early morning. The little emperor Charlie personally came to the gate of the imperial city to welcome Du Wei, Duke of Tulip, who was returning to Beijing.
It can be regarded as giving enough face to the Tulip Duke who once served as his teacher.
Du Wei arrived at the imperial capital in the middle of the night, returned to the Duke's mansion and hurriedly packed his luggage, and immediately rode to the palace at dawn.
far away. Du Wei looked at Little Charlie standing at the gate of the imperial city. The young emperor was already fully dressed. Although to express condolences. The clothes on his body are still mainly black, but judging from his sharp eyes, this young man has assumed power. Some hidden things in the temperament. It has begun to be gradually exposed.
Du Wei sighed inwardly. Get off the horse far away. Handed over the horse to the accompanying guards. Walked over slowly.
"Teacher." Charlie stepped up to meet Du Wei. But he didn't bow his head like before, but just opened his mouth lightly.
Du Wei smiled slightly. I guessed what Charlie was thinking. Not provocative. Take the initiative to bow your head and salute.
There was a flash of satisfaction in Charlie's eyes, and then he took Du Wei's hand and said with a smile: "You are my teacher. How can I ask you to salute me."
Du Wei just smiled lightly: "Your Majesty is the king of a country now. You can't mess around with etiquette. Although I have served as your Majesty's teacher, I am also His Majesty's courtier." After finishing speaking. Still stern, finish this ceremony. Only then looked at the little emperor with calm eyes.
Charlie was slightly embarrassed, but recovered his composure after only a moment. The tone was just right, revealing a trace of grief: "Before my father passed away, he told me that we should rely more on the teacher's assistance in state affairs. I look forward to it day and night. Finally, I hope that you will come back, teacher!"
Du Wei sighed inwardly, and said a little politely.
Suddenly his eyes fell behind Charlie. A few steps away, a girl dressed in men's clothes couldn't help but also froze for a moment.
Du Weidi's first impression was: like! Really like it!
The second reaction was to take a deep look at Charlie and sigh in his heart: "I see!"
As soon as he came back last night, he quickly summoned the little Zack and others who stayed in the imperial capital overnight. Asked about the situation in the imperial capital these days. I also learned that Gao Cha offered a beautiful woman from the clan to the little emperor to please the little emperor. Only then did he take advantage of the situation to rise to the top—although it is an old-fashioned kind of beauty trick. But for a young emperor. The effect was unexpectedly good.
Today, I saw the appearance and demeanor of the girl behind Charlie. With Du Wei's cleverness. Where can't guess the mystery
"Teacher... Where's Muse?" Du Wei was working blankly, when Charlie suddenly smiled: "I heard that Muse came back with you?"
Well, this kid's news is sensitive. I'm afraid they also secretly sent someone to watch outside my house.
Du Wei frowned secretly, looking at Charlie. But he didn't answer, just said softly: "Your Majesty, I'd better go and pay homage to the late king first."
This excuse is above board. The little emperor couldn't pursue other questions, so he could only nod his head, but suddenly pointed to the girl standing behind him: "Master... this is. It's Earl Gaucher's family. After all, she's also Princess Delly's." Niece."
Du Wei nodded. I looked at the girl more and felt displeased. There was no expression on his face. He just smiled lightly, looked at Charlie intentionally, and said slowly, "The late king just passed away. Your Majesty is the ruler of a country. Please be cautious in your actions. After all, how many pairs of eyes are staring at you, Your Majesty."
The meaning behind the words. Wei Wei somewhat accuses the little emperor of being ignorant, that just after his father's death, he puts his mind on getting women, which is really outrageous.
After all, Charlie still has some fears about Du Wei. At first one was a teacher and the other was an apprentice. Du Wei still left some majesty in Charlie's heart, and was taught a few words by Du Wei at this moment. Charlie didn't dare to refute, but just kept silent, with a somewhat embarrassing expression on his face.
Du Wei looked at the girl again, but found that the girl was so courageous that she stared back at him with her eyes. The arrogance between the eyebrows. In fact, there is a bit of the shadow of the muse, and there is a bit of absurd feeling in my heart.
I knew it was so easy to get rid of the little emperor, just find a substitute... This is a good way, but I didn't think of it... It's a shame. Lost!
In fact, Charlie deliberately asked this girl to accompany him to meet Du Wei, and it was already a bit of a vindictive thought in his heart. After all, he was still a boy and a half. There is always some rebellious mind. I liked Muse in my heart before, but I couldn't. And witnessed that Muse and Gabriel are very "close".
Take him as a powerless empty emperor in the past. Under Du Wei's accumulation, it was not easy to rob women with Du Wei's brother, so a bit of resentment inevitably grew in his heart. Today, he brought a girl who looked like a muse to Du Wei. In fact, it was a bit of a show-off: Aren't you preventing me from getting the muse? I found one myself. Not much worse than Muse!
But Du Wei's eyes. But it was clear that there was some disdain, which made Charlie a little discouraged.
In fact, his feelings for Du Wei are somewhat complicated. Du Wei used to be his teacher. And when Du Wei taught him back then, he acted wildly and unconstrainedly, with a unique style of doing things. He can also speak eloquently. He was deeply loved and respected by Charlie. Coupled with Du Weigong's high weight, he naturally has a majesty. Charlie had worshiped Du Wei a little in his heart for a while, and even in his heart, he faintly felt that his teacher seemed to have extraordinary abilities, as if there was nothing he couldn't do, whether it was the Anti-Street Temple or good. Or choose yourself on the throne.
So to speak, except for the father. What he fears most in his heart is Du Wei.
Otherwise. Nor would it be when he was eager to take the top position in the past. Keep pestering Du Wei. I hope Du Wei can work for him.
But later, Du Wei always put off Charlie. Some changes occurred in Charlie's mind: the teacher is obviously so capable, but he just refuses to work for him. Could it be that he doesn't like himself!
In this way. The original love and respect gradually changed. Wei Wei felt a little more faint resentment.
The "muse" beside him was slightly unhappy. The Duke Tulip looked at him just now, clearly with a bit of disdain and mockery. Although the eyes are not strong, it seems that a sharp sword can see through people in an instant! She couldn't help but feel a little unnatural and thought to herself. She is now considered the emperor's woman, and the little emperor made a promise in the morning to make herself a concubine. No matter how arrogant this Tulip Duke is, he doesn't care about him. He didn't even say hello, just looked at him and passed by...
"Let's go, take me to meet the former king." Du Wei sighed, this time his tone was truly sad.
Charlie didn't dare to say anything more. Lead Du Wei. Just walked towards the palace.
The etiquette of the royal family of the Roland Empire. When the emperor dies, his remains will remain in the palace. Set up a place similar to a mourning hall. After waiting for a month of hanging sacrifices, he was buried.
Although Prince Chen does not have the name of an emperor, he has the reality of an emperor, so his funeral was carried out in accordance with the emperor's specifications.
This specially arranged mourning hall. The decoration is solemn and solemn. A tall black curtain symbolizing mourning had already been hung at the door. Into the hall. In the empty hall, several braziers around were burning with eternal flames. And above the head, there is an illusion created by magic that looks like a starry sky, above which the sun, moon and stars rotate slowly. It symbolizes the eternal immortality of the heroic spirit.
And the top of the hall. It is a magic circle arranged with countless crystal stones.
This magic circle was arranged by the court magicians together, and the light of magic shines. And in the specially made crystal coffin in the middle. Prince Chen lay there quietly.
Under the effect of magic, in this crystal coffin. Remains can be stored for many days without decay. Looking from afar at this moment, he was lying there quietly, as if he was in deep sleep, still maintaining the appearance he had when he was alive. Even under the influence of magic. There was even a hint of luster on his face. It was as if he would wake up with his eyes open at any moment.
Du Wei walked in. At a glance, he saw Prince Chen lying in the crystal coffin. Suddenly, there was a trace of sourness in my heart.
In the vagueness, it seems to have seen it. previous years. Under the tower in the Imperial Magical Guild. The young Prince Chen was wearing a flowing robe. Smile towards yourself...
"My name is Chen, Chen Augustine. It's my full name."
And on the day of the coup, standing on the wall of the imperial city. That calm and composed face faced the rebels with swords like forests. Still smiling confidently. He made a bold statement: "I will make you a Duke, Duke of Tulip! As long as my imperial flag of thorns is flying, on this continent, tulips will bloom undefeated!"
Du Wei thought about it. His expression was a little dazed, but suddenly he strode up, walked directly to the coffin, and quietly looked at the people in the coffin.
Taking a deep breath, he suddenly stretched out his hand again, holding the coffin with both hands...
His move. Undoubtedly impolite. Fortunately, Charlie behind him didn't say anything. It's just that the two palace guards who were following Charlie changed their colors at the same time. Just about to stop Du Wei, Charlie waved his hand. He shook his head to signal them to shut up.
Looking and watching. Du Wei seemed to tremble. But suddenly turned around. Looking straight into Charlie's eyes: "Your Majesty, I have an unfeeling request, and you must agree to it."
"Uh... Teacher, please tell me."
Du Wei took a deep breath, shook his head, and forced a smile: "I... I want to stay here alone for a while, I have something to say. I want to talk to the late king alone."
The palace guards next to him changed their colors at the same time, Du Weidi's request was no longer impolite, the establishment was just nonsense!
He is a foreign minister. How could he be allowed to stay alone in the mourning hall of the late king
Unexpectedly, Charlie agreed without hesitation. He said softly: "Okay! I know there is a special kind of friendship between the teacher and the father. I understand the teacher's mood, so I will go out first... Teacher, you can go to the study to find me later."
After finishing speaking, Charlie waved his hand and said coldly, regardless of the guard's eyes, "Everyone, come out with me."
The emperor has spoken. Where did the guard dare to tell the difference? Just after walking out of the mourning hall. The "Muse" couldn't help frowning and said in a low voice: "This Duke Tulip...huh!"
Charlie stopped in his tracks. Taking a deep look at her, he suddenly frowned and said, "Shut up."
Seeing the change of "Muse"'s face, Charlie sighed: "You don't understand, the relationship between my father and teacher, no one else understands, even I don't understand, let alone you."
finished. Pulling the girl, he walked away all the way.
In the hall. Du Wei casually sat cross-legged beside the coffin. Leaning lazily on the coffin. Holding the coffin lid with his hands, he was silent for a long, long time. finally…
"Chen. You... You. Really gone... Really gone."
For a long time. Du Wei said this softly as if sighing.
this sentence. It seems to be floating. But it seems to contain an indescribable deep meaning...
talking. Du Wei's hand actually tapped twice on the coffin. The smile on the face is a little sad. It was also a bit bitter, his tone was very calm and calm, as if chatting with an old friend: "To be honest, until just now, I still had three-point hopes in my heart, hoping that you were not really dead, alas. I always felt that , People like you. How could you die so easily, you bastard... oh."
Du Wei shook his head. His eye sockets were a little red, but he seemed to raise his hand slightly. With a quick touch in the corner of his eyes, he continued to smile and said: "I always think about a few years ago. On the Palace Square, you guy. One back hand after another, one hole card after another hole card, and finally your brother The eldest prince is cornered, you bastard... you like to keep everything to yourself, and you never want to reveal your whole truth to others, so, on my way here, I still have some illusions in my heart, I just hope, This time, you came up with a trick again. Pretend to be dead, and trick me into being a big fool. Du Wei forced a smile again, and said in a low voice: "Hey, you bastard... You used to like to make some tricks Let people drill. Why... don't lie to me this time? You... I really hope you're lying to me again. well. You, alas... why don't you lie to me. you guy. "
"Actually, when I think about it occasionally, the two of us are quite interesting. I read the general history of the mainland, which seems to be the history of the empire. There are very few monarchs and ministers like us. Haha! Ha! But, now you are missing , I feel so boring by myself. You understand my thoughts, and I can also guess your intentions. You took me, a down-and-out little nobleman, to become the Duke of Tulip in just a few years. Admiral of the Empire... Sigh , You know... Well. I dare not tell you this when you were alive. I heard that in the aristocratic circle of the imperial capital. There are even some boring bird people. I actually guessed. Do you guys like masculinity? There are even some despicable bastards, guessing if there is some ulterior secret between you and me, hahaha. Tell me. It’s funny, isn’t it.”
After another pause, Du Wei seemed to have tears in his eyes: "But we know that you trust me and I trust you too. That day, on the imperial city, your brother's rebels Down below. You are still joking with me... Sigh. Do you know, that day. In fact, I almost wanted to kill you, but, you bastard, you actually brought a bottle of magic potion to me with a smile on your face... Hey, Hey! I've always wanted to ask you. That day. Did you see that I had murderous thoughts in my heart? But you deliberately took a bottle of potion to impress me? You guys have always been so cunning, Hehe! I guess, you must have done it on purpose. Hahahahahaha... "
Although Du Wei laughed hard. But after all, I couldn't stop the tears from flowing out of my eyes.
Slowly, he stood up again, looking at Prince Chen lying in the coffin.
"Damn! I seldom shed tears, but now because of you, I shed tears again! If you see this, you will definitely laugh at me again."
As he spoke, Du Wei wiped his eyes. He restrained his smile. Staring at the person in the coffin for a long time, finally. He spoke slowly and in a solemn tone. Said softly: "Hi. I have something to tell you..."
Take a deep breath. Du Wei looked at Prince Chen's face. The tone is very serious: "You are dead. I am very sad... Sincerely!"