"Austria is the best place for you right now, and I'm sure you'll be able to recognize that."

After speaking, His Majesty the Emperor quietly looked at the young man and observed his reaction.

Of course, Agron knew that he could not contradict his grandfather's words to his face; However, if he immediately showed gratitude, it seemed very suspicious, so he just sat blankly and did not reply.

Seeing Agron behaving like this, Teresa was a little nervous, for fear that His Majesty the Emperor would be angry, so she hurriedly opened her mouth to play a round.

"Your Majesty, what you said is a fact that everyone has seen, and Your Highness has said it himself that you and Austria have been kind to him." She deliberately intercepted only half of Aiglon's words in order to make His Majesty the Emperor happy, "It's just that I think ...... If you keep him out of contact with the outside world, anyone will feel uncomfortable, right? So I think that as His Highness grows up, it would be best to let him go out and see more often, so that he can become more affectionate towards our Austria......"

"Of course what you're talking about is human." His Majesty the Emperor nodded, "Franz was still young before, so it was not appropriate to have too much contact with the outside world, and I was worried that people who had an enmity with his father would seek revenge against him, and I didn't want him to move around in the outside world; But now that he's coming of age and the hatred of Napoleon has subsided, it's time to consider your proposal. ”

His Majesty the Emperor is not just an empty promise, after all, as Agelon gets closer to adulthood, "what to do with Napoleon's son" has indeed become a thorny question.

Austria certainly needed to hold him in his hands as a tool, but at the same time, it was impossible to take him as a prisoner, for a prisoner full of hatred and anger could not be completely submissive to Austrian interests, and would have aroused the extreme resentment of Napoleon's supporters, who in the end could not take advantage of them at all.

- What's more, he is still a member of the royal family in name, enjoys his own title, and deserves the treatment, even if he pretends to be given.

But at the same time, if he has a certain amount of power and influence, how can he be assured of his loyalty?

Ten years of observation show that his grandson is brilliant and strong-willed, and if he can be used for the benefit of the country, he may be able to cause great damage if he is resentful.

The dilemma caused the emperor and his prime minister to worry about it several times.

Eventually, Chancellor Metternich suggested that the problem should be solved by the traditional way of marriage – even if Duke Lechstedt himself had dubious loyalty, his children would eventually be integrated into the Austrian royal family and achieve their goals.

As things stand, the plan is going fairly well, with no apparent resistance from Theresa, and no apparent resentment from his grandson.

"That'...... If I invite Your Highness to visit our family's estate, do you agree? Seeing that His Majesty the Emperor was relieved, Teresa pretended to have a whim and made a request, "There are too many people here, and they seem to be full of curiosity about our affairs, I just feel that I have been stared at by a large group of people, and I can't be happy at all......"

She knew that after saying those words just now, His Majesty the Emperor would not be able to change his mind and refuse even if he was unhappy. So I had an idea and took the risk of asking for it.

Under her anxious gaze, His Majesty the Emperor thought for a moment, and then nodded slightly.

"Of course, I hope you have fun, kids."

Then, he turned his head to look at Aiglon. "Franz, don't you want to thank Teresa?"

"Thank you, Teresa." Aiglon came back to his senses and hurriedly thanked her, "I am honored to visit Archduke Karl's family. ”

"I think my mother would have been happy to host you, too, but she might have been upset about how to make the food to your taste." Teresa replied with a smile, "I have to say, Your Highness, you are what every mother wants her child to look like......"

This timely compliment made the three people present laugh at the same time,

"Teresa, you're such a clever little ghost, and I think you'll be a good wife when you grow up." His Majesty the Emperor laughed for a while,

"Your Majesty, I don't quite understand what you're talking about......" Theresa replied with a blink of eyes and a confused expression. I'm just asking my friends to hang out, and even in the royal family, it shouldn't be taboo. ”

"Well, you're all right." His Majesty spread his hands, no longer arguing with Teresa, and looked back at the young man. "You see, young man, this is the kindness that Teresa and I have given you, and the kindness that Austria has given you...... If you become an Austrian, these kindnesses will make you extraordinary. ”

"I saw it, and I'm grateful." Already thinking about what to do, Aiglon looked at the two people across from him with respectful and touching eyes, and then made a sincere promise, "If one day I have the opportunity to serve Austria, I will gladly do it, Your Majesty." Time can change many things, but you will always be my maternal grandfather, and I would like to pray to God with all my heart and wish you a long and healthy life. ”

"Very well, maybe that's the best solution." Perhaps moved by his reaction, His Majesty the Emperor nodded slightly, "I hope we don't have any regrets in the end." ”

Then, he blinked tiredly, then waved his hand. "Okay, it's late, I need to rest, you guys go back and rest early."

"Goodbye, Your Majesty." The boy and the girl stood up at the same time and respectfully bid farewell to His Majesty the Emperor.

Then the two of them walked out of the room together, and the attendant who was waiting outside the door immediately walked in.

The two people, who had not been paying attention for the time being, glanced at each other.

"Aiglon, Your Majesty is still quite talkative." Teresa laughed. "I was ready to argue a few times, but I didn't expect him to agree so quickly......"

"Teresa, thank you so much for helping me so much." Aiglon thanked him again, "I'll repay you if I have the chance." ”

After a pause, he spoke again, "I really didn't expect you to be so good at talking, when we first met, I thought you weren't good at communicating with people." ”

"Shyness and smuness are two different things, Your Highness." Teresa replied in a whisper. "I just don't want to waste time with those mediocre people, and of course you should be treated differently."

"Well, you're worth it too." Aglon smiled and replied, "Honestly, you're pretty cute when you laugh, and if you're willing to laugh more, I don't think anyone will ever be upset with you anymore." ”

Teresa seemed speechless for a moment, until a moment later, when she suddenly sighed solemnly.

"However, there are not so many things in the world that are worth smiling at."

While the two were chatting happily, a female officer hurriedly walked up to the two of them.

"Your Highness, are you free?" She saluted Aglon and whispered, "Her Majesty wants to delay you for a moment. ”

Igron was a little surprised, and after a moment of silence, he looked at Teresa.

Teresa, who had been interrupted, frowned slightly, but quickly concealed her dissatisfaction.

"It's okay, it's not early, we've talked enough now." Then, she waved goodbye to Agron, "Good night, Your Highness." ”

"Good night, Teresa." Aiglon nodded to her, then turned and followed the female officer out of the living room.

They followed the stairs to the balcony on the second floor.

Her Majesty Queen Caroline, on the other hand, was standing alone on the balcony, looking out over the moonlit countryside.

Although she is the queen of the empire, she is only 34 years old now, she is the fourth wife of His Majesty the Emperor, and she is also the sister of Princess Sophie.

She was married to Austria from Bavaria in 1816, exactly two years after Aiglon.

She doesn't usually talk much, but she has a very good temper and is quite friendly to herself, and she took good care of herself when she was a child.

"Your Majesty, good evening." Aiglon saluted her back respectfully. "May I ask you to summon me, what is the matter?"

Her Majesty the Queen looked back and looked at the young man, "Franz, how did you feel when you got along with Teresa?" ”

This question came as a surprise to Agron.

"Just tell the truth." Her Majesty smiled.

"It's a pleasure to get along." Aglon replied.

"yes, seeing that she's so happy, it should be like this." Her Majesty nodded.

Then, she looked back at the dark forest in the distance, and then whispered, "This time, we didn't bring Sophie here. And I deliberately didn't let Sophie go with her, Franz. ”

Aglon didn't know how to answer

Her Majesty said gently, "She is my sister, and of course I have to take care of her, so because of this, I can't bring her here, because I'm afraid she'll go crazy with anger when she sees what she just saw—you should know why?" ”

This interrogation made Aglon even more unable to speak.

"She likes you, and she likes you to the point where she's not afraid of words, I don't know why, but since she wants that, then I won't say much." Her Majesty turned her head again, and then winked at him gently, "She sometimes asks me for help for whatever convenience you want to seek, and as long as I can do it, I will help you." ”

…… Aglon seemed to suddenly understand something.

I see.

Just as he was about to say something, Her Majesty made a gesture for him to continue listening.

"It is a pity that His Majesty the Emperor wants to promote this marriage, and His Majesty's will cannot be violated. It's not Teresa's fault, it would be the result of anyone else, I can only say that God's will has doomed your situation to make it impossible to perpetuate dreams, which is admittedly a great pity......" Her Majesty said word by word, "but Sophie will not accept reality so easily, she will be very painful, even hateful, her character is like this, I only hope that everything will eventually be calm." ”

She sighed softly,

"So, I think...... If you want to make any memories, it's best to do it as soon as possible...... While all the good things are still lingering. ”

"Your Majesty?" Aglon's face changed suddenly, he couldn't make out what he was hearing. "You...... ...... you mean? ”

"Did I say anything?" Her Majesty's expression became cold and serious again, "Okay, it's not too early, you can go back." Good night. ”