After finishing the brief conversation with His Excellency the Prime Minister, the Agrons, led by their attendants, went to the audience hall in the palace.
At this time, most of the guests had already arrived and gathered together, eagerly awaiting the arrival of the newly crowned couple.
Agron and Teresa have participated in many celebrations before, but these were basically for people from all walks of life in the country, and tonight's Christmas Eve celebration is for this young couple who have been on the throne for less than a month.
Officially debuted on the European stage.
Although some countries still did not send envoys due to various reasons, the ambassadors of all countries that have restored diplomatic relations with the empire have been cordially invited by the palace, and they will naturally attend with pleasure. On the one hand, they will give the host country face, and on the other hand, they will be happy to attend.
On the other hand, we should also use this to spy on the reality of the new emperor.
According to ancient tradition, these foreign envoys were treated very well and stayed in a special area in the hall, with a good view and close access to the emperor and his wife.
Quietly, the Agrons walked to the gate, and the guards standing at the gate raised their guns and saluted the dressed-up young couple.
Then, the two guards, one on each side, grabbed the golden door handle and gently pulled it on both sides. The door gradually opened, and the couple was focused by everyone in the hall.
"Your Majesty the Emperor, Your Majesty the Queen are here!"
Then, the ceremonial officials of the palace loudly announced the arrival of the supreme ruler of the empire.
The brilliant candlelight, the scorching gaze and the hot wind blowing towards their faces swept over the young couple in an instant.
If an ordinary person were suddenly faced with such a scene of gorgeous clothes and jewels, they would probably be stunned for a moment, but both Agron and Teresa were used to seeing it in the Austrian court when they were young.
The emperor's pomp, therefore, was not touched by the scene at this moment - it was an innate part of their lives.
But this time, they are the real protagonists. They have a powerful and resource-rich country in their hands. Its strength even exceeds the country they grew up in - that is to say, their current power exceeds what they once feared.
old emperor.
Moreover, compared to the aging Emperor Franz, they still have too much youth to enjoy.
At this time, they all had the formulaic indifferent smiles on their faces, and then they walked hand in hand on the carpet with gentle steps, although their eyes moved with the steps and fell on everyone's eyes.
On the body, but actually there is no one around.
Following their footsteps, melodious music also sounded - and this was a treatment that only the couple could enjoy.
When he was in the Austrian court, His Majesty the Emperor wanted to play "God Save Our Emperor Franz" when attending a ceremony, but when it came to the couple, it was naturally impossible to use this music; and "Marseillaise", which was said to kill the tyrant, was obviously inappropriate, and even more so
They could not use the national anthem "The Return of the Prince of France to Paris" used during the Bourbon Restoration, so they used the national anthem "The Expedition" from the Empire period as their national anthem.
Therefore, when the couple attended, the tune of "Expedition Song" also resounded throughout the hall. Many people in the hall had experienced the imperial era, especially those foreign envoys who had returned home after many years.
After hearing this piece of music played again in the palace in Paris, they naturally had mixed feelings.
Obviously, the empire of the Bonaparte family had brought them too much shock and panic. Now that they see the heir of this family standing on the throne again, they will naturally have a lot of hidden worries and wariness.
However, diplomats are usually realists and rarely sentimental, so their attention quickly broke away from the memories of the old empire and refocused on the young emperor and his wife.
Because of their young age and fresh appearance, the couple was deeply loved by the people at this time. In the eyes of the diplomats who paid special attention to appearance and demeanor, the young couple also had an equally lovable appearance. After all, who doesn't like to be with a handsome man?
What about dealing with beauties?
Amidst the sound of music and the attention of everyone, the Aiglons walked to the center of the hall, where the giant chandelier bloomed above their heads, thus gathering a bright light on them.
As the host, Egeron was naturally responsible for the opening remarks, so after arriving at the center, he began his brief speech.
"Dear guests! I am very grateful to you for taking the time to come and add splendor to my celebration. Today is not only a day for our family reunion, but also a day full of expectations and reconciliation. Today there is no dispute or pain, only joy.
Hope! I ask everyone to forget all the disputes and unhappiness of the past year, enjoy the last happy time of this year with peace of mind, and welcome the arrival of the new year!"
After saying these polite words, Aigron changed the subject and his tone became emotional, "I think everyone knows that it is not easy for me to be able to stand here as the master like today. Thank you Almighty God
Grant me such luck and honor, and..."
At this point, Agron took Teresa's hand, and then faced the people present together, "And gave me such a perfect wife! She is noble yet humble, decisive yet smart, beautiful but also...
She has extraordinary talents... I think there is no more perfect wife than her in the world. What is even more perfect is that she also gave me two children and a family that I dreamed of. Because of this, I
Only then can I enjoy the warmth of family on this Christmas Eve. I cannot express my gratitude to her in words..."
Although Aigron's words were a bit exaggerated and deliberately meant to please Teresa, they were more or less sincere.
Along the way, Teresa stayed by his side without any regrets, sharing the joys and sorrows and "starting a business" together. It also made him feel the warmth of family after his family was broken up since he was a child. To say that he was not grateful at all
, that's impossible - it's just that his gratitude will sometimes be defeated by the passion of the prodigal prince.
From another perspective, it is precisely because of the existence of Queen Theresa that countries are much less disgusted and wary of Aigron. After all, the queen from the Habsburg family, in the eyes of European countries, will make "
The "heretic" Bonaparte family seems more pleasing to the eye.
Aigron is also well aware of this diplomatic value, so tonight he took the opportunity of Christmas Eve to praise his wife in public.
Teresa was surprised at first, and then moved.
Although she was furious at Aigron's constant philandering and neglect, deep down in her heart, she could not forget her love for her husband no matter what, so she forgave him many times and tolerated his aggressive offenses.
In her heart, as in the past, she has been looking forward to two people growing old together, and passing away suddenly surrounded by the big family they gave birth to, and spending this life together. In order to realize this wish, no matter how much it costs, no matter what
No matter how much hardship she endures, she is willing to endure it.
Being a mere queen is nothing more than a burden that she has to carry for the sake of love. But now that she has carried it, she will naturally strive to carry it on perfectly, and she will work with her husband in an attitude that is not inferior to that of any queen in history.
Achieve glorious governance.
Now, everything is just the beginning.
So, she nodded slightly, smiled and thanked her husband, and this heartwarming scene also fell in the eyes of everyone.
Although everyone knew about the previous incident involving Miss Agnes, at this moment, no one doubted the relationship between the Emperor and the Queen. At least the authority of Her Majesty the Queen would never be shaken - this
This was also shown publicly by Aiglon.
So, after Aigron's speech, people applauded one after another to express respect for the couple.
And the celebration began.
The courtiers, headed by Prime Minister Prince Talleyrand, stepped forward one by one to pay tribute to the Aiglons.
Although Prince Talleyrand was limping and wearing a fluffy dress, so he walked in front like a penguin swaying from side to side, the people present were well-trained in social interaction and only had decent smiles on their faces.
The whole room burst into laughter because of this - but the snickering was unavoidable.
Other ministers, also wearing embroidered gowns, paid tribute to His Majesty the Emperor and Queen.
Next came the diplomatic envoys, and then the celebrities from all walks of life, while the Agrons acted as smiling salespeople, speaking briefly to everyone.
After the formal interviews and greetings were over, the grand banquet was naturally indispensable. Under the guidance of the attendants, the hungry guests were arranged to the dining table one after another, and then they were served a variety of exquisite dishes and snacks, as well as fine wines collected by the palace.
, served one after another in an endless stream for them to feast on.
Naturally, the seats for the banquet have been arranged long ago.
Sharing the same long dining table with the two His Majesty are Prime Minister Prince Talleyrand and Foreign Minister Duke Bassano, while the others at the table are ambassadors from various countries - although they are all from different countries, they are very different from each other.
Being able to communicate fluently in French is the last glory of the French era in Europe.
Who could have imagined that in its original history, less than half a century later, French, which was originally regarded as the lingua franca of the nobility, would sadly step down from its altar? This is something that Aigron must try his best to avoid.
The person assigned to the seat closest to Queen Theresa was the Austrian Ambassador.
Because of her background in the Habsburg royal family, Queen Teresa was more suitable to receive the Austrians than he himself was. Agron was also happy to let Theresa and the Austrian ambassador reminisce about the past, understand her homesickness, and further consolidate himself.
Friendly relations with Austria.
This Austrian ambassador was also an acquaintance of Agron and Teresa.
He is the diplomat Mr. Alfred von Mayrhofen who was ordered to visit Greece when the couple was in Greece.
Previously, he followed Prince Metternich's confidants to Istanbul to take up a post, and had several contacts with the Aiglons, which could be regarded as leaving a little friendship.
As the Agrons came to Paris, Prince Metternich transferred him from Istanbul to France as ambassador based on the principle of "making the best use of everything".
No matter from any aspect, this is undoubtedly a "promotion". Prince Metternich wanted to take advantage of the old friendship between the two parties. In other words, the Eggrons also became Alfred von
-The "rising star" of Mayrhofen's official career.
The great figures in history are like stars with huge mass. Even if they sit still, they will change the trajectories of other planets or comets due to their huge gravity. The official career of Mr. Ambassador is a typical example of this——
Similarly, had it not been for Emperor Napoleon, the unknown Metternich would not have risen to prominence so easily and become the Austrian Emperor's most trusted foreign minister and prime minister.
After the ambassador took office, he naturally tried to establish a relationship with the Agrons.
He originally had a relationship with the French ambassador to Turkey, Count Telewin, but after the ambassador was transferred back to his country and suddenly "died of a sudden illness", he had to give up this hope and had to find another way.
And today is naturally an excellent opportunity.
He was invited to the palace and placed next to Queen Theresa's seat. It was obvious that this was giving him "preferential treatment".
"Your Majesty the Queen." After taking the opportunity to dine, Alfred von Mayrhofen looked at Theresa next to him with a flattering smile. "You are more radiant than before. As your Majesty said,
There is no other woman in the world who can combine nobility, beauty and talent at the same time like you..."
Teresa would feel intoxicated when Agron said the same thing, but when the ambassador said it, Teresa only found it boring.
So, she just smiled indifferently, and then replied softly, "You are very flattering, Mr. Ambassador. There is no shortage of women in the courts of various countries who make me feel eclipsed."
"I can assure you that I am not exaggerating." The ambassador quickly shook his head seriously, "In fact, there has never been an Austrian princess as influential and powerful as you. You are in the most important position.
, the harmony and prosperity of the two countries can be achieved in a single thought, and your family will be proud of you..."
Although Teresa didn't care about such flattery, the ambassador's words still aroused some resonance in her heart.
Yes, why doesn’t she want to achieve harmony and prosperity between the two countries?
However, she is now the wife of the Bonaparte family, the queen of France, and the mother of the crown prince. Reality has determined what she must choose first.
Moreover, she also knew why the ambassador and Metternich behind him were so attentive to her.
"If there is anything that can promote harmony and prosperity between our two countries, of course I will be happy to do it, sir."