In the midst of his consternation, Philip heard Charles' arrangements for his work, and the sudden news almost made him feel a little confused, and he almost doubted his ears. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 info

He had never heard of the man named Kong Ze, and he didn't know where it was, but he didn't expect that according to Charles's tone, this person was actually his henchman, and this henchman would be sent to his side to "assist" him.

Judging from his words of "listen to you with unanimous opinions, and find ways to agree if you disagree", this Kong Ze has won his trust, and it is conceivable that when he wants to do something, he will be deeply constrained by this person.

If this arrangement made him feel deeply depressed, then the next arrangement made him even more unbearable - Charles actually wanted to assign his sister to his side!

This...... It's ridiculous!

What am I being taken for? Nurse? Or a governess?

Besides, even if I could say yes, what would others think if they found out?

Is this a joke on him? But isn't that like?

For a while, because of the flood of thoughts in his heart, Philip opened his mouth and was speechless.

"What's wrong, Philip?" Charles looked at each other quite comfortably, "Do you think there's something that can't be done?" ”

"This ...... This ......," Philip hesitated for a moment, but finally made up his mind to persuade Charles not to make such an unreasonable move, "I think it's still a little inappropriate. ”

Not only for himself, but also for the sake of not dishonoring the Charles, and indeed the entire Tréville family—at least that's how he justified himself.

"Inappropriate? What's wrong? Charles immediately asked rhetorically. Is it about Kong Ze's arrangement, or something else? ”

Although he knew that the young man opposite was his brother-in-law, when he looked at him, Philip still felt a lot of pressure, after all, the other party was an imperial minister.

Now, he doesn't intend to deny this Mr. Kong Ze who has never met yet, he just wants to keep himself from becoming a joke.

"Fran is your sister, and I can feel your love for her, and I think we should love her...... But I don't think your arrangement is the best way to care......" In order not to anger Charles, Philip deliberately made himself say it tactfully, "Don't forget, she is a big lady, she has never experienced any storms since she was a child, she has never seen the dangers of the world, and she has no experience in practical affairs, how can she participate in this kind of thing?" Besides...... With the character of these ladies and gentlemen, I am afraid that they would prefer to linger in the balls of Paris rather than run around, which is not the way God has chosen for these treasures of the world, is it? ”

Unlike what he feared, Charles didn't get angry, but sighed slightly.

"Hey, if it's an ordinary eldest lady, I'm afraid it's true, and even I hope she can live happily like everyone else, but...... She didn't want to. It was she who took the initiative to ask to go to work for us and for this family. She asked a few times, but I couldn't resist her, so I had to agree. ”

"What?" Philip was even more surprised, and could even say a little overwhelmed, "This...... It's also too ......."

He thought it was ridiculous, that his cousin would make such a ridiculous request, and then let herself do it for her?

Not only is my sister ridiculous, but even my brother is ridiculous, just to make my sister happy, I actually agreed? How can there be ...... How can there be such a thing? Even if it's spoiled, there should be a limit.

For a moment, he even felt a little crying and laughing, and only felt that he was witnessing a joke.

However, no matter how ridiculous the other party is, he can only deal with it seriously, and he must be careful not to anger the other party.

"You think about her age, right? She has no experience and doesn't know what to do as well. Philip tried to hold back the sense of absurdity in his heart, and then retorted with seemingly normal reasons, "And you see, she is a woman, many things are not easy to do, let alone come forward to negotiate, and there are even many people who will not believe her in the first place, so ...... I think you'd better find another way to appease her......"

After a pause, he took the initiative to add, "If you think this is too embarrassing, then I'll help you persuade her, think about it, as my eldest brother, she should also listen......"

As he spoke, his voice suddenly became softer, because at this moment, he found that his brother-in-law was turning his head, and then looked at him with a frown, this gaze was not particularly stern, but it made his heart very weak, and the volume became lower and lower, and finally he simply stopped talking.

At this time, he realized that in the eyes of this brother-in-law, who was in charge of the minister, he could no longer put his eldest brother on the shelf.

"I don't think you're right, Philip." After a moment of silence, Charles spoke, "She's young, but she's experienced, because she's done a lot of things, have you heard of the Schneider family?" The one that is an industrial and mining enterprise. ”

"Schneider?" Philip frowned, thought for a moment, and finally remembered at Charles's prompting, "Oh...... I know them, what's wrong? ”

"I had a way to take a stake in their business - not in my name, of course, but in someone else's name, but it didn't matter, the important thing was that I had put my people on their board of directors and could coordinate work for them at any time, and this person was ...... It's my sister. Charles explained unhurriedly, "So, although she is young, I am afraid she has more experience than you in the operation and coordination of the enterprise!" She can be your right-hand man, not as you think she is! ”

Because of Philip's unintentional contempt for Fran, Charles was unnaturally a little angry, and when he spoke this, his emotions were a little intense, and his words were more serious, "In addition, as to the other question you said, I admit that it is indeed a bit troublesome, and now some people have a boring preconception and are not happy to be instructed by women, but it is precisely because of this that I have asked you to preside over this matter, can't you still hold down everyone's mouths?" Would you be so incompetent? ”

"This ......" Philip felt even more uncomfortable when Charles reprimanded him like this, but he found that it seemed as useless to say anything, and Charles seemed to have made up his mind that he had to do it.

And, judging from his words and deeds, he went to great lengths to arch himself out, not only for the sake of his cousins or Charlotte, but more likely for the sake of this arrangement—to use himself as a shield to silence others on behalf of his sister.

Although it would be nepotistic to have Philippe de Treville come forward, it was better than Fran de Treville.

So...... What the hell am I? A disguise, a fool to be taken advantage of?

He immediately felt a little disillusioned.

"If that's what you're arranged, wouldn't it be better to just let the two of them come forward? Save me from being a spectator. In despair, Philip couldn't help but resist Charles, "I'll just stay in Paris and spend time with my father and mother." ”

Of course, Charles said this to beat Philip and make him understand his current position, and stop putting on the role of "eldest brother", so as to save time for Flan to cause trouble, but when he saw that Philip was depressed and lost confidence, he could only stand up and cheer - although Philip has various flaws in his personality, he is more or less a useful person, and there is no need to run away easily.

Besides, if Philip is really tossed to this extent, he will not be able to explain it to his wife and father-in-law.

"Don't be so upset, Philip. Of course, you are the dominant figure, your family background and your abilities are beyond ordinary people, as long as you do it seriously, of course you can do things well, and everyone will praise you. He slowed his tone and cheered Philip on, "But, there are lessons from the past, and you don't want the previous events to happen again, do you?" You need someone you can rely on to help you, and isn't the person I picked for you the most reliable? Think about it, you are the heir to the Duke of Treville, who would dare not take you seriously? ”

Seeing that Philip was slightly moved, he continued to be earnest, "Besides, can't you see it now?" Your future, your reputation, all need a successful resume to clear up, no matter how you use it. I'm not afraid of your jokes, so I'll tell you clearly, I think now you are facing the best opportunity to turn over, as long as things are done properly, I will fully support you, Your Majesty will commend you, and then those troubles before you can still be considered trouble? Do you want to let go of such an opportunity? If you really want to give up, well, I will never stop you, I still have a backup plan, I can always achieve the goal. It's up to you. ”

After saying that, he stared straight at Philip, waiting for an answer.

Under Charles's advice, Philip gradually regained his senses, and reason told him that Charles was right, he urgently needed a chance to turn over, he needed to wash his reputation for a better future, and his brother-in-law was indeed giving the best opportunity now, if he really gave up, I am afraid there will never be such a chance again.

Besides, there are such resources to be utilized, so why not take advantage of them?

At most, he was ridiculed as a puppet by some people...... At this age, what reputation do you need to worry about?

Philip had now finally figured out his situation.

Since you want to be soft, then just make your posture sufficient, now you should be happy!

Finally, with a sense of determination, he raised his head again and met his brother-in-law's gaze, "Charles...... Well, I figured it out, you did give me a chance, and I shouldn't live up to your kindness and waste such an opportunity. So I will do what you say, do whatever you say, and I am glad that your sister can help me, and I will give priority to her advice, and I hope that her experience will make me better serve my country......"

"I'm convinced." Charles smiled and nodded, "Philip, I've always said you're a smart person, and you really know the general situation. Rest assured, I have never treated anyone wrong to me before, and I will not be. ”

Although Charles did not have a special penchant for torturing others, the appearance of Duke Treville's long-term heir surrendering to him still made him feel happy.

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At this time, a hundred miles away in Paris, there was also a corner that was bathed in this bright spring morning. In the courtyard where Charles had grown up, his son, Clovis, was stumbling through the courtyard.

Before he knew it, he was the center of attention, and the Marquis of Treville and his aunt were watching him nervously and excitedly, as if he were some kind of opera star.

Recently, because Charlotte was pregnant again and needed to recuperate, so at the suggestion of Marshal Treville, Clovis was simply put into the marshal's house for foster care, although there was no shortage of people at home, but Charles agreed in order to make the old man happy, so recently, Clovis has been living under the care of Fran.

Fran was also happy to take him everywhere with him, treating him as a treasure, and did not feel any bad about him because of his mother.

And Marshal Tréville often found time to tease his great-grandson and reminisce about the past in his busy schedule.

In recent times, he had been getting busier and busier, meeting with senior officers and attending important meetings almost every day, and although it was a heavy burden for his age, he coped with them with great energy - as if he were younger.

Now everyone looked at the baby, but he was unaware of it, his gait was hobbling and ridiculous, he looked around because he was full of curiosity, and sometimes even uttered incoherent words and strange tunes, and dressed like a doll's childlike look, which made the people next to him laugh.

"Eh, little one, come here!" At this time, the old man shouted to Clovis.

The child looked blankly at his great-grandfather, and then suddenly trotted, as if trying to throw himself into the old man's arms.

"Hey, be careful!" Seeing that he was about to fall, Fran immediately walked up to him and carefully held his nephew.

Then, she crouched down, and rubbed her face against the little spot, making him giggle.

Her smile was full of happiness, and it could even be said that there was some kind of motherhood, and it was obvious that she doted on this little nephew very much.

"Alright, let me hug him," the old man came over, and said with jealousy, "you have been with him all day, but let me hug him." ”

"I'll have the same lovely kids in the future, grandpa." Fran looked at her grandfather with a smile on her face, as if she was coquettish, "So I should have done some practice sooner?" ”

This answer instantly made the old man's face ugly.

He moved his mouth, as if he wanted to reprimand, as if he wanted to persuade something, but in the end, he could only let out a long sigh.

"If only I could wash your brain!" (To be continued.) )

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