[I accidentally typed the wrong chapter number, just make the mistake and continue with 219 tomorrow...]
"So, as friends, do you agree that even if we have secrets, we should respect each other and leave room for them?"
After finishing speaking, Princess Teresa looked at Agnes solemnly, waiting for her reply.
"That's natural!" Agnes replied without thinking. "As friends, we should respect each other."
After answering, Agnes's smile suddenly froze again.
Because at this moment, she suddenly remembered that the young man from before also used the excuse of "being a friend" to deliberately fool her, and then coerced herself into pardoning his frivolity, and coerced herself into acting in accordance with his will.
These two people are really a match made in heaven, they even use the same words! Agnes thought to herself.
Just because she recalled the "lesson" from back then, she, who had never had any scheming intentions, couldn't help but feel wary at this moment.
After all, it was painful enough to learn a lesson once, and she didn't want to make the same mistake again.
Teresa didn't know what Agnes was thinking, but judging from her face, it was obvious that she didn't mean what she said, so her mood became even lower.
Maybe Agnes didn't respect her. If it was normal, she wouldn't think so at all, but tonight, after seeing Agnes' performance, Teresa rarely lost her composure, with a shadow of shame in her heart.
, which made her start to have some doubts about herself.
"When I was in Mesoni, I heard some rumors about you and His Highness." Although she was a little depressed, Teresa still forcibly cheered up and continued, "I definitely didn't believe it.
One of the words, because in my mind, you are definitely not that kind of person."
Although she was deliberately tactful, Teresa still got into the theme. She hoped that in this way everyone could end the incident decently and that Miss Agnes could still maintain her dignity.
Although it seems a bit ridiculous to be reserved and decent at this time, this kind of reserve has been engraved in Theresa's soul along with her education since she was a child. She instinctively only thought of solving the headache problem in this way.
.
However, Agnes's personality was very different from hers. After hearing Teresa's careful and euphemistic words, she felt a little anxious.
On the one hand, she feels that she has no guilt and does not need to be humble; on the other hand, her own personality is used to being straightforward and does not want to talk in circles.
Therefore, she did not pretend to be shy or tactful about this issue like the ladies in the social world, but made it clear directly.
"Your Highness, I am very grateful for your trust in me. I also solemnly inform you that I don't know who is spreading these rumors, but they are all vicious slander. I have absolutely nothing to do with your fiancé.
, and I never wanted to destroy the relationship between you and him. In fact, I am an innocent victim in this matter, and I just want to get out of these troubles!"
Agnes stated her position righteously. Originally, she wanted to say more, complaining about her good intentions but being treated frivolously, but at this moment she thought of Chanel and her crying and begging, so she
He didn't say anything more, so as not to put Chanel in a dilemma.
In her opinion, her attitude is enough to prove everything.
However, for Theresa, this kind of statement is not enough to prove everything.
She has seen too many insincere lies in the court and social circles. Even she herself has to follow social etiquette and lie on different occasions, so she will instinctively react to such categorical words.
Suspect.
Moreover, the person who informed her was Major Hench, a soldier personally selected by her father. He was an upright and aboveboard soldier. She absolutely did not believe that the major would lie.
And no matter how much Agnes denies it, the close contact between her and His Highness is a fact before everyone. How could it be that nothing happened?
But Agnes's decisive attitude also caused her difficulties.
How should I continue? Should I refute her face to face and continue to argue with her, or should I call the major or other parties involved to confront her and expose her lies?
No, either of these two methods will only make things worse and make everyone lose face.
Teresa suddenly became a little at a loss. Although she had read all kinds of books since she was a child, she really lacked experience in dealing with this issue.
"You are really straightforward..." After a moment, Teresa could only smile reluctantly, "Okay, since you can express your position like this, that's great. I think the rumors will calm down as soon as possible. We will
You can also continue to get along as friends.”
Then, as if to lighten the atmosphere, she asked another question, "What are your plans next?"
"I have no other plans. Let's continue living as before. After everything calms down on your side, I will take Edgar back to China." Agnes answered honestly, "As for during this period, I will try my best to
Keep a low profile so as not to cause trouble to anyone.”
"I see that you are homesick." Teresa said thoughtfully.
"Yes, who wouldn't miss their family after staying so far away for so long?" Agnes nodded, with a little sadness in her eyes, "I can't write to my parents here.
, they don’t know my current situation, they are all old, and they should be waiting for me to come home safely."
Perhaps because she was infected by Agnes, Teresa's eyes suddenly turned red.
"I also miss my parents very much. They are getting older...and unlike you, I have severely tortured their minds, so if they have physical problems, I will bear the worst guilt.
, I don’t even know when I can go back to visit them.”
After hearing her almost plaintive confession, Agnes couldn't help but sympathize with Teresa.
After all, in terms of "being daughters", they are completely consistent.
"So have you ever regretted it?" As soon as she asked, she regretted it herself first.
The deal is now done, and Princess Teresa is destined to have no way of turning back. If she really regrets it, asking herself will not help, it will only increase the scars in her heart.
Fortunately, at this time, Princess Teresa swept away the sadness in her heart, then raised her head and looked at Agnes with proud eyes.
"Regret? Of course not." She shook her head heavily, "Although I can do stupid things, I am not a fool without common sense. Before I left Austria, I had already suffered all the pain and sorrow I was destined to have.
I expected it, and I know I can bear it, because this is the price I am willing to pay for my pursuit. Your Highness has abandoned the road my father prepared for us, which means that I have to take a road that is too dangerous.
But that doesn’t matter, I am willing to accept the mercy of fate, as long as Your Highness goes with me.”
Seeing the light in Teresa's eyes, Agnes knew in her heart that her words came from her heart.
I don’t know how that guy deserves to be so devoted to you... She thought to herself.
"Well, I respect other people's choices. Since you are willing to take this path and enjoy it, then I wish you all the best." Agnes could only reply.
"Actually, you don't have to sympathize with me so much. I think I'm lucky enough compared to most people in the world. Many people work hard and don't even know if they can see the sun tomorrow, but I can
Planning for the next few years and decades... Even if I choose the most difficult road, at least I still have the title of princess and my closest family members to rely on." Princess Teresa suddenly laughed, "But Your Highness
It’s different...
Although he had a noble birth before, he was like a prisoner; although he had a mother and a close blood relative like his grandfather, and they were the most noble people in the world, he had never enjoyed family affection! After careful calculation, now he is surrounded by people everywhere
They are all followers and servants, but they still have no relatives. I am the only relative around him... so I can't leave my Aiglon behind. I will always accompany him, no matter whether our family ascends to the throne in the future.
, or being forced to wander around the world, at least His Highness will never experience the despair of being alone..."
Teresa's monologue was so gentle and so affectionate that Agnes couldn't help but be deeply moved after listening to it.
Isn't this kind of tenderness and love a rare treasure in the world?
He is a shameless scoundrel who does not know how to be content with such a treasure!
In an instant, she was filled with anger towards the young man. If it weren't for her promise to Chanel and her own face, she would have cursed him.
After a moment of hesitation, she took the initiative to speak to Teresa.
"Your Highness, I believe everyone will be moved by what you just said, and I also believe that you will be happy in the future."
"Thank you for your blessing." Teresa smiled and nodded, "Now that I am here and getting along with my fiancé, I can feel his breathing and every sweet word from him every day.
So I believe that he, like me, truly hopes that we will have a happy and perfect family in the future, and a few rumors will never shake this result."
These words are indeed a bit disgusting. Under normal circumstances, Teresa would never be able to say this to a third person besides His Highness easily. Saying these in front of Agnes took a lot of courage from her.
And these words of hers are not only the longing in her heart, but also the last warning to Agnes. In her opinion, she has been tolerant in everything and tried to take care of everyone's face. Agnes should also know what is going on.
In addition, through these heartfelt confessions, she has planted the seeds of guilt in Agnes's heart. She hopes that Agnes can feel the love in her heart and exit gracefully. In this way, the storm
Once it calms down, no one will have to worry about it anymore.
Judging from the effects she has seen so far, it seems to be the case.
Agnes felt a little embarrassed when she heard such disgusting words, and her face felt a little hot.
But deep down in her heart, she also admired Princess Teresa. A girl like her could actually say such words for her love! How affectionate this is...
I will never be able to have such deep feelings.
After regaining her composure, she nodded, "I understand."
"Okay, I'm really sorry to bother you with so much time. But... being able to say so many words in one breath makes me feel a lot better." Seeing that she had achieved her goal, Theresa didn't want to talk more.
So she stood up and said goodbye to Agnes, "Can you please make sure not to spread my words today...?"
"That's natural. I'm embarrassed to tell others about it~" Agnes blushed a little.
Teresa also blushed.
"Thank you. Goodbye then... His Highness is still waiting for me."
After a pause, she seemed to remember something. She added another sentence, "Miss Agnes, I can be a bad person, but I cannot be a narrow-minded person. I admit that you are very powerful, very, very powerful... even
You are part of the world I want to see, but I also have my persistence, thank you for listening."
In another corner, Aigron quietly listened to Chanel's narration.
Tears flashed faintly in Chanel's eyes. Apparently, after overhearing Princess Teresa's words just now, she was also somewhat touched in her heart.
"Your Majesty, I feel that I have become a bad person..." After finishing speaking, Chanel mustered up the courage to say.
Aigron's face froze, and to be honest, he himself was a little embarrassed.
However, he was still the careerist and poet after all. This was the background of his soul, so after a moment of hesitation and shame, he returned to his true self.
"Really? Then you are a little bit behind the times!" Aiglon replied with a smile, "Chanel, we have done a lot of bad things so far... I lied, stole, killed and set fire, and you followed me to commit the crime.
Having committed these sins, why should we be afraid of doing more bad things?
There is no need to feel guilty until now, Chanel. If we want to succeed, we must abandon all boring mediocrity. I know you still have a bit of a soft heart. It doesn't matter. This is what makes you cute. So, close your eyes and listen.
My orders are enough, I bear all responsibilities and all sins, and I will create a future that will satisfy you."
Although the words in Aiglon's mouth sounded quite dangerous, his tone became more and more gentle. To Chanel, it sounded like a whisper between lovers.
Yes, I am doing bad things, but I am doing bad things with Your Majesty!
There was a strange joy in the girl's heart, and the aching feeling of guilt disappeared completely in this gentle whisper.
For her, loyalty to the Empire and His Majesty is higher than the so-called moral principles. As long as His Majesty is willing to work for the restoration of the Empire, then whatever he does is right.
"I know, Your Majesty..." Chanel closed her eyes slightly. "Please kiss me, please."
Aigron did not speak, but touched her forehead with his lips to reward her for her hard work.