After Aiglon left, Alice stood there blankly, looking at his retreating figure, without even reacting for a moment.
She could clearly feel that what this young man said just now was indeed not a compliment in a formal manner, but a sincere expression of his appreciation for her.
Moreover, what you admire is not your appearance, charm and temperament, but your wit and bravery.
Countless people had complimented her on the previous things since she was a child, and she was even a little tired of hearing them, but this was the first time that someone was praising her for playing with her hands.
Even His Majesty thought I did a good job... Alice, who was initially apprehensive, felt excited for a moment, as if she had met a close friend.
Therefore, we must do everything well and not let down this praise and trust.
Although she did not have the idea of "a scholar will die for a confidant", she did have a strange sense of mission - after all, she knew in her heart that the opportunity she got was extremely cherished. If she lost it, she might never be able to do it again.
There won't be any more.
What will it take to be regarded as an ally by His Majesty? She doesn't know, but she is looking forward to it.
After this adventure, she also returned to her room, and Edgar just returned here from his morning walk.
"My dear, where were you just now?" Edgar asked curiously when he saw his wife.
"Nothing, I just went to see His Majesty, and he just received a reply from my father." Alice replied calmly.
"Oh?" Edgar immediately became more energetic, "What did your father say?"
In fact, Edgar was very aware of the ins and outs of this matter and the difficult situation the Duke was currently facing, but he deliberately pretended to be ignorant in front of his wife and waited for her explanation.
"My father has recently been in trouble due to poor management, so he asked for help from your majesty..." Alice replied with a sad face, "After hearing this bad news, I was at a loss, so I begged your majesty for help.
, His Majesty agreed after hesitating."
Alice's voice was still a little trembling, and she performed the intertwined mood of pain and joy so vividly that even Edgar didn't notice the clues.
She didn't want to share what she had done with her husband - because she knew in her heart that her husband could not help in this matter and would only cause trouble for herself.
She knew that her father-in-law, General Treville, had a very bad relationship with her father. With the general's character, it would be a good thing to take pleasure in the misfortune when encountering such a thing. How could he be eager to help?
Moreover, she instinctively hoped that she should be in charge of all this, not her husband and father-in-law - even though they were already a family in theory.
After paying such a high price, almost falling out with my sister, and possibly falling out with my father next, it is both painful and embarrassing. In this case, how can I hand over all the fruits of victory to others? Not even the husband who shares the same bed.
Alice didn't realize that, unintentionally, she had taken an important step in what His Majesty called "similar people" - trust yourself before trusting others.
Only such people can try to control their own destiny instead of being at the mercy of others.
Edgar did not notice anything unusual about his wife. On the contrary, he just sneered silently in his heart, happy that his father-in-law's family had suffered a catastrophe, and at the same time, he was happy that Agnes fell into a trap.
"Is that so? That's great! No matter what happens to my father-in-law, as long as His Majesty takes action, he will definitely be able to turn the disaster into something good." He shouted out with feigned joy.
Then, he changed the topic, "By the way, did your Majesty propose any conditions? In other words, what kind of reward is my father-in-law willing to provide to Your Majesty?"
"Father...Father didn't promise too much. He just said that he would always keep this kindness in his heart and thank him for his love for Agnes." Alice shook her head, "But your Majesty doesn't care about anything in return, he said
Yes, the reason why he came to help was just out of respect and love for Agnes, and he couldn't bear to see her suffer disaster..."
"Wow! This 'love' is really heavy, more sincere than the rattling gold coins..." Edgar knew it in his heart, but he pretended to have just known it and just shouted out with a hint of sarcasm, "Then
It seems that Agnes has to work hard to please him in order to be worthy of such kindness!"
"That's natural..." Alice smiled bitterly, "Agnes has promised me that she will please Your Majesty in the future."
Edgar was even more delighted when he saw his wife gradually changing to his position.
He knew that Agnes did not like him, and would not be easily swayed by others. Only Alice could influence her, so Alice was the button that controlled Agnes - now, Alice was on his side.
If you don't, then your plan will be mostly successful.
Unknowingly, she was trapped in the mud, and when she came to her senses, she had no choice but to escape.
"So, when will we show off our cards and make Agnes agree to His Majesty's plan? After this incident, Agnes must be shaken, right?" Edgar asked deliberately.
"Don't be anxious yet." Alice shook her head, "Now Agnes has experienced so many troubles and is in a very bad mood. I don't want to force her anymore at this time, which will make her at a loss... Just wait a moment.
When the time is right, I will mention it to her, so don't reveal it to her first."
"Okay, I understand." Edgar nodded with satisfaction, "Then I'll leave everything to you, Alice!"
Because Edgar lost his temper after drinking and missed His Majesty's banquet, Edgar felt ashamed. He had been living in seclusion recently and felt a little short of breath even in front of his wife. Alice had to muster up the courage to reverse the situation on her own in a desperate situation.
As a result, a self-confidence that I didn't have before burst out.
So unknowingly, the roles of the couple have been subtly reversed, and Alice has become more of the one who makes the decision.
If it was a sensitive husband, he would probably be furious because of this, but Edgar was different. He was happy to leave the matter to others, so he had no objection; and because General Treville "She is better than you, listen to your wife in everything."
He is also willing to refer to his wife's suggestions.
Just as Edgar was chuckling because the plan was going well, Alice suddenly looked at her husband again, her expression becoming serious.
"Edgar, there is something I want to ask you. I hope you won't hide it from me -"
"Huh?" This unexpected question made Edgar feel guilty for a while, because he had hidden too many shameful things from his wife.
"What's the matter...?" he asked tremblingly.
"When Teacher Bianca visited our home that day, you took the initiative to draw a portrait for everyone... I didn't care at the time, I just thought you were an artist's inspiration." Alice asked in a low voice, "And just now
Recently, I learned another thing from my sister - His Majesty was assassinated before, and the murderer was probably Teacher Bianca. So I came up with a hypothesis, did you do it on purpose that day?"
On the one hand, Edgar was afraid of his wife's question, but on the other hand, he was glad that she only asked about this matter. He felt guilty and no longer dared to hide it.
"Yes, my father received a secret letter from Your Majesty before. He said that he was stabbed by a female swordsman, and that this woman's swordsmanship was very good. My father thought that your Majesty, there are not many women with such skill in the world.
, Her Majesty Agnes knew her, and it was definitely not her, so it was natural to suspect Agnes's master. Master Bianca happened to be visiting one day, so he asked me to find a way to draw the master's appearance and show it to Your Majesty.
——So there’s what happens next.”
Edgar's explanation made sense and was similar to Alice's own guess, so Alice quickly accepted it.
"Edgar, when it comes to this matter alone, you did nothing wrong, and the same goes for me. But I don't like you deliberately hiding it from me. I don't like this feeling of being left out..." Alice said solemnly to
The husband said, "Our honor and disgrace have been bound to the Bonaparte family. I am fully aware of this fact and am willing to do my best to help our cause... At this time, you can no longer treat me
If you don’t trust me anymore, you must tell me if you have similar things in the future! I am also a member of everyone, and His Majesty also trusts me! Recent events have shown that I may be able to withstand the situation better than you, at least I can
Check for leaks and fill in the gaps, right?"
If I really tell you everything, then why not? Edgar complained silently in his heart, not taking his wife's words to heart.
Of course, on the surface, he acted sincerely and agreed repeatedly.
In this way, the couple each has a secret, and they are destined not to be honest with each other.
But ultimately, Alice has never done anything to disgrace her husband or family. All her considerations are based on her family, and she can have a clear conscience; while Edgar has already committed a lot of sins and has let down the whole family.
Deep affection, it is clear at a glance which one is more important in the balance of conscience.
Alice thought for a moment, then made up her mind and spoke again. "Agnes has learned from Your Majesty about Master Bianca's assassination. In order to repay His Majesty, she took the initiative to capture him for Your Majesty."
Bianca’s mission.”
"Really?" Edgar was surprised, "What is she going to do?"
"She plans to challenge Bianca openly and decide the outcome based on the honor between swordsmen." Alice sighed.
...Edgar thought these words were a bit ridiculous, but they seemed so appropriate for Agnes.
"As expected of her, she is so ambitious. Has Your Majesty agreed?"
"Your Majesty agreed... He appreciates the courage of others the most, but... I can't do it!" Alice suddenly shouted loudly, "The master is so powerful, I can't tolerate my sister risking her life, I don't understand
What kind of honor is not as important as my sister’s life? What kind of honorable duel is nothing more than the self-deception of a brave man!”
Well said! Edgar praised in his heart, he completely agreed with his wife's opinion.
"But that's not what we said. Agnes's character is so stubborn. No matter how we try to persuade her, she will definitely remain stubborn."
"Yes, I tried it, but she was completely incompetent, so I gave up this useless effort and pretended to let her do what she wanted." Alice shook her head and sighed again, "But...how?
Maybe! How could I stand by and watch my sister risk her life? If I did this, if the worst happened, I would live in regret for the rest of my life."
"Then...what are you going to do?" Edgar asked.
"I plan to ask Dad for help and ask him to give me manpower and other help." Alice expressed her thoughts, "I don't know what to do now, but I will definitely find a way to solve this problem, whether it's a conspiracy or not.
, whether it's shooting, poisoning... I can do anything, no matter what reputation or dignity, I don't want it, I just want her to live for me! No matter how beautiful life is, it is still alive, no matter how brilliant death is, it is still death.
There will be nothing left after death, and it will only make us living people sad in vain... Agnes is younger than me, so she cannot die before me anyway, otherwise how can I explain to God?"
When she said this, Alice, who had always been calm and elegant, finally lost her composure. It was obvious that the fear for her sister's life made her no longer calm.
"Alice, don't worry... I will find a way!" Seeing his wife like this, Edgar quickly comforted her, "Okay, I will definitely help you, and I will also intercede with my father. Don't worry.
Agnes will not die, and my father will never allow this tragedy to happen!"
This is also his true words. If Agnes really dies in the duel, even if she is only injured, disabled or disfigured, then his and his father's plan will immediately come to nothing, and the price paid before will be in vain.
How could he accept this result? So this time he and his wife are completely united.
After getting her husband's promise, Alice finally felt at ease.
Although she had taken advantage of the opportunity to get something, she still felt that she was still so humble before fate, and this small victory was not enough for her to escape the mercy of fate.
Therefore, she will control more things in the future and protect everything for herself and her beloved family members no matter what.
In this way, the husband and wife reached a unified and tacit understanding.
After the violent storm ended, everything became calm, and the days passed quietly in a gentle rhythm. In a blink of an eye, it was time for the country dance held by the Agrons.
The sun was setting quietly, and in the dusk of the evening, Agnes was in her room, helplessly letting her sister play with her.
"Sister, is that enough?" she asked impatiently.
"Almost, almost." Alice replied casually while looking at the girl in the mirror.
If there were people here who were familiar with Agnes, they would definitely be shocked by the girl in the mirror - is this really the usually heroic girl?
Her face was painted with a fine amount of powder, so it was almost dazzlingly white. Her eyebrows and eyeliner were also deliberately painted to be soft and soft. She was wearing a precious silk gauze skirt, and her fair skin was exposed in the high neckline.
, is also deliberately highlighted by the lace.
Although the ups and downs of Agnes's chest were a little regrettable compared to those of married ladies such as Teresa and her sister, her tall and graceful figure easily made up for this flaw.
The girl, just like the one walking out of the painting, is full of amazing charm.
Alice looked at her sister carefully, then nodded with satisfaction.
"Agnes, you will charm everyone!"
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