Looking at the heartwarming scene of "a loving father and a filial daughter" in front of him, Edmund next to him was quite touched and had mixed feelings. He was not a cruel person. Although he hated his enemies with gnashing teeth and sworn hatred, he still
But there is no hatred towards their children, because after all, these children have no enmity with him, they just inherited the same surname.
This was the first time he saw Valentine, but he had a very good impression of the child. Although Prosecutor Villefort was hypocritical and vicious, he had no problems with his daughter's education. His "sanctimony" invisibly became the
As a role model for her daughter, Valentina is elegant in manner, quiet and gentle, and has a beautiful appearance. Even though she is less than ten years old, she can already be seen as a lady from a famous family.
I don’t know why, although his three main enemies are all hopelessly bad, their children all have good character and outstanding appearance. Does God always like to favor evil people?
No matter Eugenie, Albert or Valentine, he could not hate them.
However, as long as he succeeded in his revenge, no matter how he tried to remedy it, these children would suffer irreparable harm, which made him feel quite sad.
He didn't care that these children hated him after knowing the truth, but he didn't want to let this "revenge" drama go on endlessly, so deep in his heart, he also wanted to remedy it in some way.
The Count knows better than anyone how easy it is to become corrupted in this world. He also knows how difficult it is for a helpless child to grow up healthily in this world surrounded by wolves, so he
He plans to secretly fulfill the responsibility of a guardian so that the children of his enemies can grow up healthily and become kind and generous people according to their original life trajectory. At that time, he will truly be freed from the drama of "revenge"
Out.
At the same time, Prosecutor Villefort was also immersed in the excitement of the reunion between father and daughter, but he suddenly realized that the Count of Monte Cristo's eyes were falling on his father and daughter - and mostly Valentine.
When seeing such a child for the first time, he would definitely pay more attention to it. This was originally not surprising, but Villefort always felt that something was wrong with this sight.
He didn't know whether he was suspicious of ghosts or whether the count really had some strange and terrifying hobby.
When he met Emily before, he had been curious about what Emily, who was already over thirty, relied on to capture the powerful Earl, so that the Earl dared to risk becoming a laughing stock and put "Dangla"
"Madame" was received in the Palace of Fontainebleau in a grand manner - even if he was favored, this would definitely have a political blow to him. The prosecutor asked himself, he would never do such a thing, at most he would do it secretly
Just keep Emily outside.
So, why is this? Is the Earl actually a love-struck person? The prosecutor does not believe that there is such a person in France. Even His Majesty is not one. How could one of his cronies be?
Therefore, at that time, he guessed that Emily was using another "chip" - her young daughter.
Although he has deliberately not interacted with Emily these years, he has also met Eugénie. This Mademoiselle Danglars is probably the same age as his daughter, and has inherited her mother's appearance. She is a beauty at first sight.
After he had this speculation in his mind, he couldn't help but doubt this aspect.
After meeting the count, Villefort was impressed by the count's charm and began to gradually shake his suspicions. After all, the count did not look like a devil with special habits. However, after so many years of legal career, Villefort made prosecutors
Guan has seen too many "impossible things" really happen, and how many demons walk around the world wearing masks. He has a deep understanding of how low the moral bottom line of human beings is.
Precisely because he believes that human nature is inherently evil, he instinctively persists in his doubts.
Today, facing the Earl's secretive and terrifying sight, he became more and more convinced of his suspicion - beneath the elegant, calm, smart and capable exterior, there really was a devil with special habits hidden.
How did he manipulate Emily and Eugenie? Just thinking about the scene made all the cells in the prosecutor's body tremble with fear, but he also felt a secret sense of excitement.
When he came to his senses, he couldn't help but shiver.
The matter between Emily and her daughter has nothing to do with him, and he doesn't want to care about it. After all, it should be considered a "fair transaction". It's not his turn to talk, but his daughter cannot fall into the clutches of the devil!
"Dad, what's wrong with you?" Valentine in her arms felt that her father suddenly stiffened, so she asked worriedly.
"It's nothing, Valentine... I'm just too happy." Villefort smiled hurriedly, hiding his uneasiness.
Then, he deliberately moved his body slightly to block the Count of Monte Cristo's gaze on Valentine, and finally felt a little more at ease.
There is no doubt that he wants to please the earl and hopes to be protected by this imperial dignitary in the future, but this does not mean that he is willing to pay any price to offer his young daughter for honor, even if it is him.
I feel like it's too much beyond the bottom line.
He secretly made up his mind that no matter what happened in the future, he would never let the count get close to his daughter.
The count had no idea what Prosecutor Villefort was thinking at the moment, otherwise he might have drawn his sword and started to attack. Since his line of sight was now blocked, he didn't do anything wrong for himself. He withdrew his line of sight and waited for the father and daughter to finish.
After comforting their daughter, Prosecutor Villefort and his servants began to pack their luggage and urgently packed the things they needed to take away. For the next period of time, they needed to live in a secret location to prevent the family from becoming the Duke of Orleans in revenge.
The goal.
After nightfall, this urgent work was finally completed. The luggage, servants, and Valentine were all transferred to several carriages. Then Prosecutor Villefort got into the carriage with the Count of Monte Cristo.
"Where are we going next?" the prosecutor asked.
"I'm afraid you have been to that place." the count replied, "it was the original residence of the banker M. Danglars..."
"Danglar!" the name made the prosecutor exclaim. "Is his mansion in your hands now?"
Of course he knew what happened to this old acquaintance - he went bankrupt, fled with the money, and abandoned his mother and daughter who were burdened with huge debts.
"Yes, I was originally not interested in Tangglars Bank. I just took a fancy to the mansion. After I heard that Mr. Tanglars absconded with the money, I wanted to buy it, so it belongs to me.
Already."
"I see..." After the count's explanation, Prosecutor Villefort roughly deduced the entire plot.
Tangglars went bankrupt and absconded - Emily was burdened with huge debts and the house was auctioned by creditors - the Count of Monte Cristo secretly purchased the mansion and then met Emily - in order to avoid living on the street, Emily used various methods
The means have a new backer.
The whole logic was so coherent and reasonable that he believed it was the truth.
Of course, on the surface, he continued to pretend that he didn't know Emily, so he didn't ask any more questions.
"Is it safe there?" He asked such a question, "Will someone take advantage of the chaos to come and harass you?"
"There will be no problem, don't worry." The count made a gesture to dispel the other party's doubts.
Placing the Villefort family in a mansion does seem a bit ostentatious, but this mansion is located in a wealthy area with good security and low traffic. Moreover, it has been properly protected during this turbulent period, and there are very few
If the militiamen come to disturb us, it is objectively suitable to hide.
Moreover, the mansion is large enough and there are many places to hide without worrying about the outside world. Therefore, if the prosecutor and his family hide there, they will be very safe.
Ever since Emily and her daughter moved to Fontainebleau, the mansion has been deserted. Only two or three of the Count's own confidants are guarding the mansion. The Villefort family will be tucked in so that no news will leak out.
Edmund briefly explained the situation to the other party. Villefort was also a smart man and quickly accepted the idea.
Relatively speaking, hiding in that place, at least the living conditions of their family would not be too bad.
"Okay, then I will listen to your arrangements, sir. Thank you for protecting our safety." Villefort seemed to sincerely thank the Earl.
Then, he seemed to suddenly remember something, and spoke again, "By the way, may I ask your surname? I have always forgotten to ask..."
This was a deliberate surprise attack, but who was Edmund? He had been wary of this for a long time, so he answered calmly, "Due to the needs of my work, I don't like to reveal my name to others.
, but since you want to ask, I will make an exception for you... My name is Joseph Faria, please do not spread this name to others."
Because he was well prepared, it could be said that there was no flaw. Even a veteran like Villefort quickly believed his words.
The reason why Edmund is so smooth is that on the one hand, he has already developed some of the politician's acting skills under the influence of his eyes and ears. On the other hand, in his heart, Father Faria is so kind to him, and he is like another father.
, he is psychologically completely able to accept playing his son.
"Faria..." Villefort thought for a moment, "This doesn't seem to be a French surname."
"You are right, we are an Italian family." Edmund replied calmly. "Previously, the elders of my family joined the emperor because they longed for the unification of Italy. Although the emperor failed, our family did not change ourselves.
It was my original intention, and when the King of Rome regained his banner, I came to serve him."
"I see..." Villefort nodded repeatedly, "Your loyalty is truly exemplary! And your French is so good that I can't hear the foreign accent at all."
Then, he continued to seem to be in the mood, chatting with the Count of Monte Cristo in the carriage. It seemed to be aimless chatting, but he still tested the Count from time to time, and sometimes even chatted with the Count in Italian.
Of course, Edmund knew Villefort's little thoughts. In order to dispel the other's doubts, he deliberately chatted with the other person fluently and spoke authentic Italian. When he was a sailor, Edmund had already shuttled back and forth to various ports along the Mediterranean coast.
, learned the languages from various places, and after more than ten years in prison, after the patient teaching of Father Faria, he even learned the rhetoric and tone that nobles should have, and even understood the situation of the Faria family.
He knew everything clearly, so when chatting with the prosecutor, he answered fluently and picked up all kinds of local anecdotes, just like a truly native-born descendant of a famous Italian family.
Edmund's response should be said to be 120% effective, but he didn't know that Villefort had actually met Emily and communicated with her. If Emily had casually told her about the earl she knew,
name, then no matter how excellent his current performance is, it will not be effective.
However, Villefort's negligence in forgetting to ask for his name at that time inadvertently gave him a time lag so that he could first establish his image in the prosecutor's mind.
A person's negligence in a small matter may affect the fate of a person's life, but the person involved is often unaware of it. How many similar examples are there?
In short, after several trials, Villefort finally gave up his doubts and began to admire this well-informed count who had done many great things. Although the count's "special quirks" made him somewhat disgusted and repelled, he
As long as it doesn't hurt his daughter, he can turn a blind eye and pretend he doesn't know anything.
He still planned to continue his friendship with the earl.
While they were chatting, the Earl led a group of them and quietly took advantage of the night to arrive at the original Tanglar residence.
Villefort had never been to this splendid mansion, and he secretly despised Tangglars for his inability to get rid of the rusticity after the poor suddenly became rich. However, when he was actually in the mansion, he couldn't help but be moved by Tanglar's generosity.
Secretly marveled.
Although the mansion has gradually lost its luster due to lack of care, the grandeur of its heyday can still be seen from the decorations and furniture everywhere.
It's a pity, what's the use of being so rich? Someone else robbed your house, slept with your wife and... He thought with malice, without any sympathy for Tanglar.
At this time, Edmund took Villefort and Valentine to various bedrooms and arranged rooms for them.
"Except Madam's bedroom, you can choose any room to rest." Edmund said, looking at Valentine unintentionally, "If Miss Valentine doesn't mind, you can rest at Miss Eugenie's place."
, after all, there are a lot of things girls like there, which will definitely make her stay more comfortable."
"No! It's not necessary!" Villefort was worried about this matter, so when he heard this suggestion, he immediately felt angry and flatly refused.
He is also deeply afraid that his daughter will see something she shouldn’t!
Looking at the Earl's surprised gaze, Villefort turned his head crazily, and then immediately found a reason, "We are used to living a simple life, and I don't want my daughter to be tainted by this kind of wealth. This is not good."
Edmund accepted the explanation, "Well, you can do it yourself."