Her sister's straightforward question left Agnes at a loss as to how to answer.
Of course she was suspicious of what her sister was doing secretly, but she had no way of saying it directly.
Although she could easily knock down ten noble ladies like Alice in terms of physical skills, psychologically and spiritually, Agnes subconsciously placed herself at the head of her shorter sister.
Not only because she is the elder sister, but also because when her family was in exile abroad, it was her elder sister who worked hard to raise her with her parents since she was a child. Agnes, who values friendship and kindness, will naturally never forget this kindness.
Because of this, ever since she was a child, she has always taken her sister's words as a matter of course, and she has never thought of doubting or questioning her sister.
But people have to grow up after all. After being hit by a series of previous events, especially after being deceived and used by her sister, she has grown up a lot now. Although she has forgiven her sister for what she did, she still deeply understands it.
I love my dearest relative, but it is no longer possible for her to blindly listen to and blindly believe in her sister's words and obey them unconditionally like she did in the past.
"I...I don't want to doubt you." After hesitating for a moment, Agnes answered.
She just didn't want to doubt, rather than not doubting. She was tantamount to tactfully admitting that she was indeed doubting her sister.
Faced with her sister's answer, Alice was not angry, she just smiled bitterly.
"Then I tell you, everything I said is true."
"If you are willing to say that, then of course I can believe it, whether it is true or false...I am willing to believe whatever you say." Agnes lowered her head, looking helpless, "But, is it possible?
, even now, are you still willing to treat me in such a perfunctory way, treating me as an outsider or even a tool? Obviously...obviously I will always be on your side!
Well, if you still want to say that all this is an accident, then you can say it again now to my eyes. As soon as you finish speaking, I will turn around and leave without wasting your time!"
After she finished speaking, she opened her eyes wide and looked at her sister with clear eyes, waiting for the other party's answer.
And this clear look in her eyes made Alice, who already felt guilty about her sister, feel distressed again.
Facing such a sister, how could she still lie?
"Agnes, I did lie to you before, but now I can't bear to do it. Isn't it nice now? Edgar has been arrested and will face severe punishment for what he has been doing."
You pay the price for what you do..."
Although Alice did not admit anything, since she said this, it was tantamount to admitting that she was indeed manipulating it secretly.
After getting this expected answer, Agnes was not happy. On the contrary, her mood suddenly fell to the bottom.
Of course she is not feeling sorry for Edgar who has been "unjustly accused", she is worried about her sister - after all, she also knows that being a traitor to the party involves too much, even in the best case scenario, Edgar is found guilty.
My sister may not be able to escape the involvement. What's more, there is a worst-case scenario. Once the whole incident is investigated clearly and she is manipulating and framing the case, won't she be in bad luck by then?
"You... why did you do such a dangerous thing?" She asked hurriedly in desperation.
"Why?" Alice felt very funny about this question. "You should ask, why did I endure it until now! Do I still need to tell you my reasons? If you need it, fine...then I
Just tell you properly!"
As if to vent, she whispered to her sister everything Treville and his son had done to her.
Agnes listened blankly, and the more she listened, the more indignant she became. Finally, she became angry and punched the table next to her. "It's too much! It's too much! How can they... treat them like this?
you!"
In her mind, her sister has always been the perfect image of an aristocratic lady, smart and dignified, kind and easy-going, caring about her family, and so beautiful... She believes that anyone who marries her sister should thank God for such luck.
But the reality gave her a severe blow - instead of cherishing his sister after Edgar married him, he continued to be a womanizer and even gave birth to an illegitimate child; what's more, the Marquis of Treville saw that he was getting older,
His sister was angry with him again, so she actually wanted to regard her illegitimate son as her true heir.
It’s not just about money, what a humiliation this is!
Agnes was so angry that her hands were shaking. She wished she could go back now and use the riding crop to give this ungrateful guy a lesson and beat him to death.
Apart from being angry, she suddenly felt a little emotional.
Although due to a trick of fate, she became a royal mistress who could not marry, it seemed better than marrying a nobleman like Edgar when she met someone unkind.
Alice married Edgar, she was a witness, and the relationship between the couple changed from the "deep affection" at the beginning to the hateful conspiracy now, and she was a witness. These shocking scenes made
She suddenly felt that there was no so-called "legal marriage" and it didn't seem to be a loss in life.
However, the unwarranted association did not last long, and she immediately returned to the real world.
"Okay, I understand why you did this, sister." She changed her previous questioning and comforted Alice with a soft voice, "But it's too dangerous for you to do this, isn't it? You are better than me.
Being smarter and more politically savvy, you should know the consequences and dangers of being involved in such incidents..."
"I know, I know too well, that's why I did this." Alice replied with a sneer, "General Treville has now made great achievements in His Majesty's place. He is His Majesty's favorite confidant and has been entrusted with important tasks. If I just make trouble
, then how is it possible to take revenge on them? Murder and arson? Corruption? Illegitimate children? Does Your Majesty care about these trivial things?
Therefore, if you want to make him suffer heavy losses, you can only use the suspicion of betraying the party. Don't think that I am impulsive. No, I am very calm. It is just calm thinking that makes me know that only by doing this can I get revenge on him...
...As for whether I will be implicated, does it matter? I have endured for too long, their deception, contempt and insults, and I want to get back at them, I want to do everything I can to get back at them! As for me
I can’t control the price I will pay for this, and I don’t care anymore! Because of this, Agnes, I have never discussed it with you from beginning to end. I did everything myself, and you don’t know anything.
I didn’t participate in anything. The mistakes I made alone will be borne by me alone. I am willing to do so!”
Alice's calmness and determination at this moment made Agnes shudder.
How could a woman not be shuddering at the sight of a woman who, after falling into despair, could be so terrifying that she would risk everything for revenge.
However, even though Alice said it was none of her business, how could Agnes choose to stand idly by in this situation?
She didn't want to see her sister being kicked out of the palace or even thrown into jail because of suspicion of betraying the party or because of false accusation.
"You want to take revenge on General Treville. I agree that they, father and son, should be taught a hard lesson! But sister, I can't help but watch you suffer. You have already suffered enough pain.
It's not worth taking any more risks for the father and son..."
Facing her sister's advice, Alice just smiled bitterly.
"The matter has come to this, I have done everything I should do, what else is there to say? I will just leave it to fate, but don't worry, I will do my best to protect myself. After all, I am not alone. I am still alive.
There is summer dew."
Agnes also understood the implication of her sister's words - she insisted on continuing her plan, framed Edgar and even General Treville, and wanted to fight the father and son to the death.
"I don't care about Edgar, but I care about you!" So Agnes was really anxious and couldn't help asking her sister loudly, "No matter how complete your plan is, what if His Majesty notices it? What will you do?
I also said that General Treville is His Majesty’s favorite. If he doesn’t believe Edgar’s suspicion of betraying the party, wouldn’t it mean that your work has been in vain and you will have to bear the risk of being framed..."
"Your Majesty is not that easy to talk to. He will never tolerate those who dare to threaten him. Even if he is just doubtful now, he will not forgive Edgar easily..." Alice replied calmly. "They don't do it anyway.
There is no plan to leave any room for me, so what do I have to worry about? I am taking the risk, but at least I will make the father and son suffer bad luck because of it, isn't that good? "
"You think well, but His Majesty is not that easy to fool. I can detect something is wrong, and he must be able to, too! No, maybe he has already noticed it!" Agnes shook her head, and then made her own move
Guess. "In the final analysis, your plan still depends on His Majesty's decision. If he really sees all this, then not only will your work be in vain, but you will also ask for trouble for it, right?"
"What? My lovely Agnes has actually become His Majesty's loyal advocate? You have more confidence in him than I do." Faced with Agnes' question, Alice just smiled, but her eyebrows
He was obviously not convinced, "I don't deny that His Majesty is indeed very smart, but this matter was such a big deal, how could he have time to make a decision in a hurry? The safest way now is to recall General Treville to investigate and let him
I can no longer touch the military power... As long as this happens, I will win, right? As for what happens next, what else does it matter?"
To be honest, this was the time carefully chosen by Alice. As long as His Majesty had doubts about General Treville's loyalty, he would not be able to ask the truth immediately due to the "time difference", so he could only first
She recalled the general, and when the incident spread, the general's prestige was suddenly greatly reduced - in that case, she had achieved her goal.
As for the general being cleared of suspicion in the future, what will happen? A missed opportunity is a missed opportunity, and his future and prestige have been wiped out.
Alice has been planning this plan for a long time, so she is naturally very confident, and has a "die together" mentality, so she has no scruples.
However, Agnes did not agree with her confidence.
"Do you think you can instruct His Majesty?" She still faced her sister with an unconvinced look, "It's not that easy! I dare say that it won't take him long to come to the same conclusion as me.
It’s time for you to be unlucky!”
"Agnes, don't make it sound like it's true." Alice frowned, "I don't ask you to stand on my side, I just ask you to stand by and watch. This is a duel between me and General Treville.
, if I lose, then I just have to admit defeat..."
"We have been sleeping together for so long, do I understand him or do you understand him?!" Faced with her sister's doubts, Agnes suddenly became anxious and spoke uncontrollably.
When she said these words, she suddenly felt that it was inappropriate, and Alice also looked embarrassed.
Fortunately, at this time, Agnes was concerned about her sister, so she held back her embarrassment and continued to speak impassionedly, "You want to take advantage of His Majesty's suspicion, but is His Majesty so easy to take advantage of? We have known him for so long.
Yes, I have only seen him manipulate others, but I have never seen him manipulated by anyone... Do you think your plan is so perfect? Does it mean that His Majesty will definitely act according to your wishes? No... the risk is too great
Yes, it is entirely possible that Your Majesty will have insight into all this. Not only will General Treville be fine, but you will be annihilated because of the false accusation! I can't see such a thing happening!"
To be honest, since the two of them got together and spent so much time together, especially when they toured the country together, she almost witnessed her lover's various styles of wooing, suppressing, deceiving and making promises. Her feelings for Aigron also gradually grew.
It turned into love, admiration and fear, as well as a little bit of unwillingness, a complex emotion mixed with all kinds of thoughts.
She had seen with her own eyes that even those arrogant high-ranking officials, marshals and generals, wealthy businessmen and celebrities outside were all silent in front of him, vying to please him and at his mercy. How could such a majesty be kept in seclusion all the time?
How about being manipulated by my sister in the back house and the palace?
She really didn't believe this.
Precisely because she had more confidence in His Majesty, it became more difficult for her to agree with her sister's plan, and instead she saw the great danger contained in it.
"Sister, you said I could stand by and watch, but I'm sorry, I can't do that. I can't see you falling into the sea of misery and falling further into the abyss!" Agnes took a deep breath, and then faced
Facing his sister, "You can always treat me as your sister, but you can't always treat me as a kid who doesn't understand anything... Before it's too late, let's think about how to remedy it. I will