Eagle’s Glory

One hundred and fifty-one, farewell and guilt

After meeting with King Otto, Aigron told the other party that he only planned to create a crisis but did not intend to actually start a war, which also made the young king secretly relieved.

Of course, Aigron would not tell the real purpose of his deception, but said that he wanted to show toughness to the people, establish his image as a protector, and gain prestige.

King Otto happened to have the same need for this. After knowing that he did not have to face the real risk of war, he was immediately tempted - after all, compared to Aigron, his prestige was smaller and he was more urgent. I hope to gain the love of the people as soon as possible, and there is no better way to gain the love of the people than by provoking hatred.

Why not do it if you can get the support of the people without having to pay the consequences of war?

Therefore, under Aigron's deliberate guidance, King Otto was soon tempted. He sent messengers and frequently discussed plans with the staff he had brought over and those who stayed in the capital, hoping to get out of Lechstadt. The Duke gained something from his actions.

Time passed slowly between this and that, but Aigron was not in a hurry. Anyway, his original intention was to put on a posture and waste time. King Otto's delay gave him more time to see clearly, and he became more leisurely. .

In order to pass the time, he and King Otto started hunting together after official duties. It was autumn, the sun was shining, the temperature was warm and comfortable, and the animals had been fattened for half a year. It was the best hunting of the year. season.

The two people, who were in high spirits, got together from time to time, and then led a large group of followers, roaring into the nearby mountains. The birds were frightened and scattered, and gunshots were fired continuously - and naturally there was a lot of game. .

Not only Aigron was very excited, but King Otto was also very happy about it. This thirteen-year-old boy was originally at a playful age. When he stayed in Athens, he had too many worries and could only live with a straight face every day. , now that I have arrived at the border, there are no other people waiting around, so I am naturally happy to let myself go and enjoy the rare leisure time.

In this way, the two kings happily spent their days hunting and celebrating. The followers around them also enjoyed the fresh air of the countryside.

However, business matters cannot be delayed after all. As time goes by, King Otto and his cronies gradually communicate with each other and decide to take advantage of this opportunity to hitchhike and "join the grand event" with Aigron. Build a lot of momentum to win over the people.

On the one hand, after years of independence wars and hundreds of years of bloody rule, the Greeks already hate Turkey to the extreme. As long as they can pose a challenge to the Turks,

King Otto would surely have been cheered by the people;

On the other hand, if King Otto took the risk of being picky about food, he would definitely not dare, and he did not know what the consequences would be. But now that Duke Lechstadt is taking the lead, with the other party's prestige and ability, he can naturally Control the situation so that nothing unexpected happens.

Finally, the two countries are already close allies and "holding together for warmth". If they do not show absolute support at this time, I am afraid it will chill the hearts of the upper-class people in the Principality of Ioannina, and future cooperation will inevitably be cast a shadow.

After some discussion and weighing the pros and cons, King Otto and his confidants finally decided to "perform" with Duke Lechstadt - they would also make a noise and try their best to show that they would not hesitate to protect the people and allies. The posture of fighting the Turks created a tense atmosphere to please the people.

Of course, it was limited to performances. Neither Otto nor his cronies wanted to plunge the country into a life-or-death gamble when they first arrived.

Aiglon also understood this clearly. He happily agreed with Otto's opinion and once again assured the other party that he would never start a war rashly.

At this point, the meeting between the two parties can be described as a joyful meeting between the host and the guest. Both parties got what they needed and achieved the most satisfactory results.

Because of this, they were in a happier mood, and they were more relaxed and devoted themselves to this leisure time.

The days passed slowly with a hunt and a banquet in the field. Every night, the two of them would gather together to have a banquet to celebrate the two kings, Haidee, Theresa, and Wittelsbach in Germany. Royal toast.

However, all feasts in the world come to an end, and no matter how good the times are, they will eventually pass. In late autumn, their meeting finally came to an end.

On the one hand, both of them shoulder the important responsibilities of the country and have too much to do; on the other hand, Teresa's due date is approaching, and Agron must rush back to Ioannina to stay by her side and witness The birth of their first child.

In the howling autumn wind, Aiglon and King Otto said goodbye in the tent.

"Otto, I wish you good luck in the future." Aiglon spoke first, "I believe you can become a good king. Don't let down the expectations of your people."

"I will, and I wish you all the best of luck, Your Highness." Otto bowed slightly to Aiglon to show respect, "In addition, please give my most sincere greetings to Her Royal Highness the Princess. I believe she will be able to give You bring the best heir.”

"Thank you!" Aigron laughed and nodded, "She will definitely be able to do it."

To be honest, he had never liked Prince Otto very much before. On the one hand, he picked up a king from him for no reason, which made him feel a little dissatisfied; on the other hand, he was familiar with Otto's original ending in history, and felt a little dissatisfied in his heart. He also subconsciously looked down upon the king who was ousted by the coup.

However, after getting along for this period of time, seeing Otto respecting him so much and showing a little awareness of being a king at the same time, Aigron slowly changed his mind and had a better impression of him.

He knew that this was a changed world line and that many people's life trajectories would be changed because of him. He hoped that Otto would also become a changed person and be able to gain a firm foothold in this new country and become a leader. A king respected and missed by his people.

Undoubtedly, Otto still has a lot to learn, but if you want to wear the crown, you must bear the burden. Since you have become a king, you must bear the obligations of a king. He cannot shirk it, and Aigron will not allow him to shirk it.

Now, Otto may not be aware of it, but Aigron himself knows that he will secretly leave the Balkans to play the most important gamble. He doesn't know when the two will meet next time, but he has made up his mind. , I will also pay some attention to this distant small European border country in the future, so that the king I chose can become a qualified monarch and not lose my face.

In a happy and slightly sad atmosphere, the two people said goodbye, and then they led their respective entourages and embarked on the journey back to the capital.

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Just as Aiglon and King Otto were saying goodbye and embarking on their return journey, Teresa, who stayed in the city of Ioannina, also received a long-awaited letter, a reply from her father, Archduke Karl, and her mother. , was sent over by the messenger.

There is a saying that a letter from home is worth ten thousand dollars. For Teresa, who had been separated from her family for so long, she could not help but worry about them.

She eagerly took the letter, but before she opened it, her heartbeat inexplicably accelerated, making her a little more nervous.

She had previously proposed the idea of returning to China to visit relatives in a letter to her parents, and it was obvious that this letter was the verdict on whether this idea could come true.

Whether from an emotional point of view or from a conspiracy and utilitarian point of view, she was too eager to get a positive answer, but because of this, she felt uneasy in her heart.

She calmed down, put aside all the distracting thoughts, then opened the envelope with trembling hands and took out the letter inside.

Looking at the strong handwriting at the beginning, Teresa immediately recognized it as her father's handwriting, and she read it attentively.

"Teresa, I have received your previous letter. To be honest, I am very dissatisfied with the weak attitude in it. Although you are not the monarch of that country in name, you are actually its founder and ruler. Yes, you have a duty to it, so how can you describe your own land and people in such a contemptuous tone?

This land has been inhabited by your people for generations, and they are able to survive and reproduce, but you, who enjoy the highest level of honor there, say that you can't stand the harsh climate and living conditions... How is this? Shameful weakness?

I know that you are still very young and have not received proper training before. You do not know the difficulties you will face. These are all excusable, but this is not a reason for weakness. The responsibility you shoulder is huge and you should never Allow yourself to be afraid of difficulties, let alone shrink from them - my daughter, who has been taught by me since she was a child, should not be such a weak person.

At this point, I don’t want to say anything more about what you did in the past. Those are all gone. Now you must adapt to your role and put yourself in the shoes of your family and your people. You stubbornly chose to embark on the path of success. If you take this path, then you must use your greatest courage to go on. You cannot let yourself become a joke, let alone the sacrifices made by your poor parents.

My child, you are about to become a mother, grow up! Although you will act from the standpoint of the Bonaparte family rather than the Habsburg family, I still hope that you will be as gentle and strong as before.

Regarding your request, considering that you are a first-time mother after all, I can be accommodating, but I don't want to see such weakness from you again in the future, not even for a moment! Teresa, you were our pride. Although you stabbed us too many times with your stubbornness and willfulness, I hope it was all worth it.

I still have a lot of things I want to reprimand you for, but it would be too troublesome to fill them all up. Let’s talk about it later when we meet.

-Your miserable father. "

"Dad..." After reading it, Teresa's nose suddenly sore and tears flowed from the corners of her eyes.

She was not sad and shed tears because of her father's severe reprimand, but was moved to tears by her father's affection.

Although her father seemed to have harsh words and said a lot of lectures to her, he finally agreed to her request - and then he would definitely have to worry about it again.

Although she can't see her father now, she can imagine her father's expression when he wrote this letter - he is angry at his daughter's weakness, helpless to let go, and wants to see her long-awaited daughter. Daughter’s expectations.

Those last words were said so coquettishly, he was truly worthy of being his father... Teresa smiled while tears continued to flow.

After she calmed down a little, she picked up another page of letter paper, and judging from Juanxiu's notes on it, it must be her mother's handwriting.

The letter is quite brief:

"My daughter, don't pay attention to your father's nonsense. How can he understand how hard it is for us to have children? Every childbirth is a torture, a torture of pain and joy! That's why I cherish you children so much. You, because you are the gift I exchanged from God with pain and blood, you are the meaning of my life.

Mom understands your worries and helplessness, so she will prepare everything for you and your children and wait for your return. It will be a grand festival for our family. Don’t worry about anything, you will be absolutely safe in the Empire, love you! my daughter.

—Your devoted Henrietta. "

After reading the letter, Teresa even began to sob softly.

She received complete love from her parents. Although they sometimes quarreled, they chose to tolerate their willfulness every time, and this time was no exception.

However... he was using his parents' love as a cover for conspiracy activities.

She knew that her sin of unfilial piety had deepened.

Do you regret it? No regrets, but guilt is definitely inevitable.

She knew that even after knowing the truth, her parents would be a little reproachful, but they would eventually forgive her - but precisely because she knew this, she became increasingly disgusted and disdainful of her brazen and unscrupulous behavior.

How should I make up for this guilt?

She doesn't know the answer, because her parents want nothing from her, so she doesn't even know how to make up for her mistakes.

Just as she was in a daze, there was a sudden knock on the bedroom door.

"Your Majesty the Queen..." Chanel's voice came over.

"What's wrong?" Teresa quickly held back her tears and asked in a hoarse voice.

"Your Majesty is back." Chanel replied quickly.

"I'm finally back..." Teresa secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

At this moment, she needs spiritual comfort from her husband more than ever.

"Hurry up and let him come here!" She almost shouted out of her usual calmness.

Soon, the tired Aigron returned to the bedroom.

As soon as he came back, he saw Teresa's slightly red and swollen eyes.

"Teresa, what's wrong? Are you crying?" Aigron asked in surprise.