"This is the beginning of our reckoning, but it will never be the final one."
For Aigron, this time he is not just trying to take back what once belonged to him, but also using actions to prove that he already has the ability to settle old grudges.
Of course, he can't touch the enemies within France for the time being, but he can already show his power to the enemies outside France.
Samuel Russo and his associates will become the victims of this reckoning, and they will use their deaths to reflect the resurrection of the empire.
Because he left the rest of the work to Andre Davout, Aigron was free for the rest of the day.
Andre Davout was interrogating Samuel Russo and tracking down his hidden property. He was very busy, but Agron was a little more leisurely.
He chose to dress up carefully, and then used the identity his mother forged for him and sneaked into the city of Milan under a pseudonym, enjoying the fun of an ordinary tourist.
He walked all the way to see the beautiful scenery, and then along the canal of Milan City, he came to the dock area called Daena by the locals.
When he arrested Samuel Russo, Agron also brought people to the canal area, but it was a dark and windy night, so he couldn't see the surrounding scenery at all, and he had important things to do and had no time to appreciate it;
At this time, when he came to take a look at the flowers as an ordinary tourist, he saw an extremely prosperous and gorgeous scene.
There are large and small transport ships everywhere, passing between the locks of the canal, orderly and busy; on both sides of the canal, there are various shops, restaurants and galleries, row upon row, and bustling.
On the river embankment, there are also some young men and women dressed up beautifully, holding hands or hugging each other, and talking sweetly to the slowly flowing river. This dating method is romantic and economical, and it is exactly the kind of young men and women who are short of money.
their favorite pastime.
This bustling scene is probably nothing new to a citizen who grew up here, but for Aigron, it is almost an experience he has never had before.
He was born in the royal palace since he was a child. From the moment he was born, he was surrounded by a whole team of attendants. Madame Montesquieu (a descendant of the great jurist) who was very famous in the upper class was in charge of his affairs.
In his daily life, he enjoyed all the luxuries in the world, but he never saw the prosperity of the people.
Later, he went to Austria and was left in Schönbrunn Palace. The Habsburg royal family was even less interested in showing him the prosperity of Vienna.
After he fled, he either fled everywhere or went to Greece where the war was still going on, and he had no chance to experience it.
Although Milan is no longer part of the empire, this peaceful and prosperous scene makes Aigron sad.
Paris must be several times more prosperous than here, right?
That place must belong to me. Only I can make it more dazzling. Otherwise, wouldn’t it be a shining pearl?
With this reverie, Aigron walked leisurely along the embankment of the canal while roaming the river with his eyes.
There are many small awnings for rent on the canal, which are convenient for tourists to enjoy the beautiful scenery, and Aigron hopes to find the person he has agreed with here.
After wandering along the pier for a long time, he finally found his target among the small schooners wandering around on the canal. It was an ordinary-looking small schooner. It looked no different from the surrounding boats, except that
There is a small flagpole hanging on the top, and a piece of silk hanging from the flagpole, with the name "Sofia Memmingen" written in cursive letters on it.
The pink ribbon on the flagpole is firmly tied, floating on the canal, fluttering in the wind, like a noble lady showing off to her lover.
Seeing this scene, Aigron showed a relieved smile. To be honest, he was really worried that the other party would miss the date.
He walked to a bridge between the river embankments, then waved his cane and gestured to the small canoe on the river.
Not long after, the people on the small boat also noticed the young man. He slowly approached the embankment on the right and stopped at the small berth.
Aiglon immediately walked off the bridge and quickly walked to the side of the small caravan.
He didn't bother to say hello to the boatman and shouted directly into the cabin of the small schooner. "Miss, I'm here! Sorry to keep you waiting for so long!"
While shouting, Aigron mustered up his final vigilance and paid attention to the surrounding situation, for fear that he would fall into some trap.
Fortunately, this was just his overthinking. Under his gaze, the curtain of the small awning slowly opened, and then, an expressionless but charming face appeared in front of him, and in his eyes
The rippling autumn waves seem to contrast with the canal below the boat, making people think a lot.
Oh my gosh! It looks exactly like her!
Although he already knew this fact in his heart, he still couldn't help but feel this way every time he saw Princess Maria for the first time.
For a moment, he was almost lost in thought. After a while, he came back to his senses, and then carefully looked at Maria in the cabin inside the curtain. Maria was alone.
"What, what are you doing standing still? Come up here quickly?" Maria frowned, and then urged in a low voice.
"Sorry..." Aiglon smiled sheepishly, "Your beauty always makes me forget about time."
Maria rolled her eyes at him, and then waved impatiently, and Aiglon jumped directly into the cabin.
After a slight sway, the small schooner regained its balance, and then Aigron opened the curtain and walked into the cabin.
The small space brought the two people very close to each other, with their eyes almost facing each other. Aigron could almost immediately smell the faint scent of perfume in the air.
He immediately compared it with Sophie's scent in his mind. They were twin sisters, and they even had similar tastes in this aspect.
The atmosphere was so delicate that it was a bit awkward, and Aigron suddenly didn't know how to speak.
Although Princess Maria was six years older than Aigron, she was still only twenty-three at this time, which is when a woman is most youthful and beautiful. It was really strange for two people to be alone in such a small space at this time.
What's more, she was exactly the same as the woman he had lingered with countless times. The memory and reality overlapped, making him even more confused.
In order to break the embarrassment, he reluctantly spoke, "Your Highness, why are you here alone?"
"Since we are here for a trip, of course I don't want to make a big fuss and spoil the fun. It's quite nice to look at the scenery alone on the boat." Then, Maria sneered, "Of course, safety must also be considered, so my guards also took the boat.
I got on the boat and followed me. If any ignorant guy dares to offend me, he will be thrown into the river to feed the fish immediately."
Aigron pretended not to understand what she said, but instead nodded heavily, "Don't worry, I'm a powerful swordsman. With me here, why do you need any guards? I will protect you even if I risk my life.
The safety..."
To be honest, it was naturally impossible for him to wander around the city of Milan alone. He also brought two guards over, but at this time, Aigron asked them to wait on the bridge to avoid disturbing the scenery.
While they were talking, the small schooner continued to glide on the water, moving slowly forward with other small boats.
Through the thin screen window of the boat, Aigron could clearly see men and women kissing in some cabins.
This kind of cruise ship itself is suitable for couples to spend time together. It is private and quiet, and there are beautiful scenery nearby. It is really a rare romantic experience for citizens.
However, the relationship between Aiglon and Maria at this moment cannot be called a wild couple.
Maria also noticed the movement next to her. She frowned slightly, then closed the curtains, and then looked at the young man coldly.
"Prince Lechstadt, how are you doing recently? I heard that you did a very sensational adventure before."
"That is indeed the case." Aiglon replied with some pride. "After I said goodbye to you, I returned to France and then appeared in front of the villagers. I think you must have seen it through the newspaper, but as a person involved,
I can describe to you in detail my adventure..."
Then, he eloquently told Maria in detail about his experience of returning to France, vividly describing how his speech in front of the villagers aroused their enthusiasm, and how he was about to arrive when the army was about to arrive.
He escaped at the last moment.
Maria listened quietly, looking at the high-spirited look of the young man in front of her. There was admiration in her eyes, but also a little worry about his experience of taking risks. However, after Aigron finished speaking, the two looked at each other.
By then, she had returned to her calm demeanor.
"In short, although the process was slightly twists and turns, the result was better than I expected." Aigron finally concluded, "Thank you God for blessing me and making my actions go smoothly, and I am now able to sit in front of you.
"
"How bold." Maria commented coldly, "Why didn't you tell me all this before leaving? Am I so untrustworthy in your eyes?"
Aigron was silent.
He couldn't admit to her face that he really didn't trust her enough. In a sense, if he told her before leaving, he would be confused.
His silence made Maria sneer even more.
"Haha, it's really frustrating to think about it. I tried my best to help you, but you are wary of me. If it's just wary, that's it. You are still deliberately playing tricks on me... taking my kindness as a joke! But just think
It's normal to think about it, you have long been accustomed to repaying kindness with hatred, so this little thing about me is nothing."
Aiglon immediately understood where her anger came from.
She ran to Sophie, and immediately learned from Sophie that the letter she got from her was not actually "" and that she had fooled her.
The arrogant Princess Maria must be very angry about this.
"Your Highness, what you said is too strong. In my heart, you are definitely my benefactor." He laughed sarcastically, trying to ease the atmosphere. "You have worked so hard for me and Your Highness Sophie, and I
How could you not see it? You know, I don't have a good relationship with my mother, so when I asked my mother before, I just took it as a chance. I didn't know when she would help me deliver the letter.
, let alone whether she is willing to really help me... Therefore, when I asked you, I had no idea which letter would arrive first, and I have no doubt about your sincerity. I know that only you
Only then will I risk the disapproval of the world and stand completely on my sister’s side.”
Aiglon's explanation was reasonable, so Princess Maria's attitude softened a lot, but she still seemed a little angry.
To untie the bell, one must tie the bell. Since the problem started because of Sophie, let’s use Sophie as the key to solve the problem.
"Did you successfully meet His Highness Sophie?" Aigron asked with concern, and changed the topic.
"Of course, otherwise I wouldn't have the nerve to come see you?" Maria replied angrily. "Although that old guy is vicious and mean, he still wants to show his respect. How could he not let his biological sister see his own sister?
?”
Then, she took out a thick letter from her sleeve and handed it to Aiglon, "We chatted for a long time. She cared about you very much and asked me to send the letter to you."
Sure enough...she really did it!
Aigron's heart suddenly accelerated.
He reached out his hand and took the letter, trembling unconsciously.
Those beautiful memories from the past came to his mind again, giving him mixed feelings.
It was also at that time that he truly experienced the beauty of life.
He did not open the letter immediately, because he felt that only by reading it in private could he be worthy of his feelings.
"Thank you... I will always remember your kindness." After putting the letter in his chest pocket, Aigron raised his head and then solemnly thanked Maria, "Your Highness, if you have any difficulties in the future,
, just tell me, no matter whether I continue to live abroad or I am an emperor, I will do it for you with the same enthusiasm, without any discount."
Seeing Aiglon's performance, Maria was quite satisfied, so her attitude softened a lot.
"I also met Metternich and gave him the letter you gave him."
"What did he say?" Aigron asked quickly.
This matter is related to the future of Crystal, and it is also the matter that Sophie is most concerned about at the moment. Of course, Aiglon is also worried about it.
"He was noncommittal. He didn't say no, but he also refused to give an accurate answer." Maria frowned, "This old cunning guy is probably hinting at you and asking you to show some sincerity."
Aigron also sneered.
"Really? Then I'll give it to him."
From the young man's sharp smile, Maria seemed to smell something amiss.
"What do you want to do?" she asked quickly.
"Don't ask." Aigron smiled and shook his head, then lowered his voice, "Anyway, I will give him an answer he is satisfied with."