"I hope you can do us this favor...just think of it as making my dream come true."
Aigron deliberately made his tone sincere and a little pleading.
After knowing him for so many years, he knew the character of his teacher. The captain was a soldier with a tough personality, and he had no power of life or death over him. Trying to intimidate him with authority would only be counterproductive, so he could only speak softly and use the words of his master and apprentice who had been with him for many years.
To impress him emotionally.
Sure enough, after hearing his words, the captain's expression became a little strange, uncertain, and he was obviously shaken.
Aigron knew that he couldn't give him too much time to consider and weigh this kind of thing, so he could only continue to add more money when he was wavering. After he agreed, his character would make it impossible for him to go back on his words.
"I know, Captain, this is a bit troublesome for you, but I also ask you to do me a favor because this is my only entertainment now." He continued to ask the other party, "If you stand by and watch
If so, things will become very difficult... I really don’t want to see the entertainment I finally found end in this way, it’s too unacceptable.”
Under the attack of his words, Captain Foresti finally nodded hesitantly, "Okay, Your Highness, I will follow your order."
"Very good, Captain, I will remember your help to him." Sophie smiled and nodded, "I said, I will be responsible for all the expenses, and the time you spend next will definitely not be wasted.
It’s paid, don’t worry.”
"I'm not doing this for reward." The captain smiled bitterly, and then suddenly made a request. "Your Highness, can you please let me talk to the Duke alone?"
Before Sophie could express her position, Aigron agreed directly.
"sure."
So, the two people walked out of the box and came to the corridor.
Because a play was being performed on the stage at the moment, and the people in the boxes upstairs were all watching the play seriously, the corridor was very empty at the moment.
"Captain, do you have anything to tell me?" Aigron asked.
Captain Foresty looked around to make sure no one was paying attention to them, then he turned to look at the young man.
"Your Highness, why don't you take shortcuts when you have them and why do you insist on causing trouble for yourself?"
"What do you mean?" Aigron asked.
"With your intelligence, it's impossible for you to not understand." The captain shook his head, "Your Highness, we are the people around you. We have been taking care of you for many years, and we have considered your future many times, so we have given you
The suggestions are all well thought out and absolutely meet your practical needs - you are young now, and I can understand your emotional impulse, but I don't think you should make fun of your own future."
"I think I roughly understand what you mean." Aigron shrugged. "But you are overthinking it. I just really need a mailing address, so I have to take this expedient method."
"Once you get to this point, it doesn't matter what your intentions are." The captain smiled bitterly and shook his head, "That's the place His Highness spent money to buy. If one day, you and His Highness really want to go there and have a look, shouldn't I
Can we still stop it?"
...Aiglon was slightly embarrassed.
"You have such a rich imagination."
"I'm sorry, Your Highness, normal people of my age usually have very rich imaginations," the captain replied.
"What do you mean, you want to refuse?" Aigron asked.
"No, Your Highness, I can help you. Now that I have asked, I will do it. And I admit that you really need such help in order to realize your dream." The captain shook his head again, and then sighed.
, "What's more, you are all members of the royal family. It is not my place to question whatever you want to do. My task is only to protect you and His Highness from outside interference and harassment. I am not qualified to care about anything else."
Aiglon heard it, and there seemed to be something implied in the captain's words.
Before he could ask again, the captain suddenly looked at him seriously, "But... in exchange, I also ask you to remember what I told you before - in your world, marriage and relationships are two different things.
Anna of Austria's marriage to Louis XIII does not prevent her from being overly close to the Duke of Buckingham; similarly, feelings and interests are two different things. The Duke of Buckingham's affair with Louis XIII's queen does not prevent Britain and France from going to war - to put it simply
In one sentence, you should give priority to your interests, and neither marriage nor relationships can affect your rationality. You can enjoy this and that kind of fun, but Her Highness Theresa is much more beneficial to you, and you must not forget this because of your emotions."
Aiglon finally understood.
My teachers are not admonishing me not to cross the thunder pond; they are admonishing me that even if I do cross the thunder pond, I should give priority to my own interests and continue to follow the path they have planned for me.
This is really... He was speechless for a moment.
However, this also shows how wise he was in insisting that the captain be responsible for the security work.
Although the earl and the captain were both guardians and teachers assigned to him by the royal family, after many years of getting along with them, he and they were not just superiors and subordinates. In a sense, they had become a loose community of interests, whether it was out of gratitude.
Their motivations are still motivated by future interests. They all eagerly hope that they can become prosperous - even if they are only prosperous in Austria.
Just like the team of attendants around a normal prince.
Therefore, as long as you can satisfy their wishes, listen to their advice, and act according to their opinions, they will turn a blind eye to many things.
For example, as the captain said... "Enjoy this and that kind of fun."
After all, who cares about the romantic affairs of nobles these days? Which is not evil.
When he thought of this, Aigron couldn't help but a strange arc appeared at the corner of his mouth.
So as long as you listen to their opinions on the surface, you can take advantage of them.
"Your Highness, what are you laughing at?" The captain's voice broke the young man's thoughts.
"Well, I'm grateful for your kindness to me, Captain." Aigron continued to smile, and then nodded towards the other party, "Don't worry, I have always been rational in my heart, and I know what is important and what is important...I
I will continue to seek marriage."
The captain did not see Aigron's lies. On the contrary, after hearing this, he immediately relaxed and laughed, "Then, Your Highness, I have nothing to say. You and she are both nobles of the highest rank in the empire."
, I have no right to interfere in your private affairs."
After finishing speaking, he saluted again and then watched the young man go back.
Aigron walked back to the box, but Princess Sophie was already impatient to wait.
"What nonsense is he talking about again?"
"He was just worried that we would cause trouble, so he told me to be careful." Aigron replied in a low voice.
"It's not like you asked him to commit murder and arson. Why is he so timid?" Princess Sophie disagreed. "He has been following you for so long, but he can't do anything about such a small thing. You are really unlucky."
No, he has given enough face... His Highness, Aigron replied quietly in his heart.
"After all, I'm not a real prince. I'm very grateful that he can do this." Aigron sighed and replied a little dejectedly, "You just said that I am too talkative. In fact, I am not good at everything.
I don’t dare to have high expectations... To be able to have the luxury now and to be able to live in the same room with you like this is a miracle that I can’t even dream of. How can I ask for more?”
As soon as she saw Aiglon becoming sad, Princess Sophie immediately panicked.
"Hey, don't be discouraged!" She quickly held the boy's hand and raised it comfortingly, "If you rarely go out to play, don't think about those unpleasant things. Since the captain has promised you, then leave him alone.
Alright. Let’s continue watching the show..."
"Thank you, Your Highness." Aigron inadvertently squeezed Her Royal Highness the Princess's hand. "When I was at my lowest point, you did not despise me. You always took care of me, comforted me, and tried your best to make me happy. This
I will never forget the kindness.”
He has said similar words countless times. On the one hand, it is indeed what he thinks - on the other hand, he knows that she likes to hear this kind of words the most, and she will never get tired of it.
As he spoke, his voice trembled, "I won't ask for anything else. I just hope that you can stay with me from now on - until the day the script is released in our name."
"Stop talking, I'm almost crying. Really... why is it like this?" The young man's words moved Her Royal Highness, "Of course I will continue to accompany you. Didn't we make an agreement? I want you to write
The scripts have become the best memories for us Memingen brothers and sisters. I will not break my promise, but I am afraid that you will break your promise..."
Then, she laughed again and pointed to the stage downstairs, "Besides, I think you are quite suitable to perform there. It would be a pity if your talent of being so prone to sensationalism is wasted."
"I can give it a try if you wish," Aigron replied.
"...Let's forget it." Sophie thought for a moment, then shook her head, "It's still too dangerous for you to show up in public. Although this is not a first-class theater, if one or two people come and see you,
People, that would be troublesome."
Aiglon was slightly disappointed, but he quickly put this disappointment behind him.
For him, the plan is already progressing steadily, and there is no need to rush or think more.
It would be good to enjoy the happiness of this moment now.
He still held Her Highness Sophie's hand, and Sophie was unaware of it and continued to turn her head to watch the drama on the stage. She seemed to be used to two people being alone in this way.
It's good, but it's not enough... It's not enough for the dry soul of a young man full of longing.
"Sophia, I want to hug you again." He blurted out.
Her Royal Highness the Princess turned her eyes in surprise.
The two people looked at each other, but the young man did not flinch, but continued to look at her.
"Sophia."
He shouted again, and then waited for her answer. "Is that okay?"
After an unknown amount of time, the play on the stage ended and the curtain slowly fell.
Amidst the thunderous applause of the audience, the young man heard a reply as thin as a gossamer.