"...I praise the Almighty Lord for sending such a lovely person to me...If I have the opportunity, I would like to listen to her playing music all the time. It will be one of the most precious enjoyments in my life."
Theresa sat on a chair in the study and softly read the interview published in the newspaper.
The fire burning quietly in the fireplace isolates the room from the cold wind outside, making it as warm as spring.
The scent of incense spreads throughout the room along with the warm airflow, making people feel relaxed and happy.
Maybe it was because the incense was too strong, but her face seemed to be burning and her head was a little dizzy.
"Teresa, it's about time you put down the newspaper, right?" While she was still intoxicated, her mother, Grand Duchess Henrietta, walked into the study and sat in front of her, "I have a few words.
I want to tell you something——"
Teresa woke up, looked at her mother, and then took the initiative to hand the newspaper to her, wanting to share her joy with her, "Mom, look at it! Your Highness praised me..."
"I know, I have read this newspaper a long time ago." Henrietta sighed helplessly, "Besides, my poor daughter, this is the third time you have read it."
"Because, it's really good-looking..." Teresa replied matter-of-factly, and then looked at her mother with a smile on her face, "His Highness is openly praising me. I guess he must have blushed when he said this!"
There was so much joy in this smile that my mother couldn't help but find it funny when she saw it.
"It's not okay for you to be satisfied too easily. Girls should be more reserved, only then will they be cherished."
"It's not that I don't know about the little tricks you mentioned, but mom, if you don't even want to show your true feelings, then what fun is there in staying together?" Teresa disagreed with her mother's warning.
"Rather than being reluctant to show your true feelings because you are afraid of being looked down upon, I think it is better to be honest from the beginning to avoid regrets later."
"It's not unreasonable to say that." Mother frowned slightly, "However, I always feel that Franz's current attitude is still a bit ambiguous, as if he is hesitating... I'm not saying that he doesn't have this right, but since everything is now
It's not clear yet, so you'd better not put too much expectation into it, lest you regret it if something unexpected happens."
"He can't run away, mother." Teresa answered with full confidence, and then shook the newspaper in her hand, "He is now publicly showing his love in the newspaper, and the whole of Europe will see it! Now that he has
It’s too late to regret it.”
"Silly boy, a man can break his oath, let alone just a paragraph published in a newspaper!" Henrietta couldn't help but smile bitterly, "I'm not pouring cold water on you, I just want to tell you everything.
Everything is not fine yet, you still have to be careful."
"That's natural! I will continue to work hard to impress His Highness and let him know that I am the only person in the world who is most suitable to live with him...because we deserve each other."
Then, she finally put down the newspaper, stood up from her seat, and waved her hands as if she were performing on stage, and the lace sleeves on her skirt also swung. "As long as I am sincere, even if
I can be touched by His Highness's hard-hearted heart, because...it is destined that I can help His Highness, and His Highness can use his talents to fulfill my wishes...We are people who can create happiness for each other, aren't we?"
"Alas..." Henrietta could only sigh. Seeing her daughter in this state, she gave up trying to persuade her in vain.
My daughter has grown up and her heart has wandered outside. What can I do as a parent?
I can only try my best to make more plans for her so that she can live a more comfortable and prosperous life in the future.
When she heard His Majesty the Emperor's marriage plan at first, she was surprised and a little doubtful. After all, the young man's identity was really special. She didn't expect that her originally arrogant daughter would be so in love with the young man from the moment they met. In the end,
Instead, with the push of her daughter, the marriage plan was quickly solidified.
She didn't know whether it was good or bad that things had come to this point, but since it had come to this point, she had no choice but to keep going.
After all, His Highness Franz is indeed good-looking and talented. If he can really become his son-in-law, what can he say about him?
Moreover, if my daughter marries this His Highness, she can stay in Austria instead of marrying in a foreign country. She can stay with her parents for a long time, which is very ideal when she thinks about it.
So... I hope God will lead everything to the best result and make all her vague worries come to nothing. Don't let any more accidents happen, let it blossom and bear fruit like this!
After all, everyone is waiting to bless them.
Thinking of this, Henrietta cheered up again, and then began to return to the previous topic. "Okay, let's not go too far, Teresa, I have something to ask your opinion-"
"What happened?" Teresa asked doubtfully.
"About the date." Henrietta didn't intend to tease her daughter anymore and said it directly, "His Royal Highness was born on March 20, 1811, which means he will be sixteen years old on March 20 next year.
, it can also be regarded as adulthood by then. Metternich and His Majesty the Emperor think this day is quite good and commemorative. So the palace asked us what our opinions are - Teresa, what do you think? If you have no objections
, the engagement was officially concluded on this day——"
It was said to be March next year, but it is already the end of the year and Christmas is approaching. In fact, it is only three months later. Henrietta felt a little hasty, but wanted to see her daughter's opinion.
"It's a good day..." Teresa blinked.
As far as her true feelings are concerned, she certainly hopes to confirm the engagement as soon as possible, but she has already promised in front of Aigron that she will wait for him to settle everything. If she urges him so quickly now, she is afraid that it will arouse His Highness's rebellion.
psychology.
After thinking for a moment, he replied, "Three months seems a bit too fast... So, mom, I was born on June 12th of the same year, is it okay to choose it on my birthday?"
Henrietta certainly had no objection to Teresa's words.
"Well...since you think so, I will reply to the palace with your opinions. If His Highness doesn't have any opinions, then I think this will be the decision."
"I will let Your Highness have no objection..." Teresa narrowed her eyes slightly, and then answered in a low voice.
Half a year would be enough. She believed that with her sincerity and fervent love, she could finally melt His Highness's heart and abandon the evil fate that had become an obstacle.
The absurdity that young people once went astray will eventually become a thing of the past, and they will usher in a new stage of life - she is so convinced.
"Well, I don't have anything else to do. You can continue to work on your books." Mother stood up from her seat, "You'd better clean up recently. We are moving to the Albertina Palace for Christmas.
Festival."
The Albertina Palace was originally the winter palace of the Habsburg family, located in the southwest corner of the old palace in Hofburg. It was acquired by the previous generation Cieshen from the late emperor.
The Duke of Cieszyn was also an avid collector. He carefully purchased a large number of paintings from all over Europe, including masterpieces by Michelangelo and Raphael. He placed these paintings in this palace.
Because he had no heirs, he adopted Archduke Charles as his adopted son. After his death, Archduke Karl and his wife naturally inherited the Albertina Palace and all the art collections in it from the Duke of Cieszyn.
They wanted to turn this place into a destination for art, so they invited well-known architects to redecorate the entire palace in a royal style. After spending a lot of money and time, their efforts paid off, and the Albertina Palace became
A treasure trove of imperial architecture and art.
By the way, after the collapse of the Habsburg family, the Albertina Palace was taken back by the new Austrian government and turned into the Albertina Museum, becoming a witness to Austria's long art history.
Although they enjoy a peaceful life in the countryside on weekdays, as important festivals such as Christmas and New Year approach, Archduke Carl and his family will move into this luxurious palace to celebrate the holidays with people from all walks of life, hold grand banquets, and maintain the family's love for each other.
Huge influence from the outside world.
And this year, there will be one more family member going to this palace to spend time.
Just when Aigron visited the manor last time, Henrietta had already extended an invitation to the young man. If nothing unexpected happened, Duke Leichstadt would also be the protagonist of the banquet.
The Grand Duke and his wife are also very happy to let him and Theresa play the role of receptionists together, so that people from all walks of life in Austria can accept the presence of His Highness earlier.
She and her husband are convinced that as long as the couple continues to work hard and spend some time cultivating, the future son-in-law will eventually be able to enter the house, get rid of the current embarrassing situation, and become an authentic Habsburg royal family in the eyes of the Austrians.
member's.
As long as the Austrians accept this, the rest will be easy.
For the happiness of their eldest daughter, the couple can try their best to do everything they can, and then it depends on the newlyweds' own efforts.
Henrietta believed that with the talents of these two children, no matter what they wanted to do, they would definitely succeed.
And his and Teresa's future children will also become a symbol of the combination of two great surnames, enjoying the attention of the world from the moment they are born.
Maybe this is Theresa's most ideal future life? Looking at her daughter, the Grand Duchess secretly thought to herself.
Don't worry, all difficulties can be solved.
After sending her mother away, Teresa returned to the desk and sat down. She calmed down her excitement and began to take out a pen and paper to write a letter to the young man.
"Aigron, my dear friend:
Since the last time I said goodbye, I have missed you a lot. How have you been recently? I heard from my father that you behaved solemnly and appropriately when attending the funeral, and you even took the initiative to hold the coffin for the teacher. I feel sincerely proud of your magnanimity, and I also hope that you can
Get rid of grief.
I saw your interview in the newspaper. To be honest, I didn't expect you to say so many compliments to me...I must admit that I was very happy after reading it, but I was just a little afraid that I was not worthy of your exaggerated praise.
——Of course, I will continue to work hard to become the Teresa in your mind.
Christmas is approaching, and I remind you once again with anticipation that our family is very much looking forward to your visit - my father and mother also hope to take the opportunity to make you famous in the upper class. We
Austria is a conservative and hierarchical country. Since you want to prosper in this country, it is very important to your future, so please do not take it lightly.
Of course, I will try my best to help you. I believe that as long as you show your normal demeanor, it will be enough to impress the outside world. After all, even those harsh soldiers have a good impression of you. But in the final analysis... who dares to say
How much reverence is there in this era? We can only walk on thin ice and play our due roles, and the rest is just a show-off. Fortunately, we still have family members who can treat each other sincerely.
To be honest, my parents are very enthusiastic about you, and they are trying their best to create better conditions for you to join the world. I dare not say that this is entirely due to my influence. They themselves believe that you do have this talent - I and I
You promise that as long as you truly believe in them and rely on them, your future journey in this country will be much easier.
By the way, there is news from the palace that they seem to plan to officially announce the engagement in June. This is the decision of His Majesty the Emperor. I have tried my best to delay the time... I am sorry that I can only send my personal
My influence ends here, I hope you can understand me.
But I also believe that half a year is enough for you to think clearly and make the appropriate decision... Aigron, I beg you, don’t be confused by temporary emotions! Plan for the future well, my parents and I are here
Doesn’t it compare to the weight of His Highness? Isn’t our enthusiasm and goodwill enough to touch your heart?
I look forward to you coming to us on Christmas Day, looking forward to you getting out of the entanglement as soon as possible, looking forward to you shining in the future, and looking forward to the day when you say you love me...
Maybe I said a little too much, but please believe that every word I say comes from the sincerity.
I love you so much, Teresa."
In silence, Teresa finished writing the letter and then carefully put it into the envelope.
This letter will be delivered to His Highness soon. How should he feel? Teresa is looking forward to it but also a little worried.
Then, she walked back to the seat where she was just now, picked up the newspaper on it and read it again, and silently read the young man's brief interview words again. The words above seemed to give her great encouragement and courage.
.
It would be great if His Highness could say this to himself once in person...
She believed she could do it.
Then, she picked up the scissors, skillfully cut out the fragments containing these words from the newspaper, and put them into her favorites.