"In other words, was your father pulled back by Matilda in his mistress's bed? Oh, my God! It's horrible. ”

At the Count's Court in Dieion, Lucien Leflaire, who had just returned from an expeditionary force in Italy, looked at his wife in disbelief. "I'm already a grandfather, how can I still ......?"

Like his commander, Lucien was immediately busy as soon as he returned home, and as soon as he had attended the parade, he went with his wife to the palace of the Counts of Dilillion.

However, it was not laughter and laughter that greeted the triumphant officer, but a gloomy mist on the Earl's Court at this time, and everyone was full of sorrow. But there is no way, who told the Count of Dilillion to die like that?

At this time, Lucien, who had changed into civilian clothes, was staying with his wife in the room where Julie had lived before she got married, and they teased their daughter while chatting about what had happened in Lucien's absence.

"Hmph, he's never been like this, how many times have we changed lovers since we were kids? It's too much! Matilda did such a beautiful job that if it were me, I wouldn't have shown him any affection. Julie was obviously a little displeased, and replied hatefully, "It's already this age, and we're still fooling around outside all day, and I almost can't even see the last of my grandfather's face, it's really a shame for us!" Mom didn't say anything, and she was going crazy in her heart! ”

"Julie, okay, don't be angry, no matter what, he's also your father......" Seeing that his wife was furious, Lucien hurriedly advised.

He's so talkative. Julie slowly lost her breath.

"Forget it, it's all like this now, what else is there to say?" She sighed. Then he raised his head and looked at Lucien, his eyes suddenly a little unkind, "Lucien, I can tell you, if you dare to learn from him, I will make you look good when the time comes!" ”

Under the vicious gaze of his wife, Lucien's heart suddenly shook. He hurriedly showed his loyalty to his wife. "Honey, don't you know me yet? I only love you one, Julie. I will never learn from your father's ......"

This sentence came from his heart, and for this wife who once dared to leave a qiē in order to marry him, in addition to love, he also had a gratitude for being appreciated. There is such a wife. How could he have thought of betraying?

"Okay, I'll trust you for a while......" After he coaxed a few words, Julie finally relented and hugged her husband. Lucien, you're finally back......"

Her words seem ordinary, but they always seem to be meaningful, with a touch of charm that can make her husband's heart shake. The atmosphere suddenly became subtle, and the faces of the two people were almost together before they knew it......

"Wow!" Little Matilda suddenly opened her eyes. Then he started crying. The baby, who was already a year old, cried as loudly as it did then. also made the short sweet moment of the parents disappear in an instant.

"Look at you, do you think your daughter is your own soldier? I don't know how heavy it is! Julie hastily took her daughter from him, and grumbled to Lucien.

Lucien withdrew his hand in embarrassment, not knowing what to say.

Because of his many years in the army, Lucien's hands were very rough, and his daughter obviously did not enjoy this kind of touching, and the person in front of him was probably very strange to little Matilda.

Since having children, parents don't know how much difficulty it has increased if they want romance?

Just when both of them were a little embarrassed, there was a soft knock at the door, and Lucien hurriedly ran over and opened the door, and then found his wife and sister standing quietly in the doorway, looking at him calmly.

"Matilda? Come in. Lucien had always been a little unsure of how to deal with this sister-in-law, so he immediately won her in, intending to let his wife deal with her.

Matilda nodded politely at him, and then walked in unhurriedly.

"Matilda?" Julie smiled at her, "Who messed with you again today?" Why do you look unhappy again? ”

"What's there to be happy about now?" Matilda replied lightly, "There are so many troubles. ”

"Sorry...... Matilda ...... "My sister responded like this, which made Julie feel a little apologetic. "Grandpa passed away suddenly, no one thought that Dad would be like that...... It's been a really hard time for you, sorry ......"

This apology comes more from the fact that most of the troubles faced by my sister should have been borne by her, but she fled from this obligation, embraced her own happiness, and threw all the troubles to her sister.

"It's okay," a smile appeared on Matilda's pale face, "as long as you're happy." ”

She gently stroked her niece, as if just one complaint was enough for her to vent her frustration. Strange to say, little Matilda slowly stopped crying after she touched it, and went back to sleep with a smile.

The two sisters stood together looking at the child, and Lucien also stood beside him, and for a moment, the room was filled with warmth again that had been lost for a long time.

However, this warmth is destined to be short-lived.

"It's going to be dinner now, so get ready too, Dad and Mom are going to be there." After a while, Matilda spoke again, "And George, he'll be back today." ”

"Will George come back too?" Julie was a little surprised, "Doesn't that mean the whole family is going to get together today?" Is it really rare? ”

"Well, George was specially called back by Daddy." Matilda nodded, then glanced at Lucien, "Have you forgotten Grandpa's instructions?" ”

"Huh?" Julie was taken aback, obviously she still remembered her grandfather's deathbed request, but she still couldn't believe it, "Dad really plans to do it?" Is he willing? ”

"What is there to be reluctant to give up now?" Matilda shook her head slightly, "Dad was a little hesitant at first. But I persuaded him later, and he finally made a decision...... You see, you can laugh at us again. For the sake of glory and wealth, anything can be done. ”

"That's really ......" Julie lowered her head slightly, not knowing what she was muttering, and her sister was taunting her openly and secretly, and she didn't have time to listen to it anymore.

Matilda quickly left the room, and Julie was still thinking about something, and Lucien saw that it was not too early, so he urged his wife.

"Julie, let's go over. Don't keep them waiting......"

As if awakened, Julie suddenly looked up and looked straight at Lucien. Then he hugged him suddenly.

"Lucien, you must take care of George in the future, promise me!"

"Huh? What the? Lucien was a little surprised by his wife's reaction. What's wrong? ”

"Daddy, Daddy is sending George to the army...... My God. I'm going to be a soldier! It's horrible. Julie, who was in his arms, her voice trembled a little, "He's my only brother, what if something happens...... Lucien, you must protect him in the future and don't let him have an accident......"

After hearing the news, Lucien couldn't help but be stunned.

"Why? Why did George join the army? ”

However. His wife did not answer.

These aristocrats are really an incomprehensible bunch of people, one or two. Lucien couldn't help but smile bitterly in his heart again.

But. Even so, he loved her.

After a moment, he gently stroked his wife's back.

"Well, of course I will."

………………

Soon after, Lucien and Julie arrived at the dining room at the Count's Court, where they were cordially received by their father-in-law, the new generation of Counts and Dulière.

Compared with before, Lucien felt that the family's attitude towards him seemed to be much more courteous, and although it had been polite on the surface, it had a kind of aristocratic indifference, but now this indifference had been replaced by intimacy, and this change of attitude did not show any stiffness, as if it had been so from the beginning.

Of course, Lucien would not be so stupid as not to see the reason for this affection, but although he was very dissatisfied with what his father-in-law had done, on the surface he was naturally able to show due courtesy.

At the request of his father-in-law, the Count of Dillieon, Lucien had been telling the people present about what he had seen and heard during the expedition and his past service in North Africa.

His brother-in-law, George, in particular, listened very attentively, and the young man's face was flushed, and from time to time he asked his brother-in-law about the details of the exotic land, and he could see that he was really devoted.

Yes, for a young man, joining the army and becoming a hero is incomparably attractive. In this way, the earl did not force his son to take the road he did not want to take.

"Lucien, it won't be long before I want George to join the army. Well...... This was also his grandfather's last wish before his death. After a little casual conversation, the Count finally asked the question, "Lucien, you are an expert, and I would like to ask your opinion. If George were to join the army, which path do you think would be best for him? ”

For parents, the safest is probably the best. Lucien thought to herself.

Then he looked at George, trying to find out what the young man really meant.

In the end, the look on George's face made him sure that this young man really wanted to join the army.

Well, well.

"At best, he can find a way to go to a military academy and then come out and become a staff officer." Lucien spoke his mind. "Of course, you have to have good grades, but I believe that with George's cleverness, it should be fine......"

"Staff officer?" Matilda was a little confused.

"Well, yes." Lucien nodded, "I have heard some rumors from the Commander, the Marquis de Treville, that he intends to establish an army staff department for the establishment of an army, which will be responsible for planning the operations of the army, and if such a department is established, it should be a good place for Georges. And ......," after a pause, he added, "The Marquis has also told me that he intends to recommend me to serve in it as well." ”

"Really?!" The Counts glanced at each other, and were visibly overjoyed by his answer.

Then the count continued, "That is, will such a department have great power?" ”

"Well, there should be some power." Lu Xien replied cautiously, "But now Yiqiē is still in preparation, so I can't say for sure, but judging from the above movements, it shouldn't be just a small fight." ”

"That's great! Lucien. The Count couldn't help but smile, "It seems that Trevier really values you, and we should really thank them for telling you such an important matter." ”

At this moment, of course, the count did not know what his kind subordinate was planning to do, so he still looked relieved.

"yes, we should be thankful to them." The Countess smiled and agreed, then patted Matilda's hand, which was sitting next to her. "Really? Mathilda? ”

"Yes, Mom." Matilda nodded calmly. (To be continued......)