After seeing off the British Ambassador, the joyful Prince Charles also said goodbye to Aiglon, and went to his residence in Paris to start packing and preparing for his trip to St. Helens.
Aigron, on the other hand, continued his official duties as before.
At this time, Agron received the news that Agnes was finally confirmed to be pregnant.
This was not his first child, or even his first illegitimate child, but even so, when the news was confirmed, he still felt heartfelt joy.
His love for Agnes was mixed with the desire to possess novel things, but also with love and affection for her heroic and upright character. After he went to great lengths to get her, he still felt a little guilty for her in his heart.
Feelings, so he also particularly hopes to compensate the other party in various ways.
Now that the two people are combined in this unclear relationship, Aigron cannot give her any "status" beyond thousands of years of tradition, but at least Aigron can treat her family and children well and let her get indirect benefits.
Compensation - in the same way, he also uses the fetters of family ties to tie her firmly to his side.
After receiving this news, Aigron put down what he was doing, and then took a few followers and guards, riding a carriage and galloping all the way towards the manor he rewarded Agnes.
Although the manor is located in a remote place, with Agnes moving in and the palace carriages frequently traveling back and forth between the two places, the entire palace and the surrounding villagers soon knew that Miss Agnes lived there.
over there.
People didn't think there was anything wrong with the young Majesty's romantic affairs, but instead talked about these royal secrets as a source of conversation after dinner.
But this time, when they saw several "palace carriages" galloping past the road, people along the way naturally understood each other tacitly and looked at each other with narrow eyes, thinking that the young Miss Agnes might have to "...
"Suffered".
Agnes had no way of knowing what the villagers were thinking, and she had no intention of paying attention to other people's thoughts now. Although she had already made some mental preparations, she still fell into a state of nervousness and confusion after it was confirmed that she was pregnant.
among.
Even now, she still has no real sense of being a "mother" and has been worrying about gains and losses all afternoon.
Fortunately, since her sister Alice was "on vacation" during this period, she had been living by her side, which gave her a lot of mental encouragement and comfort, and also allowed her to get through the period of mental stress relatively easily.
"Sister, I'm really going to be a mother!" After the doctor left, she said loudly to Alice, but she could clearly feel guilty.
"I know, congratulations, Agnes." Alice congratulated her softly, "If you need my help, just tell me. I can provide you with some experience in this area..."
"Can I really be a good mother?" Agnes asked unconfidently.
"What's the reason why you can't do it?" Alice asked back. "I think you are very suitable..."
"You're not lying to me, are you? I'm rude and impatient, and I also like to wield knives and guns. How can I be a good mother?" Agnes questioned in a low voice, "But you are completely different.
You are so gentle and careful, and can take good care of Xia Lu..."
"What you said is true. Is anyone born to be a mother?" Alice retorted with a smile, "We all learn little by little. None of the things you said will prevent you from being a good mother.
The most important thing is the love for your child... As long as you have this love, you will be able to endure all the suffering for him willingly, and do your best to cultivate him and help him... just like I did with Xia Lu."
"I don't doubt that I will love my child, but love alone may not be enough..." Agnes still seemed a little unconvinced, "How about this? After the child is born, you can help me take care of it.
, it will be enough if you can teach her like Xia Lu!"
"You're really still a child..." Faced with her sister's childish behavior, Alice couldn't help but sigh.
That's right. As the youngest daughter, my sister was doted on by her father since she was a child. After she grew up, she was doted on by His Majesty and almost never really lived by herself. Even though she was kind-hearted, how could she be so quick?
What about having the self-consciousness of a mother?
And this is where I have the unshirkable responsibility as my sister.
"Okay, I will help you take care of your children whenever I have time in the future, don't worry..."
"Great!" Agnes smiled immediately, "I'm not afraid now!"
While the two sisters were chatting, the servant suddenly announced that His Majesty was visiting. So the two sisters quickly ended the conversation and went to the door to greet His Majesty.
Aigron took off his coat, then quickly walked into the warm mansion, and then met the two sisters.
"Agnes!" As soon as he saw Agnes, Agron walked up to her excitedly, and then hugged her, "It's finally confirmed, thank you."
Such an affectionate move in front of her sister made Agnes feel a little embarrassed, but Alice's expression did not change at all, as if she hadn't seen anything, so Agnes let go.
"Why are you thanking me? How can a father thank his mother..." Agnes responded to Agron as if she was being coquettish, "By the way, Your Majesty, I just discussed it with my sister. When the child is born,
I want her to help raise our child like she raised Xia Lu, what do you think?"
Agnes was not surprised by Agnes' proposal. On the contrary, he thought it was quite good.
After all, everyone can see how well Alice raises her daughter Xia Lu, so he doesn't have to worry about losing her daughter.
"I think it's absolutely fine. We have always loved Miss Xia Lu very much. If we could have children as outstanding and lovely as her, I would be very happy." So, he agreed smoothly, "However, this
It seems like it’s a little too much trouble for her.”
"Your Majesty." At this moment, Alice, who had looked indifferent just now as if it had nothing to do with her, suddenly spoke, "Agnes is my sister, and her children are naturally my closest relatives. When my closest relatives grow up,
Helping out is what I should do. Besides, it’s not hard work. After all, I have servants around me. I just need to help monitor the growth of my children..."
"In that case, I'll trouble you." Aigron nodded.
Since the "Edgar Rebel Case" broke out, Aigron has sent Alice out of the palace and sent her to live with her sister in the name of "vacation". At the moment, Edgar is still in jail, waiting to be sent away.
Going abroad is a lose-lose situation.
From the initial love between the couple to the current ending where both sides suffer losses, Aigron, who knows the inside story, can't help but feel a little emotional.
He didn't blame Alice for being too cruel. After all, the Marquis of Treville and his son had bullied her so hard that she wanted to die together. If it were Aiglon himself, he would probably do it even more cruelly.
But no matter what, the Marquis of Treville is Aiglon's loyal minister and loyal follower, and has made many achievements for him over the years. Emotionally and rationally, Aigron would not be able to do anything for Alice.
A false accusation letter will destroy him. He must keep this hero and let the Marquis continue to serve him.
He sympathized with Alice, but could not allow Alice to really defeat the Marquis of Treville, so in the end Aigron had no choice but to deal with it coldly and settle the whole incident as a "false accusation from the royal party".
The storm was forcibly calmed down.
I have to say that after not seeing each other for a few days, Alice is still as beautiful as usual, but there seems to be something indescribable. The original polite smile on her face disappeared, replaced by a slight frown.
There seems to be unspeakable anguish; the pair of blue eyes that were originally bright and shrewd are gradually losing their brilliance because of the confusion about the future.
Although Edgar is not dead yet, and is destined not to die in the short term, Alice, whose relationship between husband and wife has been completely destroyed, and who has almost broken up with her husband's family, looks like "half a widow". This kind of loss in her
All the sadness and sorrow make people feel pity.
But soon, Aigron came to his senses again, so he let go of Agnes in his arms, and then said hello to Alice.
"Mrs. Alice, how are you lately? How are you resting?"
"Thanks to your kindness, my health has been much better recently, Your Majesty." Alice answered him respectfully, "Before, I was exhausted mentally and physically due to many things, and I almost couldn't support my body. Fortunately, Your Majesty, you are considerate and gave me some help.
It took me a long vacation to recover. Now, I have recovered and can serve you again at any time. If you think it is okay, please allow me to return to the palace to continue my work, Your Majesty..."
Alice, who was already looking sad and confused, begged Aiglon in such a soft and melodious voice, so that Aigron softened his heart in an instant.
Alas, am I being too harsh on her? How about calling her back? Anyway, she has been performing very well...Aigron thought to himself.
But soon, Aigron rejected his idea.
Edgar is still in prison. If he recalls Alice immediately, it will be too partial and will make General Treville angry. Therefore, even if he wants to recall her, at least he should wait until Edgar is recalled.
Let’s talk about it after she’s exiled. As for this period of time, let her reflect on it.
After all, it is a bit bold to use the label of being a rebel to cause trouble. If this is not cured, won't it turn the world upside down? Even Agnes's biological sister must not have the freedom to play political charges casually.
"Your Majesty, just promise her..." Seeing that Aiglon was still hesitating, Agnes, who cared about her sister, couldn't help interceding for her sister, "It's not a good thing that she has been bored in my house now.
Besides, her talent has always been praised by everyone. Wouldn't it be too much of a waste if she was left idle here? Your Majesty, I ask you to be kind to my sister..."
Although the two sisters were begging each other softly, Aigron, who had already made up his mind at this time, remained unmoved.
"Agnes, you and I both know exactly what Alice did in the previous incident. I was able to handle it in the way I did now because of your face. Don't you think it's okay if I don't make it clear?
Are you conscious? I am partial to her to this extent, don't you know how to be satisfied? Do you still think that I don't take care of you enough? "
Aigron's rhetorical question made the two sisters suddenly pale, and no one dared to say more.
Seeing that the atmosphere suddenly became tense, Aigron also softened his tone.
"Oh, today is a good day. We shouldn't talk about those unpleasant things. Let the past be in the past - I am very good at forgetting, as long as you don't remind me. Now, we should sit together as a family
Chatting, dining, and enjoying this hard-won good time together, right? I will consider Alice's matter. After a while, the public opinion subsides and people have forgotten this incident. Then we will look at other things.
Right——"
After Aigron took the initiative to give him the steps, although she still felt aggrieved, Agnes regained her energy and continued chatting with Aigron. Alice seemed to have given up and never mentioned the "comeback" again.
, but chatted with the two of them with his usual gentleness, and then the three of them had dinner happily.
According to previous habits, after dinner, Aigron and Agnes would take a long bath together, enjoy the world of two people, and have a good time. However, now that it is confirmed that she is pregnant, in order to protect the baby, "excursion activities"
"Forced to cancel, Agnes went back to the bedroom to rest directly after taking a bath, leaving Agron alone to continue soaking in the bathtub.
Aiglon lay half-awake in the bathtub, enjoying his leisure time in the diffuse steam.
Unknowingly, he noticed a slender figure appearing next to the bath.
"Why are you back again?" Aigron thought it was Agnes, so he asked in a low voice.
"It's me, Your Majesty." He was answered with a soft call.
Aigron was stunned, then raised his head slightly and looked at the direction from which the sound came.
The sight before him made it almost difficult for him to believe his eyes.
"why you……?"
That's right, it wasn't Agnes who came, but someone else.
At this time, she was wearing a gauze bathrobe - but other than that, she seemed to be wearing nothing else.
Because of this, under the action of water vapor, her golden hair, white skin, and uneven spots were all looming under the gauze, making her even more eye-catching than wearing nothing at all.
Everything is so hazy, but enough to make people feel the impact of reality.
Aigron stood up straight from his shock in an instant.
He subconsciously wanted to cover it up, but immediately thought that she wouldn't be able to see it because of the moisture.
Besides, now she wants to please me, why should I feel guilty?
So, he gave up his plan to hide himself, and then looked at the other person "broadly".
"Where's Agnes? Aren't you afraid she'll see it?"
"In order for Agnes to give birth smoothly, I asked the doctor to prescribe her some tranquilizers to help her sleep, which are very good for her." Alice answered softly.
Then, she walked step by step to Aigron's side, letting everything fall into his sight.