"Your Majesty, thank you for your kindness. I will always remember it in my heart."
His Majesty the King was very satisfied with Chanel's attitude, so he smiled and nodded, "You are so young now, and you have already had experiences that are different from ordinary people. I sincerely hope that you can follow your master and create more legends in the future.
And the traces you left in my palace will be preserved forever for the world to admire."
His Majesty the King was implicitly reminding Chanel that she still had "missions" to complete, and of course she knew it well. "This is my honor, Your Majesty... but I feel that this may not be a big deal to many people here.
Happy thing."
"Why do you say that?" His Majesty the King asked.
"Because the little maid they could call and scold them back then is now a distinguished guest in the hall, and even the portrait has to be carefully maintained..." Chanel replied with a smile. "Not everyone likes to see their colleagues flourish.
"
King Ludwig couldn't laugh or cry, "I think it's God's partiality to blame for not letting them become beauties, otherwise they could also enjoy such an honor, hahahaha!"
After laughing a few times, His Majesty the King turned and left, and Chanel returned to Aiglon and Theresa wearing the commemorative badge of Maximilian I that she had just received.
Perhaps because of the warm reception she had just received from the king, Chanel's face was now radiant and her movements were full of charm, making people almost forget that she was a maid who had been groveling to others.
"Chanel, you look great today." Teresa praised her from the bottom of her heart.
"Thank you for the compliment, but Your Highness, you are more beautiful than me." Chanel smiled and complimented the hostess, "Whenever I feel complacent about myself, as long as I stand next to you, I will wake up immediately..."
"Okay, do you still want to say this to me?" Teresa couldn't help laughing when she heard this. She laughed for a while and then became serious again, "I guess the courtesy from His Majesty the King today should satisfy your self-esteem, right?
"
"It's more than satisfying, it's already overflowing." Chanel replied playfully.
"That's good." Teresa nodded with satisfaction, "This is what Aigron requested from the king. He has always hoped that you can enjoy the courtesy when you return to Bavaria. Being able to think about you in this way is enough to prove that he cares about you.
You take it seriously."
"Your Majesty has always been very kind to me, and I can't thank you enough." Chanel replied.
Chanel felt a little guilty, because just now she was boldly seducing the young man by his side, and now the lady was in front of her. Even though Theresa looked normal, she still felt a little unnatural.
"To talk about gratitude at this time would be too much. We just gave you what you deserve." Teresa looked at the other party solemnly, "Chanel, my husband regards you as a partner and a friend.
Family, of course I will think so too. As long as you respect us as you did in the past and serve us diligently and loyally, we will give you more honors than you have today."
Chanel was slightly stunned because she heard something different in Teresa's tone.
"I...of course I will abide by my duty, as always, please don't worry!" After coming back to her senses, she quickly promised. "No matter what I have in the future, I will always respect you. To me, you are
She is our mistress. In addition to obeying Your Majesty, we should obey your words."
Just as Chanel guessed, Teresa guessed that she stayed with the master on purpose just now.
But just as Chanel guessed, she really didn't care much about those things in the past. She was equally aware of them and didn't take them to heart either.
How could she, who had always been reserved, be jealous of a maid? That was simply an insult to her own name.
As long as Chanel knows how to be measured and respects herself, it doesn't matter to her.
Because of this, even though she knew it well, she had always been very friendly to Chanel, and at the same time she was very satisfied with Chanel's attitude towards her. But today, Chanel received high-level courtesy from the king, and Theresa looked at her behavior
It was obviously different from usual. I was afraid that her mind would wander and have some strange thoughts, so I deliberately reminded her with hints.
After hearing Chanel's assurance, Teresa smiled lightly, then she picked up the wine glass next to her, gestured to Chanel, and then took a sip gently, "I believe you, Chanel, we will
We still have a long time together, so I don’t want anything to ruin the friendship between us, and you should be able to understand me.”
Chanel was silent. The ecstasy she had just received from His Majesty the King had faded a lot. She thought with regret that no matter what she got in the future, Princess Theresa would always be in her head.
and has the status of His Majesty's legal wife.
However, her depression did not last long. Soon, Teresa was in Chanel's ear again and whispered to her, "Of course, Chanel, I know you also have your difficulties. After all, you are too
Too lonely... So, when I get pregnant, you can stay with him and I will trouble you then~"
Although Teresa's voice was very soft, Chanel heard it like thunder, and almost broke the wine glass in her hand.
"Your Highness, thank you so much!" Then, after realizing it, she sincerely thanked the mistress this time, "I will always respect and love you..."
She originally had such a thought, and now that she has received "official permission", how could she not shed tears of gratitude?
But Teresa just responded calmly.
Of course, this is not a happy thing for her, it is just a matter of facing reality, so she settles for the next best thing.
Under normal circumstances, she could betroth Chanel to someone at will, but she knew that not only would she not succeed in doing so, but it would overshadow the harmonious relationship between the couple, so she could only settle for the next best thing and let Chanel
Just obey yourself and don't act like a monster.
This is not difficult. Chanel has no ambitions in the first place. He just wants to be with His Majesty for a long time, so he can suppress it with a little comfort.
This is indeed the case. After hearing Theresa's promise, Chanel was almost crazy with joy. Her hands were shaking slightly, and her eyes couldn't help but keep looking at Theresa's belly, as if she expected it to automatically happen today.
Like a bulge.
Gonggong, she hopes that His Majesty will get an heir as soon as possible so that the Bonaparte family can have successors; now privately, she has one more reason. She is now more eager than anyone else to hope that Princess Theresa will become pregnant as soon as possible so that His Majesty can have heirs and have successors.
I can serve His Majesty legitimately.
"Okay, don't look at me like that." Teresa couldn't help but laugh, "Just remember these words yourself, and don't reveal them to anyone."
"Of course, don't worry." Chanel promised again and again.
So Teresa said no more, and after winking, returned to her husband's side.
After seeing his wife, Aigron also stopped talking to the people around him and turned to look at Theresa.
"My dear, were you scolding Chanel just now? I think something is wrong with her face." Then he asked.
"How could I reprimand her on this day?" Teresa asked with a smile, "I just congratulated her. She was very happy today and wished us an heir as soon as possible."
"Well, this issue is indeed worthy of discussion." Aigron nodded pretending to be serious, "How about we have an in-depth exchange of opinions tonight?"
After making this joke, the couple looked at each other, smiled, and then clinked their wine glasses.
After drinking the wine, Theresa's smile also had a different meaning.
An honest and low-key Chanel, as long as she fights and pulls, it is easy to deal with it, but it will not be so easy for others... Fortunately, her husband still loves her after all, and as long as she pays attention, she will not cause any trouble after all.
Come.
She looked at her husband from time to time. The sweet time after the wedding made her cherish this beloved young man more and more. She was also willing to use all her efforts to maintain their marriage and life.
As long as I can be with His Highness, it is worth making some sacrifices for it.
While they were chatting, the banquet gradually came to an end. The servants of the palace cleaned up the banquet hall, the band began to play music, and the people present gave their blessings to Prince Otto, who would become the king of Greece in the future.
Amid everyone's congratulations and praises, this thirteen-year-old boy's eyes were bright and he was obviously thinking a lot about his future career as king.
At this moment, Aigron walked up to him.
Prince Otto quickly saluted him.
"Otto." Aigron called his name directly, assuming the attitude of an elder, "You should still remember what I told you last time, right?"
"I remember, Your Highness." The prince replied quickly. "You told me that this is not an easy job, but a responsibility full of hard work and conviction..."
"I'm not exaggerating with you, but making an objective evaluation." Aiglon replied with a serious expression, "Yes, you will indeed get a crown, but this kingdom is still in chaos as before.
, you must face up to the difficulties you will face from the beginning, only in this way can your rule be long-lasting. Remember, others will not automatically obey you just because you are a king. You must show why you are worthy of being obeyed by them.
.And you are too young now, and you will easily be looked down upon because of your inexperience, so you must be more cautious."
Prince Otto nodded, as if he was all ears.
"The specific situation is more complicated and involves many entangled interests. I can't explain it clearly to you in a few sentences, but I will write a memorandum and list out the things I think you need to pay attention to," Aigron said.
As he spoke, he walked closer, and then whispered, "Here, I just need to remind you a few more words."
After a pause, Aigron continued, "I know you will bring a group of Bavarians over to help you rule that country, but it is impossible to ignore the opinions of those local powerful factions, because they really control the army and the place.
So you have to win over a group of them. I think you have to treat Kolokotronis well. They are now the ruling party in Greece, and they have the lofty reputation of liberating the nation, so they cannot be excluded in any case... You have to always
Consult their opinions and regard them as your true assistants in ruling the country. As long as you do this, they will be happy to support you and let you gradually have the authority that a king should have."
Before leaving Greece, Aigron had promised Panos Colokotronis that he would put in a good word for them in front of the new king and safeguard the future status of their father and son. Now that Aigron has decided to choose Prince Otto as his
The king will naturally fulfill his promise.
Of course, he won't just give a verbal reminder and let it go.
Seeing that the prince seemed a little confused, he spoke more clearly, "You are still very young now, and Theodoros Kolokotronis is old. He doesn't have much time left. He just wants to
Enjoying the remaining tranquility of life, as long as you rule humbly, he will not stop you from establishing your prestige. When the time comes, he will leave with satisfaction, and you will help the Greeks get used to you.
Domination, then it’s time for you to exercise your own control..."
When he came to this point, Prince Otto finally understood.
"You mean, you want me to appoint him as prime minister?"
"You are the future king. It is your own right to choose who to be the prime minister." Aiglonpi looked at the other party with a smile. "I just remind you that when you become the king in a strange place, you must carefully choose a prime minister and trust him."
He is very important to you."
No matter how mediocre his qualifications are, Prince Otto is still a member of the royal family, and he has fully understood it.
"I will keep your opinion in mind. If my father doesn't object, then I will do it." Then he answered carefully.
"If you want to exert your own rule, you still have a lot to learn. Fortunately, you are not alone. Your motherland, Bavaria, will always help you; and I and the Principality of Ioannina will also stand by your side, because you are
I have chosen to have such favorable conditions, and I have reason to expect you to do well."
Seeing that Prince Otto was so obedient, Aigron felt relieved, and then warned him earnestly, "Remember, if you want to become a king, power and conspiracy are necessary, and you have to learn it. But no matter how brilliant the power and conspiracy are,
Conspiracy is not as powerful as the heartfelt support of the people, so do your best to let that poor nation gain peace and prosperity. They have shed too much blood, and they hope to have a free and peaceful nation.
A prosperous new era, and you will be their protector. As long as you can live up to their trust, they will support you, and your crown will be as secure as a rock. At that time, no one can shake you."
The prince listened quietly, and it could be seen that he was quite serious.
"You know so much..." After a moment, he said sincerely. "No wonder you can achieve such a thing. I hope...I hope you can also practice your motto in that country. After all, you seem to be working hard all the time."
Prepare for this.”
"Then let's encourage each other!"
Aiglon smiled softly, and then patted Prince Otto on the shoulder to convey his expectations and blessings to him.
"If one day comes, we may become the strongest allies and the door to the world will be open to us. What do you think?"
"Great!" the young prince cheered excitedly, "I'm waiting for your day!"