Despite all the mental preparations, Fran couldn't help but be taken aback when she saw the first visitor. The visitor had already exceeded her expectations.

"Your Highness?" She couldn't help but exclaim.

That's right, the visitor was the hermit Princess Cadion, whom she had met in the countryside of Giverny.

Not to mention the embarrassment of this occasion, but her presence here in itself made Fran feel a little unimaginable. Although he had only met him once, Fran felt in his impression that the other party had indeed weakened fame and vanity, and had become accustomed to the secluded life in the countryside, so he should not run back lightly.

Compared to Fran's consternation, the princess was much more relaxed and casual, and she couldn't help but chuckle when she looked at Fran who was still standing. "Why, Miss Treville, don't you welcome me?"

Fran finally came to her senses and hurriedly gave her "life-saving benefactor" a salute.

"I'm sorry, ma'am...... I was just a little surprised all at once, don't be angry...... Come on in! ”

"I'm not angry, I'm just kidding, kid." The princess was still smiling and walked in slowly, "You were just shocked that you could still see me in this city......"

Fran smiled sheepishly, "Thank you for your magnanimity......"

Taking advantage of the conversation, she took a closer look at the princess.

She wore a black woolen dress that covered her whole body, and a black hat on her head, but Fran's sharp-eyed temples could show that her temples were already a little white. Set off by this black outfit. Her face, which was densely covered with fine wrinkles, looked more and more pale, and matched with her slender figure. Under the dim candlelight in the box, it was like a ghost that had just floated in.

After secretly scrutinizing it, Fran smacked her tongue a little.

The princess's outfit tonight is a little ...... How so...... It's not that there's anything wrong with it, it's just that she's too conservative, like the widows she's seen in novels and plays. Although the princess herself is right, what widow in this day and age often dresses up like this? Could it be that after living in the countryside for many years, it turns out that it has not been able to keep up with the fashion trend?

After secretly suppressing the doubts in his heart. She regained her spirits and showed a moderate amount of enthusiasm.

"Madame, when did you return? Why didn't you say hello to us first? This is how you are received. We're so wrong......"

"It's nothing, I originally came back for some personal matters, and I didn't intend to alarm anyone in the first place......" the princess smiled and shook her head, "I just accidentally saw you here today." So I just ran over and said hello. I hope it doesn't upset you, right? ”

"No! Where is that? Fran couldn't help but laugh, "Actually, you did me a great favor and saved me from my embarrassment. ”

"Huh?"

"My grandfather, it seems that he is planning to make me show up a little more and get to know more people," Fran said with a bitter hint on his smile, "he said that way I would have more options in the future......

"Oh, that's right!" The princess was a little surprised at first. Then he quickly regained his composure, "That's right." You've reached this age, and it's time for your elders to think about these issues......"

Fran's face was a little red, but she didn't know what to say.

Then the princess walked up to Fran and took a closer look at heran.

"Maybe I'm taking up your precious time, you're pretty enough tonight to dwarf anyone." She seemed to think that Fran was a little less confident in her charms, so she encouraged, "I dare say that there will be a lot of good young people who will love you like crazy, and you can choose the one that suits you best." Have faith in yourself, kid. ”

"That's embarrassing." Fran's face turned even redder, "I can't afford to be complimented by you. ”

Even if you boast so much every day, he always pretends to be unaware.

There was a sudden cramp in her heart, but she still did a good job of hiding the past.

"You've watched tonight's show, right? I'm still immersed in the aftertaste......" In order to avoid this uncomfortable feeling, Fran deliberately changed the subject, "It's amazing, it's beautiful!" ”

"Well, it's really good, I've just been very involved in it." The princess nodded. "Even back then, there might not have been such a good performance, let alone I hadn't heard it for so many years."

"And how long do you plan to stay in Paris?" Fran smiled and asked, "Why don't you stay a little longer this time, so that you can see more of these long-lost things, and you can also come to our house as a guest?" Although my grandfather and brother are very busy, they will definitely be happy to see you......"

Under her expectant gaze, the princess couldn't help but reach out and touch her cheek.

"I can see a lot of interesting things when I come back after a long absence, but I don't plan to stay here for long, and I plan to go back when I'm done. After breathing in the air of Giverny for a long time, I always felt that I was out of place here, that I had been completely detached from reality, and I was still used to life there......" The princess spoke slowly, and kept looking at Fran with a faint smile on her face.

"So? That would be a pity......" Fran couldn't help but sigh softly.

Since the other party clearly said that her return was a private matter, and judging from her attitude, she didn't want to sue herself, so Fran didn't plan to get to the bottom of it.

"It's a bit of a pity, but isn't that what happens in most of the world? It's good that we get used to it. The princess was still smiling, "Don't talk about my things, how boring is it?" Or do you want to talk about your side? When I came back this time, I heard that your family is now prosperous, and I have been very proud recently. ”

"It's okay, I don't know much about them, but they do seem to be a lot busier than they used to be." Fran replied with a smile.

She keenly realized that the other party did not respond to her mention of "come and visit my house" just now.

But this is normal, since the princess would protest in seclusion after the usurpation of the throne by the Orleans, she must have a very strong sense of orthodoxy - and her family is in any case a descendant of Napoleon, so it may not be possible for the other party to agree, let alone pay a visit.

Of course, understanding is understanding, but the enthusiasm that Fran burned just now can't help but cool down a little.

"Your brother is being talked about a lot now, and they all say that he is a rare figure nowadays, and it is really amazing to be able to crawl around in the political world at such a young age......" The princess did not notice the change in Fran's attitude, and continued, "What is even more surprising is that a politically conservative man like the Duke of Treville would agree to marry his granddaughter to him—although there should be some kinship considerations, but this should be mainly out of admiration for him, right?" Sure enough, when I met him, I thought that this young man had a bright future. ”

"To be honest, I was surprised by that." The smile on Fran's face grew more and more reluctant. "But my brother is so good, even if everything can go well, then it should be......"

The princess looked at Fran with some confusion, she finally sensed the abnormality of Fran's attitude, although she didn't understand why Fran was suddenly a little insincere.

"What's wrong with you? Not happy? She asked curiously.

"No," Fran shook her head immediately, "just remembering something else......"

"Oh, that's good." The princess laughed again, "Actually, what is there to be unhappy about? You children, don't be worried all the time, and enjoy your youth now. ”

"Thank you." Fran laughed too.

After stroking Fran's shoulder again, the princess turned her head to look at the clock next to her.

"It's been this time, huh? Then I'll have to prepare to say goodbye, and I'll see you again later, right? ”

"yes, okay." Fran nodded slightly.

But, strangely, despite saying goodbye, the princess never moved, standing in front of Fran and looking at her face.

"Madame, is there anything else you would like to tell me?" Fran looked up at the princess.

She felt as if the other party had something to say to her, and she looked like she wanted to say something.

“…… I'm sorry......" The expression on the princess's face became more and more strange, as if something was struggling in her heart, "I...... I mean......"

At that moment, there was a sudden soft knock on the door of the box, and then the door was pushed open.

"Little beauty, you're famous tonight, I just ......," the Marquis of Treville walked in with a smile, and then, his smile froze suddenly.

The princess looked at the old marquis in alarm, and then let go of the hand that was on Fran's shoulder as if she had been electrocuted.

The Marquis of Treville walked up to the princess with a cold face, and then nodded coldly. This old man, whose beard has turned gray and was full of love just a moment ago, suddenly seems to have become a majestic general again.

"Madam, it's really flattering that you ran over without saying hello."

Anyone can tell what they really mean - who told you to come here?

"Sorry...... I'm sorry......" The princess's face was still a little panicked, she shook her head slightly, kept muttering to herself, and then suddenly turned around and walked out quickly. It's almost like you've run away.

"Grandpa, is she alright?" Looking at the back of the princess stumbling out, Fran couldn't help but ask with some concern.

"She's fine, leave her alone." The old marquis replied in a low voice, and then looked at his granddaughter again, and her face was once again covered with a loving smile, "Girl, there were many people who asked me about your ...... just now" (to be continued!)

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