Because of the time and place, Charles did not dare to stay in Matilda's room for long, so after a brief exchange, he reluctantly bid her goodbye, and then left the Earl's Court in his carriage.

Before leaving, Matilda once again made a special warning to him, which also left a deep impression on Charles's heart.

Although he didn't understand her reasons, at least she really wanted to help herself and Fran, and that alone touched him very much.

As for the Mademoiselle de Beauwon...... Although it is true that it cannot be taken lightly, but the left and right are just a girl, although her father is very jealous, but he is not afraid of her.

As for Fran's question...... Still can't figure out what to do.

In this way, while thinking about these things along the way, he followed the carriage back to his home.

As he got home, he took out his pocket watch and looked at it, and decided that it wasn't too late tonight, so he planned to talk to Fran first and try to find out what his sister was thinking lately. However, no sooner had he returned to the mansion than his grandfather's personal servant came running to him and told him that the Marquis of Treville wanted to see him.

Surprised, Charles immediately followed the servant upstairs to the old marquis's bedroom.

At this time, his grandfather had not yet taken off his clothes and gone to bed, but was wearing a daytime outfit, sitting in front of the desk and seeming thoughtfully.

"Grandpa, what are you looking for me?" He immediately ran over and sat down next to his grandfather.

"You don't seem to have much to drink?" The old man looked at Charles. "It's okay, right?"

Although the old man's demeanor was quite gentle, perhaps because of the long-term relationship between the battlefield, Charles always felt that his gaze was still as sharp as it was back then.

"It's okay. Just drank a little bit and didn't get in the way. He hurriedly expressed his attitude, "If you have anything, just tell me." ”

"Oh, that's good." The old marquis nodded, and then continued, "Recently I have been in contact with many of my friends from the past. They were even better than I could have imagined, and it didn't take much for them to say they could support the president – at least not in the way of his cause. ”

"Isn't that good news?"

"It's good, but it's not necessarily good for us......" the old man dragged out.

"Huh?" Charles looked at the old man with some bewilderment.

"Don't I know them yet? It's nothing more than looking at the president now. Therefore, I just plan to follow the trend, which is neither sincere nor firm. The old marquis sneered slightly, "If nothing else, it's nothing to us—who wouldn't?" But...... Shire. I'm worried about you. In this case. It would be very problematic to force the reforms you want, and I am afraid that the president will not see the need to do so in the short term, because if he does not do this, he will slowly get the support of the 6th Army......"

I see, Charles understood the old man's concerns.

He was afraid that Louis Bonaparte's struggle for the support of the Sixth Army would be so smooth that the future emperor would temporarily lose interest in the Sixth Army system—and thus in carrying out Charles' plans.

"It's okay, grandpa, I'm not in a hurry, anyway, we have time." Charles was very moved. Reaching out and patting Grandpa's shoulder, "The problem of the 6th Army." It's better to keep it for now, and wait until later when we have the right to make a more serious decision, and then it will be easier to settle it. ”

"But at that time, the credit will not be mine, and it will not be in your hands!" The old marquis sighed softly, "If that's the case, what's the point of you doing more and working harder for reform?" ”

"At least that's good for the country." Charles replied in a low voice. "Sometimes we can't care so much."

If the end is still lost to Prussia and the empire is shattered, then what's the point of the Trévilles stealing more glory from the empire?

Of course, such considerations can't be explained directly to grandpa.

"How can you not care? It's important to you, Charles! The old marquis frowned slightly, as if he was a little dissatisfied with his inadlessness, "I'm already old, I don't care, but you still have an infinite future, how can you be so indifferent?" ”

"I see." Under his grandfather's lesson, Charles didn't dare to say anything, so he had to nod, "I will try to implement it as much as possible in the future." ”

"That's right." The old man nodded, "In short, I also want to live as long as I can, so that I can transfer all the glory you deserve to you, and not let others steal what is rightfully yours......"

"Thank you, Grandpa." Charles bowed his head.

Although he didn't really agree with his grandfather's opinion, it was impossible for him to do something wrong with this kind of intention, so he didn't plan to argue about it.

"Just be sensible." The old marquis waved his hand, signaling him not to show his emotions so much.

Then, as if remembering something, he asked, "Have you been to the Count's Court tonight?" ”

"Yes." Charles nodded.

Then he told his grandfather all the things he had consulted with the family of Dilillion tonight—and of course, the private words with Matilda would not come to his feet.

"Hey, it's not easy for this family, an old man died, and the family suddenly declined a lot!" As if something hurt it, the old marquis sighed. "The old Count of Delier is a notoriously old slippery man who has always stood tall and helped promote so many people, and the result? As a result, as soon as he died, no one took his family seriously...... Ay...... Looking at this, how can I put my mind at ease with you! ”

"Although they encountered a lot of difficulties, they survived after all." Charles shrugged.

"It's a matter of luck," replied the old marquis indifferently, "and...... Your help. Speaking of which, Charles. I still don't quite understand why you went out of your way to help the family at that time. Even almost hitched a ride on himself? ”

Charles was slightly startled, this question must have been holding back in the old marquis's heart for a long time. I don't know why I asked it today.

"Isn't it great in terms of results?" After a moment's hesitation, Charles reluctantly replied.

"That's just the result," replied the old marquis, frowning, "but at the time, Charles, could you have expected such an outcome?" If you don't expect it. Aren't you betting on your own future for the family? ”

"I did the math and thought I had a good chance of winning." Charles hesitated.

"Odds or not, you shouldn't have gambled like this in the first place, should you? What does this family have to do with you? What's worth gambling on them? The old marquis's eyes became sharper, "I still can't understand why you, who are usually so shrewd, suddenly do such a thing?" ”

How do I answer that? Will you tell him everything that happened that night?

This is obviously not going to work.

Because. In Charles's heart. The memories of that night had become a treasure to be treasured forever, and he didn't want to share it with anyone.

"Anyway, I won the bet, and that's enough, isn't it?" On a rare occasion, he responded to his grandfather in a slightly tougher tone.

The old man's eyes widened, as if he didn't recognize, and he stared at Charles tightly.

This stern sight. Uncomfortable for a moment, Charles turned his head slightly. Avoided Grandpa's gaze.

There was an embarrassing silence between the two men, until a long time later,

"Looks like it's because of a woman? Is that Miss Delion? With an unquestionable certainty, the old marquis came to a conclusion. You hooked up with her? ”

"No, I didn't plan to do anything for the Diliion family because of her at first, just because ...... later" Charles wanted to explain his entanglement with Matilda, but in the end, he was under the gaze of his grandfather, and finally lowered his head, "Well, we are on good terms now, grandpa." I thought, even so, it doesn't matter, right? ”

There was silence again.

"It doesn't matter if you think about it. If you think it's just a game, it doesn't matter, it's just a harmless affair, and you haven't suffered anything by it anyway......," the old marquis shook his head slightly, "but if you fall into blindness because of it, it's too bad, it will make you lose your judgment and firmness." ”

"No, it won't." Charles couldn't help but laugh, "Why do you think of me like that, I'm not like that. ”

"You love her?"

"Uh......" Charles paused.

"Then I'll ask in a different way." Before he could answer, the old marquis continued, "If one day, because of the interests of you and our family, you need to deal with the Diliion family, and you need to trample this family under your feet mercilessly, can you do it immediately without hesitation?" ”

I will.

Charles opened his mouth slightly, but did not say the word immediately.

Matilda's face flashed through his mind - this girl was still thinking about herself!

After a moment, he nodded solemnly.

"I ...... I'm sure I would, but I can keep it from happening, Mademoiselle Delion is a smart man who wouldn't let their family do that......"

"After all this hesitation, what do you say for sure......" The corners of the old marquis's mouth moved slightly, as if mocking, and then gave a verdict. Charles, it looks like you're really in love with her. If not, you'll give me an answer right away. ”

"Even if it's true love, it's nothing, right? There are times when people like this. I don't know where the courage came up, so Charles suddenly raised his voice, "I do like her, but it's also because she's cute." ”

"Love is harmless to the average person, but smart people never fall in love, especially smart people who are ambitious and want to achieve more." The Marquis of Treville's gaze did not meet Charles's, but his tone was very grim, "Not only are you stupid enough to fall in love, but you are also in love with a smart man!" What a mistake, child! Do you know how worried I am for you? ”

"Worried?"

What he didn't expect was that his grandfather didn't denounce himself from the aspect of "you're going to marry Charlotte" at all. It was as if he was just saddened by Charles's lack of performance. It's really like having some love for Matilda.

Still, it's not surprising.

"The Dilion family is our ally, no matter how bad their state is. That's our ally, not a friend or a subordinate, and you forgot about that, and ended up getting involved with that young lady. If something happens in the future, how can it be good? The world is always changing, and one day you may have to abandon or even deal with your former allies for the sake of profit. The old marquis stared at Charles, "Am I right?" ”

Charles did not answer. Reason told him that his grandfather's words were actually very right.

"In this world, you can be loyal to your family and friends. You can be loyal to your boss, or even to your subordinates, and they can all repay you, only. You alone cannot be loyal to your allies. Because they can abandon you at any time," I don't know what came to mind, the old marquis's tone became indifferent, "once you get dizzy and tie yourself up in this kind of rope, then you will only be the one who suffers, don't you understand this?" ”

Charles did not answer.

"Listen to me, Charles. Don't be stupid, wake up from your dream. Looking at Charles's speechless expression. The old marquis's tone softened a lot, "You are my grandson, what is there for us Trevier to be proud of love?" You're welcome! However, romantic affairs are both pleasant embellishments, but they also often put people in danger, the key is to see how you treat it, you have to have fun, but don't take it seriously, and don't trap yourself in it, otherwise you are making a fool! ”

The charr still didn't answer.

From the utilitarian point of view of the politicians, his feelings for Matilda are indeed an unnecessary and harmful weakness.

"I've told you so much, it's all for your own good, you can understand it if you think about it yourself." The old marquis suddenly stretched out his hand and patted Charles on the shoulder, "Charles, you have always been very smart, so you should not be stupid on such a small issue. Now, then, give me an answer, and tell me that you will not hesitate to deal with the Diliion family - or anyone else - when you need it. ”

Under the old man's gaze, Charles remained silent, and this reaction also made him more and more disappointed.

Is it so easy for my grandson to fall to a woman? He couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

However, at this moment, Charles suddenly raised his head and looked at the Marquis of Tréville with blazing eyes.

"You're right - we shouldn't be loyal to our allies, but you're also right when you say that we can be loyal to our friends and even our subordinates." Charles's tone was full of certainty, "Well, I'll find a way to turn their family into my own subordinates, won't that be fine?" ”

"Huh?" The old man looked at Charles in amazement.

"You ask me if I want one or two, and my answer is, I want it, and I can get it. That's my answer. I'm just so greedy. Charles didn't hesitate any longer, "I'll make them obey me, no matter what method you use." ”

"You...... Hey, what are you ......" The old marquis finally reacted, and then became a little depressed, "I really don't understand, what is so good about that young lady, why did she let you be so dizzy, why didn't you let it go?" ”

She ...... She's just very different, different from everyone else. Charles bowed his head, "In short, I can't leave her, and I can't tolerate her abandoning me." ”

"Hell, what's the difference? All women in the world are the same! The old marquis patted Charles on the shoulder again, this time with much more force, obviously hating iron and steel, "What woman I haven't seen back then?" Napoleon's sister also slept in the same bed with me! Sue you, they are all the same, in essence, they like to fiddle with men, like vanity, and like to daydream, but some of them are pretentious and some of them are straightforward! Those pretending to be reserved, those teasing postures, you are not young anymore, haven't you seen enough in the social arena now? You're actually captivated by a little girl? You...... You're dazed! ”

"It's because I've seen them all that I think she's different." Charles replied leisurely, "That's why I'm not going to let go." I can do whatever else you ask, but this one doesn't work, I have to do it. ”

"Crazy!"

"I'm fine, I feel like I'm sober, grandpa." Charles shrugged his shoulders and said he had no intention of changing his mind at all.

This was also the first time he had rebelled against his grandfather's teachings in such a face-to-face manner.

"If you don't have anything else to do, I'll take my leave, right? It's not too early, so you can take a break. Charles looked at his grandfather with concern.

"Are you really not going to change your mind?"

"Yes, I've got to get it all." Charles bowed to his grandfather.

"Alright, alright, damn it, you go back!" The old marquis sighed dejectedly, "What a hell. ”

Charles didn't say anything more, just nodded again in apology, and then turned to leave the room.

Looking at the back of Charles leaving, the old marquis did not speak, he was still shocked and heartbroken by Charles's attitude just now.

Yes, heartache.

This grandson, in every way, is his proudest work, and it is also the crystallization of his wisdom in this life. After more than 20 years of careful training, he was very pleased to see that in almost all respects, his beloved grandson was very satisfying to him, and even passed himself.

However, such a talented and promising grandson made a mistake and lost his soul on such a simple issue.

Why?

He fell into deep reflection.

After thinking about it, he realized that he had made a fatal mistake in his grandson's education.

That is, after learning the lessons of his son's failure, when educating his grandson, he was too strict, and tried hard to cultivate his knowledge, his reason, his firmness, his demeanor, and his determination not to panic, but only because of his son's lessons did not let him enjoy a young life that was enough for him to see through the world like a normal aristocratic youth.

As a result, he didn't understand what a woman was like at all, so he was so easily dilapidated, so he came to the ridiculous conclusion that "this woman is completely unusual", if he lived like himself and his father, how could he still have such a stupid and ridiculous view...... Thinking of this, the old marquis lowered his head in a dejected manner.

It took so much effort to cultivate such a perfect work, a work that could boast proudly to the ancestors, and then, suddenly, inadvertently, a fatal flaw appeared, and this feeling was enough to make anyone depressed!

As soon as he thought of this, the old man couldn't help but shake his head and sigh.

However, now, there is no point in regretting it. Fortunately, it is still early, the grandson is still young, he has not made a fatal mistake, and there is still enough time to remedy it, to correct the flaws in this work, and to make it more perfect......

Yes, it has to be done.

Anyway, there are a lot of medicines. (To be continued!)

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