Seeing the young man's subtle gesture, the young man opposite also nodded slightly.
After confirming each other's eyes, they looked away tacitly.
The minor disturbance soon subsided and the funeral continued as normal.
Aiglon participated in the entire mass ceremony, and then the funeral also came to the burial part.
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, the coffin was removed from the altar, then carried out of the church and onto the hearse that had been prepared.
People moved with the hearse and finally arrived at the cemetery not far from the church.
The count's family walked to the hearse and prepared to lift the coffin from it.
Aigron walked up to Count Dietrichstein who looked sad.
"Sir, please take a rest and I will hold your mother's coffin."
"Your Highness?" The Earl was a little surprised, "You...you don't have to..."
"It's nothing. I'm young and strong, so I should do more for you." Aigron interrupted, "Just take a rest."
Seeing that His Highness was so kind, the earl couldn't help but shed tears.
"Thank you for granting me such an honor, Your Highness... I will never forget your favor today."
After saying that, he gave up his position and Aiglon took his place.
Then, he sank down, and then followed the count's family members to carry the coffin down from the hearse.
When the heavy coffin pressed on his shoulders, his waist couldn't help but sink. However, he was young and strong after all, so he quickly adapted to it and followed the other coffin bearers to carry the coffin to the
Above the prepared tomb.
Then, they lowered their shoulders together and gently placed the coffin into the grave.
The family looked at the coffin, shed their last tears, and then started filling the coffin again, while Aigron retreated into the crowd at the right time, allowing the family members to express their condolences.
"Well done, you showed due dignity and kindness in front of others." Archduke Karl praised him in a low voice, "I don't know that you did it on purpose but sincerely, but it doesn't matter, you
He is truly a likable person.”
"Including you?" Aigron asked.
Archduke Karl turned his head, looked at him as if he were a fool, and then pointed to the tomb in the distance with his finger, "Of course not. If it weren't for my silly girl, I would have kicked you in!"
Aigron couldn't help but laugh awkwardly.
Indeed, is there any need to ask? If he didn't think highly of himself, why would he bother so much? He could just not let Teresa see him again.
It's a pity that I am destined to live up to this good intention.
"Your Highness, there seem to be some reporters here. If a reporter interviews me later, can I accept it?" Aigron continued to ask, "After all, I may attract a lot of attention from the press."
Archduke Karl was silent for a moment, then nodded.
"Of course. You have to be noticed after all. There's nothing wrong with practicing it early now - but, Franz, you've always been very smart, so I think you shouldn't need me to remind you what you can say.
Can't say."
"Of course I make the distinction very clearly." Aiglon smiled and nodded, "I think even the most picky reporter can only get my loyalty to the empire and my admiration for you from me -"
"None of these are important. What is important is your love for Theresa." Archduke Karl reminded the young man. "You should give an accurate answer in front of the world. Theresa must be the one who is pursued."
"...I will." At this time, Aigron could no longer dodge and could only nod his promise.
"Very good, go ahead." The Grand Duke waved his hand impatiently, indicating that he no longer cared about the young man's actions.
With some anxiety, Aigron continued to observe the funeral, and as the mourners refilled the grave with soil, the funeral itself came to an end.
When the tomb is filled and the tombstone is erected, the priest declares the funeral to be over, and today's ceremony has reached its end.
However, for people from all walks of life attending the funeral, this large-scale social event did not end there.
Some people of high status came to say hello to Archduke Karl one after another, and Archduke Karl also responded to them one by one with great patience. He would also say a few more words to people he knew, trying to satisfy the other person's vanity.
Duke Lechstadt, on the other hand, stood submissively beside the Archduke, speaking only when necessary.
Although no one asked the Grand Duke and the Duke what their next plans were, everyone who saw this scene understood each other tacitly - it seems that this marriage plan that has been buzzing in the social world for several months will soon be officially announced.
It’s time to announce it.
Just because of the extra weight, Aigron's value was also re-evaluated. There was an endless stream of people saying hello to him. Everyone praised him and greeted him with smiles, as if the neglect he had received before was just a matter of time.
Just like a dream.
Power is magic so effective that it can make even the gods moved.
This is just "the prospect of becoming the son-in-law of Archduke Karl". One can imagine what a glorious scene he will face if he comes to France one day!
With a longing for the future, Aigron walked into the crowd - he seemed to be wandering around aimlessly, but in fact he quietly approached the target while chatting with people he didn't know.
Finally, his cousin came to his side, and then bowed to the young man and said, "Your Highness, I am a reporter for the Viennese Zeitung. Can I be lucky enough to be granted some time by you? I think our citizens are very grateful.
Interested in hearing news about you."
"Of course." Aigron smiled and apologized to the person next to him, and then followed the "reporter" to a quiet and deserted corner to accept his short interview.
The young man pretended to pick up a pen and paper, as if he was preparing to record something.
"Are you really a reporter?" Aigron couldn't help but ask.
"Of course, the first thing I did when I came to Vienna was to find a job in a newspaper." The other party nodded, "With a journalist's name, it doesn't seem so strange wherever I go."
"It makes sense." Aigron thought about it and felt that it was right, and then he quickly got to the point, "How are you preparing for things?"
"Everything went well." The young man's expression became solemn, and then he nodded gently, "Thanks to the money you gave me, our work has become a lot easier. By the way, we have been on the streets of Vienna recently.
After running around in the alleys, I almost found an escape route."
"So how long will it take? Can it be done before Christmas?" Aigron continued to ask.
"I can't promise, I can't take risks with you." Louis shook his head, and then replied, "It's not long before Christmas, time is too tight."
Aigron frowned, it seemed that his hope of escaping before Christmas had been lost.
Although he is not afraid of taking risks, he does not want to take risks on this kind of issue. After all, he only has one chance, and he must try when he has the highest winning rate.
"Then let's set the time between Christmas and New Year." Aigron suggested again, "This time period is the most ideal time. Everyone is thinking about the New Year holiday, so they must be a lot more relaxed in their thinking."
Louis thought about it, hesitated for a moment, and finally nodded.
"Although it is still a bit urgent, if you insist, we will go through fire and water for you."
"Very good." Aigron breathed a sigh of relief.
It seems that his cousin is indeed seriously preparing for his escape.
"Why are you so anxious? In reality, you don't seem to be facing a life-or-death situation where you must escape immediately." Just when he was silent, Louis suddenly asked. "It seems that you are very popular with the Austrians - at least very popular.
The Grand Duke welcomes you, and with him protecting you, you don’t have to worry about anything, right?"
"I also have my own considerations..." Aigron replied with a wry smile.
"You think Her Highness Theresa is too ugly, so you want to flee before the engagement is established?" Louis asked abruptly.
"Of course not! Teresa is very cute." Aigron immediately denied it.
"That is to say, you don't want her to be stigmatized as an abandoned wife for no reason?" Louis seemed to understand something, so he picked up a pen to write on the paper, "Our Majesty is really a kind-hearted person."
"Hey, do you really remember it?" Aigron frowned.
"I'm just kidding, don't be nervous." His cousin couldn't help laughing, and then unfolded the note to show him. There were only some ghost symbols on it, "But... I am a reporter after all, I have to write something down."
It's a business trip, right? If the higher-ups see that I got lucky and got the opportunity to interview you but got nothing... I'm afraid I will be put directly into a sack and thrown into the Danube River."
"Then what do you want to ask?" Aigron asked.
"Let me remember whatever you like, so that you don't have to be embarrassed when I do the job." Louis smiled and shrugged.
"Then remember this -" Aigron thought for a moment, and then spoke again, "I am very proud that I have a heroic father, but I also disagree with the heavy disasters he has brought to European countries. I am happy to use
My act of kindness will make up for his fault, and I am also grateful to the Austrian Empire for giving me the opportunity..."
"Then what do you think of France today?" Louis asked again, "Readers must be very concerned about this issue."
"France is a great country, and it is now being ruled by an orthodox royal family with a long history. I am not in a position to make any comments." Aigron replied casually. "But I sincerely wish this country and its people a better future.
."
"You are too precise... you are too politician-like!" Louis shook his head and sighed, "If it were published in the newspaper, I don't think anyone would want to read it! Can't you say something interesting?"
"What can I do!" Aigron replied a little irritably, "In my position, can I say whatever I want?"
"Then let's find a less exciting topic..." Louis thought for a moment, and then said, "How about you, as an outsider, recommend the play you have recently written? I think it is more life-like.
"
"That's not bad." Agron relaxed now, and then talked about a lot of literary criticism about his work, saying that although this work has various problems, it is still a rare work in recent times.
Excellent work. I hope that the author signed by "Franz Memmingen" can continue his efforts and write better works in the future.
Bragging as a third party does feel a bit strange.
"It's good now! The newspaper will no longer blame me for not taking advantage of the opportunity." Louis nodded with satisfaction, and then, he suddenly remembered something, "Would you like to talk about the matter between you and Her Majesty Theresa?"
Sentence? After all, newspaper readers must be most concerned about this kind of thing..."
Aigron recalled Archduke Karl's instructions just now.
"None of this matters, what matters is the love for Teresa."
It is conceivable that if there is no similar news in the following news reports, then Archduke Karl will definitely not be happy.
So Aiglon thought about his words.
It was a bit embarrassing to publicly praise someone in the newspaper, but he was leaving anyway, so he didn't care about this little face.
"Her Royal Highness Theresa is the most charming woman I have ever seen in my life. Even the precious and heavy crown does not suppress her personality. She is humble and compassionate, respects the personality and freedom of others, and at the same time does not lack
Wit and courage, and what’s even better is that she also has admirable talents... It’s impossible to find faults. Every time I stand next to her, I feel that I am eclipsed in comparison, but I don’t care.
I feel disappointed. On the contrary, I praise the Almighty Lord for sending such a lovely person to me... If I have the opportunity, I am willing to listen to her playing music all the time. It will be one of the most precious enjoyments in my life."
His cousin listened and watched the young man.
"It's hard to imagine that you didn't blush when you said such a long list of words." Until the end, he couldn't help but sigh.
"For a person who has determined to be an emperor since childhood, this level of embarrassment is not enough to shake my heart." Aigron replied, "I can do more difficult things than this."
After a moment, he came back to his senses and said, "What, did we really turn into an interview?"
"Don't you think so?" Louis put away the pen and paper, and then smiled happily at the young man, "Your Highness, this is just an interview - we just talked about a few other small things by the way."
"Ha!" Aiglon could only shrug.
Although this seemed a bit strange, but for some reason, his heart relaxed.
Maybe Louis used this subtle way to relieve the tension between the two people.
The time was almost up, and someone might become suspicious if it was delayed any longer, so the two ended the conversation.
"Your Highness, I took my leave with your instructions. Don't worry, I will do my best to handle it. Just wait for my good news." Louis bowed to the young man, "By the way, I'll wait for your words."
The day when the newspaper comes out - I mean tomorrow."
"Goodbye, my cousin." Aiglon waved slightly, "I wish you all the best."
"Yes, Your Majesty, we will be successful, and we must also win." Louis changed his frivolous expression and replied in a low voice with a solemn feeling befitting this funeral.