A look of astonishment appeared on Archduke Karl's face. "You lied to me? What lied to me?"
"I wrote to you saying that I wanted to go home, but I was actually lying to you..." Tears appeared in Teresa's eyes, but she still mustered up the courage to speak frankly to her father, "It doesn't mean that I don't miss you.
and mother, but that His Highness and I took this as a cover..."
In the original plan, Teresa planned to confess to her father some time after returning home. However, she just returned home today and was moved by the enthusiasm and love of her family. She found that she could no longer deceive her father.
Went down.
Her father was already so angry because of her willfulness, how could she continue to deceive him with peace of mind?
So, after a brief hesitation, she finally decided to tell her father directly.
As for what the consequences would be, she was no longer worried. She knew that no matter what, her father would eventually forgive her for her shameful arrogance, which was the source of her guilt.
Under the watchful eye of Archduke Charles, Theresa told her father everything she and her husband had planned.
After she finished speaking, she lowered her head and never dared to look into her father's eyes again, "Dad, I'm sorry... I deceived you again, but this time it was definitely not what I wanted, but... I had no choice.
His Highness wants to take risks for his own career. I can't bear to stand by and watch in Ioannina, so I can only choose to follow him in this way. This is what I should shoulder as a wife and the mother of his son.
Obligation, for this obligation, I am willing to bear any sin, including the sin of unfilial piety! But I don’t want to hide it from you any longer. You have the right to know and the right to scold me as my daughter... I am standing here now, and
I am ready to bear all your punishment, I deserve it, I have no complaints, I just ask you to forgive me!"
The more Teresa spoke, the sadder she felt, and she couldn't help but shed tears again.
But after she said it, she felt much more relaxed and relieved the heavy pressure in her heart.
She is now very calm and calm. No matter how her father scolds her, she can bear it. She even vaguely hopes that she can "atone" in this way.
However, to her surprise, the storm of scolding did not come, and there was a strange calm in the study.
This kind of calmness made her feel a little panicked, fearing that her father would be angry with her because of her.
Fortunately, Archduke Karl's voice finally sounded next, dispelling her fear.
"Raise your head, my daughter, since you want to be the queen, you should not bow to anyone anymore, even to your father."
The voice was as majestic and calm as ever, and Teresa subconsciously raised her head and met her father's gaze.
The father's eyes were very complicated, but not very angry.
This result greatly surprised Teresa.
"Father……?"
"I'm angry, of course I'm angry!" Archduke Karl waved his hand and interrupted his daughter forcefully. "I was once again used and deceived by my daughter. How could I not feel pain? I even doubted that this little girl
Is it a goblin specially sent by God to torture me? Why does it always make me sad and upset?!"
After venting a few words sharply, Archduke Karl's expression calmed down again, "But even though I was angry, I was a little relieved. It turned out that my daughter was not crushed by weakness. It was not that she couldn't bear the pressure, but because of her own conspiracy. So it's just a sign of weakness...Okay, very good, Teresa, I was originally worried that you wouldn't be able to play that role, but now it seems that you are learning very quickly, after all, she is my daughter..."
Teresa's eyes widened in surprise. She couldn't figure out whether her father was sincere or whether he was angry and deliberately mocking her.
"I'm not mocking you, Teresa, you look like a person doing great things." Archduke Karl sighed, his brows still furrowed, "I don't like my daughter playing tricks, but if she wants to wear If she wants to get the crown and keep the crown, then she has to do this. She can't do it! Only in this way can she live longer than me. I don't have to endure the pain of receiving the bad news of losing her... I don't know how much that is. What I dreamed about in this nightmare!
Compared with that result, being deceived by you is nothing. You stumbled onto this road, so you shouldn't go down half-heartedly. I gritted my teeth and told you, you did the right thing!"
Then, he smiled wryly and sighed, "So, as a father, my education is not considered a failure."
Listening to this answer, Teresa felt lucky for her father's tolerance, but also felt a little ashamed.
The fact that his father accepted his deception so easily showed his love for him, and it also reflected his despicability and ruthlessness.
Archduke Karl picked up a handkerchief from the side and handed it to his daughter.
"Wipe your tears. I have something else to ask you."
Teresa took the handkerchief obediently and gently wiped away her tears. After her tears were wiped away, Archduke Karl asked again.
"Is he leaving now?"
"I haven't contacted him since I left, but if you count the time, he should have already left." Teresa answered.
"Then, how long can you stay here at the latest?" the Grand Duke then asked.
From this brief question, Teresa felt her father's implicit hope that he could stay one more day.
Teresa almost cried again for a moment.
"I hope to spend the New Year with you."
"So, you have to leave in half a month." The Grand Duke smiled bitterly again, "But it's okay... at least I can still have half a month to spend time with you day and night, and I won't see you again next time. You know when it is."
After a pause, he added, "Don't tell other people about this matter during this half month. I hope they can enjoy this time with peace of mind instead of being sad about your departure. Wait. I'll tell them when the time comes, and then send someone to escort you over to reunite with him."
"Well, okay." Teresa nodded in agreement, "Thank you for being so generous, Dad..."
"What can I do if I'm not generous?" the Grand Duke asked.
Then, he suggested, "Why don't your son stay here for a while? Otherwise, if you leave secretly, you will be a burden, which may be a bit troublesome on the road. After a while, I will send someone to pretend to be his parents." He brought him here to see you."
If someone else had suggested this, Teresa would immediately suspect that it was a hidden intention, but how could she doubt her father?
She knew that her father was reluctant to part with his first grandchild and wanted to keep him by his side for as long as possible to enjoy the joy of having a grandchild.
Besides, now that things have happened, both mother and son are in the hands of their father. If his father really harbors evil intentions, why bother telling him? He can't manipulate them casually.
Although she had not discussed this issue with Aigron, she nodded without hesitation at this time. "Just do as you say. Francois will definitely enjoy this time. After a while,
I will bring him back to us when the time comes."
The Grand Duke nodded slightly, and his tense face finally relaxed.
"I'm tired. Do you have anything else to do? If not, just go and rest."
Theresa originally wanted to say goodbye and leave, but in the end she thought of one thing. She had promised His Highness before leaving, that she would meet Sophie.
So she asked in a low voice again. "Dad, can you help me send a message to the palace?"
Archduke Karl was a little confused at first, but soon understood what Theresa meant. "Sophie?"
Teresa nodded slightly.
The Grand Duke did not answer, but frowned again.
Although he didn't have any ill feelings towards Sophie, and even felt a little pity for this woman, she was his daughter's "love rival" after all. From his standpoint, he really didn't want his daughter to have any concern with Sophie, let alone watch her.
His son-in-law still misses that woman.
"Why do you do this?" So he asked.
"Don't think too much. His Highness did not make this request to me. I took the initiative to say it myself. I think there are not many people who have relations with me in the country anymore. It is not easy to return to the country. If I can meet her,
It's also a good thing..." Teresa quickly explained to her father, "I don't have any prejudice against her. Now I just hope that she can get over the turmoil in the past and live a good life in the future."
After causing so much trouble for the emperor, how could she live a good life in the future?
Archduke Karl curled his lips and sneered in his heart.
Although he has a bad relationship with the royal brother, he is still a core member of the royal family after all, so he is a little dissatisfied with Sophie's bold behavior. In his opinion, there is no harm in having a romantic affair. This is how everyone has been here for generations, but he must ignore it.
, even giving birth to a child is really a bit too willful.
So although he sympathized with Sophie's current situation, he didn't sympathize with her either.
In his opinion, Sophie was entirely to blame for what happened to her now.
But his daughter's request was hard for him to refuse. After thinking about it for a while, he finally nodded.
"Okay, I will tell her. As for whether she is willing to come to you, I can't guarantee it."
"You can help and inform me, that's all. Let her choose from now on." Teresa quickly thanked her father, "Thank you, Dad."
After talking about Sophie, Teresa suddenly thought of His Majesty the Emperor.
"By the way, Dad, does the palace already know about my return?"
"Of course they know, how could such a thing be hidden from them?" Archduke Karl asked his daughter, "But don't worry, he has already acquiesced. In his view, since the future of his grandson is uncertain, it is up to you.
It’s not a bad idea to make some emotional investment in yourself. After all, the more you care about Austria, the less likely you are to be willing to conflict with Austria.”
Only then did Teresa understand the whole incident.
I have to say that His Majesty the Emperor was right. As soon as he returned home, he no longer wanted to see the scene of the Bonaparte family and the Habsburg family fighting each other. In a sense, this "feeling"
"Investment" was quite successful.
Now that His Majesty the Emperor had acquiesced, her last worry was gone. All her guilt and worries were instantly released, and she suddenly felt much more relaxed.
"Dad, it's okay. I'll go back and rest." Teresa curtsied to her father and said goodbye, "Good night, Dad."
"Good night." The Grand Duke waved his hand.
With a rare sense of peace of mind, Teresa returned to her bedroom briskly, then washed and changed into the pajamas in the closet.
This pajama was something she had used in the past, but now it felt a bit tight when she put it on, which made her a little annoyed about her biggest concern.
All the furnishings in the room remain intact, as if nothing has changed in more than a year. However, the baby cradle next to the bed shows how earth-shaking changes have taken place in the identity of the owner of the room. She has transformed from an ignorant Huaichun.
The girl became a mother.
The bigger change is that she is going to change from a princess who has nothing to worry about, to a queen who must learn how to ruthlessly play tricks.
And these changes are exactly what Theresa wants, or in other words, this is what she is willing to sacrifice for her dream.
Back then, it was here that she had imagined how many times she would live after marrying His Highness. Those fantasies would have various branch plots, but the only thing that remained unchanged was the main line. The prince and the princess lived happily ever after.
We are together and have a happy big family.
The birth of her eldest son was the most important step in realizing her life dream.
This is just the beginning, there will be several more in the future, the more the better... In the bedroom she has used for many years, Teresa recalled her past girlish reverie while teasing her son, thinking about her dream.
Feeling relieved that she was slowly realizing it, and thinking about the rest of her life, she unconsciously fell into sleep.
The rose-colored future is clearly visible, and she will definitely realize her dream.
No matter what the cost, she would never tolerate anyone standing in her way.
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The next day, Teresa was awakened by her son's cry.
She slept very soundly, having not felt so comfortable for a long time. When she woke up, she felt as light as a swallow.
This is what it feels like to be home...
With 100% satisfaction, she changed her clothes with Chanel's help, and then walked out of the room to welcome a new day with her family.
In accordance with the promise he made to his daughter, Archduke Carl quickly fulfilled Theresa's wish and spread the news to the princess that his daughter had returned to the country and was living at home.
According to the messenger, the princess was a little surprised at the time, but quickly calmed down.
Then, the princess expressed her willingness to visit Her Royal Highness Teresa and talk to her.
After Teresa heard this reply, she felt quite touched in her heart. She just waited for His Highness's arrival to fulfill her wish.
She did not wait long. Just two days later, Her Royal Highness Sophie followed her promise and visited the manor for the second time.