Eagle's Glory

She is quite confident in herself, and feels that His Highness is only obsessed with Sophie, who has been kind to him, because she has been extremely lacking in love since she was a child, so as long as she has a little time to move him with sincerity, she will eventually be able to touch his heart and make him understand How to do it is in his own interest - after all, he also knows that he and Sophie will never have a result.

As for what happened to them before, she had no intention of knowing, it was all His Highness's freedom.

Under her gaze, although Egron was calm on the surface, he was actually a little distraught.

He knew what he had done, and because of that, he felt even more ashamed of such unreserved kindness.

"Teresa, do you know what you're doing?" he blurted out. "You're risking yourself."

"I know, but I think it will be worth it, because if I succeed, I will save a genius who has gone astray, and this may be one of the greatest achievements I can have in my life." Teresa lightly Nodded lightly. "Aigron... For me, and for yourself, nod your head, just do such a simple thing. I want to rescue you, and it seems that I am the best candidate, so I am obliged , I don’t allow you to easily throw away this opportunity, and I don’t allow you to give up on yourself, because you are destined to break away from the world.”

"Even if the price is you?" Eggron turned his head and looked directly at the girl.

The girl was stunned for a moment, then smiled, showing a bright smile, "Then I have to say, I'm glad that the price is mine, and I don't feel relieved when other people come."

This smile was so bright that Aigron was stunned for a moment.

No wonder she is so confident—if she has enough time, maybe she can really impress herself.

It can even be said that I am already a little moved now...

Seeing his agitated look, Teresa snickered in her heart, and closed one eye deliberately and playfully on her face, "So, how do you plan to answer, Your Highness?"

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Maybe he will regret it in the future, maybe he seriously violated his original plan, but now he really feels that he can't say "no".

Under Teresa's playful and expectant gaze, he finally let his passion kidnap him helplessly, and then nodded.

"If you're willing to give me a chance..."

Yeah!

Teresa only felt a voice in her heart cheering.

She knew that she had succeeded—although this was only a phased victory, as long as the first step was taken, wouldn't the next step be easy?

Along with the joy came, it was extremely shy.

She didn't know how she finished those words and actions just now in one breath, and now it seemed like she was dreaming.

Teresa no longer dared to continue looking at the boy, but looked back at the flowers in the distance.

"Your Highness, I am very happy, and I even have a sense of accomplishment, because I finally caught you on the edge of the cliff... I hope that all my hard work will not be in vain, and I hope that you can reach the height I expected— — No doubt it will take hard work, but trust me, at least you won't be doing it alone..."

After saying these words, while looking straight ahead, she stretched out her hand to Aigron, "Let's shake hands, let's leave a testimony."

Her hands were trembling slightly, and the side of her face was also a little red, which made Aigron laugh a little.

In the knowledge of coquettishness, she has not yet started, but because of this, she has a youthful charm.

Now that he had reached such a point, there was no need for him to refuse any more, so he also reached out and took Teresa's hand.

Although they danced together before and had physical contact with each other, it was just business affairs at that time, and Teresa was still wearing gloves; now they shook hands again, feeling the delicate and smooth touch on their hands, Eggron couldn't help but Also very comfortable.

"I only dare to say these words when the two of us are alone. I would feel ashamed to reveal a word to others... So Your Highness, please keep it a secret from me." Teresa blushed slightly, "Also, say After all, this is also your responsibility, if only you had done it early and followed His Majesty's instructions? Then everyone will be happy, and I won't have to embarrass myself like this."

As soon as she said this, she couldn't hold back her anger again, but this anger was not directed at the young man in front of her, but at the person who secretly bewitched and made trouble.If it wasn't for her making troubles to get in the way, everything should have been so perfect, everyone got what they wanted, so why bother to grit their teeth and do these things now.

Of course, the more angry she was, the more she would not let herself show it. She had already seen that Sophie's position in His Highness's heart was extraordinary, and it was not time to shake it.

"Will it make you feel happier to pretend that you are forced to?" Aegron asked back in surprise.

"That's natural." Teresa replied seemingly as a matter of course, "How can you make me say these words on my own initiative! What a hard-hearted person."

"Oh! Then I'm really sorry." Aigron couldn't laugh or cry, "Then what should I do now? Can I still make up for it?"

"Remediation is of course possible, just to satisfy my wounded heart a little bit." Teresa blinked, "For example, according to what I said that day——"

"You mean kneeling down to propose?" Aigron immediately remembered, "Sorry...I still think it's a bit difficult for me."

No, you definitely will.We'll see.

"It's okay, we still have time to think about it, maybe the two of us will have different ideas at that time... let's not mention this now." Teresa smiled again, and changed the subject vaguely, "Okay Well, since we have already talked about this, then there is nothing more to say, let's take a rest first."

She didn't let go of her hand, so the two sat side by side holding hands like this, quietly admiring the beautiful scenery outside the gazebo.

Although it is already noon, the temperature in late autumn is still not high, and the cool wind echoes between the withered yellow and pink woods, as if playing harmonious music for them.

After an unknown amount of time, Teresa finally let go of her hand again.

"Well, I think the ceremony is finished like this, Your Highness, I take everything you say seriously, and you must not go back on your word." Then, she seriously told Aigron.

Then, without waiting for Aigron's answer, she stood up again and walked out of the gazebo, "Okay, let's go back to have lunch... we can't keep mom waiting for too long."

Of course, Aigron didn't have any objections, so he followed Teresa and walked all the way back to the mansion.

They came to the dining room, and at this time, the Grand Duke, his wife and their children were already seated.

"Great, you just caught up, and I'm going to send someone to find you." Mrs. Henrietta was very happy when she saw the two people coming, and then she motioned for the two to sit next to her.

The table was set with silver cutlery, and some china with simple patterns suitable for the country, and beside it were clean white napkins and tablecloths.

"We don't pay too much attention to food here. We eat whatever the tenants bring." Henrietta smiled and nodded to Aigron, "But the taste is quite good, Your Highness Franz, you can eat more Taste it."

Then she glanced at her husband.

The Grand Duke was noncommittal, just picked up the tableware and started eating, which meant that lunch had officially started.

Just after he had finished his appetizers, the servants brought out steaming soup for everyone.

"This is creamy oyster soup, an authentic French dish." The Grand Duchess Henrietta smiled and said to the young man, "You must be in an inland country like Austria. You don't usually have such an opportunity. Eat more today. Well, we have also prepared a lot of French dishes, you can eat more."

"Thank you." Aigron didn't know why the other party would make such an arrangement, but the guest could do whatever he wanted, since the host was already so enthusiastic, there was no need for him to forcefully refuse.

Although the dishes are simple, the chef's craftsmanship is quite good. Aigron was already a little hungry, and now he is eating more and more vigorously.

"My mother always thought that you would prefer to eat French food." Teresa explained in a low voice, "So she specially prepared it..."

Aegron smiled wryly. "Ma'am, you know, I grew up in Austria, so although I don't know which country I am from, at least I am not picky when it comes to my appetite, but I still appreciate your enthusiasm for me... Thank you."

"Poor child!" Princess Henrietta sighed, but seemed to be a little emotional, "As long as you are happy, there is actually no difference between France and Austria, right? You can also have a good time here The—at least, our Teresa, has always been understanding."

After she finished speaking, she couldn't help laughing herself.　　

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Henrietta's laughter didn't make Aigron relax, of course he could hear what it meant.

Although he was not touched by his eyes, he could clearly feel that the whole restaurant was paused for him, and even the children sitting next to him seemed to be waiting for his answer.

"Teresa is really understanding." He nodded, and then replied, "Every time I talk to her, I feel very happy."

"Oh? Is it? It seems that you are too young after all, and you still have too much to say." Henrietta still smiled, "It will be different after a long time, like me... until now I have long I'm too lazy to listen to what the old guy is saying...hahahaha..."

Aigron glanced at Archduke Karl, and found that he was still eating with a blank expression, pouring wine from the side jug made of high-quality wood from time to time, as if he didn't hear what his wife was saying at all.

If you pick up another newspaper, it will be even more appropriate.

A commander who once commanded thousands of troops is sitting quietly at the dining table, listening to his wife scold him. Perhaps this is the family life he is nostalgic for.

"We are different." Just as he was thinking, Teresa suddenly refuted his mother's words, "Your Highness is a very good storyteller, and I like to listen to stories. I think as long as there are new stories, there will always be something to talk about." chat."

"Your Highness can tell stories?" Her second brother, Ferdinand, who was only eight years old, asked sullenly, "Is it the stories in fairy tale books?"

"It's much better than that." Teresa replied with a little pride, "It's the stories that even adults will find very interesting."

"I don't believe it." Her elder brother, Albrecht, who had been hostile to Aigron just now, looked suspicious, "You must be lying, you just want your parents to like His Highness, so you keep saying Well, it's been that way from the beginning."

Teresa's face flushed suddenly, obviously her younger brother hit the mark.

"I'm not exaggerating, I'm just stating what I've seen." She replied reluctantly. "What do you know, a kid like you?"

"You are only a few years older than me, don't you know a lot?" Albrecht grimaced disdainfully, "Dad complained yesterday that you wanted to get married at such an age, and you didn't care about it at all." he."

The sudden words froze the air in the restaurant.

"Abbott, you bastard, if you keep talking nonsense, I'll throw you out of the window later!" A moment later, Teresa was so angry that she picked up the fork and waved it, threatening her younger brother. "It seems that the family usually spoils you, how dare you do this!"

"When you change your surname, you won't belong to this family anymore!" Albrecht seemed a little flustered, but for the sake of face, he still held on and sneered in a low voice.

"Enough!" Mother Henrietta was still watching the children's bickering jokes, but now she couldn't stand it anymore, and hurriedly scolded her son. "Abbott, shut up right away, go to the attic by yourself after eating, and promise to come down at night!"

It seemed that his mother's intimidation finally had an effect, Albrecht could only bow his head resentfully, and didn't dare to say anything more.

Aigron, who witnessed this situation, couldn't help laughing.

"Pfft hahaha..."

At the beginning, his whisper was still very soft, but soon, the laughter became louder and louder. In the end, everyone's original embarrassment was also resolved in the laughter.

"Your Highness, I'm sorry to make you laugh." Henrietta laughed sheepishly, "It's really difficult to manage boys at this age! Oh, if only I gave birth to daughters."

"No, ma'am, I don't mind at all. In fact, I find it very interesting." Aigron shook his head, "I have no brothers and sisters—I mean, although my mother remarried Earl Nepeg and gave birth to other children." children, but I have never seen them, let alone have any feelings and contacts with each other. Therefore, I have never experienced this kind of family quarrel feeling, so when I watched it, it made me a little envious, at least You both value each other."

"You're right." Henrietta nodded approvingly, "Family brings troubles, but more importantly, it brings emotional sustenance. As we grow older, everything we have experienced will fade away. Will become a distant memory, and in the end, we'll all just find our place in the family."

After a while, she added with comfort and encouragement, "Things in the past were beyond your control, and you have suffered enough; but now, you are still young, and you still have many opportunities to Starting a family of your own... I think if you want to, you'll be a very happy parent, to put it bluntly - as happy as we are. And I, would love to see that happen."

Then, she quietly looked at Teresa, whose face was still blushing.

"Teresa, my daughter, don't take Abbott's nonsense just now to heart. He just deliberately angered you. No matter what happens, you are our daughter. No matter what surname you will be named in the future, we will treat you There will never be any less love for you, there will always be a place for you—”

Although her words were simple and her tone was calm, Teresa was extremely moved.

"Thanks, mother, I certainly don't take his nonsense seriously."

Aigron also felt very happy watching the warm interaction between the mother and daughter.

If he had to use an adjective to describe this family, he thinks it should be "positive energy". The family members love each other. They are doing their best to support their daughter.

Perhaps it is because of such a family atmosphere that Teresa has developed a character like her.

But after a while, the young man felt something was wrong again.

Before I finished the meal, I suddenly brought up the topic of changing my surname...

Wait, if you suddenly say something like this, does it mean that there is an imperial order?

Thinking of this, he felt a little guilty again, and didn't dare to say another word.

Unfortunately, although he intends to dodge, it is absolutely impossible for Henrietta to ignore today's protagonist.

"Frantz?" she called out.

"Any orders?" Eggron responded.

"Actually, Abbott has never said a word wrongly. Teresa has indeed been saying good things about you." She looked at the young man with a smile. The impression was excellent - so good that I was even a little worried that I would be disappointed if I actually met someone, but I am relieved that my worries were in vain, and I am very happy to have a guest like you in our family."

"It's also my honor." Aigron put down the tableware, and thanked his wife solemnly.

"Smile at me," said Henrietta, laughing. "Young people look good when they smile."

Aigron could only forcibly pull the corners of his mouth to make himself smile more happily.

"That's right!" Henrietta clapped her hands lightly, "You still have decades to spend in your life, and it would be too difficult to keep looking sad, so be optimistic about everything."

"What you said is completely reasonable, but everything I have encountered so far makes me not very optimistic." Aigron replied in a low voice, "But in the future, I will try to do what you said."

"Teresa——" Henrietta greeted her daughter, "This is also your responsibility in a sense... If you volunteered to be His Highness's best friend, then you have to help him laugh a lot , isn't it?"

Although Teresa was a little shy in her heart, she still nodded after all. "Mom, I will."

Speaking of this, Aigron was already a little worried, for fear that the Grand Duchess would suddenly say when do you plan to get engaged——

Fortunately, she seemed to think that there was no need to rush this matter, so she finally didn't mention the last step, allowing Aegron to breathe and finish the delicious lunch.

After lunch, the family members either went to take a nap, or came to the living room to chat and chat, but after a while, after digesting the food, Grand Duke Karl, who had been silent all this time, suddenly walked in front of him.

"Young man, let's do some after-dinner exercise."

"Of course." Aigron was a little surprised, but immediately agreed, "But——what do you mean?"

"Captain Foresty has always praised you in front of me, saying that you are his rare student, and you have completely learned the essence of his swordsmanship... So, he successfully aroused my curiosity." Archduke Karl Shrugging, "I want to know if he's telling the truth, or exaggerating."

"...You..." Aigron shook his head hesitantly, "Why don't you change to another sport?"

It’s not that he’s afraid of showing cowardice, but that he’s really afraid that he’ll make a mistake when he confiscates his hand. He hasn’t learned the skill of Archduke Karl before and doesn’t know it. However, at the age of 55, the degeneration of physical functions is inevitable.

Therefore, if he accidentally hurt the Grand Duke, then the matter would be in serious trouble, and he might become a wanted criminal in advance...

"You seem to have forgotten that I am the master here, and I have the right to decide how to entertain the guests." Archduke Karl raised his head slightly arrogantly, "Also, instead of worrying about hurting me, you should worry about losing yourself." What should I do if it happens, it is directly related to my evaluation of you..."

After a pause, he added, "Besides, don't worry, everyone here is a witness. If something happens, no one will hold you accountable."

"Father! What are you doing!" Teresa was a little startled, and hurriedly stopped her.

"Teresa, don't worry about it. I want to have a man's conversation with him. Let me make sure that everything you and I have done is worthwhile." Grand Duke Karl waved his hand, motioning his daughter to stop talking , and then continued to stare at Aigron, "How is it? Franz, dare to accept the challenge? Are you going to face it head-on, or are you going to hide yourself forever under the flamboyant rhetoric?"