Long after the meeting with His Majesty the Emperor ended, Xia Lu was still immersed in that "splendid" joy and could not extricate herself.
Her growth has been personally approved by His Majesty, and this "approval" is more convincing than anyone else's approval.
Because this is His Majesty, the supreme leader of the empire, and the elder that Xia Lu respects and fears the most.
In Xia Lu's view, being recognized by His Majesty means that all the hardships, sweat and efforts she has put in since she was a child have not been in vain. She has become a person who is transcendent from ordinary people, and there will definitely be achievements in the future.
An even more amazing achievement.
Of course, this needs to be proven by your own actions.
Xia Lu, you can't let your Majesty, your mother, or everyone who loves you down... She warned herself again in her heart.
His Majesty's words just now are not only encouraging her, but also tantamount to giving her an "authorization" to participate in the "major events" that may be about to happen in Paris. She can use this authorization to participate in the upcoming events.
In the remaining time, help the empire quell the upcoming turmoil (of course, it may not happen), and use your performance to hand over a satisfactory answer to His Majesty and mother.
So now, what should you do?
After some thinking, Xia Lu gradually understood.
She returned to her home, first wrote a letter to her mother, detailing her next plans and the help she hoped she would provide, and then she began to pack her luggage.
Fran was naturally surprised to see her sister packing her bags as soon as she returned home. "Sister, are you going on a long trip? Where are you going?"
"Dear sister, I'm going to stay in Paris for a while." Xia Lu answered her sister while packing. "During this period, you must obey the servants and take care of yourself."
"Why don't you take me there? I want to go too!" Fran became anxious upon hearing this. "I want to go with you."
"Silly boy, I have something to do, not an outing, so how can I take you with me?" Xia Lu couldn't help but laugh, "Just wait for me here, I'll be back soon.
.”
Seeing her sister's resolute attitude, Fran knew that she could not change anything, but she was still somewhat unwilling in her heart.
"So you dislike me for being a burden? I can obviously help you..."
After spending so many years with her clingy sister, Xia Lu was naturally familiar with the experience of coaxing her sister, so she immediately put her "skills" into use.
"Oh, don't be stupid, how could I dislike my dearest sister?" She said, while skillfully stroking her sister's smooth and delicate face, "I just don't want you to endure hardship. You are young and weak.
How can you run around? When you grow up, I will take you around again. Then I will take you wherever you want to go..."
With Xia Lu's comfort, Fran's mood finally calmed down.
"Well, I will grow up as soon as possible. Don't forget your agreement today!" She looked at her sister seriously, "No matter where you go, I will be by your side..."
"Well, well..." Xia Lu responded casually, and then continued to pack her things.
Fran helped her sister stuff the daily clothes into the suitcase. Her blue eyes were full of reluctance and also full of doubt.
"Are you going to save Charlotte...?" At the end, she asked abruptly.
Xia Lu avoided answering and just gave her sister a cheerful and bright smile.
Fran's face suddenly darkened, and then she looked away and cursed softly in a voice that only she could hear.
"It would be better if she died..."
However, this is just the extreme idea of a ten-year-old girl driven by jealousy and anger. Now, she has no ability to do anything to change reality - of course, she may not be able to do anything when she grows up.
Of course, Xia Lu couldn't notice her sister's behavior. After she packed her bags, she put them into her private carriage. However, she was not in a hurry to leave immediately. Instead, she first asked her friend Keliste
Farewell.
She came to Kristel's dormitory without any hindrance, and then said goodbye to her friend with a smile.
"Kelly, I'm going to Paris for a while. I'll hang out with you when I get back."
Kelly was obviously surprised by her friend's sudden departure, and she immediately thought of her own reasons.
"Did my father call you over and scold you? Xia Lu, I'm sorry... This is all because I said something I shouldn't have said to the people around me..."
"Don't think nonsense. Your Majesty is so wise. How could he get angry because he heard bad words? On the contrary, he praised me for being passionate about state affairs and loyal..." Xia Lu quickly explained to her friend, "I didn't go to Paris to be...
Exile, but to do great things."
"Doing something big? What big thing?" the princess asked in a daze.
"Isn't it a big deal to protect your family?" Xia Lu replied with a smile. "In order to protect the good life of Her Royal Highness, of course I will go through fire and water without hesitation..."
Facing Xia Lu's half-truth and half-false reply, Keli felt happy and distressed at the same time.
"... Anyway, there are so many people to protect you, so you don't have to fight desperately..." She whispered, "If I were a princess, that would be fine, but if I lose everything, as long as I can continue to be with you
, then I don’t care..."
You don't care, but I don't care! I don't want to lose everything... Xia Lu replied in her heart.
"Okay, it's time for me to leave. Please take care of yourself during this period and wait until I come back!" She waved goodbye to her reluctant friend, then turned around and prepared to leave.
"By the way, where will you stay when you go to Paris?" When she was about to leave, Keli finally came to her senses and asked.
"Go and stay at the Count of Monte Cristo's house." Xia Lu replied briskly, "Their family will welcome me!"
In this way, Xia Lu said goodbye to her relatives and friends in the palace, and then took the carriage again and rushed back to Paris.
But this time, she came all the way to the residence of the Count of Monte Cristo without stopping.
This is a very exquisite and luxurious mansion. To be honest, it does not fit in with the count's simple living habits. Xia Lu heard that this was once a private residence carefully built by a banker. It was only later renovated because the banker went bankrupt and ran away.
fell into the hands of the earl.
Of course, she didn't care about such trivial matters, so she didn't get to the bottom of it.
It stands to reason that the Earl is now the Minister of Police of the Empire, and is even expected to become the Prime Minister of the Empire in the near future. Naturally, it is not easy to get into his family.
However, after revealing her identity, Xia Lu easily passed the guard and entered the count's mansion.
On the one hand, she is the darling of the court, so she can naturally receive preferential treatment; on the other hand, she has a relationship with Countess Valentine, so the people on the count's side treat her with even more respect.
Although the Earl is over forty years old, Lady Valentine is much younger and is only in her early twenties (of course in the world of aristocrats, such marriages with huge age gaps are common, which is not enough)
Surprisingly), when the two entered into an engagement, the wife was only ten years old.
As His Majesty's favorites, His Majesty and His Majesty couple also put a lot of effort into making this marriage go smoothly. In order to prevent Miss Valentine from being "contaminated" by the outside world before the wedding, Her Majesty the Queen simply organized an event in the palace.
A small orchestra composed of girls from the Shigeomi family was formed so that the children could receive a complete formal music education from an early age and cultivate their talents, so as to avoid attracting attention in the social arena at a young age.
Miss Valentine was one of the first members of this orchestra. Her performance was quite good and she was praised by all parties. Xia Lu, who was several years younger than her, later became one of them, and
He became a blockbuster with his talent, was recognized as the best student, and became the envy and awe of everyone.
Therefore, from this perspective, Mrs. Valentine is Xia Lu's "senior sister", and Xia Lu did take care of her many times after joining the group, but later Valentine married the Earl and quit.
After joining the band, the connection between the two gradually decreased, but the friendship between them was not erased.
When she heard the news of Miss Charlotte's visit, Madame Valentine was surprised and happy, and she immediately had Charlotte brought to her.
"Xia Lu, why do you have time to see me?" The young lady looked at her junior with a smile, "I heard that your concert was very successful and was greatly appreciated by the outside world. However, this is not
It’s unexpected because I know how talented you are… Congratulations!”
At this point, she sighed with regret, "Oh, it's such a pity that I have been recuperating recently, so I can't go to the concert hall in person to enjoy your first performance up close... What a huge loss this is...
"
Of course Xia Lu knew what she meant.
Not long ago, Lady Valentine gave birth to a son for the Count, giving him a healthy and healthy heir.
At this time, she had just become a mother. Although she still looked young and immature, her face had a touch of maternal brilliance. Her rosy skin and the smile that often appeared on her face all revealed her happy mood at this moment.
Obviously, although the age gap in this marriage is a bit large, there are no shortcomings other than that. The wife is sincerely satisfied with her current life. She accepted the transition from "girl" to "madam" without any complaints.
changes, and be prepared to do your best to play the new role.
Seeing that the "senior sister" she had known since childhood was living so comfortably and happily, Xia Lu felt happy for her in her heart, but at the same time, Xia Lu also felt a little confused.
Is this the happiness we, as women, must pursue? Is there no other way for us to go? She asked herself, but couldn't get an answer.
Xia Lu had not thought carefully about the issue of "getting married". Although she knew that at her age, she would have to face this issue directly within a few years, but she deliberately avoided it.
Because it was difficult for her to imagine that she and someone she had never met would suddenly have to spend a lifetime together.
What's more, she doesn't think "marriage" is a necessity for herself.
In short, let's think about the future in the future... She quickly got herself out of the entanglement of this problem.
"Madam, your body is obviously more important than my performance. Even if you don't attend, I can still feel your encouragement and recognition in my heart..." She smiled and replied to Madame Valentine, "Besides,
I can play for you alone at any time if you need it."
"Oh, how can this be done? You are the darling of the palace, how can I treat you as a musician..." Mrs. Valentine couldn't help laughing, and then she turned to the topic, "By the way,
Why did you come to visit my house today?"
"Actually, it's just a little thing..." Xia Lu still smiled, and then asked the other party, "Madam, I have something to do in Paris recently, and I want to stay for a long time, so I dare to ask, if I want to stay with you
Can you allow me to stay here for a period of time?"
"Of course! It's better to say that I'm more than happy." Just as Charlotte expected, Mrs. Valentine agreed without thinking. "You can stay with me as long as you want. We can
I wish I had a guest like you."
This is not surprising. Madam has just given birth and is resting at home. She must be the most depressed right now. At this time, if a friend with whom she usually has a good relationship comes to stay with her, she will obviously be very happy.
Of course, after agreeing immediately, the lady couldn't help but feel a little doubtful in her heart, "But, Xia Lu, why are your mother and Your Majesty willing to let you leave the palace for so long? Did something big happen? Or are you in trouble?
Want to come here to escape the limelight?"
"Don't think too much..." Xia Lu quickly waved her hand, "There are some joints here. I'm sorry it's hard for me to explain to you, but I can assure you that I definitely didn't cause any trouble. I'm here for you.
It’s just to stay here for a while, maybe even to protect you.”
"Protect me..." Mrs. Valentine couldn't help laughing, "Then I thank you, Xia Lu, but my husband has thousands of people in his hands. If he can't protect me, what can you do?
Woolen cloth?"
Although her tone was gentle, one could hear the pride she felt towards her husband from her words.
"According to common sense, what you said is correct, but in some special circumstances, it may not be true." Xia Lu shrugged, "After all, although the Earl has a high and powerful position, he will not be by your side anytime and anywhere.
Arrange thousands of troops, right?"
"But who would be harmful to me?" The lady still didn't believe it. "The Earl has no personal enemies. He has always acted selflessly and is well known to the outside world. I don't think anyone would deliberately target him, let alone his family.
Already."
Although she was full of words, Lady Valentine couldn't help but feel a little guilty. After all, she also knew that even if the Earl was selfless, since he sat in that position, it was impossible not to offend others, and it was impossible not to have "enemies"
”.
Privately, she had also been worried about her husband - but, as the granddaughter of a great politician, she knew in her heart that this was the price that had to be paid for standing on the highest stage, so she never considered this kind of thing.
Unnecessary worries are revealed.
However, today, this "junior sister"'s sudden visit made her feel a different atmosphere in her heart.
Is something big really going to happen? In other words, does His Majesty have some secret orders that he wants to convey through this child?
She was worried, but she couldn't find the answer.
"I agree with you. The count is fair and impartial, and he will not have any personal grudges." Under her gaze, Xia Lu nodded lightly, "So, you don't have to worry, he will be fine... By the way.
, when will he come home? I also want to see the earl... Can you allow me?"
"He will come back at night, and then you can see him." Madam still agreed without any hesitation, "Xia Lu, I don't know what happened. Maybe there are some things you can only say to him face to face.
You cannot tell me, but like my husband, I will always be loyal to His Majesty and will always have good intentions for you...May God bless us."