In the morning, Charles had a good night's sleep, and he sat alone in the small reception room, as he had when he had been free, while a chessboard was laid out next to him, and each piece was placed on the chessboard, ready to go.

Today, though, he's not running out of business.

With an appendix to the names of the people in the Almanac de France, Charles found a record of the marshal.

"Count Aulas Sebastiani de La Porta, born in La Porta, Haute-Corsica, joined the French Revolutionary Army in his youth and later became a supporter and follower of Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. From 1801 to 1802 he was a diplomatic envoy to Napoleon's First Cabinet in Turkey, Egypt and Syria, and from 1806 to 1807 he was Ambassador of France to Constantinople. At the time of the Hundred Days Restoration, he returned to Napoleon again. He served as a general in the National Guard. After the second restoration of the Bourbon dynasty in 1815, he was forced to leave politics and the military until 1819, when he represented Corsica in the French Chamber of Deputies, where he was disqualified in the legislative elections of 1824......

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After the establishment of the July Dynasty, he held the posts of Minister of the Navy, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and in the following years he also served as French Ambassador to the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies (1833-1835) and London (1835-1840), and in 1840, he was awarded the title of Marshal of France by King Louis-Philippe for his exploits over the years, and then he retired from politics. ”

After reading it, he began to digest the information he had obtained, then raised his hand to move the chess pieces, and as he played, his mind thought in order. More important than the client's commission is to think about what the client himself is thinking.

"There is no doubt that this marshal, although he is retired, has also occupied a high position in political circles, and must have countless connections and friends, and if he has any doubts about the death of his daughter, he can at least go to the government police department, he is coming to us?"

In a short period of time, Charles had a variety of speculations flashing through his mind, and then he stood on a neutral and objective standpoint, evaluating and calculating these guesses, which was a habit of him.

"Is it a trap?" "No, if you really want to deal with us, there's no need to go around in such a big circle."

"It really looks like it's just a personal request." "But Weishenme is looking for us?"

"Probably there's something unspeakable, right?" "What is there to hide......

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All sorts of ideas weave together, but Charles still can't find a clue. However, as the old marquis had considered, as long as it was not a deliberate trap, it was necessary to do his best to fulfill the old marshal's request—although he had been retired for several years, he would still have a certain influence and appeal in political and military circles with his former position, and it would be great news for the Bonapartist faction to bring him in as well.

Charles inquired from others and learned that Fanny, the marshal's only daughter, was married on October 28, 1824. Charles continued to search the list, and soon found a list of the Duke of Prasland's lineage.

"César Gabriel de Choisel, born on August 15, 1712, died on November 15, 1785. Distinguished military and diplomat, famous in the time of Louis XV. Joining the army as a young man, he rose to the rank of lieutenant general for his bravery and command, and from 1761 to 1766 he held the posts of Admiral and Foreign Minister in the cabinet of the Duke of Choiseul. In 1763, he became Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of France, participated in the signing of the Treaty of Paris, and contributed to the end of the Seven Years' War.

In recognition of his merits, King Louis XV Bixia made him Duke of Platsland, and he became the first Duke of Platahland. The Schwarseul-Plasland lineage was thus established. ”

[This man is related to the Duke of Choiseul, the famous minister of Louis XV mentioned in Chapter 12 above. 】

After reading the introduction of the original Duke of Plasland, Charles skipped the introductions of several of his direct descendants and went directly to the list of the current Duke of Choiseul-Plasland.

"Charles Loré Hugo de Choiseul Plasland, the current Duke of Plasland. Due to the storm of the Revolution, the former Duke of Platsland, Charles Renate, went into exile for many years before returning to France after Napoleon came to power. His eldest son, Charles Lore, was born on 29 June 1804 and succeeded to the title of Duke of Prasland in 1821.

On 18 October 1824, the Duke of Platsland married Miss Fanny Attaris, daughter of Count Uláras Sebastiani de La Porta, a general of the Old Empire, and from 1838 to 1842 he was a member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Seine-et-Marne and had made a name for himself in politics. Now, the Duke of Platsland, as a famous and outstanding young statesman, will play his part in the French political arena. ”

After reading these vague introductions, Charles felt a little clue.

The marshal was obviously of civilian origin, but what did he rely on to marry his daughter into the Choiseul family, one of the most prestigious families in France?

Undoubtedly, it's money.

The surging revolution destroyed both the rule of the aristocracy and the economic foundation of the aristocracy. During the Revolution, the French aristocracy was guillotined, and those who fled abroad were confiscated of their property and property, so many nobles had to face the cruel reality that they were almost destitute except for a depreciating surname.

Under the oppression of reality, these aristocrats were forced to struggle to survive in foreign lands like ordinary commoners, and to do the same kind of labor that they had despised in the past—some as shoemakers, some as tailors, and some as cooks. For example, Charles's grandfather and cousin, the two brothers of the Duke of Treville, heard the old marquis say that he made a living by repairing shoes in Düsseldorf, Germany, and later because the shoe repair jishu was greatly improved, the business was doing well, and the two brothers also set up a small shop......

Later, with the establishment of the Bonaparte Empire and the restoration of the Bourbon Empire, the nobles returned to France from foreign exiles, and although the state has always had corresponding compensation measures, it is not surprising that the wealth of the nobles has shrunk considerably.

In this predicament, many aristocrats adapted to the times, intermarried with the commoner rich whom they had despised in the past, married the daughters of the bourgeoisie, and disguised their surnames in exchange for money. In this way, the two ruling classes of France began to communicate and integrate not smoothly.

And the generals of Napoleon's empire were one of the first choices for nobles to seek marriage.

The secondary reason is that they have a great reputation, they have fought for France for many years, and they can be considered noble even if they are of civilian origin.

The main reason is that the armies of the Napoleonic Empire have traveled all over Europe, and they have plundered all over Europe, they have captured Milan, they have captured Venice, they have captured Madrid, they have captured Lisbon, they have captured Vienna, they have captured Berlin, they have captured Moscow...... The treasures and riches they had gathered were innumerable. Not to mention the ransom extorted from various cities, such as the city of Milan, which was saved from being burned by the emperor after paying a ransom fee of 120 million francs.

Because of this, almost all of the high-ranking officers of Napoleon's empire made a fortune and lived a life of extreme luxury, even Charles's grandfather had a famous romantic career.

How many aiqing factors can be in this kind of marriage, then I don't know if I know. How much common language will a duke and nobleman from a prominent family and the daughter of a general from a civilian background have in common after marrying for money?

Charles pondered as he deduced the pieces of the chessboard.

Got a little clue.

Would the old marshal Weishenme feel that there was something strange about his daughter's death? And weishenme, he didn't go directly to the public, but asked his old comrades-in-arms? Will it have anything to do with his daughter's marriage?

Will...... He felt ......

The more Charles thought about it, the deeper he looked, and gradually, he lifted up the White Queen.

"Well, this can be used as a major clue to explore." He muttered to himself.

"What are you looking for?" The person next to him asked in a pleasant voice.

"Get to the bottom of it." Charles replied subconsciously.

Then he came to his senses, who came?

The sound is a bit like Fran, but it seems a little different......

He looked up and looked to the side.

Sure enough, it wasn't Fran.

The visitor wears a wide-brimmed pink sunhat embellished with feathers, a white pleated skirt, and a rose ornament pinned to the hem. Like Fran, she has a slender face, slender eyebrows, and the characteristic blue pupils of the Treville family, which make her face appear soft and quiet, and she looks like she is only about twenty years old, which is the season of flowers. At the same time, there is always a smile on her face, which makes her seem more mysterious.

Charles froze.

Looking at Charles's reaction, there seemed to be a hint of mockery in the visitor's eyes.

"Don't you say hello, Charles? Is this your hospitality? ”

Then she took off her hat, and with it the golden tassel was untied, and silky blonde hair poured down the edge of the hat like a waterfall.

A faint scent drifted into Charles's nose with the wind, what a familiar scent.

How long has it been since it smelled? Not soon, but it seems to be a long time.

What he wanted to forget, what he wanted to remember, with this fragrance, flashed through his mind, and for a moment he forgot everything.

No, don't, wake up!

A cry suddenly flashed in my heart.

Charles returned to reality.

He frowned and stared at the girl in front of him.

"You...... How did you get in, Charlotte? ”

"How did you get in?" Seeing that the young man regained his senses so quickly, the girl still had a smile on her face, but her eyebrows were slightly raised, "Of course you walked in...... As in the past, I told them not to report and walked in. ”

"Really?" Charles' brows furrowed even tighter, "I really should talk to the porter properly, and don't let everyone in in the future!" ”

Seeing Charles's tough attitude, the girl was not angry, but just walked up to Charles's side and looked at Charles with a smile.

"The more acrimonious you behave, the more you prove that you still take it to heart?"

Charles scoffed. "You feel good about yourself."

"Is it just how I feel about myself?" The girl's smile grew brighter.

"Of course, what else could it be?"

"So, Weishenme, after you heard that Grandpa wanted to marry me to the Marquis de Léoland, he had to annul the marriage contract and hurry up?" Charlotte asked gently.

"Because Fran begged me to bring her friend back!" Charles replied in a slightly gruff tone. "Don't you know?"

Charlotte smiled, then suddenly raised her hand, then gently placed it on Charles's head.

Charles tried to get rid of it, but in the end he didn't move.

A slightly cool hand ran through Charles's short hair, and then wiped it on Charles's smooth forehead.

"You're scared. You don't dare come to see me, do you? ”