"Miss Agnes, it's a pleasure to meet you. It's a pity that I only learned about your deeds today, but this does not undermine my respect for you."
These were the first words Theresa said to Agnes.
Her expression was humble and her tone was very polite, enough to show a cordial and friendly attitude.
"Your Highness... you are too polite, I can't bear it." Agnes smiled sheepishly, "It is also an honor for me to meet you."
After she finished speaking, her eyes flickered, and she was embarrassed and didn't know what to say.
Although she was born in a ducal family and had been in the palace since she was a child, she had no experience in dealing with princesses or princes, let alone flattering others, so she didn't know how to deal with Her Highness Theresa's kindness.
But out of instinct, she knew that since Theresa was the young man's fiancée, her sister and brother-in-law would be the mistress to whom she would surrender in the future. If she was lucky, she might even become the queen of France, so she did not dare to do anything.
This time, I didn’t want to leave a bad impression in the other person’s mind and hurt my innocent sister.
Deep down in her heart, she was also a little curious, what kind of person was Her Highness Teresa, who could still follow the young man without abandoning her after experiencing such a painful blow?
"Please don't be reserved. You can speak freely with us." Teresa noticed Agnes' embarrassment, so she continued to greet her with a smile. "Besides, I think we can become friends."
After finishing speaking, she nodded to Aiglon, then stood up and walked to Agnes on her own initiative, but Agnes subconsciously stood up out of etiquette.
So, the two people looked at each other face to face, looking at each other with the help of candlelight.
The two girls are both very beautiful, but each has their own aura. One is dressed up, combining the charm of a girl and the dignity of a princess; the other is plainly dressed, but has a heroic spirit and pride that cannot be concealed.
So beautiful... Even though they admired each other in their hearts at the same time.
"Miss Agnes, will you be my friend?" Teresa put down her thoughts and asked the other party cordially.
Then, she stretched out her hand wearing silk gloves and said, "There are too few girls here. Although I can understand the reason and can tolerate it, it is always relaxing to see a woman of the same age.
Few, especially... she is still so outstanding and admirable! Thank God for allowing me to meet such people. You don’t have to worry that I am not easy to get along with. They all know that I am by no means a picky or harsh person.
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Teresa's words were not entirely deliberate compliments. Although she had only heard half of Agnes' experience, it was enough to make her think highly of Agnes.
She is a person who likes legends and extraordinary people, so she will inevitably respect a girl like Agnes who is outstanding among her peers.
As for the slight wariness caused by Aiglon, that is another matter. She can control herself.
Agnes was still a little sluggish, and she was a little overwhelmed by being treated like this by Princess Teresa when they met. This was beyond the scope of her interpersonal experience.
Fortunately, at this time, she saw her brother-in-law's eyes out of the corner of her eye, and she immediately woke up.
"Of course!" She nodded quickly, then stretched out her hand and carefully held Her Majesty Theresa's hand. "Your Majesty, thank you for giving me such an honor. I am very happy to be your friend."
So, under the gaze of everyone, the two girls held hands.
Human beings' instinctive appreciation of beauty made them all unable to help but let out a cheer, and even Aiglon couldn't help but applaud lightly.
After shaking it for a while, Teresa withdrew her hand and looked at Agnes with a smile.
"Do you fight with people a lot?" she asked in a low voice.
"Well... not too many, especially recently there have been very few. After all, no one challenges me anymore." Agnes replied leisurely, and then added proudly, "In addition, since I started training, I have not
I’ve lost before.”
"That's awesome!" Teresa admired sincerely, and then laughed sheepishly, "To tell you the truth, since I met Aigron, every time he fights against others, it makes me a little sad.
My father once faced his teacher, so I am instinctively afraid of swords! However, I am looking forward to seeing your performance, I believe it will be a grand and gorgeous performance."
"If you are interested, I can invite you to watch next time I compete with someone." Agnes didn't mind, "But I think everyone is too busy now."
"It doesn't matter, let's just wait and see. I believe there will be an opportunity soon." Teresa nodded firmly, and then she asked, "Does your father know you are here?"
"Of course he doesn't know now. After all, he is politically opposed to the Bonaparte family, so we can only hide it from him." Agnes snickered, "But he should already know by now, but what about that?
How about it? He can neither send people to arrest me, nor can he publicize this matter, so he has to acquiesce! Of course, when I return to China, he will definitely scold me, but that will happen in the future.
Okay, let’s talk about it later~”
Teresa couldn't help but laugh.
After she finished laughing, she felt that both of them seemed to be deeply doted on by their father, and yet they made his father furious with their willful behavior.
Agnes can probably be forgiven easily, but she wonders if she can mend the rift with her father?
"Although we have to do things as a last resort for various reasons, my father is my father after all, and we must make up for him in the future." She said with emotion.
"Yes, you are right." Agnes nodded, then curled her lips, "I will apologize to my father when I get back. If my father wants to beat me, then I will just stand and let him beat me.
Let him be the first and only person who can hit me until I can't fight back..."
"Hahahaha..." Although she was a little sad, Teresa was still amused.
Next, she lifted her skirt and saluted.
"Okay, let's stop here first, we can't waste other people's time."
"Well, Your Highness!" Agnes also saluted quickly.
In a short period of contact, she had a very good impression of Princess Teresa. As Her Royal Highness the Princess herself said, although she was born into the ancient Habsburg family, she was indeed a person who did not put on airs and was not arrogant because of her bloodline.
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She felt that this would also make the next days easier for her. After all, there would definitely be many opportunities for her to come into contact with Princess Teresa.
Under the gaze of everyone, the two girls sat down again, and the focus of their attention fell on the young man again.
Aiglon was in a very happy mood. After all, who wouldn't feel happy after watching the scene just now?
The glass of wine he just drank made his chest and abdomen slightly hot, but it also gave him surging passion.
He looked up at the starry sky, then stood up leisurely.
"This starry sky is so beautiful..." he exclaimed sincerely. "What's even more beautiful is that I can enjoy it freely. Looking back on a year ago, I feel like I'm in another world... Yes, the world is completely different.
A year ago, I was helpless and cynical in the palace; a year later, I was already gathering my supporters to fight for me. Relying on the blessing of fate, I came here and got your support.
Xiangzhu, fate has brought us all together, allowing us to gather for the same goal and work hard for the same cause!"
Then, he picked up the wine glass gracefully and looked at the people present, "Everyone, I am not an omnipotent genius, nor am I a sage with no clues. I know even more how many difficulties and obstacles there are on the road ahead.
...But I believe that everything depends on human beings. Too many miracles have happened in this era, and even my birth was a miracle...A genius went from nothing to a powerful empire in a few years, and then defeated a
A powerful enemy, and then married a princess of an ancient royal family, and gave birth to his own heir. Isn't this the miraculous experience we just witnessed? I was part of the miracle, and I will lead you to continue this miracle.
, this is the mission given to me by God, and it is also my obligation. Listen to my orders, for the sake of the empire, for victory! Apart from this, we have nothing, and we no longer need anything else!"
"Long live!" As soon as he finished speaking, the people present responded with cheers.
Then, everyone picked up their wine glasses, paid tribute to Aiglon, and drank.
Although Agnes was a little hesitant, due to the atmosphere at the moment, she did what the others did, and I think she will become more and more accustomed to it in the future.
After giving the toast, Aigron looked at Edgar. "Edgar, you are an excellent painter, so I would like to ask you, can you draw the scene tonight so that I can keep it forever?"
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"Of course I will carry out your order." Of course, Edgar said nothing and immediately agreed. "I will try my best to turn it into the proud work of my career, Your Majesty."
"Well, that's good." Aigron nodded, then thought about it, and then made his own suggestion, "By the way, the composition of the picture should use the moment when Theresa and Agnes shook hands just now, let them
Being in the center of the painting, I think that is the expression of beauty..."
"Okay, Your Majesty! I will draw everything as you wish." As long as it was Aiglon's request, Edgar would not question or object at all, and agreed immediately.
"Then I'll wait for you to present your work." Aigron nodded with great satisfaction, "I firmly believe that you will never let me down."
"Mr. Treville." At this time, Teresa also interrupted, "I heard from Aigron that you are a very good painter, right?"
"I can't say that I am excellent, but I have indeed studied painting for many years, Your Highness." Edgar replied respectfully. "When I was in Paris, I painted for many people, and generally I received good reviews."
"Then when you drive with him in the future, you should polish His Highness's glorious image more." Teresa looked at him expectantly, "I am looking forward to your next works."
"This is also what I want to do." Edgar smiled and nodded, "I will let all French people see His Majesty's glorious image, and then they will make comparisons. After all, he is a conqueror with great vitality.
Who is more powerful, or an old, declining and decaying king? They can easily come up with this answer."
"Yes, people will make wise judgments." Teresa believed deeply.
Then, she encouraged Edgar emphatically, "The Treville family is not only a famous family, but also the leader of Bonaparte's supporters in France. Your father is widely respected, and Aiglon also needs his help very much... I ask you
Next, serve His Highness well. I promise you that if nothing unexpected happens and we come to Paris, your family will be one of the most respected courtiers in our court. Aigron and I will never forget the contributions of others.
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Compared to her cordial and friendly attitude towards Agnes, Theresa maintained a polite but cold respect for Edgar.
It's not that Edgar's performance is not good, or that his appearance and behavior are not good-looking, but because the frivolous and frivolous young man demeanor he displayed did not please Theresa. She was often exposed to the court and social circles at the beginning,
I have long been tired of this kind of superficial but mediocre thinking.
But even so, due respect must still be shown.
From her point of view, although there is a big gap in family reputation and status between Agnes and Edgar, they are both from aristocratic families in terms of genealogy. It is for this reason that Duke Nordrian was born in the same family as his daughter Alice.
With strong persistence, she pinched her nose and agreed to the marriage of the two of them.
Although she boarded Aiglon's pirate ship, as a member of the Habsburg royal family, she instinctively valued the prestige and role of the aristocratic society, so the Treville family also gained her attention.
In her opinion, Aiglon's arrival in France will not be a bloody massacre of the Great Revolution, but will continue Napoleon's established line, both implementing enlightened policies and reconciling with the aristocracy, and the Treville family will undoubtedly be a very good bridge.
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In order to achieve this goal, she would not mind giving the Treville family a transcendent status in the future court.
Of course, if she could see the dirty little thoughts hidden in Edgar's heart now, I'm afraid she would definitely not have this attitude...
"I heard your baby is about to be born?" she asked Edgar again.
"Yes." Edgar nodded, and then added, "When your Majesty was chatting with my wife earlier, he also gave the child a name. If it is a boy, he will be called Charles, and if it is a girl, he will be called Charles.
Xia Lu."
"Then let's drink to this child together." Teresa picked up the wine glass, "I will prepare an expensive gift for this child... May God bless this child!"
"May God bless you!" There was another burst of laughter, and the clinking of glasses one after another.
In this way, during this lively and harmonious banquet, Edgar and Agnes became members of the Aiglon group, and the Treville family was promptly revealed to the young people.
This is exactly what Alice, thousands of miles away, is praying for and hoping for.