Chapter 20: The Queen's Judgment

With the Queen's loud slap on the table, the restaurant fell silent again.

After all, there is still some prestige in the hearts of the children, and when they see their mother angry, although they are not happy in their hearts, they still look at each other and then bow their heads again.

However, although she barely restrained the sarcasm on her lips, Alice still looked indignant, obviously very dissatisfied with her brother's attitude just now.

openly said in front of everyone that his brother and the prince of the empire were stupid, and I am afraid that only this kind of child who is not afraid of heaven and earth can do it.

The Prince, however, ate without saying a word, as if he had not heard the quarrel which had just arisen among the children.

Usually so many things are enough for him to worry about, he really doesn't have much interest in paying attention to the mental health of his children, once this kind of thing happens, he would rather pretend that he didn't see anything, and let his wife deal with it.

The Prince's attitude of not caring about himself made the Queen a little unhappy, and she glanced at her husband, but she couldn't think about it. Finally, she sighed softly.

"Charlotte, you see...... That's the fun we get from kids! The queen whispered to Charlotte with a wry smile, "They are sent by God to torture us!" ”

"But, if I had so many lovely children like you, I'd rather be angry with them every day." Charlotte replied considerately and heartily at the same time. "It's normal for children to quarrel, I used to quarrel with Charles when I was a child, you don't have to pay attention to it."

"I forgot that you grew up!" As if to get rid of the annoyance, the queen quickly changed the subject, and gently put a piece of milk almond parfait into her mouth. "I guess you must have had a lot of interesting things when you were a kid, right?"

"That'...... That's a lot of ......," Charlotte replied with a slight embarrassment after hesitating for a moment.

"Oh?" The queen tilted her head slightly. There was some curiosity on the surface, but it wasn't abrupt. "We're even luckier than we are...... It wasn't until I got married that I got to know Albert a little bit! ”

"God has already set the most glorious future for you, you don't need to bother too much, a qiē will come to you automatically." Charlotte replied enviously, "Fate has already destined you to have a husband who is best for you' and happiest for you, isn't it?" ”

"Heha!" The queen couldn't help but chuckle, "You're so flattering, I almost thought you meant to mock me!" ”

"Please never doubt my sincerity, Your Majesty."

"Hmm. Of course, I have no doubt," said the Queen, still smiling, "that genuine compliments are much more beautiful than those uttered purely to please us......

Then, she continued to look at Charlotte, as if she really had a deep affection for her.

"Looks like your husband has a lot of schedules for tomorrow...... So, do you have one? A moment later. Her Majesty the Queen asked Charlotte suddenly.

"Well, I didn't." Charlotte replied immediately. "But it doesn't matter, I can walk around the neighborhood with people. Take a look at this great city. ”

"That's not good, what's the point of being here? I think this city is boring, not as boring as your Paris. The queen shook her head disappreciatively. Then he suddenly blinked a little mysteriously, "Tomorrow I'm going to the suburbs for a festival." Just lack a female companion. Would you be interested in attending as a friend of the Queen? ”

Attending an event together as a friend of the Queen?

It's hard to refuse.

At least I can make myself stand out in front of everyone.

She looked at Charles with some hesitation. However, he was already eager to try, but he was afraid that it would hinder the pace of Charles's pre-planned.

When she saw Charles bowing her head slightly to indicate that whether she agreed or not was irrelevant, Charlotte immediately nodded and agreed to Her Majesty's request.

"Yes, Your Majesty, although I have just arrived in England and am a little unwell, you are so gracious...... I am ashamed to refuse, and it is with great pleasure that I will be here with you. ”

When the queen was so happy, Charlotte was naturally not in the mood to spoil her interest.

Besides, isn't it the most important purpose of the couple to come to this country to go to England to win the Queen's favor and establish a harmonious relationship with the British?

"Oh, that's great!" The queen blinked again.

After receiving Charlotte's promise to attend with her, Her Majesty quickly changed the subject, and the two couples began to talk while eating.

The prince looked a little tired, so he didn't talk much; And because of their age and disadvantage, the Trévilles were careful to be cautious in their words and deeds, almost always echoing or adding a few innocuous and by no means sensitive words, so that the conversation was almost a discussion around Her Majesty, and her laughter was almost uninterrupted from beginning to end.

"Monsieur Treville, I heard that you are one of the founders of the French Ministry of Railways?" After chatting for a while, the queen suddenly asked about Charles.

"Yes, Your Majesty." Charles replied with a slight smugness, "After the president was elected to power, the president, with the recommendation of me and others, decided to create a post in the cabinet of the Ministry of Railways, and I was appointed as an official of the Ministry of Railways. ”

"And you were in your early twenties! It is rare in the world to be able to have a place in the political arena at this age! And...... Your political performance seems to be good, you set up this ministry and then run it efficiently. Her Majesty couldn't help but sigh softly, "To be able to achieve so much at such a young age, looking at the whole of Europe, who else can compare with you now?" ”

This is fresh, I didn't expect that as soon as I went abroad, I would actually become the first person of the new generation in the queen's mouth?

This hat is a bit tall...... Although it is not unreasonable.

"I'm afraid you've won the prize, but I just got a chance to stand out because of good luck." Charles replied with a seeming humility, "After being given this opportunity, I have worked hard and tremblingly to complete the task entrusted to us by the President, and I have barely made some achievements." I am more pleased with the fact that my people have lived more easily and our business activities have become more prosperous because of my efforts than in my personal achievements or fame......"

After hearing Charles's confession, which she didn't know whether it was true or false, Her Majesty the Queen nodded again and again, looking very satisfied with Charles's humility.

"It's very simple to do your duty and complete the tasks assigned by your boss and the motherland, but how many people can do it? Our poor country needs young people like you...... You're right, isn't it an obligation to serve the prosperity of our country in our position? She sighed as she slowly picked up her glass, "So, let's toast to you, to the future prosperity of Britain and France, shall we?" ”

"Cheers." Charles hurriedly picked up his glass.

"A toast to your family, too?" When she had finished drinking this glass, the queen motioned to her servant to pour herself another glass of red wine, "May you and your wife continue to be in love, and your family will be as harmonious as ever......"

Although the queen was full of smiles, Charles couldn't help but hesitate slightly.

If even the prince knew that he was an unfaithful husband, then Her Majesty the Queen would obviously know as well.

Therefore, when she suddenly mentioned this at this time, it seemed like irony......

But there was nothing to be seen on her face.

Is this the same as my husband, taunting me and warning me not to slip my head and brain?

Interesting.

With a sneer, Charles drank another glass of wine.

……………………

When the banquet was over, it was already two or three o'clock in the afternoon.

The Trévilles had gone back to rest, while the Queen remained in the dining room.

"Are these two young friends to your liking?" After a moment of silence, the Prince, who had been silent, asked.

"The lady loved her husband, but the husband was not—though he was outwardly respectful, but ...... It's actually just too respectful to see much enthusiasm. The queen frowned slightly, and replied in a serious tone that was completely different from just now, "I feel that the two sisters and brothers have lost one by one, and the feelings of being sisters are exposed, but the younger brother is deeply thoughtful, and everything seems to be in his chest." ”

"Does this matter matter?" The Prince replied a little wearily, apparently not interested in exploring the private lives of the other couple, "It doesn't matter to us what kind of man Mr. Treville is, as long as he can take France with us hundreds of thousands of stepping stones." We can either give him courtesy, or we can turn a blind eye to some of his behaviour - as long as it does not offend the interests of England, he will be free to do as he pleases. ”

"Who says it doesn't matter? Important! The Queen shook her head disapprovingly, "This Monsieur Tréville, I think it is strange, that when he looks at us, he doesn't take us to heart at all. ”

"It's not news to us." The Prince shrugged his shoulders and poured himself a glass of wine, "Trevier is ambitious, and cunning and ruthless—I don't think there are many people in Europe who don't know about it now." He already has a lot of respect for us on the surface, and that's enough, isn't it? ”

"If you're going to get something sincere from him, you shouldn't just ask for so little." Her Majesty's face reappeared with a smile on her face, "Aren't the French more dependent on us?" (To be continued......)