"What? Are you planning a wedding with Charlotte in the near future?! ”

In the Marquis of Treville's bedroom, Fran stared at Charles with wide eyes.

"Yes, as you just heard," Charles nodded calmly under his sister's sharp gaze, "My marriage to Charlotte has dragged on long enough, and I have finally been able to find some time recently, so I plan to finish it while I have time, the sooner the better." ”

Charles did not break Charlotte's promise, but rather sat down and walked - and for this reason, as soon as he returned to his home, he gathered his grandfather and sister together overnight, and then announced his decision to them.

And his sister's reaction was indeed as fierce as he imagined.

However, even so, his decision is irreversible.

"Charles, the news is a bit sudden." The Marquis of Treville, who had been sitting on the edge of the bed and listening quietly, also spoke at this time, "You didn't plan in such a hurry beforehand, did you?" What, did something big happen all of a sudden? You're back from Charlotte today, right? Did my brother rush you? ”

"No, nothing happened, you don't have to worry. It's a decision I made on my own, and I have nothing to do with anyone else. Charles waved his hand hurriedly, "Yes, I did meet with the Duke and Charlotte's father, but we talked about something else. ”

Considering that his grandfather's health has not been particularly good lately, Charles did not tell him about his brother's imminent death, but only vaguely skipped it.

In order not to let Grandpa continue to delve deeper, Charles hurriedly brought the topic back again, "So, what do you think about this?" If you find it inconvenient......"

"Hey! What are these words? My grandson is getting married, how can I be inconvenient? The old marquis suddenly burst out laughing, "Whatever you want, I'll come over to join in the fun of your wedding when the time comes, don't worry." However, don't come to me about the preparations, I don't know anything about this kind of thing, and your father was going to get married back then, and it was someone else's help......"

"Of course I don't dare to bother you, Charlotte can handle it herself, and with her father as a helper, there won't be any trouble." Charles hurriedly replied with a smile, "As long as you can attend and witness your grandson's wedding." ”

"Wonderful." The Marquis of Treville gave a brief comment on this, "Well, Charles, prepare yourself, and don't make me wait too late!" ”

As an elderly elder, of course he will not object to Charles's marriage plan in advance, on the contrary, he will only hope that the two will be united as soon as possible to continue the family.

And what grandfather wouldn't want to hold his great-grandson in his lifetime?

This subtle hint made Charles embarrassed for a moment. But after a moment he put aside the embarrassment and laughed the same.

"I'll do my best, Your Excellency."

Then, both men laughed.

After laughing for a moment, the two of them suddenly remembered that there was another person here.

Because they had been silent since the question was asked, both of them had almost ignored her, and it was not until they had regained their composure that they looked at Fran in unison.

And at this time, the old marquis realized how different his granddaughter's feelings were compared to his own cheers.

Ever since listening to her brother's decision, Fran has been half-squinting, her lips are closed, and her body is trembling slightly, which is by no means happy for her brother.

In the flickering candlelight, her pale face was dyed with a layer of ghostly shadows, and it looked less bright than usual, but a little more weird.

"What's the matter, girl?" With a hint of worry, the old man not only asked, "Your brother is getting married, aren't you happy?" Is it because you are not feeling well? Come, beauty, cheer up and bless your brother......"

Under her grandfather's concerned gaze, Fran slowly calmed down, as if she had made up her mind, and she looked up at her grandfather, as if she had not backed down. "No, Grandpa, I'm not happy, and I won't bless him."

"Huh? Why? The old marquis was very surprised by the fierce reaction of his granddaughter, "You don't like Charlotte, I know, but now she is going to be your sister-in-law, you should get along well in the future......"

"Yes, there will be no more terrible disaster than this!" Fran interrupted Grandpa, "Grandpa, don't say it, I'm not going to change my mind - I just hate Charlotte!" I'm just against them getting married! Of course, I know that none of you will take my opinion seriously, you will only do what you want. So...... I'm just talking, and you can pretend you don't hear it. ”

Perhaps because she had been provoked, Fran changed her usual obedience to her brother, and her attitude was so fierce that she was even a little-for-tat. So much so that the two elders didn't react for a while.

The old man, a little overwhelmed by his granddaughter's sudden outburst, glanced at Charles with some concern. "Why the hell do you hate her so much? Come, kid, talk to grandpa...... Grandpa finds a way to reconcile you with her. ”

"Hmph, why ......," Fran muttered quietly, then glanced at Charles coldly as well.

Charles was a little confused by the sight of the two parties, and of course he didn't dare to let his sister tell his grandfather the explosive remarks he had said to him, so he hurriedly spoke. "Miss Treville, you know, I've always been responsive to your needs, so, I suppose, you should be able to approve of my own decision."

"What if I say no?" Fran retorted with a little anger, "Are you going to stop because of this?" ”

"No, of course I won't, what I've decided won't change." Charles replied categorically, "I'm going to marry Charlotte, and it's very soon, no matter what you say, you can't change that." But...... As your elder brother, I hope to be able to receive your blessings...... Isn't that too much to ask? ”

"You are my brother, and you have the right to do your own thing...... You even have the right to do whatever I want to do, but......" Fran's chest heaved violently, clearly annoyed by the pain in her heart, "but you don't want me to bless you and Charlotte from the bottom of my heart, for ...... Because I can't deceive myself, I can't. Of course, what's in your way? You can go ahead and do whatever you want. I suppose you can force me to obey you, but you can also show a little mercy to make me even at least a little autonomous in my heart, right? ”

"Okay...... In that case, then it's up to you. Charles shrugged his shoulders with some regret, "But I hope you will still be able to attend our wedding then, even if you have a straight face, and follow us through the process, otherwise, I will not be fine, but I am afraid that you will lose your reputation." ”

"I will, sir!" Fran replied aloud.

Then, in disregard, she saluted the two men. "I guess that's all I need to know, right? Okay, now that I know, I don't have any opinions, now ...... I'm a little sleepy, I'll go back first, good night, sir. ”

After saying these polite words, which seemed to be humble but had no warmth, she didn't wait for the two of them to say anything, and turned around and left the room.

It wasn't until the door was slammed shut that the grandfather and grandson glanced at each other worriedly.

"After all, I'm getting older, and my temper has grown!" The old marquis sighed, and then sighed without anger, "If it had been a few years ago, how would she dare to talk to us like this!" ”

"This kid is really getting more and more ignorant." Charles also frowned and replied, "I really need to discipline you this time." ”

Depressed, claustrophobic in her room all day, punching and kicking her friends and even scratching her face, and lashing out at the two elders like today...... Even Charles, who has always doted on her, has to admit that Fran has indeed become more and more rebellious recently, and she is no longer the gentle and obedient sister she was back then.

Sadly, even knowing this, he couldn't change this qiē because ...... He couldn't fulfill his sister's wishes.

Well, when will she wake up from this obsession? Charles thought a little melancholy.

"Charles, don't be so angry, it's normal for her to be like this, after all, I've had such a deep relationship with you since I was a child, and the little girl's family is jealous, so it's normal to not be able to accept you marrying Charlotte for a while......" Maybe he was afraid of Charles's temper, and the old marquis said good things for his granddaughter, "However, it's nothing, the children of the Trevier family, how can you do without a little character." ”

Seeing that his grandfather also set the tone like this, Charles didn't plan to say anything more.

"Well, I'm not going to be mad at her, it's just a little sad." Charles sighed, "Still, it's a shame not to have her blessing, but even if we don't, we can still do what we need to do." ”

"It's good that you think so, yes, now as long as you do what you have to do, what's so scary?" The old marquis also nodded, "The general trend is already in our hands, what we have to do now is just to go all the way with the wind." ”

After pondering for a moment, the old marquis seemed to remember something again, and raised his head to look at Charles, "Charles, tell Charlotte, don't be reluctant to spend money on weddings, just go to a big event, the grander the better!" When the time comes, we have to have the president, and we have a large group of people come to witness your wedding, and only then can we show the status that our family has again, and only then can we show how much support we have. ”

"Yes, Charlotte thinks so too." Charles nodded, "I think...... She shouldn't let you down. ”

I'm afraid, in Charlotte's dictionary, I'm afraid there is never such a phrase as "reluctant to spend money".

Charles wasn't keen on putting on a big show, but since both sides had the idea, he wouldn't be so amused as to contradict it.

And in the old man's heart, there is a deeper reason for this kind of big deal, that is, he wants to re-shake the whole country with Trevier's family name.

After sixty years of the fall of the Versailles court, it is now finally possible to announce to the world that the Treville family has risen back to the top of the country, and that it is ...... It was under the impetus of these two grandparents and grandchildren that he got this status.

How can this not make the old man rejoice?

"If only your great-grandfather could see this day!" The old marquis was so distracted by the thoughts in his heart that he couldn't help but sigh at last, "When he arranged for us to escape from Paris in disgrace, he would never have imagined that we would be able to have this day again!" Sixty years...... We're finally back again, hahahaha! ”

"It's the result of your and your brother's efforts." Charles said half-sincerely, half-flatteringly.

"No, not without you." After laughing for a while, the old man looked at his grandson affectionately, "Charles, you are better than I originally thought...... So, I'm really relieved. In the future, even if we are not there, you will have to pull this family further, understand? ”

"I'm flattered by both of you......" Charles replied with a wry smile and excitement, "but I'll try." ”

"The two of us? Did Philip tell you that? The old marquis was a little puzzled, "That guy is so arrogant, he would talk to you like this?" ”

It is no wonder that the old man was so surprised, the Duke of Treville said this, which was tantamount to openly admitting that his children and grandchildren were not as good as his younger brother's children and grandchildren, and this sense of loss was indeed unforgettable for the old man.

It is precisely because of this that he was able to make such a decision, which shows what a calm and resolute person the Duke is......

"He's not just talking," he replied with a wry smile, "and he gave me a big gift and a big problem......

Then, Charles told the old man about the Duke of Treville's arrangement.

"Good fellows! Can you do all this? His son should be angry, right? When he had heard this, the old man cried out in astonishment, "Philip ...... Actually...... How so? I didn't know a word beforehand! ”

"Maybe I'm embarrassed to say...... Charles replied with a smile.

"It's a shame that you can still ...... so easily" the old marquis stretched out his hand and patted Charles on the shoulder, "Boy, this is for you to shoulder the whole family!" Cheer up, but don't let us two old things down! ”

"I will." Charles replied solemnly.

"Okay, I believe in you, I've always believed in you......" the old man nodded.

Then, he suddenly told Charles again, "I agree with your arrangement to add our property to it, but remember, in the future, you must let you and Charlotte's children take the lead, so as not to cause unnecessary disputes in future generations, you have to shoulder the whole family, you can't just talk about family affection, otherwise it will only make family affection be wiped out by money!" Do you understand? ”

Although he respects and loves his brother, there are some things that cannot be compromised, and he must seek the highest interests for his children and grandchildren.

"I understand, Grandpa." R1152