Aigron, who was immersed in joy, of course didn't know that there was a girl in distant Vienna who was quarreling fiercely with her parents for her.
He hosted his own birthday party for the first time, and received respectful blessings from everyone present.
In the small hall, people laughed and toasted to celebrate the best future together.
Because he was in a good mood, Aigron made an exception and drank a lot of wine. He gained enough respect and expectations here.
In the evening, Aiglon's birthday party ended with everyone's satisfaction.
In the next few days, Aigron worked with Edgar on how to draw a promotional album according to the planned plan. After careful consideration by Aigron and Edgar, the first version of the album was finally finalized.
In their free time, the couple and Agnes chatted and lived a fulfilling and interesting life.
However, the good times are always short-lived, and then it’s time to say goodbye.
The Trevilles will go to Italy to continue their wedding trip - however, Egron doubts whether they will still be in the same mood to enjoy their honeymoon. After all, this episode in Switzerland will be an unforgettable experience for both the couple.
memories.
Early in the morning, the servant helped the couple pack their things and put them on the rented carriage.
Next, they will use French passports to cross the Swiss border, then enter the Milan area controlled by the Austrian Empire, and then go all the way to Rome.
After they were ready, Aiglon personally saw them off.
Although he was a little bit reluctant to say goodbye, Aigron had experienced too many separations and separations since he was a child, and he had been accustomed to controlling his emotions since he was a child, so he behaved quite calmly and only said goodbye to them gently.
"Edgar, Alice, good-bye. I wish you a safe journey, and I wish you and your wife eternal peace."
Compared to Aiglon's calmness and indifference, the Trevilles were greatly touched. Both the couple were a little moved. It was obvious that Aiglon had a considerable impact on them during this period of getting along.
"Your Majesty, take care of yourself." Edgar saluted the young man respectfully. "My father and I have no doubts about the justice of our cause, and we are even more convinced that victory will come. I look forward to the day when you can rule France."
The sooner the better...it is our father and son's honor to serve you!"
Hearing these words of loyalty, Aigron couldn't help laughing, and then patted Edgar on the shoulder.
"Edgar, I hope you will continue to serve me with the same enthusiasm as today. If the day of victory comes, then you will definitely have a share of the fruits of victory."
"Your Majesty." Alice also spoke at this time. "You must remember to put your own safety first. You are still young and have many, many years to fight for the great cause of the empire. There is no need to risk your life just because of impatience."
Put yourself in danger.”
After hesitating for a moment, she whispered, "In addition, you are a very outstanding person, and your demeanor and knowledge make me very happy. So... although I would like you to return to the throne, I don't think you need to do anything for it."
Trapped by the crown, even if you face the world in another capacity, I believe you will be enough to gain the respect of the world."
Although Alice's words were a bit vague and ambiguous, of course Aiglon could hear that Alice was implying that he was still very young and there was no need to be desperate. Even if his great career failed, there were still other ways to go down in history.
Although these words don't sound pleasant, compared to Edgar's clichés, Alice seems much more enthusiastic.
It's a pity that it's impossible for me to obey.
"Thank you, Alice." He just smiled and blinked, closing the topic.
Seeing that her persuasion was ineffective, Alice could only sigh secretly.
She also knew that the ambition contained in the blood of the Bonaparte family could not be extinguished by a few words of her own. However, from the standpoint of a "friend", she could not help but want to give a few words of advice.
"I will always remember the time I spent with you." She finally said goodbye to the young man. "I wish you all the best!"
"Bon voyage, Alice." Aiglon also saluted her and said goodbye.
Then, his eyes fell on Agnes, and Agnes bowed to him.
"Sir...goodbye."
"Isn't it too much trouble to always call me sir?" Aigron asked with a smile.
"...If you want me to call you Your Majesty, it would be difficult for me to do so." Agnes replied distressedly.
"It doesn't matter, I won't force you to call me that. Anyway, I'm not a real emperor now." Aigron shook his head indifferently, "But you can call me Aigron in the future - this is what my friends call me."
Agnes thought for a moment, then nodded.
"That's not bad -" she waved happily to the young man again, "Okay, Aigron!"
Then, she suddenly blinked again, "I've figured it out in the past few days."
"What have you figured out?" Aigron asked in surprise.
"Empire, kingdom, Bonaparte, Bourbon, Orthodoxy, Restoration - it's too troublesome and complicated. I don't understand it at all. Since I don't understand it, there's no need for me to understand it! It's a waste of time to accompany you.
Why are you playing this kind of game! There are so many interesting things in my life that I haven’t experienced yet, so why should I care about them?" Agnes put her chin in her hands and let out a sigh of relief.
Then, she looked confidently at the sky in the distance, and then said loudly to the young man, "No matter how things change, I am who I am, my family, and the family I cherish will never change. In this case, what will happen?"
What's the difference? If my sister is in danger, I will take her to escape and fight my way out of France; if my parents are in danger, then I will do the same thing! I know I am not omnipotent, but I will do my best to protect my family.
If I really have to face a disaster, at least I will fall in front of my sister or them first. In this case, I have nothing to regret... I don't know much about other things, but as long as I stick to this one, it will be enough.
, I believe I can have a clear conscience even when I see God!”
As she spoke, Agnes's eyes flashed, obviously she was speaking her mind.
After hearing this, Aigron couldn't help but admire and sigh with emotion.
Seeing her family members standing on opposite sides, although she was unwilling to choose a side, she was ready to give her all.
When families are divided due to partisan rivalry, aren’t the people who are most at fault for being caught in the middle and don’t know what to do?
Should we say that she has no scheming and is innocent? Or should we say that she lives a transparent and pure life?
Maybe it's both, it just depends on how you look at it.
"It's very touching. I believe God will give you white wings after hearing it." He solemnly replied to the girl.
Then, he stretched out his hand to Agnes and said, "Agnes, goodbye."
Agnes hesitated for a moment, then reached out and held his hand.
"Goodbye!" She shook the young man's hand vigorously and looked at him fiercely, "Don't accidentally die before you see me. I'm still waiting to defeat you!"
"Agnes! How can you talk like that!" After hearing such rude words, Alice quickly scolded her sister, but Agnes turned around and walked into the carriage.
"I'm sorry, Your Majesty, Agnes is still young. She has been wild since she was a child and doesn't know how to be polite..." Alice quickly apologized to the young man for her sister.
"It's nothing. I put her in such a big risk. She just complained once or twice, which already gave me a lot of face." Aigron shook his head. "Alice, please don't blame me for dragging you and your husband into this."
In danger - because there are things I have to do."
"I understand...I don't blame you, but I sympathize with you." Alice replied with a wry smile, "God has made you bear an overly heavy obligation. I can only pray that you can carry it without overwhelming it.
.”
"I do enjoy this heaviness." The young man looked at the sky and replied.
Mr. and Mrs. Treville looked at each other, then they saluted him again, then turned and walked into the carriage.
Aiglon stood there, watching the carriage slowly start, and then left the farm,
When he was about to leave, the car window opened, Agnes stretched out her hand and waved to him gently, and the young man waved goodbye at the same time.
Then, the speed of the carriage became faster and faster, until it finally disappeared on the horizon.
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After bidding farewell to the Trevilles and their entourage, Aigron himself is about to leave Switzerland and start a new journey in his own plan.
Before leaving, he deliberately left the farm where he had lived for a long time and came to Queen Hortense's villa to visit and say goodbye.
Queen Ortense dressed up and received her adopted brother and nephew grandly.
"Goodbye, Your Majesty the Queen." Aiglon said goodbye to her respectfully, "Please take care of yourself."
"My dear child!" She took the young man into her arms, and then hugged him tightly. "I live in seclusion here, isolated from the world, so what do I need to take care of? You...
You must take care of yourself, I don’t want to hear bad news about you anymore, I’m afraid I will be heartbroken.”
As she spoke, the corners of her eyes were already sparkling with tears.
This was not a joke, but a thought from the bottom of her heart - after all, not only this long-awaited nephew, but also her own two sons would say goodbye to her again, leave Switzerland, and follow their Majesty to a new country.
Journey.
The best of the younger generation in the family was about to leave her side and go to a distant place to face unknown risks. How could she not be worried about this?
"Don't worry, I will take care of myself." Aigron patted her back to comfort her.
After hugging her for a while, Queen Hortons finally regained her composure and let go of her embrace.
Then, she looked up at the portrait of Napoleon hanging on the wall, and then looked at Aiglon and said solemnly.
"May God and Him bless you. All your efforts and sacrifices will not be in vain."
Although she had too much fear and sadness in her heart, she knew that since nothing could be changed, it would not help her to be discouraged and would only make everyone unhappy.
So she could only do her best to help these ambitious young people, and then pray to God for them.
There's only so much she can do.
Then, Queen Hortense signaled Aiglon to wait for her, then turned and left, walking into her bedroom.
Not long after, she came back again, and this time she had a box in her hand.
"I promised to sponsor you, Your Majesty." She walked up to Aigron and said to the young man, "During this period of time, I have been entrusting a reliable intermediary to sell my property and raise cash as soon as possible.
Although it took a lot of effort due to the rush of time, I finally got the matter settled before you left."
After saying that, she handed the box to the young man and motioned for him to open it.
Aiglon opened the box and was immediately dazzled by the jewels inside.
In addition to the jewelry, there was a pile of bills inside.
"I have gathered together a property equivalent to three hundred thousand francs, just as I promised you." Queen Ortense explained in a low voice next to him, "If it were exchanged for gold and silver coins, firstly it would be too eye-catching, and secondly
It was also inconvenient for you to carry, so I had people exchange them for jewelry, promissory notes and bonds. These promissory notes were issued by the most prestigious bankers in Rome and could be cashed easily throughout Europe without leaving their names.
I think it should be very convenient for you to use——"
Queen Ortense's consideration was indeed very thorough. You must know that the gold content of one franc is 0.29 grams, so if you bring gold coins, 300,000 francs is about 87 kilograms. It is indeed inconvenient to carry and too easy to expose.
Aiglon's breathing became heavier.
Obviously the weight of the box was not heavy, but at this moment he felt that his hands were shaking.
Is this a gift for yourself?
When he first asked for "sponsorship" from Queen Ortense, it was actually as a loyalty test, to see how much respect she still had for Napoleon and how much she cared about the Bonaparte family.
Facts have proved that Queen Ortense passed the test, not only finding ways to ensure his safety, but also raising sponsorship funds for him with the most cooperative attitude.
This is the first sponsorship he has received. In the box is not only money, but also more precious family affection and expectations.
This is indeed something that must be repaid.
"Thank you for your support, you will always be my beloved person." He was moved and thanked her.
"The best thank you to me is for allowing you and my two unlucky sons to survive in peace." Queen Ortense replied with a smile.
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Then, she lifted her skirt again and saluted the young man solemnly.
"Your Majesty, I wish you all the best."
The young man held the box in his hand, straightened his back, and stood in front of the lady, declaring his confidence and determination to her with a proud face.