"Alas...... It's disappointing. ”

Under Agron's gaze, Teresa let out a sigh of disappointment.

In the eyes of the young man, Teresa was not lying, but genuinely admired herself.

He was a little uneasy, even a little ashamed.

"You've won the prize, where is this hard work? It's just a last resort to find some pastime for yourself, what is there to be proud of. He shook his head.

"The meaning of our life on earth is not only to hold the power of life and death, but also to me, the joy of dedication to others is also an achievement to be proud of." Teresa replied earnestly, "You can become Goethe even if you can't be Napoleon, which in my opinion does not discredit you to who you are, and it will also make you remembered by history." ”

That being said, if I had the chance, I would rather be Napoleon than Goethe. Aglon replied inwardly.

"Don't forget, even Goethe drew on power, and he was an official in the Duchy of Weimar for decades."

"Hmm...... Indeed it is. Teresa was at a loss for words, and finally could only reluctantly answer, "But I am sure that in the next 100 years, 200 years, it will be Goethe's works that will be remembered, not his title of privy counsellor and his frivolous political struggles with his colleagues." ”

Seeing Teresa choked but unwilling, Aglon couldn't help but laugh.

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

"Yes, I love it." Teresa nodded without hesitation, "It's my way of entertainment, and it's my tool to find my existence." ”

"Well, why do you say that?" There was something strange about Aglon.

Theresa hesitated and blinked, as if wondering whether she should say it or not, but she finally made up her mind.

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

"I remember." Aiglon nodded, "You said you were afraid of being watched by everyone because you felt that what you had was obtained by chance, and you were afraid that you would not be able to afford it. ”

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

Then, she lowered her voice, "I think that my title of princess, which I only got by chance, is precious but does not reflect my personal value and significance, and if there is no accident, I will only end my life in a few years with a few inconspicuous lines on the family tree, and my name is also a repeat of the queen's name, and there is no personal trace." At that time, except for those scholars who study heraldry, I am afraid that even my descendants may not remember me...... You see, I can't remember who my great-great-grandmother was......"

"I don't think many people will remember." Aglon replied mildly. "I don't know my great-great-grandmother's name."

"Time is so ruthless, even if you are a royal family, if you don't have a special and outstanding place, it won't be long before you will be forgotten and disappear in the torrent of time." Teresa smiled embarrassedly again, "But I'm not reconciled, I want to leave some traces, but my talent is limited, and I know that I can't do it on my own." ”

Aiglon did not answer, but waited for Teresa's later words.

"My father said that I was blind since I was a child, and I admit that he was right, but I can't help ......myself," Theresa smiled embarrassedly, "I like your Louis XV era in France, when people pursued elegance, and the ladies held all kinds of salons, entertained those literati, sponsored their careers, and helped them display their talents, that is, with their help, there was the Enlightenment, although this movement eventually destroyed France, but in a different direction, Didn't these ladies also make a name for themselves in history? ”

Thinking about it, Aglon felt that it made sense.

There was a strange social ethos in France at that time (and certainly not much better now), where nobles and ladies were only formally married, but in fact they played their own games and respected each other's private lives, and ladies often sought out talented literati to spruce up their lives.

For example, the famous Voltaire and Rousseau had their own protectors (or mistresses), Voltaire lived with the Marquis de Châtelet for 16 years, while Rousseau had affairs with a large number of noblewomen, and some even fell out, and the feud lasted for many years.

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

"Don't think too much about it, it's not those I envy...... Those immoral things. Teresa blushed suddenly, "It's that they have left traces in history through their own favors, and finally with the help of those giants, haven't they?" At least you know them now, right? If they just live in obscurity like everyone else, then how did you ever know they existed? ”

Aglon probably understood Teresa's thoughts.

"I mean, if you want to leave a trace, it's a shortcut that can be followed...... "Although I have no money in my hands now, I should have an asset in the future that I can use to help talented people, and finally let myself borrow light, and be remembered by future generations There is another Theresa von Habsburg, so that I can make some contribution to society, right?" It's not in vain that I was born with the luck I had. ”

Aiglon didn't say anything to argue, because Teresa's idea was so positive that there was really nothing to complain about.

"You are indeed a good-hearted person, at least with humility and enthusiasm." He can only praise that. "I wish you success in your plan."

"It's a great idea, but it's not that easy to succeed." Princess Teresa raised her head, looked at the moon overhead, and then sighed, "Alas, we Germans are so unimaginative, conformity has become a habit, indifference and mediocrity are also regarded as stability, only France has passion and elegance." We have been at war with France for hundreds of years, and we have won and lost each other, but culturally we have long since lost everything...... Everyone looks down on the French on the surface, but secretly they learn from them, even if Schönbrunn Palace is not also an imitation of Louis XIV's Versailles? ”

Before Aiglon could reply, she withdrew her gaze and looked at the young man in front of her, "Sometimes I really suspect that I was born in the wrong place!" Austria is good for everything, it's just too mediocre. ”

The latter words are clearly suspected of "hating the country", and it is only then that Aiglon thinks that Teresa has also reached the age when she has entered a rebellious period and is not used to seeing everything.

People have a time when they feel that nothing is good around them, and when she is a little older, maybe she will think very differently.

"I believe that Vienna will never be like this in the future, and that it will become a treasure trove of art and culture." Aiglon comforted the princess.

In its original history, Vienna in the late 19th century did enter a golden age, with an explosion of writers and artists who shaped the country's new era, such as Zweig and Klaus.

"I hope so, and I hope I can see that day...... But even if there was that day, I would have been forgotten by the world. Princess Teresa replied with a wry smile. Speaking of which, I would like to thank you for the misfortune of coming to our dreary country, but thankfully you have not yet assimilated to this dreary and still retain your admirable talent and ambition, and seeing your performance, I think I will have a chance to try-"

"Try what?" Aglon vaguely understood in his heart, but he couldn't help but ask.

"Try to help you use your talents." Teresa replied without thinking, "I'll help you, it's like buying a lottery ticket, and if you don't have that ability, I'll have nothing to lose, but if you're superior, then I'll be able to use it to shine—at least, I'll be able to comfort myself that I'm not wasting my time." ”

That's a ...... Aglon was speechless all of a sudden.

"How? Such an exchange makes sense, right? At this moment, Teresa continued, "I can do my best to make it as convenient as possible for you to be as distracted as possible, and you will do your best to give something that makes me feel less mediocre. ”

Aiglon didn't answer immediately.

There was no doubt that it was a rare kindness, but he didn't know how he should respond.

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

However, this kind of goodwill is acceptable, or rather exploitable.

For him, it was not how Teresa was, but the prestige of the Grand Duke Karl behind her.

"Now that you've said that, what else do I have to refuse?" As soon as he thought of this, he no longer hesitated, but nodded in agreement, "I just hope I won't disappoint you." ”

"That's great." Teresa smiled with joy, "Judging by your current performance, I believe you will not let me down, you are very smart and very good at thinking." Completely different from other peers I've seen! ”

The two men said as they walked down the path to a small grove.

The autumn wind echoed through the trees, making the branches spread slightly, making a small sound, and the clear moonlight passed through the gaps in the leaves, leaving patches on the ground.

As the wind shook the branches, the spots of light on the ground changed, as if they were moving light insects on the ground.

Teresa looked at the scenery in front of her, then suddenly looked back.

"Your Highness, I think we're friends now, right?"

"If you think it is, then I'd love to." Aiglon replied immediately.

"Alright, I'll take it as I am." Her Royal Highness the Princess smiled slightly, "Since we are friends, then I think it's too troublesome to always use honorific titles, let's call each other better, right?" Or by name. ”

Aiglon hesitated, but nodded, "Okay, Teresa." ”