Law of the Devil

Du Wei returned to her residence with Karina, and Karina wiped away her tears. He changed another piece of clothes and got familiar with how he dressed before coming out to see Du Wei again. He greeted Du Wei with respectful and formal etiquette, and made every move. They all fully expressed their respect for Du Wei,

Although Du Wei didn't care much about these things, Karina's attitude this time was extremely serious: "Teacher. This is what my father told me before he was alive, because from now on, you are no longer just my teacher. My father is gone. , my brother is still young, from now on. You are the biggest pillar of this empire!"

Seeing the solemn expression on the child's face, Du Wei could only sigh.

After sitting down. Lanlan, who was close to Karina, brought tea with her own hands, and Du Wei and Lanlan met each other's eyes. Immediately avoided, and the blue eyes seemed vaguely embarrassed, this was the first meeting between the two after Du Wei visited the palace that night.

From now on. Lan Lan kept her promise and did not reveal that secret, including the little princess, who was concealed by her.

Du Wei threw a grateful look full of deep meaning, but Lanlan lowered his head to avoid it. Quickly back out.

"Teacher." When there were only two people left in the room. Karina just spoke. Worry was written all over her face at a young age: "I've been looking forward to it all night. Finally, I hope you come back. Still in this situation..."

Du Wei immediately interrupted her: "There is nothing wrong with the current situation." Du Wei said lightly: "The situation in the northern war is gradually improving and stabilized. Although there are national mourning within the empire, the foundation is still very solid. Yes. No one took the opportunity to cause chaos. I think the situation in the imperial capital is fairly stable..."

Karina seemed to curl her lips, and looked at Du Wei with dissatisfaction: "Teacher, when you taught me, just tell me. Everything must be guarded against the lapse of time! You don't have to say this kind of boring prevarication to me! Brother he ...Father just passed away. Brother, he started to mess around!"

Du Wei smiled and said warmly: "Charlie is young after all, and he is in power for the first time. It is inevitable that he is a little impatient. He also lacks some experience in handling things. There is also a reason..."

"Hmph, but what about Gaocha? Could it be that the teacher is coming back this time. Are you planning to let him bewitch your brother in a hurry?" Karina was a little anxious.

Du Wei spread his hands and smiled slightly: "Your Highness, I am now a foreign minister. Don't forget that I have no actual position in the imperial capital. I only serve as the dean of the Imperial Military Academy. Other than that. Just I don’t hold other actual positions. My official title is now the commander of the Eastern Front Theater. It is the practice of the empire. The commander-in-chief cannot interfere in the affairs of the empire.”

Karina also frowned deeply, thinking of this: "Then. That's what I said. But brother, he should still be willing to listen to you."

Du Wei heard this. Just sneered. Karina was a little impatient with his smile: "Teacher, did I say something wrong?"

Du Wei shook his head. But he asked her back: "Your Highness, do you think that His Majesty is still the same as before?"

really. Karina was stunned for a moment, then sighed dejectedly: "That's right, brother...he has changed a lot."

Du Wei then slowly said: "Young people are always somewhat rebellious. Now, if I go to accuse or persuade him face to face, it will probably arouse his rebellious thoughts instead, and the effect will not be good. It’s just a matter of insinuating. Hmph, that Gao Cha. It’s just playing to his liking. It’s not a clever method either.”

After a pause, Du Wei couldn't bear to look at the worried little princess, and said softly: "Okay, Karina. Since I'm back, I can't just watch him mess around. Your father left me a message. No matter How. I will also keep this country."

"So, what can you do

Du Wei thought about it. There was a gleam of light in his eyes. Laughed coldly: "Hmph. Didn't I just say that Gao Cha is just doing what he likes, and his methods are not clever, it's just that he is in the imperial capital. All other prisons are based on the strength of his family It's just that I don't want to provoke him. I'm not really afraid of him! He suddenly jumped from a local governor to the position of deputy minister of state. Don't the others really have a trace of dissatisfaction in their hearts? It's just that no one It's just a challenge, and, for the sake of Princess Delly and General Alpay's power, everyone is unwilling to offend him easily. No one is willing to be a leader."

talking. Du Wei leaned down, hugged the little princess gently, stroked her hair, and smiled softly: "Do you still remember those things I taught you? Human psychology. Always exclusive, a fixed Dirty ***. Suddenly an outsider broke in. The original people in the *** may not be very happy in their hearts. Now I am back. It seems that I am the only one to play this leading role. These days. I I will meet with the big brothers in the imperial capital, and find out what they mean... Hmph. That Gaocha, he won't be proud for long."

"Also, the woman next to my brother now." Karina frowned.

Du Wei couldn't help but feel a little headache. It's easy to talk about other things, but he can't interfere with this woman's affairs, after all, because of his identity. I am a minister. Charlie is king. Even if the other party sells his own face. I respect myself, but I have no reason to interfere with what kind of woman the little emperor likes,

After coming out from Karina, Du Wei went to meet the little emperor again.

Meet with the little emperor. It is not as harmonious as being with Karina, after all, the former master and apprentice have become monarchs and ministers. Although Charlie still expressed enough respect to Du Wei. But subtly. It also had the meaning of suppressing Du Wei, as if to vent his anger for Du Wei not dumping him some time ago.

But now Du Wei's temper is surprisingly good. Be calm with Charlie. Not much else to say. No matter how the child performed, he didn't mention anything about Gao Cha's appointment as the Deputy Minister of State—a matter that many people in the imperial capital complained about. Charlie was also prepared, thinking that Du Wei would definitely tell him about it when he came back. Unexpectedly, Du Wei didn't even mention a word.

Du Wei only said something to comfort Charlie to express his condolences. If I cheer up early, I have a few words of encouragement. Told Charlie to be a wise king or something. Finally said goodbye soon.

Even the military affairs on the front line were not reported to Charlie.

Charlie was worried for a day. He had planned a lot of words to deal with Du Wei. It's really a bit of a nonsense. It's just that the young man took power at the beginning. There are always some people who can't control themselves, as if a person suddenly made a huge fortune. It's always uncontrollable and likes to spend money indiscriminately. .

He also originally thought that Du Wei would ask him to blame the teacher - after all, Charlie was still very afraid of the teacher's daily accumulation.

But Du Wei didn't mention it, and the words he planned to brew were useless. Although he was a little depressed. But he was also relieved.

Du Wei left quickly, and then Du Wei did not leave the palace immediately, but went to the back to meet Princess Louise. Princess Louise has been haggard a lot. She and Prince Chen have a very good brother-sister relationship. Naturally, she is extremely sad when Prince Chen passed away. When Du Wei saw her, he only offered some words of comfort. But he didn't mention any serious matters of state affairs, and took the initiative to talk about Hussein's outstanding performance on the front line, which made Princess Louise feel a little better.

Wait till you see Princess Louise. It was already afternoon.

Du Wei didn't even eat lunch. Standing at the gate of the palace where Princess Louise lived, after thinking for a while, she was about to go home. But suddenly changed his mind.

He said to the court servant accompanying him: "I still have to visit Princess Delly. You lead the way."

The court rumors were somewhat unexpected. It seems a little impolite to meet the princess. and. Even if you want to meet, you should first meet the queen.

But this person in front of him is not an ordinary foreign minister, but the famous Grand Duke of Tulip. How dare he refuse a small court biography? He can only lead the way.

Du Wei hasn't seen that Princess Delly for a long time. Since she married like a royal family, she heard that her life is very depressed.

Originally, Prince Chen was not a lecherous person. He was very diligent in governing the state affairs. He spent most of his time in his study on weekdays. Occasionally, when he had free time, he mostly spent it with his sons and daughters. Moreover, he and the queen were a couple in need, and they had a very good relationship when he was an outcast prince.

so. Although Princess Delly is ambitious after marrying the regent, even if she has the heart to compete for favor. But he can only stick to the cold palace.

It is said that since she got married. For nearly three years. The number of times Prince Chen spent the night with her can even be counted with two hands.

Unexpectedly, when Du Wei came to the gate of the palace where Princess Delly lived. But there are maids and maids blocking the door, only saying that the princess is too sad to see the guests.

Even Du Wei's name was reported here, after the notification. The reply inside is also: the princess is sad. Unable to meet guests, please ask Duke Tulip to go back.

Du Wei listened. Not angry either. He stood at the door with his hands behind his back. He looked at the sky, as if thinking for a while. Then he looked at the palace guard with a smile on his face - he knew it. These court maids who took care of Princess Delly must have been confidantes brought by Delly when she married.

"In this case, I won't take the liberty to ask for an interview." Du Wei looked at the palace in front of him with a smile. He saw it at a glance. The two seemingly indifferent girls in front of me are actually very skilled female warriors: "However, I have a few words, please pass them on to Your Royal Highness, uh. Just say..."

Du Wei's smile seemed shy and shy, and his voice was very soft: "Please tell the princess, just say, 'I know that there is some unhappiness between me and Your Highness, other things in the past. I will pretend that nothing happened, but, last year That matter really disappointed me, Your Highness, you should know my temper, if I am very unhappy, maybe I will do some unpleasant things,', um, that is These are a few words. Please go in and convey them now. I'll stand here and wait for Wang Hao's reply."

The court lady looked at Du Wei in amazement, and thought that Duke Tulip was so bold that he dared to say such disrespectful words to the princess?!

Du Wei was not in a hurry.

After a while. Inside, the palace lady trotted all the way back. Came to Du Wei in front of the ground. His face was very ugly. He seemed to be a little flustered: "His Royal Highness, Your Highness asked me to ask you...to ask you..."

"Ask me what?" Du Wei smiled.

The palace maid gritted her teeth: "His Royal Highness asked, 'Duke Tulip. How can I be happier?'."

Du Wei didn't look at the maid's face. Just looking at the sky, Youyou said: "Don't say what you shouldn't say, and don't stretch your hand when you shouldn't. Don't care about what you shouldn't... Well, that's all."

paused. He just glanced at the maid coldly: "I still have something to do. I won't wait for the princess' reply here. You just need to bring my words to the princess. Say it. Your Highness, she agrees or not. It's all up to her." Just a thought. I hope she thinks about it for herself, well, that's all. I still have things to do, so I'm leaving first."

After finishing speaking, he left with such a swagger!

The court attendant who was following Du Wei had been standing far away just now. Not daring to get too close, seeing Du Wei leave. Only then did he quickly follow.

As Du Wei walked, he said lightly: "I just talked to the maid of the princess. Did you hear that?"

"Uh...no! I dare not eavesdrop!" The court attendant quickly shook his head.

Du Wei continued to stride forward: "You go back, His Majesty will definitely ask you. You follow me today. Who did I meet in the palace and what did I say. It doesn't matter. You can tell the truth."

The waiter smiled wryly: "Sir, what you said just now. I really didn't hear it. I stood so far away..."

Du Wei just stopped, frowned, and looked at this guy: "You can tell me what you want. Don't think I don't know. You are standing there, but you are facing the wind. You deliberately pricked your ears."

The waiter's face turned pale, and he was about to kneel down, but Du Wei returned to his smiling face. Pulling him up, he conveniently stuffed a gold coin into his hand: "Listen to me, tell the truth, don't miss a single word!"

After Du Wei left the palace, the waiter returned to the little emperor. He reported some things that Du Wei had done in the palace today, except for Princess Karina. The two closed the door and talked, and the content of the conversation could not be known. Du Wei didn't hide anything else from the court attendant.

After talking about Du Wei's words and deeds with Princess Delly...

"Huh? Could it be..." Charlie frowned and thought hard: "Listen to the meaning of this. Could it be that Princess Delly has some ulterior motives. She was caught by the teacher?

He stood up. Back and forth a few steps: "Other things from before... what does that mean? Also. That thing from last year? What happened last year?"

He quickly found Chike, the head of the palace guards, and asked him carefully.

Chick frowned: "Your Majesty... last year..."

"Oh?" Charlie looked at his father's most trusted direct line: "It seems that you know something about what happened last year?".

"I'm not sure. One thing did happen last year, but I don't know what it has to do with Princess Delly." Chick said seriously: "And, that thing, the late king gave a password at that time. Only A few people know, as far as I know, the only ones who know about that matter are the late king, Duke Tulip, and the court magician. And I, the late king strictly ordered not to reveal a word..."

"Nonsense! Now I'm asking you, do you dare not say it?" Charlie said angrily.

Chick struggled. After all, he was loyal to the royal family, since the regent died of illness. His loyalty was unreservedly transferred to the little emperor. The head guard sighed and lowered his voice: "Do you still remember the New Year's dinner last year, Your Majesty?"

How could Charlie forget?!

At that dinner party, he admired the muse in his heart at that time. Inviting the Muse to dance the first dance as an emperor, the result is such an honor. But he was rejected by the other party, which made him brood all the time.

"Dinner? What's the matter?"

"At the dinner party. Duke Tulip once left the venue..."

"Well, I remember." Charlie nodded, "He was sent by his father to discuss something later."

"The fact is: someone faked the order at that time. He tricked Lord Tulip to the back, and then there was an assassination! Fortunately, Lord Tulip was very powerful. Although he was seriously ill at the time, he still carried out the assassination. Just a slight injury."

Charlie was startled, his eyes widened: "Assassination?!!"

The little emperor's eyes suddenly changed. After jumping up, he sat down again, but with those eyes, he was clearly thinking hard about something.

"What is your purpose in doing this?"

After returning to the Duke's mansion, Du Wei was in the study. Facing a special guest.

The old man was wearing a blanket and unceremoniously occupied the most comfortable chair behind the desk in Du Wei's study. Du Wei himself could only sit in the guest chair.

Lan Hai, Yue sighed. The question was asked. Du Wei didn't answer right away, but just squinted at the old man, "Can you please stop acting like this. Anyway, you are also a strong man of the holy rank. Don't act like a carefree old man.

"I'm old. Xi. Angry." Lan Haiyue smiled lightly. But he tightened the blanket on his body again: "I am different from you. Your body is much stronger than mine. I am not good at martial arts. It is normal for my body to be weak."

Du Wei snorted. No more bullshit with this guy: "What did you just ask me?"

"You know that the court legend next to you is the eyes and ears sent by the little emperor."

"Isn't this obvious? As a foreign minister, I run back and forth in the palace, and the people around me will definitely report back after returning." Du Wei curled his lips.

"Then you purposely said those words to Princess Delly's subordinates in front of those eyes and ears, in order to let them reach the little emperor's ears?" Lan Haiyue looked at Du Wei with a smile.

"Not bad." Du Wei nodded and admitted.

The old man sighed: "You... are too cunning."

Du Wei really smiled: "I can't help it... The little emperor is a little older, and after taking power, he seems to be more and more self-willed. But he always thinks he is smart. He likes to play some clever tricks. If I take him on the ground, tell him directly. Princess Delly is not a good person. Tell him that Gaocha and his family have no good intentions. I'm afraid he won't believe it. Especially now. When he wants to praise Gaocha! Hmph One by one he only believes in himself. Kid, that's too strong."

"So you played this trick on purpose. Is it too obvious? An idiot knows that the court attendant next to him is the eyes and ears. You still said those words in front of him." Lan Haiyue shook her head.

"If it was Chen...of course I wouldn't use such a clumsy trick." Du Wei said, the corners of his eyes twitched, and he seemed a little sad, but then he sighed: "It's a pity. The little emperor's IQ is limited. If I play It's too deep, I'm afraid he won't be able to comprehend it. This little trick not only achieves my purpose of passing on the message, but also makes the little emperor "think smart" to discover something. In this way, this matter is not what I said to him. He listened to it, but he 'discovered' it himself. It's easier to convince him than if I say it directly."

paused. Du Wei said slowly: "As for. My purpose is very simple. You old man, don't you still understand? Hmph!"

That's right...

After the little emperor heard those words, he would naturally ask: What happened last year?

Good, then, and then he looked it up as emperor. Although Prince Chen issued a password-locking order at the beginning. But now Charlie is the emperor! He can easily be found out, what happened last year is: he was assassinated!

Well, next. The little emperor would definitely think: Du Wei was assassinated, this matter. Why is Princess Delly so afraid? Could it be that Princess Delly is behind the assassination...

Don't say anything else. As a concubine, she was actually involved in the assassination of an important minister of the empire... Tell me, can the emperor still trust such a person? Can he still trust this kind of family?

Continue to think about it one step further: Why did Princess Delly assassinate Duke Tulip? Is there any deep hatred between the two?

Is it because the two are political enemies?

Or... Delly has something to do with being caught by Duke Tulip. Want to kill people to silence? What kind of shady trick is this?

so. It is easy to make the little emperor Charlie feel a little more grudge against the Gaocha family in his heart. In the recent harmonious relationship, Du Wei also used this silent method. A crack was cut.

Du Wei said with a smile: "The little emperor just likes to be smart. There are some things. I just said that the effect is not good. I deliberately pretended to be accidentally discovered by him, and he believed it instead."

He sighed again. The tone was a little lonely: "Speaking of it makes people feel emotional... Chen is such a smart guy, if he is alive, I will not use this kind of low-level kid tricks, alas... opponents are hard to find... this guy, die It's not the time."

Lan Haiyue snorted: "He is alive. You are sad. He is dead. You are sad."

Du Wei froze for a moment. But nodded. The tone was very sad: "That's right, it is like this." The old and the young sat opposite each other for a while. Du Wei asked another question: "Old man...Old Bai, he left from you in the end. You really don't know where he went?"

"I don't know." Lan Haiyue shook his head: "Before he left, he seemed to be saying, looking for something, you know. If he doesn't tell himself, I can't find out even if I ask."

Du Wei smiled bitterly: "Now, I really hope that he can be here."

"Why?"

"I..." Du Wei shook his head: "I'm afraid, in the short term, I won't be able to return to the northern front."

He shook his head vigorously. Looking at Lan Haiyue: "Old man, I told you about the Daxue Mountain incident. Are you not sad at all?"

"Why am I sad?" Lan Haiyue snorted, "At my age, I can see everything."

Having said that though. But in the old man's eyes, there was still a hint of sadness that couldn't be concealed.

"That's good." Du Wei smiled wryly: "I'll send someone to take you back. In the next few days, I will visit you again to ask for advice."

Lan Haiyue smiled: "Oh?"

"Philip is far away in the northwest." Du Wei spread his hands: "I'm coming back now, and I have a lot of problems in my hands, and I don't even have a person to discuss. Philip is my most trusted staff. He is not by my side. You are him Teacher Di, I have no choice but to find you. Besides...how can I say it, you can be regarded as a senior brother in terms of status."

After seeing off Lan Haiyue, Du Wei really took a rest.

Since he returned to the imperial capital last night, he went to the palace early in the morning. It was already evening when I came back, and Lan Haiyue was invited again. After discussing for a long time, it is already late at night.

After a busy day, he didn't even eat a bite of food. Already hungry, he finally breathed a sigh of relief and walked out of the study, and saw Vivienne trotting towards him. He almost ran into Du Wei's arms.

Du Wei took it lightly. He hugged Vivian in his arms, but Vivian exclaimed. Almost jumped up: "Ah! Don't, don't hug!"

"What's wrong?" Du Wei smiled. Looking at her little woman tenderly: "I haven't been back for many days. Don't you miss me? Don't you like me hugging you?"

Vivienne's pretty face was flushed, looking at Du Wei's eyes full of longing, but she was a little shy: "Ah, no. No. Not really."

"No? You mean you don't want me?"

"Ah. No! Not the land!" Vivian was so anxious that she almost burst into tears.

Du Wei didn't dare to tease her anymore, so he gently hugged her and kissed her gently on the tip of her nose. Said softly: "You miss me, don't you?"

"Um……"

"You like me to hug you. Right?" Du Wei smiled deeper.

"...um..." Vivienne's eyes were almost dripping water, but she lowered her head and dared not look into Du Wei's eyes.

"They are already my people, so why be shy." Du Wei laughed: "Come on, give your husband a hug."

But just as soon as I reached out. Vivienne flashed out of Du Wei's arms like a little rabbit. Du Wei was about to pounce. Vivienne had already exclaimed, her face changed, and she was crying: "Ah! Squeeze. Squeeze! It's all you!"

It turned out that she had pulled off her coat. But she saw that under her fur coat, it was something wrapped in paper. When I opened it, I saw several exquisite pastries. When Du Wei saw the paper bag, he recognized it. It was a pastry from a very famous shop in the imperial capital. The pastry was famous for its deliciousness and was very popular in the imperial capital. These pieces, which had been hidden under the clothes, were crushed by Du Weila in his arms just now.

"Yi?" Du Wei looked at Vivienne with a sad face, and deliberately smiled: "What is this? Ah, I know. You are greedy. You hid these delicious things in your clothes. You want to steal them behind my back." ?Hey, little silly girl. I didn't abuse you, you eat as you like. Why hide it?"

Vivian pouted. There was a look of grievance on his face, and tears rolled in his eyes. Suddenly he said with a crying voice: "You, you come back... You said, you haven't eaten all day. I remember you like to eat. Eat this. Me. I remember you like to eat this, so I rode out and bought it. Yes It’s hot, I’m afraid it’s cold. Hiding it all the way under the clothes in your arms...you..."

When Du Wei heard this, he was immediately moved. Thinking of this little girl riding a horse all the way, with snacks in her arms. Take the reins with one hand. Covering things in his arms with one hand. Not afraid of falling off the horse.

He hugged Vivienne tightly as soon as he went up, and said softly: "It's okay, it's okay, I like to eat ground. This thing can be eaten even if it is squashed."

After speaking, he snatched the dim sum from the paper bag. Swallow one in one gulp.

Vivian stared blankly for a moment: "You..."

"What me?" Du Wei stared, then smiled and said, "You brought me something. Not to mention such a delicious snack, even if it is a stone, I would open my mouth and swallow it!"

Only then did Vivienne burst into a smile. But stammered: "I, I will not give you to eat, eat stones!"

Du Wei pecked her little mouth again, and said softly, "Got it. You don't want to part with it."

After a while, Du Wei ate all these things in two or three bites, and then asked, "Yi? Where's your sister?"

Vivienne just smiled and looked at Du Wei with a strange look in her eyes: "Sister, she is still angry with you."

It turned out that Du Wei had gone north to fight. Qiao Qiao originally wanted to follow, but in the end Du Wei strictly refused. No matter how soft and hard Qiao Qiao is, it will not work. Miss Jojo was very dissatisfied.

After Du Wei came back last night. Jojo hasn't shown up yet.

Seeing that Du Wei was in a daze, Vivienne whispered embarrassingly: "Actually, my sister has stopped being angry a long time ago. You were in the palace during the day, sister, and she went outside the palace to wait in the afternoon. I have been waiting for you for a long time. She came back alone at last, sister. She prepared something. She made it with her own hands, and it's for you."

Du Wei sighed, hugged Vivienne in his arms, and suddenly said in a low voice: "Hey, little silly girl, this time... after the funeral of the regent. In a few days, we... will hold the wedding."

"Marriage, wedding?" Vivienne was startled, raised her head, and stared at Du Wei in surprise, her cheeks still flushed shyly.

"Well, wedding." Du Wei nodded, and hugged the person in his arms a little tighter.

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