Eagle’s Glory

"I will tell him that I have never failed his expectations." Aigron solemnly promised Teresa.

This is indeed what he has in mind.

If he had a special affection for anyone in Austria, apart from Sophie and Teresa, the only ones left were the Grand Duke Karl and his wife.

This kind of favor is not only because they are their future parents-in-law, but also because of the way they treat themselves——

After the court put marriage on the agenda, Archduke Karl valued him very much and worked hard to support and take care of him, trying to help him integrate into the upper class of the Austrian Empire and prepare for his future.

When he visited the manor, the couple also entertained him warmly, almost treating him like a nephew.

Not only did they prepare a generous dowry for their daughters for their future needs, but they also sincerely hoped that they would be successful.

Since he came to Schönbrunn Palace, he has never felt this kind of love from his elders and the high expectations he has placed on him. He has never felt it from his grandfather, the emperor, and even less from his mother. Instead, he has gotten it from this couple.

His memory has always been very good, so he remembers every piece of it, and can feel their kindness.

He is also a normal person, and he also has the psychology of a normal person. Why is he not grateful to them?

It's a pity that because of a trick of fate, he finally chose to live up to this good intention. When he fled Vienna, he was ready to break with everything here.

But it is impossible to say that there is no guilt in my heart.

However, because of fate, everything turned around again. Teresa used her courage and persistence to bond this broken marriage together again—that is to say, this couple will become theirs again in the future. father-in-law.

And this also means that he has the opportunity to repay the kindness they gave him.

He remembered that at that time, Grand Duke Karl hoped that he could hold power, encouraged himself to pursue fame and fortune, and become the pillar of the empire; but in order not to be suspected, he had to hide his ambition and pretended not to be interested in fame and fortune , Thinking about it, he was a little disappointed.

And now, isn't he just making contributions? Grand Duke Karl should feel relieved to see himself so aggressive.

no doubt,

What he has done will arouse the anger of the old father. He must still hate and curse himself, but as long as he accepts the reality in time, he will eventually forgive him.

Then he can be proud of his son-in-law's achievements.

Therefore, even for this, he must succeed, and the winner can get all forgiveness.

Since she came to Monte Cristo Island, Teresa has not delivered any information to her family, so her parents must have been waiting desperately. Aigron can imagine that after Teresa's letter arrives, there will be How many waves they bring in their lives.

And in the same way, when they receive the letter, the Austrian officials will probably receive information about themselves at the same or even faster speed.

Thinking of what Metternich's expression would be then, Aigron couldn't help but feel a bad taste in his heart.

He was sure about the reaction of the Austrian authorities next—that is, to continue to stand still and observe the situation.

To put it in a good way, this is called strategic determination; to put it in a bad way, it is because Austria’s strength is not enough to dominate the entire situation, so it has to be on the defensive side, only willing to accept moves passively, and choose its own response according to changes in the situation .

His grandfather and Metternich were the powers that most hoped to "maintain the status quo", because they vaguely knew that it would be very difficult for the Habsburg dynasty to maintain its current ancestral business. Any change in the status quo, perhaps In the end, the aging Habsburg dynasty will be damaged, so leaving everything intact and preserving the current interests is the best choice.

Similarly, among the great powers, Austria has the least interest in Greece, and they have the least incentive to interfere in everything here, preferring to observe the actions of others before deciding their own actions.

Aigron knows better that his grandfather's wish may be fulfilled for a while, but it cannot be realized forever.

This is how the world is like. If a country sails against the current, it will retreat if it does not advance. If you only want to maintain the status quo, you will easily slip into a state of inadequacy. However, the 19th century happened to be the time when European civilization was developing the fastest. .

However, when countries were developing rapidly and their national power was expanding, Austria still maintained its original status, staggering due to various internal problems. Finally, in the flames of revolution that swept across Europe in 1848, everything that Metternich worked so hard to collapse into No, even he himself had to flee amidst the roar of the Viennese, and bid farewell to the political arena sadly.

They represent an old age, they were left on the stage just because of the accident of history, and they barely maintained the former shelf with the help of the Vienna system and the majesty of the Holy Alliance. When the tide came, the castle on the beach could only disappear in the end no deposit.

The new era was created by my generation, and I should also grasp it by myself. You just have to wait... He thought to himself with a little pride.

Seeing Aigron's pensive and proud look, Teresa looked at him with interest although she didn't know what was going on in his heart.

His Highness's appearance was the one she liked to see the most.

How much quickness and wisdom reside in this lovely head! Thank God for allowing me to witness everything by my side.

After a moment of silence, Aegron nodded his farewell to Teresa.

"Okay, Teresa, I have to go, you can have a good rest... I will come back to accompany you in the evening."

Then, he changed his clothes and walked out of the bathroom.

"Your Majesty, have you rested?" Chanel who was waiting outside the door immediately greeted him, and asked him in a low voice. "Sorry, just now I took it upon myself to let His Highness Teresa come in... I guess I didn't disturb you?"

Although her expression was very calm, Aigron could still hear a little bit of hidden depression.

"Chanel, you don't have to take responsibility. It's Teresa who wants to do this. Can you still resist?" He comforted the other party with a smile, "Also, I'm very happy, this is a very interesting experience. It's a pity that the I couldn't do anything more out of the ordinary because of the promise I made to Teresa... but I think it also adds to our expectations and fun."

Chanel lowered her head, and after a while, she asked a question in a voice as thin as a mosquito.

"Your Majesty, what about me? Don't you want to take care of me anymore?"

"Huh?" Eggron's smile froze.

"It is true that I cannot be compared with Her Royal Highness, and I have never overestimated my ability to enjoy the same treatment as Your Highness. For me, it is my greatest luck to stay by your side. But...but... The more Chanel spoke, the more distressed she became, and she almost choked up, "This is both an honor and a torment for me. Obviously I shouldn't think about it, but seeing His Highness and you are so harmonious every day, I am a little scared... because This fits so well that it seems that there is no room for others, when I think that you may no longer pay attention to me in the future, and when I think that my happiness has come to an abrupt end... I am so scared that I can't tell."

While talking, Chanel covered her mouth and wept silently, "Your Majesty, I'm sorry I shouldn't spoil your fun at this time, but I'm really uncomfortable... Am I being too presumptuous? If so, Please reprimand me severely, and let me get rid of these silly and unreasonable thoughts."

Aigron watched quietly, not knowing what to say for a while.

Ever since Teresa came to her, Chanel could only stand aside silently, seeing the two of them glued together, it must be impossible to say that she wasn't jealous.

He couldn't help but raised his hand and patted Chanel's shoulder lightly.

"Chanel, believe me, since I said that you can stay by my side as long as you like, then I will never abandon you..." He comforted the other party in a low voice, "Besides, I didn't say that we It's over between us."

"Then what do you mean?" Chanel raised her head and looked at him in surprise.

"I still have too many things to do right now, let me finish what I need to do." Aegron smiled slightly, "When everything is over, I will fulfill your wish. Don't be afraid, I never Treating you as a utensil that can be discarded at will after use, to me, you are very important...in other words..."

He lengthened his voice, then patted Chanel's forehead lightly, "I still have you in my heart, and I will never forget everything you have done for me."

"Your Majesty..." Chanel choked again.

However, there was a long-lost smile on her face.

"Then I'm relieved... As long as you still have me in your heart, that's enough."

"So don't be childish now, I don't have time to deal with this kind of trouble." Aigron shrugged, deliberately making himself look serious, "In addition to Teresa, someone came to me just now ?"

"The Count of Monte Cristo came to see you just now." Chanel replied immediately. "I told him that you were taking a bath and didn't want people to disturb you, so he went back temporarily, but he asked me to tell you that Panos Kolokotronis has brought people over and is waiting for you to attend the banquet at any time. "

Chanel's pent-up distress seemed to have been swept away, and she regained her usual vigor and alertness.

"Very good." Aigron nodded indifferently, "Now I am full of energy, and I have enough energy to deal with these people."

After speaking, he left Chanel in place to wait for Teresa, and walked along the corridor to the apartment he lived in.

At the door, he saw Edmond Dantès who had been waiting for a long time.

"Your Majesty." As soon as he saw the young man, he immediately stepped forward to salute.

"Edmund, I'm sorry to keep you waiting." Eggron nodded to him, "I took a break to drive away the fatigue of the journey. How do you see me now?"

"You look more radiant now, and you seem to be more graceful than I saw you in the daytime." Edmond Dantès replied half flatteringly, half sincerely, "I think you are the most kinglike person I have ever seen." Everyone—except your father."

"That's because you didn't have the chance to meet a few kings!" Aigron couldn't help laughing.

He is not against being complimented, especially by a 'protagonist' like Edmond Dantès, which brings him great joy.

However, he also knew in his heart that nothing could be done with compliments alone.

"Okay, then take me there." Aigron made a gesture, "I hope these Greeks are as sensible as you."

"Please follow me." Edmund Dantès turned around immediately, and then led Aigron straight out of the suite, all the way to the lobby downstairs of the hotel - where today's banquet was held.

During this short journey, several guards on guard raised their guns and saluted Aigron, and Aigron nodded in response.

After staying in the hotel, the defense here has been taken over by Aigron's own people.

Andre Davout, the captain of his guard, and carefully selected guards guarded his bedroom and the key points around the hotel. The guards were very strict, which also gave Aigron enough confidence.

They fulfilled their duties and strictly checked every guest who came and went to the hotel, even Panos-Kolokotronis himself was checked before he was allowed to enter.

For Aigron, his personal safety is not only about him, but also about the rise and fall and fate of the Bonaparte family, so sloppy is absolutely not allowed.

Under the guidance of Edmund Dantès, Aigron came all the way to the hall.

At this time, the hall had been newly decorated, with lights and festoons everywhere, all kinds of fruits, meat and dishes were placed on the table, and the candlelight everywhere brightened the surroundings.

At this time, the inside was already full of people, they were wearing all kinds of clothes, and their expressions were also different, but the moment the young man arrived, they all stopped their conversations immediately, and then focused their eyes on the young man. on people.

He was not excited about the big scene, because in Schönbrunn Palace, he was with his grandfather and had seen too many brilliant scenes.

These scenes are completely incomparable to the splendid halls in the Schönbrunn Palace, let alone the majestic scenes of the imperial dignitaries welcoming the emperor, but at this moment, the young man feels a strange sense of satisfaction.

After more than ten years of dormancy, there is finally a figure like him in the European power field. Even if there are only some poor local tyrants present at this time, it means that he has become a powerful person. People, his words and deeds will be listened to breathlessly by these people, and they are all eager to get benefits from themselves.

However, these are not enough, far from enough, completely unable to satisfy his restless heart...

Under the gaze of everyone, he boldly walked to the center of the hall, and then looked around at all the people present.

"Thank you for coming." Then, he spoke confidently. "I know what you are expecting, and I can assure you that the moment you see me, you have already got the best chance in your life!"