Although the Alps are still cold in spring, you can already feel the vitality of nature's recovery.
The snow lines on each mountain peak began to retreat step by step towards the top of the mountain, leaving open space on the hillside, and the plants that had been dormant for a winter began to eagerly take over the newly regained territory, decorating the mountain peaks with the green of their buds.
The previously frozen rivers and lakes began to thaw, and the magnificent mountains and rivers began to become more charming.
Hidden in the farm at the foot of the mountain, Aigron and Teresa also witnessed such a vivid seasonal change. This poetic and picturesque scene also inspired the artistic cells of the two people, making them unable to help but sigh.
Poems and paintings to commemorate.
During this period of time, Aigron turned the place where he stayed into a heavily guarded command center. From his office to France, letters were flowing rapidly in both directions. He also used this information channel to direct himself
The comrades hidden in France drive them to fight for their cause.
After being busy, the couple often takes time to travel around and enjoy the quiet and magnificent natural scenery here. They even often go skiing, boating and fishing together, which is a good way to reminisce about the good times.
For Aigron, this period of life was just a temporary break before the final push, but for Teresa, this kind of life made her feel extremely comfortable. This was exactly what she had dreamed of from the beginning.
Life spent with my husband.
She enjoyed this kind of tranquility without being disturbed by the outside world, and also enjoyed the happiness of being alone with her husband. Deep in her heart, she even hoped that her days here could last as long as possible. She was not in a hurry anyway.
Wear the queen's crown.
However, Teresa also knew that things in the world are impermanent, and no matter how good the time is, it will eventually end, but she never imagined that this time would be overshadowed before she even left here.
On this day, Aiglon and Teresa were taking their usual afternoon walk and chatting about various topics. Just as they were in the middle of a conversation, Aiglon's guard captain Andre Davout came over.
.
"What's the matter, Andre?" Aigron interrupted the conversation and then asked Andre.
Andre's expression was a little strange, as if he was hiding his excitement, and he glanced at Teresa evasively.
Aigron suddenly realized what he understood.
Edgar is here!
Of course, it doesn’t matter that Edgar is here, what’s important is that the two sisters Agnes are also here!
Not long ago, the Marquis of Treville wrote a letter to Aigron, saying that he wanted to send his son and his family to meet with His Majesty, and Miss Agnes would naturally accompany him; at the same time, in the letter, he also hinted that he had a way to make Agnes
Miss Si acted according to Aiglon's wishes, that is to say, she would play Joan of Arc for Aiglon in the future and help the Bonaparte family publicize.
Aiglon was shocked when he saw this letter, because when he sent the letter to Marquis Treville, he only gave him the album and did not express his inner thoughts. As a result, before he could speak, he was so shocked.
Marquis Reville has actually already started to do it.
He is worthy of being a confidant. If such a person is not a favorite, who is worthy of being a favorite?!
However, in his heart, Agron is still a little doubtful. After all, he also knows Agnes's character. She will definitely not be willing to cooperate with him obediently. Therefore, even if Agnes takes the initiative to come to his side, his wish can
It is still unknown whether it can be achieved.
But no matter what, being able to come means a big step forward. Next, it depends on Edgar's performance.
Countless thoughts ran through Aigron's mind, and then he winked at Andre.
"Tell me what is going on!"
It was impossible to hide the visit of the Treville family from Theresa. Since it couldn't be hidden anyway, Agron decided to make it clear. Anyway, their arrival was now a fait accompli. No matter what Theresa was thinking,
Even if I eat the food, I can't get angry and drive them all back.
"Your Majesty, Mr. Edgar de Treville, together with his wife, daughter, and sister-in-law, have come to have an audience." After receiving Aigron's hint, Andre no longer hesitated, but briefly followed
Youth report.
Teresa was listening. At first she looked calm, but after hearing Edgar's name, her expression froze. When she heard the word 'sister-in-law', she was even more shocked.
"Sister-in-law? Is Miss Agnes here too?" She interrupted quickly, uncharacteristically.
"Yes, Your Majesty..." Andre lowered his gaze, and then gave a positive reply, "I have placed them all outside the farm. As long as Your Majesty gives the order, they can be brought to you immediately.
in front of."
After confirming, Teresa quickly turned back and looked at her husband, but Aigron just looked away and looked at the towering mountain peaks in the distance.
This weird scene made Andre Davout even more nervous. He knew the inside story all too well, so he was afraid that he would face a violent storm next. He wished he could escape the scene quickly, but he didn't dare.
Act privately.
Fortunately, Aigron relieved his worries, "Andre, please take them to the farm. Theresa and I will go see them later."
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Andrei, as if he had been granted amnesty, immediately saluted and then withdrew, returning the scene to the couple.
After Andre's footsteps disappeared, the usual silence returned to the outside of the woods, but Eggron knew that this was just the calm before the storm.
"Your Highness, what's going on?" Sure enough, after a moment of silence, Theresa finally couldn't help but ask.
"Andre has reported everything, and now I know as much as you do." Aiglon replied.
"Now, you never told me that they would come to visit!" Teresa unconsciously emphasized her tone, as if she was blaming her husband. "I don't believe that they didn't report to you before they came."
"That's because you never asked me." Although Aigron was pounding in his heart, he still answered bravely. "General Treville is an important subordinate of mine. He wants his son and granddaughter to come to see me. Shouldn't I
Can you still refuse...?"
"You obviously know that's not what I'm referring to..." Teresa bit her lip and looked at her husband aggrievedly, "Do you have to ask me directly?"
Teresa's aggrieved look made Aigron secretly afraid, but now that the matter had come to an end, he could only bear it.
"You mean Miss Agnes? But what's there to blame? She and Lady Alice are very close sisters, and her sister is traveling all the way. How could she be willing to let it go? The last time they traveled as a newlywed,
Agnes also escorted us all the way."
"Yes, I escorted you all the way, and finally came over to meet you." Teresa sneered, "This time I can relive the old dream in the same place."
Because of her strict upbringing, Teresa always pursues elegance in her speech and behavior. Even when she is angry, she is always a little reserved and does not easily show her emotions. But now these words are full of sourness.
Feeling, completely no longer as calm as before.
Obviously, the sudden bad news made her unprepared and confused. Who could have imagined that she was enjoying a happy life one moment and suddenly heard that a powerful enemy was coming the next moment?
"Teresa, I don't have any old dreams with her here." Aigron shrugged and answered very calmly, "She was still chasing me when we first met, and she didn't have much love for me after that.
Good look..."
"That's why it's called a story, so you can never forget it, right!?" Teresa interrupted him loudly. "Do you think I was too polite when we met and you couldn't remember poor Teresa?!
"
Aigron was speechless for a moment. If a woman deliberately quarreled, she would find a reason no matter what. It seemed pointless for him to say more.
"If you insist on arguing like this, then there will be no result if we argue ten thousand times, Teresa." After a moment, he sighed, "The important thing is that they are guests now, and we should receive them warmly.
...You shouldn't be like this, it's too rude."
Teresa reached out her hand and touched her husband's face, her expression was both helpless and subtly reproachful.
"It's not that I'm arguing with you, Your Highness. I know that your eloquence is unparalleled. Even if we argue ten thousand words, you will still be reasonable. But what is the truth? Don't we both know the truth? Do you think it is a good idea to share the same bed with you?
Can I not guess what you are thinking about someone who has been sleeping with you for so long? No... there is no need to argue, there is nothing to argue about. The fact is that they are here and we have to receive them. I know what the facts are and what we should do.
do what."
"Theresa..." Aigron was a little anxious. He was afraid that Theresa was angry and said something sarcastic.
"What are you worried about, Your Highness? I am a princess of the Habsburg family. I know what decency is better than anyone else, and I will not make everyone undignified! So I will welcome our guests. They are guests after all.
." Teresa glared at him fiercely, "Besides, even if I want to lose my temper, I know right and wrong. Would I lose my temper with Mrs. Alice? Or with Charlotte? Let alone with Agnie.
Miss Si lost her temper! That will only make me look mean and ridiculous!"
After she finished speaking, she suddenly reached out and grabbed Aigron's ear, and pulled it hard.
"Ah!" Aiglon let out a scream when he was caught off guard. His body instinctively wanted to fight back, but he quickly controlled it.
It was really inappropriate for the emperor and empress to fight each other. Besides, it was his fault in the first place, and he didn't have the face to fight back.
"If there is a fault, it is also your fault! You concealed it, you cheated, and you still wanted to pretend to be stupid to trick me! You are not only belittling my love for you, you are also belittling my intelligence!" Aiglon screamed in agony.
While there, Teresa angrily yelled at Agron, "This is my answer to you, Your Highness! You made me very unhappy today!"
After she finished speaking, her brows relaxed again, and the facial muscles that were originally tense due to anger returned to their original positions, "Now I feel much more relaxed, let's go meet the guests together."
After she finished speaking, she reached out and took her husband's hand.
Aigron only felt his ears burning with pain. Teresa had really exerted her strength at that moment.
It's so cruel to deal such a heavy blow to your husband... When you go to see your guests later, if they see your ears are red, what excuse should you make to get there? How unbecoming!
Wait, this is how she wants to punish herself and declare her sovereignty, right?
Aiglon suddenly understood.
This was not only a punishment and a warning to myself, but also an attempt to give Miss Agnes a blow.
But poor Theresa didn't know the inside story at all. Until now, she still thought Agnes was her love rival... He felt much better when he thought of this.
Thinking about it from another angle, I stepped on Teresa's reverse scale in a private exchange, but only received such a small counterattack, which is not bad.
Alas, let's be embarrassed, because the Treville family are not outsiders anyway.
So, he and Teresa held hands and walked along the forest path to the farm together.
Just as the two were about to enter the farm, Teresa suddenly asked her husband in a low voice.
"Your Highness, does it still hurt?"
"It still hurts a little, but it doesn't matter." Aigron replied, "This little pain is nothing."
"I'm sorry... I was so angry just now." Teresa looked at the young man's still red ears distressedly, and her heart ached. "Even if you want them to come over, you can just tell me in advance.
, Am I going to stop you? Am I so untrustworthy in your eyes?"
Aigron had nothing to say about this issue. After all, he had other things that he was hiding from his wife. "I just don't want to cause trouble. After all, they have other important things to do when they come to see me, apart from relieving our boredom."
"There are other important matters..." Teresa thought for a moment, then suddenly realized, "So you still stick to that Jeanne d'Arc plan?"
"That's right, but Miss Agnes may not necessarily accept it." Agron replied, "This time when she comes here, I am trying to persuade her with Edgar and Alice. If she is willing to nod and participate in our plan,
This is also a great help to me, because she is the best choice... At this point, I think you should be able to understand me."
The perfect choice... I don't know why, but Teresa's anger would rise for no reason when she heard Aigron praise another girl in such terms.
Although she wanted to refute, her self-esteem did not allow her to talk nonsense. After all, she thought so in her heart. Wasn't the portrait painted by her own hand?
But even so, she is unwilling to admit that she is inferior to others, because she is a Habsburg princess, and more importantly, she must be the person who loves His Highness the most in the world.
"Your Highness, I have given you all my love, and I have followed you faithfully. I have sworn that no matter whether you are high or low, I will be by your side and build a big family with you... And until this moment
, I can proudly say that I have faithfully fulfilled my oath, I have a clear conscience and I will definitely have a clear conscience in the future." She stood on tiptoes and blew a breath into her husband's ear to help him relieve his pain.
Pain, while whispering softly, "I believe that no matter what happens in the future, we will always be together and never leave."