As the two people said goodbye to each other, their first encounter ended lightly and happily.
Aigron watched Teresa leave with a smile, and then found that the group of seniors in military uniforms had returned.
"The disputes of our ancestors have long since disappeared with the wind." Princess Teresa's words just now still ring in my ears, but have they really disappeared?
It's a pity that as far as he is concerned, he has not yet been forgotten. There are still too many people who cannot forget him. Depending on their standpoint, they either hate and fear him or are full of expectations.
As long as there are still these fears and desires, the surname Bonaparte is not yet politically dead, and he still has room to change everything.
"It seems like you had a pleasant chat." Archduke Karl's words interrupted his thoughts, "Sir, what's your impression of Theresa?"
"She's very cute." - Aigron originally wanted to give this polite compliment, but under the other person's scrutinizing gaze, he found it difficult to fool people with such scene words, so he said it.
Bian changed his words again.
"She's special."
"Yes, Teresa is a bit special." The Grand Duke nodded, and then seemed to have a headache, "I don't need others to tell me, I know that she is a bit introverted, and sometimes what she says is quite embarrassing. Maybe it's because I grew up.
She may be spoiled if she is too pampered...but I can proudly say that she is a good child."
Really? Every spoiled child will be told this by their parents.
However, on Theresa's part, Aigron agreed very much with the Grand Duke's opinion.
"Your Highness has a good heart and is sincere in his treatment of others. He may sometimes be rude in his words, but I think this is not a fault. He is just not good at sociability." He praised Teresa cautiously and politely.
"You're right, I think so too." Archduke Karl agreed with his evaluation and nodded repeatedly.
After finishing speaking, he suddenly reached out his hand and patted Aigron on the shoulder.
"It seems to me that she has a good impression of you."
Aigron looked at the other party in surprise. "Why do you say that?"
"You may think that the conversation with Teresa is very short, but... to be honest, this is a rare long conversation between her and her peers." Archduke Carl replied with some distress, "And judging from her expression just now, it should be
I didn’t feel bored just now.”
Aigron felt a little embarrassed and didn't know how to answer.
"You don't have to put on such an expression. It's not that time yet. Everything is still early! I can only say that at least you were not excluded when we met." The Grand Duke glanced at him again, and then smiled.
, "Sir, I have no discrimination against you, and of course I can't say I have much affection for you. The only thing I can be sure of now is that you are a smart person, and the rest has been hidden by you into the unknown."
Aiglon continued to remain silent, there was no need to argue.
"I respect my daughter, so I will consider her opinions, but I will also try to use the wisdom and experience of my elders to eliminate danger for her. Well, I am very sorry to disturb you today, and we will see you later."
The Grand Duke nodded to him, then turned and left with his entourage.
"Goodbye, Your Highness." Aigron watched the Grand Duke leave.
But his stepfather, Count Neipeg, and his teacher, Captain Foresti, stayed here.
"Don't be afraid, Your Highness. Although the Grand Duke's words later were harsh, they were actually less than one-tenth of what he said when he lectured us." Count Naipeg comforted him, "I can't guarantee anything else, but I can be sure that their father and daughter
I have a very good impression of you - otherwise there will be nothing in the future."
"Maybe." Aigron just answered casually.
Seeing his casual look, the two people opposite were a little surprised, but they didn't expect that he didn't take it to heart.
"It seems that you are not in high spirits. Are you dissatisfied with His Highness?" Earl Neipeg asked again.
"Of course not. I only have the name of a royal family, but I have neither land nor money. What qualifications do I have to look down on anyone?" Aigron replied with a wry smile, "Sir, I'm just used to taking everything indifferently.
You won’t have too high expectations for things you’re not sure about, so you won’t feel any discomfort when your hopes are dashed.”
Count Neipeg was speechless for a moment.
His stepson already has his own special philosophy of survival, and it sounds reasonable, so it's not easy for him to forcefully teach him.
"I understand that you have your thoughts, but... I ask you to think about it for the sake of our enthusiasm. After all, from my point of view, there are really not many such opportunities, and it is a pity to lose them.
"Finally, the earl offered words of encouragement, "As far as we are concerned, we very much hope that this will come true."
Under the count's gaze, Aigron was a little touched at the moment - although he did not have a good relationship with his mother, it was obvious that this stepfather had tried his best to make up for himself as he said. Regardless of whether his method was right or not
, at least this kind of thought is worthy of gratitude.
"Thank you for your advice, I will consider it carefully."
"This is all thanks to your mother." The Count emphasized, and then said goodbye to Aigron, "Okay, I have done what I can do, and then it depends on your own efforts. I wish you all the best again.
"
"Goodbye, sir." Aiglon also said goodbye to him.
As a result, Captain Foresti was the only one left beside him.
"Your Highness, can't you let her go?" At this time, the captain finally had the courage to ask.
Aigron frowned.
"I have always felt that although you are young, you see everything clearly and can judge what is best for you without anyone else saying anything." Captain Foresty whispered, "Besides, even if you get married,
, does not hinder romantic affairs - don't you think Her Highness Sophie is already married? In this place, marriage and love have always been two different things."
"You seem to be taking a little too much care." Aiglon replied coldly, "The lessons you need to teach me do not include these."
"I'm just giving you advice from your position. After all, as your teacher, I hope you can have a brighter future." The captain sighed, "If you don't need my advice, I won't say anything anymore.
.”
"I will be responsible for all my actions." Aigron replied. "I have no obligation to meet anyone's expectations of me. Even if they are well-intentioned expectations, I don't owe anyone any favors because I didn't ask for them at all."
I thanked him just because he was kind to me, not because I thought I had to do what he said."
"Are you refusing?" The captain was shocked.
"Not really." Aigron smiled and shook his head, "I mean, I only act according to my own ideas and don't need other people's guidance - no one can kidnap me with kindness and force me to do anything."
After finishing speaking, he also took a step forward, leaving the astonished captain standing alone.
Aiglon's indifferent performance was not because he insisted on going against others, nor because he looked down upon Archduke Karl or Theresa, but because he knew in his heart that this was a mistake from the beginning.
He needs to leave here and is making plans for himself step by step.
If he succeeds in escaping, then the Austrian court will be furious and the so-called marriage contract will not exist at all; if he fails in escaping, a ridiculous sinner will have no right to negotiate any marriage contract.
As long as he continues his plan, no matter what the outcome is, no matter how good-looking his stepfather's grand plan is, it will be nothing more than a mirage.
Unless he gave up his plan for the sake of a marriage that he didn't know whether it would succeed or not, it would all be in vain - and he couldn't give up.
Since he had already calculated all this clearly in his mind, how could he possibly get excited?
However, even if he knew that this was a mistake, he also knew that it was okay to make a mistake at this time.
Archduke Karl's prestige in the empire is not comparable to that of ordinary royals. He can use this to protect himself, and it can also paralyze those who are staring at him.
Although this is a bit sorry for Teresa, it is still a price that can be paid.
Moreover, as long as he escapes successfully, he will clarify everything, Teresa's reputation will not be damaged, and she can continue to find her own happiness.
When he thought of this, he secretly made up his mind.
Therefore, the plan must succeed. The stakes he has placed are too many. Even if he wants to prevent everything from becoming a laughing stock, he must succeed.
With this determined attitude, he returned to his room.
Chanel came over quickly.
"Your Highness?" After seeing his appearance, she looked at him with some confusion, "You seem to be a little distracted?"
"Well, something happened today." Aigron nodded, "Okay, let's not talk about it anymore."
Although it could be seen that His Highness was worried, since he had already said so, Chanel naturally did not dare to ask, so she changed the topic and wanted to make the master happy with good news.
"Your Highness, I have already done what you asked me to do." She said respectfully.
"What's the matter?" Aigron himself was a little confused.
Under Aiglon's gaze, she took out a bundle from the side and opened it carefully.
"These are the clothes I asked someone I know to buy them." She said as she unfolded the folded clothes again and showed them to the boy. "They are all Bavarian clothes."
When he mentioned this, Aigron couldn't help but smile.
After "offending" Sophie that day, he wanted to use this method to please His Highness and make her forgive him as soon as possible. But before he could implement the plan, Princess Sophie had already put aside her past grudges with her in the theater, so this plan
It had lost its meaning from the beginning and he had already forgotten it. Unexpectedly, Chanel still carried it out seriously.
Well, this kind of loyalty is exactly what he desperately lacks.
"Thank you, Chanel." He bowed and thanked the other party, "It's great to have your help."
"Your Highness, you don't have to thank me. It's my honor to serve you." Chanel blushed slightly. "Do you have any other instructions?"
"Only one." Aiglon raised his finger, "Go and make two cups of coffee, and then you sit down and drink it slowly, and have a good rest. I'm going to start writing my script. Our plan must rely on these things, so I have to
Carve carefully, and you are my first audience."
"This is my honor." Chanel immediately obeyed the order.