wei!
Because Ossie's full name is "Océlia; Auden, of course. If you are unfamiliar with this name. Then you must be familiar with his grandfather: Munes; Auden, the contemporary patriarch of the Auden family, The current Chancellor of the Empire!
So... Miss Ossie hates Dewey! There is definitely an understandable reason for this!
Just think about it! When she was only a few years old, she made a marriage contract with a boy she had never even met! And what's even more shameful. Her fiancé is also a "little idiot" that everyone in the imperial circle knows!
That's right. Back then, Ossie should have made a marriage contract with Du Wei! It's a pity because Du Wei was a joke that everyone in the aristocratic circle of the imperial capital knew when he was young-this also dragged down Ossie herself.
She remembers herself before she was eight years old. When playing with all the girls of the same age, others would call her "idiot wife" in a mocking tone!
This kind of address almost accompanied Ossie's entire childhood... Childhood experiences often leave a shadow on people.
Then things took a turn for the better. Seeing Du Wei grow up day by day. The idiot's hat still hasn't been taken off. The Auden family was finally in a hurry. They are willing to marry this girl to Du Wei because Du Wei is the eldest son! He is the future heir of the Luo Lin family!
But at that time, it seemed that Du Wei was a waste at all! If Du Wei can't become the heir of the Luo Lin family. Then the marriage will lose its meaning, casually... The marriage contract has changed. Ossie's fiancé became Gabriel -- thank goodness. Gabriel is finally a little genius!
Although Gabriel is two or three years younger than Ossie. But this is not too big a problem.
It's a pity... this incident still didn't end Ossie's pain.
no matter what. The Roland people still respect "credibility"! And things like changing the engagement. Undoubtedly, it was an act of repentance in disguise.
Such a thing as regretting a marriage. Even among ordinary Roland civilians, it is considered a disgraceful behavior, let alone in the circle of nobles who pay special attention to reputation and tradition
on the other hand. Miss Ossie was indeed very beautiful when she was young. Naturally, there are many people who are jealous of her. And these people. You can find enough topics to attack Miss Ossie: repenting a marriage is definitely a powerful weapon.
In the next few years. Miss Ossie bears the painful title of "dishonor" and "marriage". This title is even more hurtful than "idiot wife".
And then... The Luo Lin family suddenly came to an end. And that idiot back then. But he soared into the sky and became the Grand Duke of Tulip! In just one year. He became the number one celebrity in the empire. There is even a vague aura of "below one person and above ten thousand people"!
this time. Ossie became even more of a joke!
look! That's her! She is that goofy girl! She could have married Duke Tulip back then! But she, a fool, gave up by herself! Take the initiative to regret the marriage. Marry the younger brother of Duke Tulip! You look now. The Luo Lin family is finished! That Gabriel has become a commoner!
oh. quietly! This is the fool! Let the Duke not marry. But he picked a commoner! snort. Who told her that she looked down on people with a dog's eyes back then! Now maybe I regret it so much that even my intestines are green! Ha ha ha ha…
These mocked viciously. Ossie didn't know how much she had heard.
But. People who say these vicious words. Those boring tongue-chewing guys who laughed at the Oden family for "seeing but not knowing the real gold". Didn't they themselves laugh at Du Wei as an idiot
pity. in this world. This kind of psychological dark people. It will never disappear.
And later. After Du Wei's efforts. The Rollins family recovered. Ossie's fiancé, Gabriel, became the heir of the Rowling family again... The matter should end here.
No!
Later, some rumors and gossip appeared in the market: that the Auden family later regretted it. Want to regret the marriage again. I want to marry my granddaughter to the Duke of Tulip! It's just that Duke Tulip, who was insulted by the other party back then, proudly rejected these low-minded guys with dog eyes. Finally, after the Oden family begged. Duke Tulip reluctantly agreed to complete the marriage contract between Master Gabriel and Miss Ossie.
Look... it's this beautiful Miss Ossie! What's the use of her having a pretty face! Because she and her family are stupid. She almost couldn't get married! Ha ha ha ha…
We can totally understand the vicious and out-of-the-box sarcasm. What a blow to a teenage girl!
And since she started to participate in social activities among the nobles. Everywhere he goes will become the focus of everyone's evaluation. She accidentally overheard the sarcasm behind her back a few times.
And later on... She has almost been talked about behind her back as a "beautiful face. But a stupid woman with a stomach full of idiots."
No matter how beautiful she is. at any banquet. As long as others know her identity. No male noble is willing to strike up a conversation with her! No male aristocrat wants to be friends with her. Not even a single young man has ever shown any affection for her.
Swear to the benevolent god. Ossie is not a lascivious woman. She can even be regarded as a relatively conservative girl. But which girl hasn't had some colorful dreams about youth? Which girl doesn't want to be surrounded by applause, fresh flowers and admiring eyes
Which girl didn't have fantasies about love when she was young? But... her fiancé Gabriel... is still an underage child! ! When Miss Ossie heard those touching love stories. When listening to the fairy tales of those princes and princesses. How do you let her imagine the "he" in her heart
Do you want to fantasize about the underage Gabriel? !
Poor Miss Ossie. She really thought it was all the odious taunts and slanders that had brought her to where she was. Turned into an obnoxious person who no one cares about.
But she didn't know. The reason is in all the social activities attended. No other young men dared to approach her. No other young men dared to hit her. In fact, it is not because of those rumors and slander!
This matter... the instigator. It was indeed Du Wei who fell to the ground—although he was also an innocent person without knowing it.
The truth is:
All the social activities that Miss Ossie participated in. party. banquet. Prom and so on and so on occasion. Whenever there is any male aristocratic youth who develops interest and admiration for this beautiful lady. The people around him will immediately warn him quietly: "You don't want to die! You dare to provoke her! She is the sister-in-law of Lord Tulip!! You dare to provoke her... Is your family as powerful as the Tulip family? You Is the backstage tougher than the Tulip Duke! Hmph. Do you know that anyone who offends the Tulip family is out of luck!! If it gets out, let the Tulip Duke know that you dare to rob a woman with his own brother... Humph! "
Often this time. People with a little brain. They will all look pale. Then he dodged it honestly.
The last beat of the dance music came to an abrupt end. Du Wei finally stopped. Then he bowed to Manny in front of him. He politely sent Miss Manny back to her original location.
"Oh! Ossie is gone." Manny's face was a little ugly: "She must be angry with me. God. She has warned me all day today. Don't let me..."
"What are you not allowed?"
Miss Manny blushed. But did not speak - say what? Ossie's original words were "You are not allowed to do that nasty thing to that nasty guy. It's too shameful!"
You can't say such things to Lord Tulip Duke.
"You are good friends, right?" Du Wei even sat beside Miss Manny. His move. Immediately brought a lot of envious and jealous eyes to Manny.
Miss Manny was a little excited. She blushed: "Yes, my lord. I can be regarded as one of her best friends..."
"Okay. Then you will be my friend from now on." Du Wei winked at this lovely girl. This Manny is a very kind and simple girl. There is no hypocrisy like that of other noble girls. Du Wei smiled and said: "You should know. Ossie will be my future sister-in-law. Then she can be regarded as my relative and family member. So. Her friend. That is, my friend."
"Me! Can I really be your friend? Oh no, no. I mean... your status is so dignified... even my father would probably bow his head and salute when he saw you."
"For friends, there is no distinction of status." Du Wei smiled peacefully. Then he stood up—he had seen that Ossie. He saw a girl in a red dress. After looking at myself here bitterly. He quickly walked out of the banquet hall through the side door. Probably went in the direction of the garden.
"I'm sorry first." Du Wei stood up. Before leaving, she nodded gracefully to Manny: "It is a pleasure to dance with you. Thank you."
Manny looked excitedly at Du Wei going away. Then he took a long breath. He clutched his heart tightly. Feel your heart beating fast.
In fact. This simple-minded girl doesn't have much ambition. She is purely a girlish idol worship for Du Wei. Not too much complicated thoughts. And can dance with Du Wei. Talk for a while. It was enough for her to go back and show off to the little sisters around her - she was very satisfied.
"Miss Ossie."
A pleasant voice came from behind.
Ossie stood in front of the railing beside the Royal Garden outside. She felt that she needed to come out for some air. Otherwise, she would really be pissed off—that Manny. traitor! Say it well before you come. Don't do this. But she... hum. I will definitely not talk to her for three days!
Ossie was thinking so angrily. I heard Du Wei's voice.
turn around. She saw this young man whom she hated standing ten steps away.
In all honesty. Even if you hate the Duwei people again. I also have to admit. Du Wei, who has turned eighteen. No matter from any aspect. He is definitely a handsome man.
He inherited the lineage of the Luo Lin family. Has a tall and straight figure. And eighteen years old. He has gotten rid of the emaciation of the previous few days. become gradually stronger.
A handsome face. The facial features are protruding... and he became famous as a teenager. There is no frivolity and impetuosity like other young people. In those eyes. It seems to be full of a kind of calmness that can see through people's hearts - this is experience! It is something that any young man lacks.
And there was a faint smile at the corner of his mouth. It is also the calmness of the superior who is used to mastering everything-this point. It is definitely not something that those young playboys can have!
tonight. Wearing duke dress to Du Wei. Already lost the expensive leather collar mounted on the neck. The shiny epaulets on his shoulders were exposed - that symbolized his other prominent status: General of the Empire!
young. Handsome and charming. Personable, prominent status. Hold the power. Everyone admires...
Add these conditions together. It is enough to instantly kill the hearts of most girls.
And at this moment. Du Wei stepped out from the side door of the palace. Stand at the door. Then close the door. Shut the noise coming from the hall behind the door.
The moonlight sprinkled on him. The smile on his face is like a sharp sword out of its sheath!
Ossie swallowed, and seemed to be taken aback for a moment. Then he quickly replied coldly: "Hmph. It's you! Your lord duke! What's the matter? Did you come to me? Are you looking to hold me accountable for my disrespect to you!"
The smile on the corner of Du Wei's mouth deepened a little. His eyes swept over Ossie's young and beautiful face.
snort. Some childish. Still pretty cute though.
"No. I don't intend to do that." Du Wei walked over naturally. Stand in front of the fence with Ossie. His voice is very gentle: "Actually. I just want to chat with you casually. After all. We can be regarded as relatives. Right?"
"What are you talking about! I have no interest in chatting with people like you!" Ossie was like a hedgehog.
Du Wei didn't speak. But staring at Ossie intently. He watched it for ten seconds. Then he smiled... very kindly!
That's right! It is kindness!
"You are a beautiful girl." Du Wei's tone sounded like an elder: "It is a blessing that Gabriel can marry a girl like you."
"Hmph! I don't think so!" Ossie replied angrily, "I don't want to marry your brother at all! In fact, I don't want to have anything to do with your family at all!
The girl suddenly clenched her fists. She called out to Du Wei in a low voice. Years of scowl.
Du Wei was laughing. In his opinion. Watching this pretty girl lose her temper. It is really an interesting thing. He had a permissive smile on his face. Let Miss Ossie squeeze her fists and roar at herself. Then…
He waited for Ossie to finish yelling. Only then did she casually take out a silk handkerchief from her bosom. She glanced at Ossie. His eyes were as clear as moonlight, and then Ossie heard the other party smile softly: "Don't move!"
talking. Du Wei's body has leaned over.
Ossie was petrified. She watched Du Wei leaning over with a smile on his face. Her mind has come to a complete standstill: he... what does he want to do! Want to take revenge on me... want to bully me?
Du Wei has reached out his hand. The handkerchief gently wiped the corner of Ossie's mouth...
Well
Ossie immediately came to her senses. Then he quickly took a few steps back. Staring at Du Wei. Like a frightened kitten in a defensive posture: "You... you! What are you doing!"
"Your mouth. There are wine marks on it." Du Wei smiled slightly. Put away the handkerchief: "It must have been when you were drinking just now. You accidentally got the purple qin leaf on it on your mouth. That kind of ziqin leaf is used for seasoning. But it is easy to lose color. Don't you Will you eat it? That kind of thing is for seasoning and color matching. You can't eat it."
Ossie is hot... in fact she rarely drinks. So just now I was angry. Chew that thing called "Ziqin Leaf"!
Du Wei smiled. It's like an elder watching a child play petty temper: "Okay. Now let's continue talking, Miss Ossie. Actually. I want to apologize to you first."
"Ah... eh?" Ossie looked at the villain vigilantly, what conspiracy does he have
"Yes. I want to apologize. Because I didn't even recognize you. It was Manny who told me your name." Du Wei sighed: "After all, you are the person who will become my sister-in-law, we should be regarded as a family. And... I even got your age wrong. Your grandfather asked me the other day if I could let you and my brother marry early. But I thought you were only twelve years old this year. So I said no... oh, both I was wrong. I thought you were two years younger than Gabriel. Now it seems that you should be two years older than him."
This really made Ossie angry!
age! …
he. He doesn't even know my age! !
This damn nasty guy. Caused me so much distress bastard! In his eyes, he didn't take me seriously at all! He doesn't even know my age!
So Ossie is angry!
She suddenly yelled at Du Wei: "You! You bastard! Have you forgotten? When I got engaged to you, your brother was not born yet!