"Don't worry, I will take you over to see him later."
Queen Ortense was very happy to finally meet Princess Theresa, whose name she had heard for a long time, and warmly invited her to come to her home as a guest.
Although Teresa fervently hoped to see her husband as soon as possible, since it was Queen Ortense's invitation, she could not refuse.
Anyway, she's already here and only needs the last step, so she doesn't have to worry anymore.
"Where is Francois?" At this time, Queen Ortense asked curiously, "Didn't he come with you?"
"This time it's just Chanel and I who are here. As for my son, because the road is too bumpy and his parents love him very much, I will stay there for now. My father will send him over later."
Lesa replied.
Then, she lowered her voice again and whispered to the Queen, "Your Majesty the Queen, some of the people who escorted me here were specially sent by my father to escort me all the way. These people are my father's confidants, and they are absolutely responsible for everything."
It’s reliable, but it’s not good to keep them here for a long time. So, you entertain them first, and then I’ll let them go back tomorrow.”
When Queen Hortense heard this, she was even more impressed by Theresa's thoughtfulness.
"Okay, I understand." She nodded. "I will take good care of them. Thank you for your hard work along the way."
After speaking, she asked her maid to help the group of visitors settle in, and she took Theresa with her to the living room of the villa.
Like Aiglon, Teresa was attracted by the peaceful atmosphere and beautiful scenery as soon as she arrived at the villa.
She walked to the window and sat down, looking out at the spectacular scenery of the snow-covered valley.
"Your place is so beautiful!" She couldn't help but sigh.
"You are indeed a couple..." Queen Hortense replied with a smile, "When Aigron came to me for the first time, he was sitting in your current position, looking at the valley."
Teresa's face immediately turned red, feeling shy and secretly happy at the same time. "Maybe our preferences are similar..."
In front of the smiling Queen Hortense, she actually felt nervous about meeting her elders. You know, even when she visited the Principality of Parma and met His Highness's biological mother Louisa, she was able to treat her politely and calmly.
Completed the task in a formulaic manner.
Perhaps to His Highness, Queen Hortense, the aunt, is more like a mother.
When Theresa blushed, Queen Hortense was also watching her.
In the Queen's opinion, Princess Teresa gave her a very good first impression. She was smart and polite. Even though she was a wife and mother, she could still show off her youthful girlish charm from time to time, even for the well-informed Queen.
, it is rare in one's life to see a girl who can rival His Highness in beauty and temperament.
Of course she also knew the story of Agron and Teresa very well. At the Christmas Eve cocktail party, she even asked Agron about their first meeting and got the story that Agron had made up. Therefore, she felt even more that these two people were the same.
A destined couple.
How could that boy be willing to abandon her and flee Vienna?! When she thought of this, the queen couldn't help but feel surprised.
"It can be seen that you must miss Aigron very much, right?" After a moment of silence, the queen spoke again, "It's not long since the New Year, and you have already rushed over. It shows that you must have said goodbye just after the New Year.
My parents..."
"Yes, I set off on the second day of the New Year." Teresa couldn't help but feel a little sad when she talked about this, "I was very reluctant to say goodbye to my parents so soon, but what could I do? As a wife, I
, I should always be by my husband’s side and work together with him, this is my obligation.”
"Poor child!" Teresa's words made the queen even more deeply moved. "I'm so glad that you have become the mistress of our family. If one day you really become the queen of France, I will help the French people."
I feel lucky.”
"You're very flattering." Teresa shook her head in embarrassment, "I have always been full of admiration for you. There are very few women in the world who have experienced so many historical moments like you."
Teresa's words were not just polite remarks.
Before she married His Highness, she had already determined to become a member of the Bonaparte family, so she also tried her best to get to know the other living members of the family in depth.
Compared to the ambitious male members, Theresa was more sympathetic to the women who married into the family.
The life experience of Queen Ortense is simply like a legendary story, full of stormy seas and various dramatic events. Her life has experienced ups and downs, from the daughter of a death row prisoner to the adopted daughter of the emperor and the Queen of the Netherlands, and finally fell into extreme despair.
Not only is it a nameless town in Switzerland, but it is also filled with the most charming tragic atmosphere.
And she learned from Aigron that after Aigron escaped, the first person he sought refuge with and the person who extended his help unconditionally was the queen herself, and she was even more moved by this.
Although she hated the queen's son, in her opinion, Queen Hortense herself was a person worthy of respect and admiration. Today the two met for the first time, and the effect was just as she expected.
"I wish I had not experienced so much." Queen Ortense smiled bitterly and shook her head, "Those bloody memories should not be repeated by those who come after us. I wish our descendants good luck and can avoid these disasters.
"
Since the queen said this, Teresa couldn't ask her about those old things anymore, lest it would bring up unpleasant memories, so she had to change the topic to another place.
"Have you met Aiglon often since he came to your place?"
"That's quite a lot, especially in the past few days." The queen smiled.
Then, she pointed to the valley outside the window with interest, "Do you see anything there?"
Teresa looked over doubtfully, but she didn't see anything. "I didn't see anything except snow."
"That's right." The queen smiled and nodded, "We have been practicing skiing there recently to pass the time. I think he would be more happy to have a young and beautiful person than to spend time with me, an old woman.
Please keep your wife by your side."
"Skiing!?" Teresa's eyes suddenly lit up.
When His Highness visited the manor before, she and His Highness had fished and rowed together and shared a happy time. However, due to various reasons, they rarely had such entertainment together again.
Today, she seemed to have another chance to relive her old dream. She had never tried skiing before, so all this was very new to her.
She suppressed her excitement and looked at the queen enthusiastically, "What are you talking about? You are not old at all. On the contrary, you are in your prime. I am very happy just sitting with you! I am very happy to be with you.
You and His Highness try new entertainment together. After all, it’s fun to be lively like this, isn’t it? I just enjoyed the happiness of being reunited with my relatives, so I know how precious the time with my relatives can be. What’s more, you are just like me in our hearts
Mothers are generally gentle and approachable, and we are happy to be with you."
Queen Hortense was stunned for a moment.
If an ordinary person said these words, she would only think they were polite words in a social situation, but Teresa's eyes and tone made her feel the sincerity from the heart.
She had also spent a long time with Louisa in the imperial court. To be honest, Louisa gave her the impression of being very distant and indifferent, completely opposite to the Theresa in front of her.
Interesting... If Theresa really becomes queen, she would be happy to be a new witness.
And Teresa really moved her. At her age, and after so many years of lonely and secluded life, she naturally missed the excitement of family gatherings.
Especially these two juniors, how cute and outstanding they are. Just sitting opposite them is a pleasure to watch.
"What you say is really embarrassing. Your mothers are still alive. How can I pretend to be?" She deliberately made a joke, "But if you don't mind, I can really shame you."
Just feel the long-lost youthful atmosphere around you."
"Then it's settled!" Teresa nodded heavily. "I'm so glad that we still have you as our company here, otherwise we would be too isolated from the world."
"I should say this, child." The queen stretched out her hand to her, and kissed Teresa gently on the cheek across the small table. "Thank you for being with me, my life seems to be fuller.
A bit colorful. I pray to God that part of all the disasters and pains I suffered before will be borne for you, so that everything can go well for you..."
In this way, the first meeting between Theresa and Queen Hortense ended in an unusually cordial and friendly manner. Both of them had a very good impression of each other.
That night, Queen Hortense quietly left her villa with Teresa and Chanel, and then came to the remote farm via the route she was very familiar with recently.
At this time, Aigron was writing documents in his bedroom, and suddenly he heard noisy footsteps around him.
He was a little nervous at first, but he soon thought that someone who could break through the sentry outside and reach his residence directly without causing any abnormality should not be an enemy.
Could it be...his heart suddenly started beating violently.
Chanel told him before that Teresa would not be willing to stay with her father for too long. She would not be able to restrain her longing for him, so she would leave as soon as possible. If this is the case, and counting the time, Teresa
We should really get here.
He stopped what he was doing, then walked out of the room and came to the hall, and at this time, a group of people walked in.
The leader took off his cloak to keep out the cold, wouldn't it be Teresa?
The two people faced each other for an instant, and not only Theresa's eyes flickered, but even Aigron's heart was filled with excitement.
After being separated from his wife for so long, he felt that Theresa was already an inseparable part of his life.
He ignored everyone else present, walked quickly to Theresa, and then hugged his wife heavily.
Although the temperature in the city is not high now, when the two people hugged each other, Aigron felt like a spring breeze in his heart.
"Teresa..." He looked down at his wife, "I miss you very much during this time."
"Me too, Your Highness." Teresa responded to her husband with a smile, "Although I am indeed very happy with my father, I can't stand the time without you more than I imagined."
"I know...I know." Aigron nodded, "Everything is fine now. Although I feel a little sorry for my father-in-law, but...hahaha, I think he will forgive me."
"Of course he can only forgive, otherwise what else can he do?" Teresa replied with a smile, "But our son was left there by him."
"It's not a problem, let him do whatever he wants." Aigron waved his hand nonchalantly, "At worst, just stay there like me until you're a teenager and then come back."
"How can that be done!" Teresa became anxious upon hearing this, "He is our son!"
"It's not like we only have one son. Let's give one away." Aigron replied with a smile.
Seeing Teresa stomping her feet in anger, Aigron couldn't help laughing.
"Okay Teresa, I'm just kidding. I know that my husband-in-law will protect Francois, so I'm not worried at all. We are lucky that he didn't come with you, so that we can enjoy a period of just
Our time”
"Can I speak now, Your Majesty?" At this moment, Queen Ortense, who had been silent and watching with cold eyes, finally spoke, and Aiglon's eyes fell on her.
"You may have to give me some of your alone time... I'm sorry for that." The Queen pretended to apologize to Aiglon, "When Theresa came over just now, I told her that we were learning to ski for fun recently.
She was very excited when she heard about it. She wanted to participate in it, and she insisted on dragging me along. Do you think this is okay?"
"Of course!" Aigron understood as soon as he heard it and couldn't help laughing, "I'm glad I have an extra student!"
"You are really arrogant." Queen Ortense shook her head, "I see that your progress is not that fast..."
"I deliberately controlled my own progress. I learned everything at once. Wouldn't it be no fun?" Aigron replied with a slight embarrassment. "Don't worry, if necessary, I will show my true ability.
"
"Then you have to be careful not to be overtaken by me!" Teresa interjected, "Your Highness, you seem to be no better than me at fishing..."
"It seems that you can't wait any longer." Aigron shrugged, "Okay, let's try it tomorrow! Let you appreciate my heroic appearance up close."
"I'm looking forward to it." Teresa smiled and kissed her husband on the cheek.
After returning to her husband, no matter where she was at this time, she no longer had any anxiety or fear.