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Chapter 277 "Because I'm Du Wei!"
At the banquet, everyone curiously looked at the beauty who suddenly broke in. They wondered what her identity was and how she was related to the Duke of the Tulip Family.
Elder Yan, who was in charge of the guards outside the banquet, was a little surprised. How did this beauty silently pass by the guards outside and suddenly break in?
Regarding this question, Dadaneier didn't find it strange at all. Those who know Medusa's true identity are very clear. With this snake beauty's ability, how could a few guards stop her?
Angel's heart was beating fast as she nervously stared at Queen Medusa. Seeing Du Wei and her drinking the Millennium Eye, Angel's heart was full of complex feelings. On one hand, she was relieved that her sister could avoid losing her lifespan. On the other hand … …
Who was this stunningly beautiful woman? As a woman, as an extremely beautiful girl, Angel couldn't help but feel curious about Medusa, who was even more beautiful than her. More importantly … …
After drinking the Millennium Eye, this woman, she … … Why hasn't she opened her eyes?
As soon as she opens her eyes, Du Wei will fall in love with her, right?
She, she … …
Angel carefully stared at Medusa's face, but what made her even more nervous is that Medusa's eyes were closed from beginning to end. It's as if she has no intention of opening her eyes to see who is who.
This woman … … She can't be blind, right?
Angel guessed in her heart.
Compared to her sister's wild imagination, Mrs. Lister's mind is much simpler. When the wine glass was taken away, Mrs. Lister's mind went completely blank as she watched her carefully prepared trump card being destroyed like that.
It's over! That was the last Thousand Year Eye!
But Miss Nicole didn't seem to notice the many eyes around her. Gently putting down the glass, she smiled and said: "Well, I heard you are going to the capital. This time, you must take me with you. Don't think of leaving me alone in a corner. Otherwise … I will be very angry. "
The last few words made Du Wei feel a chill at the back of his head.
This Miss Nicole wasn't his subordinate. The reason why she followed him back and forth was because she was in a good mood. If he angered her … If this woman really got angry, she could easily create a huge problem for him.
After that, Her Majesty Queen Medusa turned around and left. Only sighs and meaningful glances were left in the banquet hall. Many people had the same thought in their minds.
[Our young Duke is very romantic ah ….]
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Medusa's departure seemed to have drained the Lister sisters of their strength. Their complexion was pale, and the toasts that followed were even more soulless. Even the shrewd Mrs. Lister was clearly flustered when she spoke. Seeing this, Du Wei couldn't help but feel a little suspicious. But since he didn't have a clue, he didn't think too much about it.
Then, after the toast was over, Mrs. Lister used the excuse of not feeling well and quietly left without waiting for the ceremony to begin. Angel took a deep look at Du Wei standing in front of her and sighed for the rest of her life before following her sister out.
For the guests, this was nothing more than a small interlude. It's nothing more than another topic for gossip when they go back. The next engagement ceremony is the main event.
As the honor guard blew the ceremonial horn, the people outside opened the banquet hall's main entrance. Dressed up, Vivian finally appeared in front of everyone.
This year's fifteen-year-old Vivian's body hasn't fully grown yet. Although she lacks the charm of a mature woman, she's still pure and lovely. The tailor and etiquette master of the Duke's mansion are indeed not incompetent. Dressed in a pure white dress, Vivian's unique pure and innocent aura is perfectly suited for today's ceremony. White symbolizes purity and holiness, so it's very fitting for the atmosphere of today's ceremony.
Vivian seemed to be a little ill at ease. Her eyes were somewhat evasive, not daring to meet the gazes of the people around her. Step by step, she seemed to be nervous. Even the bouquet of tulips she's tightly clenched in her white and tender hands were slightly trembling.
The design of the narrow waist dress made her chest, which was only slightly visible, bigger than the actual size. And the carefully designed hairstyle made her originally soft long hair, revealing the curve of her long neck. In this way, it made her more feminine. She's just like a graceful and beautiful girl, no longer looking like an underage girl.
This kind of dressing also made Du Wei feel relieved … … No matter what, if he were to get engaged with a girl who looks very young, he would still feel guilty.
Vivian was a little nervous. Her steps were a little faster. Before the ceremonial horn was blown, she had already arrived in front of Du Wei. Looking at Vivian's carefully dressed face, Du-Wei couldn't help but smile. His eyes immediately softened.
This girl seems to have been tormented by a few makeup masters from the palace for a long time. There was a light layer of makeup on her hibiscus like face. Her lips, which were originally lacking in color, had a slight redness to them. As for her cheeks, there was a tinge of redness, which made the girl's shy and beautiful appearance even more obvious.
Du Wei reached out and held Vivian's hand. Feeling the sweat on the girl's palm, he also felt that the other's hand was a little cold. Du Wei smiled softly and whispered: "Are you cold?"
Vivian raised her head, blinked her eyes, and carefully whispered: "No … … I'm not cold."
In fact, it's already winter. Although in the banquet hall of the Duke's castle, the fireplace was burning, but for someone like Vivian who was only wearing a thin dress, it's still a little cold. And magicians have never been known for their physical fitness.
Du Wei felt Vivian's cold little hand. His heart gave birth to pity, and he pulled her to his side. Vivian was still nervous, but when she stood next to Du Wei and was held by Du Wei's warm hand, her heart suddenly relaxed a lot.
Many guests focused their eyes on Vivian's body. Although the previous position of the Lister sisters, and the speculation about the mysterious beauty that appeared like an interlude, and so on, made people a little more gossipy. But when Vivian appeared, this pure and beautiful girl immediately won the favor of all the guests present.
The Duke … … has a lot of luck with women! This female mage, Vivian, was actually so beautiful!
As usual, because Du Wei is not a follower of the Shrines, such a ceremony was not hosted by the Shrines. And Mard, who was originally a coachman, was once again pulled up by Du Wei to play the role of an elder. After all, this impromptu ceremony was too late to invite Du Wei's parents from the Rollin Plains.
Although Mard was originally a coachman, Du Wei still sincerely treats this loyal old servant as a family member. As for whether a coachman should stand on the stage in such an occasion …. This question, even the Duke himself doesn't care, so who would dare to say anything?
After the vows, the two officially set the engagement. After that, all the guests who were present presented their gifts. Among them, Count Biliaibuer's gift was the most valuable. This rich count gave a hundred pairs of pearls produced in Southeast Asia, as well as a variety of jewelry and diamonds, which are usually the favorite things of women.
However, Vivian didn't seem to have much interest in these vulgar things that women like. Instead, it was General Longbottom's gift that made Vivian the most excited. This 250 general gave a pair of purebred prairie shepherd dogs that were just born a month ago. It is said that dogs belong to the noble bloodline ….
Naturally, the other guests also expressed that Du-Wei had made a small fortune through the engagement ceremony.
After the brief ceremony ended and the guests dispersed, Vivian showed a relaxed expression. This little girl who is used to being low-key is not suitable for such an occasion.
But when Du Wei pulled her hand and led her back to the room, she suddenly became nervous.
Looking at Du Wei turn around and close the door, Vivian's heart immediately jumped to her throat ….
He, he …. he can't be thinking of …
Her heart suddenly beat 180 times faster!
Although she already has feelings for Du Wei, being able to set the engagement with Du Wei in front of everyone today has made her young girl's heart full of happiness and joy. Although she and Du Wei have a close relationship, the two's most intimate actions are only occasionally when Du Wei quietly hugs and kisses her.
Usually, these actions are enough to make Vivian blush for a long time.
Tonight …. tonight ….
Du Wei had a mischievous smile on his face as he walked in front of Vivian. Looking at this little girl's pair of small hands, fingers twisting and biting her lips, like a frightened deer, he smiled gently, walked in front of Vivian, and pulled her to sit by the bed.
This is Vivian's bedroom. This is not the first time that Du Wei has come in. But at such a moment like tonight, in Vivian's eyes, Du Wei's every move seems to have an "ulterior motive". Although she does not really resist Du Wei in her heart …. In other words, the young girl's heart has long been prepared to give herself to him. But after all, when it comes to the end, it is inevitable to be nervous.
Du Wei held Vivian's wrist and suddenly smiled, "Your pulse is so fast. Are you afraid of me?"
"Mm …." Vivian nodded subconsciously, then realized that this answer is not appropriate, and quickly shook her head, "Ah, no!"
Every time he sees this little girl's flustered and helpless look, Du Wei can't help but have some thoughts of deliberately bullying her. He laughed softly, "Then what's wrong with you? Nervous? "
"Mm …." Vivian felt that Du Wei is too close, and even the other party's breath is on her face. She can't help but feel her face burning.
Her heart is nervous to the extreme, and her mind is a blank. She doesn't know why, but she suddenly remembered that before the ceremony today, when she was dressing up in the room, the few palace etiquette masters taught her the etiquette and …. those embarrassing things.
At this moment, the little girl is nervous to the extreme, but it makes her imagination run wild …. Do, do I really have to do this? After all, the man in front of me is no longer the simple "Du Wei" I know. He is already my future husband.
Thinking of this, Vivian's heart steeled, and with the determination to die, she stood up and walked in front of Du Wei. Her body and movements were a little stiff, and her voice was trembling with nervousness, but she still followed the instructions taught by the palace etiquette masters today. She put on a feminine posture, and with a "soft and charming" voice, she whispered, "Duke, Duke … .I, I will undress you …."
After saying that, her face was so red that it almost oozed blood, but she still reached out with trembling hands, and unbuttoned Du Wei's clothes.
Looking at this innocent girl acting like a little married woman, Du Wei almost burst out laughing. Vivian has done her homework, but in her panic, her voice can't be called "soft and charming". It is soft enough, but definitely not charming. Instead, it has a bit of timidity and fear. As for unbuttoning Du Wei's clothes, it's not wrong, but because of her trembling fingers, she can't undo a single button for a long time.
The more nervous Vivian is, the worse it is. In the end, she felt wronged and at a loss. Suddenly, her nose turned sour, and tears flowed out.
Du Wei sighed, and pulled her into his arms. He lifted the little girl up, and let her sit on his lap. He hugged her waist tightly, and flicked away her tears with one hand. He smiled softly and said, "Okay, okay, it's my fault. This kind of thing, we men should take the initiative. You are an innocent girl, it is inevitable that you are nervous and scared. "
Vivian's heart felt even more wronged, but she still hugged Du Wei's neck tightly, and cried softly, "You …. Do you think I …. I am not feminine?"
Feminine?
Du Wei laughed out loud: "These things were taught to you by those court etiquette teachers today, right? Hehe, do you know what femininity is? Is it twisting your waist and pinching your nose when you talk, that's what femininity is? "
Looking into Vivian's eyes, Du Wei softly said: "You know, I like you very much. But the one I like is the Vivian I know. This girl who stutters, has a pure and kind heart, and is easily shy …. "
"But … …" Vivian seemed to hesitate for a moment, but then she said something that surprised Du-Wei a little!
"But …. I know, I can't compare to Mrs. Lister."
This sentence is very smooth, without the slightest stutter. Obviously, Vivian has been suppressing this thought in her heart for a long time!
"Eh? Why do you think so? "Du Wei was a bit surprised.
Vivian sighed faintly, and then whispered: "I …. I know. Lister, Mrs. Lister, she wants to marry you. I …. I don't have her beauty, I don't have her elegance. Even, even her sister, Angel, she is more, more like a noble lady than me. I …. I'm just a little girl living in seclusion …. I, I'm afraid I can't be a duchess. "
Du Wei sighed in his heart. It seems that although this girl is simple, she's not without worries. These things must've been troubling her for a long time.
His heart settled, he decided that it's better to say all his thoughts today, lest this girl be troubled in the future.
"Vivian, I'll be honest with you." Du Wei's arm around Vivian's waist tightened, and then he smiled: "I admit, Mrs. Lister and her sister are very beautiful …. And, they are very tempting. I'm afraid there are very few men in the world who wouldn't be tempted. But you have to understand, this' temptation 'is completely different from my feelings for you. Do you understand? "
Looking at Vivian's somewhat dazed eyes, Du Wei gently smiled: "You have to understand a man's mind. It's a man's nature to be tempted by beauty. It's just that some people show it more obviously, while others control it better. However, it doesn't mean that if you're tempted, you have to marry that woman. Temptation is only temporary. To put it bluntly, when a man is tempted by a beautiful woman, it's mostly due to physical and instinctive desire. If …. Haha, if you get that woman, the impulse will disappear. But if you really like her, then it's very different! I like you very much, because you make me feel at ease and comfortable. When I'm with you, I always feel very relaxed and happy. "
Speaking up to here, Du-Wei suddenly sighed and whispered: "Now everyone thinks I'm very popular and have great power in my hands. But, there's not a day when I don't feel great pressure! Usually, when I'm with Philip and Longbottom, all I have to do is to calculate and calculate. Today, I'm calculating others, and tomorrow, I'm calculating my own development. Every day, I'm mentally exhausted, and there's not a moment for my mind to rest. But as long as I'm with you …. "Du Wei suddenly looked into Vivian's eyes, his eyes couldn't help but reveal a trace of infatuation:" As long as I look into your eyes, seeing your clean smile, I can throw away all the worries in my heart. At least, at that moment, I can stop thinking about anything. What scheming? What Northwestern Army? I don't even need to think about it. These things …. are things that others can't give me, do you understand? "
"To me, a wife is a very simple identity." Du Wei continued: "I hope my wife is that simple. Accompany me, help me guard my home, and be my woman with peace of mind. I don't have to think about anything else, that's enough for me. At least, when I'm exhausted outside, when I'm back in my room, you can give me a simple smile and a simple environment. When I'm with you, I don't have to think about whether or not there's a deeper meaning behind your words. I don't have to worry about whether or not your smile is real or fake …. This is the wife and family I want. I can let go of all the pretense and guard, and relax myself comfortably. "
Then he looked at Vivian and whispered: "These are things that only you can give me. As for Mrs. Lister …. To be honest, when I talk to her, I have to think and guess every word she says …. Such a woman, no matter how beautiful she is, if I marry her, I'll have to guess the thoughts of others outside, and when I'm at home, I'll have to guess my wife's thoughts …. Wouldn't I be exhausted to death? What fun would there be in such a life? "
Vivian seemed to understand something and felt a little relieved. Then she couldn't help but whisper: "But … But, I know that Mrs. Lister is very, very smart. You have a lot of things to do right now, and a lot of things to worry about. She, she can help you …. "
Du Wei laughed and said: "Help me? Vivian, oh Vivian, who told you these words? Let me ask you, do I need a wife or an aide? If what I need is help in my career, I have Philip and the others. Philip can also help me, don't tell me I have to marry Philip as well? "
Vivian was shocked: "Ah! He's a man! "
"That's right!" Du Wei immediately said: "You see, if Mrs. Lister can help me in my career, I can be her friend and ally. If she's willing, I can even hire her as my aide. But …. Why must she be my wife? Just because she's' useful 'to me? You have to understand, marriage is a matter of feelings! Not because she's' useful '! If it's because she's' useful 'to you, then what's the fun in such a marriage? "
Speaking up to here, Du Wei took a deep breath: "My biggest wish right now is to have the freedom to control my life! To not be controlled by others! If even my own marriage has to be a naked exchange of interests! What freedom would there be in such a life?! "
"But … …"
Du Wei frowned: "No buts."
Reaching out his hand, he gently pinched Vivian's nose and softly smiled: "I can say a thousand words, ten thousand words, ten thousand words, but I'll say the simplest one!"
"What?"
"The biggest difference between you and Mrs. Lister!" Du Wei's eyes were full of tenderness as he stared at his fiancee in his arms: "Think about it, if I'm not a duke, would Mrs. Lister want to marry me? But you, even if I'm not a duke, I know your heart is the same for me! "
This was the true difference between the two! And it's also Du Wei's heartfelt words!
Why is it that Mrs. Lister didn't even hesitate to move her entire family to the Northwest? Why can't Du Wei be moved by all of her efforts?
It's a very simple reason!
Du Wei deeply understands that if he was still an unloved young master of the Rollin House, Mrs. Lister would never look at him! Even if he saved her life, the other party would only be grateful. She would never have the idea of marrying him! In the end, Mrs. Lister wants to marry the "Duke of the Tulip Family", not Du Wei!
Mrs. Lister wants to marry Du Wei because Du Wei is the "Duke of the Tulip Family".
However, Vivian likes Du Wei, not the "Duke of the Tulip Family"! When the two of them were stranded on Demon Island, the young man Duwei would rather eat his own grass than give his food to Vivian!
Feelings are not an exchange of interests.
Perhaps others would be willing to exchange marriage for benefits.
But I don't want to!
I want to walk the path I chose!
Because I am Du Wei!
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That night, Du Wei didn't "touch" his little fiancee. Purely because he didn't want to destroy this bud that hasn't grown yet. Perhaps … … Let's wait until she's a little older.
The two of them talked a lot, and finally, Vivian fell asleep in Duwei's arms due to exhaustion.
After dawn, Du Wei left Vivian's room early, leaving his little fiancee sleeping soundly. Then he began to prepare for his return to the capital.
In the next few days, Du Wei was very busy.
Returning to the Imperial Capital was not a casual trip. As the lord of a territory, he naturally had to meet with many influential people in the Imperial Capital. He had to maintain a good relationship with them no matter how much he wanted to. Preparing a lot of gifts is inevitable. This isn't something that Du Wei needs to curry favor with. After all, with his current status, most people would want to curry favor with him. But making friends is always necessary.
Also, after he leaves, there are many things in the Duke's mansion that need to be arranged.
In the end, Du Wei made a decision. He gathered all his subordinates and announced his decision-making power after he leaves.
"Internal affairs are not settled, ask Philip. External affairs are not settled, ask Longbottom! "
In fact, the second half of the sentence, Du Wei almost said "external affairs are not settled, ask an idiot." Fortunately, he took into account his status and changed his words at the last minute.
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In addition, Du Wei thought about the person who will return to the capital with him.
This time, there shouldn't be any danger. After all, the situation in the capital is stable and he is favored, no one will come to deal with him. Moreover, Du Wei's strength is not weak now. As long as he doesn't meet any of the strongest people in the continent, he has the strength to fight.
But … … The Dragons, after all, still have to worry. The Old dragon lost one of his sons, he won't let me go. I don't know if they are done fighting with the sinners in the north. If they are done, I'm afraid they will come looking for me. Therefore, it is necessary to bring along a few experts for protection.
However, Hussain was the first to be rejected by Du Wei. What a joke … … He is the most wanted criminal of the Shrines! If I bring him back and he is recognized by the Shrines, I will be completely finished.
Rodriguez was also rejected by Du Wei. After all, this Paladin almost killed Prince Son during the coup. He can be considered a core expert among the rebels! Prince Son must know that I recruited such an expert. The fact that he didn't say anything is already giving me a lot of face. If I bring Rodriguez back to the capital and dangle him under the nose of Prince Son, then I really don't know what I'm doing!
Then … … The Green Robe Gandorf definitely can't be brought along. First, the reason is similar to Rodriguez. Second, this old guy has an eccentric temperament. If I bring him along, I may not be able to order him around. If he makes a scene, then it will be troublesome.
In the end, out of helplessness, I still choose Queen Medusa! This queen has been neglected for too long and is gradually becoming dissatisfied. The reason why she came out with me was because I promised to take her to experience the human world. But now it seems that most of the time, I just left her sleeping in the room.
I'm afraid if it were me, I would also be full of resentment.
Moreover, on the day of the engagement, she also said that she wants to go out with me. If I refuse … … then this queen will fall out with me. That's not a fun thing to do!
Fortunately, although this Medusa has an eccentric temperament, her mind is still relatively simple. She is not as difficult to deal with as the Green Hat. Even if something happens, with Du Wei's flowery words, I believe this Miss Nicole will obediently listen to my arrangements.
Besides, the strength of this snake beauty is also very terrifying. If I bring her along, then she will be a top expert.
In this way, three days after the engagement, Du Wei prepared everything and prepared to set off back to the Imperial Capital.
This time, other than Elder Yan and the other bodyguards, he only brought a snake and a bird (Lord QQ) with him on the journey.
When he was about to leave, his subordinates and aides, as well as his fiancée Vivian, all went out to the city gate to see him off. As for the Lister sisters, they did not appear. In fact, what made Du Wei puzzled was that since his engagement, the sisters rarely came to see him. As for the Muse brat from the Lister Family, Du Wei had long since found him to be an eyesore. Thus, the brat was sent to another small town to study under Blue Ocean's disciple.
The Lister sisters didn't want to see me, most likely because they finally gave up after my engagement. This is also good … …
Du Wei stood next to the carriage, saying goodbye to everyone around him one by one, and hugging his little fiancée.
Then, Du Wei was about to get on the carriage, when the generals behind him suddenly shouted in a mighty and majestic voice: "We wish Your Excellency the Duke a safe journey back to the capital, and we wish you a promotion!"
After that, more than a dozen majestic generals, at the same time, raised their middle fingers at Du Wei … …
Du Wei almost fell to the ground, then he looked at Vivian, "You … … You taught them, right?"
Looking at his beautiful little fiancée, like everyone else, raising their middle fingers at him, Du Wei simply had the heart to kill himself.
Gritting his teeth, Du Wei turned around and got on the carriage, saying to the coachman: "Lufei! Let's go! "
Lufei … … The coachman of the future king of the Nanyang United Kingdom, the current Duke of the Tulip Family, has been following Du Wei in the Northwest for a year now. Originally a young man, he's already a lot stronger than before. After hearing the order, Lufei looked at Du Wei in awe and obediently swung his whip … …
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Ten miles later, the carriage came to a hillside on the road east of Loulan City. From afar, several white horses could be seen waiting there. In front of them, it's clearly the White Feather Knight of the Lister Family.
Most of the White Feather Knight have already been incorporated into Du Wei's cavalry division, and these few are the personal attendants of Mrs. Lister.
One of the White Feather Knight rode up to Du Wei's carriage. In order to show that he has no malicious intent, the Knight has already reached out his hand, indicating that he's not carrying any weapons.
Seeing this White Feather Knight, Du Wei's heart moved … …
"Your Excellency the Duke." The Knight rode up to Du Wei's carriage and made a Knight's salute. Then he politely said: "I was ordered by the Marquise to wait here. The Marquise said that you have a lot of things to do in the capital this time, but with your noble status, there are some small matters that you can't attend to. Our Lister Family also has a lot of businesses and manpower in the capital. If you need them, they're at your disposal. The Marquise asked me to deliver this badge. With this badge, you can mobilize the manpower and financial resources of the Lister Family in the capital. "
With that, he dismounted from his horse and respectfully handed the badge through the window of the carriage. Then, without saying anything more, he turned around and mounted his horse. After performing a knight's salute, he turned around and left.
Looking at the departure of the White Feather Knight, Du Wei squeezed the badge in his hand and sighed inside:
This Mrs. Lister still won't give up … …
This is the second time he sets foot on the road to the capital. This time, what will be waiting for Du Wei in the capital?
I'm looking forward to it!
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