Eagle's Glory

Seeing Charlie's expression, Chanel also noticed something, so she didn't say much, but welcomed him into the office.

Soon, Eggron returned.

"My cousin, what do you want from me?" He asked after seeing Charlie.

"Your Majesty... please allow me to expose my brother's evil intentions to you." Charlie cut to the chase.

"Huh...?" Aegron was slightly surprised. "What?"

"After he accepted the mission you entrusted, out of resentment and ambition, he planned to seek personal gain while performing the mission, and even tried to get himself on the throne of Greece." Charlie looked at the young man seriously, and then replied solemnly, " Your Majesty, considering what he has done, I think he has betrayed your trust and is no longer suitable to carry out the tasks you have entrusted to him, so I ask you to replace him."

"To be honest, I'm not surprised he would think so." Aigron was silent for a moment, then seemed to calm down. "So Charlie, who do you think should be replaced?"

"If there is no other suitable candidate, I am willing to come forward and complete the task for you." Charlie held his head high and replied. "Your Majesty, I am completely loyal to you and the family, and I do not seek anything in return. If Your Majesty does not believe in my loyalty, please also trust my judgment on the situation. I will not do ridiculous stupid things, I would rather do A French prince would not be a Greek tyrant!"

Charlie's words were impassioned, but he was quite disturbed in his heart.

The reason why he made up his mind was not because he was so loyal to His Majesty, but because he didn't like his brother's thoughts at all. In order not to make him make a big mistake, he would rather inform him on balance.

Although this will affect His Majesty's trust in his elder brother, at least there is still a leeway left.

After all, who isn't ambitious these days?His Majesty will also forgive.

However, he did not expect that the young man on the opposite side was having completely different thoughts at this moment.

Others don't know, but the young man is very clear that the cousin Charlie in front of him has achieved great achievements in history, restored the empire, and became His Majesty Emperor Napoleon III. This is definitely not a simple person.

It can also be seen from today's events that his political acumen is stronger than his brother's, and he is more resistant to temptation. He can even bear the burden of humiliation while judging the situation. He would rather flatter himself than keep his current status.

In this case, it is even more impossible to give him the opportunity to grow his prestige and indulge his ambition.

Louis has grievances and ambitions in his heart. He has already known the matter. He is not afraid that the other party will stir up trouble in Greece. After all, without his support, his cousin can't do anything, and he can't escape the control. .

Now you can expect him to be more motivated to complete the task because of his ambition.

Therefore, it is better for everyone to maintain the original decision.

"I see, Charlie, thank you for your loyalty to me and to the family, I am very touched." After making the decision, Aigron laughed, "Actually, I am not angry at his thoughts, after all, the young people in our family Everyone is ambitious, but I think it’s a good thing, ambition is the best driving force, isn’t it? If Louis wants to seek the crown, then go for it! If he does well enough, I will consider it.”

"Your Majesty..." Charlie was not moved by his words, on the contrary he turned pale with fright. "You don't want to change your mind?"

"Yes, I maintain my original intention, so let's send Louis there." Egron nodded lightly, "I believe in his ability, he will definitely do everything well."

"But..." Charlie shook his head, still a little hard to accept, "You...you really don't want to change your mind?"

"No, this is fine now." Aigron sneered, "I've said it long ago... No matter how big the foundation is, it belongs to our Bonaparte family, and only our family can share it. Since your brother wants to cash in sooner, then why not? We wish all the best, and wait for God's judgment."

Although the young man's words sounded mild and gentle, Charlie couldn't help shivering, and he felt a little chilly in his heart.

He's always said that to his brother before...

There is no doubt that His Majesty is really angry.

He didn't know how he should get out of this predicament, but he knew that his brother must not make any substantial betrayal, otherwise he would face the monstrous anger from the boy in front of him—from his attitude towards his father. See, he will never allow any relatives to violate the authority of the head of his family.

"I can only thank you for your generosity with immense respect." He forced a smile.

He knew that the other party's words were not trustworthy, and he also knew that the other party knew that he didn't believe them, but because of this, both of them had to pretend to be convinced.

It seems that his efforts have failed. Instead of solving the problem, it has deepened the rift between the two parties. Should this be done in the future?

He can't think about it for the time being, but no matter what, he absolutely can't just sit back and watch his brother commit suicide.

"Okay, Charlie, if you have nothing else to do, you can go back and rest first." Aigron waved his hand lightly, motioning for him to leave, "There are still many things around me that need you to do in the future, I think you are indeed A very powerful and capable person, definitely worth reusing."

"I will serve you wholeheartedly." Charlie saluted Aigron and left.

In this way, Chanel took Charlie away.

Just as he was walking out of the door, Charlie suddenly looked at Chanel, and then bowed to salute.

"Your Highness?" Chanel was taken aback.

"Chanel, we may have been a little rude to you all the time, I feel very sorry in my heart, please allow me to apologize to you." While speaking, Charlie straightened up and looked at the opposite maid attentively.

Although in his capacity, it was close to flattery to say such words to the maid, but right now he couldn't care less.

From what my brother said just now, it can be seen that Chanel means a lot to His Majesty, so it may even be more useful to please Chanel than to please His Majesty.

He has always been an informal person, and there is no psychological obstacle for him to bear the humiliation for a while.

"Ah! You..." Chanel, on the other hand, was a little flustered by Charlie's sudden movement, "Don't do this, I...how can I afford it! Your Highness...you can tell me directly if you have anything to say, do not do that!"

"It is because of your dedicated service by His Majesty that we are here today, so I must pay due respect to you." Charlie looked at the girl with a low eyebrow, "If you need me to do anything in the future, just tell me That's enough, I will serve you wholeheartedly!"　　

Extra Story (2) Demon Queen and Traitor

In 1837, Emperor Franz I, who had ruled the Austrian Empire for decades, was finally called by God to leave the world.

Because his mentally ill prince Ferdinand and the second prince Karl with mediocre intelligence also died before his death, so after the emperor's death, his grandson, the young Franz Joseph I ascended the throne as emperor.

However, Emperor Franz Joseph was only 7 years old when he succeeded to the throne and was unable to govern the state affairs. Therefore, his mother, Empress Dowager Sophie, had to be regent to handle state affairs on his behalf.

Therefore, from the time when the emperor ascended the throne to becoming an adult, the Habsburg Empire will be ruled by a woman, which is known as the Regency Era (1837-1855) in history.

From a historical point of view, 18 years is like a fleeting moment, and it will pass by almost without paying attention. However, for those who have experienced this era, everything is so vivid and unforgettable.

In the long history of Austria, there has never been an era as controversial as this one-some people think it is elegant and gorgeous, some people think it is profane; It is praised for its prosperous culture and powerful martial arts, but some people think it is morally corrupt and decadent;

But no matter what, everyone admits that the regent empress dowager is a person with a strong personality. Just like this era, she has gathered these praises and controversies at the same time. Her great achievements, as well as her famous love affairs, have been noticed by people and talked about by posterity.

Among the novels and TV series related to Austrian history in later generations, the 18-year-old Regency era occupies a disproportionately large amount of space. Perhaps it is precisely because people are full of curiosity about this era and the men and women who dominated this era. Come learn about and commemorate this and this interesting era.

It was the Regency Era, full of glamor and filth at the same time, it was the Regency Era that was despised and cherished by others.

However, all of this has nothing to do with Her Majesty the Empress Dowager. She may be destined to shine in the history books, but she is just spending her days happily.

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Today, May 1838, 5, is also an ordinary day.

Under the warm sunshine in the morning, after sleeping on the royal bed, Her Majesty the Empress Dowager opened her eyes and ushered in a new day.

Through the heavy curtains woven with silk, it can be seen that the sleep of Her Majesty the Empress Dowager is not so noble—the white silk underwear is pulled down to the shoulders, revealing a large area of ​​fair skin, and on the towering peaks, There are even fine red marks, inadvertently revealing the evidence of being raped last night.

What is even more shocking is that she is not sleeping alone - her hands are hugging a slender and fit male body next to her.

The messy velvet quilts and sheets under the two people, as well as the white and yellow spots on their bodies, seemed to be quietly telling the absurdity of the two people last night.

With the gradual recovery of consciousness, Her Majesty's blurred vision gradually became clear. She opened her sleepy eyes, and then quietly looked at the young man in front of her, as if she couldn't see enough.

This blond young man is naturally the well-known lover of Her Majesty the Empress Dowager, the 27-year-old Duke of Reichstedt - Franz Bonaparte.

As if sensing something, the blond young man slowly opened his eyes, and saw the lady in his arms for the first time.

Looking into the lover's eyes, the lady showed a charming smile.

"My darling~ are you awake?"

Before he could reply, Sophie leaned forward slightly, and kissed him.

The young man happily accepted this warm good morning kiss, and when the two kissed each other, they couldn't help hugging even tighter.

The skin-to-skin contact of the two is full of tenderness. Although they have lasted for many years, when they get along with each other, they seem to be as hot as when they just fell in love.

Perhaps this is because their love for each other does not come only from physical attraction, but more from spiritual fit.

"His Majesty……"

After an unknown amount of time, a woman's voice pierced through the thick bed curtain, awakening the man and woman who were still immersed in the two-person world.

The two stopped kissing, and then Sophie frowned slightly, listening to the voice that seemed to float from another world with displeasure.

"What's the matter? Vera?"

Yes, she had already heard it, it was the voice of the confidant female officer beside her.

"The scheduled time is coming... Look... Is it time to get up and freshen up? After all, today's celebration is very important..."

The female officer's voice was very low, showing a sense of nervousness, for fear that the empress dowager's anger would ruin her forever.

Sophie was indeed very upset, but she also remembered that today is indeed an important day.

Yes, today she will hold a victory celebration, celebrating the empire's great victory in northern Italy.

After the death of the old emperor, because the heir was really young, and the affair between the empress dowager and the duke had long been a scandal known to the courts and even the streets of all European countries, the enemies of the empire began to move around.

The Kingdom of Sardinia, which has always coveted the dominion of Lombardy and the whole of Italy, took the opportunity to declare war on Austria, trying to capture Milan, a rich and glorious city, in one fell swoop.

Because of the chaos brought about by the succession of the throne, the Austrian army was at a disadvantage in the war, and Vienna fell into panic. Those who opposed Her Majesty the Empress Dowager within the royal family and the government also tried their best to make noise, demanding that the Empress Dowager be deprived of the regency power and replaced by other royal family members. Regency, the situation is extremely bad.

However, internal and external troubles did not deter the regent empress dowager. With the help of the duke, she quickly reorganized the imperial government, drove away the opposition, and stabilized the internal situation of the empire; then she sent her most trusted duke to Milan to reorganize The army eventually defeated the Kingdom of Sardinia.

After the sudden defeat of the Kingdom of Sardinia and kneeling for peace, the European powers also recognized the new leadership system of the Austrian Empire in a behind-the-scenes transaction, and the rule of Her Majesty the Empress Dowager was also consolidated—from now on she can rule in her own way This ancient empire can also get along with her beloved in the way she likes, and no one can disturb her dream of a happy life. [The historical fact is that in 1848, Sardinia launched a war while Austria was in revolutionary chaos, and then was defeated... On August 1849, 8, the "Milan Peace Treaty" was signed, and Sardinia paid huge compensation to Austria]

And today is the day when the victory celebration is held. The Empress Dowager and the Duke hope to use a lively and glorious celebration to commemorate their victory and further announce the advent of a new era to the world.

It was precisely because she knew the meaning of this day that despite all her reluctance, Empress Dowager Sophie still had to sigh, struggled to get up, tidied her clothes casually, and then got out of bed.

And the duke also got out of bed.

The female officer just lowered her head and pretended she didn't see anything. Anyway, she was used to this scene for a long time.

Under the service of her confidant female officer, Sophie quickly changed her clothes, and then washed up, while the Duke accompanied her.

Because today is a large-scale celebration, Sophie put on a gorgeous palace dress, not only her face and hair were newly decorated, she also wore a ribbon on her body, and she wore the Star Cross, which symbolizes the highest honor for Austrian women.

The Duke also wore a military uniform, and on his chest he also wore the Maria Theresa Cross awarded by his lover for his victory in the war.

After the two of them are dressed up, the man is heroic and the woman is dignified and beautiful, the medals are shining on their chests, and when they stand together, they are even like husband and wife—of course, in terms of substance, they are almost the same.

After dressing up, Sophie kept looking at her lover, her eyes were filled with attachment, but her expression seemed a little impatient.

"My dear... These boring celebrations are really boring!" Sophie sighed impatiently, "I really don't understand why the old emperor likes to make a show so much, does he think everyone is wearing fake smiles and fancy clothes Is it fun to talk about scenes that no one cares about? Huh, for me it's just wasting a few hours of my life and reducing the time the two of us are alone, and I can't help but want to put them Drive them all away."

"Okay, don't say such things." The Duke shrugged. "They won the victory for you, allowing you and me to be together like today. Even if it's not for the country, we have to be grateful."

"It's not that I didn't reward them with money and medals!" Empress Dowager Sophie pouted, "Oh, forget it, let's just pass the time. By the way, you will go hunting with me in a few days? Let's go Have a good few days in the countryside."

Sophie looked at the Duke again, and then smiled slightly, "I've been physically and mentally exhausted this year, and I urgently need a rest!"

Although Her Majesty the Empress Dowager is now 31 years old, but because of the maintenance at all costs, and because she is nourished by love all the time, she looks like, when she is coquettish, she even has a little girlish charm.

The Duke's heart skipped a beat.

Yeah, after a rough ride, it's time to rest (and indulge) for a while...

"It's my honor, Your Majesty." He nodded quickly in agreement.

"Then it's settled!" Sophie said happily.

The two looked at each other, as if they were thinking about the days of the next outing.

Then, Sophie seemed to think of something again, "By the way, how is the theater you bought? When will it open? I want to go and see it with you."

"I don't think my presence pleases anyone. They all curse me, discredit you and the royal family, and steal the power of the empire." I don’t want to be booed on the first day my theater opens when I find anonymous articles cursing me on the streets.”

"No, my heart~" Empress Dowager Sophie raised her hand and pinched the Duke's fair face teasingly, "They are just jealous of you, because you are accompanied by the most beautiful Empress Dowager in the world."

Then, she shrugged nonchalantly, "Besides, so what if they shout? You are by my side, and I am by your side, isn't that enough? Many people in the world are so boring, If you have to give pointers to other people’s lives, how can they have any merit? Everything you have done for Austria is a thousand times greater than their sum. You can ignore their twittering and trample them underfoot That's it!"

When Sophie comforted, the Duke just smiled.

He didn't care at all.

In this world, he only cares about the people he loves.

From the moment he decided to stay in Austria for her, he had already made up his mind to use all his talents to protect the future happiness of the two of them.

He didn't know if this was a situation his grandfather had deliberately conceived, but he found that the late emperor did not set up too many obstacles between the two of them, but seemed to acquiesce in their absurdity.

Many, many years have passed since he came to Schönbrunn Palace. He has stayed in Austria for so long that people have almost forgotten his original surname, and even he himself can hardly remember it.

What he cares more about is that he and Sophie are together, and will always be together.

Now, although he is too young to have a high official title, everyone knows that the "Lady of the Loitering" almost obeys him, and in fact he also participates in ruling this country.

This is both an honor and an obligation, so even for the future life of him and Sophie, he must do his best for the continuation of this old empire.

Before they knew it, the two hugged and kissed together again.

In the resplendent palace, two fiery hearts leaned together, making this cold palace seem to become warmer.

After a long time, the lips parted again, and then, the flushed Sophie looked at her beloved with a smile.

"By the way, Eggron, I have a gift for you."

"What gift?" the Duke asked curiously.