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"Well done, Charles!"

In the candlelit dining room, the Marquis of Treville on the throne was overjoyed, and then slammed the newspaper in his hand on the table, "I really regret that I couldn't see your performance with my own eyes!" ”

Although the candlelight made his face look a little blurred, the excitement was enough for anyone to see that he admired Charles and was pleased that his grandson was so motivated.

"Look at it, look at what these newspapers have scolded you for! You're about to become the first target of their verbal and written criticism! ”

Under such a warm praise from his grandfather, Charles smiled embarrassedly and did not answer, but took a leisurely sip of soup to hide his pride well.

Unlike those who were secretly worried about him or who gloated in private, after returning from the questioning in the council, Charles was now very calm, even leisurely, and did not seem to worry at all about any political blows.

This is not the calmness he pretended to be, but a kind of certainty after weighing the pros and cons.

After he openly questioned the legitimacy of the parliament, the infighting between the two parties had already been brought to the fore, so leaving aside the fact that Louis Bonaparte himself was very supportive of Charles at this time, if only to avoid showing weakness to his political opponents, he had to do everything in his power to protect Charles and the minister from parliamentary pressure – or else. If he and the minister were forced to resign, everyone would have thought that Louis-Bonaparte had lost the struggle. Or at least at a great disadvantage.

As for whether those political enemies will hate him even more because of this, this is not something he needs to consider.

It's just that. Fran, who was sitting across from him, was a little confused.

"Grandpa, what's going on? Someone scolded your brother, are you still so happy? ”

"If so many people scold him, it means that something big has happened to him, my child." Marquis Treville smiled and waved his hand, "Especially since Charles did such a beautiful job this time, they naturally scolded him badly." ”

Fran carefully took the newspaper from the front of her grandfather.

"Don't look at this kind of thing, it's not of much use to you." Charles hurriedly spoke, but his sister ignored it, picked it up and looked at it carefully.

Soon. In the midst of the curses of "gangsters" and "clowns", Fran's face slowly turned a little pale, and even her hands trembled slightly.

"These people...... These people ......" she frowned, trembling and tossing the newspaper aside as if it were something poisonous. "It's so uneducated! Can people run to the newspaper and talk nonsense? ”

"I told you not to look at it, it's so annoying......" Charles smiled and shrugged.

"Sir! Can you watch yourself being slandered like this? Seeing that Charles was still so careless, Fran was a little dissatisfied, "If you don't pay attention to this, won't they attack even more fiercely in the future?" ”

And then. She glanced again at the signature at the end of the newspaper. "This ...... This one is called Dr. Marx, you must give him a little color! ”

"First, this Dr. Marx is German, not French; Second. This is a foreign newspaper, and I have no jurisdiction over it, and even a complaint may not be useful. "The charr is still very relaxed." Besides, as long as one person goes to a high position. Attacks will follow, and I'm not alone. If you're all angry about this kind of thing, no one can get down to business......"

As for the person who "viciously attacked" him and even received his own allowance, Charles didn't tell his sister, so as not to make her too frightened.

"But we can't let them attack you like this, can we?" Although he heard Charles's explanation, Fran was still a little indignant, "Isn't he a foreigner, and we haven't offended him, why does he say that about you?" ”

"Maybe it's for the sake of the position." Charles replied with a smile. "There are so many unreasonable things in the world, we just need to get used to it."

Charles's nonchalant attitude made Fran a little depressed, so she had to press the topic and not mention it.

But, despite not saying it, she already remembered the man.

Her brother was so mercilessly cursed that she was annoyed from the bottom of her heart, even more so than she had been insulted—she didn't bother to tell whether the other party's curse was justified or not.

After suppressing her anger, she glanced at the end of the article again.

Bastard thing, don't think that you can talk nonsense by hiding in a foreign country, I remember you, you wait for me, sooner or later I will make you look good! She said to herself secretly.

"Charles, now you're famous." The Marquis of Treville took over, "However, this also makes you the target of public criticism, and you must be careful of those open guns and hidden arrows in the future, understand?" It's good to be confident, but don't get too complacent. ”

"Yes, I know, Grandpa." Charles nodded immediately. "I'll be careful not to let anyone sneak up on me."

Grandpa's hint, Charles can fully comprehend - the open gun is stabbed from the front, although it is terrifying, but at least it can be guarded against, but the hidden arrow is projected from his rear, which is impossible to guard. This is especially true when the jealousy of the same party is even more terrible than the hatred of the enemy, especially when Charles still has many opponents in the same party.

"Well, that's for the best." Seeing that Charles was so arrogant and impatient, the old marquis was also a lot relieved, "Don't be complacent in the future, remember to listen to other people's opinions!" The biggest enemy of someone in your position is only yourself......"

"Of course, don't you know me. Grandfather? Charles nodded, then looked at his grandfather with a smile. In a joking tone, he said, "Say it again." It was a rare privilege to be able to have the guidance of Marshal Treville, how could I be bored? ”

"Hey, why are you doing this in front of me! I'm this old, even if I get the title of marshal, what can I do? The old man smiled and waved his hand, but there was pride in his expression, and he obviously didn't care about the title as much as he said verbally, "As long as you can all have a good life, this title is dispensable to me." ”

"It's not like the marshal said it." Charles was still smiling. "An honor that many people can't hope for, but you say it as if it's not worth mentioning. Don't forget, when the time comes, you will be made a marshal by the president in front of the representatives of the whole army, which is a rare honor. ”

"Honor is a good thing, but it's not as good as you for me." The old man looked at his grandson and granddaughter very sincerely, "Charles, my work has reached its peak, and I can't go anywhere if I go any further." You're still young, and the future is limitless, and I wish I could see you at the top! ”

"You'll see that." Charles replied firmly, "All you have to do is take good care of your body." ”

"Yes. You'll do it, I'm absolutely convinced. The old man sighed, then suddenly raised his voice. When Napoleon led his men into the House of 500, he hesitated for a moment. Said a lot of embarrassing incoherent words, and it doesn't matter. This was because he was inexperienced at the time...... However, this time, we must make them understand that it is our unshakable will that destroys them! ”

The Marquis of Treville seemed to be interested, and suddenly picked up his dining knife and made a stabbing gesture forward, "...... Whoever disobeys will be shot! ”

"Let me first observe a moment of silence for them." Charles replied with a smile, not in the slightest that there was anything wrong with it. "Then again, when we visited the president that day, Marshal Sirte said the same thing, and he said that we must shed blood, and we must shed blood, and only blood can suppress this capricious nation and country."

"After all, he is a former prime minister, and this old guy Sirte is actually really good! It's a pity to be our opponent. The old man lowered his head and sighed, "I heard that his health is very bad now, I'm afraid he will die in the next two years......"

"I heard from the doctor that I had about one year left to live. But, as you say, he's a great guy. Charles agreed.

"Then do as he said...... "The old marquis took his glass and drank the scarlet wine, "bleed!" ”

Under the girl's gaze, the grandfather and the elder brother talked calmly, and because of their habit, they did not feel in the slightest how terrible or unscrupulous what they said, and they did not even think about how much their tone, their attitude, would have an effect on the young girl for many years.

In their eyes, how could Fran, who was as pure and kind as an angel, be polluted by the creed that they had inadvertently instilled all along, "as long as the end is achieved, every means is good"? The subtlety of the aristocratic family from generation to generation, how could it be ineffective for her alone?

Family affection will always blind people's eyes, so that people can't see the facts in front of them.

………………

After finishing his meal, Charles said goodbye to his grandfather and left the restaurant, while Fran stayed because he had received a hint from his grandfather.

"Grandpa, what are you looking for me?" After Charles left, she looked inquiringly at the old marquis.

The old man didn't answer first, just looked at his granddaughter.

Fran still wears a white dress today, and does not wear any jewelry, but because of her affluent life, her skin also looks white and pearlescent, soft and smooth like flower petals, revealing small blue veins like jasper patterns, although the shoulders are slightly thin, but they will definitely develop round in the future.

In the eyes of this doting old man, those blue eyes revealed a childlike carefree and innocent blankness.

Seeing such an otherworldly appearance, wouldn't everyone say that only a famous family like Tréville could raise it?

No matter what, she is her dearest granddaughter.

"Girl, you're so pretty!" The indescribably complicated mood made him blurt out, "I dare to say, you should become an idol in the hearts of countless people!" ”

After hearing Grandpa's praise. Fran blushed slightly, "You...... You're talking too much, aren't you? Grandfather. I've seen a lot of people in social circles who are prettier than me. ”

"Phew, how is that possible? Those vulgar fans can't compare to you. I'm serious. The old man replied categorically, and then he looked at his granddaughter with a smile, "How is it, have you found someone you like recently?" ”

Fran just lowered her head, not daring to look at the old man, just shook her head slightly.

"It's evil! Are young people blind today? The old man shouted out in disbelief, "Such a beautiful child, and a large dowry." No one is tempted? ”

"Grandpa, people won't take me to heart."

Fran's tone was a little dull, and only she knew in her heart who she was talking about.

"Hmph, I don't believe it, everyone can't be blind, right?" The old man frowned, "It's okay, your grandfather is a marshal, he can help you find it." Can't you find one or two in the whole army worthy of you? Just pick! ”

As soon as she heard her grandfather say this, Fran's heart was secretly anxious.

If Grandpa is really keen on this, it will be a big problem, and God knows how many people he can find out? Even if they refuse one by one. That's big trouble, too.

After thinking about it for a moment, she decided to take the initiative.

In addition to wanting to let the old man not be so anxious, the girl's heart. There is a different kind of expectation.

She secretly hoped in her heart that she had always doted on her grandfather. Be able to understand your own mind a little.

"Actually...... In fact, I also ...... this kind of thing I'm not completely devoid of ideas. Grandfather. Under the old man's gaze, she said expectantly, "Don't mess with me, let me find it myself, I'm sure I'll be able to find the right person." ”

"Oh? Already have an idea, huh? The old man was startled at first, then laughed, "Then can you tell me about it?" What kind of people do you want? ”

"I want to ...... I want to ......" Fran hesitated slightly, then looked up at his grandfather, "I want to find someone like my brother." ”

"Huh?" The old man was slightly stunned.

He didn't grasp the true meaning of his granddaughter's heart, but he was surprised by her high vision. "Then you're really hard to find, now there is a young man in the whole country, who has the same status as him? If it's about personality and knowledge, then people who are similar to him can find ......."

Then he laughed, "Lower your demands, don't let your brother lose your appetite, girl." Otherwise, you will have to suffer in the future, don't think grandpa is joking, grandpa has seen a lot of this kind of thing. ”

"But why should I be downgraded, Grandpa? What's the point of getting married for the sake of getting married? Isn't it a pit to force yourself to stay with someone you don't like? Fran didn't show weakness, "What if...... If you can't find the right person......"

She lowered her head again, and her face was slightly red, "Then I won't marry at all, just stay with my brother all the time, and save a dowry for the family." ”

After saying this, her heart suddenly became nervous, and she secretly glanced at her grandfather's reaction.

However, a qiē is not what she expected.

"How's that going to work!" After hearing his granddaughter's strange words, the old marquis frowned, "How can you have such a ridiculous idea?" When did our family want to let our children be old girls in order to save dowry? ”

"It's okay to be an old girl, if you can live with your brother, I don't think it's anything bad." Fran responded to Grandpa with such a rare toughness. "Isn't that my own business?"

The old marquis looked at his granddaughter in disbelief, but Fran's gaze did not retreat, and finally the old man smiled bitterly.

"Son, should I call you naïve or stupid...... Your brother is going to get married, are you tired of being around him after he gets married? Besides, what's so bad about getting married and having children, is it worth being so repulsive? Listen to me, don't be so high-minded, lower your heart, in fact, good young people are not so rare now...... I'll help you find it, don't be afraid. ”

Seeing that Grandpa had already said this, Fran bit her lip tightly and said no more.

She was not angry, nor was she disappointed, because now she was used to frustration and pain, and even one more blow could not make her sadder - people are not afraid to go from despair to new despair, especially the kind of person who is strong-willed and will never look back after recognizing it.

She just clenched her little fist under the table, secretly cheering herself up.

Even grandpa can't stop me.

"Thank you for your concern, I know you love me." Under her grandfather's gaze, she slowly stood up, then looked up at the other party. "But your love for me is not a reason to be able to dominate me at will - grandpa, I love you too, but I want to control my own destiny, please don't stop me, okay?"

Seeing that Fran had a sudden seizure, the old man didn't know what to say for a while, but looked at her with some doubts.

"Hey, what domination is not domination...... You don't have to say it so strictly, right? Grandpa is just worried about you! It's for your own good, that's why I'm telling you so much. ”

"I know, so I'm grateful to you, very much." Fran's voice trembled slightly, and tears glistened in the corners of her eyes, "But, please don't worry about me, I'll take care of it myself!" ”

After she finished speaking, she said no more, and after saluting her grandfather, she turned around and left the restaurant, leaving only the old man looking at her back in disbelief.

He still doesn't understand why his usually well-behaved and gentle granddaughter suddenly seems to have changed her appearance.

"Today's children, they are all incomprehensible." Finally, he sighed with a wry smile and drank the rest of the wine in his glass. (A good event for pie in the sky, cool mobile phones are waiting for you!) Follow from ~ point / official account (WeChat add friends - add official account - enter dd), participate now! Everyone has a prize, now pay attention to the dd WeChat public account! (To be continued......)