Seven o'clock in the morning.

The church of St. Thomas-dagán, adjacent to the Saint-Germain district, has long been bustling with people.

A large group of soldiers in new uniforms roamed around the magnificent church, watching everyone who passed by with stern suspicion. Their eyes are blazing, their buttons shining, and they look lean and neat.

Under their watchful eyes, richly decorated carriages lined up from the surrounding streets. Because there were so many carriages coming, the streets were clogged up everywhere, and the speed of movement became so slow that the carriages could only move forward with the guidance of the Guò soldiers.

As time passed, the carriage stopped one by one on the steps of the church and in the street next to it, and then a gentleman and lady in fine dress stepped out of the carriage. Though they looked arrogant, they were politely and unquestionably urged by the soldiers to hand in their invitations before they could be allowed to go.

They weren't here for a public event, they were there for a wedding.

Yes, today is the wedding day of the famous Charles de Treville.

As a politician who is already very active in the political arena, he already has a lot of power and influence, and today, the president, as a witness, will also attend the wedding in person, adding glory to the wedding of his most trusted subordinates.

Just yesterday, Louis Bonaparte proudly issued a declaration defending his coup d'état at the Palais Bourbon, cheered by a large crowd of parliamentarians, and proclaimed to the nation that a new era of his one-man dictatorship had dawned.

Under the pressure of the pro-president army, all the opposition of the Bonapartists either disappeared or fell silent, allowing the president and his aides to take over the entire country.

And after a day's rest, this group of dignitaries and nobles recuperated their spirits and also appeared at Charles's wedding.

The full attendance of the original team, led by the president, made the wedding a grand state ceremony and an unmistakable declaration of Louis Bonaparte's favor and respect for Charles de Treville.

Under the arrangement of the celebrant. The attendees slowly opened the doors of the church in good order, entered the newly decorated church, and sat down in a tacit order, that is to say, the order of power.

And today's male protagonist. He was in the middle of these sermon seats, talking to a group of attendees. Under everyone's gaze, Charles de Treville, dressed in a well-tailored coat, smiled perfectly with ease. Say hello to everyone in attendance in a low voice.

"Congratulations, Monsieur de Treville!" A steady stream of congratulations poured in on him, and he accepted it without discount.

Yes, at this moment, he is proud, and he is obviously satisfied with his current situation.

However, no one can see the joy from the heart of his heart from the calmness of his appearance.

He will be married with Charlotte, who has been with him for 20 years. We will also spend the rest of our lives together.

After asking himself about it many times, he had already discovered that despite the quarrels between the two of them, he still had a deep love for Charlotte in his heart—though not the kind of unreserved fanatical love. He was willing to stay with Charlotte, and he even liked Charlotte's stubbornness a little.

Although he knew that marriage was not just a ceremony, but also a heavy bond to the future, he still couldn't help but be excited.

I will definitely give her all my qiē. We will definitely be happy.

While coping with the other populations, Charles thought to himself.

At this moment, there was a commotion and commotion at the door. It's like cheering.

Is it coming?

Charles's heart was hot, and he immediately smiled and gestured to the attendees, and hurried out of the church amid their cheers.

It did come.

Right under his gaze. A carriage with the Tréville family crest slowly drove towards the church. As if given some order, the surrounding carriages and soldiers moved out of the way, allowing it to easily navigate the already congested streets of Guò.

The carriage is all white, with a frame of bright brass around it, and four white stallions pulling it with sapphire badges pinned to their ears. In the light of daylight. The hazy glow of golden yellow and pale blue intertwine to create a dazzling look.

Gradually, the carriage stopped.

Charles suppressed the excitement in his heart and walked quickly towards the carriage.

Just then, the door of the carriage opened.

The bride's father, the Duke of Trevill Jr., stepped out of the carriage.

The middle-aged man looked around with a smile, then waved his hand rather wittily, and then a bridesmaid also stepped down and reached out of the carriage door.

Then, a hand wrapped in a white silk glove grabbed the bridesmaid's hand.

Then, Charlotte, dressed in her wedding dress, stepped on the pedals, and then walked out of the carriage step by step.

"Wow!" Almost at the same moment, Charles seemed to hear the shouts of almost everyone after taking a deep breath.

And he himself stopped, staring blankly at Charlotte.

It's truly beautiful......

Today's Charlotte is a rare woman who doesn't wear any jewelry, only a plain white wedding dress, but she is just as beautiful, if not more beautiful.

The white wedding dress fluttered slightly in the breeze, the golden hair loomed under the white tulle, and the blue eyes seemed to ripple endlessly. Her face was carefully dressed and white and translucent, and perhaps a slight flush was revealed because of her shyness.

Is this the color of happiness?

Will I be able to stay with her forever?

God, this qiē is unbelievable!

Charles stared at Charlotte blankly, and didn't speak for a while.

Seeing Charles' stunned appearance, Charlotte couldn't help but laugh. The smile was not sharp as it used to be, but full of shyness and tenderness that Charles had almost never seen before.

This smile suddenly woke up Charles.

He hurriedly walked over to the two men, and then bowed deeply to Charlotte.

Charlotte...... You're beautiful today...... Beautiful! He used to have a lotus mouth, but now he seems to have become clumsy and incoherent, "We ...... We...... I can marry you. It's so nice......"

Then he reached out and tried to take Charlotte by the hand, and they walked into the church together.

"Bastard boy. What do you want! His cousin immediately scolded him, and slapped Charles's hand away, "Get back now!" At this age, I'm still like a child! ”

He slapped so hard that Charles' hands hurt.

Maybe every father. At such a time, I think I will have a grudge against the person who snatched my daughter.

"Uh...... Ah............h I see, don't be angry! Let's get inside, Charlotte, you can't wait! Yiqiē is all ready, just waiting for the two of us! ”

Then, Charles looked behind him and saw that his friend Albert, whom he had chosen to be his best man, had also walked to the door, and quickly waved at Albert as well.

"Poof......" looked at Charles so unobtrusively. Charlotte couldn't help but laugh, but perhaps because of her image scruples, she laughed quietly, "Charles, you're always like this!" Can't you be a little stricter? ”

"If I need to be strict, I will be strict." Charles stiffened up, "But do you really like me like that?" I always thought that you were only willing to marry me because I was willing to do so many ridiculous things with you when I was a child......"

"That's!" Charlotte frowned slightly. As if he wanted to pinch him, he was just afraid that there were too many people around him, so he didn't really do it, "If you dare to put on such an unserious appearance in the future." See if I don't kill you! ”

"Ahem......" Just when the two of them were flirting, Albert next to him suddenly faked a cough, and then asked sternly, "Excuse me...... May I ask, what do you mean by absurdity? Does that mean what you're going to do tonight? ”

This sudden remark made Charlotte blush with shame. She glared at Albert fiercely, "Phew! It's a prodigal like you who thinks about this all day long, right? ”

Charles burst out laughing.

"Okay, let's stop talking, let's go......" After laughing for a moment, he finally regained his composure, "Everyone has been waiting for so long, we have all waited for so long......"

"yes, I've been waiting so long......" Charlotte whispered to herself.

The soldiers next to them lined up in two columns, and Charles and Charlotte, accompanied by the best man and bridesmaids, walked into the church step by step.

Just as she was about to walk into the church, as if she couldn't suppress the excitement in her heart, Charlotte suddenly turned her head slightly and whispered, "Charles, I love you." ”

"Me too, Charlotte."

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With everyone watching, Charles and Charlotte stood on the altar, staring at each other.

At this moment, the only thing left in the eyes of both of them was each other.

Like the attendees, the officiants of today's wedding are also of the highest standard.

Because Marshal Treville was the commander of the expeditionary force that led the army to free the Holy See, the Church was so grateful to him that the cardinal of the Diocese of France was put in charge

In the center of the church,

"Merciful Lord, I will praise you every day and praise your name forever. You are gentle and kind to all things, loving and merciful to your creatures. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit......"

He paused, and then everyone shouted at the same time. "Amen!"

All qiē returned to silence.

"On the night of the wedding, Dobia said to Sarah, 'Sister, get up!' We prayed together, asking our Lord to have mercy on us, oh let us. Praise be you, God of our ancestors! May your name be glorified for generations to come......'"

“………… Wives, submit to your husbands, so that those who do not believe in God's word may be influenced by the good conduct of their wives, and do not speak much, for they will see you living in reverence and chastity. Your decoration should not be the outer hairstyle, the gold ornaments or the fine clothes, but the inner beauty, adorned with a gentleness and demureness that never fades, which is precious in the presence of God......"

Like everyone else, Charles listened quietly to the bishop's chanting. But his heart did not remain on it.

Even in today's bad circumstances, he was not a religious and had little respect for God. Therefore, this kind of ritual is just a matter of coping with the scene. In his heart, he only felt cumbersome.

He looked away slightly, and then he found his grandfather sitting next to the president, looking at him with excitement and looking with mixed feelings. It almost felt like I was going to cry. In order to prevent himself from shedding tears in the same way, he quickly looked away and looked at the ground.

………………

"The one who created the zào from the beginning of the day said that for this reason a man would leave his father and mother and cling to his own wife, and the two would become one flesh? In this way, they are no longer two, but one. For this. What is united against God shall not be separated......"

I don't know how many boring sermons and chanting I heard, but after hearing this passage, Charles finally picked himself up again.

Because...... The real ritual arrived.

The bishop looked at the two newcomers, and his face was as if God was questioning.

"Mr. Treville, Ms. Treville, you will be married today in the church in the presence of the church and your parents, relatives and friends. Marriage is a God-ordained institution and a sacrament established by Christ. This shows that the love of the couple is sacred, and the responsibility of marriage is heavy. Since marriage is a match made in heaven, the husband and wife should also grow old together. Now, in the name of the church. Please solemnly state your wishes......

Monsieur de Treville, did you come here of your own free will to get married? ”

This questioning seemed to make the other qiē meaningless.

Charles looked at Charlotte and took a breath.

"Yes."

"Madame de Treville, did you come here of your own free will to get married?"

"Yes," Charlotte replied in the same way.

"You two have chosen marriage. Are you willing to respect and love each other for the rest of your life? ”

"I do." Both men answered at the same time.

"Are you willing to accept God's children and bring them up according to the hadith of Christ and the laws of the Church?"

My child, why do you have to be brought up according to the ridiculous hadiths and the laws of the Church?

A flash of disgust flashed through Charles's heart, and he almost rushed to say "I don't want to".

Forget it, it's just a form anyway.

"I do." He and Charlotte gave the same answer.

"Since you two have decided to get married, please shake hands and show your consent before God and the Church."

Charles reached out and took Charlotte's hand, but Charlotte didn't dare to look at him, even her hands were sweaty, obviously full of excitement and nervousness.

He couldn't help but squeeze Charlotte's hand slightly, trying to give her courage in this way.

"Mr. Treville, will you accept Ms. Treville as your wife, and pledge to love and be faithful to her all the days of your life, in all circumstances?"

"I do." Charles squeezed Charlotte's hand again.

"Mr. Treville, will you accept Mr. Treville as your husband, and pledge to love him and be loyal to him for the rest of your life, in all circumstances?"

"I ...... Willing. Charlotte's voice trembled.

In this fluttering "I do", the marriage vow of the two people has been fulfilled, and they both hope that they can go on with this vow for the rest of their lives.

They looked at each other again, completely forgetting anything else.

"Well, this is a match made in heaven, and may the loving God bless you to grow old together!" The bishop's hollow tone seemed to come from another world.

The two men looked at each other like this, and then, at the same time, opened their mouths at the same time.

"Amen!"

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"Hey, it's really enviable! Our lovely Charles must be so proud today! Married a beautiful wife, and brought a large dowry...... "I don't know if it was real envy or hidden mockery, Joseph Bonaparte, who was sitting on the seat watching the ceremony, said in a rather exaggerated tone, "Such a grand wedding, since the emperor and the Austrian princess, only the Duke de Berry came, right?" ”

[Duke de Berry, referring to Charles Ferdinand de Bourbon, the second son of King Charles X of France, married Marie-Carolina de Bourbon, daughter of the King of Naples, in 1816 after the restoration of the Bourbon dynasty. But he was shot and assassinated by republicans in 1820. And soon died. 】

"You're speaking a little unlucky, Joseph." Another cousin of Louis Bonaparte, Pierre Bonaparte, who had a cold and unsmiling personality, suddenly spoke, "As far as I see. Our Charr is slippery, it's a new Talleyrand! He's not going to run into the Duchess de Berry's ......"

Then he looked at Charlotte and looked at the glamorous, radiant bride, "I am worried about poor Mademoiselle de Treville. When you get tired of it, you will be ruthlessly thrown away by this new Talleyrand, just as the old Talleyrand did......"

[During the Directory, Talleyrand was very close to Madame Grande, an Englishwoman adventurer born in India, who Napoleon later forced him to marry in 1802.] In the period of restoration after the fall of the empire, Talleyrand broke up with Madame Grant and cohabited with Madame Dino. 】

"You have a point!" Joseph Bonaparte patted Pierre on the shoulder, "I'm worried about her, I'm afraid this poor young lady doesn't know how many mistresses Charles has, right?" It's worrying to look at her joyful appearance......"

Two Bonaparte cousins, future imperial princes. Just commented on today's newcomer in a low voice, and from time to time let out a malicious sneer.

"Two, on such an occasion, I am afraid it is very inappropriate to say such things."

The sudden words made the smiles of the two cousins freeze immediately.

Morni? When did he sit next to him?

"I think Charles has a right to be treated with sufficient respect from both of them," Molney admonished the two Bonapartes without looking back, as he looked at the newcomers. "After all, in order to let the two of them enjoy enough honor, he spared no effort to dedicate his hard work......"

For some reason, there was a little more admonition and contempt in Morney's tone. As an illegitimate child, he had no fear of these two princes.

The two cousins frowned slightly, and glanced at the illegitimate son with dissatisfaction.

"He's doing it first and foremost for himself, isn't he? And we did give him enough in return. Joseph Bonaparte replied coldly. I would like to know when the new Talleyrand will turn his back on the Emperor again. ”

"Oh? Do you expect others to be born and die for you without expecting anything in return? With all due respect, you are not worthy, sir. Morny sneered, and then added to the sight of Joseph Bonaparte glaring at him. The return is not something you give, you can't afford to give. ”

Then, he ignored the Bonaparte cousins and continued to watch Charles and Charlotte's wedding at a leisurely pace.

………………

By this time, Charles and Charlotte had each held a sparkling diamond ring in their hands.

"May God bless these rings, and please exchange them with each other as a token of love and loyalty." The bishop shouted.

"Amen!" Charles and Charlotte shouted again.

The church fell silent again, and in the presence of everyone, Charles and Charlotte took the ring and put it on their ring fingers.

Seeing that they had put their rings on each other, the bishop spoke again, this time to the entire attendee.

"Brothers and sisters, today Mr. and Ms. Tréville are married before God and us, enter into a covenant of love, and begin a new family life, now ...... Let's pray for the couple. ”

Everyone lowered their eyes at the same time, as for whether they were praying for the blessing of the two newcomers in their hearts, that was another matter.

"Almighty and everlasting Father, please take care of the new couples who have been married to your throne today, so that they may be faithful and faithful, and they may keep your commandments in this life and share in the everlasting blessings of heaven in the world to come, all through Christ our Lord......"

"Amen!" Led by Louis Bonaparte and Marshal Treville, everyone shouted at the same time.

The whole church suddenly boiled.

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At this moment, in the Marquis of Treville's mansion not far away, Miss Treville, who had been asleep, suddenly opened her eyes slowly.

"Fran, are you awake?!" There was a cry of surprise from the side.

Who's here?

Oh...... It's Mary......

Fran's consciousness slowly changed from chaos to clarity again, and her vision gradually became clearer.

"Mary ......"

"Fran, you're finally awake!" Perhaps because she was so excited, Mary even cried a little. "You're worried about me!"

"Don't be afraid. I'm fine, Mary......" Fran smiled weakly, "how long have I been unconscious?" I'm really bothering you this time......"

"You know this! You've been in a coma for almost two weeks! Mary looked at her sadly and distressedly, "Why do you want to jump off the building when you know that you are in trouble?" I've told you so many times. Tell you to endure, ask you to apologize, but you don't listen...... You have to do that! Did you know that everyone is worried about you? ”

"Thank you, Mary......" Fran looked at her apologetically, "I just...... I just ......"

"Okay. I understand, don't say it...... Now that I've woken up, I'm all right. Mary forcibly held back her tears, "You just woke up, you must be hungry, right?" I'll go to the kitchen and get you something to eat. During this time, we have been feeding you soup and porridge, you look at you, how thin you have become, I feel distressed when I look at it......"

"Thank you......" Fran looked at Mary, tears welling up in the corners of her eyes, "it's okay. I'm not hungry yet, so talk to me again. ”

"Okay...... Okay......" Mary shook her head with a wry smile, "then I'm not going away, what do you want to say?" I'll tell you everything. ”

"Good to have you, Mary." Fran nodded with emotion, "How could I be angry with you before?" ”

"Who knows? Maybe we're all wrong. Mary sighed, and then, she looked at Fran worriedly, "Are you still angry?" ”

"If I'm not angry, what qualifications do I have to be angry with you again?" Fran smiled wryly. "Mary, hold my hand, I'm a little cold."

Mary submissively shook her hand.

In the bitter smiles of the two people, the two friends who had broken up before. Finally back together.

"Where's my brother?" After a moment, Fran asked in a low voice.

"Sir...... The gentleman is not here now. Mary hesitated, then gave an answer.

"Could it be...... Is he still angry with me? Fran seemed to see something in her hesitation, "Is he still angry with me and doesn't want to see me?" Did he not come to see me when I was unconscious......? ”

"No...... Where do you want to go? Silly kid...... After seeing you fall. The gentleman cried so much, I have never seen him so emotional! Mary quickly replied, and then looked at Fran with some complaint, "So, please don't do such stupid things again in the future, okay?!" ”

"Where is my brother now?" Fran asked again suddenly.

"............" Mary did not answer.

"Tell me, Mary." Fran still smiled wryly, "Is there any bad news I can't bear now?" ”

"Sir...... Mr...... Now the wedding is taking place. After hesitating for a long time, Mary finally told the truth, "I probably won't be back today." ”

Yes, it won't be back today.

When the church wedding was over, Charles and Charlotte would go to the newly renovated wedding room, the original prince's mansion, to hold a very grand banquet and celebrate the wedding and the victory of the coup.

"Wedding...... Wedding ......" Fran muttered with a painful frown.

Even if he heard the news that he had woken up, he probably wouldn't have come over today, he was busy with Charlotte's wedding......

In the future, he will be snatched away by that person, and he will never look at himself for half a point again.

He will have his own life, and then leave himself alone to live in this cold world......

At this moment, Charles and Charlotte, under the gaze of everyone, exchanged their respective rings and completed their marriage vows.

As if sensing something, Fran suddenly felt a chill all over her body, as if she had sunk into the coldest abyss.

"I ...... If only I hadn't woken up! ”

She suddenly cried out in a low voice, tears streaming down her cheeks and wetting her pillow. "Wouldn't it be better to sleep in the darkness all the time than to suffer such endless suffering!"

"Fran, don't do this!" Seeing Fran's heartbroken appearance, Mary was also heartbroken. "It's better to be alive than anything else!"

"Uh......h No...... You don't understand...... You don't understand......" Fran was still in tears, "I'm living now. What's the point? Every qiē of mine has been taken away by others, and there is not a single bit left! Charlotte ...... Charlotte! What is that! She's just lucky, I've looked down on her since I was a child, except for her appearance. Which one is worth boasting about? But that's what it is...... She captivated my brother's heart, and I couldn't pull it back! Clearly...... Obviously, I have brains and are more beautiful than her, but I can only get this result...... I'm so unwilling, Mary. I'm so sad! Fate was so cruel to me that it played such a huge joke on me and broke my heart...... Woo......"

As she spoke, Fran burst into tears, choking up and unable to speak anymore.

"Don't say such stupid things...... Anyway, there's hope as long as you're alive, isn't it? Either way, I'll help you! Mary hugged her head, likewise in tears, "So...... Don't say anything about not dying, is it? Haven't you scared everyone enough? ”

"Help me?" Fran's eyes widened slightly. Looking at Mary in disbelief.

Then, she shook her head slightly, "Thank you, Mary, really much. But it doesn't make sense anymore...... Having come to this point, what can you do to help me? There is no hope...... I've already lost a qiē. ”

"No, there is hope!" Mary retorted, "You didn't see him that day, so you can't imagine it...... Sir really, really, very much more cherished than he thought he would be. He doesn't want to leave you behind...... Do you understand? So...... It's just that I've found the wrong way, and there will definitely be a chance to redeem this qiē's ......."

"Mary...... Oh, my God? Is what you say true? Listening to Mary's words, Fran was even more surprised. Her face was bloodied again. "If that's the case......"

At least it makes sense to be alive.

Then, she looked at each other curiously. "You...... Don't you resent me? I have such a shady desire......"

"What's not to do? Are you in anyone's way? I'm not going to be as startled as those stupid people......" Mary smiled and patted Fran on the head, "You and your husband are such outstanding people, why should we play according to other people's standards?" Besides...... It's just a matter between the two of you. ”

Fran froze.

For the first time in her life, she heard someone comment on her wish without disgust—Lola's mere superficiality.

"Mary...... That's great......" she burst into tears again, "you're my friend." Best friend ......"

"I'm not just for you," Mary smiled reluctantly, trying to cheer up Fran, "Miss Tréville doesn't like me either, and she'll do everything she can to get rid of me when she marries, so I'm in a dangerous position, and I'll have to find a way to save myself......"

Fran knew in her heart that maybe she had this consideration, but it was more about encouraging herself to dispel the idea of seeking death as soon as possible.

She gently reached out and grabbed Mary's hand.

"Mary, I will never let you be left behind...... You'll stay with me and my brother all the time, I swear! ”

"Thank you." Mary smiled and nodded, "But, first, you better have something to eat......" (To be continued.) )

PS: The fourth volume is finished.

Looking back, I didn't expect that I had written so much, and I admired myself a little (laughs).

Now, it's obviously a bit hypocritical to say anything about returns, but I can only say that no matter what the results are, I am working with the strictest and most serious attitude. Despite the disappointing results, and despite the fact that the work is now busy, I persevered.

To my inexplicable pleasure, it has been a long time since the person who claimed to be the one who came to mock me on behalf of the king, and I still insisted. RUSH TO THIS POINT, AND CONTINUE TO APPLAUD YOURSELF ~~~

From the fifth volume onwards, Scumbag Natsu will be involved in international activities and intrigues and even wars in Europe, and of course, the interaction with the girl group will also follow the trajectory...... Treville's glossy and decaying family history will write a new chapter......

Okay, without further ado, see you later~~xh118R1052