It was not long before the banquet at Schönbrunn Palace, and the people came to the large dining room, and His Majesty the Emperor, guided by the attendants, went back to his changing room to change his dress, and the people who remained talked to each other before the meal began.

Although the visit of the de Trevilles was more of a private nature, and the reception given to them by His Majesty the Emperor Franz Joseph was not of the highest standard, the banquet that followed the ceremony was still very grand, worthy of the Habsburgs.

As one of the protagonists of today's feast, the Trévilles inevitably became the center of attention, envious or jealous, and kept looking at the white enamel trimmed and red enamelled gold Grand Cross of the Order of Leopold that glittered in the light.

In the eyes of Austrians, this gold medal is a great honour, but in the eyes of foreigners, it probably means many other things. There were no other diplomats in attendance today, except for the members of the French Embassy in Austria, but the courtesy of Emperor Franz Joseph to the Treville couple would soon spread throughout the diplomatic offices of various European countries, and the diplomats of all countries would stay up all night to discuss the hidden purpose of Charles de Treville's visit, and what new diplomatic conspiracy was between the Austrian Empire and France. It was actually something he asked for in order to appease his wife.

However, he already had some diplomatic ideas that he hoped would be achieved through the Austrians, and it was not necessarily a bad thing to start early.

For the glory of everyone's attention. Charles wasn't keen on it, but Charlotte was enjoying it. Therefore, it is obviously a pregnant woman who has made a long trip, but she seems to be happier than her husband.

As the most respected guest. The couple were placed next to the throne, and they could talk freely with His Majesty the Emperor while they ate.

"Charles, these Austrians are making a big show." After looking around and enjoying the envy of the people, Charlotte looked at her husband with a smile.

"They need me." Charles replied succinctly, "The Austrians now want to use the power of France to deter those whom he does not like." This does not prove that Emperor Franz-Joseph liked us. ”

"Of course I understand that," Charlotte said, giving Charles a blank look, "but what does it matter?" Whether people are sincere or false, flattery is always flattery. Is Her Majesty so sincere to us? At least I like how friendly they are to us-"

"Well, you're right, it's better for them to please us than to ignore us." Charles hesitated, then agreed with his wife. "Charlotte, it's okay for others to treat me coldly, but I can't stand it if you treat you coldly, so to be honest, I'm quite grateful to them now. Also, I'm very happy...... I'm not completely free to do whatever I want. But at least I can get a queen and an emperor to be courteous to you. I will continue to work hard, Charlotte, and sooner or later all the monarchs of the earth will be respectful to you. ”

"You ......" This sudden sweet word made Charlotte blush quickly when she was caught off guard. You...... Really, if you come here, you have to be flamboyant, if you let the people next to you hear. How to laugh at us! ”

Although it was ostensibly scolding, Charlotte's hand unconsciously kept twisting the tablecloth. Obviously very excited and happy.

"Others will envy me for having such a beautiful wife as you, look at their eyes. They're going to kill me. "Charles, who seized the opportunity to coax his wife, was still indifferent on the surface." Especially since I'm about to have a child with such a beauty. ”

Charlotte's face grew redder, and she reluctantly looked away to avoid making a fool of herself in public.

Then, a question popped into her mind.

"But I think we'd better try to mention Bonaparte as little as possible...... I think the Austrians have made a great effort to make themselves forget that you are a servant of Bonaparte. Charlotte's face was still slightly red, "Poor Duke Reichstadt also died here, and it's only been so many years, and I don't think either side can forget the past." ”

The smile on Charles' face vanished.

Because Charlotte had always looked down on the Bonapartes, she said it a little harshly, but she still had a point.

The Bonaparte family and Austria were too deep.

It can be said that since he became famous in the first battle against the British in Toulon, the Emperor Napoleon achieved the prestige of the first military commander in Europe by brushing up on the Austrians' achievements - he defeated the Austrians in Italy in 1796, he defeated the Austrians there in 1802, and even fought in Vienna in 1805, where he lived in this Schönbrunn Palace and forced the Austrians to surrender to him in a conqueror manner.

Later, Napoleon forcibly married the Habsburgs, and after the emperor's failure to conquer Russia, Austria still joined the anti-French coalition without scruples, completely destroying the empire. His son François, known to the Bonapartist as Napoleon II, was taken by his mother to her possessions in Parma and later to Vienna, where he was given the title of Prince of Parma and then Duke of Reichstadt to his maternal grandfather, Emperor Franz I of Austria.

The young Napoleon, who had contracted tuberculosis at an early age and was in poor health, died early in 1832, at the age of 21, in the palace - and it is rumored that the poor young man died in the same room where his father lived in 1809.

In total, his benefactor Louis Bonaparte had no small feud with Austria, a careerist who lived in Austrian-controlled Italy with his brother in his youth, and was involved in the anti-Austrian government charcoal party, and his brother died in exile.

The Austrians were afraid of the name of Bonaparte, who had brought defeat and disgrace to themselves countless times. and contempt for this nouveau riche family who have no historical ties and like to climb the dragon and the phoenix, the reason why they are able to treat the Trevilles with courtesy. To put it bluntly, it is because they pursue a pragmatic strategy, and even their contempt is not clearly revealed. The second reason is that the Tréville family is, after all, one of the famous families of France, until these old diehards treat them with superficial respect.

There are so many grievances and burdens on their backs that Charles and Emperor Franz-Joseph simply avoided talking about history in the hope of bypassing the unpleasant - and Charlotte's advice was no different.

But even if you completely avoid talking about it, can the shadow of the old really dissipate like this? As a time-traveling traveler, Charles has no particular concern for the so-called honor and shame of these families, so he is able to do only what is good for the present with a mindset that does not care. I didn't feel uncomfortable at all.

Bonaparte and the Habsburgs, on the other hand, are burdened with unimaginable historical baggage, and it can even be said that their surnames themselves are meaningful, so can the leaders of these two sides really put aside historical grievances and interact with each other with a realistic attitude?

Charles wasn't sure. Perhaps, even with his efforts, the two emperors, Louis Bonaparte and Franz Joseph, would have chosen to fight each other in one way or another.

If that's the case, will all your efforts be in vain?

No way. Absolutely not. No matter who it is, I must not overturn everything I have worked so hard to build, and no one can do it! Charles thought to himself.

"Charles?" Seeing his words make Charles fall into deep thought. Charlotte hurriedly called out to him. "Why are you wandering again?"

"Oh, sorry, I just thought of something else." Charles retracted his thoughts. Then he smiled apologetically at his wife.

Although she didn't know exactly what Charles had in mind, Charlotte thought it was something she had said unintentionally. It made my husband feel embarrassed, so I also felt a little sorry in my heart.

"Charles. I'm sorry, I shouldn't have been involved in your business, and if my words are not right, you don't have to take it to heart......"

"No, you're not wrong." Charles shook his head, "On the contrary, it is precisely because you are so right that I can't help but have some doubts about my concept...... If Bonaparte and the Habsburgs were unwilling to reconcile over boring historical grievances, wouldn't all my hard work be in vain? ”

"Charles, it's not like you when you suffer from gains and losses." Seeing that her husband seemed to be a little discouraged, Charlotte hurriedly cheered for her husband, "You are so good, who can let your efforts be in vain?" As long as you work hard, you will definitely get results, and my children and I will do everything we can to help you. ”

Charlotte's comfort relieved Charles.

yes, I'm not fighting alone, and ...... If I can accomplish what I am doing now, why should I be afraid of an uncertain future?

"The kids...... Yes, that's right. Charles was overjoyed, and his face re-entered that teasing smile, "And how many children do you think is better?" ”

Charlotte's blue eyes were suddenly full of anger, and she was about to go crazy, so frightened that Charles quickly turned her head away.

Just as the young couple was in a state of arguing, there was a strange commotion in the hall.

The commotion made Charlotte finally remember where she was, so she just glanced at her husband before looking at the place where the commotion had started.

It looks like the emperor is coming.

"Your Majesty and Princess Elizabeth have arrived!"

At the loud shouts of the court attendants, the door was opened, and the young Austrian emperor appeared at the door of the dining room.

And beside him, there was a young girl on his hand.

The girl was wearing a fluffy white palace dress, with fair skin and upright and slightly delicate features. Her black hair was scattered like a waterfall on the white veil, and she looked like a princess who had never been contaminated with earthly luxury.

No, not what it looks like, but it is.

She didn't seem to be used to the current scene, so she held the emperor's hand tightly. And at this time, although the expression on his face was very tense, although he couldn't take his eyes off, he blinked frequently, and his face was both nervous and confused. In order to keep up with the emperor's swagger, her steps were very fine, and only the constant flow of sight in her eyes barely revealed a little cunning and playfulness belonging to this age.

She looked like a child overwhelmed by her own happiness, being taken to the biggest ball by her mother for the first time, and knowing that she was about to be the center of attention.

Perhaps this is indeed the case.

The handsome young emperor, the shy and beautiful girl, in the golden hall, this scene, like a moving painting, is deeply engraved in the hearts of everyone present.

"Oh God!" Charlotte watched the scene intently, and then couldn't help but blurt out. "They deserve it!"

Charles was much calmer than Charlotte, who was already dizzy, and after the initial dazzle, he quickly returned to that strange calm.

It is indeed a pair of golden boys and girls.

He really didn't expect that Charlotte, who was arrogant and thought that her family was the top wealthy family in Europe, so she was never convinced, and she was like a star-chaser in the 21st century.

This is probably one of the most famous fairy tales of this century - a young, beautiful, kind-hearted princess will marry the youngest and most handsome emperor.

Is there anything more beautiful than the dream in a woman's heart?

However, she was still a child.

Charles thought to himself.

To say that she is a child is not only to her age, but also to her psychology. She was born into a well-to-do aristocratic family since she was a child (although his father's title was not top-notch, and there were blood disputes, but he was also a member of the royal family), she was cared for by her parents, and she never experienced the dangers of the world.

When she reached her teenage age, she had not really seen society (even if it was just high society), and she was chosen by Franz Joseph as the candidate for the future empress,

She was about to be thrown into the Habsburg pit when she didn't know what it was like to be a queen, and she really didn't know if it was lucky or unlucky?

She only knows her luck, but she doesn't know what kind of obligations and destiny await her.

It's good to be young.

Charles thought to himself silently.

And at this moment, Emperor Franz-Joseph also took the princess and slowly walked towards the Trevilles. The emperor changed into a gown, which set off his fiancée even more delicately.

He smiled heartily, as if he wanted to show off his luck in front of Charles.

I feel so sorry for you, two children.

One day your fairy tale will come to an end, and my wife and I will be crowned kings.

With a calmness that surprised himself, Charles gently picked up his glass. (To be continued.) )