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GOR Chapter 484 Substitute Emperor (Part Two) (Part Two) (Part Three)
"My … … my wife's name is … …" Groome seemed to have been infected by Du Wei's calm demeanor. Or perhaps it would be more accurate to say that he was finally able to relax. He began to talk about his family. He was a tailor and his wife was once a palace maid – however, she had to retire from the Imperial Palace due to old age.
Groome worked as a tailor for the Imperial Palace and earned quite a decent income. Thus, he bought a piece of land in his hometown. At present, his wife and daughter were living a peaceful life in his hometown … … although they were not exactly rich, they did not have to worry about food and clothing.
Du-Wei seemed to be very interested in Groome's story. His hands were constantly drawing on Groome's face, looking for the best angle. At the same time, he didn't forget to casually ask questions like "Oh, what else? Oh, is that so? "In that case.
Finally, after everything was done, Du Wei released his grip on Groome's face and took a few steps back. After carefully inspecting the face, he was satisfied with the result. The calm expression on his face quickly receded.
There was a very serious expression on his face.
Seeing the dark expression on Chen Xiaolian's face, Groome's heart sank.
"Groome … …" Du Wei stared intently into Groome's eyes. "I know you are not an idiot. You are a smart man. Thus, I will not lie to you. Since you've been in the palace for so long, I think you can more or less guess what the outcome of this matter will be. "
Groome was stunned for a moment. Then, he began sobbing. "I don't want to die, sir. I cannot die. I still have my wife and daughter … … poor Liana is still waiting for me to return. There is also my little Fina. I still want to see her grow up and get married … … sob sob sob sob, sir, I beg you, please spare my life."
Du Wei's face did not change in the slightest. However, he was sighing inwardly.
Gently, one of his hands landed on Groome's shoulder. "Groome, I do not want to lie to you … … because this time, there is no doubt that you will die. After everything is over, I believe you will understand. They won't leave you alive for something like this. "
Groome's body felt as if he was struck by lightning. Although he should've thought of this possibility, hearing it from Du Wei's mouth still caused him to go limp and almost fall to the ground.
He was not a warrior, nor was he a big shot. He was just an ordinary person, a tailor. He was a cowardly, timid, and vulgar little tailor.
"I sympathize with you, but I cannot change your fate." Du Wei patted him on the shoulder. "But, although your fate has been determined, you still have to finish this matter well … Finish it well, and do it beautifully!"
"Why, why …" Groome's eyes were filled with despair. "I'm already dead!"
"For your wife and daughter." Du Wei's words made him quiet down. "If you don't do your best in this matter, if you deliberately spoil the big event, you'll be punished. Groome, you should know better than me the consequences of angering the Regent! Similarly, if you do this well, even if you die in the end … I guarantee that your wife and daughter will receive a generous reward, enough for them to live a prosperous and peaceful life! Your daughter will get married in the future, and their lives and futures … "
At this point, Du-Wei once again sighed. After mulling over the wording, he slowly continued, "Perhaps my words are a bit cruel, but you might as well consider this matter from another point of view. After you do this well, you can use your life in exchange for a life guarantee for your wife and daughter!"
Otherwise, Groome wouldn't be trembling.
He was moved by Du Wei's last sentence!
After a long period of silence, even the sky outside the hall had turned completely dark. Groome seemed to have been in a daze for a lifetime. He finally raised his head.
There was finally a hint of manliness in his eyes.
"Can I get your guarantee, Sir?" His voice was a little hoarse.
"Yes, you have my guarantee."
"My wife will be able to live a carefree life." Groome wept silently.
"Yes, she will definitely." Du Wei's voice was very serious. "She will get a farm and have enough property to live on."
"And my daughters … two daughters, Fenna and little Elaine. Oh, my goddess, Fenna is already fourteen years old. Next year, she'll be an adult and get married … and … little Elaine, she's only nine years old."
"I promise you in the name of a noble that your two daughters will have a happy life. Fenna's future husband will be a good man with a decent status and job! Your youngest daughter, the 9 year old Elaine will also receive a good education and live a carefree life! Also … I will send people to move your wife and daughter to the Rollin Plains. They will be taken care of there. "
Groome clenched his fists as if he was trying to muster up his courage. Despite Du Wei's promise, the fear of death wasn't something that could be overcome easily.
Fortunately, after a while, Groome finally stood up. Although his fists were trembling and his face was still pale, he finally stood up.
Groome wiped away the tears and snot on his face. Then, he reported his address in his hometown and the full names of his wife and daughter.
Even though he didn't need to say this information, Du Wei only needed to send someone to ask about it. However, in order to appease the poor man, Du Wei memorized the information in front of him with a serious attitude.
Then, as if he was comforted, Groome finally relaxed.
His spirit also seemed to have relaxed a lot.
"Have a good rest. Don't wash your face tonight. Don't wipe off the things I drew on your face. It will be useful tomorrow." Duwei personally helped the man to sit back on the bed, then warmly said: "I just gave you a bottle of medicine, it will make you sleep very comfortably, but tomorrow morning when you wake up, your throat will be very painful, you need to endure it. As you know … your voice is very different from His Majesty's. I can only use the potion to change your voice. "
Just as Du Wei was about to leave, Groome suddenly grabbed Du Wei's sleeve and said, "Sir, I hope to complete this mission well."
Du Wei smiled. He understood Groome's mentality. Since he was destined to die, he might as well complete it. Only then would he be able to exchange for a generous guarantee for his family.
"Believe me, I also want to complete this mission smoothly like you. And …. I'm very good at helping people disguise themselves …." Du Wei subconsciously said this sentence, but right after he said it, his heart suddenly skipped a beat!
In an instant, Du Wei's face changed. However, he hid it well and didn't reveal it in front of Groome.
He turned around and left the palace. As he walked down the steps outside, the words Prince Son said before he left echoed in his mind:
"According to what I know, you should be a very good disguise master. You have the ability to disguise a person."
Why would he say something like that?! What does he mean by that?!
A thought flashed through Du Wei's mind. Obviously, there is only one answer: Prince Son knows about Hussain!!
He knew that he had disguised Hussein's appearance and identity, and that he had hidden Hussein among his subordinates!
How did he know?!
If Prince Son knows about this secret, then how much more does he know?
Does he know what I did to the "future princess"? I'm afraid no husband would allow another man to do such a thing to their fiancée!
Does he know that I used Princess Louise for the "speed dating" game? I'm afraid no brother would allow their sister to be molested like this!!
Prince Son … … Just how many secrets does he know?!
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Taking a deep breath, Du Wei looked up at the night sky and repeatedly warned himself: Calm down! Calm down!
He quickly sorted out his thoughts: If Prince Son knows about Hussain by my side, then when did he find out? He had never spoken of it before. Now that he suddenly mentioned it, could it be because he only recently found out about this secret?
Recently … …
Du Wei's eyes lit up.
Perhaps Prince Son didn't get the information from me, and it's not because there's a traitor in my family or because of Prince Son's spies. It's very likely that the information came from within the Shrines.
Very likely.
The Church and the royal family have been fighting for almost a thousand years, and neither side has truly defeated the other. In the long process of a thousand years of struggle, it's not surprising that you have me, and I have you. It's also not surprising that a few spies would be inserted into each other's camp.
Hmm, it must be like this. Prince Son must have only recently found out about the secret of me taking in Hussain!!
After making this decision in his heart, Du-Wei opened the door to the palace.
Because of this special matter, Du Wei didn't return to the Duke's mansion in the capital. Instead, he stayed in the palace that night.
The 500 cavalrymen he brought with him were also temporarily stationed with the palace's imperial guards.
That night, Du Wei didn't sleep a wink as he racked his brain for a solution to this matter.
Or … … Simply announce that Prince Charlie will inherit the throne! As for what other people say, who cares! In any case, the power is in Chen's hands. If he doesn't want to sit on the throne, it's the royal family's business. As for criticism, let others criticize!
And the Church will certainly oppose it … … .Of course! This is tantamount to Prince Son making a fool out of the Church.
But Paul XVI knows that the sinners will soon invade. Does he dare to openly turn against the royal family at this time? Does he have the guts? Disregard the big picture?
He wouldn't dare! Perhaps he could only swallow his broken teeth and swallow it.
Hmm … … But … …
Du Wei thought about it again. Even at this point in time, he still dared to send people to the Northwest to scheme against him. This in itself is already an act of "disregarding the overall situation".
I can't place my hopes on Pope's character!
Thinking about the latter half of the night, Du Wei couldn't help but feel a little irritated: Fuck it! If there's a problem, it's the royal family's problem! Why should I worry about it?! A scandal is a scandal! That scandal will fall on the royal family's head! If there's a falling out with the Church, it's Prince Son who will take the blame! I will still be the Duke of the Tulip Family in the Northwest!
Although Du Wei was annoyed thinking about it for a while, he knew that Prince Son wouldn't let him off the hook so easily. After all, he's the prince's most trusted minister. For an emperor, at times like this, the most important thing is to throw away your life!
When the sky just started to brighten, Du Wei got up and walked out of his room.
Outside of his arranged residence, there were already palace attendants waiting for him all night. As soon as they saw the Duke of the Tulip Family leaving his room, they immediately panicked. The head of the attendants quickly came up to greet him: "My Lord, is it because you're not comfortable here? Or are these clumsy guys not serving you well? "
Du Wei smiled: "If even the palace is not comfortable, then I'm afraid there is no place in this world that is comfortable." Looking at the frightened head of the attendants, he smiled: "I'm used to the cold in the Northwest. I can't sleep in the warmth of this place."
The head of the attendants quickly piled up a smile and patted him on the head: "Yes, yes! Your Lordship is guarding the borders of the country, so naturally you don't care for these luxuries. But only Your Lordship can receive the favor of the Regent and be qualified to spend the night in the palace. If it were anyone else, how could they be so favored? "
Du-Wei faintly smiled, then pulled out a few gold coins from his pocket and tossed them over: "Where are the people I brought yesterday? Are they all at the palace guard's station? Send someone to call my Imperial Bodyguard Captain over. I have a private matter for him to attend to. "
(There will be a third chapter later.)
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