Eagle’s Glory

After sending Chanel away, Agron stayed in the hotel, waiting for the results Chanel brought back.

As time passed and there was no reply from Chanel, Aigron began to feel anxious.

Although he believed that Chanel would be able to fulfill the mission he had given him, care would lead to confusion. He was afraid that something would happen in Rome that would prevent Chanel from returning to him.

When sending Chanel away, Aigron had already explained to her that if she didn't come back today, he would leave with his people in the early morning, flee Rome far away, and return to the island of Monte Cristo first. Find a way to rescue her.

Of course, this is just a worst-case scenario plan. Aiglon wants such a disaster to happen more than anyone else, because he can't afford to lose Chanel at the moment.

In order to get rid of this meaningless worry, Agron sat by the window and read popular popular novels to pass the time.

The hotel he is staying in was also chosen after a lot of selection - although the hotel has only three or four windows on the facade facing the avenue, it is actually very long and narrow, so it has a large area. Its courtyard is very deep, and the entire The house is independent, close to a common dividing wall, the yard is very quiet, and the stable is at the end.

In such a terrain, even if there is a commotion outside, it will not spread to him quickly. He will have enough time to escape in the chaos.

The sun's shadow was dipping to the west, and soon it was night. Shortly after nightfall, Aigron looked at the firelight flashing out of the window a few times, then flickering rhythmically, and then everything fell silent again.

Very good! Aigron's mood suddenly lifted.

This was the code he had agreed upon in advance. After the person watching at the door was sure that Chanel had returned safely, he would send this signal to remind him that everything was going well.

Aiglon felt relieved, then threw down the book in his hand, preparing to welcome Shanel back.

Then, there was a burst of footsteps on the floor, and they were in different rhythms, some were light and some were heavy.

Chanel also brought someone over - Aigron made a judgment in his mind instantly.

Before he could continue thinking, there was a knock on the door.

"Sir, I'm back!" Chanel whispered to the master. "There is another guest who is coming to see you."

"Chanel, come in." Aigron put down his thoughts and called them in.

The door was immediately pushed open, and then, Chanel's figure emerged in the dim candlelight, and Aigron immediately noticed that there was an elderly man in his sixties next to her.

The old man is short in stature, has a serious face, and his gray hair is meticulously arranged. Although he is not wearing bishop's clothes, the solemnity of a clergy can still be seen in his behavior.

After seeing the young man sitting in the seat, he was obviously deeply moved, but he quickly controlled his emotions, walked calmly in front of Aigron, and bowed to him solemnly.

"His Majesty!"

His voice was rich and full of emotion. It was obvious that to him, the young man in front of him did not just represent the identity of "Your Majesty".

No introduction was needed from Chanel. Just based on his age and his behavior during the meeting, Agron had already guessed who he was - he must be his great-uncle and former Cardinal Joseph Fish.

He stood up immediately and took the old man's hand.

Holding these wrinkled hands, Aigron suddenly felt a little emotional.

When he was a newborn baby, he was held in these hands and baptized.

At that time, the empire was at its peak with flowers blooming and fire cooking oil. Everyone felt that this baby would eventually take over the scepter from his father and rule the most powerful empire in Europe.

Who could have imagined that in just two or three years, this baby would experience such a terrible disaster and lose everything he could inherit?

But it doesn't matter, I'm still young, and everything can be started over again.

Maybe this cardinal is looking forward to the reappearance of everything in the past.

"I'm so sorry that I caused you trouble." Aigron was filled with emotion, and in the end he only used a faint apology as a prelude to the meeting between the two of them. "If I had a choice, I would prefer to see you in a more grand occasion."

"I am extremely happy to be able to see you." The old man looked at the young man closely, tears suddenly flashed in the corners of his eyes, "I really didn't expect that I would still be alive to see you again! God bless. "

"As long as we work together, I think we will have more opportunities to meet in the future." Aigron replied with a smile, trying to make the atmosphere in the room more relaxed.

Then, he asked, "Is my grandmother okay now?"

"She is in good health and misses you very much. She was even more happy when she learned that you came to ask to see her. But the situation is a bit delicate now, so she cannot rush to leave Rome to see you. To be cautious, she has to first Let me come to see you. Because I occasionally go out to visit friends, it is not easy to arouse suspicion from the outside world," the cardinal quickly explained to Letizia.

Then, he conveyed the last words Letizia told him before leaving.

"My sister wanted me to tell you that she loves you and misses you very, very much."

Although he was unable to witness his grandmother's expression with his own eyes, Agron could feel her deep affection from the cardinal's narration.

"I love her too," he whispered back. "Among the few closest relatives I have left in this world, she is the most important one. I only hope that God can keep her healthy and live a long life, so that she can enjoy the most glorious glory again, and I will dedicate myself to her respectfully. .”

"She doesn't care much about this. She didn't care about it back then, and even more so now." The cardinal smiled bitterly, "She would rather see you live a safe life than the honor of the empress dowager. Of course, even so, we I still hope that your career will succeed. After all, you are indeed born with a great mission, and historical setbacks should not hinder you."

"Speaking of which, I hope you can also participate in this great cause." Aigron climbed up the pole and proposed his purpose, "As you can see, I am now alone and need help urgently. , even a little bit of help is very useful to me.”

Eggron's straightforward request made the cardinal feel that he had to speak out.

"Your Majesty, in my opinion, since we have received so much from your father, we are also obliged to be loyal to you and use our accumulated resources to help you when you need it. This is a matter of course. However, With all due respect, your grandmother still has some concerns.”

"Concerns? What are you worried about?" Aigron was a little confused.

"You are working hard for an extremely arduous cause. In a sense, you are even fighting against the giant of fate. This means great honor but it also means a terrible burden. She is afraid that your young shoulders cannot bear it. This heavy burden was finally crushed by fate. If this is the case, then the more she helps you, the more she will harm you! She thinks that instead of that, it is better for you to find a place to live anonymously early, even though It’s not that glorious, but at least the family bloodline can be passed down – Your Majesty, please don’t be angry, she is also thinking about you.”

After hearing the cardinal's words, Aigron did not get angry, but just smiled bitterly.

"I understand her concerns, and I know her starting point is for my own good. But, how should I prove that I can bear the heavy burden? Do I suddenly make myself a few years older in an instant?"

"That's not necessary." The cardinal was amused by the joke. "She just wants to find out whether you act impulsively based on the blood of the moment, or whether you act after careful consideration. If it is the former, then although Nothing good will come of being brave but reckless.”

"I think that the two must be combined to achieve great things." Aigron retorted, "If you want to regain the throne, you really need the wisdom to make decisions and plan your future route step by step, but more importantly, you need to have the wisdom to plan your future. That kind of courage, the courage to take risks, but if you are timid in doing anything, you will achieve nothing in the end."

"What you said is indeed a wise saying." The cardinal nodded in agreement.

Then, he thought for a moment before speaking again. "Actually, I think what you have done so far is quite amazing. You have found a place for yourself, you have begun to recruit supporters everywhere, and you have determined the next route to win more for yourself. The prestige of When it comes to the higher-ups of the church, who exactly is that? And how should we impress him?"

For this question, Aigron naturally already had the answer.

"Of course I couldn't have rushed to Rome without preparation, Mr. Bishop." He smiled slyly, "In fact, I have a very reliable introducer - have you heard of Faria? Father?"

"Father Faria?" The cardinal was stunned for a moment, and then looked at him in disbelief. "Are you talking about Father Faria who once served Count Spada? I have met him. , but it seems that he has not been heard from for a long time - it is said that he was arrested for opposing the empire. This is really a pity, that is a very elegant and knowledgeable person..."

Looking at the cardinal's reaction, Agron confirmed that the French police did not notify him when they arrested the priest, but this was normal. It is known that the cardinal is very concerned about maintaining the dignity of the church. If he had been informed, maybe he would Stop it.

"Well, he did have to stay away from the world for a long time due to a series of changes, but his desire to make achievements has never been extinguished. After escaping from Austria, after a series of twists and turns, I got to know him and sincerely invited him to serve me ——After a moment of hesitation, he agreed to my solicitation, and now he is working for me."

"Oh! Is that so?" The cardinal suddenly became excited. “That’s a huge bonus for you indeed!”

It seems that Father Faria was indeed quite famous back then, so much so that after disappearing for more than ten years, the cardinal felt so excited when he heard that Father Faria had joined his nephew.

This also proved the value of Father Faria, and Aigron's heart became more stable.

He walked to the package he had brought, then pulled out a few letters from it and handed them to the cardinal.

"In order to help me achieve my goal, Father Faria wrote several handwritten letters and prepared for me to hand them over to his old friends in the church. According to him, these friends are now in high positions. If they can help, , then it won’t be difficult to get through to the Pope——”

The cardinal took the letter and glanced at it briefly.

Although he is far away from the center of power of the church, he is naturally still familiar with the current personnel changes in the church, so he is familiar with several names in the letter.

"Cardinal Vittorio Esposito...I didn't expect him!" When he found one of the letters, he couldn't help but read the name, and then looked at Egron happily, " This cardinal came from a famous family, and he is easy-going and generous. He is also well-respected in the Holy See and is one of the most powerful supporters of the current Pope. If he can get his nod, then it is not a good idea to talk to the Pope Difficult thing. Indeed...this is a good candidate!"

As he spoke, the cardinal clenched his fists excitedly.

The inside story he just learned gave him a little more confidence in his young nephew's career.

Obviously, although resources are limited and can only have a grass-roots team, the resources this young man can use are not small.

"I need a reliable person to act as an intermediary to contact these friends of Father Faria for me. My lord, can you be wronged and complete this task for me?" Aigron asked.

"I am very happy to serve you." The cardinal agreed immediately without thinking.

But soon he hesitated again, "But Your Majesty, although they are friends of Father Faria, and I have a little popularity in the past, it is difficult to guarantee that they will contribute to your cause-after all, these days The world has long since lost its simplicity, especially in the church, where it is difficult to see true love."

"Of course I have heard about this for a long time. The Church of Rome is more realistic than anywhere else." Aigron smiled sarcastically, "So I have also made the necessary preparations—"

He deliberately prolonged his tone, and then took out a bunch of small items from the package.

The brilliant brilliance instantly brightened the dark room.

"Oh!" the old cardinal couldn't help but exclaimed.

In front of him was clearly a pile of jewels. The huge gemstones were worth a lot at first glance, and what supported these gemstones was a huge emerald. Even the cardinal, who was once the uncle of Emperor Napoleon, was a little dazzled.

"If this is the era when the church sells indulgences, I'm afraid that even the crime of killing the pope can be atoned for?" Eggron patted the jewels lightly, and then made a nasty joke.

"Although it's not quite that, it's almost there..." the cardinal replied seriously.

Then, he looked at Aigron solemnly, "Now I am more confident, Your Majesty... You really did not act on the basis of bloody recklessness, you did a very good job, even better than I imagined, but, may I ask Where did you get these treasures?"

"From my supporters, who have been thinking of restoring the empire since the day it was destroyed." Aigron replied, "Of course, they also got it from Italy."

Joseph Fish curled his lips slightly, obviously he also wanted to understand the origin of these things, and for the sake of the glory of the two people, he stopped asking questions.

"Then I will act according to your will, Your Majesty... I don't think your grandmother has anything to worry about." He changed the subject again, "However, I have one more thing to tell you, which is very important .”

"Please tell me." Aiglon nodded.

"Your former fiancée, Princess Teresa, visited our house today." The cardinal became serious again.

"What?!" Even Aigron, who had always been calm, couldn't help being shocked when he heard the news. "how come?"

"She came out on a nominal trip to relax, but in fact she came to Rome specifically to find your grandmother, in order to get news from you..." the cardinal replied in a low voice, "I was there when Letizia received her, To be honest, I was also moved by her affection. Your Majesty, she insisted on continuing the marriage contract with your grandmother... She said that no matter what happens, she is still the daughter-in-law of the Bonaparte family."

Aigron opened his mouth slightly, not knowing what to say. The impact of this sudden news made him a little overwhelmed.

"So, what does my grandma think?" After a long silence, he asked again.

"Your grandmother hit it off right away after meeting her, and she was very fond of her. She expressed her willingness to approve this marriage and accept Her Royal Highness Princess Teresa into this family..." The cardinal smiled, and then replied. "Your Majesty, when she left your grandmother, she left her address and begged her to pass on your news to her no matter what, otherwise she would stay in Rome forever."

Aegron blinked, still not knowing what to say.

He knew how bad he had done to Teresa, so although he left a letter when he escaped, he still felt a lot of guilt in his heart. He thought Teresa would hate him to the core, but he didn't expect things to develop Got this result.

Teresa...am I worthy of you? He asked himself.

"Don't you have any feelings for Princess Teresa?" the cardinal couldn't help asking.

"Of course not, I think she is a very nice person." Aigron replied.

"Isn't that the end of the matter? In your position and her, it's very rare to get to know each other a little bit. Don't forget that when your father and your mother met for the first time, they were already at the wedding ceremony. "The cardinal laughed again, "Your Majesty, since everything is so correct, I think it is best not to regret some things—please meet her, I believe that everything before can be made up for, as long as If you please."

"It sounds like you already have an idea?" Aigron asked.

"It's not just my idea." The cardinal shook his head, "It's my sister's opinion, she told me that she can give you all the help you want, but the condition is that you don't let Teresa down Your Highness."

"It sounds like her grandson looks more like Teresa!" Aigron couldn't help but made a small protest.

Then, he couldn't help but smile bitterly again, "Okay, okay!"