Eagle's Glory

However, no matter what, at least she agreed to her request, and that was enough.

With a little self-comfort, he also took another step and walked towards the villa.

When he returned to the living room, His Majesty the Emperor had also finished his morning walk and hunting and returned here.

The prey harvested by His Majesty the Emperor would naturally be handled by attendants. He changed out of his hunting clothes, and then walked to the fireplace and sat down to rest.

It can be seen that His Majesty the Emperor is in a very good mood. After chatting with His Majesty the Queen for a while, he waved to Aigron.

"Frantz, can you pass the time with us?"

"Of course." Aegron immediately agreed.

"Then let's play cards for a while—" His Majesty the Emperor looked at the Queen and suggested.

"Yes, Your Majesty." Queen Caroline immediately agreed.

So, His Majesty the Emperor waved his hand, and the attendant immediately brought over a deck of cards and put them on the tea table.

His Majesty the Emperor looked at Teresa who was sitting in the corner without making a sound, "Teresa, can you come and play whist with us?"

Whist, which originated in England, has already become popular in continental Europe at this time. Whether it is a court aristocrat or a country gentleman, they all like to play a few rounds of whist to pass the time.His Majesty the Emperor, who came out specially to experience the leisurely life in the countryside, would certainly enjoy this kind of fun.

At the same time, Whist Card is a four-player game, and they are paired in pairs, and the game is played in groups. The two majesties are naturally a team, and he deliberately let Aigron and Teresa accompany the game, and his intention is naturally self-evident.

Teresa was a little surprised at first, then hesitated a little, and glanced at Aigron.

"I... I'm not going to be too good at this."

"It's okay, we're not good at this, it's just to pass the time." His Majesty replied with a smile, "Besides, you and Franz are both smart, and young people have quick thinking. If you pair up, you must It can open our eyes.”

His words were puns, which immediately made Teresa a little shy, and then His Majesty looked at Aigron again, "Frantz, it is a man's responsibility to take care of ladies. You will definitely do your best to take care of Teresa, right?"

His Majesty the Emperor has already said this, and Aigron has no way to avoid it anymore, so he can only nod his head, "I will try my best to help Theresa, but I don't think winning or losing is not important."

"Yes, winning or losing is not important, as long as you are happy." His Majesty the Emperor waved his hand, and the four of them sat at the table and started the pre-lunch card game.

Whist is the predecessor of bridge, and the basic rules are similar. The focus is on cooperation and thinking between two people.

Aigron observed for a while, and knew that Teresa's level was indeed quite average, and her cards were not played in an optimal way—of course, the same was true for the emperor and empress, so in order not to disappoint everyone, he deliberately played cards randomly , so that the card battle between the most core royal family members of the empire became a mess, but it was a bit of fun with ups and downs.

His Majesty the Emperor mainly passed the time. He really didn't care much about winning or losing. While playing cards, he chatted with the other three people.

After chatting for a while, the topic fell on Aigron inadvertently.

"Frantz, after I went to rest, did you and Teresa still talk last night?" His Majesty asked.

"No. Because it was too late and we were all a little tired, we said goodbye quickly and went to rest." Aigron replied while playing cards.

"How can young people get tired so easily?" His Majesty the Emperor shook his head, seemingly dissatisfied. "Wait, if you are free, let's go out for a stroll together. While we still have time here, make sure to settle it early-you'd better cherish your youthful time. When we are our age, if you want to reminisce That's too late……"

"Your Majesty, on this point, please allow me to have different opinions on this." At this time, Teresa suddenly interrupted.

"Huh?" His Majesty the Emperor was a little puzzled, "What's your opinion?"

"I heard everything you said last night. I am very glad that you value His Royal Highness Franz so much, but I am not very happy in another aspect... I undoubtedly hope that I can have a A proud husband, but if you are only used as a bridle or a chain, it will hurt your self-esteem too much, and it will also be a kind of damage to my friendship with him." Teresa looked at calmly Looking at His Majesty the Emperor, he continued calmly, "So I think it's best for us to get to know each other first, and then decide our future. You should stop interfering, or I'm afraid it will have the opposite effect ..."

This sudden remark caused His Majesty the Emperor to change his face immediately. He has been the Emperor for more than 30 years, and he has never been refuted in the empire.

"Do you think his mother made her own decision after meeting Napoleon?" After a moment, he frowned. "It's actually very lucky to have met a few times, Teresa."

"I admire Grand Duke Luisa's sacrifice, but it is precisely because of this that I am even more afraid of repeating the same mistakes." Although Teresa was a little nervous, she was not intimidated by her majesty's reaction, and continued, "Since my father I won the right, so why can't I use it? Of course, if you insist on ordering me with a will beyond the law, that's okay, but then you have to admit that what you said before is just fooling me That's all..."

As soon as such offensive words were uttered, the people present were immediately speechless in horror. For a while, the whole living room could hear needles being dropped, and everyone looked at each other in blank dismay. They didn't know why Princess Teresa dared to confront His Majesty so hard.

It's just that Aigron probably understands why - Teresa doesn't want to let herself bear the responsibility of destroying His Majesty's wish.

He just didn't expect that Teresa, who was so angry before, not only didn't embarrass himself at this time, but took the initiative to take all the responsibility on her head.

Really kind hearted.

But he was also too brave.

If His Majesty the Emperor is really furious, what should she do?Aegron was a little worried.

"Your Majesty, I think Teresa's words are reasonable." Because he was worried, he also took the initiative to speak, "I think it may be better to let nature take its course than to force orders. At least Grand Duke Karl would definitely prefer that his daughter smile. Instead of getting married with a sad face."

After he deliberately removed Archduke Karl, His Majesty the Emperor finally controlled his anger a little bit.

"What a wayward little girl!" His Majesty the Emperor frowned, then put all the cards on the table, and then stood up, "Let's go here first today."

After he finished speaking, he strode upstairs directly, and Her Majesty the Queen followed, and the people beside him did not dare to show their anger, and left the venue one after another, and soon there were only the two of them left in the living room.

Teresa still sat silently in her seat, showing no sign of fear.

Then, she silently gathered the cards on the table and stacked them together.

"Theresa," Eggron whispered to her, "thank you, but you don't have to do this."

Teresa raised her head slightly at this time, and looked at the young man in front of her, "Your Highness, if I don't do this, then there is no hope at all. You don't need to thank me, but you should be afraid of me."

"What?" Aegron was surprised, "Afraid of you?"

"Yes, of course." Teresa smiled slightly, "I have already given you a chance, Aegron. Just now, as long as you work a little harder, you can get me to nod... I am afraid it will not be so easy in the future , if you want to propose to me in the future, you must kneel down and beg me before I nod."

Aigron's expression became very strange, as if he wanted to laugh but couldn't.

I get down on my knees to propose to you?how is this possible.

Just imagining this kind of picture made him feel ridiculous.

But he wasn't angry either. Teresa was obviously hurt by her self-esteem, so she was just angry.

The girl's self-esteem is really strong.

"Don't believe me?" Teresa seemed to see what he was thinking, she still smiled, "I will do it. I just hope that you will not regret today's recklessness when the time comes."

"If there is such a day, I won't regret it," Aigron couldn't help laughing, "but I don't think it will happen."

Teresa glared at him, as if to wait and see.

"Our family's invitation to you remains unchanged." She looked at the young man with a little challenge, "Your Highness, do you still have the nerve to come?"

"Of course I'd be just as happy to visit." Eggron nodded.

"Okay, Your Highness, I'm looking forward to you." Teresa slightly bent her knees, and then walked out of the living room.

Perhaps because of today's turmoil, His Majesty the Emperor has obviously lost his interest in traveling, and his spirit has become much more exhausted.

On the second day, Her Majesty the Queen took some time off and summoned Aigron again.

"I really didn't expect this kind of thing to happen." Her Majesty the Queen was a little puzzled and thankful, "However, this saves you a little difficulty in case of an accident."

"I didn't expect that either," Aegron replied.

"She's such a weird person, God knows what she's thinking." Her Majesty the Queen bit her lips, "I've never seen anyone confront Her Majesty like that."

"No, she's not a weird person." Aegron refuted Her Majesty's words, "She's a good person."

"..." Her Majesty the Queen looked at him suspiciously.

Then, she changed the subject, "However, His Majesty's will will not be changed, you should do it yourself. Goodbye, sir."

After the end of the night, the country tour of the Habsburg royal family came to an end.　　

57. Farewell and expectation

With the arrival of early morning, the originally quiet country house became a little more noisy, and the attendants packed up their things everywhere, preparing for the return of the royal family to Schönbrunn Palace.

After breakfast, His Majesty the Emperor boarded the carriage first, and a group of people, mighty and mighty, would embark on their way back to the palace.

His Majesty's expression is serious, it can be seen that he is not in a good mood, and everyone probably knows why - just yesterday, Princess Teresa had an inexplicable seizure, which spoiled His Majesty's interest and violated his plan.

Because of face, His Majesty will not vent his anger on Teresa. If anyone gets into trouble at this time, they will definitely be angered and suffer, so everyone lowers their eyebrows and seldom speaks. There is a strange sense of dullness among the group, and there are not many The joy of country travel.

Aigron didn't care about this. Before he left, he ran to see Teresa off - Teresa would not go to Schönbrunn Palace with him, but returned directly to his home.

When he found Teresa, she was loading her luggage into the carriage with her maid.

"Theresa, good morning." Aigron walked over and greeted her politely.

Teresa turned her head, then nodded at him expressionlessly, "Good morning, Eggron."

"Didn't you call someone to help you?" Aegron was a little puzzled, and then helped her lift the box at her feet.

"I refused, and I don't want anyone to suffer because of me." Teresa replied calmly, "The palace is really a good place to follow the crowd. The day before yesterday, everyone was respectful to me, and in the blink of an eye, everyone avoided me. I'm afraid it's too late, but it's amazing how quickly the face changes..."

"It's okay, after a while, when the turmoil passes, it will change back to the original." Aigron comforted her apologetically, "Also, thank you very much for taking on the pressure that had nothing to do with you. "

"Is that all you have to say?" Teresa asked impatiently.

While speaking, she twisted the long hanging hair around her index finger, and then let it go, looking upset.

"..." Aigron was silent for a moment, as if he was thinking about what to say.

After a while, he nodded, "Looking forward to seeing you again, I hope that I can make you return home happy at that time, not like today."

"That's about the same." Teresa's serious expression finally relaxed, "Aigron, goodbye."

"Goodbye," Aegron said, helping her put the suitcase on the carriage.

As he watched, Teresa stepped into the carriage and sat on the cushions.

She looked over the car window and calmly looked at the boy below.

The carriage started slowly, and Aigron stood on the spot and watched the other party leave.

"Remember what I told you!" After a moment, she suddenly shouted, "I will do it!"

Aigron just smiled, and then waved her goodbye, watching the carriage drift away, and finally disappeared into the shadow of the woods.

And now is the time to leave.

He returned to the side of His Majesty's carriage, boarded a carriage, and followed the mighty team on their way home.

When he returned to Schönbrunn Palace, it was already close to dusk, and Aigron was a little tired from the fatigue of the horses and horses, so he went straight back to his bedroom to rest.

However, things backfired, and before he could lie down, his guardian, Count Dietrichstein, had an audience with him.

Egron probably also guessed the other party's intention, so he summoned him immediately without wasting any time.

"Your Highness, I heard that Princess Teresa has suddenly changed her mind?" The count cut straight to the point as soon as they met. "Still contradicting him face to face and angering His Majesty?"

"Your news is really well-informed. You knew it just after we came back." Aigron replied with a smile.

"Your Highness, this is your own business. Shouldn't you be more nervous?" The Earl's attitude towards Aigron was a little strange, "Why is this? Didn't Your Highness have a good impression of you before?"

It's more than good, if I had proposed at that time, I'm afraid I would have directly announced my engagement by now!Aegron complained in his heart.

However, it is impossible for him to tell the other party all the twists and turns, so he can only be vague. "A girl's heart is always fickle, so what can I do?"

The count looked at the young man, worried that he would be discouraged, so he slowed down his tone and began to comfort him. "Your Highness, don't be discouraged. Since this matter is His Majesty's idea, he will make it happen no matter what. His Highness Teresa just said that she needs to continue to think about it. Even if she is confused for a while, she will eventually recognize the reality. ——In the final analysis, even if she looks elsewhere, how can she find a more suitable candidate! You just need to wait quietly, and everything will be back on track soon."

Speaking of this, the Earl, who was always very serious, seemed a little emotional, like a parent who was aggrieved because his child was underestimated.

After venting for a while, he finally regained his seriousness, "Okay, let me tell you one more news - the letter you wrote earlier, I sent it to the French ambassador two days ago, I think he should Sent it straight to Paris with haste."

Just before leaving Schönbrunn Palace, Aigron wrote a letter of reconciliation to King Charles X of France, in which he promised that he would never support any French who challenged his authority at this moment. The king felt much better.

"Does the ambassador have any comments?" Aigron asked calmly.

"Mr. Ambassador is very satisfied with your integrity, magnanimity, and enthusiasm for France. He is also pleased that decades of enmity have come to an end in this way. Regardless of whether his words are foolish diplomatic rhetoric or sincere Yes, all in all, your letter has played a role in keeping you out of the matter, Your Highness." The count replied.

Then, he suddenly changed the topic, "In addition, the ambassador made a special request. He wants to see you."

"Please see me?" Aigron was a little puzzled, "Could it be that he is not satisfied with my written guarantee, and wants to hear my guarantee in person?"

"He can't be so rude." The count shook his head. "Actually, Your Highness, this is his personal request. He seems to be a little curious about you, so he wants to see your demeanor with his own eyes."

"Oh, what an honor." Eggron laughed mockingly, "Curious? Did he take my wax figure in the museum? Sorry, I don't have time to meet a servant of the Bourbon family."

The earl did not express his opinion immediately, but hesitated for a moment.

"Why, do you have a different opinion?" Aigron asked a little strangely.

"Your Highness, I personally feel that if you can find time to meet him, I'm afraid it will be beneficial to you." The earl replied in a low voice, "Although you are doomed to miss France, you still have your own future in Austria after all. I hope that you can become the pillar of the empire in the future and give full play to your talents; and this requires you to establish a network of relationships, at least not to let the big figures in Europe forget your existence, so it is beneficial to relax your principles and pride."

After a pause, he lowered his voice even more, "Ten years ago, it was in Vienna that the great powers held a meeting and decided the fate of Europe, and I happened to be one of the witnesses; it was here that I witnessed I saw how those grown-ups blackmailed, lied, cheated, pretended, turned their backs on their promises, and intrigue. Just such a small number of people decided the future fate of hundreds of millions of Europeans in their drowsiness after drinking, and drew a line after another. a national border.

There is no doubt that Metternich, Talleyrand, and Stuart are all talented, but more importantly, they happen to be at the core of the power network and have been entrusted with such important tasks by their respective monarchs.And I hope that you can also have this kind of ability. This kind of ability is by no means innate, and it is impossible to get the true teaching through a few words from the teacher. On the contrary, you must go through tempering and find your own position with the insight you have learned .And you lack such an opportunity, so I think you should give it a try and give yourself a place on the chessboard. . "

The earl's tone was quite earnest, and Aigron listened without saying a word.

He can feel the expectations of his guardians for him, and he hopes that he can become a big man who shakes Europe in the future, instead of living in obscurity and seclusion-even though he achieves all this as the royal family and important ministers of the Austrian Empire.

Trying his best to marry Grand Duke Karl, using this status to accumulate money and prestige, and finally wait for the opportunity to squeeze into the core decision-making circle. This is the road map he conceived for himself.

It cannot be said that it is not beautiful, but this is indeed not what he is willing to wait and strive for.