Law of the Devil

Du Wei felt that this was by no means a smart idea, and the risk was too great!

Although the old Augustine VI has withdrawn from the center of power for more than two years, there are still many people who will pay attention to him: including the temple!

It is conceivable that if the death of Augustine VI spread quickly, then Pope Paul XVI would naturally applaud the most—not because Paul XVI hated Augustine VI so much. It's just that as long as the old emperor dies, then according to the habitual thinking of most people, the regent should logically inherit the throne and be crowned the new emperor of the empire.

As far as the church is concerned, I must be looking forward to seeing an imperial emperor who calls the Pope "Godfather" appear! Just imagine, in some grand public occasions, His Majesty Chen, who is the Emperor of the Empire, bowed to Paul XVI and respectfully called him "Godfather". Such a scene is definitely a big victory ! And for the royal family, its meaning is not just as simple as losing face.

According to Prince Chen's previous practice, every month or so, he would arrange for Augustine VI to appear in public, such as attending a decision-making meeting in the palace, or attending a review ceremony, etc.

In fact, ever since Prince Chen held the baptism ceremony that inspired the church, accepted the Pope's baptism at the ceremony, and honored the Pope as Godfather, there have been some impatient voices in the church recently: Hope the Regent is crowned soon!

For those magicians, they are eager to see a "godson" emperor, not a "godson" regent. Many people have already complained impatiently about Prince Chen's delay in being crowned emperor: Anyway, the power is already in hand, and the old emperor has also retreated to the second line, so why are you coy about not being crowned? !

On occasions of religious prayers, some people in the church have conveyed some urging intentions to Prince Chen, hoping that Prince Chen can fulfill the original promise as soon as possible.

"I don't expect to use a substitute to hide the entire imperial capital forever, but we can still buy some time in a short period of time." Although Prince Chen's voice was very soft, Du Wei noticed His word is "we".

It is clear. Du Wei sensed a clear message from it: up to now, he is the young king's most trusted person.

Du Wei sighed.

"Three days." Prince Chen said lightly: "Three days later is the annual Harvest Festival. I arranged a public prayer ceremony, which is the last grand banquet held in the palace before the New Year. On that occasion , I will let the royal father make a public appearance. Then... we can buy two months in the next, I will announce to the public that the royal father is unwell, and justifiably let him live in seclusion, and then there will be a long period of time Time. He doesn't even need to show up."

Du Wei sighed, this seemed to be an impossible solution.

After all, this incident happened too suddenly, disrupting the previous plan, in just a few days. It's also really hard to think of a proper solution.

"But." Du Wei reminded: "Almost all the old officials in the imperial capital will participate in the celebration banquet. Those old guys have been with the late emperor all their lives. It is hard to guarantee that no one will see any flaws. And Your Highness, you should know better than me that once this kind of thing gets out, it will be a huge scandal!" His tone was very serious: "I must ask your heart clearly: Are you really unwilling to be crowned emperor?"

Prince Chen's voice was very resolute: "My heart was decided long ago... I belong to Charlie!"

"But Charlie is only ten years old. He won't suddenly grow up in two or three months." Du Wei sighed: "And this double can only buy us two or three months at most. After three months , How can we come up with a reason that convinces everyone. Pass the throne to Prince Charles publicly?" Du Wei shook his head: "Your Highness, you are in your prime of life. Let your regent fail, but stand a ten-year-old You want a local child to be the emperor—and he is your own son. I am afraid that this approach will be opposed by everyone."

The conversation between Du Wei and Prince Chen was not hidden from the "substitute". In fact, this guy has been sitting on that bed tremblingly, looking at Du Wei and Prince Chen with fear on his face.

Before Prince Chen left, he left Du Wei here, and he gave Du Wei a task: to teach this substitute some etiquette that needs to be paid attention to when attending a banquet three days later.

Although Du Wei is not a court etiquette master, this matter is too secretive after all! Prince Chen is unwilling to let more people know about the double...

Moreover, on the night of the old emperor's death, the regent immediately secretly executed all the servants, servants, court ladies, and palace guards in the palace without hesitation!

It also included six court physicians who treated the old emperor.

It was announced to the outside world that when a careless court physician and a court magic pharmacist exchanged the efficacy of a dangerous magic potion, the poison was accidentally leaked, resulting in an unfortunate accident, making the Several court physicians and attendants died in this misfortune...

Du Wei didn't think too much about this weird mission, after all, if one less person knows about it now, the possibility of leakage will be less.

But before Prince Chen left, he suddenly looked at Du Wei and said something weird: "According to what I know, you should be a very good master of disguise. You have the superb ability to disguise a person."

After finishing speaking, he didn't seem to have any other meaning, so he turned and left.

Du Wei sighed and watched Prince Chen walk out of the palace.

Now there are no guards outside the palace. After Prince Chen executed the original group of guards here, he ordered that "His Majesty's daily life guard work will be handed over to the court magician."

Now there are only two servants in charge of serving in this palace, both of whom are Chen.

Confidant in trust. And there were no guards outside. It's the palace magician who is changing guards in the dark.

Looked at the empty hall. Du Wei's eyes fell on this poor double.

In fact, this guy's appearance is indeed seven or eight points similar to that of the old emperor. And after some special treatment and makeup. In some dimly lit places. It's almost hard to see what's coming. .

but. If someone who seems to be familiar with the old emperor. in public. It's still easy to see the flaws - besides. A person's tone of voice, voice. intonation. Some subtle movements. It is very difficult to grasp each of them perfectly.

This double was obviously found temporarily. And he looked trembling. There is really no way to be an emperor-although the old Augustine VI is not a good emperor, he has been the ruler of the mainland all his life. There is still some imperial majesty in every gesture on his body.

Moreover, Du Wei is very clear: After waiting for the banquet for two days, the result of waiting for this poor double is also obvious: silence!

But now these annoying things. For a while, I couldn't think of any answer.

Du Wei started to get busy first. He took out the storage ring that he carried with him. Take out some of the potions stored inside. Just in front of this "stand-in" ground. Play with these bottles and cans.

Watching Du Wei fiddle with these magic potions quickly. Looking at those bubbling and bubbling potions. The stand-in was obviously more frightened.

His voice trembled. Suddenly mustered up the courage. Begging to Du Wei: "Please. Don't. Don't kill me...I..."

"I won't kill you." Du Wei tried his best to soften his voice. After all, this guy is also an innocent poor man-but politics is like that.

talking. He handed over a bottle of prepared potion: "Drink it. The taste will be very bitter. Don't spit it out. Then you can have a good sleep."

The last sentence of "go to sleep" probably misunderstood the poor old man. He jumped off the bed suddenly, and knelt down in front of Du Wei with a plop. He grabbed Du Wei's pants and begged: "Please, don't kill me. Don't kill me!"

Du Wei pulled him up. Take a closer look. Only to find out that this guy is not an "old man" at all. The actual age is only about forty years old. It's just that it is obvious that Prince Chen's subordinates have already done some simple makeup on him. The wrinkles on the face are obviously painted...

Du Wei was even more embarrassed - such crude makeup. Wanting to hide the truth from those old courtiers who have followed the old emperor for decades... is simply impossible!

"I'm not going to kill you." Du Wei grabbed the man by the collar. Lift him up. He shouted in a vicious tone as much as possible: "I don't think you are an idiot! You should roughly understand what we need you to do! Right!"

The man's body trembled away. But nodded.

"Very good." Du Wei said coldly: "Then you should also understand. This matter must not be leaked! So. You are worried that you will be silenced in the end, right?"

"...Yes." The man looked desperate. He said in a trembling voice: "My lord... I, I, I am just a tailor, who used to tailor clothes for His Majesty... the other night. I don't know why the regent suddenly caught me here... I. I don't know anything. have no idea……"

He looked at Du Wei pitifully. The voice stammered. Teeth chatter when speaking.

"Oh? Are you a court tailor?" Du Wei's eyes lit up: "Have you ever tailored clothes for the old emperor before? That would be much easier. Since you have seen His Majesty up close, then you should also know His Majesty's behavior." Some moves and habits, yes."

"I...I..." He gritted his teeth. I am speechless.

Du Wei pinched his chin, and then looked at his face carefully for a while.

He had seen the old emperor several times. Then he took out a pen directly from his pocket. Painted on both sides of this guy's face and cheeks.

The muscles on this person's face trembled violently, but he finally didn't dare to struggle, but finally closed his eyes, with tears in the corners of his eyes.

Du Wei sighed. The tone was a little more friendly: "Tell me, what's your name?"

"Groom, my lord, my name is Groom."

"Okay. Groom." Du Wei seemed to smile: "Do you have any family?"

"Yes...some adults." Groom tremblingly said: "I have a wife and two daughters..."

"Hmm. Are they in the imperial capital?"

"No, my lord, they are not here." After Groom said a few words. The voice became smoother: "After the coup two years ago, I was afraid. I was worried that this kind of thing would happen again in the future, so I simply sent them back to their hometown."

"Where is your hometown?" Du Wei casually painted a few strokes on his face. asked as if casually.

"South, Lille Province, my lord...my hometown is in Lille Province."

"Oh, I've been to that place. The province of Lille is just south of the Luolin Plain of our Luolin family." Du Wei smiled peacefully: "I have been to Half Corner City, and I have met some interesting people there. things. Well, do you know Half Corner City?"

"I, I know, my lord..." Groom seemed to be less nervous, the Duke of Tulip seemed very approachable and kind, and his hope of survival was a little more in his heart: "Half Corner City... my land My hometown is not far from Banjiao City."

Du Wei smiled: "My wife and I met for the first time outside Banjiao City. Oh, and I blackmailed her severely that time. At that time, she was still an ignorant little girl. .Well, what about you? Groom, tell me, how is your wife and daughter like?".