With the help of his cousin, Aigron quickly settled in the farm.
Contrary to the last experience, the treatment he enjoyed this time was much more comfortable, and everyone around him was surrounding him, which could be described as a feeling of great success.
Just a few days later, it was Christmas Eve.
For ordinary people, this is a day for family reunions and prayers for the upcoming New Year. But for Eglund, his wife and children are now in Austria, so there is no "reunion".
But even so, in order to boost the spirits of his men, he still ordered a Christmas banquet to be held at the farm to celebrate his arrival in this place, which is only more than a hundred kilometers away from France.
In order to please His Majesty, Prince Charles also spared no effort. He took advantage of the convenience of growing up in the local area to obtain a large amount of supplies and secretly delivered them to the farm.
The people around Aiglon were busy in the farm in full swing. When night fell, everything was ready. Even Queen Otangsi secretly came over to support her, just waiting for him to attend.
Under everyone's attention, Aigron came to the restaurant.
At this time, it was already snowing outside, and the night was so dark that no starlight could shine through. However, the restaurant was illuminated by candlelight, and coupled with the shiny reflection of the metal tableware, almost everything was clearly visible.
Aigron has seen too many luxurious scenes. The scene at this time can only be described as "simple", but even so, he can feel the joy and excitement that permeates the room. When he sees him, everyone is excited.
With a smile on his face, he stood up and saluted him.
He knew that everyone present was loyal to him and their hopes were pinned on him, and he enjoyed this feeling very much.
He walked to the main seat, and at this time, everyone was watching him in silence, waiting for his speech.
Eggron suddenly remembered that two years ago, he also held a small celebration banquet at this farm, with only a few people present.
Two years have passed and everything is completely different.
"Everyone, good evening." Aigron picked up the wine glass calmly, and then looked around at the people present, "I am very happy that you can accompany me on this special day. Since you can come here, it means that
You are all people in whom I have entrusted my trust.
Although I hope to start a career, I can't do anything alone. After I escaped from the prison, I was fortunate to have your help. It was you who made me qualified to speak on the European stage.
, and also makes me qualified to fight for the throne. I cannot express my gratitude to you in words...I promise that no matter what happens in the future, your names will be engraved in my heart, cheers."
"Cheers!" After he finished his toast, others picked up their glasses and drank.
"Your Majesty." After taking a sip of wine, Queen Ortense sat next to Aigron and looked at Aiglon with a smile. "Since it is a holiday, let's not talk about those national affairs tonight. Let's talk about something interesting.
Let’s talk about it”
Since Teresa is not here, Queen Hortense is the oldest and highest-status person here besides Aiglon. She is also the only woman present, so she takes the initiative to take on the responsibility of setting off the atmosphere.
Aigron knew her intentions, so he deliberately cooperated with the queen.
"What do you want to say?" he asked politely.
"I have always been very curious about Her Majesty Theresa. She is already the daughter-in-law of our family, but so far I have been speechless." Queen Otis asked him immediately, "I want to ask, are you How did we meet?"
After finishing speaking, she looked at Aigron expectantly. It was obvious that this was a very interesting story to her.
Aiglon hesitated for a moment. It was not that he was unwilling to answer, but that his relationship with Teresa was actually facilitated by his mother, but it was not convenient for his mother to speak out his motives.
In other words, mentioning Queen Louisa in front of this group of people is embarrassing enough in itself. Aigron would rather people think of his mother as less as possible.
After hesitating for a moment, he changed his words.
"You know, I was raised in the palace at that time, and as a princess of the royal family, Teresa often had the opportunity to enter the palace to participate in activities. One day her father brought her over and happened to run into me. When we met , she was sketching in the botanical garden, with a sketchbook in her hand... There was no uncomfortable arrogance in her body, but a sense of alienation that transcended all things. That look attracted me at once. I was I was thinking that it would be fun to be friends with her.
And not long after, His Majesty the Emperor held a large-scale celebration. At the ball, I happened to be chosen to be her dance partner. I held her hand, and then danced with her in the hall as if no one else was around... I think, in At that moment, we formed a bond. Thank God, that bond eventually led to us becoming husband and wife.”
Aigron followed the general outline of the facts, removed all the impurities of conspiracy and calculation from the past encounter between the two people, and processed it into a romantic story, in which only the encounter between a boy and a girl in the garden was an amazing fate.
Obviously, as long as he ascends the throne in the future, his remarks today will be the official version in the official history. As for the hidden shadows and the silently weeping victims, they will not be recorded in the text.
"What a touching story!" Although she is already middle-aged, Queen Otangs, as a female, still enjoys this story. She sighed emotionally, "The prince and the princess fell in love at first sight, even though there was a gap between them. An unexpected disaster occurred, but they mustered up the courage to overcome all difficulties and finally came together happily."
As she spoke, she picked up the wine glass and said, "Cheers to the prince and princess!"
After everyone had another drink, the queen looked at Agron with a smile and said, "Your Majesty, I hear you say that Your Highness Theresa is very talented."
"Yes, she can play the piano and draw. She likes literature and drama, and has a good appreciation of art." Aigron replied. "The reason why she fell in love with me was not because of my so-called blood, but because of my so-called bloodline. Because my literary talent impressed her."
Teresa has received a strict education since she was a child, and naturally also studied vocal music and painting. As for her skill, although it is much better than ordinary people, it cannot be called outstanding. However, in front of others, Aigron naturally wants to praise his wife.
"Hahahaha, I really don't know if you are praising her or bragging yourself." After hearing Aigron's answer, the queen couldn't help laughing.
After laughing for a moment, she looked at Aigron again, "Well, after Your Majesty, Your Majesty, Teresa comes, can I ask you to leave a handwritten message with her as a souvenir? She draws and inscribes for you,
I think this will definitely be a collection that can be passed down to future generations..."
On days like this, Queen Hortense is his aunt, and Aigron will naturally not refuse this small request. "Of course. However, you have seen those rare treasures with your own eyes, and I am afraid that I will not be able to refuse this small request."
Teresa’s things can’t get into your eyes…”
Queen Hortense chuckled again, "It has nothing to do with level, Your Majesty. Both you and her will be legends, so your words and deeds are themselves souvenirs."
"A legendary figure..." Aigron thought about these words softly.
If you look at it from the perspective of others, your experience with Teresa at this time is indeed legendary enough, right? What's more, maybe you and her will become even more eye-catching in the future.
Their destinies are connected, and they are destined to finish their lives hand in hand, and at the same time leave two names and portraits next to each other in the history books.
Moreover, Teresa had unreserved love for herself, tried her best to assist and help herself, and engaged in a career for herself that she actually didn't like, and she did it in an orderly manner... Looking back, he couldn't even tell
What are the shortcomings of Teresa?
Anyone would be satisfied with such a wife, right? No matter how many times he had been cheated on him before, God had indeed favored him once.
But how did you treat her? A voice in my head asked coldly.
Aigron avoided the question with a guilty conscience.
He glanced at the empty side. If Teresa were here, she would definitely sit next to him, talk and laugh with him, and spend this holiday together.
If only she were here...
He suddenly discovered that he had already become accustomed to Teresa's presence by his side. After bidding farewell to his wife, it didn't affect him at first, but when the holidays came and everyone was reunited, he couldn't help himself.
I miss Teresa.
She has already become an integral part of my life.
Teresa, you must be spending the holidays happily with your family at this moment, right? Here’s to you.
He picked up the wine glass and drank the sour wine silently.
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Just as Egeron had guessed, at this moment, Archduke Carl and his family were also spending the holidays together around the Christmas tree that had been prepared.
According to the custom in previous years, before dinner started, Teresa sat in front of the piano and played a song for her family.
Amidst the melodious music of the piano, the family members dressed up, everyone was smiling, and the children were looking forward to what New Year gifts they would get.
However, Theresa didn't have much of a smile on her face. Although her fingers moved skillfully on the keys of the piano, her eyes were a little wandering, and it was obvious that her mind did not stay here.
Relying solely on the muscle memory left over from past practice, Teresa finished playing the piano music. Then she raised her head and was shocked to find that someone was already standing next to her.
"Dad?" she exclaimed in surprise.
"It doesn't sound as good as before." Archduke Karl shook his head gently.
"Sorry..." Teresa lowered her head in embarrassment, "I have been away for more than a year and have too many things, so I don't have time to practice..."
"It's not a matter of technique, it's because you are absent-minded." My father answered bluntly, "Are you missing your husband?"
This question seemed to trigger some mechanism, which suddenly vented Teresa's melancholy.
"Yes, Dad. I thought I could stay longer, because I really miss my relatives, especially you..." There was a trace of embarrassment in Theresa's smile, "But every time I am here
As the day passed, I found myself becoming more and more restless. I missed my husband. I didn’t know what his current situation was like, so I could only be worried. Although I had full confidence in him, I couldn’t help but be worried... God.
, this kind of suffering is really uncomfortable, especially tonight, when everyone is reunited and laughing, but he can only be alone, without his wife or son. His Highness will definitely be very lonely, and I am afraid he will blame me.
Why aren't you by his side?"
"I don't think so. It's not like there's no one around him. Besides, that kid is so hard-hearted that he won't be sad about this. You don't have to worry about him." Archduke Karl replied calmly.
Teresa was not happy when she heard this and glared at her father angrily, "He has never said a bad word about you behind your back. How can you say such a thing behind your back? This is so inappropriate!"
"What? I was so distressed by him and even lost my daughter. Do I still have to be respectful to him?" The Grand Duke frowned and asked, "I think I have a very good temper. If I was really unbecoming, how could I be so disrespectful to him in the first place?"
How is it possible to see him again?"
After being retorted by her father, Teresa was speechless.
"Dad... okay... don't mind what happened before, it's all over, right?" After a moment, she tried to comfort her father with warmth, "It was my fault, I should have been happier."
"It's okay, Teresa. Missing your husband means that you have fulfilled your obligations as a wife and you have not violated our teachings." Archduke Karl shook his head gently, "I'm not blaming you, I'm just here to remind you. Everyone
Waiting for you to come over."
"Yeah!" Teresa quickly stood up from her seat.
She managed to cheer herself up, and then looked at her father with a smile on her face, "By the way, Dad, let me give you the gift we gave you first."
"What?" The Grand Duke was a little confused.
Teresa took out a carefully wrapped gift box from beside the piano and handed it to her father.
The Grand Duke received the gift box, then opened the silk thread on it, and then he found an exquisite large cross diamond medal with a blue background, lying quietly on the velvet in the box.
"Last time you gave him your medal, and now he gives you the medal he wears himself." Teresa explained to her father, "He said that although the gift is light, he has always followed your example, so
I also pay tribute to you in the same way... please accept it."
The Archduke regained his composure, closed the box again, and shrugged.
"Hmph, the one who gave me the medal was either the emperor or the king. How dare a mere knight leader be so confident?"
Teresa secretly laughed in her heart, her father's reaction was exactly what she and Agron had expected.
She pretended to be nervous on the surface, "If we have a chance in the future, how about giving you France's highest medal?"
"Let's talk about it." The Grand Duke was noncommittal. "I just want you to live. I already have too many medals, so it doesn't matter at all."
"Dad, I love you." Teresa hugged her father and kissed his cheek tenderly.
The Grand Duke silently stroked his daughter's hair.
"That's enough, Teresa..."
Tears filled Teresa's eyes and she hugged her father tightly to express her apology.
The falling snow outside the window seemed to express her feelings at the moment.
Your Highness, wait for me and I will be back with you soon...