"Anyway, I will give him an answer that satisfies him."
Aiglon's confident words made Maria feel a little suspicious.
She knew Metternich well and knew that he was definitely not someone who could be fooled easily, so if she wanted to impress him, it was absolutely impossible to just rely on a few beautiful words. She had to come up with something truly useful that could make him feel valuable.
Something worth it.
What could it be? She couldn't help but guess.
However, although her curiosity had been aroused, Maria still did not ask.
She knew in her heart that even though she could contact this young man because of Sophie, from her own standpoint, she was still an "outsider" after all. Since he was unwilling to talk, she couldn't ask any more questions.
Just like the last time he sneaked back to France without telling her a word, she was sitting across from him now, but the tracks of their lives were too far apart.
"Then I wish you success." Maria replied coldly, "It's a pity that I can't see Clestel this time, but according to Metternich, she is a very beautiful child who will definitely be beautiful when she grows up.
Stunningly beautiful.”
"I think so." Aigron nodded.
"How much trouble you have caused because of your lust for pleasure! God knows how it will end." Maria sighed, seemingly feeling a little emotional, "However, for her, being able to love so fiercely and live once is not a big deal.
It’s considered a life well spent. She told me that she has never regretted it until now, and she only hopes that everything will be well for you and your daughter in the future. I know her, so I can assure you that these are the words from the heart, not a forced smile.
, She really misses the time she spent with you..."
Aigron had nothing to say and could only bow his head and face this matter. No matter how eloquent he was, he could not erase his own stain. He owed her a great debt.
If Sophie hated him now, or chose to forget him, then he might feel better, but she neither hated nor regretted it, which made Aiglon even more ashamed.
"I will definitely reunite us." He murmured to himself, both as an answer and as if he was saying to himself.
"It's no use just saying nice words." Maria sneered at him coldly, "What are you going to do? What can you do?"
"I'll have a chance when my career is successful," Aigron replied subconsciously.
Then he noticed Maria sneering.
He suddenly recalled that they had had a similar conversation before leaving Bavaria, and Maria had complained about him mercilessly at that time.
Yes, when will it be until "the career is successful"? Can the mother and daughter afford to wait?
He couldn't answer this question.
In an instant, all the high spirits and complacency he had accumulated before disappeared, and he was hunched over, looking ashamed.
However, he is an activist after all. The moment of depression did not knock him down, and he soon regained his energy. "You are right, just sighing and apologizing is useless, we have to face the problem head-on."
At this moment, the small schooner they were sitting on suddenly shook violently, interrupting Aigron's next words.
Aiglon almost hit the chair and managed to maintain his balance. At this time, Maria was caught off guard and almost fell to the ground.
After all, Aigron was agile, so he subconsciously leaned forward and held her shoulders to prevent her from falling.
Then he immediately looked at the boatman outside the curtain and cursed loudly in Italian. "What are you doing?"
Before the boatman could answer, a deafening cheer shook his eardrums.
Following the sound, Aigron opened the curtains and looked out the window, and found that the boat he was on was trying to pass through a stone pier bridge, and because there were many other boats that also wanted to pass, these boats could only
Slow down and queue up to pass. Maybe that's why it suddenly bumps.
On the bridge, Aigron discovered that someone was throwing flowers down.
"What are you doing?" Aigron asked the boatman curiously.
"Sir, this is a popular pattern here recently." The boatman turned around and replied with a smile, "It is said that if a couple takes a cruise and passes this bridge at a specific time, if they are blessed with flowers, then
Their love will definitely be blessed by the Lord and last forever."
After he finished speaking, he had a proud look on his face, "Look at how sensible I am, please give me a reward quickly."
Aiglon realized at this time that the boatman might have thought that the two of them were a young man having an affair with a noble lady. He was such a romantic Italian.
Of course, the appearance of the two of them and their behavior when they got on the boat were indeed a bit "suspicious". Otherwise, why would a man and a woman be crowded together in a small boat?
Moreover, Aiglon is now well-dressed; Maria, although not as luxuriously dressed as she was in the Bavarian palace, is still exquisitely and beautifully dressed. Seeing their appearance, the boatman has this misunderstanding, and then wants to please them in exchange for some reward money.
, which is quite normal.
Aigron was a little embarrassed, but strangely, he wasn't angry at all. He just glanced at Maria secretly.
Then he noticed that Maria's face was expressionless, as if she had something else on her mind.
Looking at her bright and beautiful face, Aigron confused her with her sister again in a daze.
Well, if we were sitting on this boat with Sophie, this kind of blessing would be just right... He sighed quietly in his heart.
"You can let go." Just as he was thinking, Maria suddenly spoke.
Only then did Aigron realize that he was still holding the other person's shoulder, and quickly retracted his hand, then explained to her with a wry smile, "Sorry, Your Highness, I was a little rude just now... Please forgive me."
"It doesn't matter, I've seen you even more rude, so this is nothing." Maria replied sarcastically.
So, the two of them returned to their sitting posture, and then enjoyed the beautiful scenery outside the window together.
Under the bright sunshine, the petals are falling outside the window, and combined with the shops on the shore and the busy market, the whole scene is really refreshing.
"How long do you plan to stay here?" Maria asked.
"I can't stay here for a long time." Aigron quickly replied, "I will leave in about two days."
"Really? He's quite a busy man." Maria frowned.
However, she also understood that this young man had a special status and could not always stay in the land of right and wrong. He also had many important things to do, and he could not always travel here.
"So, how about we go shopping here these two days?" She suddenly suggested. "This city has a long history. It's rare for me to come here and I want to take a good look... But I know someone here.
There are no people around, so it would be a bit boring to walk around alone.”
As if she was worried that Aigron would disagree, she took the initiative to give so many explanations, contrary to her usual bossy attitude.
However, this kind of worry was unnecessary. Aigron was overjoyed to have such an opportunity and immediately nodded and agreed.
"This is my honor! Just call me and I'll be happy to commemorate it here with you."
Seeing his cheerful look, Maria couldn't help but laugh.
And the smile she had on her sullen face seemed to brighten the small cabin.
"It turns out that you were like a child sometimes..." she sighed softly.
"In terms of age, I'm not that big." Aiglon replied. "And...whether it's her or you, I'm happy to please you like a child."
Maria nodded subconsciously at first, then froze, and then suddenly looked at Aiglon with a sneer.
"What, are you trying to replicate your previous technique? Do you want to succeed again?"
"What you said is too much. How can you misinterpret my respect for you?" Aigron felt a little guilty and hurriedly lowered his eyes, showing aggrieved, "I am younger than you, and you are also...
You have helped me so much, shouldn’t it be right for me to please you? Besides, you have a charm that ordinary people can’t match, and I feel happy just sitting next to you.”
"You are quite good at saying this kind of thing, I really can't tell." Maria shook her head, with a look of helplessness on her face, "If anyone else is here, they will definitely be surprised."
"Come on, others don't know, don't you still know?" Aigron asked with a smile, "Since Your Highness Sophie has told you everything, you should know that I have always been so kind to those close to me.
It's so refreshing..."
Maria was speechless for a moment.
It wasn't that she thought of her sister, but that she thought of their current situation.
She just got up and joked with this young man, and she had to say that it was like a breath of fresh air, just like she had imagined in the past.
However, looking back, time has passed and although she has not changed, this little prince is different from the past after all.
"But who wants to be someone close to you?" Maria asked back with a hint of bitterness.
Eggron didn't quite understand why Maria's mood suddenly dropped from excitement, but he instinctively guessed that she might have suddenly thought of the awkward relationship between the two.
"If you weren't happy, you wouldn't have called me to come to you." Then, Aigron pointed out the reality sternly, "You have the same character as hers, you can never tolerate sand in your eyes, let alone
If you hate me, you will never sit so close to me, let alone invite me to accompany you on the tour."
Maria was a little flustered by Aigron's blunt point of view, but she quickly returned to normal.
"I admit that because of my sister's love for you, I do have a high opinion of you. However... Duke Lechstadt, please keep in mind our respective identities, and please grasp the appropriateness between us, so that
Only then can we avoid dishonoring the reputation of our respective great families."
Humph, you were the one who called me to your side, and you were the one who told me to control myself. Do you think I am a toy that can be summoned and gone at the same time?
A flash of anger suddenly flashed in Aigron's heart.
Of course he didn't know that this was the entanglement in Maria's heart. She really didn't know how to position her relationship with this young man.
If she wanted to completely let him go, she would not be willing to do so, so she would tease this cute young man intentionally or unintentionally; but if she took it a step further, it seemed that it was too late.
However, although he was angry in his heart, Aigron did not show his anger, but still seemed very considerate.
"Of course, you are reminding me... I may have been a little too excited just now, please forgive me." He apologized slightly awkwardly, and then lost no time in making a joke, "It's like two hedgehogs trying to get closer.
Then, if they all stay still, who can perfectly grasp the exact distance? I have to get close to you first, and then I can know how far away I should stand."
"That's really troublesome for you." Maria laughed again, seeming to put aside her previous grudge.
Although she knew that this kid's glib words were not entirely true, Maria was still amused and giggled.
After all, although this young man is not very old, he has already made great achievements. Looking at the royal families from all over the world, how many people can be flattered by him like this?
Seeing her beaming smile, Aigron felt another surge in his heart.
Like, so similar.
If it were in a public place or with other people present, maybe he wouldn't be so emotional.
But now, there were only the two of them in this small space. He could see her appearance, hear her voice, and smell her scent... He couldn't hide away even if he wanted to, and it was impossible not to think about it.
It would be great if this was Sophie...Aigron sighed in his heart.
Suddenly, a strange thought flashed through his mind.
This idea was vague at first, but gradually became clear.
He suddenly thought of an almost crazy idea, an idea that no one else had thought of.
Driven by this thought, he unconsciously reached out and held Maria's hand.
"What are you doing?" Maria was a little surprised and wanted to break free, but seeing the hot fire in the young man's eyes, she was stunned and at a loss for a moment.
"You and her are really similar, both in appearance and behavior." Aigron suddenly sighed, "Even for someone like me who has spent time with her day and night, it's not that easy to tell them apart."
"You bastard!" Maria's answer was an angry scolding and an embarrassed look.
Only then did he realize that his actions and words might have reminded Maria of the way he "distinguished" their sisters when they first met.
In terms of status, Maria is a princess, but it is obvious that she has not been trained and has no strength. In theory, if he wants to do something, no one seems to be able to stop him.
But now he doesn't want to repeat his amazing move, but...
"Your Highness, maybe we can let you two sisters switch."