Eagle's Glory

Others don't know, of course he knows what he did - when he left Paris, Princess Kadiyang was also pregnant with their illegitimate child, although it was a bit later than Xia Lu, but it was about to be born at this moment Bar……

In other words, he may already be the father of two children.

Now Alice may not know, but can she really hide everything?

Not only the matter of the illegitimate child, but also his other promiscuous behaviors, as well as his cowardice of being irresponsible and unwilling to take risks for the family, it is impossible to make his children proud, right?

I am a failed father, and I can never be a role model... He sighed inwardly.

But so what?It is not easy to live in this world, so why do you have to think about setting an example for someone and going through life and death for whom?

It's too late to have fun with the limited time. How can I have time to care about other people's ideas?Others can think whatever they want, the daughter's life is left to her to decide, and she doesn't need to think so much.

So, in just a blink of an eye, this libertine, who was used to having fun, quickly forgot all the guilt in his heart.

"Your Majesty, as a mediocre person, I have always been considered difficult to bear the honor of Treville's surname, so it is hard for me to expect that my children will be proud of me in the future." Edgar raised his head and said frankly Looking at Aigron, "But it doesn't matter. In my opinion, I have Xia Lu as a daughter, and Xia Lu has me as a father. They are all accidental chances in fate. I can only take care of her as much as I can. She is going to realize her own dream, as for the rest, it can only be controlled by fate—in my opinion, only a dazzling person like you can be a father who is destined to make his children proud."

Now it was Aegron's turn to be embarrassed.

Edgar's flattery just hit his sore spot.

——Because at this moment, he is already a father.

Even if he has not adapted to this identity psychologically, the objective fact is that there is no way to avoid it.

The situation that Christel, who was just born, is facing is definitely not ideal. She is controlled by the Austrian government, and for the sake of the royal family's reputation, it is absolutely impossible to have a normal life.

So, he is now a failed father, that is also the unmistakable fact.

Although he didn't know what he said wrong, but seeing Aigron's face suddenly darkened, Edgar secretly thought it was bad.

He hastily opened his mouth to make amends, "Your Majesty, I'm just expressing my feelings, please don't mind."

Aigron was not angry, he quickly returned to normal from the moment of gloom. "No, I don't mind, I just think that a father can't completely entrust his children's future to mysterious and unpredictable fate. Since he brought his children into this world, he should at least take his due responsibility. Alright... …we may be off topic a bit, let's drink to Alice and Xialu!"

After speaking, he picked up his glass.

Edgar also breathed a sigh of relief, and quickly picked up the wine glass, "Cheers to Alice and Xia Lu!"

After taking a sip of the wine, he felt better physically and mentally.

During this period of time, he marched with Aigron for so long, and most of the time he could only eat dry food when he was in exile. When he enjoyed a luxurious life in Paris since he was a child, when did he suffer so much?

However, even though he was complaining endlessly in his heart, he could only grit his teeth and bear it for his father's advice. Now he can finally relax a little bit. Even the inferior wines in his mouth, which he dismissed at first, now taste like fine Qiong Yao wines.

Just as the two of them were having a drink, Agnes, who had been sitting next to her silently, suddenly spoke.

"Aigron." She looked at the young man, and then called out.

"Miss Agnes, what's the matter?" Aggron put down his glass and asked her.

"To tell you the truth, before I came here, I never quite understood why my sister respected you so much that she would spend so much effort to flatter you." Agnes whispered to the young man Said, "However, following your side during this period of time, seeing your every move, also made me understand a little... Ever since we met in Switzerland, my sister is convinced that you will achieve great things, and she thinks you are the one who can give Whoever brings freshness to what is now dead France, she has high hopes in you."

When she said this, Aigron was surprised and felt a little embarrassed. "If she thinks so, then I'm honored."

"Now, her child is honorably born in Paris with your name." Agnes picked up the wine glass, then smiled and shook it slightly at him, "I salute you for her!"

Aegron froze.

After a while, he couldn't help laughing, "So you can do this too... Well, cheers!"　　

170, old home

"So you can do this too... well, cheers!"

After Aigron raised his glass, Edgar and Agnes also raised their glasses to celebrate Xia Lu's birth.

Aegron was so surprised just now because he really did not expect that Agnes, who looks so proud on weekdays, would actually say such flattering words to himself.

But think about it carefully, she is not for herself, but for her sister and niece, so she deliberately said this to please her.

It seems that Agnes was also born in a wealthy family after all, and naturally she has learned the skills of dealing with people since she was a child, but she just doesn't like to use it.

But today she deliberately said these words, which shows that Agnes is also able to afford to let go, and she is not blindly showing off her pride, but will be considerate of others.

After figuring out these causes and consequences, Aigron couldn't help feeling more fond of Agnes.

"I'm thousands of miles away today, so it's really regrettable that I couldn't give a gift for Xia Lu's birth in time." After taking a sip of wine, Aigron continued, "However, when I come to Paris in the future, Then Xia Lu must be the child holding flowers next to me... In my opinion, the birth of Xia Lu is like a buoy and guide dropped by God in Paris, telling me where my ultimate goal is ..."

His half-serious, half-joking remarks and humorous tone made the two people in front of him amused. Agnes couldn't help but smile, and winked at Egron playfully, as if thanking him. He is so understanding.

Although she was still wearing men's clothing at the moment, the blush on her face after drinking and the rolling eyes seemed to give her a little girlish charm.

Aegron suddenly felt that such formulaic dinners seemed interesting in the company of Agnes.

During this period of time, he has been busy fighting, and his mind is filled with guns and blood. Although this can satisfy a young man's desire for power and killing, he also has the pursuit of a poet in his bones.

Now that the war has temporarily come to an end, it seems that there is nothing wrong with him enjoying a short time as a poet again?

At this time, the most poetic person in the entire Nafpaktos is in front of him, why not let time stop for a while and make yourself happier for a while?

Therefore, he, who could have ended the dinner directly, intentionally extended this small banquet.

"Miss Agnes." After a moment of silence, Aggron spoke again, "When you were in Paris, did you ever associate with any poets or writers? Thinking of your demeanor, there must be someone similar to you Is it a tribute?"

Agnes was a little overwhelmed by this question, but she answered honestly after a while, "I'm afraid I'll disappoint you... I'm not very social in Paris, and my interest is not in literature and poetry, so although There are a lot of talented poets and writers out there, but I'm not connected to any of them. However, someone did offer to give me a hymn, but I was too embarrassed to say no... because I always feel that such a person is not Not really admiring me, just wanting to please my father, and they will definitely exaggerate on purpose to make me look like a fool with no one in sight..."

After she finished speaking, she looked a little embarrassed, as if she was thinking of some unpleasant experiences.

To save Agnes from the siege, Edgar also interjected. "Your Majesty, I'm afraid you don't know that my father-in-law is very favored by the court, so many people like to gather at his house to flatter him, because Agnes is his youngest and most beloved daughter, so those people would like to go to the court whenever they have the opportunity. They all try to please her, and some people even have more ulterior motives... Agnes is annoyed by this, so she always uses sword practice and competitions as excuses to avoid it, so she is considered to have actively isolated herself from the social world. "

Although Edgar's explanation was not detailed, Egron understood it immediately.

That's right... With Agnes and her family background, at this age, there will definitely be people who want to pursue her in order to get the help of the Yue family—not to mention that she has such beauty and fame. I am afraid that in the eyes of the upper class, she is not Truly one of the hottest marriageable candidates.

It would be strange otherwise.

"It's not easy to be able to maintain the purity and peace of mind without losing yourself when being flattered by others." Aigron nodded approvingly, "But I think, apart from these people, there will always be people who don't follow others , they can rightly confront you and treat you as a friend—”

"That's even more terrifying~" Agnes baffled, showing a playful smile, "This kind of person is usually arrogant, and is used to pointing fingers at the government, and won't be tolerated in my living room... ...In order not to make my father angry, I didn't even have time to hide from them."

What Agnes said is true. Most of the poets who are proud of their talents are opposition parties—or in other words, in the eyes of the government, most people are natural opposition parties. I will not associate with such a person.

"In this way, your family's social circle is too narrow, right?" Aigron couldn't help complaining, "If you only interact with those who are in power, it will be considered a moment of glory, but it will not be able to establish a real and solid prestige. Today's world is too easy to change, once something happens to your father, can you still count on these people to help?"

"My father..." Agnes frowned slightly, as if thinking about what to say, and she spoke again after a while, "He is a good man, I love him very much, and I am very grateful for his love for me... But I He also admits that he has neither special talent nor the prestige of commanding others, so he is not suitable for taking on great responsibilities. He can be trusted by His Majesty the King only because he has a surname respected by the court-he himself is very satisfied with the status quo, after all He has been in exile for so many years, and he is very lucky to be able to return to France and enjoy his life back then. He just wants to try his best to make up for the time he lost, so he hates those things that remind him of unpleasant memories. Even if he knows that those people may be useful to him, he is not willing to show any good looks."

After listening to Agnes' evaluation, Aegron understood.

During the more than 20 years of bloody turmoil during the Great Revolution, King Charles X and a large number of nobles had to flee France and live a life of exile under the fence. This kind of life naturally accumulated extremely fierce hatred in their hearts.

After returning to France with the help of foreign bayonets by chance, they only yearned for the glory of the past, and only wanted to return everything to the old era intact, and they had no intention of making any changes with the changed world. What a compromise.

After returning to France, although King Louis XVIII issued a charter and made many policy concessions, he was only willing to share his power with the exiled old aristocratic groups around him.

The prime ministers he appointed later, such as Prince Polignac and Duke Richelieu, etc., were all from the old aristocracy, and the later King Charles X was more conservative and stubborn than his elder brother Louis XVIII, so it aggravated the situation. this phenomenon.

The restored Bourbon dynasty cooperated militarily with the military chiefs who grew up in the Napoleon era; economically it shared interests with the bourgeoisie, but politically it was monopolized by a very narrow circle. The only remnants of the old nobles in the Palace of Versailles in this era.

They imagined that this arrangement was secure enough to keep the "good old days" going, but in a changed world it was not destined to work.

Therefore, in history, the Restoration Dynasty lasted only 15 short years, and was overthrown by the French people with a new revolution in 1830. The Bourbon Dynasty was officially terminated and replaced by a more enlightened and politically more flexible royal family Branch of the Orleans family.

Although the current world line has changed due to Aigron's actions, judging from various signs, the general trend of history has not changed. The rule of these old nobles is doomed to become a lonely family in the end, and then disappear in history In the long river.

The only difference is who will pick the final fruits of victory—Aigron is naturally one of the ambitious hunters.

"I didn't expect you to be so transparent, even to evaluate your own father so objectively." Aegron couldn't help but look at Agnes with approval.

"You're flattering me. Actually, I'm just repeating what my sister said..." Agnes laughed sheepishly, "When we just returned to China, Alice actually persuaded my father several times in private, telling him to at least put aside Appear to be open-minded, keep in touch with those common people and politicians, make more good friends, let everyone know that my father is open-minded. But my father has always rejected her suggestion and reprimanded her not to meddle in other people's business...My sister was discouraged and disappointed , and then told me several times in private that our good days may not last long, and they will be gone again~"

Aigron blinked his eyes, but he didn't expect such twists and turns.

But thinking about it is also true. Alice’s willingness to marry Edgar proves that she really has no views on the family. If the Duke of Nordelien had simply pushed the boat and used the marriage to win over the Treville family, wouldn’t it be another time? The Bonaparte family made a secret bet here?

However, although the duke acquiesced to this unsatisfactory marriage because of his reputation, he was arrogant and stubborn and resolutely refused to associate with General Treville. Go to the political alliance, and wait for a daughter to be sent in vain.

Isn't it ridiculous and pity to act so emotionally and unwisely?

No wonder this group of people can't achieve great things!Aigron sneered in his heart.

"It's a pity for Alice, I really didn't expect her to have such brains and insights." Aegron sighed, and then looked at Edgar who had been silent all the time, "You are so lucky to be able to marry her , Edgar."

"Of course, of course." Edgar replied with a smirk while taking a sip of his wine.

To be honest, he naturally sees his wife's knowledge and brains, and being able to get such attention from his father also shows that Alice is indeed extraordinary... However, for him, these are not the things he cares about the most. All he wanted was Alice's looks and elegance, which he loved in other women as well.

"I can sense Alice's disappointment with your father, or the entire Restoration Dynasty, otherwise she wouldn't have let go of her grudge so easily and expressed her loyalty to me." Aegron looked at Agnes again, " So what do you think, Agnes? Are you like her too?"

"It's the same, but not exactly the same." Agnes gave a confusing answer.

Then, she explained in a low voice, "Actually, I don't care about all of this. As you know, I have been in exile with my parents since I was born. After the restoration of the dynasty, I returned to Paris. It is only in the early ten years... This city is magnificent Prosperity, but for me, there is no emotional fetters. So sometimes I am also confused, where is my hometown? It is not in Italy, but it is definitely not in Paris. If my father can always keep the throne, then naturally It's the best, but so what if we can't keep it? Didn't we survive that year, and the worst is just to repeat it again, so I don't care about my sister's anxiety and pain towards her father..."

Well, that is to say, Agnes is a complete flatterer in politics, and doesn't care about the results at all...

Well, this is indeed Agnes.

"That's right, a talented person like you will never worry about where to go. I believe that no matter how the current situation changes, no matter where you are, you can live very comfortably." Egron complimented Agnes with a smile One sentence. "And your personality will make you feel at ease."

"Then let me borrow your good words!" Agnes replied with a smile, "Now I don't think about those troublesome things at all, anyway, no matter how much I think about it, nothing will change. My biggest wish now is to wait for Xia Lu When she grows up, I will teach her swordsmanship, and I hope she can practice from a young age, and eventually become a swordsman who can surpass me."

"It's better not to torment the child so much!" Edgar became anxious when he heard it, "I think it's better for my daughter to learn some elegant things. I want to teach her to draw, and I also have people teach her music and dance. , so as not to become a fierce woman and completely lose the charm of French women."

"What are you talking about? Do you have any opinion on me?" Agnes became angry when she heard this, and glared at her brother-in-law.

"Hahahaha..." Seeing the two of them arguing, Aigron couldn't help laughing again, "Let me be the referee—you can make a compromise and be responsible for her education at the same time, wouldn't it be all right? Is it perfect? ​​It's just a pain for this child..."

Then, after laughing for a while, he proposed to Agnes again, "Miss Agnes, you must have been exhausted during this time, right? I want to go hunting nearby in two days and relax. If you are interested, you can also You can come and visit.”　　

171, words from the heart

"In two days, I want to go hunting and relax. If you are interested, you can also visit me."

With a smile on his face, Aegron warmly extended an invitation to Agnes.

It was originally his plan to go hunting in his spare time to relieve his mood; however, inviting Agnes was a sudden decision at this moment.

He didn't even think about it at first, but now it seems to be natural.

Yeah, talking to Agnes is so much fun, it must be even more fun to go hunting with her...

Agnes was stunned when she heard this unexpected invitation.

After a while, she spoke hesitantly.

"You are now in a state of war. Although the enemy has been repelled by you now, there are turmoil everywhere here. Wouldn't it be too risky for you to hunt around rashly?"

"The guards around me are not just for display." Aigron replied gently but confidently, "They will set up a cordon around me. In this area, no suspicious person has the ability to approach me. So I can do whatever I want—”

Agnes watched the young man silently.

Although he spoke in a relaxed tone, the unquestionable momentum in his expression seemed to be able to convince anyone.

Agnes, who had already drank a little wine, suddenly felt a little confused.

Is there another boy in the world who can act like a poet and a warrior at the same time?

Perhaps, this must be a very pleasant experience.

Moreover, Agnes was indeed a bit suffocated during this time, and she also wanted to take a breath and find some fun in the hard life here.

"Well... since you are so kind to invite me, it would be too ignorant for me to refuse." With a little dizziness, Agnes nodded slightly, agreeing to Eggron's invitation. "However, I can't guarantee that my performance will satisfy you. After all, I'm not proficient in hunting."

"It doesn't matter, I'm actually not an expert in hunting—even when I was in Austria, I wasn't keen on it." Aigron shook his head nonchalantly, "It's just a way to pass the time for me, even if I get nothing, It's satisfying enough for me to be with you, but not everyone has the honor."

Perhaps due to the effect of alcohol, Eggron's tone is unconsciously different from the majesty and decisiveness he deliberately showed in the past, but a little more frivolous and easy-going. Under the dim candlelight, this handsome young man's eyes are shining, as if he can Everyone is at ease.

"You are...too much..." Agnes lowered her head, and the blush on her face became more obvious. "If this kind of recreation can relieve you of the accumulated fatigue in your heart, then I will be very happy to support you."

Although Agnes is usually careless, she was born in the old family after all. She has received extremely strict education from her parents since she was a child, and she has long been used to the entertainment and etiquette in the social field. —Of course, not everyone is qualified to be treated like this by her.

"Then we've made a deal." Aigron smiled and picked up the glass again. "Then let's toast tomorrow in advance! I hope that we both will gain something that day."

"Cheers!" Agnes and Edgar naturally did not disappoint, and toasted again.

In this way, the three of them chatted happily while drinking to add to the fun, until late at night, the banquet was declared over.By this time, they had all entered a state of drunkenness to varying degrees.

Seeing that the guests were all overwhelmed with alcohol, Aigron, who was already a little dizzy, called his captain of the guard Andre Davout to his face.

"Andre, you can take Edgar back to his residence first... He seems to be a little disabled." He gave an order.

Because Agnes lived not far from his residence, but Edgar lived on the outskirts, so he decided to have someone send him back to avoid accidents on the way.

"Okay, Your Majesty." Andre didn't say much, and directly helped the already limp Edgar out of the room.

He has been guarding outside the door all the time, and he also knows that His Majesty's banquet today has exceeded the scheduled time, and he is a little too drunk—however, it is a celebration anyway, and it is also a peaceful time, so it is okay for His Majesty to be happy, of course he will not disturb His Majesty Yaxing.

He helped Edgar into the alleyway, and the patrolling guards saw that it was the captain himself, so they didn't stop or question him, and let them leave.