After visiting the Bank of Poncena, Edmond Dantès quietly returned to his residence.
Logically speaking, his harvest today far exceeded his expectations, but he was not happy at all and was even a little lost.
He learned about the current situation of Fernand and Mercedes from Mr. Beauvain. In any case, their marriage was considered "happy" in the eyes of outsiders. Fernand turned into Morcerf
The earl has risen rapidly in the army, and Mercedes has also transformed into a noble lady, and they recently had a son...
There's no bad news like "your enemy is doing well and you just have to watch."
He kept asking himself, how does Mercedes view her current family and current marriage? Can the fiancée who loved him in the past accept his reappearance and his brutal revenge on her husband? The time has come.
The moment he can appear in front of her, what attitude should he face her with?
All kinds of thoughts came to him, but he was unable to do anything.
He could pierce other people's chests with a sharp sword, or he could calmly face the sharp sword piercing his own chest, but if he faced Mercedes' sad and crying eyes, he didn't know whether he could hold it.
But no matter what, he must take revenge, even if he is regarded as an enemy by Mercedes, he must take revenge because of the injustice he suffered and the death of his father must be fairly compensated. In a sense, revenge is already his life.
The meaning of coming down.
Even if the price is breaking up with Mercedes, he must finish this matter.
Yes, justice must be served!
His eyes became firm again, and he resumed his usual calm pace.
The mansion he lives in now was helped by Alice after some selection. It is located at the junction of the 6th and 7th arrondissements, on the edge of the wealthy area. The mansion itself is not ostentatious and high-profile, and it fits the bill perfectly.
As a wealthy foreigner like him, and the surrounding area is quiet, few people disturb him.
In addition to finding a place to live, Lady Alice also helped him hire two servants and a cook to match his status. However, the personal servant who actually took care of his daily life was sent by Alice from her own home.
The servants left behind by the Marquis of Treville are all veterans who fought with the general. There is no problem with loyalty and cohesion. Only by placing him beside the count as an adviser in Paris can the general and Alice
rest assured.
Edmond Dantès was a casual guest, letting Lady Alice arrange all the chores and leaving all chores to the personal servants sent by Lady Alice. The others were also professional servants, and they were very interested in the quirks of various employers.
They were used to it, so they strictly followed all his orders, which made his life a lot easier.
Not far from his residence are the Invalides and the Museum, where he sometimes goes for a walk to pass the time and admire the surrounding buildings and scenery.
But today he was mentally exhausted, and when he got home he just wanted to lie down and rest.
But as soon as he reached the bedroom, the personal servant who played the role of butler knocked on his door.
"Sir, the general is here to visit you." He whispered at the door.
Edmond Dantès, who was originally tired, suddenly became energetic and immediately stood up from the bed.
In order to avoid suspicion and reduce the risk of exposure, the general rarely contacted him, let alone visited him. But today he came in person, which meant that there must be something very important.
He was also happy that only by devoting all his energy to His Majesty's career could he forget the pain of the past and the fear of the future.
Soon, he came to the reception room, and General Treville was also taken to the reception room by the servant.
To Edmund's surprise, there was another person following the general.
This man was wearing casual clothes and a top hat on his head. Because the brim of the hat was very low, he couldn't see his face clearly. However, judging from the wrinkles on the lower half of his face and the short hair exposed under the hat, he must be old.
.
Edmund instantly understood that this person must be an important figure, and he must be a supporter of the Bonaparte family. Otherwise, the general would not have had to bring him here to see him.
However, even if he guessed it, he did not ask, but waited for the general to introduce him.
"Long time no see, General." Edmond Dantès first greeted the Marquis of Treville.
"Long time no see, Count." The Marquis of Treville nodded to Edmund and said hello, "Are you still getting used to living here?"
"I am very satisfied. Thank you Madam Alice for choosing a good place for me." Edmond Dantès replied, "I am also very satisfied with the convenience that the servant you sent here has provided for my life. He is both professional and alert.
It shows that you have a good command of me."
General Treville was immediately proud of being praised by the count, "You're very flattering. This is what we should do."
Then, he looked at the silent man behind him, and introduced him, "This is the Count of Monte Cristo, the special envoy sent by His Majesty."
Then he introduced the visitor to Edmund, "Count, I want to introduce to you a very important and highly respected figure. He once served as the vice president of the Bonapartist Club when the late emperor abdicated.
He is not only a passionate warrior with rich struggle experience, but also a calm and pragmatic thinker with profound insight into the French political situation. He is a living legend."
After hearing this exaggerated introduction, Edmond Dantès couldn't help but widen his eyes.
If ordinary people said this, he would just think it was a joke, but he knew that General Treville had a serious and blunt personality and almost never said exaggerated words. And if he introduced a person in such an exaggerated way, it definitely meant that this person was not trivial.
He immediately stood up straight and looked at each other.
"You are exaggerating, General. I am just a survivor." The visitor said to the other two people in a gentle tone.
Then, he took off his hat and bowed to pay tribute to Edmond Dantès. "My lord, it is a pleasure to see you, please help me convey my tribute to your majesty!"
Edmund immediately concentrated his attention and looked at the gentleman carefully.
He looks to be in his early sixties. His hair used to be black, but it is now gray, but his black eyes are still sharp. His face is full of wrinkles, but it can still be vaguely seen that he used to be a beautiful woman.
He is a man; and he is tall and strong. He is quite well maintained for his age. He seems to have great energy and is ready to do big things at any time.
However, at this time, he looked pleasant and did not show any aggression.
"This gentleman is the Marquis of Noirtier." The Marquis of Treville formally introduced him to Edmund.
Marquis Noirtier?
Edmond Dantès searched his memory and found that he had never heard of this person, but strangely, he had a vague impression of it in his mind.
Could it be that you have heard of this person from His Majesty or others before?
Edmond didn't have time to wonder. From the title of Marquis of Noirtier, he already knew the weight of the other party, so he did not dare to neglect at all and immediately greeted the other party.
"Nice to meet you, Your Majesty the Marquis." He said, extending his hand.
And Noirtier was not polite, and immediately reached out and took Edmond's hand.
He exerted great strength, as if he was not a sixty-year-old man, and Edmund naturally did not flinch. He stood upright like a soldier being reviewed by a general.
"Good! You are a man of backbone." The Marquis of Noirtier nodded with satisfaction, and then let go of his hand, "I have heard some news about you, and I know that you are a warrior, but everything is different.
Seeing is believing, after meeting you today, I am relieved that our group has a successor, and it is great that His Majesty has outstanding talents as assistants around him!"
In just a few words, he revealed his expectations for Edmond and his loyalty to the Bonaparte family's business. Edmond Dantès couldn't help but be quite moved.
"We are in urgent need of prestigious and capable elites like you to contribute to our cause. I am here for this purpose."
After exchanging pleasantries, the three of them sat down together.
"I think you don't know much about me, because His Majesty was brought to Austria since he was a child. He has been isolated from France for too long, so he cannot be too familiar with the affairs of the previous generation." Although the Marquis of Noirtier was because of this,
His face was flushed with excitement, but he still spoke calmly, "Please allow me to introduce myself briefly. Before the Great Revolution, I was a hereditary aristocrat, but I agreed with the ideals of the Enlightenment, so I once devoted myself to the revolution. 1789
I stood on the side of the Third Estate during the struggle of 2008, and later I enthusiastically cheered the birth of the Republic; however... some radical and tragic bloody events that followed made me gradually become dissatisfied with the out-of-control revolutionary cause.
With some caution, I joined the Girondins and opposed the radical ideas of the Montagnards. I opposed the execution of Louis XVI even though I did not like this traitor; I did not like Robespierre and the Jacobins, but
They also wanted to execute me, and in the end I had to escape from Paris to avoid their pursuit.
On the way to escape, I witnessed riots and massacres taking place in various places. I was worried but could do nothing. After the Thermidor coup, the Jacobins were guillotined, but the subsequent Directory was corrupt and incompetent, leaving France
We fell into a precarious situation! Fortunately, God gave us Napoleon at that time. He gave us order and prosperity, and led us to the pinnacle of national honor with victory after victory! When he rebuilt the French order, he recruited me
, and I immediately threw myself under his command, and to this day I feel honored to be able to serve him. I contributed all my intelligence and energy to the empire, and I watched it reach its peak."
"Yes, the Marquis of Noirtier was one of the core figures of the Senate at the time, and served as the inspector of provincial governors, making an indelible contribution to restoring order in various places." The Marquis of Treville interjected,
"However, his greatest contribution was during the Hundred Days Dynasty in 1815 when he led an underground organization in Paris and made significant contributions to His Majesty's takeover of Paris after the restoration and the maintenance of order in Paris."
"It's just a negligible contribution." The Marquis of Noirtier shook his head, seeming a little sad, "I have tried my best to resurrect the empire, but in the end I could only watch it fall again under the blow of fate.
Completely wiped out! This made me so sad, and my mental state has not been very good since then... Fortunately, fate has favored us again after all! We have a new, energetic and resourceful leader!
The fortune of the Bonaparte family remains!”
Because of his excitement, the Marquis Noirtier's eyes seemed to be filled with blood, glowing with a frightening light, "One day, we will be able to sort out all the regrettable and heart-wrenching tragedies that have happened before! Robert
Neither Speer's guillotine nor Bourbon's irises can stabilize this country. Only we can lead this country forward."
"You are absolutely right." Edmond Dantès listened leisurely and fascinated. He couldn't help but knock the table lightly, echoing what he said.
Then, Edmond Dantès continued to chat with the other party and asked about some past events.
After all, Edmond was just a young sailor, and later he was imprisoned for more than ten years. He knew almost nothing about the French superstructure and political life. But the Marquis of Noirtier was different. He had always been active in the center of politics, almost
Participating in or witnessing every major event in those years was simply a living history of those thirty years.
He also had a very friendly attitude towards Edmund, telling him almost everything, and even carefully explaining to him some of the inside stories of the year.
What impressed Edmund the most was his calm and gentle demeanor, his demeanor of "never getting discouraged even though he was in trouble". At first glance, he was a man who was doing great things.
"I once met the king, and I once chatted and laughed with Robespierre. I also received his medal when the late emperor was alive. I have seen the glory and destruction of the kingdom, and also witnessed the glory and destruction of the republic and the empire.
"There are not many things in the world that can surprise me." The Marquis of Noirtier smiled and said to Edmund with a little pride, "However, I can't defeat time after all. The future belongs to young people like you after all."
Generation, Earl. I only hope that while I am still alive, I can use my remaining experience as your reference and witness your Majesty’s victory... In this way, I will die without regrets."
"Your Majesty told me that this day will definitely come, and it won't be very late." Edmond Dantès said quickly, "Your Majesty, your Majesty also needs an elder like you to advise us and comfort us.
Everyone, please take care of yourself."
"I will live peacefully until the day I see Your Majesty, don't worry." The Marquis of Noirtier replied with a smile, "Count, where are you from?"