Chapter 289 (2/2)
“This was my idea” Earl Biliaibuer whispered: “Since this is your old ho the reconstruction, I overheard this building was the Earl's personal study rooht, I asked that it be stayedAlas…Du Wei, I know you are the reminiscent type”
Even while outside, Du Wei can see the calrandiose structures next to it, one could hear the faint rustling sound of wind blowing against the grass in this courtyard
Who knows if it was due to the servants carelessness of not blowing out the candlestick after cleaning the place, but Du Wei was surprised to find a faint glow co at this scene, a part of Du Wei's heart suddenly felt like it's been hit by so into hishim to this yard and tease him in order to make himself talk
Then in order to let hie, that “Father” had tasked captain Alpha with the job of assessing his body
And later, it was also in this place where Mage Clark froic talent
At that tiain… H blow to that manAfter all, as an Earl, as a chief of a clan and a household, the responsibility shouldering at that man's body was far too heavy to allow his son to be a useless trash
Then down the road when he first returned to the capital from the old family territory, this was also the place where his father attempted to repair their relationshi+p
However, it was also here in this study room where father and son finally fell apart!
He still remembers it clearlyOn that summer day before the coup, it was in this study roo assassins to kill hi back to that moment, how cold and hurt his heart was!
The sky may be warm as a summer breeze, but the heart's as hollow as an abyss… H used for those really hurt)
At this time Du Wei heart was filled withit himself, his mind had wondered off into the pastAnd next to him, those that came with him were likely able to read his ht
After a good while of this so around at the people behind him, his voice deep and poised
“Everyone…Thank you!” This “Thank you” fro at the gracious word, it was that fatty Taklanshan whoh Duke, everyone's here has already waited half a day for you! Originally anted to pull you away for a drink, but since we know you are tired fro how late is it, we can only leave it to too back and warm up, otherwise, I will really beco those words, the crowd broke out into a laughing fitThen Du Wei uests, but since they all knew it's not the time to disturb hi the croay, Du Wei decides to call for his personal guards to send the new servants away, allowing everyone to get some restAs for himself, he went towards the memorable study rooed, even the desk was that of his father's… He honestly doesn't knohere those fellasaround to the desk, he seat himself in the same position as his father didThen subconsciously, he casually turns around and reached for the bookshelfSure enough, he found a bottle of wine hidden behind a bunch of books
Watching the bottle in his hand, Du Wei grinned: “What a good BiliaibuerTo keep even this thing here, he sure kno to pry into a person'sthe bottle several times, he then uncorked the lid to take a sip
Hmm, In the past… Father must have also drunk like this alone in the study roo the responsibility of the entire clan, but I as his son only disappointed himTowards the heavy burden, father can only sneak a few sips here and there to relieve some pressure
Hmm, mother had always been worried about father's body, not allowing him to drink more, thus the reason why father would hide a bottle behind the bookshelf
Thinking of this, Du Wei's heart first turned sour, then armAt this point he didn't even knohat his e the past, Du Wei had cootten about QQ that was still placed inside his cage
Ever since he's been ienerally stay inside a specially crafted large cage while in front of the public
And since everyone's gone and out of sight, QQ had no reason to keep hie had never been locked, merely for looks
It can't be helpedEver since Du Wei found out QQ's true identity, the founder of the Temple and first Pope in history, he honestly didn't have the face to lock a historic figure like that inside an anie at the moment! You've been in the Northwest for over two years, yet I never once saw you hed
Du Wei shook his head: “You won't understand these things”
Then he rubbed his face and savesurprise”
QQ nonchalantly said: “Surprise is a surprise, but I fear there are conditional strings attached to his goodwill”
Du Wei very casually chugged another sip of wine, his : “That is of course! As a monarch, hehis y can only be nothinghis nose, he wryly snitaries in the capital to orchestrate this reception, that's the first carrot by giving e faceThen he sends me back to this manor to play the emotional card! So many carrots to sweeten the deal… I can already speculate the stick that's about to fall won't be a light one”
Chapter 289 “Nothing to be gallant about” (Part two)After coreet these subordinates of Prince Son in an enthusiastic manner, that Kami Siro was the first to converse with hi person! We're old friends already so I'll speak the truthBrother here is of course happy you cae a few cups to warm our bellies, but even I wouldn't stand out here in this cold wind! Haha!” This Kaarded as one of the few favored individuals under Prince Son, so the fact that he's willing to tell him these words only made Du Wei feelfor all you old friends to be here is…” Kah: “Duke, don't ar Taklanshan is a perfect exah we are all good friends here, this fatty definitely wouldn't be willing to wait out here in the cold for you! Our friendshi+p is definitely a part of the reason, but it's the Regent's coatesSee? With only the authority of the few people here, we can't possibly uards to the outskirt of the city” Only then did Du Wei break out an enlightened s officials, aruards, this was obviously the welco back from a victorious battle“Gentlehs aloud: “This setup you guys posed forback from war, and I, only stayed in the Northwest border for two years, hardly enough to call a triued at his clothes to whisper into his ear, “Du Wei, this is his highness's intentionAigh…It's true the head of the eneent knows it was you who deserve all thethe twenty thousand cavalry of the prairie legionThis credit belongs to youHis highness said he can't allow you to feel mistreated upon your return, so here it is, the welco this, Du Wei cannot resist being slightlyinside! This Prince Son was indeed a! To use this method to attract others to his side was truly brilliant! Although he understands the means behind this, Du Wei still can't help but be emotionally warmed from the heartThen under the unified call of the horn, Du Wei and the dozen or so dignitaries entered the capital city in a grandiose fashi+on while being escorted by the soldiers and royal guardsAnd Maximos, as a man of the Temple, did not appear; instead, he went his oay and left for the hts that ca momentum as they went their oay, this old bishop honestly felt like he did the right thing and partnered up with a powerful reinforce commotion, Du Wei and his peers would of course raise the curiosity of many onlookers in the cityAfter a while of travel, Du Wei noticed so: “Eh… Huh…?”Watching the group heading into the main left road next to the palace, a fahis childhoodEver since his father Earl Ray the coup, the mansion in which his family occupied for years have been seized by the court, and since he wasn't going to stay in the capital, he simply left it beFrom what he learned, the finance minister had resold the ownershi+p of this place after his father was convicted of treasonBut this tiate and all of the surrounding bricks and streets had been olden tulip insignia was heavily eateSo that's hohat used to be the Earl's mansion has become the mansion of the Tulip DukeDu Wei was puzzled to see this but Kami Siro soon whispered the answer to him in a broad smile: “Duke, this manor was specifically readied for you by the finance hness” Du Wei's aped open: “Oh? But the last I remember, this manor had been resold to someone else by the time I left the capital” Kahness made the order himselfEven if there's a new master, that person can only obediently hand it back out” The financial h: “Duke needn't be so politeThe funds used to buy the hness himselfSire said your currentof your statusAlthough thisyour relationshi+p, everyone around will understand so there's no need to ia, so we decided to expend great amounts of money to take this manor back for you at any cost!” At that, this finance minister pulled at Du Wei's hand to lead the way inside: “Come, come and see for yourself if you are satisfied! Many of the things inside were chosen by that fatty TaklanshanHonestly, I'ar in his demeanor, but his taste in furniture and decorations are one of a kindCompared toat your home” As Du Wei went inside and walked around, he could not resist gasping at the sight! It seeent spared no expense to overhaul the entire structure: luxurious, grand, and eousAside froarden plants set along the road path, dozens of servants were standing in wait, fully ready to serve at his beck and call“It was us who found these people for you; also, we h toall the way inside, Du Wei suddenly halted his step because he saw a randiose structuresThis building wasn't so new; it was the same study room of Earl Raymond located in that small courtyardWhile the rest of the manor has been completely overhauled, only this rustically quaint room remains untouched“This was my idea” Earl Biliaibuer whispered: “Since this is your old ho the reconstruction, I overheard this building was the Earl's personal study rooht, I asked that it be stayedAlas…Du Wei, I know you are the reminiscent type” Even while outside, Du Wei can see the calrandiose structures next to it, one could hear the faint rustling sound of wind blowing against the grass in this courtyardWho knows if it was due to the servants carelessness of not blowing out the candlestick after cleaning the place, but Du Wei was surprised to find a faint glow co at this scene, a part of Du Wei's heart suddenly felt like it's been hit by so into hishim to this yard and tease him in order to make himself talkThen in order to let hie, that “Father” had tasked captain Alpha with the job of assessing his bodyAnd later, it was also in this place where Mage Clark froic talentAt that tiain… H blow to that manAfter all, as an Earl, as a chief of a clan and a household, the responsibility shouldering at that man's body was far too heavy to allow his son to be a useless trashThen down the road when he first returned to the capital from the old family territory, this was also the place where his father attempted to repair their relationshi+pHowever, it was also here in this study room where father and son finally fell apart! He still remembers it clearlyOn that summer day before the coup, it was in this study roo assassins to kill hi back to that moment, how cold and hurt his heart was! The sky may be warm as a summer breeze, but the heart's as hollow as an abyss… H used for those really hurt) At this time Du Wei heart was filled withit himself, his mind had wondered off into the pastAnd next to him, those that came with him were likely able to read his htAfter a good while of this so around at the people behind him, his voice deep and poised“Everyone…Thank you!” This “Thank you” froracious word, it was that fatty Taklanshan whoh Duke, everyone's here has already waited half a day for you! Originally anted to pull you away for a drink, but since we know you are tired fro how late is it, we can only leave it to too back and warm up, otherwise, I will really beco those words, the crowd broke out into a laughing fitThen Du Wei uests, but since they all knew it's not the ti the croay, Du Wei decides to call for his personal guards to send the new servants away, allowing everyone to get some restAs for himself, he went towards the memorable study rooed, even the desk was that of his father's… He honestly doesn't knohere those fellasaround to the desk, he seat himself in the same position as his father didThen subconsciously, he casually turns around and reached for the bookshelfSure enough, he found a bottle of wine hidden behind a bunch of booksWatching the bottle in his hand, Du Wei grinned: “What a good BiliaibuerTo keep even this thing here, he sure kno to pry into a person'sthe bottle several times, he then uncorked the lid to take a sipHmm, In the past… Father must have also drunk like this alone in the study roo the responsibility of the entire clan, but I as his son only disappointed himTowards the heavy burden, father can only sneak a few sips here and there to relieve some pressureHmm, mother had always been worried about father's body, not allowing him to drink more, thus the reason why father would hide a bottle behind the bookshelfThinking of this, Du Wei's heart first turned sour, then armAt this point he didn't even knohat his e the past, Du Wei had cootten about QQ that was still placed inside his cageEver since he's been ienerally stay inside a specially crafted large cage while in front of the publicAnd since everyone's gone and out of sight, QQ had no reason to keep hie had never been locked, merely for looksIt can't be helpedEver since Du Wei found out QQ's true identity, the founder of the Temple and first Pope in history, he honestly didn't have the face to lock a historic figure like that inside an anie at the moment! You've been in the Northwest for over two years, yet I never once saw you hedDu Wei shook his head: “You won't understand these things” Then he rubbed his face and savesurprise” QQ nonchalantly said: “Surprise is a surprise, but I fear there are conditional strings attached to his goodwill” Du Wei very casually chugged another sip of wine, his : “That is of course! As a monarch, hehis y can only be nothinghis nose, he wryly snitaries in the capital to orchestrate this reception, that's the first carrot by giving e faceThen he sends me back to this manor to play the emotional card! So many carrots to sweeten the deal… I can already speculate the stick that's about to fall won't be a light one”