Amid the laughter, the atmosphere in the hall reached its peak, and Egron, who had been calm, lowered his head awkwardly.

His performance was understood by everyone as shy, so many people smiled, on the surface they were teasing the young man, but they also contained envy and blessings.

"Your Highness, how do you feel when you are with Princess Theresa?" At this time, Lieutenant Henchi asked.

It's over, ask this question at this time. Do I have any other answers? Aegron complained in his heart.

If he had told him in person what he had done to Teresa, he would have been bombarded away by Grand Duke Carl amidst boos.

Under the gaze of everyone, he had to harden his head and say a bunch of stingy compliments, "Tresa is a very cute girl. Even if she ignores her identity, she is very cute. She has a compassionate and considerate heart and pays attention to the feelings of others. This is especially rare... I think it is one of my greatest luck in my life to be able to meet her. In addition, I am very grateful to her for everything she has done for me."

The more Aegron said, the more embarrassed he felt, but he could only pretend to be nothing.

He didn't expect that things would turn into this step, and he would publicly tell his "appreciation" of Teresa in public.

Wait - was this what Teresa expected? She could guess that this would happen? A thought suddenly flashed through Egron's mind.

Probably not...

"You're really complicated..." An officer blinked and pretended to be confused. "Can you describe it in a few simplest words?"

Uh...Egron couldn't speak in an embarrassing way.

"Okay, stop teasing children anymore, they know what they are at this age." Fortunately, Grand Duke Carl spoke at the right time and smoothed out the situation for the young man, "Stay up with the meal."

The officer had to smile and nodded to Aegron to apologize, and then everyone continued to eat lively.

"Your Highness, what are your plans in the future?" Finally someone changed his question.

"I haven't thought about it yet because I don't know what I'm good at." Aegron smiled, "But no matter what, I think I will work hard to benefit the people in the future."

"Okay, then... toast to the people!"

Egron drank the wine one by one.

Although the taste of wine is very average, alcohol is not a fool after all. As time goes by, he gradually feels a little dizzy, and even when he speaks, he feels a little curled up.

No... he suddenly became nervous.

He hates his own loss of control the most, even in this environment where he can relax.

"Your Highness, I'm a little drunk." He quickly said to Grand Duke Carl next to him, "Please allow me to stop."

"Can you still stand up?" Grand Duke Carl glanced at him and asked.

"It's okay to force it." Aegron answered honestly.

"Okay, stand up."

Although Egron was a little confused, he still stood up obediently.

At this time, Grand Duke Carl also stood up. He pulled Egron's right hand with his left hand and then raised it up.

As he moved, the hall returned to silence, and people ended the conversation and looked at the Grand Duke in confusion.

"I have been lucky to lead you, but unfortunately I didn't bring you a brilliant victory. I'm sorry." Grand Duke Carl looked at everyone and said with a little touch, "Fortunately, God blessed, your efforts and sacrifices have finally come to a good result. We can celebrate peace here and the empire has survived. The past has turned into clouds and smoke, and all grudges have also returned to the dust [fo]...

There is no doubt that the Empire will face new challenges and new enemies in the future, but our obligations have ended, and we can give it to the new generation with glory... Now, your Duke Lechstet is also a member of this generation of Austrian young people!" Grand Duke Carl said this first, and then he gave orders to everyone, "Stand up and salute His Highness, and maybe one day he will do what we have not done for us."

Grand Duke Carl's words did not immediately attract cheers, but on the contrary, the people present looked at each other.

Although everyone has accepted His Highness’s existence, they are not very comfortable calling Napoleon’s son Austrians.

But Grand Duke Carl is not a very tolerant person. Since he has issued an order, he will never take it back. He looked around in front of everyone, as if he wanted to find out that the person was still hesitating or opposing his opinions.

Under his strong pressure, Captain Hench, the person in charge here, soon saluted Egron, and after the people started, the people next to him slowly raised their hands to salute.

Aegron, who had never been treated like this by a group of people, felt a little uncomfortable, and the alcohol also made him feel a little dizzy, but he remained calm and accepted the salute from the soldiers present.

It seems that the prestige of the Grand Duke is indeed high enough, and it is really surprising that he is willing to use this prestige to endorse himself.

Or, from this, he can also see his doting for Teresa...

After seeing everyone paying tribute, Grand Duke Carl finally nodded with satisfaction and sat down with Egron.

And the banquet is coming to an end.

After the meal, Grand Duke Carl talked to many people again, listening to their current distress and the difficulties faced by their families. Until finally, he led Egron out of the castle under the reluctance of the soldiers.

Aegron was still sluggish, his head was dizzy, so the energy of the past few hours seemed like a dream.

But the calm footsteps of the middle-aged man next to him made him realize that he was not dreaming.

The two walked out of the sanatorium together and arrived at the river where the carriage stopped.

It was already afternoon now, and Grand Duke Carl did not rush to leave immediately, but stopped and looked at the rippling waves on the river.

"Are you awake at all?" he then asked Egron.

"I've been awake a lot, Your Highness." Aegron replied in a low voice.

"I didn't expect you to be really relaxed and willing to give up. You didn't show any abnormality just now." Grand Duke Carl nodded slightly, "It seems that you do have some willpower that is not commensurate with your age - should I say that harsh environments will train people?"

"Maybe it will destroy people, Your Highness." Aegron replied.

"There are always setbacks in the world. Some people are destined to have a bumpy fate. If they are destroyed, it only means that they are not worthy of taking on their life at the beginning." Grand Duke Carl shrugged, "Franz, if you survive, you will find that God will not leave you so little."

"I believe it too." Aegron replied solemnly.

Although he was already a little confused because of the drunkenness, even at this time, he still had a hint of calmness in his heart.

He knows what he is doing and what he wants.

Grand Duke Carl looked back and looked into the distance. A small bridge was laid alone on the river surface. The beams had rotten, there were some unknown wild flowers on the piers, and the railings were covered with lush moss. A group of ducks were swimming among the shallows or rambled in the river water of the Danube tributary. After crossing the bridge, you could see several farmhouses in the distance, separated by green fences formed by honeysuckle and clematis. A small church stood high in the center of the village.

The whole picture is quiet and soft, and it seems to be a scenery that will not change for hundreds of years.

"So beautiful." The Grand Duke blurted out.

"Yes." Aegron nodded. "Very pretty."

He didn't deliberately compliment, he thought so in his heart.

This is a very beautiful rural picture, but his heart will never pursue the peace of rural life.

"Austria is a beautiful country, try to fall in love with her." Grand Duke Carl sighed and said to Egron, "If you can be sincere, she will not let you down. Since God has caused you disaster, it must have his will. I believe that He will not do it forever. As long as you follow this will, you may still get a lot."

Aegron didn't know how to answer.

Follow God's will? But he doesn't believe in God's existence.

"Today is a good start. I think at least no one objected to letting you be an Austrian. Although they are not very adaptable now, everything must have a beginning. As long as you continue to follow this path, you can achieve your goal in the end." Grand Duke Carl looked at the face of the young man and whispered, "Your performance today makes me believe that you can indeed do this, and... it should be very simple to have Teresa help you."

"I thank you and her for your help, Your Highness." Aegron bowed sincerely and expressed his gratitude to the Grand Duke.

Grand Duke Carl kindly brought himself here to win popularity for himself, and also took the time to talk about so much of his life experience, and of course he was full of gratitude.

Although he didn't know how to repay him, he would keep this kindness in his account.

"I heard Theresa mention that you promised her that you would come to visit our house?" Grand Duke Carl suddenly asked.

Didn’t she invite me?

Aegron wanted to ask back, but immediately reacted and quickly stopped.

There is no doubt that Teresa is unwilling to tell her parents that she invited her, so she had to take on this "responsibility" herself.

At this point, I seemed to have to admit it in order to return the favor.

Wait, is this what Teresa thought?

"Yes, I made this request with His Highness Theresa, and she agreed." He didn't care about thinking too much and could only answer like this. "But I don't know when it will be convenient..."

"It's winter, we have nothing to do, we basically have time. Just choose a time and then inform us in advance and come and visit us." Grand Duke Carl replied calmly, "Tresa praised you, so she also aroused her mother's curiosity and wanted to see you."

Although I don’t know how Teresa told her mother, Egron always feels a little embarrassed and even ashamed.

"Okay, it's getting late, I'm going to send you back." Grand Duke Carl nodded to him again, "By the way, Teresa finally asked me to ask you, there is one more thing you promised her. When will it be completed?"

Hum? What?

After a moment, Egron finally realized.

"Will I send her a letter?" he asked. "I do have something to give her."
Chapter completed!