Eagle’s Glory

"I'm sorry, Dad, I lied to you..."

A look of astonishment appeared on Grand Duke Karl's face. "Lied to me? What lied to me?"

"I wrote to you that I wanted to go home, but I lied to you..." Teresa's tears welled up in her eyes, but she still mustered up the courage to tell her father frankly, "It's not that I don't miss you And mother, but said, Your Highness and I took this as a cover..."

In the original plan, Teresa planned to confess to her father after returning home, but she just returned home today, touched by the enthusiasm and love of her family, and found that she could no longer lie to her father down.

Her father has been so angry because of her willfulness, how can she continue to deceive with peace of mind?

So, after a brief hesitation, she finally decided to make it clear to her father directly.

As for the consequences, she was no longer worried. She knew that her father would forgive her no matter what—this kind of shameful self-confidence was the source of her sense of guilt.

Under the watchful eye of Grand Duke Karl, Teresa told her father everything about herself and her husband.

After she finished speaking, she lowered her head, not daring to look into her father's eyes any more, "Dad, I'm sorry...I lied to you again, but this time it was absolutely not what I wanted, it's just...it's just that I have no choice. Your Highness wants to take risks for his own career, I can't bear to stand by in Ioannina, so I can only choose to follow him in this way, this is what I should shoulder as a wife and as the mother of his son Duty, for this duty, I am willing to bear any sin, including the sin of unfilial piety! But I don't want to hide it from you any longer, you have the right to know, and you have the right to scold my daughter... I stand here now, and I am ready to bear all your punishment, this is what I deserve, I have no complaints, I only ask you to forgive me!"

The more Teresa said, the more sad she felt, and she couldn't help but shed tears again.

But after she said it, she felt a lot more relaxed and relieved the pressure in her heart.

She is very calm and calm now, no matter how much her father scolds her, she can bear it, and even faintly hopes that she can "redeem" in this way.

However, to her surprise, the scolding like a storm did not come, and there was a strange calm in the study.

This kind of calm made her feel a little flustered, afraid that her father would get angry because of herself and something would happen.

Fortunately, the voice of Grand Duke Karl finally sounded next,

Dispelled her fear.

"Raise your head, my daughter, since you want to be a queen, you shouldn't bow your head to anyone, even to your father."

The voice was as majestic and calm as ever, Teresa raised her head subconsciously and met her father's gaze.

The father's eyes were very complicated, but there was not much anger.

This result surprised Teresa.

"Father……?"

"I'm angry, of course I'm angry!" Grand Duke Karl waved his hand and interrupted his daughter forcefully, "I was once again used and deceived by my daughter, how can I not be in pain? I even doubt that this little girl Is it a goblin specially sent by God to torture me? Why does it always make me sad?!"

After venting a few words harshly, Grand Duke Karl's expression calmed down again, "But apart from being angry, I am a little relieved. My daughter was not crushed by weakness. It's not that she couldn't bear the pressure, but because of her own conspiracy. So it's just showing weakness...Okay, very good, Teresa, I was worried that you wouldn't be able to play that role, but now it seems that you are learning quickly, after all, you are my daughter..."

Teresa's eyes widened in surprise, she couldn't figure out whether her father was telling the truth, or mocking herself deliberately out of frustration.

"I'm not mocking you, Teresa, you look like someone who does great things." Archduke Karl sighed, his brows still furrowed, "I don't like my daughter playing tricks, but if she wants to wear To get the crown, if she wants to keep the crown, then she has to do this, she can’t do it! Only in this way can she live longer than me, and I don’t have to suffer the pain of receiving the bad news of losing her...that’s how much I don’t know What I dreamed of in a nightmare!

——Compared to that result, being deceived by you is nothing. You stumbled onto this road, so you shouldn't go halfway. I gritted my teeth and told you that you did the right thing! "

Then, he smiled wryly and sighed, "So, as a father, my education is not considered a failure."

Listening to this answer, Teresa was grateful for her father's tolerance, but also a little ashamed.

The fact that his father accepted his deception so easily is enough to show his love for him, and it also reflects his despicableness and ruthlessness.

Grand Duke Karl picked up a handkerchief from the side and handed it to his daughter.

"Wipe your tears, I have something else to ask you."

Teresa obediently took the handkerchief and gently wiped away her tears. After her tears were wiped away, Grand Duke Karl asked again.

"Is he leaving now?"

"I haven't contacted him since I left, but considering the time, I should have already left." Teresa replied.

"So, how long can you stay here at the latest?" the Grand Duke continued to ask.

From this brief question, Teresa felt her father's implicit expectation—he hoped that he could stay one day longer.

Teresa almost cried again for a moment.

"I hope to spend the New Year with you."

"So, you have to leave in half a month." The Grand Duke gave another wry smile, "However, it's okay...at least I can spend half a month with you day and night, and the next time I see you, I won't be able to see you again." know what time it is."

After a pause, he added, "During this half month, don't tell other people about this, I hope they can enjoy this time with peace of mind, instead of being sad about your parting, etc. I'll talk to them when the time comes, and send someone to escort you to reunite with him."

"Well, okay." Teresa nodded and agreed, "Thank you for being so generous, Dad..."

"What can I do if I'm not generous?" the Grand Duke asked back.

Then, he proposed again, "Your son should stay here for a while, otherwise you will be burdened if you leave secretly, and the road may be a bit troublesome. After a while, I will send someone to pretend to be his parents He brought him here to see you."

If it was someone else's suggestion, Teresa would immediately suspect that it was a conspiracy, but how could she suspect her father?

She knew that her father was reluctant to part with her first grandchild, and wanted to keep him by his side for a period of time as much as possible, so as to enjoy the joy of having grandchildren.

Besides, at this point, both of their mother and son are in the hands of their father. If the father really has evil intentions, why should he tell himself? It's not something that can be manipulated casually.

Although she didn't discuss this issue with Aigron, she nodded without hesitation at this time. "Just do as you say, Francois will definitely enjoy this time, and I will bring him back to us after a while."

The Grand Duke nodded slightly, and his tense face finally relaxed.

"I'm tired, do you have anything else to do? If not, go to rest."

Teresa originally wanted to say goodbye and leave, but she finally thought of one thing—she promised His Highness before leaving that she would see Sophie.

So she asked again in a low voice. "Father, can you send a message to the court for me?"

Archduke Karl was a little puzzled at first, but soon understood Teresa's meaning. "Sophie?"

Teresa nodded slightly.

The Grand Duke did not answer, but frowned again.

Although he didn't have any bad feelings towards Sophie, and even felt a little pity for this woman, but she was his daughter's "rival in love" after all. From his standpoint, he really didn't want his daughter to get involved with Sophie, let alone see her. Even his son-in-law still misses that woman.

"Why do you do that?" he asked back.

"Don't think too much about it. Your Highness didn't make this request to me. I said it on my own initiative. I think that there are not many people who have relations with me in China. After returning to China, if I can meet her It's a good thing too..." Teresa quickly explained to her father, "I don't have any prejudice against her, and now I only hope that she can get out of the turmoil in the past and live a good life in the future."

After causing so much trouble to the emperor, how could she live well in the future?

Grand Duke Karl pouted, sneering in his heart.

Although the relationship with the royal brother is not good, he is also a core member of the royal family after all, so he is also a little dissatisfied with Sophie's audacity-in his opinion, it is harmless to have a romantic affair, anyway, everyone has come here for generations, but he must Regardless of whether or not to give birth to a child, it is indeed a bit too willful.

So although he sympathized with Sophie's current situation, he didn't sympathize with her.

In his opinion, Sophie's current experience is entirely her own fault.

But his daughter's request made it difficult for him to refuse. After thinking about it for a while, he finally nodded.

"Well, I will tell her. As for whether she is willing to come to you, I can't guarantee it."

"If you can help me to inform you, that's enough, let her choose." Teresa quickly thanked her father, "Thank you, Dad."

After talking about Sophie, Teresa suddenly thought of His Majesty the Emperor.

"By the way, Dad, does the palace already know about my return?"

"Of course they know, how can this kind of thing be hidden from them?" Archduke Karl asked his daughter, "But you don't have to worry, he has already acquiesced. In his opinion, since his grandson's future is uncertain, it is up to you It’s okay to make some emotional investment in yourself, after all, the more you care about Austria, the less likely you are willing to conflict with Austria.”

Only then did Teresa understand the whole incident.

I have to say that His Majesty's thoughts are not wrong - as soon as I get home, I don't want to see the scene of the Bonaparte family and the Habsburg family fighting each other again. In a sense, this kind of "Emotional investment" is quite successful.

Now that His Majesty the Emperor had acquiesced, her last worry was gone, and the guilt and worry in her body were instantly vented, and she suddenly felt much more comfortable.

"Dad, it's okay. I'll go back to rest." Teresa bowed to her father and said goodbye, "Good night, Dad."

"Good night." The Grand Duke waved his hand,

With a rare sense of peace of mind, Teresa briskly returned to her bedroom, then washed and changed the pajamas in the closet.

This pajamas was used by her in the past, but it felt a little tight when she put it on now, which made her feel a little annoyed about her worst worry.

All the furnishings in the room remained intact, as if nothing had changed for more than a year, but the baby cradle next to the bed showed how earth-shaking changes had taken place in the identity of the owner of the room—she had changed from an ignorant The Huaichun girl turned into a mother.

The bigger change is that she is about to change from a princess who has everything to worry about, to a queen who must learn how to play tricks ruthlessly.

And these changes are exactly what Teresa wants—in other words, this is what she is willing to sacrifice for her dreams.

At the beginning, it was here that she imagined her life after marrying His Royal Highness many times. Those imaginations would have various branch plots, but the only thing that remained unchanged was the main thread - the prince and princess were happy ever since. live together and have a big family.

The birth of the eldest son is the most important step in realizing her life dream.

This is just the beginning, there will be several more in the future, the more the better... In the bedroom she has used for many years, Teresa teased her son while recalling her past teenage fantasies. Feeling relieved to realize it slowly, and thinking about her next life, she fell into dreamland leisurely without knowing it.

A rosy future is already in sight, and she is sure to realize her dream.

No matter what price she pays, she will never tolerate anyone standing in front of her.

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The next day, Teresa was awakened by her son's cries.

She slept very soundly and hadn't felt so comfortable for a long, long time. When she woke up, she felt as light as a swallow.

This is what it feels like to be home...

With a sense of 100% satisfaction, she changed her clothes with the help of Chanel, and then walked out of the room to welcome a new day of getting along with her family.

In accordance with the promise with his daughter, Grand Duke Karl quickly fulfilled Teresa's wish, and passed the news that his daughter had returned to China and lived at home to the ears of the princess.

According to the messenger, the princess was a little surprised at the time, but soon calmed down.

Then, the princess expressed that she would like to visit Her Royal Highness Teresa and have a talk with her.

After Teresa heard this reply, she was also quite moved. She just waited for His Highness to come to fulfill this wish.

She didn't have to wait long, and just two days later, His Royal Highness Sophie followed her promise and visited the manor for the second time.