Law of the Devil

under the wheels. The ice and snow on the ground creaked.

With the cold wind last night, the snow on the ground has already turned into ice. It has been crushed by countless chariots and horses. Gradually it became muddy.

In the morning. There are no pedestrians on the streets of the imperial capital. Those traders who get up early. But had to brave the cold wind. Pushing the cart back and forth. Teams of security guards were wearing leather boots. He breathed white air in his mouth. Shrinking his head to inspect back and forth.

The winter is extremely cold this year. Some elderly people couldn't help sighing. As if in memory, the imperial capital has never been so cold.

The snow covered the city over and over again, and even the Lancang Canal was frozen over at the pier. A naval fleet stationed in the imperial capital had already dispatched an icebreaker with a sharp wood on the bow to patrol the river. Break the ice to ensure the smooth flow of the river.

River transport workers are busy on all fours almost every day. Although the Finance Department distributed batches of money and food, it also sent a chill to the workers of the River Transport Department who had spent the winter. But these days, there are still many people suffering from frostbite.

Today, it's too cold.

The imperial capital of previous years. The coldest season in winter. It's just one or two light snowfalls. It has been snowing continuously for several days like this year. But it has not been seen for generations.

The shops of the major families in the imperial capital. The boss is frowning day by day. Just because the road is blocked by snow. The caravans of many chambers of commerce were blocked on the road. For a while, the prices of many things in the city increased one after another.

Fortunately, the river transport is still struggling to support it, but the number of cargo ships is still decreasing day by day. I heard that the river to the east was frozen again yesterday. Two of the icebreakers of the River Transportation Department were frozen on the river. The ice on the river is hard enough to run a horse!

The current boss of the high command, Lord Camisiro, ordered two divisions to be deployed from the Royal Guards stationed near the imperial capital. Plus local garrisons in nearby towns. A total of about 100,000 troops were mobilized.

These soldiers are in this cold weather. Throwing down the swords and guns, taking off the armor. Dressed as a cotton farmer, carrying a shovel. It has become a labor force for clearing snow roads.

When the snow fell to the ground for the first time. Everyone hasn't taken it to heart yet. This is a rare heavy snow. It also makes many people feel fresh. But as the snow doesn't stop. The days gradually became a little sad.

In the imperial capital and several nearby acropolis. The price of grain land increased by 30% in three days, and on the fifth day, even the price of vegetables had doubled. As for the meat...don't even think about it.

Teeth bf_]! Really fucking teeth bf_]!

The residents of every imperial capital probably have such thoughts in their hearts.

In the palace, the wise regent issued decrees one after another. This year, several batches of money and food from the southern provinces have been transferred to the imperial capital. He also ordered the garrison troops in various places to dispatch reserve troops to clear the roads.

this day. Just like this year's national fortune, people can't help but feel uneasy.

There is war ahead. Although there have been intermittent small victories, those Longwu races have not retreated and have been fighting for several months. Still fighting, gradually. Some people are more flexible. Then I started thinking: This battle is probably not a small one. Maybe a year? Two years?

Some old people began to recall the great battle between the Empire and the Northwest Grassland twenty years ago, which was the largest and most protracted war in the Empire for decades.

This bad weather. Coupled with the shortage of materials, it is heartbreaking. Also a little floating.

It is said that. This year's New Year's ceremony. Even the usual fireworks celebrations in previous years have been cancelled.

The news is true. In previous years, the empire would purchase large quantities of fireworks from the Tulip family's property through official procurement. But this year, there was a clear message from the palace, which was said by the Prince Regent himself: the battle ahead is urgent, and at this time of year, the atmosphere of the fireworks celebration is not suitable, this year. It's free.

Such an order made little Zach, the head of the business of the Tulip family, frown, watching helplessly as the income on the ledger decreased by more than a hundred thousand gold coins.

That's all for nothing... Anyway, all the big merchants in the imperial capital are living with their belts tight. The roads are blocked, and the supply of goods from all over the world cannot come in. Everyone is paying, and it is nothing more than paying more and paying less.

The Tulip family is rich and powerful, and throwing a little money won't hurt the prison-such a sum of money is not even the fur.

But it was his own boss that made little Zach helpless!

Our Lord Tulip Duke. It seemed that ever since he contracted the disease, his thoughts became more and more unpredictable.

In the past, little Zach was convinced of any decision made by Du Weidi. Because the facts have proved that the young Duke is a master of making money, he has an idea, or something he fiddles with. It's the gold coins rolling in.

But in the second half of this year... the money is spent but not earned... This is a bit wrong.

The duke seems to have no interest in making money. I don't see him come up with any more ideas. There are no new inventions. Seeing that he lost money when he became suspicious, his little Zach is the emperor and he is not in a hurry to be an eunuch (OK. There is no such profession as a eunuch in this world). But he is a part-time job and gets angry all day long. The boss is leisurely and leisurely, as if nothing happened. Inevitably. Is it a little outrageous?

At the end of the year, I checked this year's harvest, if it wasn't for the martial arts tournament held in the first half of the year. Relying on gambling and ticket sales, he made a lot of money. I'm afraid that this year's income will be in deficit.

Little Zach has already gone to see Du Wei several times. Every time the Lord Duke listened to his nagging, he kept talking impatiently: Money. What do you want so much for? If you pay for it, you can pay for it. Can't I pay for myself?

Compensation is affordable, with the boss's net worth. Even if it is a ten-year loss streak. He's not necessarily going bankrupt either. But he can be the chief executive of the business. If you really always lose. Where do you put your face?

In the various wealthy chambers of commerce in the imperial capital, every year everyone would arrange a noun in private, and calculate the harvest of each family this year. Du Wei knew about this matter a long time ago. At that time, the Duke laughed privately and said: Is this the Forbes rich list of the same year?

in previous years. There is little Zach sitting in charge. Since the rise of the Tulip family. Every year, he calmly ranks first, and the little Zach is also regarded as a god of wealth by the people of the imperial capital.

But this year, with the war, the Tulip family has also dabbled in the weapon business in recent years. But after all, it is not as solid as that guy of Delan Mountain Warcraft. The empire is expanding its army and ordering weapons and equipment on a large scale. result. This ranking at the end of this year. The big fat man of Delan Mountain Warcraft finally turned around, and this year's income finally suppressed the Tulip family and took the top spot. .

The fat man was naturally proud of it, and deliberately threw a big banquet at home. Treating guests to dinner, although the relationship between Delanshan Warcraft and the Tulip family is good, but this kind of face still cares about it, and it makes little Zach feel a little bit useless when he sees it.

In my heart, I complained a little bit about Du Wei's not doing business properly.

These words did not wrong Du Wei... these days. It is true that Du Wei fell to the ground a little doing nothing.

Especially... after the two duchesses came to the imperial capital.

Left... right, right, right... um. A little more to the left... ouch. Go down! Go down a little more! Ah... yes, it's here. Use some strength...

Du Wei does not use a wheelchair. But the whole person was lying on a soft bed. The clothes on the upper body were all pulled up. Showing a bare back.

in this room. The fireplace was burning fiercely, and even the carpet on the floor was charred a little. The wall is a sandwich wall designed by Du Wei himself, imitating the kind of insulation wall he knew in his previous life. And the foundation of the house is also paved with a layer of clamping force i0

Fire up the fireplace. The hot air penetrated into the interlayer, making the whole house as warm as spring, even though it was snowing heavily outside, it was so warm inside that you only needed to wear a small coat.

At this moment, His Excellency the Duke was lying on the soft bed, but he was so comfortable that he smiled and squinted his eyes. He hummed and chirped in his mouth.

beside. Qiao Qiao looked anxious, but pressed a hand on Du Wei's back, and moved her slender fingers back and forth. Under Du Wei's command, he tickled his man.

I hate this guy yelling up, down, left, right, right, but finally annoyed Miss Qiao Qiao, suddenly raised her eyebrows, jumped up, and said angrily: I think you deliberately sent me to play! !

Say it. Kicked up with one foot.

Du Wei giggled. Turning sideways, he reached out and grabbed Qiao Qiao's ankle. Gently pull. Qiao Qiao suddenly lost his footing, and fell into Du Wei's arms. Du Wei moved into the soft cave. Shun took Jojo in his arms. Kissed her on the cheek. She smiled and said, Good Qiaoqiao. Scratch your husband's back. Are you so impatient?

Against the background of the fire, Jojo's face was blushing. I don't know whether to be shy or steamy. A pair of watery eyes glanced at Du Wei, and said bitterly: You bastard, you just have no good intentions...

Just halfway through speaking, he suddenly exclaimed, with a bit of shame and anger showing between his brows. It turned out that while she was talking, Du Wei had already put his hand in along the skirt of his clothes.

Jojo turned around. frown. There was a little panting in the voice, and he said bitterly: Are you in good health? Come tease me again!

Say this. But Du Wei's mind suddenly became light, and he gave a wry smile. She retracted her hand and hugged Jojo's waist. Sighing, his face was also full of annoyance. He said bitterly: Mom, I can't live through this day!

It's impossible, it's impossible!

Two beautiful young wives. Still sisters. Travel thousands of miles to see yourself. The so-called long absence is better than newly married, but these days I come here. Day to recuperate. Rehabilitation at night. After raising and raising, this damn body still hasn't recovered.

Take a wheelchair. Tired of sitting on him long ago - that's all. But looking at the two little wives by his side, it's unbearable to watch - this crime. What man can stand it?

Although it's good to take advantage of siblings once in a while, but if the siblings take advantage of it too much, I will become so angry that I have nowhere to vent it.

I finally feel the eunuch's pain. Du Wei sighed.

is talking. The door opened, and a pretty figure walked in slowly.

Vivian wore a snow-white fox fur robe. The soft and white fox fur covered her small face, and the originally delicate face was even more soul-stirring against the backdrop of the white snow-like fox fur.

As soon as Vivienne entered the door. I saw Du Wei and Qiao Qiao rolling on the soft bed. I couldn't help but blushed. Standing at the door, he froze for a moment. It seems a little overwhelmed.

Du Wei saw Vivienne. Immediately felt amnesty. He hurriedly shouted: Come here quickly. My little silly girl, your sister is bullying me, a disabled person!

Jojo blushed. He kicked Du Wei bitterly. He sneered and said, Why did you bully you! Another kick: How did I bully you!

Vivienne smiled when she saw it. Although there is still a blush on the face. But finally came over. Said softly: Sister. You, you don't. Don't kick him.

Although there is still some stuttering, but the soft voice. But still beautiful.

Vivienne is here. Although Qiao Qiao has a strong temper. But he was too embarrassed to lie in Du Wei's arms any longer, so he jumped up quickly. Turning around the room twice, frowning: This snow is so boring, there is nothing interesting in the imperial capital... Sigh. I knew it earlier. It's better to stay in the northwest.

Looking back, he couldn't help but hit up with anger. It turned out that as soon as she got up, Du Wei pulled Vivian into his arms. But he saw the little villain looking at him. Youyou said: Why isn't it fun when it's snowing? Build a snowman, have a snowball fight, and make ice sculptures...

It's a child's thing. Qiao Qiao was a little disdainful: What's the point of having a snowball fight... Sigh. It would be great if I have someone to accompany me. But in the imperial capital, I can't even find a good opponent.

Du Wei couldn't help laughing after hearing this.

Qiao Qiao can be described as notorious in the Northwest. This violent woman. I was born with a restless temper.

When I was in the Northwest, I liked two things the most: one, of course, was practicing the Decepticon team that Du Wei threw to her.

The second pile is to find someone to fight.

Moreover, this Miss Qiao Qiao is restless. But she is not a fool, and she is also aware of her two skills. Although she is at the eighth level, she is among the group of people around Du Weidi. That is to say, it is insufficient compared to the top, and there is room for material compared to the bottom.

Hussein Rodriguez. Qiao Qiao couldn't beat her, and she also knew that she was famous. I didn't find those two people to discuss, but the people below were out of luck.

When in the Northwest, Jojo's favorite number one sandbag. It was Fatty Longbottom who blamed Button's martial arts around level seven, not much different from Jojo. It's also the easiest to fight.

When the poor fat man was in the northwest, he would be knocked on the door by Miss Qiao Qiao every three to five times, too many times. Even the fat man was so annoyed that he just hid everywhere in the end. It even developed to the point that when he saw Qiao Qiao from a distance, the fat man immediately turned his face and ran away.

This time the fat man was dispatched by Du Wei to the front line to lead the mob of civilian mercenaries. Although there is a meaning of punishment. But Fatty himself is also willing - without him, it is best to leave the Northwest and avoid Miss Qiaoqiao. .

Came to the imperial capital. The husband and wife were reunited. Originally, Qiao Qiao was so angry that he wanted to throw the ground on Du Wei: This bastard came to the imperial capital from the northwest. It's been a year since I left! Last New Year, I didn't see anyone! It's really hateful.

But when they came, Du Wei was seriously ill when he saw Du Wei. Qiao Qiao couldn't care less about getting angry, and besides, there was Vivienne who softened her heart when she saw Du Wei. Even if Qiao Qiao wanted to get angry with Du Wei, Vivian would never let it go.

I have been holding back in the imperial capital for so many days. Gradually, he became a little irritable, and Du Wei had difficulty moving his body. You can't go around fooling around with the two of you. Qiao Qiao's temperament is originally restless. These days, although he is with Du Wei, you are thick and I am thick, but there is enough time after all. Besides... Du Wei's current situation has reached a certain level. But it can't really be ecstasy, and it has become torture instead.

Quiet and eager to move, Miss Qiao always wanted to find something to do.

Originally, Du Wei built a griffin farm in the Brokeback Mountain courtyard. That thing is naturally a new gadget, and it must be in line with Jojo's wishes, but Du Wei knew in his heart that this little jiao is very noisy, and the griffin field is still a secret. The eldest lady came to the door to make a fuss, fearing that something might go wrong.

So, this thing. Du Wei never said anything, even on weekdays. When little Zach came to report, he tried to avoid Jojo as much as possible.

Except Jojo. There is another thing that bothers Du Wei...

You don't believe me. Let's take a gamble!

Humph! Just bet! If you lose, what will you pay me for?

Joke! Why do I have to lose? It's you, so what if you lose?

There was a noise outside the door, and Du Wei felt dizzy when he heard it.

really. The door was pushed open violently. Muse, the tomboy from the Liszt family, bumped into it head-on. He found a chair and sat down. This girl had an angry expression on her face. Angrily said: Du Wei! You don't care about your brother!

Just as he was talking, Gabriel came in from the outside, crossing his hands. He smiled lightly and said, Oh. Are you here to complain again?

Muse blushed and jumped up in anger. With a bang, he drew out the long sword. Staring at Gabriel: Don't be too arrogant! I really thought my muse was afraid of you! Hmph!

Gabriel scoffed. There was a faint smile in his eyes. But he stretched out his finger. Flick lightly on the longsword of the Muse. With a buzzing sound, Muse's Jianfen was swung away.

Although Muse has also practiced martial arts since she was a child, she is a girl after all, and she has never had any masters to teach her special skills. But Gabriel has been the number one training object of the Luo Lin family since he was born, and martial arts are the special skills passed down in the family of the Luo Lin family. I have practiced since I was a child, and now. Martial arts are considered outstanding among his peers. Such a shot. Muse's long sword couldn't be held immediately.

Du Wei sighed. He glanced at his younger brother and Muse: Why are you making trouble again?

It turned out that this time, the two returned to the imperial capital with sister Qiaoqiao and Vivian, and the three sisters of the Liszt family also came together. Mrs. Liszt was originally the focus of the imperial capital back then. There was a lot of repercussions, and she became a distinguished guest at various large and small banquets of the nobles. She has not returned to the emperor for a long time in the Liszt family, and as the head of the family. Mrs. Lister had to pull herself together. Deal with it well and deal with it.

And that Angel who had a crush on Du Wei since childhood. These two years. With growing up a bit. Probably because they also gradually talked with each other, and rarely pestered Du Wei again. It's just that her temperament has become no longer so lively and pleasant, she is such an innocent and lovely little sister. But gradually became a person like Lin Daiyu. I like to shut myself in the room and read books all day long, and I gradually talk less.

But this muse has the same temperament as before. Just like an impetuous and arrogant tomboy.

It's only been a few days since I came back, and in the Duke's mansion, unexpectedly, I was with this guy Gabriel. The two didn't know how. Just right.

For a while, the duke's mansion was in chaos. The Muse is short-tempered. In the northwest, even Du Wei dared to challenge, how could he be submissive to Du Wei's brother? The two of them liked to bicker and quarrel together all day long. I don't know how many fights I've had.

Especially Muse, she seemed to dislike Du Wei since she was a child. But as Du Wei became more and more authoritative, his power also increased day by day. Gradually, Muse didn't dare to make trouble against Du Wei.

can now. Met Du Wei's younger brother... I can't afford to provoke the older one, but can I still afford to provoke the younger one?! Hmph!

The two seemed to be enemies in previous lives. As soon as they met, wars began, big and small. Trivial things can also be used to argue and bicker, two days ago. The two even had a fight in the yard. Muse was forced to show her fighting spirit, but Gabriel slapped the sword down.

Later asked. The reason for the fight turned out to be that the two went out and came back together. At the door, Gabriel laughed at two words about Muse's riding skills.

As a result, after the fight, half of the flowers and plants in the yard were blown away. At night, Du Wei lost his temper, and the two of them calmed down.

As a result, today...the trouble broke out again.

Enemy! What an enemy!

Brother, she laughed and said that my way of leading troops is wrong. Humph! What does this girl know! That's what we learned in the military academy!

Hmph, learning to lead troops in the academy? Muse was even more disdainful: I am the cavalry commander of General Ruolin in the northwest. I also lead hundreds of cavalry! You say I don't know how to lead troops? How many people have you really led? ?”

What do women know!

What do children know!

you……

you……

The two started to quarrel in the room, but Du Wei had a strange smile on his face. Watch the two bicker. Fight to the end. Du Wei suddenly turned pale, and slapped hard on the soft floor.

There was a snap. The two startled at the same time. Turning to look at Du Wei, they all looked a little worried.

Cough! Du Wei tried his best to appear a bit of parental majesty, coughed, and thought about it. In the end, such a sentence came out of his mouth: Why are you arguing! It's time! Let's serve dinner! Whoever says more, don't eat today!

When Muse heard this, she snorted. Glancing at Du Wei, he said angrily, You are brothers, so of course you helped him!

After speaking, he stomped his feet and rushed out.

There seemed to be a hint of a smile on Gabriel's brow. He was about to chase him out, but now Du Wei's face really sank: Gabriel!

Uh...uh? Brother?

Du Wei sighed, sat up straight on the soft bed, and stared at his brother intently. Seeing the weird look on this kid's face, he suddenly spoke bluntly and said coldly, Have you taken a fancy to this tomboy?.

Gabriel laughed dryly, but simply straightened his neck: That's right!

Du Wei frowned again. This time, Gabriel misunderstood what Du Wei meant, and quickly explained: I didn't mean to bully her on purpose, it's just a girl with her temperament. But she has a stubborn temper. To get into her heart, one must be tough. Some. She may be hating me so much now, but I promise. In the past few days, she is probably dreaming of me when she sleeps at night.

Du Wei stared at his younger brother, and suddenly smiled bitterly and sighed inwardly: My younger brother is actually a master at picking up girls.

Do you really like Muse? Du Wei said with a straight face.

That's right. Gabriel stared at his brother for a while, then suddenly his face changed, and he blurted out: Brother, is she your woman? I don't know!!

Bullshit! Du Wei scolded immediately, and Qiao Qiao's expression on the side became a little weird, and Du Wei quickly shouted: What nonsense!

Gabriel shrank her neck: It's fine if it's not your woman.

But... where is your fiancé Qin? Du Wei sighed, After the New Year, your coming-of-age ceremony cannot be delayed.

Instead, Gabriel gave Du Wei a strange look: So what? I can only marry one.

These words made Du Wei choke back directly.

Good boy! Your brother and I barely had two women until we were adults.

This kid is not yet an adult. But have you already thought about marrying two?

At this moment, Gabriel straightened his face, and said with a low laugh: Brother, you don't have to worry about this matter, in my opinion. Mrs. Liszt seems to have no objection. When she saw me two days ago, she still whispered Asked me for a while. Asked me what I like to eat and wear, and deliberately asked me to take care of her tomboy sister in the imperial capital. It seems that the Marquis should not object.

Du Wei continued to sigh.

This winter is not over yet. Why do these little lands start to spring up one by one?

In the palace. A court ceremonial officer. Walked into the palace lightly.

This palace is exactly His Majesty the current Emperor of the Empire. Little Charlie's residence.

The little emperor had just finished his homework for the day and sent away a court swordsmanship teacher, so the etiquette officer dared to come up.

What's the matter? Charlie casually threw the sword to the servant beside him. He took a hot towel and wiped the sweat from his bare upper body, and then two handsome maids brought a cotton robe and put it on for him.

Your Majesty. This is the list of dinners for this year's New Year's celebration. The ceremonial officer bowed respectfully and cupped his hands: The regent means this year's dinners. I don't know if you have any special guests you want to invite, Your Majesty.

Charlie sneered inwardly—guest list? Why do you ask me to do such a small thing?

But the face. Without revealing anything, he took it over and looked at it carefully. It's about the same as in previous years. It's just that there is an extra name: Mrs. Liszt.

Mrs. Lister's dead husband was a royal nobleman. Speaking of which, she could be regarded as a relative of the royal family, and this time she came back to the imperial capital. New Year's dinner. Naturally, her distinguished guest is indispensable.

Charlie pondered for a while, and suddenly his eyes showed a little eagerness. Faintly and involuntarily thought of the heroic and beautiful girl I saw at Du Wei's home that day.

Um. That girl... the subordinates found out that it was Muse, Mrs. Liszt's younger sister.

Thinking about it, he picked up a pen and added a few more words to the roster. .