By the time Charles returned home in the cold of the winter night, it was already nightfall. Pen % fun % Pavilion www.biquge.info

However, unlike the nervous de Beauvang family, Charles's home is peaceful, and it is a little more lively, which relieves Charles's mood a lot.

It was also a coincidence that he had returned, and Charlotte was having dinner with the children with Fran.

So as soon as Charles returned to the dining room, he asked the servant to prepare him some more meals, and then sat down next to Charlotte.

"He really doesn't know how to be polite, and he refused to invite you to a meal after calling you over?" Charlotte was clearly a little unhappy with Baron de Beauwon's hospitality, "These dirty guys are really uncomfortable. ”

While complaining about the baron, she took off her coat for her husband and hung it directly next to her before dining with Charles.

"It's still warm at home...... Charles sighed in a pun, and then touched his son's hair next to him.

Although he had just saved someone's life, and now he was still a little excited, he could only say nothing about this brilliant achievement at this time, which made him feel a little regretful.

At the same time, because he had just gotten a new child, he also had some strange feelings about his eldest son.

Although Clovis is not usually very close to him, he seems to be in a good mood now, so he starts giggling when Charles touches his head, which makes Charles and Charlotte laugh too.

It's just that Charlotte's smile is full of joy, while Charles's smile is mixed with a little strange feeling.

Son, Daddy has brought you a sister.

When he thought of this, he felt a little crying and laughing.

"What the hell did that guy call you over about?" Maybe it was because she noticed something strange about Charles, Charlotte couldn't help but ask.

"Hmm...... It's just talking about some bond issues. Charles poured himself a sip of wine, and then replied without changing his face, "There have been some unexpected situations in the market recently, and he hopes that I can solve them as soon as possible in order to calm the panic in the market." ”

"He must have come to us to ask us to do something, right? Why would I call you over all of a sudden? Charlotte was a little dissatisfied with Charles's explanation, "Is this his attitude of asking us for help?" Charles, did he speak ill of you after you went there? ”

It's not just cold words, I've scolded everything, but it's no wonder, who told me to play with other people's daughters.

"He's in a decent manner, at least he's doing it for the good of all of us......" Charles replied with a smile.

"Even then, you can't stand him, huh?" Charlotte was still indignant, "Charles, you are now the Minister of the Empire, although he has a high status, you don't need to be so respectful to him. It's not just a matter of etiquette, it's also an important image issue, and you can't make someone think you're his agent! You should make him understand that he can't call people around for a country like yours. ”

"Right...... You have a point. Charles nodded, agreeing with her, "I'll be mindful of this kind of ...... in the future Subjectivity. ”

"Okay, you're usually too polite, but you don't know that you shouldn't be so polite to some people, because they don't think you're giving them face, but you're afraid of them." Charlotte pursed her lips, still a little disapproving, "Since you want to put on the attitude you deserve, then don't wait for the future, I think it's okay to do it recently - I'll call them over in two days and let them know how good we are!" ”

Charlotte was displeased with the treatment of Charles at the Baron's place, believing that her husband and wife were now no longer what they used to be, and that they were arguably one of the most prominent families in the Empire, and that although they could not surpass the Beauwang family in wealth, they should be superior in terms of power, so she felt that she and her husband deserved the respect of the great banker.

What's more, she has always remembered the old grudges between the two families back then, and she wants to lose the face of the family when they are developed-but this is not to say that she wants to scold the baron to his face, but just wants to entertain him as the hostess, and make him understand that he needs to respect the Tréville family enough now.

"Okay, just do as you say." Charles immediately seconded, "Charlotte, you know, now he is my collaborator, the two of us have been in too deep contact, I still have a lot of places to use him, if I do it, I'm afraid it's not appropriate, you can hint at him better." ”

"That's for the best." Charlotte finally smiled again.

"Charlotte, with you, a lot of things I can't do that are inconvenient will be much easier...... Thank you. Charles immediately complimented her.

However, although he was glad that he had drawn Charlotte's attention, Charlotte was not the only one present, and Charles noticed that the corner of Fran's eye had been watching him thoughtfully.

Just as Charles was secretly rejoicing, perhaps because his compliment to Charlotte had upset his sister, Fran suddenly sneered.

"Sir, I have heard of the daughter of Baron de Beauwon...... Well, it's time to call her the Duchess of Rikanigt - like she's been pregnant for a long time? How is she doing now? It's time to calculate it. She asked in a very innocent tone, but it was tantamount to a stab at her brother.

Oops, guessed so quickly. Chardon felt a little embarrassed.

She knew the details of Lola's incident, so she naturally wanted to know what Charles was running over so quickly.

But even if you guessed, you shouldn't mention it at this time, in case Charlotte thinks about it......

Charles couldn't help but look at Fran reproachfully, but she still looked innocent, as if she didn't realize it.

"Hmm...... I didn't see the lady when I just passed, and I heard that she was now recuperating. Charles replied with embarrassment, "However, if you calculate the time, there should be two or three months, after all, she has only been married to that duke for more than half a year, even if it is the fastest, it will take that long......"

Lola was married in a hurry when she was nearly three months pregnant, and if the news of her birth was spread now, then everyone would know that something was very wrong, so Liana's birth will be kept secret for the time being, and she will not be registered until two or three months later, and when she is born at that time, only her parents and maternal grandfather will know her real birthday - and this is why Charles deliberately marked Liana's date of birth on the note. He wanted his daughter to know what her birthday was and that she was born under her father's watchful eye.

"It could be." Charlotte took over the conversation without noticing, commenting on the Bowang father and daughter with a mean face. "If a father is not a good thing, can a daughter learn well? I don't think that Miss de Beauvang is a good person, maybe her child may not be her husband's, but she has only found such a person to cover up her ugliness...... This family can do anything ugly, and I wouldn't be surprised if that were. ”

"If that's the case...... Wouldn't that be a big scandal? Fran looked at Charles innocently, "It's terrifying! ”

"Yes, yes......" Charles could only glare at his sister and reply.

In order to avoid further discussion, he decided to turn away from the somewhat dangerous topic and asked Charlotte with a smile on his face. "By the way, what are you doing after I'm gone?"

"We just played tennis, so it's kind of fulfilling." Charlotte replied casually.

"So who wins?" Charles immediately asked.

As soon as he said it, he regretted it, and secretly accused himself of being stupid - none of them would want to be reminded of painful memories if they lost, and they didn't want to be angry with themselves when the time came.

Fortunately, it didn't turn out that bad.

"Let's draw." Fran let go of the teasing and replied in a low voice. "We played all afternoon, and the score was still about the same, and in the end we were all tired so we had to stop."

"It's a good draw! I just love a draw! Charles suddenly breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, "A family, just want to be harmonious." ”

"Hmph." Charlotte snorted, but didn't say much.

They had a fight after Charles left, and then decided to split the game in tennis and played a lot of sets. The score was intense, but the scene was ugly - Charlotte had not been giving birth for a long time, her movements were not very flexible, and Fran almost never exercised, so both of them played flawed and difficult to see, but the score was very tight.

In the end, they were all tired, and they only lasted so long because of their arrogance, perhaps because they were also worried about losing in the end, and in the last set, both of them decided to give up at the same time, and it ended in a draw.

Of course, during this period, they were mixed with countless explicit and implicit ridicule and insults as desserts, and their language was caustic and tricky enough to open the eyes of any onlooker.

Charles didn't want to delve into the details of the game, so he immediately sidestepped the topic, and the dinner ended uneventually, and Charlotte finally didn't suspect the strange behavior of the Beauwang family.

After dinner, Charlotte continued to take her son back to the garden for a walk, and at night in the greenhouse, the refraction of light and the shadows of flowers will make people feel as if they have come to another world, which is very beautiful.

Fran didn't accompany the mother and son, she went straight back to her room, ready to finish her work as soon as possible.

And before leaving, she also gave Charles a gesture, signaling him to go to her first.

"Lola gave birth today, right?" As soon as Charles arrived in her room, she asked directly. "She and yours."

"Yes." Feeling that there was little point in lying, Charles simply admitted it. "It's a daughter, and I named her Liana."

"It's a shame...... You're still so calm! Although she was prepared, when Charles really admitted it, she was still a little indignant, "You are too much! ”

"That's not my plan." Charles sighed. "Who knew it would happen."

"What about me? Am I your plan? Fran looked at her brother with a grunt, "You...... Do you think it's fitting that you brazenly extended your claws to my former companions, only to come to me with a sanctimonious appearance?! ”

"Cheeky?" The word hurt Charles, causing him to frown, "How can you talk like that!" ”

"Sir, if you dare to do it yourself, are you still afraid of what others will say?" Fran looked at him dissatisfied, "I'd like to respect you, but you'll have to act first!" ”

"Speaking of which, you didn't cause this!" Charles frowned, "You don't know, do you?" The Baron has almost figured it all out! He almost killed Lola just now, and even you almost couldn't escape his wrath! ”

"What!?" Fran's eyes widened in surprise.

"What? Do you still think your plan is foolproof? Charles smiled, "In fact, he already knew, but he just kept it from saying, and when Lola gave birth, he was revealed!" You didn't see it at the time, he was almost crazy, and he was almost going to take revenge on Lola. ”

Then, under Fran's slightly frightened gaze, Charles told what he had just seen and heard.

When she heard the baron say that she didn't want to hold her accountable, Fran was relieved, but in the end, she was angry about something else.

"The result...... After all, you stepped up and saved her life? She looked up at Charles, "That's really impressive!" She must be crying with joy, right? ”

"She did cry, though not necessarily happy." Charles nodded at first, then immediately asked rhetorically. "Are you jealous?"

"yes...... I...... I'm jealous! Fran's face turned red, her eyes narrowed, and she almost cried, "You...... You're so nice to them, why did you treat me like this?! It's so unfair! You're literally cutting my heart with a knife! ”

"Hey, be quiet......," Charles hurriedly stopped her, "Don't be so angry, can I die in that situation?" No, I can't. ”

"Then you can do it, why can't I say it?" Fran grabbed Charles' tie and pulled him directly in front of her with unimaginable force, "You forgot, now your secret is in my hands!" I can try to cover it up for you, but don't forget what you promised me! ”

"Well, I won't forget." Charles couldn't help but smile bitterly,

"Humph! You've finally spoken something with a conscience. Fran was slightly satisfied, "I can wait for you, but ...... But please repay me for my loyalty to you. ”

Charles didn't speak, just straightened his tie.

"I'll leave tomorrow." Fran whispered. "I'll be able to get these things done tonight."

"Won't you stay here two more days?" Charles was a little surprised. "Even if everything is translated, you can still stay."

"No, I don't want to stay anymore, I want to go back." Fran shook her head, "I can't stand the feeling of watching you and Charlotte go to the same room every day, it makes me want to vomit." Compared to that, the loneliness at home before was nothing. ”

Charles didn't know what to say for a moment, so he finally sighed.

"I'm sorry."

"I'm sorry for what? Who told you to marry her. Fran didn't really get bothered, but sighed as well, "I don't hate her so much when I think of you doing so much to hide from her!" ”

"Don't talk about that...... "Charles" embarrassed, "I'm really sorry for her." ”

"There are so many people you're sorry for, not to mention her alone!" Fran stressed to him again, "So, you must do what you can to repay what you owe us!" ”

"Good...... I know. Charles nodded again.

"It's not enough to just say you know," Fran stared at Charles tightly, "Now that Lola is not here, you let Mary fill her vacancy in Union, she has suffered a lot with me along the way, and she is so loyal to you......"

Charles hesitated.

"I'll have to give her something certain to leave with peace of mind, you know what a good relationship we have." Fran emphasized it again. "Besides, wouldn't it be better to have someone you trust?"

"Okay." Charles agreed, "I'll talk to the baron, and he'll agree." ”

"So...... Say goodbye, sir. Fran closed her eyes slightly, "What did you do when you said goodbye to Lola?" ”

Charles froze for a moment.

Her eyelashes fluttered slightly, and her face was flushed.

It's my own home.

But...... Whatever.

He leaned down and kissed him directly.

"Goodbye." (To be continued.) )