Eagle’s Glory

"Oh... what a disappointment."

Under Aegron's gaze, Teresa sighed in disappointment.

From the young man's point of view, Teresa did not lie, but sincerely admired herself.

He was a little uneasy, even a little ashamed.

"You have won the award. How can this be regarded as hard work? It's just to find some entertainment for yourself under the last resort. There is nothing to be proud of." He shook his head.

"The meaning of our life in the world is not just to hold the power of life and death. In my opinion, dedicating spiritual pleasure to others is also an achievement to be proud of." Teresa replied seriously, "If you can't become Napoleon , you can also become Goethe, in my opinion, this does not disgrace your identity, and it also allows you to be remembered by history."

That being said, I would rather be Napoleon than Goethe, given the chance. Aegron answered in his heart.

"Don't forget that even Goethe was drawn to power, and he was an official in the Weimar Duchy for decades."

"Well... that's true." Teresa was a little confused, and finally she could only reluctantly answer, "But, I'm sure that in the next hundred or two hundred years, it is Goethe's works that the world will remember, not his privy councilors. The title of advisor, and those frivolous political fights he has with his colleagues."

Seeing Teresa choked but unwilling, Aigron couldn't help laughing.

"Looks like you like these things?" He changed the subject.

"Yes, I like it very much." Teresa nodded without hesitation, "This is my way of entertainment, and it is also a tool for me to find my own existence."

"Well, why do you say that?" Aigron was a little strange.

Teresa hesitated, blinking her eyes, as if debating whether she should speak out, but finally she made up her mind.

"Do you remember the conversation we had at the dance that day? What I told you at the beginning."

"I remember." Aigron nodded, "You said that you are afraid of being watched by everyone, because you feel that what you have is only obtained by chance, and you are afraid that you will not be able to afford it."

"Yes, thank you for remembering." Teresa smiled sheepishly.

Then, she lowered her voice, "I think that my princess title is just something I got by chance. Although it is precious, it does not reflect my personal value and significance. If there is no accident, I can only I ended my life with a few inconspicuous lines in the family tree, and my name repeated the queen's name, and there was no personal trace. At that time, except for those scholars who studied heraldry, I'm afraid that even my descendants may not remember me... You see, I can't remember who my great-great-grandmother is..."

"I think few people will remember." Aigron replied gently. "I don't even know the name of my great-great-grandmother."

"Time is so ruthless. Even if you are a royal family, if you don't have something special and outstanding, you will be forgotten in a short time and disappear in the torrent of time." Teresa smiled embarrassedly, "But I I am not reconciled, I want to leave some traces, but I have limited talents, and I know that I am not enough to do this with my own ability."

Aigron didn't answer, but waited for Teresa's next words.

"My father said that I have been thinking about it since I was a child. I admit that he is right, but I can't stop myself..." Teresa smiled sheepishly again, "I really like the Louis XV era in France that has passed away. At that time, people pursued elegance, and the wives held various salons to entertain those literati, sponsor their careers, and help them display their talents. That is, with their help, there will be the Enlightenment Movement, although this movement eventually destroyed France. , but from another perspective, don’t these wives also use this to make their names in history?”

Aegron think about it,

It also makes sense.

The French social atmosphere at that time was a bit strange (of course, it’s not much better now). The aristocratic lords and their wives were only formally married. The literati and refined scholars come to decorate their lives.

For example, the famous Voltaire and Rousseau both had their own protectors (or mistresses). Voltaire lived with the Marquis of Châtelet for 16 years, and Rousseau had affairs with a lot of ladies, and some fell out. The feud lasted for many years.

Thinking of this, Aigron's eyes became a little strange.

"Don't think too much, what I envy is not those... those immoral things." Teresa blushed immediately, "It's that they left traces in history through their own favor and finally with the help of those giants Don't you? At least you know about them now, right? If they're just living in obscurity like everyone else, how did you even know they existed?"

Aegron probably understood Teresa's thoughts.

"I mean, if you want to leave a mark, this is a shortcut that can be followed..." Teresa whispered, "Although I am empty now, I should have an asset in the future, and I can use these assets to help Brilliant people, in the end let themselves borrow light, and be remembered by future generations, there is another Teresa von Habsburg, this can be regarded as making some contributions to society, isn't it? It is not in vain that I was born with luck."

Aigron didn't say anything to refute, because Teresa's thoughts were too positive, and there was really nothing to complain about.

"You are indeed a good-hearted man, at least full of humility and zeal," was all he could praise. "I wish you success in your plans."

"The idea is very good, but it is not so easy to succeed." Princess Teresa raised her head, looked at the moon above her head, and then sighed, "Oh, we Germans are so unimaginative. It has become a habit, and indifference and mediocrity are also regarded as prudence. Only France has passion and elegance. We have fought with France for hundreds of years in history, and we have won and lost each other, but we have long since suffered a complete defeat in terms of culture... Everyone on the surface Look down on the French, but secretly learn everything from them, even Schönbrunn Palace is also imitating Louis XIV's Versailles?"

Before Eggron could reply, she looked away again, and looked at the young man in front of her, "Sometimes I really suspect that I was born in the wrong place! Everything in Austria is good, but it's too mediocre."

The following words were clearly suspected of "hating the country". At this time, Aigron realized that Teresa had also reached the age of entering the rebellious period and could not understand everything.

Everyone has a period when they feel that everything around them is not good. When she is a little older, maybe her thoughts will be quite different.

"I believe that Vienna will never be like this in the future. It will become a treasure house of art and culture." Aigron comforted the princess.

He is not just talking nonsense. In the original history, Vienna in the late 19th century did enter a golden age, with a blowout of writers and artists, shaping the new era of the country, such as Zweig, Klaus, etc. people.

"I hope so, I hope I can see that day... But even if there is that day, I will have been forgotten by the world." Princess Teresa replied with a wry smile. "Speaking of which, I would like to thank you. You suffered misfortune and came to our dull country, but fortunately you have not been assimilated by this dullness, and you still retain your admirable talent and ambition. Seeing you After the performance, I thought, I still have a chance to try-"

"Try what?" Aigron understood a little bit in his heart, but he still couldn't help asking.

"Trying to help you display your talents." Teresa replied without thinking, "I help you, it's like buying a lottery ticket, if you don't have that ability, I have nothing to lose, but if you are superior, Then I can take advantage of it—at least, I can comfort myself that I didn't waste my time in vain."

This is really... Eggron suddenly had nothing to say.

"How? This exchange is reasonable, right?" At this moment, Teresa continued, "I can try my best to provide you with some convenience, so that you can focus on as much as possible, and you just try to dedicate something that is enough Something that makes me feel less mediocre."

Aegron didn't answer right away.

No doubt it was rare kindness, but he didn't know how to respond.

He just took the so-called creation as a cover, but he didn't expect someone to take it seriously, which really makes people laugh and cry.

However, this kind of goodwill is acceptable, or can be used.

For him, what matters is not Teresa, but the prestige of Grand Duke Karl behind her.

"Since you have already mentioned this, what else can I refuse?" Thinking of this, he no longer hesitated, but nodded and agreed, "I just hope that I won't let you disappointment."

"That's great." Teresa showed a joyful smile, "Judging from your current performance, I believe you will not let me down. You are very smart and good at thinking. Meet me It's completely different from the rest of my peers!"

While talking, the two walked along the path to a small forest.

The autumn wind reverberated in the woods, causing the branches to flutter slightly, making subtle noises. The clear moonlight passed through the gaps in the leaves, leaving patches of spots on the ground.

As the wind shakes the branches, the light spots on the ground also change, as if moving light insects on the ground.

Teresa looked at the scenery in front of her, and then suddenly turned around.

"Your Highness, I think we are friends now?"

"If you think so, then I'd love to." Eggron replied immediately.

"Well, I'll take it as it is." Her Royal Highness smiled slightly, "Since we are friends, I think it's too troublesome to always use honorific titles. Let's call you each other? Or just by name."

Aigron hesitated for a moment, but nodded, "Okay, Teresa."