Chapter 187: The Long Night
Because of the economic pressures of the war, the Imperial government and the financial community have met many times to discuss solutions, and although the debates at these royal councils have not yet reached a consensus, the current president of the Banque de France, Count Argoo, has become a frustrated. In the www.biquge.info between implicit and unrevealed, he had already comprehended the decree of His Majesty the Emperor, and he had to act in accordance with it.
After returning to his home, the Count of Argu, in accordance with his promise, wrote his resignation to His Majesty the Emperor that night, claiming that he was old and in poor health, and that he wanted to say goodbye to all distractions and return to a quiet life.
On the day his resignation was submitted to the Imperial Palace, the entire financial and public opinion circles were in an uproar - at the urgent moment when the Empire was at war with a great power, the sudden resignation of the Count of Argoo, who had been in office for more than ten years, would have shocked people in any case, and speculated that there might have been a fierce internal dispute within the Imperial Government in the current situation.
However, unlike Count Argoo, who left the palace in despair, his opponents were jubilant.
On the afternoon of the day when the Comte d'Argou's resignation was presented to the Royal Palace, a large crowd of guests had been invited by the Baron de Beauvan in his lavish mansion, and the great financier, who had always coveted the position of president, finally waited for the day he was most looking forward to.
Although His Majesty the Emperor had not yet formally accepted the Count's resignation, nor had he hinted at any successor, the Baron was convinced that he was no longer in the throne, and that he could finally fulfill his long-cherished wish and carry out his ideals in the country without any scruples.
Charles was also present today, gathering with the Baron's minions to congratulate the old friend on his new victory.
Everyone was jubilant in the midst of the staggering, and the baron was in a very good mood, and his face was full of smiles that had been rare in recent years.
"Let's toast to His Majesty the Emperor!" When everyone had arrived, the baron took the glass.
The others also picked up their glasses and congratulated the baron on the triumphant spring breeze.
It wasn't until the others had finished toasting that Charles gathered to the Baron's side.
"Congratulations, sir, you have earned the trust of Your Majesty, who now believes that you are the best person to save the current economic situation of the Empire." He deliberately lowered his voice so as not to be heard by those around him who were listening carefully, "Your Majesty specifically told me yesterday that he hopes that you will not live up to his trust. β
"It's for us not to live up to his trust." The baron replied in a low voice, "This important task has been entrusted to us, and I would not have been able to accomplish it without you." β
The hall was already very bright under the light of the large chandelier, but now there was the reflection of gold cutlery everywhere, so it seemed that his eyes were a little confused.
"I'll do my best to help you, and I'm confident that it's a tricky task." Charles smiled, then lowered his voice, "Let me tell you the good news, before you take over the Banque de France, His Majesty intends to crown you Count of the Empire, congratulations." β
However, to Charles' surprise, the good news did not overjoyed the baron, and his face was calm, as if the promotion of the knighthood was not a good thing for him at all.
"Hmph, it's time for me to humiliate myself with the Count......" he sighed faintly. Our family has no aristocracy, and we can't pretend to be nobles, and we don't want to pretend to be nobles, so what's the point of getting this kind of title? β
Charles was about to say something more, but the baron sighed again with a gloomy face, "Besides, no one can inherit this title anyway......"
Charles didn't know how to comfort him.
Indeed, he no longer has a male heir, and his daughter is still imprisoned, and even if he has a grandson, he will only inherit the title of Duke of Ricanighit, so what is the point of this Count de Beauwon?
At this time, he realized that although the big banker was as usual on the surface, he still did not get rid of the pain of losing his son.
"Indeed, your contribution to the country, your status, is by no means compensated by a single earl's title." Charles finally laughed dryly, "I eagerly look forward to the day when you will be admired by the whole nation after you have stabilized the empire's economy. β
"If you have time to say such cool things, it's better to get me a grandson earlier." The baron sneered, but his mood seemed to be much better, "You haven't been paying much attention lately, have you forgotten your promise?" β
Charles's face suddenly turned strange.
"I've been doing so much lately, I'm physically and mentally exhausted, how can I have time to do something like this? I didn't even touch my own wife. He endured the embarrassment in his heart and explained to the other party, "When I'm a little less busy, I'll come to see Lola more, but this kind of thing can only depend on luck, and it doesn't mean that you can have it if you want to......"
As he spoke, he carefully watched the baron's reaction, until he was sure that the other party was not angry now, he spoke again, "Besides, if the mother is depressed, the child will probably come late, and she will be greatly affected physically and mentally in that living environment...... So I thought, let's just let her live where she came from......"
After Lola gave birth to the child, the baron, who had already known about her evil deeds, immediately turned his face, but fortunately, Charles was next to him to say good things, and in the end the baron did not kill her to pay for his son's life, but he was still locked in a simple attic, basically living a miserable and isolated life.
Charles had always been worried about this, for fear that the eldest lady, who had been pampered since childhood, would wither because she could not stand such a living treatment, so she tried to persuade the baron several times.
At that time, he was afraid that the baron would not be willing, but now that the baron had encountered such a happy event, he was in such a good mood, and he felt that it was time for Lola to improve her living conditions.
"What, you're here to say good things to her again?" The baron frowned, looking a little annoyed. "Do you know how much patience it took me to keep her alive?"
"Undoubtedly, she has committed a heinous crime, and I am not interceding for her......" Charles patiently persuaded the baron, "I am entirely thinking about you, and now that she has only the value of having children, shouldn't you guarantee her the best conditions?" Don't you want to have one or two more children under your knees? Behold, what a lovely child. β
As he spoke, Charles gestured to Liana, who was staggering under the care of her nurse.
Liana had now begun to learn to walk, and the maroon-haired baby had very soft skin, a round face, a lovely pink carving, and a babbling sound.
Ever since Liana was born, the baron had doted on her granddaughter, and had hardly left her at home, leaving her in the hall even now at the time of the feast.
The baron's gaze softened a lot as he looked at the child.
"Think about it, if Lola's life wasn't healthy, the child we gave birth to might not be so smart and cute, so I guess...... Let's let her have a better life. Seeing that the baron had already moved, Charles hurriedly struck while the iron was hot.
Charles did take the baron's pulse.
No matter how tyrannical and tyrannical he is, now that he is old, he still likes to tease his grandson like any old man, and this nature can even overshadow hatred.
In order to get better grandchildren, what if you treat your enemies well?
"Okay, okay! Damn, do as you say, I'll have her taken back to where she used to live tomorrow, that's enough, right? The baron interrupted Charles impatiently, "You should be satisfied now, right?" β
Then, he glared at Charles, "In that case, you go and get together with her, don't just brag and don't do nothing!" β
Before Charles could reply, the baron left him in a little rage, strode over to his granddaughter, and teased Liana in front of the guests, as if to vent his anger in this way.
He helped Liana to walk, and even let Liana sit on his shoulder, and under his hands, the grandparents and grandchildren laughed, not at all reserved.
The guests were all friends and cronies of the baron, so they also gathered around the grandfather and grandson, complimenting the baron playfully, applauding them, and bringing the banquet to the warmest atmosphere.
It was strange to the guests that none of the baron's daughters and sons-in-law were present at such a feast, but they were wise men, and no one would ask, and they were all acquiescing, and they were all entertaining their benefactors and friends.
Although he had drunk a lot of wine and his face was covered with red clouds, the baron kept pouring himself wine, and seeing that the host was so interested, the guests had to drink with him, but Charles drank a little less because he always had important things to do and his status was detached.
When he felt that he had enough time to attend, Charles complied with the baron's instructions and went to Lola's residence.
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While Charles was talking to the baron, Lola was also talking to another person.
The noise and laughter in the living room are very noisy, but when they reach here, they have become a faint noise, and this prosperity only sets off the loneliness and monotony here.
The visitor with whom she spoke at this time was none other than Mademoiselle de LΓ©oland, who had temporarily taken over her work.
This young lady has been serving the Treville family since a few years ago, and has won the trust of His Excellency, and today she also followed His Excellency to the Baron's Palace, in addition to congratulating the Baron on his brilliant victory, another more important purpose is to come to Lola, after all, after entering the Railway Federation, she took over Lola's work, and there are many things that need to be communicated with the other party.
After seeing Lola's current appearance, although she had been mentally prepared for a long time, Mary was still a little surprised, because compared to the past brocade clothes and arrogant appearance, Lola has changed a lot.
Lola has been living here for a long time, and she is of course very difficult to live in such a humble and deserted place since she was a child, if it were not for the fortitude in her nature and the hope of a comeback in her heart, I am afraid she would not have been able to survive it a long time ago.
Even so, she was still a little thinner than before, but her haggard face made her haughty more charming, and the plain white dress she wore made her already very fair skin look more and more pale, and it was crystal clear in the dim candlelight.
Okay, they've all become Princess Mononoke.
"Miss de Beauwon, long time no see." After the initial astonishment, Mary quickly relented and greeted her.
Lola didn't greet her, just glanced at her indifferently.
When she was swept away, Mary couldn't help but feel a pain in her heart.
When she was learning to paint with this eldest lady, she was already fed up with the other party's arrogance and rudeness, but she didn't expect it to become like this now, and she still didn't change her life.
I pity you for nothing, Mary thought to herself.
Although she didn't have much sympathy for the other party in the first place.
"I think you know, after you were temporarily unable to continue your previous work due to personal matters, I am now doing your work on your behalf, and I came here today just for some work matters......" Mary suppressed the disgust in her heart and said in a calmest manner as much as possible, "I have to say that you are a very strict and serious person, so I took over very smoothly, and I have worked very hard to continue your work, and finally lived up to everyone's trust, but ...... I still have some things to know from you, so as not to be deceived by some villains. β
She didn't wait for Lola to answer, and directly put some of the documents in her hand on the table in the room, "I have already summarized these questions, and the relevant attachments are also listed in it, it is too late now, you can reply tomorrow, and then send someone to send it to me." β
After that, she was ready to leave, and to be honest, she didn't want to stay with Lolado.
For Lola's current situation, she is not purely gloating, but a little sad about the death of a rabbit and a fox.
But in the deepest part of her heart, she was still quite happy to see Lola, who was so arrogant and arrogant back then, fall to the point where she is now.
"Looks like you're smug about the spring breeze." Lola said coldly, "You must be happy to replace me." β
"Not so happy, miss. I'm just on a mission, and I'm occasionally tired of having a lot of things on my side, but in order to repay my husband's trust, I can only grit my teeth and persevere, and please help me so that I can complete my task. Mary replied with a straight face, "Actually, I understand your current feelings, but I want to ...... Please be in the right attitude and let the cooperation between our two families go on more smoothly, after all, it is also good for you, isn't it? β
Mary's patient persuasion only made Lola even more unhappy.
"Two of us?" She frowned, "I'm sorry, when did our family cooperate with yours?" β
Mary felt another pain in her heart.
"I mean, sir, after all, I'm in the service of him." She hurriedly changed her words, "Please also try to cooperate with me for the sake of my husband, I'm sorry for you." β
Seeing Mary say this, Lola's face finally looked better. "I'll do what I should, and I'll give you back the documents tomorrow."
"Thank you!" Mary finally breathed a sigh of relief, "Then I'll take my leave first, and I'll see you later!" β
"Wait a minute!" Just as she was about to leave, Lola suddenly stopped her.
"What else?" Mary was a little confused.
"I want you to do something for me." Lola's expression became a little strange, "Since you're taking over my work now, you should be able to come and go with me...... Would you please help me contact a few people, I haven't heard from them for a long time. β
In the previous work for her father, Lola deliberately recruited a few people as subordinates, but Lola was suddenly imprisoned by her father, so all contact with her henchmen was cut off, and Lola now wants to restore contact with them.
As long as she can establish some channels of contact with the outside world, then no matter how tight the prison here is, she will eventually be able to get out of that dilemma of isolation.
"I'm afraid I won't be able to fulfill your request......," Mary shook her head at once, "I can't do this behind my husband's back." β
"You don't think that when I say please, I'm really asking you, do you?" Lola squinted at each other.
Mary's hands clenched heavily.
This guy has already reached this point, and he is still so arrogant.
"I'm sorry, I thought you should have been more understanding of the situation." Mary didn't want to quarrel with the other party now, so she only replied sarcastically, "You have been stripped of your position now, and I don't think your original subordinates will listen to your ......"
"You're just our minion, and you dare to say so much?" Lola looked at Mary coldly, as if she was a little impatient, "Our words, you just need to carry it out, don't ask questions, it's not good for you." β
"'We'? Now that you're in prison, you still want to support me? Such mean words finally made Mary unable to bear it, and she sneered, "I don't know when you became my employer's wife......"
"So you're rejecting me?" Lola interrupted her.
"What if I refuse?" Mary is not welcome.
"Then I'll let Charles punish you." Lola's tone was a little sinister, "You're just doing my job, don't really think you're a character now." β
"If you can get Mr. to punish me, then you can try." Mary laughed too, "But I'm afraid you can't." I'm afraid you've forgotten that now is not the time for you to dictate and call the shots......"
When she had finished speaking, Mary pretended to lament, "Well, I am very sympathetic to you to see you so difficult now, and if you can speak kindly, I would be happy to talk to you more...... It's a pity that I don't want to tell you much about it now, but rest assured, I will do your job well. β
Lola's anger in her heart was already uncontrollable, and she thought to herself that as long as she could get out of the cage one day, she must let the other party know that it was powerful.
Just then, there was a knock of footsteps at the door, and Charles knocked on the door before walking in.
"You're all here?" Charles was a little surprised, and then immediately returned to normal. "Lola, I have good news for you...... Well, what happened to you guys just now? β
It wasn't until now that he realized that something was wrong with the atmosphere between the two of them.
"It's nothing, we're just talking about work." Lola immediately replied, "What's the good news for me?" β
"Starting tomorrow, you can move back to your original accommodation." Charles didn't ask, but walked up to Lola with a smile, "I'm sorry, I can't set you free right now, but...... I think as long as we stay the course, there is still hope. β
Is it?
The sudden good news made Lola overjoyed.
As long as you can move back to that palatial home, the living conditions can be improved, and you can get rid of this damn place, which is certainly worth jubiling.
What's more, with more servants around there, more opportunities for her to establish a channel of contact and stop being isolated.
Perhaps, what other way can be found to overturn the oppression of his father.
In the midst of despair, there is now a glimmer of hope.
Just get rid of your father...... Everything can be back in your hands.
Just get rid of your father.
"What, Lola?" Seeing Lola in a daze, Charles quickly shook her shoulder.
Lola came out of her thoughts, and she looked at the handsome blond young man in front of her, and saw that he was so lovely, and the dim candlelight added a dull yellow glow to his body, like the prince she had drawn in a painting when she was a child.
When he was most difficult, he did not ridicule himself, and he was the only one who did not ignore it, but did his best to protect himself and try his best to improve his living conditions.
Moreover, the two of them also have such lovely daughters - there will definitely be more in the future.
Only we are worthy of world domination.
With the surprise welling up in my heart, it was a blazing desire.
She jerked her arms around Charles' shoulders and threw her head into the other's arms.
It's been too long since she's enjoyed the caresses between two people.
Charles was initially stunned, but soon smiled wryly and stroked her hair.
"I'm sorry, I've only gotten this now."
"No, that's enough." Lola said sullenly in his chest.
Then, slowly, she looked up at her lover.
"Dad must have said he wanted you to keep his promise, right?"
"Hmm...... This one has been said......" Charles was a little embarrassed.
"Well, that's right." She glanced coldly at Mary, who was secretly jealous next to her, "Let's play together, shall we?" β
"Huh?" Charles was amazed.
"I don't want a child now, so let's use her as a container." Lola said calmly, "This is our minion, and we can manipulate her as much as we like." β
"Hey......!" Before Charles could react, Mary shouted, "You! β
"Shut up, it's not your right to speak!" Lola interrupted her, then reached out and grabbed Charles' tie and gently untied it, "Charles, let's enjoy an evening......"
Charles stared blankly at Lola, as if he didn't understand why she had done so suddenly, but his breathing grew a little quicker.
To be honest, if he really could, he was looking forward to it......
"Okay, let's try." Finally, he nodded, "You can't do that to Mary, though, if she doesn't want to......"
Mary was a little angry, she wanted to refuse, but on closer thought, she felt that she should not refuse her husband's will.
Especially, she didn't want to lose to this hateful enemy.
So she nodded silently.
Soon, in the sound of rustling, the skirts of both people were pulled off. The two crystal white bodies seemed to brighten up the room a lot at once.
Originally, Mary was not a very shy person, and she was open when she was alone with Charles, but when other people were present, she felt a little ashamed inexplicably.
However, while she was still struggling with what to say, Lola suddenly pressed on Mary, and before she could cry out in pain, Lola blocked Mary's words with her lips, and then, her hand slid down and groped, and finally gently kneaded it on the flower pedicle.
Mary, who was deeply stimulated, couldn't help but tremble, let out a subtle moan, and she made the same action without admitting defeat, and for a while, the bodies of both of them were hot and red.
Charles couldn't hold back any longer, and knelt down on the bed, and then slammed into Lola's back.
"Hmm!" When the hot thing entered her body, Lola couldn't help but let out a sore and satisfied snort, and she narrowed her eyes slightly, as if swallowed by the heat.
Then, she turned her head and kissed Charles.
The night was long