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Chapter 289 "Unaccountably Solicitous"
Originally, Du Wei was worried that the Xieni faction would not give up and would send more people to intercept and kill them on the way. But in the afternoon of the next day, one of his men came to report that a group of Knight appeared on both sides of the river.
Du Wei walked out of the cabin and came to the deck. On the riverbank, a group of Paladin fully armed in silver armor was moving parallel to Du Wei's ship. Du Wei frowned at first, but when Maximos came out to take a look, he smiled and said: "Your Excellency, these are the Paladin of the Black Mountain Faction. They are here to protect us."
Then he explained that his ship was attacked on the way here. After the ship was damaged, he immediately sent a message to the capital using the Shrines' special method. These Paladin should be sent by the Black Mountain Faction to protect him.
The Black Mountain Faction has always been neutral. They only recognize the law and not the people, so they can be regarded as fair. The Xieni faction and the Mosa faction are fighting to the death, they don't care. But with their protection, if the Xieni faction wants to kill an Archbishop, then the Black Mountain Faction will absolutely not allow it.
This group of Paladin Gods has about a hundred people. Du Wei raised a flag and the ship slowed down. Then he lowered a small boat to the shore and brought the leader of the Paladin Gods to the ship.
To Du Wei's surprise, the leader of this group, Knight, is actually an eighth level expert. Since the rebellion of Hussain, the Holy Order originally had three top experts. The three Knight leaders, Hussain left by himself, while the other two Knight leaders died in the hands of Hussain. The original top experts can be said to have all disappeared. The remaining eighth level experts are already considered top experts.
This time, the Black Mountain Faction actually sent an eighth level Knight. It can be seen that the Black Mountain Faction values this Maximos a lot.
This eighth level Knight is obviously a person with a cold temperament. When he came up, he didn't show any affection to Du Wei and Maximos. After a cold salute, he said in a dry tone that he was ordered to escort Bishop Maximos back to the capital. In addition, when Maximos opened his mouth to express his gratitude, this Knight didn't seem to appreciate it and just lightly said: "It's my duty, Your Excellency Bishop doesn't need to be polite."
This guy's words were neither cold nor warm. He didn't show any respect to Du Wei, so he just nodded and turned around to leave. Maximos was afraid that Du Wei would be angry, so after the eighth level Knight left, he explained: "Your Excellency Duke, please don't blame him for his lack of etiquette. It's just that these Black Mountain Faction people have always been like this. They practice hard and don't care much about worldly matters. The people of the Shrines have long been used to these monsters who believe in the teachings of the Black Mountain Faction. In private, they even gave them a nickname, saying that instead of calling them the Black Mountain Faction, it's more appropriate to call them the 'Black Face' Faction. "
Du Wei is not a narrow-minded person. Moreover, ever since he came to know about the dirty things going on in the temple, he had a good impression of the Black Mountain Sect that pursues a neutral stance and doesn't care about right or wrong.
If the people of the Shrines were all like the Black Mountain Faction, then there wouldn't be so much trouble.
Thinking of this, Du Wei's heart moved. He carefully looked at the Knight who was slowly riding alongside the big ship on the shore and couldn't help but be lost in thought …
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With the escort of the Black Mountain Faction's God Paladin, the rest of the journey was peaceful. The Xieni Faction probably knew that this was impossible and gave up the assassination plan on the road.
As for the eighth level Knight who led the group, other than the first day on the ship to say hello, he didn't come on the ship again for the next few days.
Du Wei could be considered to have seen the style of the Knight of the Black Mountain Faction. During these few days of journey, Du Wei's group naturally ate and lived on the ship. With the ship as a means of transportation, they didn't feel tired.
But these more than one hundred Knight escorted them on the shore all the way, not leaving for a moment, not even stopping for a moment! Even eating and sleeping, they were on the horses! For three days and three nights, these Knight lined up and slowly walked alongside the big ship, never leaving the ship. These Black Mountain Faction's Knight could really be called the real Paladin. They were almost like iron men. For three days and three nights, when they were tired, they took turns to sleep on the horse. When they were hungry, they took out the dry food that they carried with them and sat on the horse to eat a few mouthfuls. When they were thirsty, they just took out the leather bag and drank a few mouthfuls of water.
Although Du Wei had a comfortable life, looking at these serious and hardworking Knight, he couldn't help but admire them in his heart. The Black Mountain Faction's people were really the real Ascetic Faction … But in Du Wei's heart, besides the word Ascetic Faction, there was also the word 'self-abuse'.
When chatting with Bishop Maximos, Bishop Maximos also confessed that although the Holy Order had long been infiltrated by the Xieni and Mosa Factions, the Black Mountain Faction was still the backbone of the Holy Order. And among the God Paladin of each faction, the Black Mountain Faction's God Paladin was the strongest. After all, this kind of Ascetic Training that was close to self-abuse would naturally give one a powerful strength.
Heaven rewards the diligent, this principle has been the same since ancient times.
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On this day, the ship arrived at a small pier less than thirty li west of the capital. Du Wei and his group abandoned the ship here and went ashore. The carriages and horses were transported from the ship and then they entered the capital by land.
Bishop Maximos naturally rode in the same carriage as Du Wei, but when he saw that Du Wei's coachman was actually a Nanyang slave, he couldn't help but take a few more glances and click his tongue in amazement. After all, for someone like Du Wei who was born in a noble family, even if it was a coachman, most of them were strictly selected from their own family members. They were particular about the appearance.
Only the followers of the nouveau riche would be mottled and impure, there were all kinds of people. And with Du Wei's status, the coachman was actually a Nanyang slave, which was rare.
The thirty li journey was completed in a day. In the evening, they finally arrived at the west gate of the capital. On the mainland, they once again saw the majestic city walls of the capital. Under the setting sun, the outline of the most majestic city in the continent could be faintly seen. Under the setting sun, it seemed to be painted with a layer of golden brilliance. Du Wei couldn't help but feel emotional, thinking that this was the second time he had returned to the capital. The last time he came back, he was just a young master who lost his father's favor and was looked down on by his family. But this time, he was already a Duke who held great military and political power in his hands, a popular person in the circle of nobles in the empire. And his father back then had already returned to his hometown.
Thinking of this, Du Wei couldn't help but sigh deeply.
Seeing Du Wei sigh, Bishop Maximos couldn't help but ask, "Your Excellency the Duke, you don't seem to be in a good mood."
Du Wei smiled and said, "Your Excellency the Bishop, I'm thinking that the cycle of life really makes one feel emotional. Sitting at the heart of the storm today, who knows if tomorrow will fall to the bottom. Look at the Imperial Capital. Over the past thousand years, there have been so many heroes who commanded the winds and clouds. But now, haven't they all turned to dust? This majestic city was the only one that still stood tall. Whether it's success or failure, in the end, it's just a lively scene. "
Bishop Maximos couldn't help but be surprised. Looking at the young Duke, he thought that he was only in his teens, where did the bleak mentality of an old man come from? The more he thought about it, the more he felt that this young ally was somewhat unfathomable. Thinking of this, he smiled and said, "Your Excellency the Duke, our Mosa faction believes in a saying, 'There is no eternal right or wrong, only eternal truth.'"
Du Wei listened, pondered for a moment, then smiled and said, "Well, these words are very reasonable. After all, the Mosa faction and the Xieni faction are different. The Xieni faction's teachings are too extreme, they are too rigid about what is right and wrong. It can be seen that in this world, nothing can be too extreme. Just like this majestic city, it is the eternal truth, and the rise and fall of the nobles in the city is only a matter of right and wrong. Today you are right, tomorrow they are wrong, there will always be ups and downs, but this majestic city will never change. "
Maximos smiled and looked at Du Wei, "Your Excellency the Duke, you are indeed smart. If such a smart person like you can become a follower of the Shrines, then it will be our Mosa faction's honor. "
Du Wei's face naturally showed an incomparably sincere smile, but in his heart he thought, I'm afraid not! On the surface, I am kowtowing to the Goddess and shouting 'long live the Goddess', but in my heart I am cursing her as an old whore, how can others know?
When the carriage arrived in front of the Imperial Capital's gate, they found that outside the western gate, there was already a large number of soldiers from the Imperial Capital's Public Security Bureau waiting to welcome them. Below the gate, the miscellaneous people had already been dispersed, and thousands of Public Security Bureau soldiers were lined up around the gate. Below the gate, there were also hundreds of Imperial Guards wearing bright armor, clustered around a dozen people waiting.
Du Wei's carriage had just approached when he heard a group of honor guards blowing the horn on the city wall. The Thorned Flower flag fluttered in the wind. The honor guards were fully equipped, and under the horn hung a victory flag.
This was the Roland Empire's unique victory horn, Du Wei certainly could hear it. He hurriedly stopped the carriage and got off to take a look. He saw that most of the people who greeted him at the city gate were the nobles and dignitaries of the Imperial Capital. There were people from the Imperial Inspection Department, the Public Security Department, the Financial Division, and representatives from the military. He couldn't help but feel a little surprised.
From afar, a loud and clear voice could be heard, "Your Excellency the Duke, you're finally here. We've been waiting for you for half a day. Look at that Delanshan fellow, he's just too fat. He's been standing here for too long, he's been complaining about being tired. If you didn't come, I'm afraid this fatty would have to find a warm place to rest. "
Du Wei's shock was no small matter!
At this time, it was already the end of the year and the cold season. Although there was no snow these days, the weather was still very cold. At this moment, the northwest wind was blowing like a knife. Among the dozen people in front of him, there was Count Biliaibuer, Taranshan, and his old friends. As for the Financial Division's Baron Sack, he was originally the head of the Public Security Bureau in the Imperial Capital. After the coup, he took the initiative to hand over his military power and gained the trust of Prince Son. Now, he also holds a lot of real power in the Financial Division.
Standing next to him was the "gold medal undercover" who made a great contribution during the coup. Later on, he became the new head of the Public Security Bureau in the Imperial Capital, Camisillo. He was the one who spent a lot of money to order a set of gorgeous armor from Du Wei's shop.
As for the rest of them, they are all trusted subordinates of Prince Son. Now, all of them have a place in the imperial capital.
With so many people braving the cold wind to welcome him at the city gate, his face is really big.
Although Du Wei is a Duke, he still can't put on airs. Quickly abandoning the carriage, he stepped forward with a warm smile on his face: "Hahaha! This really makes me feel uneasy! With so many nobles greeting me at the city gate, this Du Wei really feels bad! I, Du Wei, didn't think that after leaving the Imperial Capital for nearly two years, everyone would give me such a big face. How can I accept it? "
He enthusiastically came up to greet these direct subordinates of Prince Son. After hugging and greeting them one by one, the head of the Public Security Bureau, Camisillo, laughed in a low voice: "Duke, you are thanking the wrong person! We are all old friends here. To be honest, although our friendship is good, I am happy that you have returned from the Northwest. Of course, I will drink you a few bottles of good wine and have some fun together! Haha! However, to have me wait for you at the city gate for half a day in this cold weather, this crime, I am not willing to accept, haha … … "This Camisillo is one of the most trusted subordinates of Prince Son. His personal friendship with Du Wei is also good. Therefore, these few words of his are the truth. Du Wei's heart moved when he heard this:" Oh? Could it be that all of you are here to welcome me, Du Wei … … "
Camisillo laughed out loud: "My Duke! Let's not talk about others, let's talk about this fatty from Delan Mountain. He loves to enjoy himself and can't bear the slightest bit of hardship. Although everyone's friendship is good, he still won't stand here and drink the northwest wind for you! It's just that everyone is here today for friendship and … … Of course, it's because of the Regent's order. Otherwise, with just the few of us, I'm afraid we won't be able to mobilize these imperial guards. "
Only then did Du Wei smile.
It's just that the scene before him, the officials and generals under Prince Son's command are all here to welcome him. Not only that, there's also an army lined up on the city walls … … This is a scene of a general welcoming a triumphant return. Although the scale is slightly smaller, it's still something that should be present.
"Everyone, you've given me, Du Wei, a headache!" Du Wei laughed out loud: "This looks like a general welcoming a triumphant general. I've only been in the Northwest for two years, so it can't be counted as a triumphant return."
Count Biliaibuer walked up to Du Wei's side and pulled on his clothes: "Du Wei, this is His Highness Prince Son's intention. Sigh … … His Highness wants me to tell you that he actually understands that the battle with the prairie invaders was your contribution. Although the head of the Golden Wolf Head was sent by the Northwestern Army, in reality, the credit for defeating the prairie invaders should belong to you. It's just that, His Highness said that he knows this matter is really unfair to you! Although he can't give you the credit in the name of merit, he still wants to give you a welcoming ceremony so that your heart won't turn cold! "
When Du Wei heard this, he couldn't help but feel a little moved. But aside from being moved, Du Wei was also secretly impressed!
This Prince Son is really amazing! Such a method of winning over people's hearts is really brilliant! In this cold weather, he had sent out most of his trusted subordinates to hold such a small scale welcoming ceremony. It was very considerate. If it were any other official, they would probably be moved to tears.
Even Du Wei himself couldn't help but feel a warm feeling in his heart despite knowing that this was all done by His Highness Prince Son.
Following the sound of the bugle horn, Du Wei and the dozen or so other dignitaries entered the capital under the escort of the security guards and royal guards.
As for Maximos, it wasn't appropriate for him to show his face as a subordinate of the Shrines. After entering the capital, he immediately left the capital and went down to the Shrines under the protection of the Holy Order. Seeing Du Wei's momentum, the old bishop was even more convinced that this Duke was favored and had great power. His decision to pull in such a foreign aid was the right one.
After entering the city, such a grand scene with so many soldiers following along the way naturally attracted the attention of many people in the Imperial Capital.
After walking for a while, Du Wei noticed that they were going in the wrong direction and couldn't help but ask: "Eh … … What's going on … …"
In front of him, the large group of people turned into a road on the left side of the capital. This road was very familiar to Du Wei. However, it wasn't the small house he lived in before he left the capital. Instead, it was the old house of the Rowling family!
In front of him was a good house that Du Wei grew up in. It originally belonged to Earl Raymond of the Rollin family. However, after the coup, the house was confiscated and Du Wei didn't get it back. In any case, he was going to the Northwest, so the house was taken back by the Financial Secretary and sold off. Since Earl Raymond was convicted of treason, the house wasn't returned to Du Wei. According to the imperial decree, it was sold off.
But this time, when he came back and stood outside the door, he found that the house had been renovated. Even the stone slabs of the road in front of the door had been repaved. The door was built in a magnificent manner. A Tulip Family emblem, carved out of pure gold and precious stones, was inlaid on the door. Next to it was the golden Tulip family flag.
The original Earl's house has now become the Tulip Family's Duke's house.
Just as Du Wei was puzzled, Camisiro whispered to him: "My Duke, this house is something His Highness personally asked the Financial Secretary to bring back for you."
Du Wei opened his mouth: "Oh? But I remember that when I left the capital, this house had already been sold to someone else … … "
Camisiro curled his lips: "Humph, His Highness Chen specifically asked for it back. Even if there is already an owner here, who wouldn't dare to obediently give it up." The Financial Secretary next to him, Baron Sack also laughed: "Duke, you don't have to be polite. This house was personally asked for by His Highness. The Financial Secretary bought it with money. His Highness said that your Duke's house in the capital is too small and doesn't match your Duke status. Although this house is the old house of the Rollin family, but your relationship with the Rollin family is clear to everyone. There is no need to pretend to be innocent. People are sentimental. You must like this house, so I simply took it back for you. I ordered a lot of effort to renovate it and spent a lot of gold coins! "
With that, she pulled Du-Wei's hand and walked inside. While walking, she smiled and said, "Come come come, come in and see if you are satisfied or not! Many of the things inside were given by that fatty from Mount Delan. Although that guy is very vulgar, but his eye for picking things is not bad. To tell you the truth, after it was done, several of us came to take a look and it was really envious! Even Count Biliaibuer said that compared to your house, his place is almost like a stable. "
Du Wei walked all the way inside and couldn't help but suck in a breath of cold air!
It seems that in order to win him over, the Regent really spent a lot of money. The renovation of this house was extremely thorough. The architecture of the house is majestic, luxurious and not tacky. Walking into the courtyard, one can see that the grass and trees were carefully planted. Along the way, there are dozens of servants wearing new clothes. When they saw Du Wei coming from afar, they quickly bowed and saluted.
"These people were found by us for you. Among them, His Highness Chen also specially sent you a few of the palace's etiquette masters. I guarantee that you will be satisfied with their service."
Walking all the way inside, Du-Wei suddenly stopped in his tracks. In the innermost part of the house, it was different from the other magnificent buildings in front of him. Instead, there was an extra small courtyard.
This courtyard was none other than Earl Raymond's study from back in the day. Looking at it, Du Wei can't help but be stunned. The original buildings here have been renovated, but this courtyard has maintained its original appearance.
"This is my intention." Count Biliaibuer whispered: "Since it is an old house, there must be some traces of the past left behind, so that people can have some sentimental feelings. The other places have been demolished and rebuilt, but I heard that this used to be Raymond's study, so I made the decision to keep it. Sigh … Du Wei, I know you are a nostalgic person. "
Standing outside the courtyard, Du Wei can see the small building inside. This building is completely different from the outside. It doesn't have the slightest bit of extravagance. Instead, it exudes a sense of tranquillity. At this moment, it is evening. Under the curtain of night, the house is shrouded in shadows. The surrounding wind is blowing, causing the grass and trees to rustle.
Not sure if it is because the servants did not turn off the lights after cleaning up, but a faint light can be seen coming from the window of the study.
Seeing this scene, Du Wei suddenly felt as though a soft spot in his heart has been hit hard!
Scenes after scenes of memories surfaced in his mind!
When he was young, in order to let him speak, his' father 'held him and teased him in this courtyard.
When he was young, in order to let him practice his martial arts, he had Captain Alpha check his body here.
Later, he invited the Magician's Guild's Krak Mage to check his magic talent here.
At that time, his father was disappointed in him again and again … En, that kind of scene must have been a huge blow to this man. After all, he is a Count, the head of the family, shouldering the heavy responsibility of the family. However, his only son is a waste.
Later, when he returned to the imperial capital from his hometown in Rollin, it was also in this study that his father tried to repair their relationship.
However, it was also in this study that the father and son finally broke up!
He still remembers the summer before the coup. It was also in this study that his father admitted that he sent someone to kill him …
He still remembers how cold his heart was on that day!
The summer sky, the heart like an abyss … en, this is the feeling.
At this time, Du Wei's heart was filled with emotions. He didn't know how many thoughts he had, but he couldn't help but feel a little dazed. Next to him, Count Biliaibuer and the others seemed to understand Du Wei's mood and didn't say anything to disturb him.
Finally, after a while, Du Wei took a deep breath, turned around, and deeply bowed to the people behind him, then said in a deep voice:
"Everyone … … Thank you!"
Du Wei's "thank you" was very sincere and came from the bottom of his heart. Count Biliaibuer and the others smiled. The Delan Mountain Magic Beast muttered: "Well, my Duke, everyone has been waiting for you in the cold for a long time! Originally, I wanted to drink with you, but I know you are tired from the journey. As for the wine, it won't be too late to drink tomorrow. But now, this fatty needs to go back and warm up! In this damn weather, if I don't drink two jugs of hot wine, I'm afraid this fatty will really turn into a popsicle! "
As soon as these words were said, everyone burst into laughter. Then Du Wei said a few words to them, but everyone knew that Du Wei just came back, so they didn't want to disturb him, so they all said their goodbyes and left.
After sending everyone away, Du Wei looked at the new servants in the house and called for his guards to go and rest. Then he ordered them to move his luggage into the study room, leaving Du Wei alone in the study room.
The appearance of the study room hasn't changed at all. Even that chair was the one that Earl Raymond used to sit on … Who knows where those guys from the Financial Division found it.
Du Wei sat behind the desk, where his father used to sit. Then as if subconsciously, he casually turned around and touched the back of the bookshelf. Sure enough, from the back of the bookshelf, he pulled out a wine bottle.
Looking at the wine bottle in his hand, he couldn't help but smile: "What a good Count Biliaibuer, you really know how to spy on people's thoughts! Even this thing is preserved in its original state. "
Touching the wine bottle in his hand, he unscrewed the cap and took a sip. After that, he let out a long sigh.
En, in the past … … Father must have often sat alone in this study room and drank alone.
He was the head of the family, shouldering the heavy responsibility of the family. Unfortunately, this son of mine has greatly disappointed him. With a thousand pounds of burden on his shoulders, he had no one to talk to. The only way to relieve the pressure was to hide in the study room and secretly drink a few mouthfuls of wine.
En, mother was always worried about father's health, so she didn't allow him to drink too much. That's why father hid this wine bottle behind the bookshelf.
Thinking of this, Du Wei's heart first felt sour, then warm. He didn't know how to sort out the feeling in his heart.
He was born here, but QQ had been locked in a cage for a long time.
Since its identity as the "Duke's pet" was confirmed, QQ could only obediently squat in a special cage in public places.
At this moment, when the people outside left, QQ jumped down and walked out of the cage. The cage was never locked, it was just for show.
After all, Du Wei knew the true identity of QQ. Locking the first Pope of the Holy Shrines in a cage made him feel somewhat embarrassed.
"The expression on your face is really strange! I've been in the Northwest for almost two years, but I've never seen such an expression on your face. "QQ sighed.
Du Wei shook his head: "These things, you don't understand."
Then he rubbed his face and said with a smile: "Well, now we're finally back. However, this Prince Regent gave me a big surprise. "
QQ said indifferently: "A surprise is a surprise, but I'm afraid he's blindly good to you, not without conditions."
Du Wei casually took another sip of wine and said with a smile: "Of course! As a monarch, he has always controlled his subordinates. Even if his methods are ever-changing, no matter how complicated and subtle they are, it's just a facade. And in the end, it's just the same: carrot and stick! "
He rubbed his nose and said with a wry smile: "First, he mobilized so many dignitaries in the capital to give me a welcoming ceremony, giving me enough face. Then he returned this house to me, it's a sentimental card! This series of carrots is enough … But, next, when the stick falls, it definitely won't be light. "
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