Under Aiglon's gaze, Princess Sophie's face slowly emerged from the shadows.
Her expression was very serious, it was obvious that she had been accumulating resentment for a long time, and now she finally found the opportunity to vent it out.
"Good evening, Your Highness." Aigron greeted her, "I can finally see you again."
Princess Sophie did not answer, but looked at him quietly, as if waiting for his reply.
"Well, I don't think I'm proud of myself." Aigron sighed, "I'm just completing the tasks assigned by His Majesty."
"Oh! You said it so reluctantly." Princess Sophie sneered, "I saw you were in high spirits and made the little girl smile."
"Then what can I do?" Aigron asked, "On a day like this, deliberately causing trouble to make everyone dissatisfied and ruining Archduke Karl's birthday party, just to show his toughness and arrogance?"
Aigron's rhetorical question made Princess Sophie speechless.
Her breathing became rapid, and it took a while before she spoke again.
"I...I understand your desire to improve the situation now, but if you do this, you will only make yourself more uncomfortable and drag others down. If you give Teresa the illusion and make her really fall in love with you,
, then how will it end?" She tried to suppress her anger and tried to reason, "What will she think if she finds out the truth? Children like her should not suffer this kind of fate, and neither should you.
Do this.”
"Then what do you want me to do?" Aigron asked again.
"If I want you to do something, will you do it?" Princess Sophie asked this time.
"It depends on the situation. I will do it in most cases, as long as it doesn't touch the most fundamental issues." Aigron replied in a low voice.
Princess Sophie kept looking at Aigron, and her expression softened slightly until he finished speaking.
"What has happened cannot be changed, so I don't want to accuse you anymore. But don't make any more mistakes, and don't harm Theresa because of your own utilitarian needs."
If he just listened to these words, Aigron would have thought that she had a deep friendship with Teresa, but knowing His Highness's true thoughts, he could only snicker secretly.
In his opinion, His Highness Sophie's request was not difficult to fulfill. He had never planned to stay in Austria permanently and become Archduke Karl's son-in-law.
However, this does not prevent him from using this as an opportunity to negotiate better terms with Princess Sophie.
"Why do you have to think that everything I just did was out of utilitarianism?" Aigron asked, "And even if it is true, how many things in our world are purely and not at all utilitarian?
Purpose?"
"Yes, I am good enough to you!" Princess Sophie replied without thinking, "Ask yourself, am I not good enough to you?"
...Aigron suddenly had nothing to say.
No matter by any standard, Princess Sophie has taken great care of herself since she married here, and it can even be said to be caring and considerate. If he doesn't admit it, it would be too much.
"You are running out of words, aren't you?" Princess Sophie's anger dissipated slightly, "Since you keep saying that you are grateful to me and want to repay me, and you also call me sister, then I think I am indeed qualified to say something about your behavior.
Do you think I have?”
"Yes." Aigron could only nod.
"That's right, you finally admit it." Her Royal Highness the Princess smiled slightly, "Since I have this qualification, then I ask you to act like a decent person and don't try to harm Teresa, can't you?"
After a pause, she added, "Besides, you are still too young. Even if you really want to consider getting married, you have to do it later. How can you afford the responsibility of the family now? You still need to grow up."
Only when you grow older can you become a real man..."
"What you said makes sense, but..." Aiglon finally nodded, and then seemed a little troubled, "But now that things have reached this point, how can I escape safely? Don't forget, this is
What will His Majesty think if I forcefully go to Theresa and refuse something that His Majesty the Emperor personally wishes? Besides, will Archbishop Karl be angry? He probably won’t think that I have the right to look down on Theresa, right?
…”
"This question is quite simple. Teresa is a delicate and sensitive child at first glance. As long as you respond indifferently and don't be so... so shameless like tonight, she will feel it and actively reject you." Princess Sophie.
He thought for a while and then replied, "In this way, everyone can maintain their dignity and this ridiculous thing will come to an end."
Then, she looked at Aiglon apologetically, "I know that from a utilitarian point of view, you will suffer losses because of this. Aiglon, you don't have to be angry. If you become an adult in a few years, there will be something similar."
If you have any idea, I can introduce you to a child from our family. Our Wittelsbach family has a longer history than the Habsburg family... I will never insult you."
After finishing speaking, she lowered her gaze with some guilt.
She also knew in her heart that her child would eventually get married when he grew up, but when she saw him dancing with Teresa tonight, she still felt uncontrollable anger. At that moment, she knew that she was not ready to truly accept it.
Mental preparation for this reality.
Even if they spend a few more years together, she will be happy enough, and maybe she will be willing to let go...
Aigron couldn't read minds, but from Princess Sophie's tone and movements, he could somewhat guess what she was thinking.
According to his personality, he would definitely not feel comfortable being told what to do, but he couldn't be angry with Princess Sophie.
In this place, being reluctant to leave is a rare experience.
After all, someone needs my existence...
When he thought of this, he spoke leisurely, "I can promise you, Your Highness. However, you must also promise me one thing."
"What?" Princess Sophie asked immediately.
"Tell me, you are not feeling sorry for Teresa, a person who has no friendship with you, but you are reluctant to leave me." Aigron looked at Princess Sophie expectantly, "If you say so, I will follow your opinion.
act.”
"You!" Princess Sophie opened her eyes wide in anger.
Then, she angrily cursed, "You bastard! It seems that I spoil you too much!"
"You...are you unwilling? Or am I wrong?" Aigron lowered his head and sighed gloomily, "Okay, even so, I will obey."
Princess Sophie's expression became very strange, as if something had choked her throat.
After persisting for a while, she sighed.
"Okay, you win..." She picked up the folding fan in her hand and gently tapped the young man's head. "I can't bear to leave you. I don't want to see you get married soon, let alone see you get married soon."
Is it enough that you and I have become two families so quickly?"
"It would be great if I could slap your face with it." Princess Sophie waved her fan in a gesture, but soon she also laughed.
"Okay, I can't stay outside all the time. I'm going back first. You can go back later." After laughing for a while, Her Royal Highness opened the folding fan and covered half of her face. "Aigron, tomorrow
goodbye."
"Goodbye." Aigron also nodded.
Then, she turned around and walked back.
Compared with just now, her steps were much brisker, and it was obvious that her mood had completely improved now.
Aigron watched His Highness return to the palace, and after waiting for a while, he also walked in.
He quickly walked back to the magnificent hall, and at this time, the banquet was coming to an end.
Archbishop Karl walked around the hall with his daughter, agreeing and thanking the guests one by one.
When they reached the corner where Aigron was, the father and daughter stopped.
"Young man, where did you just run away?" Archduke Karl frowned in displeasure, "We almost turned around and didn't see you."
"I just went out to breathe." Aigron replied truthfully, "Please forgive me, Your Highness, after all, I rarely have the opportunity to participate in large-scale events, and there are even fewer opportunities to play the leading role in front of everyone in such events, so
I didn’t feel comfortable with it for a while.”
"Yes, I felt a little scared just now." Princess Teresa nodded with deep understanding. "Fortunately, everyone is so reasonable, and I didn't cause anyone any trouble..."
"I don't think he is someone who is easily frightened by stage fright. Wasn't he talking and laughing very calmly just now?" The Grand Duke shook his head, and then suddenly laughed, "Is it because he was dancing with Teresa today that he was so happy?
, run outside to get some air and cool down?”
Aigron was suddenly embarrassed and could only laugh without making a sound.
"Dad!" Theresa was a little anxious, "Stop making such a joke."
"So you see, what's the use of having a daughter?" The Grand Duke shrugged.
Then, he took out his pocket watch from his chest and looked at the time.
"Okay, if you still have something to say, finish it as soon as possible." He said as he walked away, "In a few minutes, I will take Teresa back."
"I'm sorry... Your Highness." After Archduke Karl left, Princess Teresa said to the boy with a slight apology, "Sometimes my father's words are really embarrassing, and he thinks it's humor... But he
No harm done.”
"It's okay, Teresa. I'm surprised that your father is so approachable. I thought he would have any prejudice against me." Aigron replied with a smile.
As he spoke, he looked at Princess Theresa wearing a crown.
"This crown is really beautiful."
"Her Majesty the Queen put this on for me just now. It can be considered a birthday gift for my father." Princess Teresa smiled sheepishly, "I have already dressed up enough today, but wearing this makes me even more excited.
I feel like a jewelry store clerk..."
"No, you can control it well. It's really beautiful." Aigron shook his head.
"...Thank you." Princess Teresa lowered her head.
The two were speechless for a moment.
"Aiglon." At this moment, the boy and the girl heard a call from beside them. They turned their heads at the same time and found Princess Sophie calling him.
"It's getting late, go back and rest early." Princess Sophie approached the boy and whispered to the boy.
While talking, Sophie blinked, as if to remind the boy what he had promised just now.
Princess Teresa looked at Sophie suspiciously.
Although she knew the other party, she had never interacted with him before and had no idea what her intentions were.