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(Today's update, two in one ~)
GOR Chapter 578 A Winter's Romance
Under the wheels of the carriages, the snow and ice on the ground creaked.
After last night's cold wind, the snow on the ground had already turned into ice. After being crushed by countless carriages, the ground gradually became muddy.
In the morning, there were no pedestrians on the streets of the imperial capital. Those who woke up early had to push their small carts back and forth in the cold wind. Squads of soldiers from the Public Security Bureau patrolled back and forth, wearing leather boots and puffing white steam from their mouths.
This year's winter was particularly cold. Some of the older people couldn't help but sigh. As if in their memory, the imperial capital had never been so cold.
The falling snow covered the city over and over again. Even the Lancang Canal was frozen. At the dock, the navy fleet stationed in the imperial capital had already sent out icebreakers with sharp wood on the bow to patrol back and forth on the river to break the ice and ensure the smooth flow of the river.
The river transport workers were busy almost every day. Although the Ministry of Finance had sent out batch after batch of money and food, and had also distributed cold to the river transport workers during the winter, there were still many people who suffered frostbite these days.
This day was too cold.
In the previous years, the coldest season of the winter in the imperial capital would only have one or two light snowfall. But this year's continuous heavy snow was something that had not been seen for several generations.
The owners of the shops of the major families in the imperial capital were frowning day after day. Because the roads were blocked by snow, many merchant caravans were stuck on the road. For a time, the price of many things in the city increased.
Fortunately, the river transport was still holding on. But the number of cargo ships was still decreasing day by day. It was said that the river in the east was frozen again yesterday. Two of the icebreakers of the river transport department were frozen on the river. The ice on the river was so hard that horses could run on it!
Under the orders of Lord Camisiro, the current boss of the High Command, two divisions of troops were transferred from the Imperial City Guards stationed near the Imperial Capital. In addition to the local garrison troops in the nearby towns, a total of 100,000 troops were transferred.
In this cold weather, these soldiers threw away their weapons, took off their armor, put on their cotton-padded clothes, and picked up their shovels, becoming laborers to clear the snowy road.
When the snow first fell, people didn't pay much attention to it. This rare snow made many people feel fresh. But as the snow continued, the days gradually became difficult.
In the imperial capital and the nearby cities, the price of food rose by 30% in three days. On the fifth day, even the price of vegetables had doubled. As for meat ….. don't even think about it.
Strange! This is so f * cking strange!
Every citizen in the imperial capital probably had the same thought.
In the Imperial Palace, the wise Prince Regent issued one decree after another. This year, a few more batches of money and grain from the southern provinces were transferred into the Imperial Capital. He also ordered the garrison troops in various places to transfer reserve troops to clear the roads.
These days, just like this year's national fate, made people feel uneasy.
Although there had been intermittent small victories in the war at the front, the monster races had not retreated. They had been fighting for a few months and were still fighting. Gradually, some of the more quick-witted people began to think that this war would not be a small one. Maybe it will take a year? Two years?
Some old people began to recall the big war between the empire and the northwest prairie twenty years ago. That was the empire's largest and most long-lasting war in decades.
This bad weather, coupled with the shortage of supplies, made people feel a little uneasy.
It was said that for this year's New Year's ceremony, the customary fireworks celebration of previous years was canceled.
This news was true. In previous years, the empire would buy a large number of fireworks from the Tulip Family's industry through official procurement. But this year, a clear message came from the imperial palace. It was the regent himself who said: The war at the frontlines was urgent. At this time, the fireworks celebration was not suitable for the atmosphere. This year, it was canceled.
Such an order made the Tulip Family's business manager, Zuckerberg, frown. He could only watch as the income in the account book decreased by more than a hundred thousand gold coins.
This was fine … In any case, all the big merchants in the imperial capital were tightening their belts. The roads were blocked and goods couldn't come in. Everyone was losing money. It was just a matter of how much money they lost. The Tulip Family was rich and imposing. Throwing a little money wouldn't hurt them. This amount of money couldn't even be counted as a skin-deep.
But what made Zuckerberg helpless was his boss!
Since the Duke of the Tulip Family got sick, his mind became more and more difficult to guess.
In the past, Zuckerberg would always be convinced by any of Du Wei's decisions. This is because facts have proven that this young Duke is a master at accumulating wealth. With just an idea, he can casually tinker with something and the gold coins will start rolling in.
But in the second half of this year … the money was spent but not earned … This was somewhat wrong.
The Duke seemed to have no interest in making money. He didn't come up with any new ideas or inventions. Seeing that he was about to lose money, he, Zuckerberg, was more worried than the emperor (alright, there was no such thing as a eunuch in this world). However, as an employee, he was anxious all day long, while the boss was carefree as if nothing had happened. Wasn't this a little too much?
At the end of the year, Zuckerberg calculated the year's income. If it wasn't for the martial arts tournament in the first half of the year, he would've made a lot of money from gambling and ticket sales. Otherwise, this year's income would've been in the red.
Zuckerberg had already gone to see Du Wei several times. Every time the Duke listened to his nagging, the Duke would grumble and impatiently say: "Money? What's the point of having so much money? So what if I lose money? Can't I afford it? "
He could afford to lose money. With the Duke's net worth, even if he lost money for ten years, he might not go bankrupt. But as the head of the commerce department, if he lost money all the time, where would he put his face?
Every year within the capital's rich and powerful Chamber of Commerce, everyone would privately arrange a term to calculate this year's harvest. Du Wei already knew about this matter a long time ago. At that time, the Duke even laughed in private: "Could it be that this is the Forbes Rich List?
In the past years, with Zuckerberg as the head, the Tulip Family had always been at the top. Zuckerberg was also regarded as the God of Wealth by the rich and powerful families of the Imperial Capital.
But this year, with the war, the Tulip Family had dabbled in the weapons business. But in the end, their foundation was not as solid as that of the Delan Mountain's magic beast. The Empire expanded the army and ordered weapons and equipment on a large scale. As a result, at the end of this year, the Delan Mountain's magic beast finally made a comeback. This year's income finally surpassed the Tulip Family's and took the first place.
That fatty was naturally proud. He deliberately held a big banquet at home and treated others to a meal. Although the Delan Mountain's magic beast had a good relationship with the Tulip Family, he still cared about face. When Zuckerberg saw this, he couldn't help but feel vexed.
In his heart, he faintly complained about Du Wei's' improper work '.
These words didn't wrongly accuse Du Wei … these days, Du Wei was indeed somewhat 'improper work'.
Especially … after the two 'Duchesses' came to the Imperial Capital.
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"Left … right, right, right … hmm, a bit more to the left … ouch, down! Down a bit more! Ah … yes, here, use some strength … "
Du Wei wasn't sitting in a wheelchair. Instead, his whole body was lying on a soft couch. His upper body's clothes were pulled up, revealing his bare back.
In this room, the fireplace was burning. Even the carpet on the ground was burnt to a crisp. The wall was a mezzanine wall that Du Wei personally designed. It was an imitation of the heat insulation wall he knew from his previous life. And the foundation of the house was also paved with a mezzanine.
When the fireplace was burning, the heat penetrated the mezzanine, making the whole house as warm as spring. Outside, it was snowing like goose feathers, but inside, it was so warm that one only needed to wear underwear.
At this moment, the Duke was lying on the soft couch. He was beaming with joy, squinting his eyes and groaning.
Next to him, Jojo had an anxious face. She pressed her hand on Du Wei's back. Her slender fingers moved back and forth, tickling her man under Du Wei's command.
This hateful guy's' up, down, left, right 'noises finally annoyed Miss Jojo. She suddenly raised her eyebrows, jumped up and angrily said: "I see that you are deliberately giving me orders for fun!"
After saying that, she sent a kick forward.
Du Wei chuckled and leaned to the side. He reached out and grabbed Jojo's ankle. With a gentle tug, Jojo lost her footing and fell into Du Wei's embrace. Du Wei moved deeper into the soft couch and held Jojo in his embrace. He kissed her cheek and said with a smile: "Good Jojo, scratching your husband's back, are you this impatient?"
The fireplace illuminated Jojo's face, making her blushing. It was unknown whether it was due to shyness or the heat. Her pair of watery eyes looked at Du Wei and she hatefully said: "You, this guy, you don't have any good intentions …"
Halfway through her words, she suddenly cried out in alarm. Her eyebrows revealed a bit of shame and anger. As it turned out, Du Wei took advantage of the moment when she was speaking to reach his hand into her lapel.
Jojo twisted her body and frowned. Her voice was a bit breathless as she hatefully said: "Is your body better? You are teasing me again! "
Once these words were said, Du Wei's thoughts immediately faded. He bitterly smiled and retracted his hand. He hugged Jojo's waist and sighed. His face was full of anger as he hatefully said: "Damn it, I can't live like this!"
He couldn't live like this, he really couldn't live like this!
His two delicate little wives, who were also beautiful sisters, traveled thousands of miles to see him. As the saying goes, absence makes the heart grow fonder. However, these days, he had been recuperating day and night, recuperating and recuperating, but his damned body still hadn't recovered.
Sitting in a wheelchair had already annoyed him — that was fine. However, looking at his two delicate little wives by his side, he couldn't take it — this kind of sin, which man could bear it?
Although taking advantage of his sisters occasionally wasn't bad, taking advantage of them too much would cause him to have nowhere to vent his anger —
"I finally understand the pain of being a eunuch." Du Wei sighed.
As he was speaking, the door was pushed open and a beautiful figure slowly walked in.
Vivian's body was covered in a snow-white fox fur robe. The soft and pure white fox fur covered her small face. Her originally delicate little face, under the contrast of the snow-white fox fur, was even more soul-stirring.
As soon as Vivian entered the door, she saw Du Wei and Jojo rolling on the soft couch. She couldn't help but blush. She stood at the door and stared blankly for a moment, as if she didn't know what to do.
When Du Wei saw Vivian, he immediately acted as if he had been granted amnesty. He hurriedly shouted: "Come here, my little silly girl, your sister is bullying me, a disabled person!"
Jojo's face turned red. She hatefully kicked Du Wei and sneered: "How did I bully you!" After that, she kicked again: "How did I bully you!"
Vivian saw this and laughed. Although her face was still red, she finally walked over and said softly: "Sister, don't, don't kick him."
Although she was still stuttering, her soft voice was still pleasant to listen to.
When Vivian came, although Jojo's temper was fierce, she was embarrassed to stay in Du Wei's arms. She quickly jumped up and walked around the room twice. She frowned: "This snow is boring to death. There's nothing fun in the imperial capital … Alas, if I had known, I would have stayed in the northwest. "
When she looked back, she couldn't help but be angry. It turned out that when she got up, Du Wei pulled Vivian into his arms. She saw this little rascal looking at her and leisurely said: "How can there be nothing fun in the snow? Make snowmen, have snowball fights, and even make ice sculptures … "
"Child's play." Jojo was somewhat disdainful: "What's the point of having a snowball fight … Alas, if only there was someone to accompany me. But in the imperial capital, I can't even find a good opponent. "
When Du Wei heard this, he couldn't help but want to laugh.
Jojo could be said to be "notorious" in the northwest. This violent woman was born to be restless.
When she was in the northwest, she liked to do two things the most. One was naturally to fiercely drill the Decepticon team that Du Wei had thrown to her.
The second was to find someone to fight.
Moreover, although this Miss Jojo is active, she's not a fool. She's well aware of her skills. Although she's above the eighth level, but compared to the people around Du Wei, she's still inferior, but more than enough material to compete with the people around him.
Hussain and Rodriguez, Jojo could not beat them. She also knew her own reputation, so she did not look for those two to spar. However, the people below were unlucky.
When they were in the northwest, Jojo's favorite number one punching bag was Fatty Longbottom. Longbottom's martial skills were around level seven, not much different from Jojo's, so he was the most convenient to fight.
When the poor fatty was in the northwest, Miss Jojo would come knocking on his door every few days. After a few times, even the fatty was annoyed and in the end, he simply hid everywhere. It had even developed to the point where the moment he saw Jojo from afar, the fatty would immediately run away.
This time, the fatty was sent to the front line by Du Wei to lead the mob of civilian mercenaries. Although it was a punishment, the fatty himself was willing to do it. There was no other reason. If he could leave the northwest, avoiding Miss Jojo would be the best.
When they came to the imperial capital, the husband and wife were reunited. Originally, Jojo wanted to vent her anger on Du Wei: This bastard came to the imperial capital from the northwest and left for a year! During the New Year last year, I didn't even see him! Truly hateful.
But when she came and saw that Du Wei was "seriously ill", Jojo couldn't be bothered to be angry. Moreover, there was Vivian, whose heart would soften whenever she saw Du Wei. Even if Jojo wanted to get angry at Du Wei, Vivian would absolutely not let her.
After staying in the imperial capital for so many days, she gradually became somewhat irritated. Du Wei's body was not convenient for him to move around. He also couldn't accompany the two to cause trouble everywhere. Jojo's temperament was originally one that couldn't stay idle. These days, although she accompanied Du Wei by his side, there was still a time when she had enough. Moreover … Du Wei's current situation had reached a certain level. However, it wasn't enough to cause ecstasy. Instead, it became torture.
Eldest Miss Qiao was always thinking about finding things to do.
Originally, Du Wei had set up a Griffin Farm in the courtyard of Brokeback Mountain. That thing was naturally something new and would definitely be to Jojo's liking. However, Du Wei understood that this little wife of his would cause a lot of trouble. That Griffin Farm was still a secret. If this young lady who wished for the whole world to be in chaos went to cause trouble, he feared that something would happen.
Therefore, Du Wei didn't mention this matter. Even when Zucker came to report, he would try to avoid Jojo as much as possible.
In addition to Jojo, there was another matter that made Du Wei worried …
"If you don't believe me, then let's make a bet!"
"Humph! Let's make a bet! If you lose, what will you use to compensate me? "
"What a joke! Why would I lose for sure? You, on the other hand, so what if you lose? "
A burst of noise came from outside the door. When Du Wei heard it, he felt a headache coming on.
Sure enough, the door was fiercely pushed open. The tomboy of the Lister Family, Muse, barged in and sat down on a chair. The lass's face was full of anger as she angrily said: "Du Wei! Are you going to control your brother or not?! "
As she was speaking, Gabriel walked in from outside. He crossed his arms and said with a faint smile: "Oh, you came to complain again?"
Muse's face turned red. She jumped up in anger and pulled out her sword. She glared at Gabriel: "Don't be too arrogant! You really think that I, Muse, am afraid of you?! Humph! "
Gabriel's face was full of mockery, but there was a faint smile in his eyes. He stretched out his finger and lightly flicked Muse's sword. With a hum, Muse's sword was swept away.
Although Muse also practiced martial arts since she was young, she was still a girl after all. She didn't have any master to teach her martial arts. However, Gabriel was the number one target of the Rowling family's training since birth. Martial arts are the family's martial arts passed down in the Rowling family. Since he was young, his martial arts can be considered outstanding among his peers. With this flick, Muse's sword couldn't be held anymore.
Du Wei sighed and looked at his brother and Muse: "Why are you two making a fuss again?"
It turns out that the three sisters of the Lister Family also came with them to the capital. Mrs. Lister was originally the focus of attention in the capital. So when she returned this time, she immediately became an honored guest in all kinds of banquets in the noble circle. Since the Lister Family hasn't returned to the capital for a long time, as the head of the family, Mrs. Lister had no choice but to raise her spirits and deal with the people in this circle.
As for that Angel who had a crush on Du-Wei since she was a child, she had grown up over the past two years. Most likely, she gradually became more open and less infatuated with Du-Wei. It's just that her temperament was no longer as lively and lovely as before. She was once an innocent and lovely little sister, but she gradually turned into a person like Lin Daiyu. All day long, she liked to shut herself in her room and read books.
But this Muse's temperament is still the same as before. She's just like an impetuous and arrogant tomboy.
He had only been back for a few days, but unexpectedly, he met Gabriel in the Duke's Mansion. He didn't know how the two of them got into a fight.
For a time, the Duke's mansion can be said to be in a state of chaos. Muse's temper is impatient. She even dared to challenge Du Wei in the Northwest, so how could she be willing to be obedient to Du Wei's brother? The two like to bicker and quarrel all day long. Who knows how many times they've fought.
This is especially true for Muse. She seems to dislike Du Wei since she was a child. But as Du Wei's authority grew, so did his power. Gradually, Muse no longer dared to cause trouble for Du Wei.
But now, she met Du Wei's brother ….. I can't mess with the older one, but can't I mess with the younger one?! Humph!
It's as if the two became enemies in their past life. As soon as they meet, they start to fight. Big and small, trivial matters can be used to quarrel and bicker. Two days ago, the two of them even had a fight in the courtyard, forcing Muse to use her dou qi. In the end, Gabriel slapped her sword away.
Later on, when they asked about the reason for the fight, it turned out that the two of them were returning together from outside. At the entrance, Gabriel ridiculed Muse's horsemanship.
After the fight, half of the flowers and plants in the courtyard were destroyed. At night, Du Wei got angry and the two of them finally calmed down.
But today … … they started fighting again.
Foe! What foes!
"Brother, she ridiculed me and said that my way of leading soldiers is wrong. Humph! What does this girl know? This is what we learned in the Military Academy! "
"Humph, learning how to lead soldiers in the Military Academy?" Muse became even more disdainful: "In the Northwest, I was General Ruo Lin's Cavalry Captain. I also led several hundred cavalrymen! You say I don't know how to lead soldiers? How many people did you really lead? "
"What does a woman know?"
"What does a child know?"
"You … …"
"You … …"
The two of them began arguing in the room. Du Wei had a peculiar smile on his face as he watched the two of them bicker. After a while, Du Wei's face suddenly changed and he slapped the soft mattress forcefully.
With a "pa" sound, the two of them were shocked. They turned to look at Du Wei with apprehensive looks on their faces.
"Cough!" Du Wei tried his best to put on the dignity of a parent. He coughed and thought about it. In the end, he said, "What are you arguing about? It's time! Let's eat! One more word and you can forget about eating today! "
Hearing that, Muse gave a harrumph and turned to look at Du Wei. He said angrily, "You are brothers. Naturally, you will help him!"
After saying that, he stamped his feet and rushed out.
Gabriel's eyebrows seemed to reveal a trace of a smile. Just as he was about to give chase, Du-Wei's face sank: "Gabriel!"
"Err … … err? Big brother? "
Du Wei sighed and straightened his body on the soft mattress. He stared at his little brother and observed the strange expression on his little brother's face. Then, he suddenly opened his mouth and said coldly, "You've taken a fancy to this tomboy?"
Gabriel gave a hollow laugh and straightened his neck. "That's right!"
Du Wei frowned again. This time, Gabriel misunderstood Du Wei's meaning and quickly explained, "I am not bullying her on purpose. It's just that a girl like her is very stubborn. If you want to enter her heart, you must be tough. She might be hating me to the point that her teeth itch. However, I can assure you that for the past few days, she has been dreaming of me when she sleeps."
Du Wei stared at his little brother. Then, he suddenly revealed a wry smile and sighed inwardly: This little brother of mine is actually an expert at picking up girls.
"You really like Muse?" Du Wei asked with a straight face.
"That's right." Gabriel stared at his big brother for a moment. Then, his face suddenly changed and he blurted out, "Big brother, could she be your woman? I don't know! "
"Bullshit!" Du Wei immediately cursed out. Next to him, Jojo's face turned a bit strange. Du Wei quickly shouted: "What nonsense are you talking about!"
Gabriel shrunk his neck: "As long as she's not your woman, then it's fine."
"But … … What about your fiancée?" Du Wei sighed: "After the New Year, your coming of age ceremony can't be delayed."
Gabriel gave Du Wei a strange look: "So what? It's not like I can only marry one. "
These words directly choked Du Wei back.
Good boy! Your brother only managed to have two women after he became an adult.
This kid, he's not even an adult yet he's already thinking about marrying two?
At this moment, Gabriel's face turned serious and he whispered with a smile: "Big brother, you don't have to worry about this matter. In my opinion, Mrs. Lister doesn't seem to be against it. Two days ago, when she saw me, she whispered to me for a while. She asked me what I like to eat and what I wear. She also deliberately asked me to take care of her tomboy sister in the capital. It seems the Marquise shouldn't be against it. "
Du Wei continued to sigh.
The winter hasn't passed yet, so how come these little ones are already in heat?
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Inside the palace, a court etiquette officer quietly walked into the palace.
This palace is the residence of the current emperor, Little Charlie.
The little emperor just finished today's lesson and sent away a court swordsmanship teacher. Only then did the etiquette officer dare to come up.
"What's the matter?" Charlie casually threw his sword to the attendant next to him. He took a hot towel and wiped the sweat from his naked upper body. Then two pretty maids carried a cotton robe and put it on him.
"Your Majesty, this is the list for this year's New Year's celebration dinner." The etiquette officer respectfully bowed and presented it with both hands: "The Regent's meaning is, this year's dinner, I don't know if your Majesty has any special guests to invite."
Charlie sneered in his heart. Guest list? This is a small matter and you want me to do it?
However, he didn't show it on his face. Taking the list, he carefully looked at it. It's almost the same as the previous years. But there's an extra name: Mrs. Lister.
Mrs. Lister's deceased husband was a member of the royal family. Speaking of which, he can be considered a relative of the royal family. This time, she returned to the capital, so the New Year's banquet naturally can't miss her.
Pondering for a moment, Charlie's eyes suddenly showed a bit of eagerness. Faintly, he couldn't help but remember the beautiful girl he saw at Du Wei's house that day.
Hmm, that girl … … His subordinates inquired clearly. Her name is Muse, Mrs. Lister's younger sister.
Thinking about it, he picked up the pen and added a few more words to the list.
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(This is today's update, two chapters together.
Continue tomorrow!
I remember that I still owe everyone 5000 words, but today I feel that my heart is exhausted. It's not suitable for me to write anymore. Later, let me make up for it. I won't go back on my word, and it won't drag on for too long.
Also, this month is the last ten days. Brothers and sisters with monthly votes, please vote for me ~ Thank you ~)
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