"Just as we obeyed Moses in all things, so we will obey you now. May the LORD your God be with you, as he was with Moses."
"Okay, Your Majesty."
Although Leon Esposito looked calm on the surface, there was a sense of pride that could not be concealed in his heart.
He has been serving the young man recently, and has gradually gained his trust, and has slowly participated in his important actions. If he were an ordinary person, he would definitely be satisfied with this status.
However, he is not satisfied yet. He knows that his value is still reflected in "useful secretary" and has not reached the level of "indispensable secretary".
Therefore, he needs an opportunity to further demonstrate his abilities and value and gain greater trust.
If he can help the young man successfully solve the problems related to the trip to Rome, then he should be able to receive this reward.
So during this period, he spared no effort to correspond with his "uncle" Cardinal Vittorio Esposito, and finally came up with this solution.
And His Majesty's reaction really proved that he did the right thing.
He has taken another solid step, but he still has to walk down-to-earth the rest of the way.
The two ended their conversation, and then Aigron took him down the rooftop.
The place where they stayed was the hotel they had requisitioned before. At this time, several carriages had stopped at the door of the hotel. All the gifts had been packed. Teresa had also sat on them, just waiting for Aigron's order.
You can take a boat trip as soon as you get off.
Agron opened the carriage door and sat next to Theresa. Theresa immediately leaned on his shoulder. Just as the carriage door was closed again, Theresa looked towards Leon Espoo outside the carriage.
Sito smiled and nodded, seeming to praise him for his good work.
Leon Esposito quickly bowed and saluted Her Majesty the Queen until the carriage drove away slowly.
He is a smart man and has had experience in dealing with people since he was a child, so he can see that although Princess Theresa has never had a long conversation with him, she has always been very friendly towards him, or in other words - trying to win over him
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He complied with this solicitation without any hesitation, and even deliberately tried to please Her Majesty the Princess - after all, if he could get the protection of the mistress, his next work would be much easier, and he was happy to get such protection.
And he knew very well that although he had a good family background and a sharp mind, his weakness was also obvious - that is, he was not a descendant of the heroes of the imperial era, and he had no experience of sharing joys and sorrows, so it was impossible to integrate into their circle.
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Moreover, he has been regarded as the successor of the cardinal since he was a child, so he is proud and arrogant, and he does not disdain to kowtow to some people whose status is not higher than his own.
In this environment, the kindness from Princess Teresa is extremely precious - he knows that there is no perfect person in the world who never makes mistakes. If one day he makes a mistake, being alone and having a backer are two different things.
A completely different situation.
So he was willing to stand by Her Highness the Princess in exchange for her kindness and protection, and also to find a solid backing for his position.
Of course, he also knows that this kind of protection is by no means free, but requires his own actions to prove his usefulness, but this is not difficult for him.
Princess Teresa also knew about what he just reported to His Majesty at the same time - and Princess Teresa was also very satisfied with his solution.
This was a very ideal result, enough to make him feel complacent.
However, Leon was not in a complacent mood. Sometimes he was a little confused - the two majesties were obviously very affectionate. Princess Teresa's love for young people could be strongly felt by onlookers, and she didn't seem to have any.
She has a particularly strong desire for power, so why is she so active?
——So, is Her Royal Highness the Princess herself also aggrieved by being isolated from the small circle of the empire's remnants? Is the reason why she deliberately draws her in to occupy a more important position beside His Majesty, so as not to be alienated?
These are just Leon's guesses. It is impossible for him to ask Princess Theresa to find the answer, and there is no need to find the answer.
As long as this kind of de facto tacit understanding exists, that's enough. Her Royal Highness's gentle smile is an encouragement to his loyalty at this moment.
With complicated thoughts, Leon himself got on the carriage, and then they came to the trestle together.
Then, they all got out of the carriage and boarded the sailboat headed for Rome.
Looking at the rising sun over the sea, the young secretary was in high spirits.
If they can really restore the empire, then I, Leon Esposito, will rise to great heights and become a famous minister. He has no doubt about this.
The sailboats were full, and with the help of the cold winter wind, Aigron once again experienced the journey through the Mediterranean.
But compared to the past, he has now adapted to the bumps on the ship and will never get seasick again.
In order to avoid causing unnecessary trouble, Aiglon and his party did not make any extravagance. Apart from Theresa, he only brought Chanel, his secretary, guard captain Andre Davout and a few other reliable guards.
That's it, the total number of people did not exceed ten people - this was the result of Andre Davout's strong protest. Originally, he was planning to bring even fewer people.
He and Teresa dressed up as a newly married young aristocratic couple and went on a honeymoon trip together.
In a sense, this seems to be true?
Just like last time, after a two-day voyage, they arrived at the port of Civitavecchia, and then rented several carriages to go together. The whole process was handled by the local secretary Leon, and Aiglon
The couple did not show up.
Then, the group headed towards Rome.
The closer he got to Rome, the more Aigron felt his mood become restless.
It was less than a year since the last time he came to Rome. At that time, he could only wander around the suburbs of Rome and even see his grandmother secretly. But this time, the situation was very different. He could move legally and freely. Although
There was no fanfare, but he had indeed rushed to the Eternal City as a guest of the Pope, which could be regarded as an expression of resentment.
Moreover, this time, he could come to his grandmother's home with dignity and dignity, and stand in front of her and proudly tell her that he had lived up to her previous expectations.
The more he thought about it, the more excited he became, but the port was dozens of kilometers away from the city of Rome, so Aigron could only suppress his emotions and wait for that moment to arrive.
Gradually, as the horizon moves, the hills and hills around Rome, as well as the magnificent buildings above them, gradually emerge outside the car window.
It was already evening. Because it was winter, the sun set very early, so the setting sun had long stretched the shadows of these hills and the buildings above them, making them even more majestic.
"They owe me a triumphal ceremony." Aigron suddenly said gloomily. "I obviously spent so much money!"
To this day, he is still a little bit dissatisfied.
"Okay, Aigron... Rome has stopped doing this kind of thing a long time ago, so why would it specially prepare it for you?" Teresa, who was sitting next to him, replied with a smile, "But it doesn't matter, even if it doesn't happen this time,
Maybe there will be a day in the future."
"Yes... there will be a day." Aigron nodded, "When the time comes, I will let the Pope crown me."
The young man was in high spirits at this moment. Although these words suddenly sounded a bit out of touch with reality, Teresa would rather believe her husband.
"At that time, I will be responsible for shouting next to you, 'Wake up, you are just a mortal!'..." She replied with a little ridicule and doting.
"According to history books, shouldn't this work be done by slaves?" Aigron asked doubtfully. "And why do I need someone to remind me? I'm not a real Roman general, and I don't have a person on my head.
senate."
"Fool!" Teresa laughed so hard that she leaned forward and backward, then pinched his face.
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In the evening, Mrs. Letizia Bonaparte, the former empress dowager of the Empire, who lived in seclusion in the palace in Rome, was having an after-dinner chat with her brother, Cardinal Joseph Fish, as usual.
Old people always go to bed early, so the daily chat will end around eight o'clock, and then the old woman will go back to her bedroom and fall asleep.
However, the situation was slightly different in the past few days. She knew that her grandson was about to visit Rome - and it was obvious that as soon as he came to Rome, he would immediately come to her.
Every time she thought about this, she would be so happy that she even delayed going to sleep a lot.
"Joseph, where are they now?" Letizia asked again.
Cardinal Fish, who had been tortured countless times today, could only reply feebly, "When I received the letter last time, Aigron wrote down the approximate date of departure. Calculating the time, it should be these two days."
Damn it."
"That's good..." The old woman nodded expectantly.
As early as two or three months ago, after learning that her grandson planned to visit Rome, she had already arranged for someone to tidy up her residence. Everything was ready, just waiting for her grandson and grandson's wife to move in.
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But the two little guys didn't come for a long time, which made the grandmother anxious. Although she knew it was not their fault, the old man still complained a few times.
Fortunately, my grandson has finally made the trip, and this suffering will soon be over.
However, the closer she got to the end, every minute and every second made her feel uncomfortable.
"Oh God, why does time pass so slowly!" Queen Mother Letizia couldn't help complaining. "Is there no new news yet?"
"Wait a little longer..." Cardinal Fish could only respond perfunctorily again.
Deep down in his heart, like his sister, he hoped to see the newlyweds again soon.
Three months ago, at their wedding, he personally presided over it as an elder. He still remembered the grand scene and it made him feel extremely gratified.
After returning to Rome, he told his sister exactly what he had seen and heard - this was also the greatest pleasure they could enjoy in their later years.
For Queen Letizia, in addition to continuing the family, this marriage has another meaning - it was she who insisted that her grandson marry Princess Theresa. Now that the good thing has come true, how can it be true?
Doesn’t it prove even more that she has unique vision?
Although she had only met her a few times, she was extremely satisfied with Princess Theresa. She truly believed that after she passed away, Princess Theresa would be able to carry on the family's responsibility for her.
"After getting married, he is no longer a child. I hope he can be more stable, shoulder the responsibilities of the family, and stop taking risks." Thinking of this, Letizia couldn't help but said, "In my opinion, he is the best
Stay with us for a long time and wait until my great-grandson is born before saying anything else!"
Cardinal Fish smiled bitterly.
"This...I'm afraid it won't work. There are still many things waiting for Aiglon to do. He can't stay in Rome for too long."
"Is there anything more important than continuing our poor family?" Letizia asked.
At this point, she changed the subject again, "Forget it, I will never be able to control these children. It was like this then, and it is still like this now..."
After complaining for a while, the old woman finally calmed down.
"When he comes to Italy, does he plan to meet his mother next?"
"Yes." The cardinal replied, "This is what Princess Teresa insists on. After all, she feels that Louisa and she are members of the same family and should maintain a good relationship."
Letizia frowned.
She originally didn't like her former daughter-in-law and wasn't very happy to have anything to do with her, but when she heard that this was Teresa's opinion, she didn't feel comfortable saying anything.
"What a reasonable and considerate child of the family. They come from the same family, but they are completely different!"
When she said this, Queen Letizia looked at the door of the restaurant as if she had some telepathy, and at this time a servant walked over quickly.
Before he could speak, Queen Mother Letizia already understood something from his expression.
She finally waited for this moment.
Without any thought, she interrupted the chat with her brother, stood up directly, and walked quickly to the restaurant.
She walked to the living room with excitement, and at this time, the boy and girl couple had just come in.
The three people's eyes met, and the old woman's body trembled with excitement. The anxiety and dissatisfaction that had accumulated in her heart also disappeared.
"Grandson, my grandson!" She walked forward directly.
On the opposite side, Agron and Teresa were also full of excitement, especially Teresa. Because she was grateful for Letizia's efforts to bring them together before, she had mixed feelings at this moment and was almost crying.
"Grandma..." Aigron came forward and hugged his grandmother, "I can finally come to see you in a legitimate manner!"
"God bless...God bless..." the old woman murmured to herself while shedding tears. "God knows how much you have made me worry about you!"