By the time Charles returned to his home in the carriage sent by the Marquis of Treville, it was already late at night.

The mansion was brightly lit and lit as day, but Charles still felt a little alienated as he walked through the grand mansion of his own. Especially compared with the situation in my hometown just now, this sense of alienation becomes even stronger.

Maybe you'll have to live for a while before you get used to your new home.

At this time, Charlotte was sitting in front of the piano in the corner of the hall, looking at the piano's score, obviously having finished dinner just now, and was passing the time here.

"Honey, I don't know when you fell in love with music, huh?" Looking at Charlotte's slender back, Charles greeted in a playful tone, and then walked over in a hurry. "So, can you play a song for your poor husband?" "I don't know how to play, Charles, and you don't know." "I'm just looking at the sheet music here, and I thought, we'll have to hire a musician for the family, or sometimes it feels like the empty hall is quite silent." Besides, when we hold banquets in the future, we can't always hire musicians from outside on the fly, right? ”

In this era, aristocratic women did not boast of being able to play the piano, on the contrary, they generally regarded musicians as a lowly profession, which only brought them artistic enjoyment but did not deserve respect.

"Oh? Is it? All right! Charles shrugged his shoulders and put his arms around his wife's shoulders from behind. Then do whatever you want, and we'll hire you if you like it. Hire as much as you need. By the way, speaking of which. It just so coincided! ”

"What?"

"I sent an invitation to the people at the Austrian embassy today and wanted them to come here for a meal the next afternoon. It's time to start preparing, but we can't let the Austrians laugh at us for not knowing etiquette. Charles bent down slightly, bringing his cheek to Charlotte's ear, "I forgot to explain it to you today, I'm sorry!" ”

"Austrians?" Charlotte turned her gaze with some curiosity, "You want to invite a foreigner over?" And in such a hurry? ”

"Yes, it's the Austrians, and as for the rush of time, there is no way - who told us to go to England in a few days?" Charles nodded immediately. Then I went on to add it. "This is an unofficial official move - a diplomatic one, and I would like to take this opportunity to at least get to the bottom of the Austrians and find out what these people are thinking."

"So, you're already working? And this is part of your diplomatic actions? Charlotte gradually understood something.

"Yes, it can be understood that way."

"Okay, I see, Charles." Charlotte nodded, and then suddenly perked up. "I'll prepare. Austrian...... Yes! Now it's time to get busy. They are poor and exquisite, and they love to gossip behind their backs, how many times have I heard it in the social arena! This...... If we accidentally snub them, we might as well be the protagonists of a new joke......? ”

"It's fine. Do not worry. Charles waved his hand heroically, "Others can't control them, can't I manage them now?" I'll tell them to be cautious...... Moreover. Now they still have a request for me, and they will never dare to mess around. ”

"You can talk big!" Look at Charles's high-spirited appearance. Charlotte couldn't help but laugh, "I'm really going to cause some kind of diplomatic trouble." When the time comes, you'll be the first one who can't spare me, right? ”

"No, of course not, I'd rather start a war with Austria than let you be ridiculed by them." Charles flattered his wife without hesitation, "Besides, looking at such a beautiful and elegant lady, where do those Austrians dare to complain?" I don't believe it! ”

This kind of compliment made Charlotte laugh.

"Haha...... Well, just for your words, I will also try my best to please those Austrians, and will never let you...... But, I guess, I can handle them well and not stand in the way of your great and sacred diplomatic work. ”

"That's great!" Charles was overjoyed and nodded repeatedly.

Then, seeing that Charlotte was so happy and that the time was ripe, Charles decided to tell Charlotte what was on his mind.

"I'm sorry, Charlotte, I decided to run over and look at Grandpa today......" Charles sighed, then kissed Charlotte on the cheek, "It's been a long time, and I miss them in my heart." ”

"It's okay, it's been so long, you should run over and take a look." Charlotte still didn't look back, and there was no joy in her tone. "Besides, it's not like you didn't tell me."

"yes, speaking of which, I have one more thing to tell you." After a moment, Charles pretended to be nonchalant, "There's something about our trip to England in a few days. ”

"What?" Charlotte looked at Charles suspiciously, "Did something unexpected happen?" ”

"It's not like there's an accident...... Charles smiled slightly, trying to make his tone seem very light, "It's just that my grandfather gave me a request in passing." ”

"What does Grandpa want? Just tell me? Charlotte laughed too, "Do you want us to bring something back?" Or to meet some of his English friends, or...... What's worse, to meet some of his old lovers? ”

"No, no, it's not that bad...... "Charles smiled and waved his hand, "it's just a small thing." He wanted Fran to come over and relax. ”

The smile on Charlotte's face froze.

The atmosphere between the two people, which was very cordial and harmonious just now, suddenly became a little cold.

"Actually, it's nothing, it's just that Fran has been seriously injured recently, and it took a long time to recover, so Grandpa plans to let her go out for a break and recuperate." Of course, Charles couldn't tell Charlotte anything, so he had to continue to use his grandfather as a shield, "But don't worry, she's just going to England for a tour, and it won't interfere with our trip, and she won't even sit on the boat......"

He said this with great speed, but it didn't calm the mood.

The silence for a long time made Charles's heart become a little apprehensive.

Charlotte...... You...... What do you think? He reluctantly asked again, "After Grandpa made this request, I took a look at it, and it was actually no big deal, so I agreed to him......"

"Again...... Again...... And so it is again! Charlotte repeated a few words in a row, and then suddenly shouted, "Can't we get rid of her even if we go to England?" If she wants to recuperate, she has a place to go! Why do we have to keep her next to us? Do you think we're idle? You have to watch the kids everywhere?! ”

Charlotte's scolding made Charles even more nervous, so he had to lower his head and let his wife be angry.

"Charlotte, as I said earlier, she is not following us, and it will not affect our itinerary and diplomatic mission." After Charlotte finished scolding, Charles reluctantly spoke, "She just went to England with Mary for a walk, that's all." ”

"Do you find that interesting?" Charlotte looked at him with a frown, "Isn't that the same thing?!" We went out on what could have been considered our newlywed trip, and the result was ...... It turned out that someone was following him! Do I have to thank you for not letting her go with the two of us to the Queen? ”

Beads of sweat began to form on Charles' forehead.

"Of course not, we're not affected in any way, are we? She was also taken care of, just to recuperate. ”

"That's right! No matter what she does, you can always find a reason for her! Charlotte replied with a sneer, "Why, when you see your sister falling from the stairs, you are so soft-hearted?" ”

Charlotte's tone was very unkind, and she had obviously been reminded of some bad memories, so the new and old accounts were settled together,

Although she didn't know anything about Fran's previous injury, Charlotte had already guessed that it wouldn't be as simple as 'stumbling and injury'.

Charlotte...... I know you don't like her, but you can't be so mean to someone who just escaped from death, can you? Seeing Charlotte's tone so unkind, Charles finally became a little dissatisfied, "That's right...... I was really angry with her before, but she's my sister! If I don't understand her, is there anyone else in this world she can rely on? ”

Then, Charles waved his hand, obviously not wanting to continue arguing with Charlotte on the issue, "Besides, it's true that I'm very soft on her, but am I any different with you?" We have had so many arguments since we were young, and we have broken up in the end, but in the end, I haven't tried my best to bridge the gap between us? ”

This sentence made Charlotte speechless.

"You ......"

She remembered that day again.

At least, at that time, he proposed to me on his knees.

"Alright, Charlotte, even if I beg you, don't spoil our mood for this incident, okay?" Seeing that Charlotte was a little shaken, Charles gently stroked her forehead. "I'm annoyed enough, please make it easier for me a little bit......"

"Okay, then do as you wish." After a moment's hesitation, Charlotte finally nodded, "But don't let her run to us!" ”

"Yes." Charles nodded repeatedly, "Then let's do it." ”

Then, he took Charlotte into his arms. "Then let's go and rest first."

………………

Early the next morning.

"Richard von Metternich? He's coming?! (To be continued......)