The couple, who were immersed in the love and affection, suddenly heard the maid's warning, released the hands they were holding with each other like an electric shock, and after quickly arranging their clothes, they pretended to be casual and walked towards the garden gate. Before they could take a few steps, a young man walked in quickly through the gate, waving to them as he went.

"Phew, Elena, so you're here! Oh, and Lord Charles, I'm sorry I didn't see you just now, it was rude. Good day, my lord! But with all due respect, what are you and my sister doing here? ”

Charles bent down and replied quietly, "Good day, Mr. Du Wei." As you know, a month ago, my men and I were ordered to go out of the city to exterminate the bandits, and we didn't come back until today when we completed our mission. Your father, the gracious and generous Count Atlas, instructed Mr. Hull to take us to the back of the castle to collect the bounty, and it was here that we met your sister, Miss Elena. Miss Elena was very interested in what had been going on outside us for the past month, so she left me to tell her about it, and that's all. Well, since I've told Miss Elena everything I know, if you don't have anything else to ask for, Mr. Duvey, I'll take my leave, while my men are still waiting for me outside. ”

Du Wei smiled and waved his hand: "I'm sorry, Lord Charles, I didn't mean anything else in my inquiry just now. For a nobleman like you, I have no doubt about his character. It's just that I haven't seen you in over a month, so I'm a little surprised to see you here, and I'm sorry if I misunderstood you. Since you and your friends have something to do, I won't leave you for dinner. In a few days' time, my father will hold a dinner party in the castle, and the guests will be all the nobles of the kingdom and the talents of their families, so you will be sure to show your face, and at least make a few more friends, right? ”

When Charles heard this, he hurriedly made a look of surprise and agreed without hesitation. After a few more greetings with him, he politely saluted the brother and sister, and then turned to leave.

Watching her lover's back slowly disappear at the end of the garden, Elena said to Du Wei in amazement: "Brother, what are you doing here, aren't you going to help your father count the army supplies today, why do you have time to come to me!" ”

Du Wei turned around and looked at her with a smile: "Oh, it's nothing, I just heard some interesting news." I'll leave later, you don't have to worry about me. Oh yes, Elena, you're sixteen years old this year, do you have a man in Djerkhara? There's nothing to be embarrassed about with your brother, don't be shy, just say it boldly. ”

Elena had known her half-brother for many years, and seeing him smiling like this, how could she really be stupid enough to say Charles's name when she heard him say that. So she hurriedly lowered her head and pretended to be shy, denying the fact that she already had a man she liked.

Seeing that Du Wei seemed to have no doubt about his nod, Elena's heart finally returned to her stomach. But at the same time, she also began to secretly have some doubts: Could it be that my brother knows something? But no one knows about his love affair with Charles except Amanda! As Amanda's personal maid, she would never betray herself. So maybe all this is just a coincidence, I hope it's really just a coincidence......

Just as she was thinking hard, Du Wei's voice came from her ears again: "This is the best, since you don't have a favorite man in the city, then a banquet in a few days is a good opportunity." My father's invitation had been sent out half a month ago, and most of the nobles in the kingdom would attend the banquet. As is customary, most of them come with their children and nephews. When the hall is full of so many young talents, we will definitely be able to find a man who suits you! ”

Elena was instantly stunned by his words, and quickly shook her head and said, "No, brother, I'm only sixteen years old, and I don't want to leave you and my father yet." I'm not in a hurry about getting married, wouldn't it be good in a few years! ”

Du Wei's face immediately became gloomy: "You are the daughter of the family, and you also know the recent situation of our family, can you just like it...... Forget it, think about it yourself! You're not too young anymore, it's time to be sensible! Amanda, you have watched the young lady recently, and you are not allowed to come out and meet any cats and dogs casually, if you let me know that you did not watch her, you should know what the consequences are! Do you understand? ”

Amanda straightened up with a frightened look on her face, and replied tremblingly, "Yes, young master! I hear you clearly! ”

Du Wei nodded with satisfaction at her tame appearance, ignoring Elena's angry objections and turning away indifferently.

Elena sat on a garden bench and cried for a while, thinking of going out just like that, ignoring her brother's orders, but fearing that her willfulness would cause Amanda to be punished. After weighing the two, she finally had to return to her room in frustration and silently shut herself up alone.

Amanda stood outside the door, wringing her favorite handkerchief with a regretful face. That's right, she regretted it, when Young Master Du Wei said those words to her, she already understood that her unintentional small talk with the housekeeper had been completely listened to by the young master. She couldn't help but secretly blame herself: why was she so careless, why did she expose that the young lady had a sweetheart in the lord's army during the small talk. Now it's okay, there is no doubt that the housekeeper must have guessed something from her words, and then went to tell the young master. If this is not the case, then where did the young master's cold eyes and warning words come from? Miss is so good to herself, just like her own sister, if she lets Miss know that it was her leakage, she will never forgive herself!

The more Amanda thought about it, the more sad she became, and she sat at the door of Elena's room with her mouth covered and cried softly.

Dewey stood on the high tower of the castle, staring coldly in the direction of his sister's room. Here, he could clearly see Amanda sitting on the ground crying. Du Wei narrowed his eyes and slammed his fist on the guardrail: "Charles, Charles!" You can't think of it! I really can't guess you, just because you are a clown-like character, you want to get involved in my family, I won't let you get your wish! You people are the rubbish of the kingdom, and one day I will clean you all up! One day, this kingdom will belong to the true nobility! Wait, the day won't be too long! ”

After saying that, he lowered his head and looked coldly at a beautifully made gold pendant in his hand, if Count Atlas was here, he would definitely recognize it, this was the gold pendant that he loved the most that had been lost for a month.

Du Wei froze at the pendant for a moment, and then threw it into a small lake under the tower without hesitation: "Now, I'm sorry to say, it's time for you to leave!" You've betrayed your promise, I don't believe in you anymore, goodbye, Daddy! ”