"So this is God's retribution for me... I gave her one, and she gave me one!"
Under Aiglon's gaze, Edgar let out a painful sigh.
Aigron could understand his mood at the moment - after all, no normal man would be happy when encountering such a thing.
However, it is impossible to be heartbroken.
Because this kind of thing is not to say "common" among the French upper class, but at least it is "commonly heard of", especially for Edgar, who has been immersed in the aphrodisiac for many years. He has heard about it and witnessed it.
I don't know how many times, he even gave birth to an illegitimate son with his old lover Princess Kadiyang.
Therefore, when he learned that his wife was pregnant from an affair, although he was shocked at first, he was not so angry that he could not contain it. Instead, he felt that "after all the day hunting geese, he was finally blinded by a goose peck", which was retribution.
However, letting this illegitimate child use your own surname is another matter, because it means that this child will become a formal member of his family, and may even change the order of inheritance. This is beyond the scope of a romantic affair.
Already.
Precisely because he knew the importance of it, Edgar did not agree to His Majesty's request after he regained his senses.
But he also knew that at this moment, his freedom, his family's wealth and life were in His Majesty's hands, and it would be unwise to offend His Majesty rashly.
So, he began to rack his brains to think of a plan that could satisfy His Majesty's requirements without touching the family's bottom line.
After a while, he finally came up with an idea, and then looked up at Aiglon again.
"Your Majesty, although your request makes me extremely embarrassed, I...I can agree to this request, but I also have to put forward a few conditions -"
"You tell me." Aigron was not surprised by this, so he nodded.
"First of all, I must let my father know the whole story and let him know that the child is not mine and Alice's... After all, he is the head of the family, and I can't let him not even know the blood of his own children and grandchildren...
…”
Aigron frowned. To be honest, he had entrusted an important task to the Marquis of Treville. He didn't want this matter to reach the Marquis's ears. He was worried about the uncontrollable consequences.
However, since this matter requires Edgar's cooperation, it is impossible to expect the Marquis to never know about it. In this case, it is better not to hide it from him, let him know from the beginning, and then think of other solutions.
"Okay, I can agree to this condition. I allow you to write a letter to your father to explain the situation. After all, he has the right to know." So Aigron simply agreed to this condition, "Then, can you persuade him to acquiesce in all this?
?”
"This involves my second condition. If you can agree to the second condition, I think I can convince my father to acquiesce in all this - I am absolutely sure." Edgar immediately felt confident.
to answer.
"Huh? Tell me."
"My father has worked hard all his life and regards the interests of the family as more important than his own life. What he cares most about is the inheritance of the interests of the family. If, my second condition is, I hope that this illegitimate child will be born according to his gender.
Let's treat her differently - if it's a girl, then it's best. Everyone can breathe a sigh of relief and just treat Xia Lu as having a biological sister. The inheritance sequence will not change, and my father can continue his inheritance.
plan; but if it is a boy... my father will never give him anything, because it is not his grandson, and I ask you to understand his feelings."
Aigron also fell into deep thought.
Edgar was the only son of the Marquis of Treville, so if Alice gave birth to a legitimate son (regardless of whose origin), then this son would be the apparent eldest grandson of the Marquis and the undoubted heir.
However, how could the Marquis de Treville, who attached great importance to his family's bloodline, accept the "honor" of having his family rekindled by His Majesty the Emperor and taking away the family fortune?
In a sense, the Marquis of Treville may not care much about his daughter-in-law's cheating, but he cares more about the family inheritance.
If he does not promise to solve this problem, Edgar will not agree to his request, and the Marquis of Treville will certainly not swallow his anger.
However, he had no plan to "change species" originally, so of course he could find a way to dispel the other party's doubts.
"Well, let's do this, Edgar - if it's a girl, we'll all be happy and pretend nothing happened; if it's a boy, although he will be the marquis' legal heir, he can't
Get nothing from the Marquis, on the contrary, your true son will get everything...just as the Marquis wanted."
Having said this, Aigron quickly made a decision.
"What is the name of your and the princess's son?"
"Ezreal, Your Majesty." Edgar replied quickly, "He is now in Belgium and is taken care of by my uncle, Duke Treville. Then he has officially become a member of our family as a distant relative -"
"Well, let your uncle send him over, and we can train him from now on." Aigron immediately replied, "Every member of your Treville family has brains and talents, including you.
The same, but he lacks education and luck... After he returns to China, I will let him be the prince's playmate and companion. When he grows up, I will train him. As long as he has potential, then he can do whatever he wants.
If you rise to great heights, then you can become a duke or a marshal. This should be enough to make up for the harm I caused you, right?"
Edgar listened quietly to His Majesty's conditions, and finally he breathed a sigh of satisfaction.
Apparently, His Majesty means that no matter whether the illegitimate child is a boy or a girl, he will let Ezreal de Treville train him as the true heir of the Marquis and give him a bright future.
And this is enough to satisfy my father.
My father didn't care about false fame. He just wanted the family to continue to prosper and maintain its reputation. Otherwise, he wouldn't bother with this illegitimate son's inheritance plan.
Therefore, after my father understands all this situation, he will definitely accept it.
The family dispute surrounding the heir finally ended in this way, which really makes people have mixed feelings. But at least, it is an acceptable "result".
When he thought of this, Edgar actually smiled bitterly, feeling sad and relieved at the same time.
Although he instinctively felt angry at first, now, he has looked away. He knows that without his betrayal and deception and bullying, Alice would never be what she is now.
, since he had an affair and gave birth to an illegitimate child after marriage, how could he accuse Alice of doing the same thing a few years later?
Anyway, this is also fair...
As long as the family is not made to pay the price for this, Edgar can actually accept it all.
"Edgar, do you have any other conditions?" Aigron asked again.
"There is one last condition." Edgar replied in a low voice, "I am afraid that after I leave, I may not come back for a few years. Xia Lu is my only daughter. No matter how much we are against each other, I still care about her.
I still feel deeply guilty, so I hope that even if Alice has another child with you, I ask you not to neglect Xia Lu and let her grow up carefree, just like her original destiny.
…I beg you, Your Majesty.”
Edgar's tone was extremely sincere, as if he was "giving his last words", so much so that Aigron felt a little pity after reading it.
"Okay, don't worry about this. Alice will never neglect Xia Lu. This is her hope in life...and I, I can make her the darling of the palace." Aiglon immediately agreed to the other party.
Then, he looked at the other party with some doubts, "Edgar, I didn't expect that when you could put forward conditions for me, you didn't put forward any conditions for yourself, but for your father and daughter. This is really a bit
It impressed me."
"I have been a villain and a bad guy all my life. At the last moment, I want to fulfill my obligations. Is it too late?" Edgar faced Aigron with a self-deprecating and sad smile.
"Your Majesty, this is all I have to ask for. Since you have readily agreed, I will also agree to your request and do my best to cooperate with you."
"If you had been like this earlier, how could things have ended up like this?" Aigron couldn't help but sigh.
"No, Your Majesty, I think this result is more suitable for me..." Edgar shook his head, and then sighed with relief, "After doing all this, I will be free, and I don't have to bear any responsibility."
Any obligations and expectations that I don’t want to bear. No one will ask me to be like an heir, like a husband and father who can support the family. There is no need to shoulder any damn mission. I can go wherever I want.
It’s a place where I can see all the new things and have all the fun entertainment, and that’s exactly what I want!”
Seeing Edgar suddenly become excited, Aigron was helpless.
Everyone has their own ambitions, but if he just doesn't want to work hard and would rather quit by himself, what can others say?
Alas, that's it.
Anyway, as long as through this operation, he and the Treville family do not break up, let alone bear the reputation of "abusive hero", this is enough.
Although this compromise plan is not perfect, it can at least be accepted by all parties and recognize the status quo.
That's enough, isn't it?
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The next day, Edgar was released as promised. He had just walked out of the Ile de la Cité prison, and he was almost a little uncomfortable with the sunshine outside the high wall.
Although he has only endured more than two months in prison so far, to him, this is like a lifetime ago.
Only those who have been in prison can truly appreciate the value of freedom.
And he will have more enjoyment in the future to make up for his lost time...
He got into a carriage that had been prepared and quietly returned to the residence of the Marquis of Treville.
Because the Marquis himself was dispatched to North Africa, and because Edgar himself was arrested, no one has cared about this mansion for a long time, and there is almost no sign of life.
He opened the familiar door, and his father's servant looked at the young master who suddenly returned with surprise and joy in his eyes.
Edgar said a few perfunctory words to the other party, then followed a familiar route and pushed open the door of the mansion. Then, he found his wife Alice sitting on the sofa, looking at him quietly.
Everything is as usual, but everything seems like a lifetime ago.
He subconsciously observed Alice, but couldn't see any signs of pregnancy - but this was normal.
He walked to the sofa opposite Alice and sat down.
The couple remained speechless.
After a long time, Edgar suddenly spoke.
"Your Majesty said that he couldn't help but attack you. Is this true?"
"What do you think?" Alice asked coldly.
"I think you will be more proactive. After all, once you are brave enough, you can do anything." Edgar replied with a wry smile. "And I have already fully realized this."
Alice hesitated, but because she didn't care to lie, she simply acquiesced.
"I have no choice. I have already lost too much, so I can't lose the few things I have left... I will do anything to keep them." Alice answered her husband honestly. "If you want
If you hate me, feel free to hate me."
"It's okay, I don't blame you. After all, I said you have the right to do whatever you want... but I didn't expect you to be so decisive so quickly." Edgar smiled softly, trying to ease the relationship between the two.
The atmosphere between individuals. "But this also shows that you are indeed very powerful."
"I have thought about relying on others, but is he worthy of my reliance for a moment?" Alice asked.
After a moment, she sighed again, "Forget it, it's pointless to talk about this now. In short, Edgar, Your Majesty has already told me your conditions, and I agree to them all. Don't worry, except for a legal name
In addition, I don’t want my children to receive any gifts from people I hate... Give the Treville family’s family fortune to whomever you like. I don’t care about it. I have other ways to love my children.
.”
"That's it..." Edgar sighed.
Then, he changed the topic again, "However, there is one thing I want to remind you. Pay attention to the time. You are almost two months pregnant now. If this child is born only seven or eight months after I leave,
, I'm afraid it will arouse suspicion..."
"Do you think I haven't considered this issue?" Alice sneered. "Before the child is born, I will come back here to rest and avoid people. I will wait one month after the child is born and then say that she was born. Anyway, then
At that time, as long as I said that I was too weak to see visitors after giving birth and refused outside visits, then no one could doubt the birth time of the child."
"But Agnes will be suspicious, right?" Edgar hesitated, "How could she be willing to stand by and watch when you want to have a baby?"
"She is going to be a mother now, how can she run around? Besides, I will take care of her well." Alice replied impatiently,
"It's so smart and thoughtful! It's so admirable." Edgar had nothing to say anymore. He stood up and then bowed to Alice humbly, "I wish you good luck and see you again."
Add a daughter, ma'am."
Then, he dragged his tired body and ran to his father's bedroom to rest.