"You're really proud today, sir."

Under Aiglon's gaze, Princess Sophie's face slowly emerged from the shadows.

Her expression was very serious, and it was clear that she had been building up resentment for quite some time, and now she finally found an opportunity to vent it.

"Your Highness, good evening." Aiglon greeted her, "I can finally see you again." ”

Princess Sophie did not answer, but looked at him quietly, as if waiting for his reply.

"Well, I don't think I'm going to be proud." Aglon sighed, "I'm just completing the task given to me by His Majesty." ”

"Wow! It's a shame that you're still talking so reluctantly. Princess Sophie sneered, "I saw that you were in high spirits, and made the little girl smile." ”

"So what can I do?" Aglon asked rhetorically, "On a day like this, you deliberately make everyone unhappy and mess up Archduke Karl's birthday party, just to show your toughness and arrogance?" ”

Aiglon's rhetorical question made Princess Sophie speechless for a moment.

She was breathing heavily, and it took a few moments before she spoke again.

"I ...... I understand your desire to improve your situation now, but by doing so, you will only end up making yourself more uncomfortable and dragging others down. If you give Teresa the illusion that she is really in love with you, what happens next? She tried to contain her anger, trying to make sense, "What will she think if she finds out the truth?" Children like her don't deserve this kind of misfortune, and neither should you. ”

"And what do you want me to do?" Aglon asked again.

"If I wanted you to do it, would you do it?" This time it was Princess Sophie who asked rhetorically.

"It depends, I will do most of the time, as long as I don't touch on the most principled issues." Aiglon replied in a whisper.

Princess Sophie looked at Aglon until he had finished speaking, and her expression softened slightly.

"Nothing that has happened can be changed, so I don't want to accuse you of anything. But then don't make any more mistakes, and don't hurt Teresa because of your utilitarian needs. ”

If he just listened to these words, Agron thought how deep her friendship with Teresa was, but he could only snicker secretly when he knew His Highness's true thoughts.

His Royal Highness Sophie's request was not difficult for him to fulfill, and he had no intention of staying in Austria for a long time to become the son-in-law of Archduke Karl.

However, this did not prevent him from using this as a way to negotiate better terms with Princess Sophie.

"Why do you have to think that everything I've just done is utilitarian?" "And even if it were," said Aglon, "how many things in our world are purely and completely unutilitarian?" ”

"Yes, I am to you!" Princess Sophie replied without thinking, "Ask yourself, am I not good enough for you?" ”

…… Aglon suddenly had nothing to say.

No matter by any standard, since Princess Sophie married here, she has taken good care of herself, and she can even be said to be caring and considerate, and it would indeed be too much if he didn't admit it.

"You're running out of words, aren't you?" Princess Sophie's anger dissipated slightly, "Since you have been saying that you are grateful to me, hoping to repay me, and calling me sister, then I think I am indeed qualified to say a few words about your behavior, do you think I have?" ”

"Yes." Aiglon could only nod.

"That's right, you finally admit it." Her Royal Highness smiled slightly, "Since I have this qualification, then I ask you to act like a decent person, don't go to trick Teresa, can't you?" ”

After a pause, she added, "Moreover, you are still too young, even if you really want to think about getting married, it will have to be done later." Where can you afford to take on the responsibilities of your family now? I need to grow up a little bit more to become a real man......"

"You have a point, but ......," Aglon finally nodded, and then seemed a little troubled, "but now that things have come to this, how can I get out safely?" Don't forget, this is what His Majesty the Emperor personally wants, and what will His Majesty think if I forcibly run to Teresa and refuse? Besides, wouldn't Grand Guild Karl be angry? He's probably not going to think I'm qualified to look down on Teresa......"

"It's a simple question, Teresa looks like a delicate and sensitive child, as long as you deal with it coldly, don't be like tonight...... Such brazenness, she will feel it, and then take the initiative to reject you. Princess Sophie thought for a moment, then replied, "In this way, everyone will maintain their dignity, and this absurd matter will be over." ”

Then, she looked at Aiglon apologetically, "I know, from a utilitarian point of view, you will suffer because of this, Aiglon you don't have to be angry, if you really become an adult in a few years, and have similar ideas, I can introduce a child from our family to you, our Wittelsbach family, in terms of history is longer than the Habsburgs...... I won't insult you. ”

After saying that, she lowered her gaze with some weakness.

She also knew in her heart that the child would eventually get married when she grew up, but when she saw him and Teresa dancing tonight, she still felt irrepressible anger. At that moment, she knew that she was not mentally ready to truly accept this reality.

Even if there are a few more years of time together, she is happy enough, and she may be willing to let go when the time comes......

Aglon couldn't read the mind, but from Princess Sophie's tone and movements, he could guess the other party's thoughts.

According to his character, it must be unpleasant to be criticized like this, but he can't be angry with Princess Sophie.

In this place, it is also a rare experience to be reluctant to be reluctant.

Someone needs my presence after all......

Thinking of this, he spoke leisurely, "I can promise you, Your Highness. However, you also have to promise me one thing. ”

"What?" Princess Sophie asked immediately.

"Tell me, you're not feeling sorry for Teresa, someone who has no relationship with you, you can't bear me." Aglon looked at Princess Sophie expectantly, "If you say so, I'll do as you say." ”

"You!" Princess Sophie's eyes widened in anger.

Then, she angrily cursed, "Bastard! It seems that I spoil you too much on weekdays! ”

"You...... Don't you want to? Or did I guess wrong? Aglon lowered his head and sighed sullenly, "Well, even so, I'll listen." ”

Princess Sophie's expression became very strange, as if she had choked on something.

After holding on for a while, she sighed.

"Well, you win......" She picked up the folding fan in her hand and tapped the young man on the head gently. I can't bear you, I don't want to see you get married soon, and I don't want to see you and me become two families so soon, is it enough!? ”

"That's enough." Aglon laughed heartily. "Thank you."

"If only I could smash your face with it." Princess Sophie waved her fan, but soon laughed herself.

"Okay, I can't stay outside all the time, I'll go back first, you can go back later." After laughing for a while, Her Royal Highness opened her folding fan to cover half of her face, "Aiglon, see you tomorrow." ”

"Goodbye." Aiglon nodded.

Then she turned and walked back.

Her gait was much brisker than it had been before, and it was clear that her mood had completely improved now.

Aiglon watched His Highness return to the palace, and after waiting for a while, he paced in.

He quickly walked back to the splendid hall, and at this time, the banquet was coming to an end.

Karl took his daughter around the hall and thanked the guests in agreement.

When they reached the corner where Aiglon was, the father and daughter stopped.

"Young man, where did you just run to?" Grand Duke Karl frowned a little displeased, "We've all been around for a long time and haven't seen you." ”

"I just went out to get some air." "Forgive me, Your Highness, after all, I rarely have the opportunity to participate in large events, and even fewer opportunities to play the leading role in front of everyone in such events, so I am a little uncomfortable for a while. ”

"yes, I was a little scared just now." Princess Teresa nodded approvingly. "It's good that everyone is so reasonable, and I didn't cause anyone trouble......"

"I don't think he's such a person with stage fright, hasn't he been talking and laughing very calmly just now?" The Grand Duke shook his head, and then suddenly laughed, "Are you so happy to dance with Teresa today, run outside to blow the wind and calm down?" ”

Aglon was suddenly embarrassed, and could only laugh and make no sound.

"Daddy!" Teresa was a little anxious, "Don't make such jokes. ”

"So you see, what's the use of having a daughter?" The Grand Duke shrugged.

Then, he took out his pocket watch from his chest and looked at the time.

"Well, if you still have something to say, let's finish it as soon as possible." He said as he walked away, "In a few minutes, I'll take Teresa back." ”

"Sorry...... Your Highness. After the Grand Duke Karl had gone away, Princess Teresa said to the boy with a slight apology, "Sometimes it is really difficult for my father to speak in a way that makes people feel embarrassed, and he thinks it is humorous...... But he had no ill intentions. ”

"It's all right, Teresa, I was surprised that your father was so approachable. I thought he would have some preconceptions about me. Aiglon replied with a smile.

As he spoke, he looked at Princess Teresa, who was wearing the crown.

"This crown is really beautiful."

"This is what Her Majesty the Queen just put on for me, it can be regarded as a birthday gift for my father." Princess Teresa laughed a little embarrassedly, "I've dressed up enough today, and wearing this makes me feel like a jewelry store clerk......"

"No, you can handle it, it's really good-looking." Aiglon shook his head.

“…… Thank you. Princess Teresa bowed her head.

The two of them were speechless for a moment.

"Aiglon." At this moment, the boy and the girl heard a call from the side, and they turned their heads at the same time to find Princess Sophie greeting him.

"It's not too early, let's go back and rest early." Princess Sophie approached and whispered to the boy.

As she spoke, Sophie blinked, as if to remind the boy of what he had promised just now.

Princess Teresa looked at Sophie suspiciously.

Although she knew each other, she hadn't dealt with each other before, so she didn't know what her intentions were at all.

"Your Highness, you ......"