Du Wei followed Karina back to her quarters, and Karina wiped away her tears. After changing another piece of clothing and getting familiar with the dress, he came out to see Du Wei again. He also greeted Du Wei with respectful and formal etiquette, and every move. all fully expressed their respect for Du Weidi,

Although Du Wei didn't care much about this, Karina's attitude this time was extremely serious: "Teacher." This is what my father told me when he was alive, because from now on, you are more than just my teacher. My father is gone, my brother is young, and from now on. You are the greatest pillar of this empire!"

Du Wei looked at the solemn expression on the child's face, and could only sigh.

After you sit down. Karina's personal maid Lan Lan brought tea again, and Du Wei and Lan Lan looked at each other. Immediately avoided it, and Lan Landi's eyes seemed to be vaguely embarrassed, this was the first meeting between the two after Du Wei visited the palace at night that day.

From now on. Lan Lan kept her promise and didn't reveal the secret, including the little princess, who was all hidden from her.

Du Wei threw away a look of deep gratitude, but Lan Lan lowered his head to avoid it. Quickly retreated.

"Teacher. "When there are only two people left in the room. Karina spoke. Her young face was full of worry: "I look forward to it all night. Finally looking forward to your return. Still in this situation......"

Du Wei immediately interrupted her: "There is nothing bad about the current situation. Du Wei said lightly: "The situation in the north is gradually improving now. It also stabilized. Although there is a national mourning within the empire, the foundation is still very solid. There is no one who takes the opportunity to make trouble, and I think the situation is quite stable......"

Karina seemed to pout her lips and glanced at Du Wei dissatisfied: "Teacher, when you taught me the land. Just tell me. You don't have to say such boring prevarications to me! Brother, he ...... My father had just died. Brother, he's starting to mess up a bit!"

Du Wei smiled and said gently: "Charlie is young after all, and he is just in power. It's inevitable to be a little impatient. There is also a lack of some experience in handling things. It's also a land......

"Hmph, but what about that Gao Cha? Could it be that the teacher is back this time. Are you still going to let him bewitch your brother's heart in a hurry?" Karina was in a hurry.

Du Wei spread out his hand and smiled faintly: "Your Highness, I am now a foreign minister, don't forget, I have no actual position in dìdū, only the dean of the Emperor [**] Academy." Besides. He will not hold any other actual position. My local officer is now the commander of the Eastern Theater of Operations. Imperial conventions. Commanders are not allowed to interfere in the affairs of the Empire. ”

Karina also frowned deeply and thought of this: "So. That being said. But brother, he should still be willing to listen to you. ”

Du Wei listened. Just sneered and didn't say anything. Karina was a little impatient with his laughter: "Teacher, am I wrong?"

Du Wei shook his head. But he asked her back: "Your Highness, do you think that now Your Majesty, he is still the same person he was at the beginning?"

Really. Karina was stunned for a moment, and sighed dejectedly: "Yes, brother, he ...... He's changed a lot. ”

Du Wei said slowly: "Young people, always a little rebellious, at this time, if I go to accuse him or admonish him in person." Most of the time, it will arouse his rebellious thoughts, and the effect is not good, so he always has to knock on the side. Hmph, that Gocha. It's just a matter of doing what he likes. It's not a clever trick. ”

After a pause, Du Wei looked at the worried little princess and felt a little unbearable, and said softly: "Okay." Corrina. Now that I'm back. You can't look at him nonsense, your father left me a message. At all costs. I will also keep this country. ”

"So, what can you do?

Du Wei thought for a moment. There was a glint in his eyes. smiled coldly: "Hmph." Didn't I just say that Gao Cha just did what he liked, and the means were not clever, but. In dìdū. The other prisons are all based on his family's strength. I don't want to provoke him. He wasn't really afraid of him! He suddenly became a local governor. Jumping to the position of deputy secretary of state, don't the others really have a trace of dissatisfaction in their hearts? For the sake of Princess Daili and General Arpayi's forces, everyone is unwilling to offend him easily. No one wants to be a bird. ”

said. Du Wei leaned down, gently hugged the little princess, touched her hair, and laughed softly: "Do you remember what I taught you at the beginning? Always exclusive, a fixed place ***. Suddenly an outsider broke in, and the original person in *** may not be very happy in his heart, and now I'm back. This provocative corner sè, it seems that only I will play it, these days. I'll meet with all the bigwigs in Dìdū and find out what they mean...... Hum. That Gocha. It didn't take long to be proud. ”

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

Du Wei couldn't help but have a headache, it's easy to talk about other things, but in this woman's affairs, he can't interfere arbitrarily, after all, from the identity. He is a minister. Charles is the emperor. Even if the other party sells his face. Respect yourself, but you don't have a reason to interfere with what woman the little emperor likes.

After coming out of Karina's place, Du Wei went to see the little emperor again.

Meet the little emperor. is not as harmonious as being with Karina, after all, the former master and apprentice have become monarchs and ministers. Although Charlie still showed enough respect for Du Wei. But faintly. also had some intention of suppressing Du Wei, as if he was angry that Du Wei didn't dump him some time ago.

But now Du Weidi's temper is surprisingly good. Peace of mind in front of Charlie. Don't say much else. Let this child perform, and not mention a word about Gao Cha's appointment as deputy minister of state—many people in this matter have complained. Charlie was also prepared, thinking that Du Wei would definitely tell him about it when he came back. didn't expect Du Wei to even mention a word.

Du Wei only said some consolation, and Charlie should mourn by the way. If you cheer up early, there are a few words of encouragement. Tell Charlie to be a gentleman and the like. In the end, he quickly took his leave.

Even the military affairs at the front did not report to Charlie.

Charlie was worried for a day, and originally brewed a lot of words to deal with Du Wei - he himself knew that he rashly promoted Gao Cha to deputy minister of state. It's a bit of a nonsense. It's just that he was in power at the beginning of his youth. There is always something that can't control yourself, as if a person suddenly made a big windfall. It's always uncontrollable to like spending money indiscriminately.

He also originally thought that Du Wei would blame himself for raising a teacher - after all, Charlie was still very jealous of this teacher in his heart.

But Du Wei didn't mention it, and the words that were originally going to brew were useless. He was a little depressed, though. But he was relieved.

Du Wei quickly took his leave, and then Du Wei did not leave the palace immediately, but went to the back and met Princess Louise. Princess Louise is a lot haggard, and the brother and sister relationship between her and Prince Chen is very good, and she is naturally very sad when Prince Chen dies. When Du Wei saw her, he only said some words of comfort. didn't mention anything serious about 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 until you're done seeing Princess Louise. It's already afternoon.

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

He said to the court attendants around him: "I am also going to see Princess Daili." You lead the way. ”

The court biography was a bit of a surprise. It seems a bit unruly to meet the princess. And. Even if you want to meet the queen, you should see the queen first.

But the person in front of him was not an ordinary minister, but the famous Grand Duke of Tulip. Where did he dare to refuse from a small court legend?

It had been a long time since Du Wei had seen that Princess Daili, who had been very depressed since she married like a royal family.

Originally, Prince Chen was not a good person, he was very diligent in running state affairs, and spent most of his time in his study, and occasionally had leisure, and most of the time was spent with his own children, and he and the queen were considered a couple in distress, and they had a good relationship when he was still an excluded prince.

So. Although Princess Daili is ambitious after marrying the regent, she has a desire to compete for favor. But he can only keep the cold palace.

It is said that since she got married. It's been almost three years. The number of times Prince Chen spent the night with her could even be counted on two hands.

Unexpectedly, when Du Wei came to the gate of the palace where Princess Daili lived. But there were palace maids blocking the door, only saying that the princess was too sad and did not see the guests.

Even the name of Du Weidi was reported here, after the report. The reply inside is also: The princess is sad. If you can't see the guests, please go back to Duke Tulip.

Du Wei listened. And not angry. He stood in the doorway with his hands in his hands. I looked at the sky and thought about it for a while. Then he looked at the court maid with a smile on his face—he knew it. These court maids who take care of Princess Daili must all be the henchmen brought by Daili when she marries in.

"In that case, I won't take the liberty of asking to see me. Du Wei smiled and looked at the court maid in front of him. He could see it at a glance. The two girls in front of her, who seemed to be unruly, were actually very skilled female warriors: "However, I have a few words to please please tell Her Royal Highness the Princess, uh." Just say ......"

Du Weidi's smile seemed to be a little shy and shy, and his voice was also very soft: "Please tell the princess, just say, 'I know that there is some unhappiness between me and His Highness, and there are other things in the past. I don't think it happened, but I was disappointed by last year's incident, and Your Highness should know my temper, if I'm not happy. Maybe you're going to do something upset,' well. That's it. Please go in and relay it now. I stood here waiting for the princess to reply. ”

The palace maid looked surprised, looked at Du Wei in surprise, and thought to herself that this Duke Tulip was really bold, and he dared to say such rude words to the princess?!

Du Wei was not in a hurry.

After a while. Inside, the palace maid trotted all the way back. came to Du Weidi. The face is very ugly. seemed to be a little flustered: "Palace." Your Highness, let me ask you...... Ask you ......"

"Ask me what?" Du Wei smiled.

The palace maid gritted her teeth: "Your Highness asked, 'Lord Duke Tulip.'" How can we be happier?'. ”

Du Wei didn't look at the face of this palace maid. Just looked at the sky and said leisurely: "Don't say what you shouldn't say, don't stretch out your hand." Leave it alone if you shouldn't care...... Well, that's it. ”

There was a pause. Only then did he glance at the palace maid coldly: "I still have something." I won't wait for the princess's reply here, you just need to bring my words to the princess. Just say. Your Highness, she promised not to agree. It's all in her own thoughts. Let's hope she thinks about it herself, well, that's it. I still have something to do, so let's go first. ”

After saying that, he actually left with such a swagger!

The court attendant who followed Du Wei had been standing far away just now. Don't dare to get too close, seeing Du Wei leave. Then he hurriedly followed.

As he walked, Du Wei said lightly: "I just talked to the princess's palace maids. Did you hear that?"

"Uh...... I don't dare eavesdrop!" The court attendant quickly shook his head.

Du Wei continued to stride forward: "If you go back, Your Majesty will definitely ask you." You follow me today. I met someone in the palace and said something. Never mind. You tell the truth. ”

The waiter smiled wryly: "My lord, what you just said. I really didn't hear it. I'm standing so far away......"

Du Wei stood still, frowned, and looked at this guy: "If you want to say it, you can say it." Don't think I don't know. You're standing there, but it's going downwind. Deliberately pricked up your ears. ”

The waiter's face turned pale and he was on the verge of kneeling, but Du Wei regained his smile. pulled him up, but casually stuffed a gold coin into his hand: "Listen to me, tell the truth, not a word is allowed to be missed!"

After Du Wei left the palace, the waiter really returned to the little emperor. I reported some of Du Wei's things in the palace today, except for Princess Karina's. The two closed the door and spoke, and the content of the conversation was unknown to anyone. Du Wei didn't hide anything else from this court attendant.

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

"Well, ......," Charlie frowned and pondered, "Listen to what it means." Could it be Princess Dailie. There is something unspeakable. Caught in the hands of a teacher?

He stood up. Took a few steps back and forth: "Other things from the past...... What does that mean? What happened last year? What happened last year?"

He quickly called Chick, the head of the palace guard, and inquired carefully.

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

"Oh?" Charlie looked at the father's most trusted descendant before his death: "It seems that you know some of the land last year?"

"I'm not sure. Something did happen last year, but I don't know what it had to do with Princess Delly. Chick said: "Moreover, the first king gave a gag order at that time. Only a few people know about it, and at the moment I know about it, the only ones who know about it are the first king and the duke of tulips, and the court magician. And I, the first king, strictly ordered, not to reveal half a word to go out......"

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

Loftus-Cheek 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 chief guard sighed and lowered his voice: "Last year's New Year's dinner, do you remember your majesty?"

How could Charlie forget?!

At that dinner, he admired the muse in his heart. As the emperor, he invited the Muses to dance the first dance, and the result was so glorious. was actually rejected by the other party, which made him linger all the time.

"What's wrong with the dinner?"

"On top of the dinner. Duke Tulip once left the venue......"

"Well, I remember. Charlie nodded: "I was sent by my father to ask him to go to the back to discuss something." ”

In fact, it was: someone had a false order at the time. Tricked Duke Tulip into the back, and then an assassination occurred! Fortunately, Duke Tulip was of extraordinary strength, and although he was seriously ill at the time, he still killed and assassinated, only slightly injured. ”

Charlie was taken aback and his eyes widened: "Assassinate ?!!"

The little emperor's eyes were suddenly different, and he sat down again after jumping up, but his eyes were obviously thinking harder.

"What's your purpose in doing this?"

After returning to the Duke's Palace, Du Wei was in his study. Faced with a special guest.

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

Blue Ocean, Yue sighed. The question was asked. Du Wei didn't answer immediately, but just glanced at the old man with slanted eyes: "Can you not make such a look." Anyway, you're also a Saint-level powerhouse. Don't be like an old man who doesn't care.

"I'm old. Practice. Angry. Lan Haiyue smiled indifferently. tightened the blanket on his body again: "I'm different from you." Your body is much stronger than mine, and I'm not good at martial arts in the first place. It's normal to be weaker. ”

Du Wei snorted. Didn't continue to talk nonsense with this guy: "What did you just ask me?"

"You know that the court rumor next to you is the eyes and ears of the little emperor. ”

"Isn't this obvious, I'm a foreign minister, running back and forth in the palace, and the people around me will definitely report back when they go back. Du Wei pouted.

"So you deliberately said those words to Princess Daili's subordinates in front of that eyes and ears, did you deliberately want these to spread to the ears of the little emperor?" Lan Haiyue looked at Du Wei with a smile.

"Not bad. Du Wei nodded in acknowledgement.

The old man sighed: "You...... It's too cunning. ”

Du Wei really smiled: "I can't help it...... The little emperor was a little older, after he took power. It seems that there is a tendency to be a little rigid and self-employed. But he always thought he was smart. I like to come up with some clever tricks. If I am on the ground, tell him directly. Princess Dellie is not a good thing. Tell him that none of the Gaucha family has any good intentions. I'm afraid he won't believe it. Especially now. He wanted to praise the time of the high-cha land! Hmph, he only believed in himself. Children, it's too strong. ”

"So you're deliberately playing with this hand. It's too obvious? The idiot knows that the court attendant next to him is the eyes and ears. You still say those things in front of him. Lan Haiyue shook her head.

"If it's Tatsu...... Of course I wouldn't use such a clumsy trick. When Du Wei said this, the corners of his eyes jumped, and he seemed to be a little sad, but then he sighed: "It's a pity." The little emperor has a limited IQ. If I play too deeply, I'm afraid he won't be able to comprehend it. This little trick. That is, I have achieved my goal of preaching, and I can also make the little emperor 'think he is smart' to discover something. So. It wasn't for me to tell him about it, but for him to 'discover' it himself. It's easier to convince him than if I had said it directly. ”

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

That's true......

When the little emperor heard those words, he naturally asked: What happened last year?

Very well, then, then he looked it up as the emperor. Although Prince Chen gave a gag order at the beginning. But now Charles is the Emperor! He can easily find out what happened last year: he was assassinated!

Well, next. The little emperor must think: Du Wei was assassinated, this matter. Why is Princess Daili so jealous? Could it be that Princess Daili is behind the assassination......

Don't say anything else. As a princess, she was actually involved in the assassination of important ministers of the empire...... You say, can the emperor still trust such a person, can he still trust this kind of family?

Continue to think further: Why did Princess Daily assassinate Duke Tulip? Is there any deep hatred between the two?

Is it because the two are political enemies?

Still is...... Dai Li has some trick to be caught by Duke Tulip. What is the unsightly handle of killing people and destroying their mouths?

Such. It is easy to make the little emperor Charlie have a little more mustard for the Gao Cha family in his heart. Recently, in the harmonious relationship, Du Wei has also used this silent means. A crack was cut.

Du Wei said with a smile: "The little emperor just likes to be smart, some things. I just said that it didn't work well. Deliberately pretending to be accidentally discovered by him, he believed it instead. ”

He sighed again. There was a little loneliness in his tone: "It's also emotional to say...... Tatsu is so smart guy if he lives. I'm not going to use such a low-level kid's trick anymore, alas...... Opponents are hard to find...... It's not time for this guy to die. ”

Lan Haiyue snorted: "He's alive." You feel bad. He's dead. You're sad. ”

Du Wei was stunned for a moment. But he nodded. The tone was sad: "That's right, that's right. The old and the young sat opposite each other for a while. Du Wei asked another question: "Old man...... Old white, he finally left the land from you, you really don't know where he went?"

"I don't know. Lan Haiyue shook his head: "Before he leaves." It seems to say, go find something, you know. If he doesn't say it himself. I couldn't ask even if I asked. ”

Du Wei smiled bitterly: "I really hope that he can be here now." ”

"Why?"

"I ......" Du Wei shook his head: "I'm afraid, in the short term." There's no way back to the northern front. ”

He shook his head vigorously. looked at Lan Haiyue: "Old man, it's a matter of the snowy mountains." I told you. Aren't you sad at all?"

"I'm sad about something. Lan Haiyue snorted: "At my age, I can see everything." ”

That being said, But the old man's eyes still couldn't hide a trace of sadness.

"Oh well. Du Wei smiled bitterly: "I'll send someone to send you back, these days." I'm going to go and ask you about it. ”

Lan Haiyue smiled: "Oh?"

"Philip is far northwest. Du Wei spread out his hands: "I'm coming back now, I have a lot of problems in my hands, and I don't even have a person to consult, and Philip is my most trusted staff." He's not with me. You're his teacher, so I have to look for you. Moreover...... What do you and I say, we can be regarded as senior brothers in terms of reputation. ”

After sending Lan Haiyue away, Du Wei really rested.

He had been back to Dìdū since last night and had gone to the palace early in the morning. It's already evening when I came back, and I invited Lan Haiyue again. After discussing it for a long time, it was already late at night.

He was so busy all day that he didn't even eat a bite of food. Already hungry, he finally let out a sigh and walked out of the study, where he saw Vivien trotting all the way over. He almost crashed headlong into Du Wei's arms.

Du Wei gently curled. He hugged Vivien in his arms, but Vivien exclaimed. Almost jumped up: "Oh! don't, don't hug!"

"What's wrong?" Du Wei smiled. Gently looking at her little woman: "I haven't come back." Don't you want me? Don't like me hugging you?"

Vivian's pretty face was crimson, and she looked at Du Weidi, her eyes were full of longing, but she was a little shy: "Ah, no." No. Not ground. ”

"You're saying you don't want me?"

"Ahh No! Vivien 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 lightly on the tip of her nose. Softly said, "You miss me." Isn't that right?"

"Hmmm......"

"You like me to hug you. Isn't that right?" Du Wei laughed even deeper.

“...... Hmm......" Vivian's eyes were almost dripping, but she looked down and didn't dare to look into Dewey's eyes.

"I'm already a native of the country, and I'm still shy. Du Wei laughed: "Come, give your husband a hug." ”

But as soon as he stretched out his hand. Vivien, however, flashed out of Du Weidi's arms like a rabbit. Du Wei was about to pounce. Vivien had already exclaimed, her face changed, and she cried with a sad face: "Ahhhh Squashed! It's all you!"

It turned out that she had pulled off her coat. But I saw that under her leather jacket, it was a paper wrapper. When I opened it, I saw a few jīng pastries. As soon as Du Wei looked at the paper bag, he recognized that it was a pastry from a very famous shop in the city of dìdū, which was famous for its deliciousness and was very popular in dìdū. These pieces, which had been hidden under their clothes, were hugged hard by Duvira in his arms just now, but they were flattened.

"Yi?" Du Wei looked at Vivian's crying face, and smiled deliberately: "What is this?, I know." You're greedy. I hid these delicious things in my clothes. Want to eat behind my back? Little silly chick. I didn't abuse you, you can eat it if you like. Why hide it?"

Vivien pouted. A look of grievance, tears rolling in his eyes. Suddenly, he cried and said, "You, you come back...... You say, you haven't eaten a day. I remember you loved to eat. Eat this. I. I remember you liked to eat this, so you rode out and bought it. It's hot, I'm afraid it's cold. Hidden under his clothes all the way in his arms...... You ......"

When Du Wei heard this, he was immediately moved in his heart. Thinking of this little girl riding all the way, carrying a snack in her arms. Pull the reins with one hand. Holding the things in his arms with one hand. I'm not afraid to fall off my horse.

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

After saying that, he snatched the snack from the paper bag. Swallow one in one bite.

Vivien was stunned for a moment: "You ......"

"What am I?" Du Wei glared, and then smiled: "You got me something." Not to mention such a delicious snack, even if it was a stone, I swallowed it with my mouth open!"

Vivien chuckled. But he stammered: "I, I won't give you food, eat stones!"

Du Wei pecked her little mouth again, and said softly, "Got it." You're not willing to do it. ”

After a while, Du Wei ate all these things in two bites before asking, "Yi, where is your sister?"

Vivian smiled at this time, looking at Du Wei, with a strange look in her eyes: "Sister her." I'm still mad at 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 hard Jojo grinds and hard bubbles, it can't work. Much to the displeasure of Miss Jojo.

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

Seeing that Du Wei was a little dazed, Vivian whispered embarrassedly: "Actually, sister, she is not angry for a long time, you are in the palace during the day, sister, she went to wait outside the palace in the afternoon." I've been waiting for you for a long time. In the end, I came back alone, sister. She had one thing in store. She made it with her own hands and gave it to you. ”

Du Wei sighed, hugged Vivian in his arms, and suddenly whispered, "Hey." Little silly girl, this time...... After the regent's funeral. A little more rì, we're ...... Let's have a wedding. ”

"Wedding, wedding?" Vivien was startled, raised her head, and glared at Du Wei in surprise, her cheeks flushed a little shyly.

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