Just as Alice said, the day after the couple prepared their luggage for going out, Agron took his close entourage, as well as Agnes herself, on the road to Agnes' new house.
Previously, Agron took Agnes on a tour across the country, and they were very affectionate with each other on the road. Agnes also expressed to Agron that she didn't want to be high-profile in the future, and just wanted to live in seclusion in a secluded place.
idea.
Of course, Agron was willing to fulfill his lover's wishes, but how could he let Agnes really suffer and live a hard life? So he said that he would buy a quiet and beautiful manor near the palace as a gift to himself
give her.
After returning to Paris, Aigron did not forget his promise, and today is the time for him to "fulfill" it.
However, as His Majesty the Emperor, of course he does not need to take care of such small matters. He has entrusted all the matters to Alice, so today is his first time to go here.
As the "master", this is actually the first time for Agnes. Because she is unsophisticated and doesn't want to spend time bargaining with others, she is happy to leave everything to her sister. Anyway, for her, as long as
Once the basic conditions are met, it doesn’t matter where you live.
Alice has always been very efficient in doing things. This time she was helping her sister and she tried her best to get the job done quickly. So today Aigron was in the mood and prepared to take his cherished "beloved concubine" with him.
Let's go see her new home together.
Because he didn't want to alarm the surrounding area, Aiglon deliberately dressed lightly and just rode in an inconspicuous carriage with Agnes. His guard captain Andre Davout followed several guards on horseback around the carriage -
—As for Alice and Edgar, they were also invited over by Agnes, and they followed in a carriage.
Although this is a deliberately simple scene, even so, such a formation is rare in the countryside. As this group of people drove out of the palace, the villagers along the way would always cast curious eyes and guess what happened.
Who is passing by?
Agron hugged Agnes, sat on the cushion together, and then looked around with interest.
Since it was winter at the moment, the scenery in the countryside was a bit bleak and monotonous, but this did not affect his good mood. At this moment, with the warm and fragrant nephrite in his arms, even if he did nothing, it was enough to make him feel comfortable.
.
Soon, the carriage passed through a withered grove and came to an attractive depression. At the bottom of the depression, there was a small stream that was gurgling silently to the west. There was a moss-covered stream across the stream.
The small stone arch bridge may be a result of ingenuity or accident. In short, blue, black and yellow-white stones are alternately inlaid on the bridge. The colors are extremely beautiful, just like a mosaic.
Looking from the bridge, you can see mills and their dams, embankments, trees, and endless vineyards in the distance. What a wonderful rural scene!
"What a beautiful place!" Agnes suddenly became energetic when she was exposed to this rural scene.
This was her favorite scene, and she fell in love with it almost immediately.
While she was sighing, the carriage continued to move forward. Soon, the wide gravel road turned into a path lined with acacia trees, and then you could see an iron railing with hollow patterns engraved on it, quite like those round flowers.
font.
These iron railings keep out the surrounding villagers, silently reminding them that they have touched private territory.
There is an iron gate at the end of the iron railing. Due to being in disrepair for many years, there are mottled rust marks on the railing and gate, which only adds to its lonely beauty.
Because they had been notified in advance, the servants of the manor had already opened the door, and the carriage rushed in without any hesitation.
After bypassing the obstacles composed of rocks and trees, they finally arrived in front of the manor building.
Right in front of them stood a large house built of beautiful red bricks and stones. The wall base was built with stone belts. The corners and windows were framed, and the window lattice still had the small checkered pattern of Versailles. The big house
The main entrance is a majestic stone platform, but due to its age, it no longer has the majestic brightness it once had. Instead, it looks dull, with a little bit of moss between the stone cracks.
Agron took Agnes out of the carriage together, and then climbed up the steps on the stone platform.
There are spiraling steps on both sides of the stone platform. Circular railings surround these steps. Around the steps, there are some big trees. The branches and leaves of these trees sway, shaking hundreds of brown needles.
On the roof, let moss grow and make the cracks in the walls interesting.
The main building made of red bricks is hidden among the leaves and moss. It is inconspicuous but has weathered for a long time.
Agnes fell in love with the scenery almost at first sight, because it was almost the same as the place she envisioned to live.
"It's so beautiful..." She couldn't help but sigh.
"Your sister really knows your preferences very well." Seeing Agnes looking so happy, Agron couldn't help but laugh. "It looks like this manor has been built for a hundred or two hundred years."
"You are right, Your Majesty." At this time, Alice behind them also followed, and then agreed with Aiglon's statement, "This manor was built in the late reign of Louis XIV. It was a nobleman who built it for himself.
The summer villa built has a history of about 150 years. During this period, it changed hands several times due to inheritance and resale. The last owner bought it at a low price after the Revolution. However, because the original owner
I mainly live in Paris, so I wanted to sell it. After conducting on-site inspections, I decided to buy it... I hope you and Agnes like it."
"Agnes likes it very much, thank you, Alice -" Agron immediately made the obvious conclusion.
Obviously, buying a manor is not that simple, but as long as you are willing to budget, there is almost nothing impossible in this world.
As for whether it's worth spending the money...Looking at Agnes' satisfied smile at this moment, there's no need to argue about this issue anymore.
Aigron looked at the beloved concubine beside him again, and then waved gently.
"Agnes, do you like it here? It's yours."
"Thank you, Your Majesty, I like it very much..." In order to express her gratitude, Agnes hugged Agron tightly, "However, every time I get expensive gifts from you, I always feel very guilty. , because a thought of mine caused you to spend so much money, please don’t be so generous to me in the future, it will make me uneasy. I have got enough things, I am very satisfied, extremely satisfied. "
"Needless to say, I'm very happy to spend money for you. How can I say it's a waste of money?" Aigron hugged the other person with a smile, and then casually comforted, "Besides, the expenses I paid for you are definitely not enough. The level of indignation from the outside world is such that I even feel that if I were stingier, people might ridicule me for being a miser and not like a king!"
Although Aiglon was joking, it was also true.
Because, compared to those "royal ladies" who spent a lot of money in the old days, Agnes was definitely extremely frugal.
I am afraid of comparison in everything. Although Aigron gave Agnes a lot of priceless jewelry, and although Aigron gave her a manor, it pales in comparison to the kings who frequently gave lavish gifts to castles. .
Judging from the public opinion that Aigron has inquired about, most people not only do not think Agnes is greedy and wasteful, but instead think that she is too simple and low-key and does not reflect the royal style.
Agnes was also a little bit dumbfounded by Aigron's comfort.
However, she was in a good mood today and did not want to dwell on this topic. After the two of them talked for a while, they walked through the door of the mansion together and walked in together.
As soon as they arrived in the hall, their eyes were first attracted to the ceiling, which was an Italian-style mural with bizarre arabesque patterns flying on it. There were also many marble decorations in the room, and ancient hangings hung between the wall panels. The oil painting, although it was painted by an unknown artist, looked good, with various portraits and landscapes, and there were faded velvet curtains between the glass windows.
On the side of the hall, there is a bathroom. The bathroom is surrounded by jade-white tiles, the floor is paved with mosaic tiles, and the bathtub is marble. The bathroom is separated by a silk screen, and there is a very exquisite gold-inlaid screen inside. There are wooden couches, tables and fruit bowls for placing food. In this way, in just a few inches, the owner's bathing, dining and love seem to be integrated.
On the other side of the bathroom is the lounge and living room, and in the middle is a beautifully designed staircase with lights shining down from above. The stairs lead to each room.
Although the house looks unremarkable and low-key on the outside, inside you can see the extravagant style of the Louis XIV era.
Being in this spacious and luxurious mansion, Agnes felt a little obsessed for a while.
She was not impressed by the luxurious furnishings inside. After all, as a princess, she had already seen the most luxurious halls in Paris and all kinds of fashionable furnishings.
What really moved her was the atmosphere that filled this mansion that did not belong to this era, the lazy and comfortable atmosphere that made people forget the turmoil of the times and slowly fall into sleep.
This was where she wanted to be...she concluded once again.
"Agnes, are you satisfied with the mansion itself?" Agron asked, "If you are not satisfied, we can reject the rebuilding. At most, it will only take more time. You can build whatever you want -
—”
"No, Your Majesty!" Agnes replied immediately, "There is no need to renovate it, this is good... It can even be said that this is the best. I like this place so much that I will leave it as it is.
Be my home."
"Okay, if you like." Aigron nodded.
Then, he looked at Alice next to him, "Then, Mrs. Alice, the renovation project can be cancelled, and Agnes can just move in - this will save us trouble."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Alice responded immediately.
Her original plan was for Agnes to move here first, and then slowly renovate it in different areas according to her preferences. However, since Agnes fell in love with this place at first sight, there was no need to renovate it anymore.
Agron took Agnes out of the hall, and then came to the balcony next to them. Then they could see the forest and large flower fields next to them at a glance.
"Agnes, according to the original owner's explanation, there are sunflowers and other flowers planted in the flower field. It is winter now, so you can't see anything. After summer, the flowers here will be in full bloom. I think... it will be very beautiful." Agnes.
Introducing to Agnes.
And Agnes immediately started thinking about it.
Isn't this picture exactly what she has been striving for?
"Let's enjoy it together then -" she blurted out.
"Well, definitely." Aigron nodded, "And, in the future, it will not only be the two of us, but also our children. They will also grow up here and share the same things with us. Isn't that great?
Okay?"
Indeed, for Agron, this manor is not only a gift from him to Agnes, but also a "witness" to their previous companionship. Moreover, not only will Agnes live here, but also their future.
's children.
In the future, he will definitely come here often to get together with Agnes and their children.
Although he could not give them the titles of "husband" and "father", he could give them everything else, and that was enough to make them happy.
Agnes couldn't help but become fascinated by Agron's provocation.
Although she became a lover due to fate, but even so, she would still want to be a mother. Wouldn't it be great if she could take her own children and grow up quietly here in the future?
?
At least, there's nothing to complain about.
"Your Majesty, this is our home... Although to you this is just one of them, but to me, it is all of them. I will take good care of this place, for us and for our children.
——" So, with a bit of shyness and a bit of determination, she spoke her innermost thoughts to Aiglon.
Agnes was also a little helpless at what Agnes said.
But he can only do so much.
"Well, that's natural. I believe you can do it!" Aigron stopped thinking about it. Instead, he held Agnes's hand tightly and changed the topic. "We can try it together in the evening."
How does the bathroom there feel... I think it should be very comfortable...?"
Agnes blushed shyly at this invitation, but she still nodded gently.
Maybe there's nothing wrong with enjoying today's life, right?