Chapter 206: Return to Santos
It was a letter of remembrance written by Vivien Leigh before she took up her post as the commander of the Great Wall of the North, and it was natural that the faith was not taken to the dark region by carrier pigeons (if it could be brought there, there would be ghosts). However, it was not as Vivien Leigh expected, so that the carrier pigeon romantically soared in the sky, until one day a man and woman who were also in love discovered the secret love of Her Royal Highness the Princess.
In fact, after discovering that he could not find the target, the pigeon followed his instinct and returned to the pigeon officer in Erosa, and when the intelligence officer saw that the sealing wax on it was actually from the royal family of Clayderman, he dared to slack off and immediately handed it over to Lawrence.
The anguish and despair of Lawrence at that time can still be seen from his expression today, and he even gave up the fighting at the front and rushed back to Fort Savoy overnight to discuss with Rebecca how to solve the problem between his three troublesome children.
When Lawrence read the letter in Charlotte, he actually poured three glasses of red wine in a row, and each time he drank it like a cow chewing a peony. After Charlotte finished reading, he gasped and asked, "You tell me, what can you do if you change you?"
Charlotte didn't dare look at his reddened eyes, he spoke incoherently, even answering the question, "IβI don't know." I, I mean, I actually have some feelings, but I don't dare to debunk them...... Oh my God, I don't even know what I'm talking about!"
"......" Lawrence walked up to Charlotte, who crouched down and supported Charlotte's shoulders as he had done on the edge of the bed. He was taller than Charlotte, so when he crouched down, his gaze was just right at Charlotte's eye level, "Charlotte, you're honest with me." You don't have a love affair with Vivien Leigh, do you?"
"No, no, I, I only have brother and sister affection for her......" Charlotte swallowed, he slurred, thinking that it was better not to tell Lawrence that he actually had a love for Sylvia as a man and a woman other than brother and sister.
The last time they were on the water, Lawrence and Rebecca only thought he was pretending to be crazy and stupid, and if that was the case, Charlotte was really afraid that Lawrence would not be able to hold on.
But his rambling aroused Lawrence's suspicions, and Lawrence stared at him carefully for a while, and said slowly, "I believe in you, Charlotte. Anyway, I don't want to hear any more opposition to Fivien Leigh's engagement from you, you know?"
"But ......" is a matter of her own, so Charlotte does not have enough position to say what she disagrees with.
"Understandβ?" asked Lawrence, word for word.
"I see. Charlotte nodded, "But I still won't agree." β
"You'll always understand later that no matter what you do, you can't get everyone's approval. Lawrence patted him on the shoulder, "So I don't expect your approval, I just want to do something that's painful but good for everyone." β
Charlotte was silent for a moment and said, "Good night, father." β
"Good night, Charlotte. β
Sleepless night.
On the second day, Lawrence arranged for the army to escort Elbert and Charlotte to Fort Savoie. After the New Year, it is the wedding of Vivien Leigh and Elbert, Evan and Cynthia, Elbert must prepare in advance, and Charlotte also needs to be present to help. However, Leonard says goodbye to Vivien and Lolita in Lucerne and plans to return to Icewind Castle first, Vivien and Lolita plan to spend the New Year with their families, and Leonard plans to visit his fisherman.
Lawrence, on the other hand, will have to take care of the front, and he will not be returning to Fort Savoie for the holiday this year, but he will be back to officiate at the wedding of the two couples.
On the way home, Charlotte no longer felt the excitement of homesickness, but was full of panic and fear. Everything was so messed up that he didn't even dare to face Vivien Leigh, let alone pursue the truth about the Death Reset and the Destiny Coins!
He was in a state of confusion all the way, only his daily practice and research could calm him down a little, he couldn't think about all this at all, his feelings buried his reason, and he was full of fear of dealing with family and emotional problems.
So much so that when Claire asked him about the outcome of his conversation, his answer was also inverted and illogical.
This sentiment is also contagious to Claire, making the man more reticent and always preoccupied. He inevitably grew colder and colder towards Elbert, and didn't want to communicate with anyone on the team except Charlotte unless he had to. The problem is that the only person he is willing to communicate with is now haunted.
The party arrived in the town of Santos, not far from Fort Savoa, on March 12, shortly before the Erosa Festival of Praise on March 17, the traditional New Year's festival of Erosa, the founding day of the country, and Fivien Leigh's birthday.
Snow is still falling in the north, and Mrs. Rebecca, Aven, Cynthia and others are taking refuge in the spa resort next to the small town of Santos, which belongs to the estate of Count Ferrard and is also a famous aristocratic resort. Thirteen years ago, after Charlotte and the others defeated the butcher, they met Cecilia and Cynthia, who had returned from a vacation, in the village near the villa.
According to the itinerary, Vivien Leigh will arrive here about two days later, and they will go to Savoie Fort together.
In the square of Santos Town, Mrs. Rebecca led Aven, Cynthia and others to wait there, and when they saw Elbert, the waiting crowd was led by Mrs. Rebecca.
"Gui'an!" Rebecca, who was nearly forty years old, was still graceful and luxurious, and she bowed slightly, "Your Majesty! β
"Madame is so polite!" Elbert did not dare to hold it up, and hurriedly replied to Rebecca.
As they spoke, Evan looked at Charlotte, smiled at him and nodded. Charlotte noticed that his lips were a little pale, and he also had some tired bags at the corners of his eyes, and seemed to be in poor spirits lately.
However, Charlotte's reflection in his eyes was the result of the excellent vision of the magic eye, which was also the image of a young man with pale lips and puffy eyes. Charlotte felt a little sad inexplicably, so he shrugged his shoulders and smiled a little bitterly.
"Then, please let Your Majesty rest in the mountain villa for two days, and when Fei Wenli returns from the Great Wall of the Border, we will go to Sava Fort together to prepare for the festival and various matters. β
"Yes, but at the orders of the Grand Duchess!"
At this time, Rebecca and Elbert's greetings were over, and after she had arranged everything, she walked up to Charlotte and held Charlotte's face with her head up.
Despite her tall stature, she was still a little lacking compared to Charlotte, who had to bend her head down so that Rebecca could get a better look at herself.
"Welcome home, my dear little son!" said Mrs. Rebecca, with tears streaming down her eyes, "you've lost a little weight again, it's time to eat more." β
Charlotte couldn't help but laugh, "You're the only one who thinks I'm cute now, and in fact, a lot of people are afraid of me." β
"Really?" said Rebecca, "like the Hostents, thank you for everything you've done in Rosent, I'm so proud of you!"
Rebecca deliberately took care of Aven's emotions, so she only privately expressed her praise for Charlotte. Without any questions, from the past, she was a virtuous helper and a good mother.
"That's what I'm supposed to do. "Charlotte tells the truth.
"There's nothing to do, so take my compliments and gratitude, and honestly, you're very different from what you used to be. Mrs. Rebecca stroked Charlotte's collar, "Come to my room in the evening, I have something to talk to you about." β
Charlotte's head hurt again, and he realized that what Rebecca was going to talk about was still inseparable from Vivien Leigh, but he couldn't get rid of it. Because if you want to break Vivien Leigh's marriage contract as little as possible without causing contradictions, you can only start with Rebecca.
He'd have to rack his brains and get ready to speak.
But Charlotte, who became confused by too many shocks along the way, ignored one question, that is, if Lawrence really wanted to marry Vivien Lixu to Elbert, who would be the person who ordered Elbert's assassination?