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(Today's second chapter ~)
Chapter 586 "Heartbreak"
Obviously, the first day of the 966th year of the empire wasn't a happy day.
Just like Mrs. Lister, there's another person in the palace who's feeling the same.
After the banquet was over, Prince Son didn't go back to sleep. Instead, he habitually returned to his study room and locked himself in there.
"Say, do you think I've pushed Charlie a little too hard?"
Prince Son looked at himself in the mirror. His face was pale. Without the majesty and etiquette of a monarch, what's reflected in the mirror was only a sickly man.
However, this question wasn't directed at himself.
"Your Highness, you think too much."
In the corner of the wall, the figure of a Court Mage wearing a red robe slowly appeared.
That voice was old, and it even carried a faint smell of decay.
"Actually, I've been wavering since last year's Qingfeng Festival." The true ruler of the empire looked at himself in the mirror with a bitter tone: "Although at that time everyone thought Charlie had won a lot of face for the royal family ….. Humph, to be able to make the Church lose face in front of everyone and make His Majesty the Pope apologize to us in public, this is something that hasn't happened for a long time ….. Hehe! But this child, he's too strong! What's even more unfortunate is that he's won a lot of face for the royal family. Not only can I not blame him, I even have to praise him ….. Because I'm a father! I can't let my child be discouraged, I can't destroy his ambition. If I don't reward him for his contributions, it will only stimulate his rebellious thoughts.
Therefore, for a very long time, I have been suppressing him. After he was crowned, I still locked him in the Imperial Palace and didn't let him come into contact with any government affairs. I didn't give him any chance to do anything. I didn't give him any chance to gain experience. Even the court teacher in charge of teaching him was not allowed to tell him anything about the Empire's state affairs!
A few days ago, his court teacher suggested to me that I could assign some simple tasks to Charlie to do. It could also be considered as training for him. However, I rejected his suggestion and only allowed him to study history …
I just want to suppress him, hold him down, force him to learn how to be patient! It can smooth out those excessively sharp edges and thorns on his body, and smooth them out! "
Prince Son reached out his hand and gently held onto the corner of the table. Seemingly smiling, he said: "Tell me, am I not a failure of a father? Actually, I know … Charlie has been growing dissatisfied with me recently. Hehe, my good son, my good son! He's only twelve years old! "
This "good son", just a few words, contained a lot of complex emotions. Perhaps only Prince Son himself could understand it.
The red-robed figure in the corner seemed a little surprised: "Your Highness, you … … Aren't you worried about the assassination attempt on the Duke of the Tulip Family tonight? Compared to Prince Charlie's intentions, I think the assassination attempt on Du Wei tonight is more important. "
The bitterness on Prince Son's face gradually faded away as he gently smiled: "This matter … … I'm not worried. When I found out about it tonight, I was still a little angry. Humph, I didn't do it, you should be very clear. However, for someone to do such a thing in my palace right under my nose, I'm a little shocked! "
The red-robed figure's tone was a bit cold: "Your Highness, you mean … … purge?"
Purge!
When these two words came out, it was as if there was an indescribable chill in the air!
Prince Son frowned and thought for a moment before shaking his head: "There's no need to make a big fuss over it. I have some ideas, but this matter … … I'm worried about something else … … "
Turning around, Prince Son looked at the red-robed figure hiding in the corner: "Say, do you think Du Wei knows about my body … …"
Halfway through his sentence, he paused and shook his head: "This is what I'm worried about the most. If he knows, then coupled with this assassination attempt, I'm afraid I will remind him! "
"Remind him of what?"
"Remind him that I have a motive to kill him." Prince Son seemed to smile, but his smile was unfathomable: "It stands to reason that if I'm really going to die soon, I should kill Du Wei as soon as possible. Because I understand that if I suddenly die of illness, if there is a powerful minister like Duwei in the empire, my son will absolutely not be able to control him. Once Duwei understands this point, then it will be time for the two of us to be at odds! "
The red figure in the corner was silent for a moment, then suddenly spoke in a strange tone.
"Your Highness, after Du Wei was assassinated tonight, I carefully inspected the side hall. The assassin's body, the weapon used, and the torn robes Du Wei wore."
The red-robed figure stood in the shadows, his voice hoarse like an owl:
"The assassin's weapon is a dagger. It's made of fine steel and smeared with a highly toxic drug. It's refined from a magical plant called 'Swallowtail Grass' that only grows in Frozen Forest. Although this swallowtail grass grows in the north, its toxicity is hot and dry. Moreover, it's the favorite food of the 'ghost face spider'. In the market, swallowtail grass may be rare, but it's not difficult to buy. Once this poison breaks through the skin and enters the flesh, I'm afraid even a powerful magician would find it difficult to escape death if they don't have the right medicine on them! "
Hearing this, Prince Son frowned: "What are you trying to say?"
"Du Wei's clothes." The red-robed man whispered: "The clothes he changed out of are already tattered at the chest area. The assassin is obviously a senior warrior with dou qi. The full strength of a senior warrior's dagger was enough to tear apart the clothes on his chest. Even if we all know that the Duke of the Tulip Family has very strong martial arts skills, this can be seen from the day he was able to kill an eighth level Holy Knight in the ring. But even if he has a strong martial cultivation, even if he has a strong Dou Qi protecting his body. But since the dagger was able to tear his clothes, then it must have penetrated his Dou Qi. In other words, the Duke of the Tulip Family didn't have any Dou Qi protecting his body at the time of the assassination … … "
"You mean … …"
"My meaning is very simple. Your Highness … … Du Wei is not dead." The red-robed figure's voice carried a trace of strangeness: "In that situation, Du Wei was not able to use his Dou Qi to block the dagger. Secondly, he was paralyzed. Even if he used to have a strong martial arts skill, after being paralyzed, he couldn't block the assassin from a distance. Thirdly, he is a magician. Even if he is paralyzed, he can still use his magic. However, once a magician is forced into close range by a powerful warrior, only death awaits. Combining these three points, I have carefully calculated many times. In that situation, Du Wei would have been stabbed by the dagger! And he was indeed stabbed. This point can be seen from his tattered clothes. But … … "
The red-robed figure's voice finally became a little surprised: "But after being stabbed by a dagger smeared with a deadly poison, he still didn't die! Unless the Duke of the Tulip Family had already predicted that he would be assassinated, and the poison used by the assassin was Swallowtail Grass. Thus, he had prepared an antidote for Swallowtail Grass... But that was obviously impossible. Then … … My question is, why didn't Du Wei die? In fact, it seems like nothing happened to him. Unless he … … "
"Unless what?"
"Unless he is not sick and is faking it. His powerful strength is not damaged in the slightest. Or the other possibility is … … The strength of the Duke of the Tulip Family is far beyond what we can expect … … He is a powerhouse above the Saint level? Or even stronger! "
Prince Son frowned as if he was thinking deeply for a moment … …
"No need to think about this question." Prince Son waved his hand and looked at the red-robed figure in the corner: "You don't have to think about how to deal with Du Wei for the time being. Because … … I don't want to be his enemy. In any case, on the day of the coup, I was bound to lose. But at that time, he risked his life to stand by my side. Just this old affection … … I can't bear it! "
The red-robed figure in the corner said in a flat tone: "I understand that Your Highness is a person who cares about old affections. I'm just a loyal chess piece under your command. I just want to remind you … … Your physical condition. You just admitted it yourself. In this case, you should think carefully about how to treat this powerful minister of the empire! I'm afraid … … it may not be too late. "
With that, the red-robed figure bowed to Prince Son: "I know these words are harsh to the ears, but I ask Your Highness to consider it carefully. You … … can't leave behind a mess that is difficult to clean up for His Majesty Charlie. Whether it is as a father or as the ruler of the empire, it is necessary for you to leave behind a good family property for the future generations. "
After a pause, the red-robed figure continued: "I know the Duke of the Tulip Family doesn't look like a disloyal person. It's just that Your Highness, you said it yourself. You can't just pin your hopes on the people. Because the 'people's heart' is the most changeable thing! Once you … … are no longer here, and the Duke of the Tulip Family's heart suddenly changes, what should we do at that time? "
Prince Son sat down in silence … …
After a long time, he sighed: "I'm tired, you can go."
Looking at the empty study room, Prince Son leaned back in his chair and whispered to himself: "The people's heart is unreliable … … It's always better to take things into your own hands … …"
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Early in the morning, Mrs. Lister angrily threw an expensive crystal teacup on the floor.
With a ding sound, the crystal clear teacup shattered into countless pieces.
This noble and beautiful madam had a furious look on her face. Her eyes were filled with anger and worry.
In front of her, on the table, was a letter that was just delivered by a servant.
It was a piece of white paper with only a few words written on it.
"Sister, I'm sorry, I won't marry!"
After Mrs. Lister's rage subsided, she quickly sent out several teams of family guards to search for Knight … …
At the same time, just outside the North Gate of the imperial capital, a slender figure wrapped in a long leather robe was riding a white horse. Reining in the horse, the slender figure looked back at the imperial capital and sighed: "Sister, I'm sorry."
With that, she kicked the horse's belly, causing it to gallop away.
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The news of Miss Muse's departure from the House of Lister still hasn't reached Du Wei's home yet.
And Du Wei didn't sleep this night either.
Just before dawn, he called for Elder Smoke and gave him a few instructions.
"First, you will go back to the Northwest immediately and tell Mr. Philip that from now on, all military orders must come from the Duke's residence. Other orders can be disobeyed! Increase the patrols on the border between our territory and the Nuling Province. If the imperial army approaches, they are not allowed to take a step into our territory … … If there is no other choice, I will allow them to use all means to resist! I authorize them to use the secret reserves of Anglia City if necessary!! "
"Second, tell Ruo Lin that from today onwards, she will be relieved of her military duties and go south to take charge of the family's naval fleet … … No matter what, I don't care if she's forceful or soft. Within a month, I want her to go to the Rollin Plains and take my mother to the Southeast!"
"Third, this is my gold badge. Send it to the Northwest and give it to Uncle Alpha. Tell him that the matter on the prairie … … Don't be too quiet these days and make some noise for me!"
"Fourth … …" Du Wei's tone was particularly serious when he spoke up to here: "Tell Rodriguez that the Decepticon Sky Knight Regiment is to set out on the day of your order. I will give them three days to do so! Do not alarm anyone and do not reveal the slightest bit of information. All of them are to gather in the courtyard behind Brokeback Mountain! Let Rodriguez personally lead the team. If anyone dares to spy on their whereabouts … … No matter which side they belong to … … kill them on sight! "
These orders were given one by one, causing Old Smoke's face to suddenly turn solemn. Giving the Duke a deep look: "My Lord … …"
"I know what you're thinking." Du Wei faintly smiles: "I'm not planning a rebellion, I'm just taking precautions."
As he spoke, he looked at the sky outside and stretched. His tone gradually became a little erratic and strange.
"In this world, the most unreliable thing is the human heart! Your own fate should always be in your own hands. You can't always rely on the benevolence of others. "
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On the first day of the 966th year of the empire's reign, the streets of the capital were still as cold as ever.
But under this cold tranquility, the whirlpool under the ground was getting more and more intense.
No matter who the person who tried to assassinate Du Wei was, although the assassination failed, this matter still left a faint crack in the close and harmonious relationship between Du Wei and Prince Son.
When Du Wei suddenly woke up from his stupor, he realized that the relationship between the two could only depend on Prince Son's lifespan … …
At this time, even if he couldn't bear it, he had to endure! Even if he didn't want to, he had to!
Even if he didn't want to, he had to!
Because in this world, the most unreliable thing is the human heart!
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On the first day of the 966th year of the empire, there was no official announcement. Everything happened in silence.
And the two most powerful youths in the empire, two heaven defying geniuses, two trusted ministers, comrades-in-arms, and allies … …
Their hearts were at odds!
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