Although there was a big event about the naming of the child, Charlotte agreed without any hesitation, this was Grandpa's last hope, and she could not violate it no matter what.

Seeing her agree, the Duke breathed a sigh of relief.

At this moment, a sharp pain suddenly hit him, and he gasped for breath, his whole body convulsed, and his face distorted.

"Grandpa!" Charlotte burst into tears and threw herself on the old man.

The old man kept his mouth open slightly, but he could only let out a painful ho-ho as if he wanted to speak but couldn't say it at all, and finally, his hand trembled and pointed to a small box on the bedside table next to him.

Charles understood what the old man meant, and hurriedly walked to the cabinet, took the box, and handed it to Charlotte.

Charlotte opened the box with tears in her eyes, and then handed it to the duke.

The Duke struggled to point to one of the papers, motioning for Charlotte to take it out.

Charlotte complied, and then glanced at her grandfather, looking surprised.

"Grandpa, is this your document?"

The Duke nodded.

"Read it!" He finally recovered a little from the pain, mustered up his strength, and shouted a word.

Charlotte hesitated, looked at all the relatives standing around, and finally complied with her grandfather's order.

"I, Philippe François Auguste de Treville, am very old, and feel that I will soon be called by the Lord's grace, and I have left this document as a posthumous arrangement.

1. The estates of Anjou, Troyes, Dijon, and Giverny, as a separate appendix, are to be transferred to the name of my son Philippe, but must remain in perpetuity. He is not allowed to sell or transfer, but only to receive a fixed annual lease interest and property income from it. When Philip passed away. These properties will be transferred to the Tréville Family Fund, which I have established.

2. All my deposits and cash. and that the notes and securities owned by the Fund have been transferred to the Tréville Family Fund, the exact amounts and distribution of which have been separately appended, and the principal and all fruits thereof are used by the head of the Fund.

3. My son and grandson, as well as their children and grandchildren, will receive a fixed income from the fund every year, and the specific amount will be determined by the person in charge of the fund.

4. The head of the fund is identified as my granddaughter Charlotte, and if she is unable to exercise her powers for any reason, her husband Charles de Treville has the right to act on her behalf.

5。 There is no term limit for the head of the family, but there is the right to appoint any family member to become the new head of the family.

The above is the final decision made by me in my sole volition and on the basis of independent judgment, and my children and grandchildren should respect my arrangements and do not allow any objections. ”

In the bright candlelight, Charlotte read out all the words on the document in that crisp tone.

After listening to it, even though everyone was immersed in the grief of losing this loved one, they still couldn't help but look at each other.

This is clearly the will made by the duke!

Charles's heart moved. Then he looked up and watched the others react. According to their different interests, everyone behaves differently.

Charles took a closer look, and found that Charlotte was more surprised than surprised. I am very happy that my grandfather recognized me and handed over the family to me according to his promise.

The old marquis, on the other hand, was sad and calm, apparently aware of his brother's arrangement.

It's not the same when it comes to Uncle Tang's side.

He and his two sons were noticeably less happy.

It's easy to understand.

It stands to reason that the little Duke of Treville should have been the natural heir to the duke. Everything should have been entrusted to him, and the duke left his wealth in the hands of his granddaughter and grandson-in-law...... This cannot but be said to be a huge blow.

And it's obvious. His two sons were the most affected - after the death of the Duke, his son, the Duke of Treville, the Younger, was able to enjoy the income from the rent of those estates. A regular income can sustain a life of luxury, although the sale of real estate is expressly prohibited. But when the younger Duke of Treville died, his sons could not inherit this power at all, and had to rely on the Trevill family's foundation for a regular income - that is, the Duke of Trevill was still open to his son, but put his grandson directly into a position that could only be subservient to Charles and Charlotte.

The second grandson Eugène is okay, he didn't expect to get much from the family, so it was quite peaceful, but Charles's cousin Philip, who was obviously the heir to the family and the title, could only end up like this, so he was especially indignant.

The Duke also found the obvious reservations of his children and grandchildren.

"Do you have any grievances?" He asked with difficulty. "Do you have any grievances?"

None of them answered.

"Philip ......" Seeing that no one had made an opinion, the Duke called out to his son.

"Daddy?" Although his voice was not loud, the little Duke of Trevil was startled.

"You...... You swear to me that I will not be allowed to contest my will after my death. The Duke coughed as he looked at his son with a stern gaze, "Let your child swear too." ”

Looking at his father's gaze, the little Duke of Trevil was dumbfounded.

Even when he was dying, his father's will was still so inviolable.

It seems that during his serious illness, everything has already been arranged, and now, what else is there to say?

Daddy, then follow your wishes. A tear fell from the corner of his eye.

"I swear to God that I will never have any objection to your wishes." After a moment's hesitation, the little duke swore an oath. "If I break my oath, may the devil take my soul and suffer forever in purgatory!"

Then, at his urging, his youngest son, Eugène, also swore an oath.

Only Philip remained, and all eyes were on him.

Philip was visibly reluctant, his brow furrowed, but he never spoke.

"Philip!" The little duke's eyes widened.

At the urging of his father. The Charr's cousin finally squirmed his lips and swore in a low voice. But apparently reluctantly.

Seeing that the children and grandchildren finally agreed to his arrangement, the duke finally relented.

And then. He looked at Charlotte again.

Charlotte understood and picked up the document again.

"In addition, my heirs shall still be obliged to repay the assets deposited by the Bourbon family with us after my death, and the funds must be transferred to the Bourbon family as soon as possible when the other party needs it."

Is there still an arrangement? And, what kind of arrangement is this?

Charles was taken aback again, then looked at his cousin, only to find that he was also confused.

"Dad? What debt? The little Duke of Treville couldn't help but ask.

"It's the property of the Bourbon royal family that was deposited with Grandpa. At the time of the July Revolution. The usurper forced His Majesty Charles X away, and the royal family had a lot of property and property that could not be taken away in a hurry, so in order not to confiscate them from the shameful usurper, he secretly transferred them to the name of his grandfather. Charlotte explained in a low voice, "Because I was worried about the usurper's revenge, my grandfather kept this secret all along, and only told me as a secretary ......"

"For so many years, such a huge fortune has been in the hands of Grandpa, who has been using it carefully. Use ......" Charlotte hesitated slightly, as if to be careful with the word, but finally continued, "Use it as a principal to invest." Then there was a huge gain, which has accumulated over so many years and is already a lot of money. ”

No wonder the Duke was so enthusiastic about the cause of the king...... It turned out to be a gesture so that the Bourbons could continue to keep their assets in their own hands......

Everyone said that the Duke of Treville was one of the largest landowners in the country. It turns out that there is such a big secret inside.

Charles suddenly understood these questions, which were previously unclear.

And what about Charlotte? Was Charlotte so active in her devotion to the restoration of the Bourbons in order to help the family maintain the use of this wealth?

Charles looked at his wife.

No. She should be sincere, although there are considerations for this. He quickly came to this conclusion.

A moment later. He thought of another question.

Although the Bourbons owned all of France in the past, they were now only a group of exiles, and since the Duke of Tréville had not told anyone about it, he could have continued to leave it alone, and brought the secret to the grave, so that the family could have embezzled the property of the Bourbon family.

However, before he died, he told his children and grandchildren, and specifically told his heirs to pay back the money......

Charles turned his gaze to the dying old man on the bed.

Is he ruthless or passionate, loyal or rebellious?

Maybe it's both, people are two-sided after all.

"Okay...... I'll help you make that happen. With an inexplicable emotion, Charles whispered, "I will raise enough money and find a way to transfer it to the Bourbons, this is the task you have given us, and we will complete it to the letter, and we will not let you down." ”

After receiving Charles's categorical assurance, the Duke became even more relaxed.

Everything is already arranged, nothing more to worry about. Perhaps the son and grandson will want to resist, but the younger brother and grandson-in-law will never let him succeed, as long as they are there, their will can be carried out even after death.

Even the name of his great-grandson has been chosen according to his heart.

It is conceivable that after his death, the surname Trelville, which he had fought for a lifetime, would be carried forward even more.

It was getting colder, and he twitched unnaturally.

He wanted to say a thousand words, but he felt that his strength and spirit were being sucked away from the void.

His eyes were slightly open, intending to use the last of his time to recap.

Yes, I have enjoyed enough glory and wealth in this life, and I have tasted the taste of displacement, seen the collapse of a dynasty, experienced the storm of blood and fire, and served as a minister of a country...... There are no more regrets.

However, these are not the things he is most proud of.

What are you most proud of?

What is it?

Memories rolled in my mind, but they grew more and more blurry.

"If you really have the courage, then take care of your brother, I will give him to you too, don't let me down." Just when he was anxious, this voice suddenly sounded in his ears.

yes, that's Daddy's advice.

His eyes rolled slightly, and then he saw his brother.

His figure was getting more and more blurred, but he saw the heartfelt grief in his brother.

Yes, he is alive and well, he is still alive when I die, and he has a good grandson, and I also married my favorite granddaughter to his grandson......

Dad, I lived up to your expectations!

An immense pride filled his chest.

He was qualified to face his father over there.

"Grandpa!" When she found that her grandfather's chest was no longer heaving, Charlotte wailed and threw herself on him.

"Be kind to your father and brother, and they will be handed over to you in the future!"

Inadvertently, he left the same entrustment as his father. (To be continued......)