"Call him to me at once!" Charles's snort made his father-in-law start. Pen, fun, and www.biquge.info

Obviously, he is the head of the Trevil family and a duke, but Charles has not saved face for him because of his anger, and he himself knows that he is wrong, so he can only make promises.

However, when Charles said so, he was a little relieved - if Charles really intended to ignore his son Philip, then he would certainly not see him again.

Feeling uneasy, he immediately obeyed the order and left the room, but quickly walked back, and at this time he was followed by the figure of a young man.

In the shadows, his silhouette loomed, but he could be seen to be a very handsome blonde young man, and his demeanor appeared to be cultured, but although his pace was very steady, his face was slightly pale. His eyes were also a little uncertain, and he could see that he was pretending to be calm.

When he walked in front of him, Charles looked at his cousin and frowned slightly.

"You've done a great folly, sir." He said directly to the other party.

Charles rarely reprimands a person in person so mercilessly, and as Philip, he is rarely reprimanded like this, but when Charles reprimanded him this time, Philip, who is a cousin, could only twitch the corners of his mouth and then lowered his head.

"It was an accident, we ...... it originally" Of course, he still wanted to justify himself.

"I don't know if it was an accident or not, but now it's happened!" Charles directly interrupted the other party's defense, "Do you know the seriousness of this problem? ”

Philip felt more and more uncomfortable when Charles scolded him like this, and he buried his head again, not knowing what to say.

If he didn't know the seriousness of the problem, he wouldn't have left everything behind and just ran back to Paris.

In fact, when he found out that someone on his side had accidentally killed the priest, he was already in a mess, and then he left everything behind and ran back, just to keep himself safe.

"Charles, it's a pity to be dead, and everyone feels very uncomfortable...... Duke couldn't help but stand up and play a round for his son, "But things have already happened, and no one can reverse them, the important thing is what we should do now?" We can't just watch Philip get into trouble, can we......"

Charles didn't speak, just looked at his cousin, his expression still grim.

"So what do you want to do with this?"

"As long as it doesn't ruin Philip's future, you can do anything." The Duke smiled reluctantly, "You can pay some money...... It's okay to give more, just calm this thing down. ”

In the duke's opinion, if it was one or two small people who were killed, it would be good to fool around, but unfortunately if he accidentally killed a clergyman of the church this time, it would be a big trouble. The Catholic Church has always had a huge influence in France, and now the empire deliberately wants to get closer to the Church, if Philip's matter is investigated at this time, then not to mention the possibility of losing his current position, and even causing a shock in the public opinion circles, his reputation will be ruined, and even he will be imprisoned.

It was precisely because he thought of such a consequence that the duke immediately panicked when he heard that his son had caused such a big disaster, and hurriedly called his son-in-law for help.

Seeing that the Duke's attitude was not entirely unreasonable, Charles lowered his head and thought for a while.

Then, he looked up at his cousin.

"Is there a telegram over there?"

Philip was stunned for a moment, but soon understood what Charles meant. "It hasn't been laid there yet, I'm rushing back as fast as I can!"

He was a smart man, Charles thought to himself.

Charles actually asked if the news had reached Paris, and Philip's reply indicated that he had brought the news back as quickly as possible, and that there was no telegram to bring the news to the capital.

Philippe had fled yesterday, and it would probably be a long time before the news spread to Paris.

That said, now Charles still has a time lag to take advantage of, and as long as he does it well and quickly enough, then there is a real possibility that things will be suppressed.

In the final analysis, events in the provincial countryside, especially in remote places, were not taken seriously as long as there was no commotion in Paris, and could only be circulated on a small scale, and had no effect on Philippe de Treville.

As soon as he thought of this, he probably had a number in his heart.

However, even so, his expression did not loosen.

He glanced at Philip with a slight peripheral eye, and looked at the nervous but annoyed young man.

You're finally in our hands.

Almost two years ago, when the Duke died, he had been waiting for this day in exchange for his cousin Philip's endorsement of the will—essentially a gift with poison, and if Philip was willing to do things well, he would undoubtedly be rich, but with Philip's character, he would have made big news.

Although he caused more trouble than Charles expected, the incident itself was something he had already anticipated.

And at this time, it was time for him and Charlotte to settle old scores at that time and let Philip have a good taste.

He was willing to lend a helping hand to his cousin when he was in trouble now, but it certainly wouldn't be gratuitous assistance, and Philip had to understand that he could no longer hold the long-term grandson in front of him and Charlotte.

"Charles? How, is there a way? Seeing that Charles had been silent, the Duke couldn't help but ask.

"It's not like there's no way, but ...... Things aren't that simple, either. Charles replied with reservations, "Yes, I am a minister of the Empire, but I am not an outlaw, and some things are not what I say." Philip didn't kill an ordinary person this time, he was a church person! His Majesty the Emperor is now intent on reconciling with the Church, and we must now find a way to get close to the Church and the Romans, but Philip has made such a fuss...... If the church stands up and speaks, what will you do with Your Majesty and me? ”

"You don't know those people in the church, the hypocrisy is so sore that the peasants still eat them! They brought people to make trouble, and surrounded us, and you think I can't resist it? At this time, Philip couldn't help but defend himself again, "Besides, we really didn't mean to kill anyone, it's just that he didn't know what was going on and got shot......"

"Since you have fired, it is not intentional or unintentional, can you do it unintentionally?" Charles still didn't show Philip any affection, "Don't forget, you shot the priest and killed someone, if you would have been burned at the stake hundreds of years ago!" ”

As soon as Charles said this, Philip was immediately speechless, and he quietly intimidated the other party again.

"Charles, after all, times are different now, and the church is not so terrible...... I feel like you've got a way out of it anyway. The duke hurriedly came to speak for his son again, "What if...... If you really have some difficulties here, let me ask my uncle again, he should also have some solutions, wasn't he the one who led the army to liberate Rome? The church will surely be grateful for his kindness......"

"Don't go to my grandfather, don't you think he doesn't have enough to worry about right now? How could an old man like him bother him? Charles immediately stopped his father-in-law's plan, "Besides, he is a member of the military, and his thinking is simple and direct, and sometimes very rough, in case his words come forward and exacerbate the conflict, wouldn't things be more difficult?" Don't forget, there are people in the opposition and public opinion circles everywhere who are trying to see us make a fool of ourselves, and if we give them the truth, no one will be able to escape! ”

The Duke is ostensibly begging Charles' grandfather, but in fact he is secretly soft-threatening Charles—if you won't help, I'll let your grandfather judge.

But Charles directly rejected the idea of letting his grandfather get involved in this matter, he didn't want the old man to worry about his children and grandchildren at this age.

Besides, his grandfather, Marshal Trevile, was not such a foolish person, although he valued the concept of family, but in his eyes, Charles was still much more important than his nephew and nephew, and he would definitely not force Charles to do anything without saying anything.

Seeing Charles' resolute attitude, the Duke of Treville's father and son looked at each other, for fear that Charles would really leave it alone.

"Charles...... Shire...... For Charlotte's sake, you really can't ignore this! The Duke of Treville couldn't help but urge Charles, "Don't forget, we're family!" You helped him get Philip's position, and now if something happens to Philip, won't others attack you because of him? When the time comes, no one will be able to get over their face! ”

"It's not a question of face, it's a question of Philip's future." Charles once again rejected the Duke's attempt to tie up his son to him, "I took Philip's position for him, but I did it out of kindness, not for anything else!" Have I ever asked for money from Philip over the years? Have I interfered with any of his work? ”

What kindness, didn't you also take all of Grandpa's money from us! If it weren't for you, how could I have come across such a disaster!

Philip tried to contradict Charles, but in the end he swallowed it back.

He knew that now was not the time to settle old scores, and he really needed the help of this cousin and brother-in-law.

"Charles, I really didn't do a good job, I admit that...... However, I was still young after all, and some things were inexperienced, so I made a little mistake. But I think, in essence, I am still for the good of everyone, isn't it precisely to avoid causing trouble to you that I went to the field to find money myself? He continued to keep his head down, and then said softly to people, almost rarely in his life, "Now I have been taught a lesson, but who does not grow from setbacks?" I've learned a lesson, but it can also be turned into experience, and if I can avoid the disaster, then I can gain experience and do things better in the future......"

Then he leaned over to Charles, and looked at him almost pleadingly. "Charles, for grandpa's sake, just help me, grandpa valued you so much back then, have you forgotten?"

Hmph, you finally have a bit of a brain and know it's time to bow your head. Charles thought to himself.

"So, you know the lesson?" He asked, looking at Philip.

"Got it, got it." Philip let out a long sigh, embarrassed, but he had to bow his head and give in. "Please help me."

"And if I help you, will you cooperate with me?" Charles asked again.

"If it's okay, I'll do whatever you tell me to do!" Philip hurriedly promised.

"Charles......" Seeing that Charles had already revealed his words, the Duke of Treville was also overjoyed, and hurriedly assured his son, "As long as you help Philip, you can do whatever you want me to do, just say it, we will all cooperate!" ”

"Well, first of all, I will go to His Excellency the Home Secretary and explain the matter personally, and you will accompany me tomorrow, Philip." Charles began to speak his mind, "In the presence of His Excellency the Minister you must be respectful and tell him that it was all an accident, and that you are willing to admit your mistake and be willing to make amends, and if Your Excellency the Minister of the Interior had spoken, then this matter would have been easy to do." ”

The so-called Minister of the Interior is His Majesty's half-brother Mr. Morni, because of this relationship, he is the most trusted person of His Majesty the Emperor, who is in charge of the domestic police, and can appoint and dismiss provincial governors and civil servants, which can be said to be a high authority. And the matter of teaching and property inspection is also the responsibility of one of his departments, and if he can speak out on this matter, then most of the matter will be resolved.

And Charles was confident that he would speak, after all, he was also an ally of his minister.

"Okay, no problem, I'll say whatever you tell me!" Philip hurriedly promised.

"Okay, you prepare, tomorrow you will come to me, and then we will go to see Your Excellency." Charles didn't give him the slightest margin and immediately began to give orders. "Also, after meeting with His Excellency the Minister, let's try to get in touch with the people of the church, and as long as both of them can calm down, then you will probably be able to get out - of course I can't guarantee it."

"Good! That's it, Charles, you go together, and I'll leave it to you when the time comes! The Duke of Trevill was overjoyed, and he immediately echoed Charles's words, and then pushed his son.

"Thank you, Charles......" Philip was also dripping with gratitude, clearly relieved.

Unfortunately, Charles didn't plan to let his cousin go so easily.

"But...... Until then, we'll go to Charlotte later, and you'll have to confess your mistakes to her, ask her to forgive you, and help you. ”

He raised his head slightly, arrogant and reserved. "If she doesn't agree, then I can't help it." (To be continued.) )