In His Majesty's letter, General Treville saw his son's current fate.
Although he had made some mental preparations for his son's "willful behavior" before leaving Paris, when it all became a reality, he still couldn't help but feel extremely painful.
This is his only son, the son he raised single-handedly. How could the bond between father and son be eliminated in just a few words?
Now he knows that his son is in jail and will be exiled in the future. Even though the living conditions are not too bad, as a father, he will inevitably feel heartache.
After his late wife died early, he poured his double affection into his son. This kind of doting finally made Edgar what he is now, and now, he finally has to bear the serious consequences for this.
Why did Edgar end up in this situation?
Although His Majesty did not explain it in detail in the letter, General Treville probably understood it with his mind.
Someone was behind the scenes, trying to turn Edgar's love affair into a political case, making his "crime" a thousand times more serious, and ultimately forced His Majesty to deal with Edgar severely.
Who is this man behind the scenes? Who is working tirelessly to plot and want to kill him?
Although His Majesty did not say it explicitly, through the lines in his words and various clues, the answer is actually already obvious.
Before leaving, General Treville already had some bad premonitions, and now, these premonitions and clues have been connected together, allowing him to face the truth directly.
Only Alice had the motive to try and kill her useless son.
"What a wife and daughter-in-law!" He shouted out in a hoarse and trembling voice, almost gritting his teeth, "You did a great job!"
After finishing speaking, he threw the letter on the table dejectedly, then raised his head and looked feebly at the clear sky and blue sea in the distance.
Even if he knows the truth now, it's too late. He is far away in Algiers and has no idea what happened in Paris. He can only watch the matter fall into place - needless to say, this is also the opportunity that Alice has been waiting for carefully.
, she deliberately waited until she left before launching an attack.
When a woman unleashes her most tenacious desire for revenge, she can become so chilling...
The grief in the Marquis of Treville's heart, coupled with the "powerless" frustration, made his proud heart feel hot and restless, making him restless and wanting to vent his anger by firing a few shots into the sky.
However, even though he was furious and trembling with anger, he still did not vent it out like this.
Because he knows that the only "chip" he has left now is his position and prestige here. At this moment, not only can he not show any signs of weakness or falling out of favor, on the contrary, he must always show ease and calmness. He cannot
It made the people around him, as well as the officers observing him, feel that General Treville was on his last legs and was no longer worthy of expectations.
No matter what happens, he must always be the shrewd, ruthless and ambitious General Treville, not only for himself, but also for his family.
Edgar's tragic situation has only increased his burden - he must make every effort to cleanse the stain that his son has brought to the family, so that the outside world can continue to believe that the Treville family will continue to stand firm in the new dynasty.
On the contrary, it will continue to be prominent and prosperous forever.
Therefore, he controlled his emotions, forcibly pulled himself out of his grief, and then used his usual calm attitude to weigh his current situation and think about the next response.
Obviously, the letter sent by His Majesty only mentioned the faults committed by his son and the punishment he received. It did not mention himself, let alone an order to "remove" himself or "return to the country for investigation." Therefore, His Majesty still trusts him for now.
I don't intend to take my anger out on my son.
However, the situation remains precarious.
Now her biggest disadvantage is that she is far away from Paris and can only watch the changes in the palace. But now that Alice has made it clear that she has broken up with herself, she will definitely not be satisfied after destroying her son, and will definitely continue to fight with herself.
Being an enemy means that there is a dangerous enemy with ulterior motives in the center of his palace who can give him eye drops and slander him at any time, but he is far away and unable to resist the palace's conspiracy.
What's even more frightening is that Alice also has a sister who is deeply loved by His Majesty. Agnes will definitely only stand on her sister's side, and she will definitely regard herself as an enemy for her sister's sake.
Not only is her sister, Alice herself has now lost all scruples. She also has a beauty that is not inferior to her sister. She may even risk it all and choose to become His Majesty's new favorite. When the time comes, the two sisters will face each other shamelessly.
If His Majesty blows the "pillow wind", wouldn't it mean that he has no power to resist and can only wait for death?
The more General Treville thought about it, the more he felt dizzy. For a moment, his hands and feet were cold, and he even lamented, "My life is at stake."
what to do?
If you run away now, it's definitely too late. You just need to hide quietly on a merchant ship, and then you can go to any country, even the Americas. With your identity, you can get away with any country you go to, and at least make a living.
not a problem.
But, do you really want to run?
Can you really run?
A cold self-question rang out in Treville's mind.
No, I can't run - he answered instantly.
In order to catch the "free sail" of the Bonaparte family, he and his brother have made too much "investment", a full fifteen years of persistence, and fifteen years of waiting!
Now, he has finally waited for this opportunity, and he has gained the opportunity to stand out through his loyal performance in the past fifteen years. How could he give up?
If this opportunity is given up, it will be impossible for the Treville family to prosper in His Majesty's lifetime - and given His Majesty's age, he may rule the empire for decades.
If they are kicked off the stage for decades, who will remember the Treville family?
General Treville himself has seen many living examples. Several aristocratic families that were famous before the Great Revolution have declined without a trace after the changes in the past forty years. They can no longer even become people's talk topics.
It can exist as a "title exhibit" on the pile of old papers.
He would rather die than see the surname "Treville" follow in his footsteps.
Therefore, he must not run. Even if there is a mountain of swords, a sea of fire, or a guillotine in front of him, he must muster the courage to go on, just like when he braved a hail of bullets and charged into battle for Emperor Napoleon.
What kind of person am I, Victor de Treville? I have seen so much bloodshed, even if it is unfavorable for a moment, how can I admit defeat to two women in the palace?!
Therefore, no matter how many difficulties and dangers he has to face, he must grit his teeth and continue his plan, to do an impeccable career in this new world, and then return to Paris in glory.
After eliminating the option of escape, he had completely calmed down, abandoned all distracting thoughts, and then cleaned himself up again. The majestic general was resurrected again.
No matter what happened, his rhythm could not be messed up, and he could not let others see the slightest panic or flaw.
So what if his son is arrested? That's none of his business. As long as His Majesty doesn't nod, no one can implicate him.
He looked at the scenery quietly again, and then returned to his house as usual, planning to start his business today.
At this moment, his adjutant, a young captain, came to him happily.
"General, congratulations!"
"Congratulations?!" General Treville was caught off guard, and his eyes widened.
After encountering such bad news, his mood had already hit rock bottom. Seeing such a blind person, he was even more angry and even wanted to slap him.
However, he finally controlled his emotions and asked the other party expressionlessly, "What do you congratulate me on?"
"There is news from Marshal Moncey's people." The adjutant lowered his voice, and then reported to the Marquis in a low voice, "His Majesty told the Marshal that he will soon send someone to bring the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor, and then ask the Marshal to give it to him on behalf of His Majesty.
You are bestowed with honors and the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor is given to you to encourage you for your hard work and contribution."
Even though he was in such a bad mood now, General Treville couldn't help but be ecstatic about this "unexpected gift".
Among the Legion of Honor established by Emperor Napoleon, the highest-ranking Legion Commander is only eligible for the monarch, and the next one is the Grand Cross, which only the civil and military officials he most relies on are eligible to receive it.
Marshal Augereau, Marshal Soult and others have all been awarded this medal. If His Majesty really decides to award himself such an honor, it will almost tell the world that he will continue to trust and rely on him.
Himself, and the title of Marshal is always prepared for himself.
Your Majesty is reassuring me...
The Marquis of Treville suddenly understood.
Sending a letter to himself explaining the situation clearly, and asking Marshal Moncey to award him such a special honor on his behalf, is clearly telling him that he does not need to be afraid that the troubles caused by Edgar will implicate him, and that he can still rise to the top without any influence.
any impact.
Since His Majesty's will is so firm and clear, how could a mere "pillow wind" possibly sway him? It seemed that I was overly worried.
When he thought of this, Marquis Treville, who had not even shed a tear for his son just now, suddenly felt a sore nose and almost cried.
Although in his heart he was only loyal to his own family, and his loyalty to the Bonaparte family was just a "necessary performance", the kindness shown by the young Majesty to him also made him shed tears of gratitude.
Isn't it natural to be loyal and devoted to someone who trusts you in this way?
Seeing the Marquis looking like he was about to cry, the adjutant next to him didn't feel surprised even though he didn't know the inside story - after all, he had received such an honor just after arriving in North Africa. Which soldier wouldn't be excited by this kind of favor?
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"General, it seems that soon, we will respect you as the marshal!" So he congratulated the general in a playful way.
"Your Majesty is your Majesty after all, and you will not be swayed by women..."
However, the adjutant heard a sigh that he couldn't understand at all.
"General?" For a moment, he thought that the Marquis was too happy and got carried away.
At this time, Marquis Treville's expression darkened, and he wiped away all the joy on his face, "Yes, this is good news, but that is not the reason for me to be ecstatic about it... I must dedicate myself to His Majesty."
Only with commensurate efforts can we be worthy of His Majesty's kindness——"
"Yes, it will definitely happen -" the adjutant nodded quickly in agreement.
The Marquis, who had completely calmed down, waved slightly, and the adjutant immediately saluted him and walked away, leaving the Marquis alone again.
Is this the solution His Majesty wants?
All the faults and all the blame were placed on Edgar alone, and then everyone "packed lightly" and continued on their own track.
Is this good? He doesn't know.
As a father, he certainly didn't want to see his son being so wronged and humiliated, but from an objective point of view, he had to admit that this might indeed be a solution.
Edgar brought the blame upon himself, and he would not even consider it a "punishment". He would happily go abroad with his lover to escape the limelight, leaving the mess to all his relatives.
He even felt that his son might be grateful for this.
Although Alice did not destroy her father and son, she was also free. From now on, she could live according to her own ideas.
I have completely broken up with her now, but it is not yet time to fight to the death. My battlefield is here, and I cannot allow myself to be distracted.
The Marquis would certainly still feel heartbroken when he thought that he might not be able to see his son for a long time, but now that the matter was over, this was the best outcome he could hope for.
At least, the Treville family is still standing on the horizon, unmoving, and can push it forward step by step with the help of its own hands.
As long as the family's hope is still there, there is still hope for everything... and that's enough.
Although Edgar must temporarily go abroad to avoid the limelight, his plan can now be revealed. He can cultivate Edgar's illegitimate son, and Alice will no longer have any ability to interfere.
This is like letting the Marquis de Treville's family split into two halves silently, and then go their separate ways tacitly, maintaining only a superficial relationship.
All the worries and disputes came to an end in this way. The twists and turns of fate made him dumbfounded.
However, now that things have come to this, there is no point in lamenting or worrying anymore. He can only muster up the courage to look forward as he did in the past.