His Majesty the King's compliment was very meaningful, but Aigron didn't feel honored at all after hearing it.
So he just smiled lightly and said, "Yes, we all shoulder the expectations of many people and have to take responsibility and do everything we can to carry forward our family. Maybe this sense of responsibility is what we have in common."
Although he deliberately dodges, His Majesty the King agrees after hearing this. Although he likes romance, he must also fulfill his responsibilities as a king. If it is not to promote his family, why would he invite the Duke and Duchess to his place as distinguished guests?
Coming?
Now that Aigron has clearly shown that he regards Miss Chanel as his forbidden wife, His Majesty the King has stopped pestering Chanel at the right time.
After all, he is also a seasoned veteran. He just saw the young, beautiful and charming Chanel for the first time, and his heart was touched. In addition, he regretted that he had let such a beauty go in his own court, so he was a little excited.
It was a bit too polite, but since the Duke had no intention of giving in, he didn't care.
His expression became serious again.
"Duke, you are lucky that Miss Noelle is so loyal to you. I think she should also be deeply moved by your deep friendship for her."
After finishing speaking, he winked at Aigron.
Of course Aigron understood what the king meant because the king had just been a little rude to Chanel. He was afraid that Chanel would not agree to his request, so he wanted Aiglon to put it forward.
So he smiled and spoke to Chanel.
"Chanel, His Majesty the King has a very special preference. He wants to leave portraits of visiting beauties in Nymphenburg Palace. After seeing you, he thinks you are quite suitable, so I hope you can waste some time.
Time leaves a portrait here... What do you think?"
Chanel was stunned for a moment and didn't turn around for a while.
After a moment, she finally understood what was going on, and then she immediately blushed, "Your Majesty, how can I be worthy of you... All those who can draw portraits are great beauties, I am just your maid..."
"What's not worthy of it?" Aigron interrupted her disapprovingly, "Beauty is something that others can tell with their own eyes. It has nothing to do with class. What's the conflict between you being a maid and being a beauty? Besides,
, you are not inferior to anyone else, to me you are my important assistant and even a relative."
Then, Aigron glanced at King Ludwig I who was aside, and then joked to Chanel in a low voice, "Look, His Majesty the King was so distracted when he saw you just now. This is the best certification of your appearance."
Well, as the owner of this place, if even he thinks you are worthy, then who can make irresponsible remarks?"
Being teased by Aigron, Chanel's face turned even redder. This was due to both shyness and the excitement of being praised personally by the master.
"Since you said so, I will obey your order. I will try my best to cooperate with the painter and try to leave a painting that is eye-catching." Chanel leaned into Aigron's ear and whispered, "However,
This is not because I want to boast about myself, nor is it to please His Majesty the King, this is just to make you happy."
Then, Aigron turned his head and looked at King Ludwig, and then nodded slightly, indicating that he was done and he had convinced Chanel.
On the one hand, King Ludwig was happy, but on the other hand, he secretly regretted that the pearl he had cultivated fell into other hands. He did not know the inside story, so of course it was impossible to know that this stubborn girl would change her life from the beginning.
His hopes were placed on the successor of the Bonaparte family, and he felt that if he had discovered this "jewel" that no one in the palace cared about a few years ago, she would be shining brightly on his side now.
However, the matter has come to an end, and there is no point in talking more. The king is not interested in being a villain who wants to win people's favor, so he suppresses this small regret and turns his attention back to the young man.
"Great, I will instruct the painter later to use the same energy to leave a portrait of Miss Noel, and also ask her to cooperate a little bit." Then he made another gesture, "That will happen tomorrow.
Okay, let’s celebrate today! Please take a break, the banquet will begin later.”
Then, he nodded to Aiglon, then turned and left.
Aigron also left the room with Chanel and came to the long corridor. Looking at the familiar scenery around him, Chanel's eyes became a little blurred, perhaps because it brought back many memories.
She left here with Sophie at the end of 1824, and it has only been three and a half years now. Such a short time will certainly not wear out her memory. She is very familiar with everything here.
However, compared to the little girl who was homeless, cautious, and had a deep hatred but didn't know where to go in the future, after more than three years of ups and downs, her mentality was completely different.
It's an appropriate description.
"What are you thinking about, Chanel?" Aigron saw that Chanel's expression was not normal, so he asked in a low voice.
"It's nothing, Your Majesty." Chanel was shocked, and then immediately shook his head, "I was just sighing, I have only been away from here for such a short time, and my life has already undergone earth-shaking changes... Before I left, I saw what I am now
I'm afraid I won't recognize that this is me."
"People will always grow, changing themselves little by little through their own choices, until one day they will find that they are completely different from the past, either displaying their talents, or degenerating to the point that even they can't believe it." Aigron consoled him.
She said, "At least for you, these changes are positive."
"It's more than positive, it's just what I dreamed of!" Chanel replied with excitement, "I realized my wish, even better than I dreamed... I came to your side, took care of you and worked for you.
My career may go through fire and water, and my loyalty to you is as natural as my father's sacrifice for the late emperor. I have found the anchor of my life with you, and I no longer need to have any doubts and confusions from now on."
"I didn't expect you to be so talented." Aigron replied with a smile.
"I will always learn something if I stay with you for a long time~" Chanel replied sweetly, "Don't forget how many poems I hand-copied for you."
"That's right. It seems that I am a good teacher." Aigron couldn't help laughing.
The two of them walked while talking, but Chanel was leading the way.
Because he deliberately wanted to spend more time with His Majesty, Chanel took Aiglon to wander beside the bronze statue on the grass. As they passed by, some of the gardeners and servants cast a surprised look at Chanel from time to time.
Come on, someone has recognized Chanel.
At this time, Chanel just followed Aiglon, smiling shyly, without saying hello to anyone, as if he was just a new visitor.
She really no longer belongs here, or rather, she has never belonged here.
For her, it would be best for this soulful time to be sealed in the corner of her memory forever.
Aiglon looked at Chanel's smile and suddenly found that he was full of love and compassion for her.
"Chanel, I'm sorry." Aiglon reached out and touched the bronze statue in front of him, and then whispered.
"Do you have anything to apologize to me for?" Chanel was a little surprised.
"Compared to your efforts, what I can give you now is still too little... But we will have everything, and by then everyone will forget your past downfall, just like they forgot my past downfall."
"Please don't say that! You...you have given me enough." Chanel's face turned serious, and then she replied seriously, "You gave me the honor of staying with you forever, and you don't care about me.
My abilities are limited, and trusting me and reusing me is enough. If there is anything else I want to pursue, maybe I am still a little greedy..."
"What? Just say it." Aigron immediately asked.
"I...I haven't received your favor for a long, long time..." Although she tried hard to appear calm, Chanel still unconsciously carried a little resentment, "If I have any regrets, this is the only thing I have.
Already."
After saying this, Chanel inevitably blushed, but lowered her head and did not dare to speak, while Aigron's face suddenly became embarrassed.
Since the official marriage, Agron can only spend time in bed with Teresa. There is no other way. After all, the two are newlyweds and want to be together all day long. Moreover, their grandma urges them to "get their great-grandson as soon as possible".
, he had to devote himself to Teresa.
In other words, in these few months, Chanel could only stand quietly and watch herself and Theresa enjoy their love, and she could only endure it.
Although she knew that this was necessary and should be done, it would be impossible if she didn't feel a little sour in her heart.
Seeing her shy yet expectant look, Aigron couldn't help but feel a little confused.
"Chanel, I praised you in vain. You are really a bad maid. You actually seduced your master and betrayed the lady who has always taken good care of you." He said with a smile.
Although this was literally a scolding, Chanel had been with Aigron for so long, and of course she could tell that the master was just joking, so she blushed and replied, "I am a servant of you and Her Royal Highness the Princess, you are just using
It's just your own artifact, how can it be called betrayal..."
This fallacy may sound ridiculous, but in many upper-class families of this era, it was common for maids and tutors to provide special services to their male hosts, and it was even not surprising to ordinary people.
"Besides, you are your Majesty... everything your Majesty does is reasonable! Who can bind you with any rules?" Seeing that Aiglon was still laughing, Chanel became a little anxious and quickly continued, "You know,
I only have this little request... Besides, Her Highness the Princess actually knows what happened before us, but as long as we don't deliberately provoke her, she won't care!"
"Okay, okay, stop talking, Chanel." Aiglon stretched out his hand and caressed her cheek, "I know, I'm also happy to, but we have to wait."
"Well..." Chanel blushed and nodded, then whispered coquettishly to the young man, "Your Majesty, even a king is dazzled by the flowers, but they will only bloom for you. Don't waste the flowers blooming.
It would be the most splendid time at the end, but when the flowers wither after the flowering period, it would be... such a pity."
"Hahahaha..." Aigron couldn't help but laugh after hearing this. "Don't worry, we are still very young and we still have a lot of time."
After the teasing was over, it was almost time for the banquet. The two of them returned to the palace together, and at this time Teresa finally found her husband.
"Aiglon, why are you here just now?" She walked to her husband's side and complained softly.
Seeing Teresa appear, Chanel automatically moved aside and made way for the mistress.
"It's nothing. I just visited the surrounding area accompanied by Chanel." Aiglon replied calmly, "She has stayed here for a long time, so she felt quite emotional after returning here."
"I see... It was really not easy for Chanel back then." Teresa nodded in understanding, "Okay, it's about to start now. Let's not waste time. Chanel, please come with us. Today we will
You should also share in the honor, His Majesty the King just promised us to let you return home in glory."
"Okay, Your Highness." Chanel replied quickly.
So, the three people came to the banquet restaurant together, and at this time, His Majesty the King, his courtiers, the Crown Prince, and Prince Otto, who had been unofficially designated as the future King of Greece, were also present one after another.
Today's King Ludwig, because his family has expanded its territory, his face is red with joy, and his movements show excitement. He took the lead in picking up the wine glass, and then pointed at his son Otto.
"Everyone, I am extremely grateful to tell you the news that my son Otto will soon become the king of Greece. We all know that although this country is new, it originated from an ancient and great civilization. We are
I'm glad for its rebirth! From now on, Greece is closely related to our country, breathing and sharing its fate. Our country will do our best to help it, and our country will also get spiritual nourishment from its extremely rich historical accumulation.
This is the honor and responsibility given to us by God, and we, the Wittelsbach family, will fulfill our duties with piety and respect. Let us drink to Greece!"
"cheers!"
Although everyone here had already known the news, when it was actually confirmed, they still felt very excited. The Wittelsbach family had expanded their territory, which meant expanding their power and influence.
Next, the king looked at Agron and Teresa.
"Next, I would like to thank our distinguished guests, the Duke and Duchess of Lechstadt. We all know how much effort and contribution they have made for the independence of Greece and the rebirth of civilization. They have represented God's will and they have practiced it.
Righteous, we congratulate them on their success and toast them with a toast!”
"Cheers!" The wine glasses were all lit up to the couple. Naturally, Aigron and Theresa also picked up the glasses and drank together.
After two toasts, the guests and hosts enjoyed themselves and the atmosphere became lively.
At this moment, the king walked up to Chanel, followed by a servant holding a tray.
"Miss Chanel Noelle, you are a close assistant to the Duke and have left a mark on us. I am very happy that we have a woman who has participated in such a great cause." The king fulfilled his promise.
Nuoyan, looked at Chanel with a gentle smile, "Please continue to work hard for the friendship between the Duke and Bavaria in the future."
Then, he took out a commemorative medal with the portrait of the late King Maximilian I from his servant and gave it to Chanel, "Not long after you left Bavaria, the late king unfortunately passed away. I think you are also quite sorry to come here. Fortunately, we are here."
There are also some commemorative medals, I will give you one as a gift to ease your regrets a little."
Although she had never regretted it, Chanel still received the medal respectfully, and then looked at His Majesty the King with tears of excitement.
"Your Majesty, thank you for your kindness, I will always remember it in my heart!"