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Chapter 275 Du Wei's Proposal
Du Wei had never thought that the Rowling family would have such a relationship with the Imperial Family.
Based on Philip's remarks, this guy was indeed worthy of being a disciple recommended by Grand Scholar Blue Ocean. He had a deep understanding of the way of the Emperor — although he acted like a rookie when he first came to the Northwest. However, that was all due to his lack of experience. In fact, his theoretical foundation was very deep under Blue Ocean's guidance. Otherwise, he wouldn't have won Du Wei's trust with his outstanding performance in just one year.
Although Du Wei was smart and well-read, he had been self-taught since he was young. After all, no one had truly taught him or enlightened him about the political tactics of the Di family.
Not to mention, the Rollin family was also involved! Since Duwei was a child, he naturally couldn't have heard anything about it. It was even more impossible for the family's literature and information to have even half a sentence about it!
What Philip said about the Rowling family, Du-Wei really hadn't heard of it. It turned out that when he read about the family's internal documents at home, when mentioning the marriage with the Augustinian Royal Family, it was described in a glorious tone. It only said that the Rowling family was valued by the Royal Family and that it was the glory of the Rollin family. It was also a reflection of their status in the Empire and so on.
It's just that Du Wei never thought about how it would feel to be cut by a soft knife on his body.
Perhaps … only his father, who was currently in Rollin's hometown, knew the truth.
Thinking of this, Du Wei could no longer listen to what Philip was saying to the others. In his mind, Saimel's faint sigh seemed to be filled with endless meaning. Du Wei couldn't bear to think about it, he didn't dare to think about it …
He tried to communicate with Saimel, but the woman did not respond.
She was just a magical creature, but she was becoming more and more like Saimel herself …
Philip was in the middle of a discussion with the generals. Seeing that Du Wei was distracted, he couldn't help but close his mouth. After looking at Du Wei for a while, he called out in a low voice, "Sir, Duke?"
"Hmm?" Du Wei frowned and came back to his senses. He glanced at Philip and then at the generals. He forced a smile and said, "Philip's speech just now was very interesting. I was a little entranced." After pondering for a moment, he asked, "Philip, according to your analysis, this marriage alliance is clearly a trap …"
"Yes! That's right! " Dadaneier was the first to shout out. He was wholeheartedly thinking for Du Wei, "Since it is a trap! Hmph, this Augustine Family's people are too treacherous! Now that Sir Duke doesn't have any disloyalty, they are going to use such a trick on Sir Duke! "
Philip smiled bitterly and looked at Du Wei. Du Wei understood and waved his hand to stop Dadaneier from continuing. Then he smiled and said, "This is not considered insidious. It is just that as an Emperor, the art of controlling is nothing more than dividing, drawing and balancing. Regardless of whether I have any disloyalty, as an Emperor, it is impossible for him to watch a person with too much power appear under him and remain indifferent. This is not considered insidious by His Highness Chen, it is just his usual practice. From his standpoint, this is the right thing to do. If he allowed such a person to appear under him and did nothing, then he would be a fool. "
These generals are not careless in war, but when it comes to politics, they are not good at it. The only one who is slightly better is General 250. After all, Longbottom suffered from the political struggle in the past. After being imprisoned for so many years, he finally opened his eyes a little. Although he may not be proficient, but he was able to point out the crux of the matter. Grinning from ear to ear, he looked at Du Wei and then at Philip: "If that's the case, then the marriage will be a trap, but if we don't, then the royal family will be suspicious … … It seems contradictory, but since Mr. Philip can analyze it so clearly, then there must be a solution."
Looking at the fat man's eyes, it is clear that this kind of scheming is what you aides are best at … …
Philip's temperament is usually very calm, cautious and polite to everyone. Although he is Du Wei's chief aide, he never put on airs. So his relationship with Du Wei's subordinates is also good. At this moment, everyone is looking at this young aide, waiting for him to say something.
In the end, Philip is still young. Under the watchful eyes of everyone, he couldn't help but blush a little. Coughing, he said: "Everyone, and also Your Excellency the Duke. As I just said, I personally oppose the marriage with the royal family. Although in the short term, it will certainly improve your reputation, but ….. Hehe, if I may say something disrespectful, I'm sure you don't want to sleep next to Prince Son's spies for the next few decades. "
Du Wei faintly smiled: "Just say it directly, no need to beat around the bush."
"It is necessary to win Prince Son's trust! However, there was no need for a marriage alliance. Fortunately, the Prince Regent really values Your Excellency the Duke. And it seems his trust in Your Excellency is also very deep. So, this marriage proposal … … can be considered a relatively peaceful method without any intention of coercion. Otherwise, when the Duke arrives at the Imperial Capital and publicly brings it up in front of all the nobles and officials in the Imperial Capital … if he opens his mouth on that occasion, even if the Duke doesn't like it, you definitely won't be able to refuse! "
Du Wei thought about it for a moment and found this to be true. If Prince Son really does do that, then in a public setting, the actual ruler of the empire would take the initiative to propose marriage. If he were to refuse in public, then it would be the same as embarrassing the other party in front of everyone.
"So, fortunately, Prince Son's intentions don't seem to be that resolute. Or rather, we can't guess his intentions. It's just that his approach has given us an opportunity. What I mean is, Your Excellency … … In any case, before you return to the capital, you must set up a marriage! "
Du Wei widened his eyes: "What … … You want me to get married immediately?"
Then he shook his head again and again: "No, no, absolutely not!"
In Du-Wei's heart, the only woman he could accept and be with for the rest of his life was Vivian. Whether it's Mrs. Lister or Angel, Du Wei can't accept it in his heart.
But to take Vivian as his wife now?
After all, Duwei was a person from his previous life. Although a 15 year old Loli was very attractive and cute, but Duwei really couldn't push down a 15 year old girl whose body hadn't even matured yet. He really couldn't do such a beastly thing. Not to mention, this girl was someone he really liked and loved.
15 years old ah, in his past life, there wasn't even an ID card!
Philip looked at Du Wei's expression. Although Du Wei didn't say who he meant by "no", but most of the people in the room knew that the future Duchess must be that pure and cute female magician.
Philip smiled: "Your Excellency, I didn't say that I want you to get married immediately. After all, you are a Duke, so how can you be careless with your marriage? Even if you want to hold a wedding, you must invite Earl Raymond and Countess from the Rollin Plains. It's not good to be hasty. What I mean is … there's no need for an engagement. Let's settle this marriage first and spread the news to the outside world. Let everyone know that you're already that … hmm, what's the word you told me before … Oh right, the precious flower already has an owner! Is that what you said? "
Du Wei smiled bitterly and snappily said: "It's' the precious flower already has an owner '."
"Yes, that's right, the precious flower already has an owner." Philip smiled: "After following you for a long time, I've become a bit of a bad influence. I also feel that the words Your Excellency usually says are very reasonable."
Du Wei sighed: "You mean, you want me to get engaged?"
"Yes, an engagement. First, hold an engagement ceremony. It doesn't need to be too big of a scale, but we can invite all the influential people in the Northwest and announce the news to the public … … Hehe, first of all, I'm afraid it's not only the royal family that has their eyes on you, there's also the Lister Family and many other noble families in the capital. Once this news is out, at least a lot of families will give up on the idea and save you a lot of trouble. Second, to be honest, Miss Vivian has always been living in the Duke's mansion. Although she and you are nominally the disciple of the same teacher, you and she are both adults. If you live together without any status for a long time, there will be gossip. "
The people next to him shook their heads. Dadaneier was the first one to doubt: "But even if the Duke gets engaged, the royal family may not give up! Besides, although according to the imperial law, a Duke can only have one Duchess, there's no rule that says he can't marry another woman. As a noble, it's normal to have several wives. However, if the Emperor, um, no, the Regent, must marry his sister to the Duke, then the Princess's status will be suppressed and the Duchess' title will be hers! Vivian, this girl, I, Dadaneier, am very fond of her. In this world, she has no one to rely on except the Duke. If the Princess marries, then her status as the Duchess' wife will be taken away. It's too pitiful for her! "
Philip gently smiled: "General Dadaneier, don't worry. This is the third benefit I want to talk about! The third benefit of being engaged to Miss Vivian … … Is, no matter who the Duke gets engaged to, the royal family can still force the Princess to our Duke! However, Vivian was the only one who could not compete with her for the position of the Duchess' wife! Don't forget, what kind of background does Miss Vivian have! "
The smile on his face was gentle, but it immediately reminded the uncouth people in the room.
Yes! What is Vivian's status?
She's the disciple of the continent's number one magus, Gandorf! Not to mention others, in the Magician's Guild, there are several old monsters who are Vivian's apprentices in name!
Moreover, Vivian herself was a genuine magician of the eighth rank!
An eighth level magus, her status is much nobler than the average noble! Moreover, Vivian is still young, in the future, she will be promoted to the ninth level, it's not a strange thing! The royal family will never be willing to offend a future powerhouse of the continent! Not to mention, this powerhouse has several powerful and influential old monster apprentices!
"Even in the face of Mrs. Lister, the Princess can snatch the position of the Duchess' wife. But only Miss Vivian, the most wonderful thing is, she is not a noble, but a magus! The superior status of a magus makes the Princess embarrassed to compete with her. Since she can't compete, then with the status of the Princess, if she can't be the Duchess' wife, then it's impossible for her to be the Duke's concubine. Otherwise, the royal family's face will be lost … … Wonderful! Very wonderful! " Longbottom laughed, then went up and patted Du Wei on the shoulder: "I say, boss, what are you waiting for? Hurry up and go to the garden to pick a bunch of flowers and ask for Vivian's hand in marriage!"
Du Wei was ridiculed by this group of unscrupulous "uncles" for a while, but after thinking for a while, I'm afraid this is indeed the best way … …
Moreover, I like Vivian very much, so asking for her hand in marriage isn't too outrageous.
Thinking of this, he simply clenched his teeth and slammed the door.
•
At night, in the garden, Du Wei tightly grasped a bunch of tulips. These were specially planted by the gardeners in the Duke's mansion to match the title of "Duke Tulip".
There are no roses in the Northwest, so Du Wei grabbed a bunch of tulips and stood back and forth in the garden. He didn't go to the castle to look for Vivian.
Why?
It's funny … … Because, he … …
Well, our Duke Fiend suddenly felt very nervous!
That's right, nervous. When facing Dragons and Dragon Kings, he wasn't nervous. When facing Demon Servants, he wasn't nervous. When he dueled with Green Hat Gandorf, he wasn't nervous.
At this time, with flowers in his hand and ready to propose to his beloved, Du Wei suddenly felt his calves go soft.
"Well … … What should I say later?" Du Wei coughed twice, facing the flowers, and said to himself: "Hey, silly girl, I see that you look good, just accept this young master … … Uh, isn't this too silly?" Shaking his head, he changed to a gentle tone: "Dear Vivian, I have long liked you in my heart. In the future, if you are willing to be my wife, we will walk hand in hand … … Ugh!! No, no, it's too corny! "
Thinking for a moment, he made a serious voice: "Vivian, let me tell you, I have encountered a very dangerous matter. This matter is very troublesome, are you willing to help me? Oh? Are you willing? Then it's easy, you pack up and put on new clothes, we will immediately go down and hold the engagement ceremony … … Well, if I say this, will she be angry and kick me? "
Du Wei scratched his head and sighed a few times. Because he used too much strength to hold the flowers, he shook the bouquet of flowers to the ground. He didn't notice that he was shaking, so he couldn't help but look up and sigh loudly: "Ai! How can I say this! Vivian, oh Vivian, what should I say, so that you will agree to my proposal … … "
After Du Wei sighed with emotion, suddenly, a delicate and timid voice came from behind, making Du Wei's soul fly away.
"You, you, you … … What did you say? Me, me, me … … I, I, I … … Propose? "
Hearing this sentence, Du Wei's legs almost went soft. Looking back, in the middle of the flowers, there was a beautiful figure standing there. She was more delicate than the flowers. Her pink little face was full of blush, and her big sparkling eyes were staring straight at Du Wei. In her eyes, there was three parts shyness, three parts joy, and three parts surprise. Who else could it be but the little stuttering Master Vivian?
Du Wei's mouth was wide open. The two stared at each other like this. After a long time, Du Wei stammered: "You … … You, you, why are you here?"
Vivian suddenly lowered her head, her pair of small hands desperately rubbing the corner of her clothes. Her voice was so low that it was almost inaudible: "It's General Longlong Barton, he, he, he said that you, you are looking for me, here, and asked me to, to come down … …"
Du Wei suddenly felt a chill on his neck. He turned his head and looked to the left. Sure enough, he saw General Longbottom with a sinister smile, hiding in the flowers in the distance. His smile was extremely wretched and ambiguous. Suddenly seeing Du Wei looking over, his fat body couldn't hide in the flowers. He could only laugh, stand up, and then laugh loudly: "Your Excellency the Duke, I have solved the big problem for you, the rest is up to you!"
After saying that, he laughed and left. Du Wei was angry and embarrassed. He couldn't help but raise his hand and point a middle finger at the old fatty in the distance.
Vivian suddenly raised her head and looked at Du Wei in a daze. She faintly sighed: "You … … What you just said, is it true? You, you really want to propose to me? "
At this point, Du Wei simply hardened his scalp and gritted his teeth to meet Vivian's gaze: "That's right! I want to propose, you … … Cough cough! Are you going to marry me? "
Vivian's face immediately revealed a happy expression, but just as she was about to nod, she asked doubtfully: "You … … You just looked at General Longbottom … … You, your hand gesture is … …."
Du Wei looked at his hand that was still giving the middle finger and quickly withdrew it. He smiled embarrassedly and said: "This, you don't understand, I am very happy, happy, happy … … and grateful. Mm, that's right, this gesture means gratitude. I am very grateful to General Longbottom. I didn't know what to say, but he called you out. Speaking of which, I am really grateful to him. "
At this point, Du Wei suddenly saw Vivian's helpless appearance and immediately scolded himself for being an idiot. He quickly took a few steps forward and gently pulled one of Vivian's hands. Then, he took a deep breath and knelt down on one knee.
Vivian was startled and was about to dodge when 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 to me … …"
Du Wei smiled and tightened his grip on Vivian's small hand. Then, he softly said: "Vivian, I don't know what to say. It's just that, my feelings for you, you should understand. You … … Uh, you … … Mm, then, that … … If you think I am a good person, you, you, you, you can accept me! "
Heaven is my witness, the Duke of the Tulip Family, who is usually glib tongued, crafty and eloquent, is actually so clumsy in his first marriage proposal. If this were to spread out, who knows how many people would be shocked.
Tears welled up in Vivian's eyes, which were filled with bliss and joy. Then, a hint of panic appeared in her eyes, and she finally nodded gently. However, she was too embarrassed to say anything, and could only give a soft "Mhmm".
Du Wei didn't hear her and was still somewhat anxious: "This … … Vivian, say something! Yes or no … … You, you give me an answer, okay? "
But this Vivian's personality was extremely thin skinned and shy. When she was asked by Du Wei, her heart became more and more shy, but she couldn't say anything. Finally, she twisted her body and affectionately looked up. She pulled her small hand out of Du Wei's grasp and raised it … … Then … …
Then … …
She gave Duwei a white, tender, and charming … middle finger.
Du Wei's face immediately fell. "What … what does this mean?"
Vivian said shyly, "Didn't you just say that it means … I … I'm happy, happy, and grateful …"
Du Wei: "…"
Fine … Fine.
It was the first time in my life that I proposed to her, and she replied with a middle finger.
Uh … should our Duke be crying in his heart? Or should he laugh?
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