Du Wei never thought that the Luo Lin family would have such a relationship with the imperial royal family's machinations.
Judging from Philip's remarks, this guy is worthy of being a disciple highly recommended by the scholars of Blue Ocean University. He is indeed very knowledgeable in the art of emperors and tactics. Although when he first came to the Northwest, he acted like a rookie.
.But that was all due to lack of experience. In fact, his theoretical foundation was deeply trained by Lan Hai. Otherwise, he would not have won the Du Wei title in just one year with his outstanding performance.
of trust.
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 or enlightened him about this kind of political strategy and the imperial family's power.
What's more, it actually involves the Luo Lin family itself! If Semel's husband, the great-great-grandmother's husband, died in something unusual... then such a thing is absolutely impossible within the Luo Lin family.
I said half a word of it! Since Du Wei was a child, it was naturally impossible for him to hear any rumors. There is no way that there is even a single sentence in the family documents and information!
Duwei had never heard of the old things Philip said about the Luo Lin family. It turned out that the documents within the family that he read at home mentioned the marriage with the Augustinian royal family, and they were all explained in a glorious tone.
, it can only be said that the Luo Lin family is valued by the royal family, which is the glory of the Luo Lin family and a reflection of its status in the empire.
However, Du Wei had never thought about how it would feel when this soft knife was cut on his body.
I'm afraid... only my father, who is now in Luo Lin's hometown, knows it well.
Thinking of this, Du Wei could no longer listen to what Philip was saying to everyone. In his mind, Semel's faint sigh seemed to be full of infinite meaning, which Du Wei couldn't even bear to think about, and didn't dare to think about...
I just tried to communicate with Semel repeatedly, but this woman stopped giving any response.
She is obviously just a magical creature, but she looks more and more like Semmel herself...
Philip was discussing with the generals. Seeing that Du Wei was distracted, he couldn't help but closed his mouth. He looked at Du Wei for a while and then called in a low voice: "Your Excellency, Your Majesty the Duke?"
"Huh?" Du Wei frowned, came back to his senses, glanced at Phillip, then looked at the generals, and forced a smile: "What Phillip said just now was wonderful, I was a little fascinated after listening to it." After pondering for a while, he asked.
: "Philip, according to your analysis, this royal marriage is clearly a trap..."
"Yes! That's right!" Dardaniel was the first to call out, but he was thinking about Duwei wholeheartedly: "Since it is a trap! Humph, this Augustine family member is too insidious! Now the Duke is not
There is nothing wrong with them, they are going to use such a dirty trick against the Duke!"
Philip gave a bitter smile and glanced at Du Wei. Du Wei understood, waved his hand to stop Dardaniel's intention to speak, and then said with a smile: "This is not a sinister thing. It's just that as an emperor, he can control his subordinates."
Techniques have always been nothing more than means of differentiation, win-win, and balance. Regardless of whether I have different intentions or not, as an emperor, it is impossible for me to watch a figure with too concentrated power appear under my command without being indifferent. This is not considered sinister by His Highness Chen, it is just a common practice.
.From his standpoint, this is the right thing to do. It would be foolish for him to allow such powerful officials to appear and do nothing."
These generals are unambiguous in fighting, but when it comes to these political maneuvers, it is no longer the case. The only one who is slightly more outstanding is the 250th General. After all, Longbottom had suffered the hardships of political struggles before he entered the army.
After many years in prison, he finally got some ideas. Although he may not be proficient, he still hit the point in one sentence. He grinned widely, looked at Du Wei with a smile, then looked at Phillip, and said: "
In this case, if we marry, we have fallen into a trap again, and if we do not marry, we are afraid of royal suspicion... It seems contradictory, but since Mr. Philip can analyze it so clearly, there must be a solution."
The look in the fat man's eyes clearly meant: This kind of intrigue is what you staff are best at...
Philip usually has a very calm temperament, is cautious and polite to everyone. Although he is Du Wei's chief staff, he has never had any airs, so he has a good relationship with all the generals under Du Wei.
At this moment, everyone was looking at the young staff member, waiting for what he would say.
After all, Philip was still young and in front of everyone, he couldn't help but blush slightly, coughed, and then said: "Everyone, there is also the Duke. As I said just now, I am personally opposed to marrying into the royal family. Although in the short term, for Your Excellency,
His reputation has been improved, but...hey, to say something disrespectful, I think you, the Duke, don’t want to sleep with Prince Chen’s eyeliner next to you in the next few decades.”
Du Wei smiled lightly: "Just say it directly, no need to beat around the bush."
"It is inevitable to win the trust of Prince Chen! But marriage is not necessary. Fortunately, the regent really values the Duke, and it seems that his inner trust in the Duke is also very deep.
So, this proposal of marriage... can be considered as a relatively gentle method, without any intention of force. Otherwise, if the Duke arrives at the imperial capital, at the banquet, in front of many wealthy and noble officials in the imperial capital, then mention it publicly... that
On this occasion, if he opens his mouth, even if you are not happy, Your Majesty the Duke, you will definitely not be able to refuse!"
Du Wei thought about it, and it was indeed true. If Prince Chen really did that, the actual ruler of the empire would take the initiative to propose marriage to him in public. If he refused in public, it would be equivalent to embarrassing the other party in public. Indeed,
inappropriate.
"So, fortunately, Prince Chen doesn't seem to be so determined, or in other words, we can't guess his intentions, but his actions also give us a chance. I mean, sir... Anyway, here.
Before returning to the imperial capital for the first time, you must make an appointment to get married!"
Du Wei's eyes widened: "What...you want me to get married immediately?"
Then he shook his head repeatedly: "No, no, this is absolutely not possible!"
In Du Wei's heart, Vivian is the only woman he thinks he can accept and stay with for the rest of his life. Other women, whether it is Mrs. Lister or Angel, Du Wei cannot accept in his heart.
.
But, marry Vivian as your wife now?
After all, Du Wei was from the previous life. Although the fifteen-year-old Luo Li was very attractive and cute, Du Wei really wanted to push down a fifteen-year-old girl who was not even physically mature. He still
He really couldn't do such an animal thing, let alone this girl, whom he really liked and loved.
I was fifteen years old. In my previous life, I didn’t even have an ID card!
Philip saw 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 did not say that I want you to get married immediately. After all, as a duke, how can you have a hasty marriage? Even if a wedding is to be held, Count Raymond and Countess must be removed from Luo Lin.
Just invite Pingyuan. You can’t do it in a hurry. What I mean is...there is no need to get engaged. Set up the marriage first, spread the news to the outside world, and let everyone know that you are already the one...well, you and I used to
What's the name of that word I said... By the way, the precious flower already has an owner! Is that what you say?"
Du Wei gave a bitter smile and said angrily: "It's 'Famous flowers have owners'."
"Yes, that's right. Even famous flowers have their owners." Philip said with a smile: "I have been with you for a long time, and I am really a little impatient. The sentences you usually say are very reasonable to me.
of."
Du Wei sighed: "You mean, let me get engaged?"
"It's an engagement. Let's hold an engagement ceremony first. It doesn't need to be too large, but we can invite all the well-known people in the northwest to be present, and announce the news to the outside world... Hehe. First of all. I want to pay attention to you now.
I'm afraid it's not just the royal family, but also the Liszt family, and many wealthy families in the imperial capital. Once this news comes out, it will at least stop many families from thinking about it, and you will save a lot of trouble. Secondly, to be honest,
Miss Vivian has always lived in the Duke's Mansion. Although she and you are nominally the disciples of the same teacher, after all, you and her are both adults. Living together without status will lead to gossip after a long time.
.”
Someone next to him shook his head, and Dardaniel was the first to wonder: "But in this way, even if the Duke gets engaged, the royal family may not give up! Besides, according to the imperial code, as a Duke, you can only have one Duchess.
, but it didn’t say that you are not allowed to marry another woman. As a noble, it is normal to have several wives. However, if the emperor, um, no, is the regent, he must marry his sister to the duke, the status of the royal princess
Press it down, the title of Duchess must belong to her! I, Dardanelle, like this girl Vivian very much. She alone has no one to rely on in the world except the Duke. If the princess marries
When she came over, her position as a wife was robbed, and it was too pitiful for her!"
Philip smiled softly: "General Dardanelle, don't worry. This is the third benefit I want to say! The third benefit of being engaged to Miss Vivian... is that, regardless of the Duke or any other woman,
Even if we are engaged, the royal family can still force the princess to us adults! But only Vivian, no one can compete with her for the title of the Duchess's wife! Don't forget, our Miss Vivian
What’s the background!”
He had a gentle smile on his face, but he immediately alerted the big bosses in the room.
Yes! What is Vivian’s identity?
Disciple of Gandolf, the No. 1 magister in the mainland! Among other things, there are several old monster-level people in the Magic Guild, and they are nominal senior brothers with Vivian!
And Vivian herself is a genuine eighth-level magician!
An eighth-level great magician has a much nobler status than ordinary nobles! What’s more, Vivian is still young. It will not be unusual for her to advance to the ninth level in the future! The royal family will never be willing to offend someone rashly.
He is the future strongest person in the mainland! What’s more, this strong person also has several old monster brothers with extraordinary strength and great influence?
"Even facing Mrs. Lister, the princess can steal the position of the head wife. But the best thing about Master Vivian is that she is not a noble, but a magician! The magician's transcendent status makes the princess not even think about it.
I have the nerve to argue with her. Since I can't argue with her, then with the princess's identity and status, if she can't become the main wife, then she can't condescend to be the Duke's little wife. Otherwise, the royal family will lose face... It's really wonderful.
Very good! Very wonderful!" Longbottom laughed, then walked up and patted Du Wei on the shoulder: "I said, boss, what are you waiting for? Hurry up to the garden to pick a handful of flowers and find Weiwei.
Go and propose to that little girl!"
Du Wei was ridiculed by these unscrupulous "uncles" for a while, and after thinking about it for a while, I'm afraid this is indeed the best way...
Moreover, I originally liked Vivian very much. Proposing to her was not an outrageous thing.
Thinking of this, he gritted his teeth and walked out.
At night, in the garden, Du Wei held a handful of tulips tightly in his hands. These were specially planted by the gardeners in the Duke's Palace in order to live up to the title of "Tulip Duke".
There are no roses here in the northwest. Du Wei grabbed a handful of tulips, but stood pacing back and forth in the garden, and did not go to the castle to look for Vivian.
Why?
It's funny to say...because he...
Well, our little devil Duke suddenly felt very nervous!
Yes, he was nervous. He was not nervous when he faced the Dragon King of the Dragon Clan. He was not nervous when he faced the devil's servant. He was not nervous when he dueled with the cuckold Gandalf.
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.
"Hmm... what should I say later?" Du Wei coughed twice, faced the flowers, and said to himself: "Hey, little silly girl, I think you look good, so just follow my young master... uh
"Isn't that too arrogant?" He shook his head and changed to a gentle tone: "Dear Vivian, I have always liked you in my heart. In the future life, you are willing to be my
Wife, let’s go through this together hand in hand... ugh!! No, no, it’s too disgusting!”
After thinking for a while, he made a serious voice again: "Vivian, let me tell you, I have encountered an extremely dangerous thing. This matter is very troublesome. Are you willing to help me? Oh? Yes? That will be easy to handle.
Now, you pack up and put on new clothes, and we’ll go down and hold the engagement ceremony right away... Well, if I say that, will she be so angry that she kicks me?"
Du Wei scratched his scalp hard and lamented a few times. Because the hand holding the flowers was too hard, all the flowers in the handful of flowers were shaken off. He had a handful of bare flower stems in his hand, and he didn't notice the shaking. He couldn't help but sigh loudly to the sky.
He shouted: "Oh! How can I say this! Vivian, Vivian, what can I say before you agree to my proposal..."
After Du Wei finished speaking so loudly and with emotion, suddenly, a timid voice came from behind, which made Du Wei lose his mind.
"You, you, you... what did you say? Propose to me, me, me... please, please...?"
After hearing these words, Du Wei's legs almost gave out. When he turned around, he saw a pretty figure standing there among the flowers. The person was among the flowers, but he was even more delicate than the flowers, with a pink face.
Her little face was full of blush, and her big blinking eyes were staring straight at Du Wei. In her eyes, there were three parts shyness, three parts joy, and three parts surprise. She was not a little silly girl, but she was the Great Master Ba Vivian.
who?
Du Wei opened his mouth wide open, and the two of them just stared at me and me at you. After a long while, Du Wei hesitated and said: "You... you, why are you here?"
Vivian suddenly lowered her head, rubbing the corners of her clothes with her small hands, and her voice was even lower and could not be heard: "It's General Longlong Barton, 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. He turned his head and looked to the left. Sure enough, he saw Longbottom, the 250-year-old general, hiding among the flowers in the distance with a wicked smile. His smile was extremely obscene and ambiguous. Suddenly he saw Du Wei
Looking over here, his fat body could not be hidden among the flowers. He could only laugh, stood up, and laughed loudly: "Your Majesty, I have solved the big problem for you. The rest is up to you."
La!"
After saying that, he burst into laughter and walked away. Du Wei was so embarrassed that he couldn't help but raise his hand and gave the old fat man a middle finger in the distance.
Vivian suddenly raised her head, looked at Du Wei blankly, and sighed faintly: "You... what you just said, is it true? Do you really ask for a marriage proposal?"
At this point, Du Wei simply gave up and gritted his teeth and looked at Vivian: "Not bad! It's just a proposal, you... ahem! Will you marry me?"
Vivian's face immediately showed a happy look, but just as she was about to nod, she said doubtfully: "You... you just looked at General Longbottom... as if he was very unhappy... you, this gesture of yours is...
?”
Du Wei glanced at his hand with the middle finger raised, quickly took it back, and said with a smile: "This, you don't understand, I am very happy, happy, joyful... and grateful. Well,
Yes, this gesture means gratitude. I am very grateful to General Longbottom. I didn't know how to say it, but he called you out. Speaking of which, I really thank him."
Having said this, Du Wei suddenly saw Vivian's helpless look, and immediately cursed himself for being a fool. He quickly walked up a few steps, gently held one of Vivian's hands, and then took a deep breath.
Kneel down on one knee.
Vivian was startled and was about to run away, but Du Wei stopped her and said with a smile: "Okay, this is how a proposal should be, don't move."
"But, but, you are a Duke, how, how can you kneel, kneel to me..."
Du Wei smiled, squeezed Vivian's little hand a little harder, and then said softly: "Vivian, I don't know how to say it. It's just that you should understand my feelings for you. You
...Uh, you...well, then...if you think I'm a good person, you, you, just follow me!"
As God testifies, Duke Tulip, who is usually smooth-tongued, scheming and eloquent, turned out to be so clumsy during his first proposal in his life. If word got out, it would break the eyes of many people.
Vivian's eyes turned red, her big eyes were full of happiness and joy, and then she started to panic slightly. She finally nodded gently, but she was too embarrassed to speak, so she just said softly, "Yeah
"Sounded.
Du Wei didn't hear it, and was still a little anxious: "Well... Vivian, you need to say something! Okay or not... You, can you give me an answer?"
But this Vivian was originally very thin-skinned and shy. When Du Wei asked her anxiously, she became even more shy and speechless. She finally twisted her body, then raised her head lovingly,
He took out the little hand held by Du Wei, raised it... and then...
Then……
He gave Du Wei a white, tender, pretty...middle finger.
Du Wei's face immediately collapsed: "What...what does this mean?"
Vivian coyly said: "Didn't you just say that what this means is...I...I feel happy, joyful, and grateful..."
Du Wei: "..."
Okay...okay.
It was the first time in my life that I proposed marriage, and the woman answered me with a middle finger.
Uh... Our Lord Duke, should you cry in your heart? Or should you laugh?