Eagle's Glory

"From my point of view, she seems to have a good impression of you."

Aigron looked at each other in surprise. "Why do you say that?"

"You may think that the conversation with Teresa is very short, but... to be honest, this is already a rare long conversation between her and her peers." Archduke Karl replied with a little distress, "And seeing her expression just now, it should be I wasn't bored just now."

Aegron felt a little embarrassed and didn't know how to answer.

"You don't need to put on such an expression. It's not that time yet, and everything is still early! I can only say that you were not excluded at least when we met." The Grand Duke glanced at him again, and then smiled , "Sir, I don't discriminate against you, and of course I can't say how much I like it. The only thing I can be sure of now is that you are a smart person, and you have hidden everything else in the unknown."

Aegron continued to remain silent, and there was no need to argue about this.

"I respect my daughter, so I will consider her opinion, but I will also try my best to eliminate danger for her with the wisdom and experience of the elders. Well, I am very sorry to disturb you today, and we will see you later."

The Grand Duke nodded to him, then turned and left with his entourage.

"Goodbye, Your Highness." Eggron watched the Grand Duke leave.

But his stepfather Earl Nepeg and teacher Captain Foresty stayed here.

"Don't be afraid, Your Highness. Although the Grand Duke's words later are harsh, they are actually less than one-tenth of what he said when he trained us." Earl Nepeg comforted him, "I can't guarantee anything else, but I can be sure that their father and daughter I have a good impression of you—otherwise, there will be nothing to do."

"Maybe." Eggron just answered casually.

Seeing his casual appearance, the two people on the opposite side were a little surprised, but they didn't expect that he didn't care about it.

"It seems that you are not very interested. Are you dissatisfied with His Highness?" Earl Nepeg asked again.

"Of course not. I have the name of the royal family, but I have neither land nor money. What right do I have to look down on anyone?" Aigron replied with a wry smile, "Sir, I'm just used to treating everything indifferently. Don’t expect too much from things you’re not sure about, so you won’t feel bad when your hopes fail.”

Earl Nepeg was speechless for a moment.

His stepson already has his own special philosophy of survival, and it sounds reasonable, so it's not easy for him to forcefully preach.

"I can understand that you have your own ideas, but... I ask you to think about it for the sake of our enthusiasm. After all, in my opinion, there are really not many such opportunities, and it is a pity to lose them. "Finally, the earl encouraged, "As far as we are concerned, we very much hope that this will come true."

Under the earl's gaze, Eggron was a little moved at the moment - although he didn't have a good relationship with his mother, it was obvious that the stepfather had tried his best to make up for himself as he said.Regardless of whether his method is right or wrong, at least this kind of heart is worth thanking.

"Thank you for your advice, I will think about it carefully."

"This is due to your mother." The count emphasized, and then bid farewell to Aigron, "Okay, I have done what I can do, then it depends on your own efforts, and I wish you all the best again. "

"Goodbye, sir." Eggron bid him farewell.

So, only Captain Foresty was left with him.

"Your Highness, are you unable to let her go?" At this moment, the captain finally dared to ask.

Aegron frowned.

"I've always felt that although you are young, you can see everything clearly, and you don't need others to say anything, you can judge what is beneficial to you." Captain Foresty said in a low voice, "Besides, even if you get married , and it doesn't hinder the romantic affair - don't you think Her Royal Highness Sophie is already married? In this place, marriage and love have always been two different things."

"You seem to meddle a bit too much." Aigron replied coldly, "The lessons you need to teach me don't include these."

"I'm just giving you advice from your standpoint. After all, as your teacher, I hope you have a brighter future." The captain sighed, "If you don't need my advice, I won't say it again .”

"I will be responsible for all my actions." Aigron replied. "I am not obligated to meet anyone's expectations of me, even if they are well-intentioned, and I do not owe anyone because I have never asked them. It’s not that I think I have to do what he says.”

"Are you refusing?" The captain was shocked.

"Not really." Aigron shook his head with a smile, "I mean, I only act according to my own ideas, and I don't need others to point out-no one can kidnap me with kindness and force me to do something."

After speaking, he also took a step, leaving the shocked captain standing alone.

Aegron's indifferent performance was not because he insisted on going against others, nor was he looking down on Grand Duke Karl or Teresa, but because he knew in his heart that this was a mistake from the very beginning.

He needs to get out of here, and is making a plan for himself step by step.

If he escaped successfully, the so-called marriage contract would not exist under the wrath of the Austrian court; if he failed to escape, a ridiculous sinner would not be qualified to discuss any marriage contract at all.

As long as he continues with his plan, no matter what the result is, no matter how beautiful the grand plan drawn by his stepfather is, it is just a mirage.

Unless he gave up his plans for a marriage that he didn't know would work out, it was nothing—and he couldn't give up.

Now that he has already figured everything out in his heart, how could he get excited?

However, even though he knew that this was a mistake, he also knew that it was okay to make mistakes at this time.

Grand Duke Karl's prestige in the empire is not comparable to that of ordinary royal families. He can use this to cover himself, and he can also paralyze those who stare at him.

Although this is somewhat sorry for Theresa, it is also a price that can be paid.

Besides, as long as he escaped successfully, he would clarify everything, and Teresa's reputation would not be damaged by it.

As soon as he thought of this, he secretly made up his mind.

Therefore, the plan must be successful, and the bets he has placed are already too many, even in order not to become a laughing stock, he must succeed.

With such a determined attitude, he returned to his room.

Chanel quickly greeted him.

"Your Highness?" After seeing his appearance, she looked at him with some doubts, "You seem a little out of your mind?"

"Well, something happened today." Eggron nodded, "Okay, let's not talk about it."

Although it could be seen that His Highness was worried, but since he had already said that, Chanel naturally didn't dare to ask, so she changed the subject, hoping to use good news to make the master happy.

"Your Highness, I have already done what you ordered before." She said respectfully.

"What's the matter?" Aigron himself was a little confused.

Under Eggron's watchful eye, she took out a bundle from the side, and opened it carefully.

"These are clothes I asked someone I know to buy them." She said as she unfolded the folded clothes for the boy to see. "They are all Bavarian clothes."

Speaking of this, Aigron couldn't help but smile.

After "offending" Sophie that day, he wanted to please His Highness in this way, so that she would forgive him earlier.But before he implemented the plan, Princess Sophie had already quarreled with her in the theater, so the plan lost its meaning from the very beginning, and he had already forgotten it. Unexpectedly, Chanel still implemented it seriously.

Well, this kind of loyalty is what he desperately lacks.

"Thank you, Chanel." He bowed and thanked the other party, "It's great to have your help."

"Your Highness, you don't need to thank me, it is my honor to serve you." Chanel blushed slightly. "Do you have any other orders?"

"Only one." Aigron raised his finger, "Go and make two cups of coffee, then you sit down and drink slowly, have a good rest, I'm going to start writing my script, our plan must rely on these things, so I must Carve carefully, and you are my first audience."

"It's my pleasure." Chanel immediately complied.　　

30. The future and secrets

Chanel accepted Aigron's new order very gladly, she ran out to make coffee, brought it back, and put it on the desk.

"Thank you, Chanel." Aigron said gently to Chanel while picking up the pen and paper, "Now, please sit down and enjoy your own coffee. The coffee you make is very delicious."

His casual praise made Chanel feel very proud. She sat next to the boy, bowed slightly timidly, picked up the cup, and took a sip of coffee.

Aigron ignored her, but picked up a pen and wrote quietly on the paper. The pen tip made a slight rustling sound as it was moving, interrupted only briefly when he occasionally took a sip or two of coffee.

While drinking coffee, Chanel watched the boy quietly, trying not to disturb the master's thoughts by making any noise.

She looked at the boy's side face, his expression was so focused, there seemed to be no impurities in his sight, the sunlight from outside the window slanted down on him through the glass, in the girl's eyes, it was like giving him Surrounded by dazzling brilliance.

In this way, time passed unconsciously, the cups around the two of them had bottomed out, and the sky darkened.

Finally, Aigron stopped writing, and threw the pen on the desk, then he rubbed his hands, then stood up and stretched.

"Everyone says I'm humble, but I think I'm too arrogant and overestimated myself." After stretching, he looked at Chanel with a wry smile, "Writing is not as easy as I imagined——"

He pointed to a small stack of manuscript paper in front of him. "Today's results are only so small."

"It's okay, Your Highness, you're just a little unfamiliar in a new field. After you get familiar with it, it will be very smooth." Chanel immediately comforted him, "You may think I'm flattering you, but you Your teachers have said that you are extremely talented, so... please don't be discouraged."

"Thank you, Chanel." Aigron smiled, "Don't worry, I'm not the kind of person who gives up halfway."

"Okay, then I'll clean it up." Chanel stood up again, and then reached out to take away the finished cup.

"Don't worry, Chanel." Aigron shook his head and stopped the other party, "I'll clean up later, I want to ask you a few questions."

"What's the problem?" Chanel was a little puzzled, but stopped.

"I promised your wish to avenge you. There is no doubt that I will keep my promise and do it for you to the end." Aigron looked at the other party quietly, "Have you ever thought about doing it after the revenge is completed?" what?"

"After revenge..." Chanel's eyes became confused, then she shook her head, "Sorry Your Highness, I haven't thought about this issue."

For her who had nothing to depend on others before, wanting to go back to the country to avenge those who can still dominate the local people is already illusory to the point of delusion. She just insists on hatred in order to prevent herself from breaking down. It's just his obsession, so there's no room to think about what to do after revenge.

"I can't think of what to do, let's talk about it at that time." Finally, Chanel whispered.

"This is not good, Chanel." Aigron looked at her worriedly, "Hatred can be your motivation, but you shouldn't live on hatred alone, you should think about the future, and do what your peers often do." Maybe all the dreams I have come true? As long as I succeed."

According to Aigron's prompt, Chanel thought about it again in silence.

A bright future... These words sound too illusory, but they seem so real at this moment.

"I can make you a Marquis or Duchess, and then propose marriage to you. You can marry any nobleman you like, anyway, the French have always been open to it." Aigron reminded casually, "If you are short of money, I can also give you a large manor, so that you will have no worries for the rest of your life."

Although Aigron seems casual, this is not a casual promise, but a very serious promise. After all, money is meaningless to the king, and its only function is to reward loyal subjects—especially to the Bonaparte family This is even more so for a royal family that lacks foundation.

Napoleon himself didn't value money, and he didn't care about extravagant living, but he was incredibly generous to his subordinates. Juno, Ney and Berthier were even more famous for their extravagance. They relied on the emperor's kindness Rewards to make up their own bills.

Although Chanel is a woman, she is also the first loyal follower he met, so as long as he makes a comeback, he must be rewarded heavily, otherwise why would other people follow him?

"No...no need, Your Highness!" Chanel's reaction was beyond Aigron's expectations, she immediately shook her head and rejected Aigron's proposal.

"Huh?" Aigron was a little puzzled, "Are you not satisfied?"

"No, I'm very satisfied with your kindness to me. Not only satisfied, but also full of gratitude, because... because no one has ever thought about the future for me before." Chanel's voice was a little more swallowed, "But, I... I'm just an orphan left after a catastrophe. What's the point of having a title? It can't make up for what I lost. If you have to say it, I have a request..."

"What request?" Aegron asked.

"Please let me stay by your side and take care of you... I have no relatives, and no one cares about me. The only mercy God has shown me is that I have found an opportunity to serve you." Chanel said She cried and replied, "It's you, who made me feel that I can do meaningful things, so I want to serve you forever. Since you asked me what is my request for the future, then this is my request, you can agree me?"

Aigron was a little surprised, and looked at her in a daze.

It seems that there is really loyalty in the world that does not come from material desires.

Not only was he happy, but he also felt a little dreadful——was he really worthy of such terrible expectations and reverence?

"I don't know if I'm worth it for you, but since you asked for it, then I promise you." After thinking for a while, he nodded, "You can change your mind at any time."

"Thank you, Your Highness!" Chanel was overjoyed, and then wiped her tears with her sleeve, "You are so kind..."

"Well, let's not talk about this topic." In order to relieve the two of them from the suddenly sentimental atmosphere, Aigron changed the subject.

He picked up the manuscript paper and handed it to Chanel. "Look at the script."

Chanel brought the manuscript paper respectfully, and then looked at it carefully.

Although it is a script, it is actually just a hastily drawn out outline of the story. There are no character lines, only a rough setting:

A certain country was ruled by an imperious king who was cruel to his subjects and equally cruel to his children.For his own political purposes, he betrothed his youngest daughter to a big nobleman in the territory. The nobleman was much older than the princess, and his character was equally cruel and ruthless. He only treated his wife with a business-like attitude.

After a few years of marriage, they gave birth to three children, but the princess's heart was withering day by day, and her face gradually withered in the wasted years.

However, one day, at a banquet, a young nobleman fell in love with her at first sight, and then began to pursue her violently.

Under the knight's love, the princess's withered heart also blossomed, and they finally fell in love with each other and became pregnant.

However, the good things didn't last long, and the love affair was soon revealed. His Majesty the King was furious and decided to break them up.The princess and the young man agree to flee to Switzerland, where they start their new life incognito.

The princess's escape was successful. She stayed in the hotel and gave birth to a beautiful child, but her sweetheart did not arrive. The princess was very anxious, worried that he had not escaped the hunt.However, not long after, she saw the news of young people holding a grand wedding in the newspaper, and then she received a letter from her husband telling her that all the unseemly things were over, and that she should go home early to fulfill her duties as a wife.

In desperation, she wrote letters to her father, husband and lover, telling them that she would rather die than live for their decency.In the end, she came to the lake in Geneva and found all relief in a trance.

"This is a tragedy..." Chanel sighed slightly sadly after reading it. "Your Highness, why did you write such a story?"

"No, the story isn't important at all, what's important is—the metaphor." Aigron shook his head.

"What metaphor?" Chanel didn't understand for a while.

"This is what I call family secrets." Aigron shrugged, "Chanel, now that we have reached this point, let me tell you in detail, you should know."

Aigron stood up, walked in front of Chanel, and then lowered his voice, "My father has several brothers, and he is the second. The eldest brother Joseph was the king of Spain, and the third brother Lucien fell out with him. However, he has been away from the empire to live, and the other two younger brothers, Louis and Jerome, became the king of the Netherlands and the king of Westphalia respectively—you know this, right?"

"Yes, I know." Chanel nodded. For a Bonaparte supporter, this must have been known for a long time.

"My uncle Joseph has no sons, only one daughter; we don't mention the third uncle Lucien. The former Dutch King Louis had three sons in total. The oldest one has passed away, and there are two remaining. They are all grown up. Older, one is 22 years old and the other is 18 years old. And these two cousins ​​of mine are very ambitious and eager to make achievements—” Aigron explained to her unhurriedly, “Louis’ wife, their mother, you know Who is it?"

"I know!" Chanel nodded immediately, "It's Princess Autangs, Autangs-de-Beauharnay, the sister of His Royal Highness Eugene, of course I know."

"Yes, that's the point." Aigron shrugged with a smile, "The protagonist of the story is her, although she has changed her appearance. After she gave birth to three sons, she found a lover, Count Froo, of course I Will change the name."

That's right, this was a family marriage led by Napoleon. He married his stepdaughter to his own brother. He had no son at that time, and planned to let the son born by Otangs inherit his career.

However, the emperor had calculated everything, but he forgot the emotional factors in marriage. The couple disliked each other from the very beginning, and they just got together for political reasons. Although they had three sons together, Ao Tang Queen Si has another love.

"Is that so...?" Chanel finally understood.