Eagle's Glory

She looks indifferent and unsmiling, but her curiosity is surprisingly strong.

Judging from the previous impressions, maybe she is not indifferent, but just too shy, so she usually doesn't know how to deal with others, so she seems to stay away?

"Well, since you insist on knowing, let me tell you about it." He sighed helplessly, "Actually, there are some things that I haven't fully figured out myself."

Then, under Teresa's gaze, he thought for a moment.

"If you say that there is no resentment, I'm afraid you won't believe it, but people like me cannot be influenced by emotions. I can eliminate the interference of emotions and look at reality objectively."

Then, he looked past Teresa and looked at the crowd outside the dance floor, and finally found his mother, Grand Duchess Luisa, sitting and chatting with others in the crowd.

"My mother said that she brought me here, although she was a little sorry for me, but at least saved me from the fate of Louis XVII. I think she has a point, after all, the Bourbon family and Bonaparte The hatred is too deep. If it falls into their hands, they will have countless ways to send me to see God before I become an adult.

So from this perspective, Austria and His Majesty my grandfather are kind to me, but to be honest, I am not grateful... After all, I also paid the price you saw.My ten years of hostage life so far should be considered enough debts, right?It looks like the sentence will be longer in the future, do I still have to be grateful? "

Teresa kept looking at the boy's face, and when he spoke, she seemed to be lost in thought.

"So you don't hate it that much now, do you?"

"Yeah, I don't have love or hate now, and I can look at reality objectively." Aigron nodded, "However, what I think in the future depends on my future fate. I am still young and can look forward to In the future, what if I’m bored like this for another ten or twenty years? Even if I’m a sin at birth, do I have to pay back the debt for three to forty years?”

"It makes sense, I think so too." Teresa nodded deeply, "No wonder... no wonder your mother is so eager to marry you, if you have a family, your scope of action and freedom of action must be There will be a lot more... at least you can find the joy of life."

Then, she sighed again, "I'm really sorry for you... The entanglement of your parents forced you to lose your childhood, and you have to think about so many things at a young age. I'm really sorry."

"You have no responsibility for this, no apology," Aegron replied.

Then, he laughed again, "Okay, let's end this somewhat unpleasant topic. This should be a happy night for you."

"Well, since you said so." Teresa nodded, agreeing to Aigron's request. "In fact, I think that our conversation is much better than those hypocritical polite words... At least I can feel that you are a real person."

Then, the two stopped talking and concentrated on dancing first, and the dance music soon came to an end.

When the melodious music gradually died down, the dance between the two of them finally came to an end.

"Your Highness, my mission should have been completed." Aigron bent towards her, "I sincerely wish you more happiness tonight."

"I also wish you happiness." Teresa also bowed to him, "Your Highness, although I cannot predict the future, if... If I can do something for you, resolve the conflict between the two families." Enmity, and also resolve the pent-up resentment in your heart, so that you can walk into the adult world as you should, then I will be very happy."

Although his heart was quite closed, Aigron was still a little moved by Princess Teresa's words at the moment.

Sadly, even so, the plan has to go ahead, and that's a price to pay.

While he was meditating, Grand Duke Karl strode up to the two of them, and then took his daughter's hand.

He glanced at the young man, then nodded slightly.

"Dancing well, boy."

Then, he took Teresa back and walked all the way to the throne of the emperor and empress.

At this time, the banquet also reached its climax.

Under the eyes of everyone, the court attendant walked up to the two majesties with a tray, and Her Majesty the Queen stood up from the throne, then picked up a small crown from the tray, and put it on Princess Theresa's on the head.

The crown is small and exquisite. The sterling silver frame is wrapped in the shape of a rose, and the top is inlaid with diamonds and rubies. The gems shine brightly under the light, making Her Royal Highness more attractive.

"This is a gift from His Majesty. Congratulations on your growth, Teresa." Her Majesty looked at her with a smile. "I think this is the best birthday present we can give your father."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Teresa saluted the Queen very politely, "I will always remember this evening."

Teresa, crowned, turned to face the guests, drawn by the Grand Duke's pride.

Amid the exclamation and cheers of the crowd, Teresa's eyes moved quietly.

However, it was not found.

She looked away somewhat disappointed.

At this time, Aigron was quietly walking out of the hall, and then walked along the corridor to the door. He stayed with so many people for so long and drank a little wine, so he wanted to breathe the fresh air outside.

His play tonight has already been sung, and it doesn't matter what happens next.

Although he was not a veteran, he could sense that after tonight's contact, Princess Teresa had a pretty good impression of him, which meant that his goal had been achieved.

But... what would His Royal Highness Sophie think?She should see all the scenes tonight, right?The thought crossed his mind.

While he was thinking this way, he clearly saw someone in the shadows slowly pacing towards him.

In her eyes, although she was barely suppressed, there was still displeasure.

"You are very happy today, sir."　　

42, promise

"You're really enjoying yourself today, sir."

Under Aegron's gaze, Princess Sophie's face slowly emerged from the shadows.

Her expression was very serious, apparently she had accumulated grievances for quite a long time, and now she finally found a chance to vent.

"Good evening, Your Highness." Aigron greeted her, "I can finally see you again."

Princess Sophie didn't answer, but just looked at him quietly, as if waiting for his reply.

"Well, I don't think I'm proud of myself." Aigron sighed, "I'm just completing the task assigned by His Majesty."

"Hey! Thank you for speaking so reluctantly." Princess Sophie sneered, "I saw that you were so excited, it made the little girl smile."

"Then what can I do?" Aegron asked back, "On such a day, deliberately making troubles to dissatisfy everyone, messing up Grand Duke Karl's birthday party, just to show his toughness and arrogance?"

Aigron's rhetorical question made Princess Sophie speechless.

Her breathing became short of breath, and it took her a while to speak again.

"I...I understand your desire to improve the situation now, but if you do so, you will only make yourself more uncomfortable and drag others down. If you give Teresa the illusion that she really falls in love with you , then how will it end?" She tried to suppress her anger, trying to understand, "What will she think when she finds out the truth? A child like her should not suffer such a bad luck, and neither should you. Do it."

"Then what do you want me to do?" Aegron asked again.

"If I want you to do something, will you do it?" Princess Sophie asked this time.

"It depends on the situation. In most cases, I will, as long as the most principled issues are not touched." Aigron replied in a low voice.

Princess Sophie kept looking at Aigron, and her expression softened a little after he finished speaking.

"What has happened can no longer be changed, so I don't want to accuse you anymore. But then, don't make mistakes again, and don't entrap Teresa because of your utilitarian needs."

If he just listened to these words, Aigron would have thought that she and Teresa had a deep friendship, but knowing His Highness's true thoughts, he could only chuckle secretly.

His Royal Highness Sophie's request was not difficult in his opinion. He had never planned to stay in Austria for a long time and become the son-in-law of Grand Duke Karl.

However, this does not prevent him from negotiating better terms with Princess Sophie.

"Why do you have to think that everything I just did was out of utilitarianism?" Aigron asked back, "And even if it is true, how many things in our world are pure and not out of utilitarianism at all? Purpose?"

"Yes, I am right to you!" Princess Sophie replied without thinking, "Ask yourself, am I not good enough to you?"

... Eggron suddenly had nothing to say.

Regardless of any standard, since Princess Sophie married here, she has taken good care of herself, and it can even be said to be caring and considerate. If he refuses to admit it, it would be too much.

"I'm running out of words, right?" Princess Sophie's anger dissipated a little, "Since you keep saying that you are grateful to me, hope to repay me, and call me sister, then I think I am qualified to say a few words about your behavior. Do you think I have?"

"Yes." Aigron could only nod.

"That's right, you finally confessed." Her Royal Highness smiled slightly, "Since I have this qualification, then I ask you to act like a decent person and don't try to harm Teresa, can't you?"

After a pause, she added, "Besides, you are still too young. Even if you really want to think about getting married, you will have to do it later. How can you afford the burden of the family now? You still need to grow up." Only when you grow up can you become a real man..."

"You are right, but..." Aigron finally nodded, and then seemed a little troubled, "But now that things have reached this point, how can I get out safely? Don't forget, this is What would His Majesty think if I forcefully refused Teresa for what His Majesty personally promised? Besides, would Grand Duke Karl be angry? He probably wouldn’t think that I have the right to look down on Teresa, would he? ..."

"This question is quite simple. Teresa is a delicate and sensitive child at first glance. As long as you deal with it coldly, don't be so brazen like tonight...she will feel it and reject you." Princess Sophie After thinking about it, he replied, "In this way, everyone will maintain their dignity, and this absurdity will come to an end."

Then, she looked at Aigron with some guilt, "I know, from a utilitarian point of view, you will suffer losses because of this, Aigron, don't be angry, if you really become an adult in a few years, there will be similar If you think about it, I can introduce a child from our family to you, our Wittelsbach family has a longer history than the Habsburg family... we will never humiliate you."

After she finished speaking, she lowered her gaze a little guilty.

She also knew in her heart that the child would eventually get married when he grew up, but when she saw him dancing with Teresa tonight, she still felt an uncontrollable anger.At that moment, she knew that she was not ready to truly accept this reality.

Even if there are a few more years to spend together, she will be happy enough, and maybe she will be willing to let go...

Aigron couldn't read minds, but from Princess Sophie's tone and movements, he could somewhat guess the other party's thoughts.

According to his personality, he would definitely be uncomfortable being pointed at like this, but he couldn't be angry with Princess Sophie.

Being reluctant is also a rare experience in this place.

Someone needs my presence after all...

Thinking of this, he said leisurely, "I can promise you, Your Highness. However, you have to promise me one thing."

"What?" Princess Sophie asked immediately.

"Tell me, you are not feeling sorry for Teresa, a person who has no friendship with you, you are reluctant to part with me." Aigron looked at Princess Sophie expectantly, "If you say so, I will follow your opinion act."

"You!" Princess Sophie widened her eyes in anger.

Then, she cursed angrily, "You bastard! It seems that I spoiled you too much!"

"You... don't you want to? Or, I guessed wrong?" Aegron lowered his head and sighed sullenly, "Well, even so, I will obey."

Princess Sophie's expression became very strange, as if she was choked by something.

After holding on for a while, she sighed.

"Okay, you win..." She picked up the folding fan in her hand and lightly tapped the young man's head. "I can't bear to part with you. I don't want to see you get married soon, and I don't want to see you and I become two families so soon. Is that enough!?"

"Enough." Eggron laughed heartily. "Thanks."

"If only I could smash your face with it." Princess Sophie waved the fan as a gesture, but soon laughed herself.

"Okay, I can't stay outside all the time, I'll go back first, you can go back later." After laughing for a while, Her Royal Highness opened a folding fan to cover half of her face, "Aigron, you must Do what you say."

"Goodbye." Eggron also nodded.

Then she turned and walked back.

Compared with just now, her steps are much lighter, and it is obvious that her mood has completely improved now.

Aigron watched His Highness return to the palace, and after waiting for a while, he also walked in.

He quickly walked back to the resplendent hall, and at this time, the banquet was coming to an end.

Grand Justice Karl walked around the hall with his daughter, expressing his thanks to the guests.

When they reached the corner where Aigron was, the father and daughter stopped.

"Young man, where did you go just now?" Archduke Karl frowned displeasedly, "We almost turned around and didn't see you."

"I just went out to take a breath." Aigron replied truthfully, "Please forgive me, Your Highness, after all, I rarely have the opportunity to participate in large-scale events, and even fewer opportunities to play the leading role in front of everyone in such events, so It was a little uncomfortable for a while.”

"Yeah, I was a little scared just now." Princess Teresa nodded approvingly. "Fortunately, everyone is so reasonable, and I didn't cause trouble to others..."

"I don't think he is such a person who is prone to stage fright. Didn't he just talk and laugh calmly?" The Grand Duke shook his head, and then suddenly laughed, "Is it because I danced with Teresa today that I am so happy , run outside to blow some air and calm down?"

Aigron was a little embarrassed for a moment, and could only smile silently.

"Father!" Teresa was a little anxious, "Stop making such jokes."

"So you see, what's the use of having a daughter?" The Grand Duke shrugged.

Then, he took out his pocket watch from his chest and checked the time.

"Well, if you still have something to say, finish it as soon as possible." He walked away while talking, "In a few minutes, I will take Teresa back."

"Sorry... Your Highness." After Grand Duke Karl left, Princess Teresa said to the boy with a little apology, "Sometimes my father's words are really embarrassing, and he thought it was humorous... But he No malice."

"It's okay, Teresa, I'm surprised that your father is so approachable. I thought he would have some prejudice against me." Eggron replied with a smile.

While speaking, he looked at Princess Teresa wearing the crown.

"This crown is really beautiful."

"This is what Her Majesty the Queen put on for me just now. It's a birthday present for my father." Princess Teresa smiled a little embarrassedly. I feel like a jewelry store clerk..."

"No, you can control it, it's really beautiful." Aigron shook his head.

"...Thank you." Princess Teresa lowered her head.

The two were speechless for a moment.

"Aegron." At this moment, the boy and the girl heard a call from the side, and they turned their heads at the same time, and found that Princess Sophie was calling him.

"It's getting late, go back and rest early." Princess Sophie whispered to the boy after she approached.

While talking, Sophie blinked her eyes, as if reminding the boy what he promised just now.

Princess Teresa looked at Sophie suspiciously.