As the clock reached the penultimate tick, Charles finally finished his dinner for the day.

Mrs. and Mrs. Tréville did not arrange any special entertainment, as they were still in mourning, but they compensated the group of ambassadors, most of whom had been abroad for many years, and after feasting on the feast offered by the Charles, they felt that the trip was worthwhile.

The task of "finding an empress worthy of the surname for His Majesty the future Emperor" also reached the ears of this group of ambassadors vividly through his gossip.

As for how enthusiastic they are about this task, that's two things to say.

However, while the ambassadors were leaving, the French ambassador to Austria, Count de Elomont, was secretly left behind by Monsieur Tréville.

It was getting late, so the servant took the ambassador from under the pergola in the garden to the small drawing room of the mansion.

As soon as he entered, the count was simultaneously caught in the eyes of the Trevilles.

Boy!

At this moment, he suddenly had the feeling of being targeted by a leopard and a lion at the same time, and there was a slight chill behind him.

He didn't feel the pressure when the group was drinking, but when he had to face the couple alone, he found that the couple was really hard to mess with.

The Tréville family is really pretentious! He thought to himself.

Just when he was slightly furious in his heart, Charles de Treville, the most relied on assistant of His Majesty the future Emperor, suddenly showed a smile like a spring breeze, and bowed to him with courtesy.

"Mr. Ambassador, I was a little rude to you just now, I am very sorry, please forgive me, I did not mean to target you."

"It doesn't matter. Mr. The Earl hurriedly bowed to Charles as well, "I've been talking too much and disrupting your conversation, and you should forgive me." ”

"Charles, I've been talking about you all the time, you're too quick-tempered. In a hurry, I love to say the wrong thing! At this moment, Mrs. Tréville, who was next to her, pushed her husband's hand, "Is it better to be respectful to people from the beginning when you say sorry to others after you have killed them?" ”

This lady is really good-looking, her bright blonde hair is in a bun and draped over her shoulders, because it is very well maintained, and her skin is very smooth and moisturized, and at the same time, because she has been pregnant for several months. Her belly was already slightly bulging, so that some of her mother's glow could still be seen on her face. Although she only wore a black dress because of her mourning, she was still stunningly beautiful.

Such a beautiful lady is naturally privileged in the social world, and since she has said so, the earl has to let go even if he has some mustard in his heart.

"Ma'am. Please believe me, I really don't mean to complain at all. I can only feel very honored to be received by such a beautiful lady as you. ”

"You're really good at talking...... Charlotte couldn't help laughing, "the diplomats are all personable!" ”

"After all, this is the bowl of rice we eat." The ambassador shrugged, then laughed.

Laughing, he speculated about the purpose of the couple leaving themselves alone - the couple certainly wouldn't have left them alone just to apologize to them.

"Earl, I'm curious. How did you feel in Vienna? "I have heard that it is a beautiful city, and that the people are well-bred and fond of art. ”

How do you ask me this? Is this an attempt to transfer me out of Vienna? A hint of doubt flashed through the ambassador's mind.

But despite the doubts. Questions cannot be left unanswered.

"Yes, ma'am, it's a beautiful city, but certainly not as much as Paris." The ambassador replied rather cautiously, "There are many beautiful palaces and elegant people, but of course there are many more people who do not understand elegance." It's not exactly as beautiful as The Blue Danube, but it's still a great place. ”

"Haha, hearing your description, I really yearn for it!" Charlotte laughed, "I wish I had a chance to go there!" ”

"I'm sure you'll have a chance soon, ma'am." The ambassador bowed again, "If I had been there at that time, I would be more than happy to accompany you and give you the opportunity to appreciate the ancient and beautiful city." ”

Suddenly, he seemed to think of something.

Don't...... Bonaparte did not have a long memory this time, and was still thinking of marrying the Habsburgs?

Oh my God, my God, France is not as strong as it was when Emperor Napoleon was defeated repeatedly, and if you really go to the Habsburg at this time, God knows what it will be humiliated! Bonaparte was not afraid of losing face, but I am afraid!

The ambassador felt a little uneasy.

"By the way, what do you think of Emperor Franz-Joseph?" Just then, Charles suddenly asked.

"He has only recently ascended the throne, and I have no way to make a very complete judgment about him." "But, as it stands, he thinks he is a strong-willed, learned, merciful and zealous king, full of energy and willing to serve his country." ”

"So he's a good king, right?" Charlotte chimed in, "I heard he's pretty good-looking?" ”

Women like to pay attention to this kind of problem......

"Yes, ma'am, he is a very handsome young man, worthy of Habsburg blood." The ambassador replied respectfully.

"So-he's twenty-one years old, right? Didn't the Austrian ministers consider marrying him? It is rare for an unmarried emperor to be at this age. Charlotte still seemed a little curious about the young emperor.

"Yes, of course they did, and in fact there were quite a few rumors about it in Austria...... "The ambassador paused in a subtle way, "and there is speculation that he is interested in his cousin, who is now 15 years old, Elisabeth, the youngest daughter of the Duke of Bavaria. ”

"15 years old!?" Charlotte was a little surprised.

"Oh, of course not to marry her now, they mean in a few years. When she grows up, she gets married. The ambassador replied with a smile.

"So, this duchess is pretty too?" Charles asked with a smile. "Our lovely Emperor Your Majesty is willing to wait a few years for him."

In fact, of course, he asked knowingly.

"Yes, I've heard it's quite beautiful." The ambassador hurriedly replied, "So, His Majesty the Emperor would rather wait a few years. would rather put aside the difference in rank and insist on marrying her. ”

[Although Princess Sissi's father is a member of the royal family, he is only a distant side branch, and theoretically he can't afford the title of real princess. It was also for this reason that after marrying Emperor Franz-Joseph, she was not actually very respected in the Austrian court, which valued class and family. 】

"I feel like you've given me another reason to go to Austria sooner!" Charlotte replied enthusiastically, "I would like to see the lovely Emperor while he is not yet married." ”

"Even if you see him, you're already a married woman, Charlotte." Charles said rather regretfully.

"You have to take care of it!" Charlotte immediately replied. "There are always people in the world who are much better than you, even if you look at them."

When the couple was arguing with each other, the ambassador felt a little like pins and needles.

"Sir...... Sir, let me ask—" After a moment of hesitation, the ambassador finally held back, "does His Majesty the Emperor want to marry the Habsburgs again?" ”

His question immediately brought the couple back to silence.

The two of them, their eyes were focused on him again. The look in his eyes made the ambassador feel like a student who had said something stupid in class.

"Sir...... I'm sorry. I'm just asking......" The ambassador shrank back a little awkwardly.

"Marry the Habsburgs again? No, sir, you think too much. Charles burst out laughing, "Let's not say whether they are willing or not, even if they do, we don't dare!" Scare! Let's take a look at the history. When did the French monarch who married a Habsburg woman come to a good end? Louis XIII, Louis XVI, and our poor Emperor Majestry, any of them have fallen into bad luck because of Madame, don't worry. His Majesty the Emperor will not make such a mistake again, he will not seek a marriage with the Habsburgs again, absolutely not. Of course, if you have any special candidates, you can also recommend them to us at that time, and I will consider them. ”

After hearing Charles's assurance, the ambassador finally breathed a sigh of relief and relieved himself of his greatest worries.

This time, however, the Trévilles did not speak again, but looked at him quietly, as if waiting for him to say something.

Don't you know yet? Their eyes seem to ask.

There was another long silence.

The ambassador finally couldn't take it anymore.

"So, you ...... And your lady, really just want me to ...... Let me go and arrange a visit to Austria? The ambassador's tone was hesitant.

"If I can, as soon as possible, I hope to be able to make this visit happen in the fall." Charles gave the other an encouraging look, "Sir, I know this task is a bit tricky, but I think you can do it - trust that the Trevills will repay everyone who helps it." ”

"Is even Madame going?" The ambassador was even more puzzled.

It was evident to him that Madame Tréville was already visibly pregnant, and that after two or three months it would only become more immobile - was it really a good time to travel?

Or did His Majesty Franz-Joseph really have such charm that this lady must take advantage of the time to meet him?

The ambassador was not convinced.

But why did the couple do this? He still couldn't figure it out.

"Sir, I've always admired the beauty of Austria and really wanted to visit it. It just so happens that now that my husband has been given this position, it will give me a chance to enjoy the highest courtesy in Austria......" Charlotte stared at the ambassador, inadvertently using the commanding tone she was accustomed to in her mother's home, "As you know, political changes have been unpredictable, and no one can say if my husband will be in this position a year from now!" So, I don't want to lose this opportunity to enjoy the royal courtesy, even if I have to endure the slightest inconvenience, I am willing. Mr. Ambassador, I think you would like to help me make this wish come true, right? ”

Although this reason seems very strange, it surprisingly fits the character of a noble lady who has been spoiled since childhood, so that the ambassador is somewhat convinced.

Of course, this was only a partial belief, and the ambassador still had some doubts about their purpose, but had no clue.

"Why, wouldn't you like to help with this?" While the ambassador was still muttering, Charles suddenly spoke, "Sir, we are very reasonable, if you think this request is very unreasonable and difficult for you, then you can refuse, I will not take it to heart." ”

This is a clear threat.

The ambassador grunted.

Although he didn't understand why the Trévilles would do such a thing, the pressure from the Trévilles made it difficult for him to give a prevarication or refusal answer.

"Well, sir, I think I can do it, I know some people in Austria, and besides, the Austrians were very interested in you—" the ambassador paused, "I think they would be happy to arrange this strange visit......

"It's not an arrangement, it's an invitation." Charles made it emphatically clear. "And I, at the request of my wife, had to take my wife along the way."

"Well, they're going to invite you." The ambassador had no choice but to obey Charles' wishes.

"Thank you, Your Excellency." Charles held out his hand, "You'll know how nice it is to be my friend." ”

……………………

The clock was already twelve o'clock.

The ambassador had been taken away by the servants, and he was confused until the end, not understanding the young couple's intentions, despite his promise to do so.

Now, only the husband and wife were left, and they stood quietly in the empty room, and for a moment no one spoke.

"Alright, go and rest, Charlotte, you can't sleep too late, it's not good for the kids." After a long silence, Charles sighed. "You need to get some rest lately, or it won't be so pleasant to travel far."

Charlotte, on the other hand, looked at her husband with some unease, her face full of apologies.

"Charles, I'm sorry...... I'm really sorry...... It didn't go as smoothly as I thought, I really didn't expect that the attitude of the other side would be so resolute, and they insisted on asking us to raise funds as soon as possible......"

"I wish you hadn't doubted the point of being so loyal." Charles laughed a little mockingly. "How? You are so loyal, and they end up repaying you like this. ”

"I didn't doubt it. The money was originally theirs, and it was okay for them to get it back, and it was us who were to blame. It was the selfishness of Dad and Philip that got me into trouble. I'm just fixing their problems now! Charlotte bit her lip, "Besides, I just want to see her on the verge of death, and this time she really can't stand it...... Charles, I'm really sorry......"

Charlotte's apology slowly dissipated the dissatisfaction that Charles had in his heart.

After all, this is his wife, and it is the first time in so many years that she has begged him for forgiveness with such an expression, what is there that cannot be forgiven? Let her have her heart.

"It's nothing, anyway, I originally planned to go to various big countries to have a look, but now it's just a little bit ahead of schedule, and it's not a big deal." Charles smiled slightly, "I'm just worried about you, Lolot, you're pregnant, and you've had to travel a long way ......."

"I'm fine, I'm really fine!" In order to reassure her husband, Charlotte deliberately clenched her fists, "Don't you know? Since I was a child, my body has been very healthy, even if it is a long trip, it doesn't matter, I can stand it. Charles, don't worry about me......"

Charles sighed, and then he gently stroked Madame's bulging belly.

The little one sleeping here is really happy, where do you need to take care of those troubles in the world?

"Alright, sleep, Lolot, we'll take care of everything." (To be continued.) )