"Let Your Highness try the skills you recently learned."
"Okay, Mom." After hearing her mother's order, Teresa happily accepted the order and left for the time being.
So in this living room, only Aigron and the Grand Duke and his wife were left for the time being.
Aigron knew in his heart that Madam pushed Teresa away because she must have something to say to him alone, so he politely remained silent and waited for them to speak first.
After a moment of silence, Henrietta and Archduke Karl looked at each other, and then she finally spoke.
"Dear Franz, or rather, dear Francois, I think you can see that this is a critical moment, not just for you but for us as well, so a few words
I want to ask you."
After a pause, she added, "I don't know what you think of me, but I think I've always been an outspoken person, and I've never been willing to play tricks on others, but that doesn't mean
I am a person who believes what others say, so... based on everyone's trust and a responsible attitude towards yourself and Teresa, I hope you can also be honest with me, okay?
?”
"Of course, Your Highness, I'm very happy." Aigron nodded lightly.
"Very good." Henrietta smiled, easing the tense atmosphere. "Actually, at this point in time, we don't need to go around in circles. If you want to marry Teresa, then continue to work things out.
After we leave, we have completed all the necessary formalities and then we will get married in style. If you don’t want to, then tell us now and I will treat you as the cutest guest and then you can go home peacefully.
, we will never disturb your life again, so, kid, we don’t have time to guess riddles anymore, give me a clear answer, yes or no?”
She looked at the young man expectantly, hoping to hear the most clear and unmistakable answer from him.
Aigron knew that although she spoke harshly, she had already affirmed herself in her heart. Otherwise, she could just find a way to drive him away. Why would she need to ask for an answer?
"Yes, Your Highness, I want to marry Theresa, please grant me this honor." Aigron made up his mind and said the answer he had thought of.
This was his most unmistakable answer so far, and this answer made Henrietta laugh and look at each other again.
Archduke Carl nodded slightly, and then Henrietta asked again.
"Very good, I got your answer, but you also have to listen to our conditions." She continued, "You can get a lot of things from us, whether it is wealth or power, we are happy to help you.
Son-in-law. But you also have to pay some price for this, whether you want to pay it or not. For example, from now on, you have to draw a clear line with France and serve Austria wholeheartedly. My child, can you make such a realization?"
"Although I was born in France, I stayed in Austria several times longer than France. I have almost forgotten everything there. It was Austria that protected me during the war, and it was Austria's bread and water that nourished me as I grew up.
, This is a fact no matter what." Aiglon replied in a low voice, "What is left for me there now? There is only a collapsed ruins, and a large group of traitors who betrayed me and gained glory and wealth. They laughed at
My downfall, cursed my surname... I have no nostalgia there, I just want to say goodbye to these evil intentions forever."
When he said this, the young man couldn't help but feel a little disappointed. This was not entirely due to his acting skills, but some of it was indeed his true feelings.
"Poor kid." Henrietta sighed, obviously lamenting what happened to him, "You really didn't encounter many good things in the past ten years, but fortunately you didn't give up on yourself, but worked hard and seriously.
Live. Since you are working hard, fate will not keep playing tricks on you. Now that you have reached the turning point, you may be a bit boastful, but I think it is definitely your greatest luck to be so devoted to Teresa."
Before Aigron could compliment her again, she continued, "I just said that I can play the role of mother for you, because you are a lovable child, and I am willing to treat you as my own child. But,
I also ask you to love Teresa, love her like the best husband, instead of just using her as a ladder for advancement based on utilitarian calculations. Love is a very luxurious thing for people like us.
, many people pass away without ever understanding it in their lifetime, but as a parent, I still want my daughter to have it, because I think Teresa deserves it."
In and out of her words, the mother's pride in her daughter was clearly visible. "Your Highness, I don't want to make things between us so formal, but I think it is better to explain things frankly at the beginning than to keep everyone confused.
My child, for Teresa's sake, I would like to ask you to treat her well. We will use all our efforts to cultivate her and then hand her over to you, pure and innocent. Then you have the obligation to respect her and protect her. If you fail to do so,
If you don't do it well, not only will we not be able to forgive you, but God will not forgive your sins either."
Under the gaze of his wife, Aigron's heartbeat suddenly accelerated, and he managed to maintain his apparent calmness.
God knows what crime he is committing now!
He used all his strength to make himself look solemn and excited.
"Please forgive me, I am still young and I don't know what love is. However, I can tell you that if I am lucky enough to get along with her in the future, I will stick with her through thick and thin, and she will never leave her.
Share all the honors I can bestow, share my fears, my pains and my hopes...I will never hide it from her and will never bully her. I am willing to spend my life to repay the good luck God has bestowed upon me.
.”
The couple said nothing, watching him finish what he said. After a moment, Henrietta smiled and nodded.
"I am satisfied to be able to say these words, Your Highness... Maybe it is our good luck to meet you. Teresa and you are a perfect match, but I can't fault you. My husband and I will bless you."
Yours."
After finishing speaking, she glanced at Archduke Karl again.
"The last time you came to our manor, Teresa asked me to find you a place to live there. Now I have divided the land and can give it to you as soon as the New Year comes." Archduke Karl looked at him calmly.
Asked the young man, "In addition, I will also give a sufficient dowry, worthy of her birth and name. But I ask Teresa to be responsible for managing these, and you will enjoy all the income generated by these properties, is that okay?"
"This is already an extremely huge favor to me. I have no objection." It was a blank check anyway, so of course Aigron agreed casually.
"Then so be it." Archduke Karl gave a short answer.
Just then, Teresa came back with a tray with four cups, steaming hot.
The three people stopped talking and then watched Theresa come over and put down the cup on the coffee table.
"Please have a taste, Your Highness." Teresa made a gesture.
Aigron obediently picked up the cup and took a sip.
"Your Highness, how are you?" Teresa looked at the young man expectantly.
"It tastes good." Aigron nodded, and then acted as if he was still thinking about it.
To be honest, Chanel is not as good as Chanel, but Chanel is a professional maid who has served people for many years. It is normal for Theresa to not be able to catch up. It is already very rare that she is willing to learn, so Aigron will not be stingy with praise.
"It seems that there is still a lot of room for improvement..." Perhaps because Aigron's praise was not as good as expected, Theresa looked a little frustrated.
"Okay, Teresa, don't embarrass Your Highness anymore. You have to think about how he grew up in the palace, how could he be fascinated by your children's tricks." Henrietta couldn't help laughing.
, "You'd better not waste this energy."
"No, I think Teresa has this kind of heart, which touches me very much." Aigron said as he took another sip. "There are countless people in the world who can make coffee, but Teresa can often drink it."
I am the only person in the world who makes coffee handmade by His Highness. This is indescribable luck... Just like the rum in the port is to the sailors who have been weathered all year round. Maybe it is not the best taste, but it is not
Importantly, that is the most suitable for them. They will live and die in the storm, and only when they drink it can they find rest for their souls."
"Hahahaha... It seems that you are still French at heart." Henrietta couldn't help laughing, "I was touched by it. I must say this to Teresa more often. I'll tell you
You guarantee that no woman will not want to hear it."
After saying this, the mother blinked at her daughter contentedly.
This hidden look also hinted to Teresa that the two parties had a very pleasant conversation just now and had basically reached a consensus.
Very good!
Although she was very confident from the beginning, Teresa was still filled with ecstasy when she actually heard the news.
Her face suddenly turned red, and she secretly glanced at the young man next to her. At the same time, Aigron also felt her gaze, so he turned to look at her, smiled and nodded to her.
Is this the hope that "we will create the future together in the future"?
The girl's heart suddenly became blank.
It took a moment for her to react, and she quickly nodded to the young man, using this method to express her feelings to him.
In this way, the four of them chatted for a while while drinking coffee. When the coffee was finished, Henrietta stood up.
"Okay, it's almost time for us to return our time to you... You must have been impatient after chatting with us old guys for so long, right?" She greeted her husband and left together, then looked at the young man again.
and her daughter, "Teresa, please take a walk here with His Highness, and we will have dinner together later."
"Okay, Mom!" Teresa nodded shyly and agreed.
Then, she looked at the young man again and said, "Your Highness, can I disturb you for a while longer?"
"I'm very happy." Aigron smiled and then stood up.
So, the two people walked side by side again, wandering in this palace with a large collection of art.
Teresa was very familiar with these collections because she had lived here since she was a child. She took him to see and introduce them along the way, especially focusing on introducing to him the most famous painter in German history, Albrecht Dürer.
Famous paintings created.
Agron also cooperated with Teresa, following her everywhere and asking a few questions from time to time to satisfy Teresa's desire for expression. The two chatted happily, especially Teresa, who was so excited that her face was radiant and her eyes were rippling.
With a happy look.
In her opinion, since His Highness has made the decision and her parents have nodded, she has achieved her wish, and the next happy life is almost just around the corner.
What else is there to be afraid of?
Under her gaze, Aigron walked up to a painting and looked at it with interest.
This painting is a dark gray-brown color, and it depicts a battle scene, but it looks very chaotic and distorted.
"This painting is called The Struggle of Diomedes and was created in 1776." Teresa explained next to him in a low voice, "The artist was the Frenchman Jacques-Louis David."
Hearing this name, Aigron was impressed.
The life experience of this famous painter is very legendary. During the Revolution, he actively participated in the current of the times, served as the president of the National Assembly for a time, and also painted the Death of Marat, a famous painting in later history.
But after the Jacobins were overthrown by the Thermidorists, he was almost killed and thrown into prison. It was not until Napoleon came to power in the coup that he was released and eventually became the chief royal painter of the empire.
The famous coronation ceremony of Napoleon I and his queen was painted by him.
Aigron did not expect that the revolutionary painter's paintings were even collected here.
It’s really eclectic…
"This is really a treasure trove of art. Your father spent a lot of effort on it." He couldn't help but say to Theresa.
"Yes, this is the hard work of the previous generation of Dukes and my father, a treasure collected from all over Europe... And as our family multiplies, the scale will definitely expand in the future, and it will become a treasure trove well-known in Europe.
, attracted the attention and love of the world." Teresa nodded.
While they were talking, they came to a hall.
The entire hall is magnificently decorated with tall wall pillars, gorgeous wall decorations, exquisite sculptures and gleaming crystal chandeliers. Mirrors are also placed between the sculptures, which makes it even more beautiful.
Aiglon looked around. Although he was not very interested in artworks, he still couldn't help but be touched when he was in them.
"Your Highness, do you like it here?" Teresa asked softly.
"Well, it's pretty good." Aigron nodded.
Teresa thought for a while, then moved next to him, and then whispered to him.
"Your Highness, you also know that this palace, these works of art, and even most of my father's wealth belong to my brother, because I am a daughter and have no right to inherit it. But... it did not fall from the sky out of thin air.
, but built bit by bit. So as long as we are willing, we can also spend time to copy the original one or even build a better one, turning our residence into a temple admired by the world... Yes, as long as
If you like it, we will have it, and it belongs only to us..."
Aigron looked at her sparkling eyes and face full of expectation and joy, and for a moment he was in a state of ecstasy.
She is serious.
Yes... maybe this is also very happy, isn't it?
By some strange mistake, he lowered his head slightly and pressed his lips to her bright red and soft lips.