Chen Hong saw the girl's figure from a distance, and quietly said a few words to Uncle Fu, who nodded in understanding and left in a hurry with his subordinates. Pen, fun, and www.biquge.info

Chen Hong settled down, walked quickly in the direction where the girl was, the girl also ran towards him, Chen Hong quickened his pace, and as soon as he came to the girl, the girl was as light as a swallow and threw herself into his arms.

Chen Hong couldn't help but hug her, and the two hugged each other tightly and kissed for a long time.

After a long while, the girl reluctantly broke away from Chen Hong's arms and held his hand. The two walked side by side towards a richly decorated four-wheeled carriage. Several of Chen Hong's entourage kept a distance from the two of them.

France, Le Havre, ecclesiastical cemetery.

Chen Hong placed a bouquet of tulips on the tombstone in front of the cross and bowed respectfully three times. The blonde stood beside him, sobbing softly, wiping tears from the corners of her eyes.

The tombstone of the tomb bears the following line engraved in French: "Here rests the first Countess of Borgar - Halliette Howard (1823-1865)"

When the grave was over, the two returned to the carriage, and when they sat side by side, the blonde became happy again.

"Hong, you're going to stay in France for a long time this time, aren't you?" The girl's voice became indescribably sweet and pleasant because of the joy in her heart.

"Yes." Chen Hong looked at her and nodded, "I will wait for our child to be born before going back, I can't let the child be born without a father by his side." ”

"Great! My dear! The girl happily hugged his arm and snuggled up to his thick shoulder.

Chen Hong smiled slightly and gently stroked her hand.

"You're tired, get some sleep, we'll be at the train station for a while."

"Hmm."

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Paris, suburbs, Château Gabriel.

The four-wheeled carriage drove to the front of the castle, as soon as the car stopped, several well-dressed servants ran out, the exquisite carved iron gate slowly opened, the entrance is a beautiful large garden, there are several snow-white peacocks strolling, this castle is in the open land between the mountains, is the place where the former French kings lived and vacationed, the first half is the castle area, the whole mountain behind is a garden, and you can see neat fruit trees. On the grass next to the forest, sheep, horses, and cows were grazing leisurely, and the carriages and pedestrians on the road did not seem to have any effect on them.

Beyond the front garden, you enter the castle area.

It is a sumptuous castle that began construction in the 13th century and covers an area of about 100 acres, making it the largest castle in the area. The construction period of more than 400 years of the Château de Gabrière, because each part of its decoration was completed in different historical periods, so in this castle, the architectural characteristics and decorative styles of the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries are expressed in this castle. Legend has it that the castle's double staircase was designed by Leonardo da Vinci, a legend that inspired a four-story staircase designed by Leonardo da Vinci in other buildings. Walking on this kind of double staircase, two people can see each other's faces from time to time, but they can never touch each other's people. This surrounding forest is the size of a castle in downtown Paris with more than 400 rooms, more than 280 fireplaces, and a five-story patio.

"Follow me! My dear. The blonde happily pulled Chen Hong and jumped out of the carriage.

"Be careful, Cecilia! Don't turn your child upside down. Chen Hong couldn't help but exclaim worriedly when he saw her bouncing and cheerful appearance.

Her name was Cecilia Howard, the 2nd Countess of Borgar, the illegitimate daughter of Napoleon III, Emperor of the 2nd French Empire, and Halliette Howard, 1st Countess of Borgar.

Probably having been informed by the servant, Count Martin Bréchet, Cecilia's brother, the illegitimate son of Napoleon III, and the owner of the castle, came out in person.

"Dear Hong, my brother-in-law, you are finally here." As the Count of Breschet walked briskly, he opened his arms affectionately, "I have finally looked forward to you." It's a pleasure to meet you. ”

"I, too, look forward to seeing you soon, my dear brother." Chen Hong stepped forward quickly, also opened his arms, and the two of them hugged warmly, and then put their faces together.

The Count of Breschet let go of Chen Hong and hugged his sister affectionately again.

"You know what? His Majesty is also waiting for us. After a cordial exchange with his brother-in-law and sister, the Count of Brecht couldn't wait to tell Chen Hong and his sister that their brother and sister's biological father, the French Emperor Napoleon III, was also here today.

Chen Hong was surprised to hear that his "emperor's father-in-law" was also there, you must know that although the emperor often visited this castle, it was the first time he had seen the emperor in this castle. He knew in his heart that it was not for nothing that this emperor could appear here at this time.

The group entered the castle, and the Count of Breschet led Chen Hong and his sister to the lavishly decorated banquet hall. As soon as he entered the hall, Chen Hong saw Napoleon III sitting on the sofa in his regular clothes.

As soon as he saw Chen Hong enter, Napoleon III got up from the sofa and opened his arms enthusiastically, "My dear child, it is such a pleasure to see you again. ”

"Me too, Your Majesty." Chen Hong bowed and said respectfully.

"My dear child, this is not in the Tuileries or Versailles, in my son's house I am not an emperor, but only a father." Napoleon III shook his head as if he was upset, "Why be so restrained, like a stranger?" ”

"I beg your pardon, Your Majesty...... Oh no...... Father. Chen Hong made Napoleon III a little embarrassed, he hurriedly stepped forward, opened his arms, and hugged Napoleon III tightly, Napoleon III affectionately patted Chen Hong's back with his hand, and put his face on him.

"And you, my dear daughter." Napoleon III let go of Chen Hong and turned his hands to Cecilia, his eyes full of love.

Cecilia stepped forward with light steps, happily took her father's hands, brought them to the mouth and kissed them gently, and then threw herself into her father's arms, sobbing softly, and Napoleon III's eyes also glistened with tears.

"Have you been to see your mother?"

"Yes, father, with Hong."

"Oh—my poor daughter, it's all right, it's all over, it's all right, isn't it?"

Napoleon III comforted his daughter softly, while Chen Hong and the Count of Breschet stood quietly with their servants, watching the touching scene of the reunion of father and daughter.

Although you are the emperor of the French Empire, Napoleon III has been in power for many years, and there are few times when he is so happy.

The daughter in his arms, although he and Mrs. Howard's illegitimate daughter, brought him far more comfort in his soul than the crown prince that Empress Eugenie gave birth to him.

Soon, the dinner was held at the Golden Restaurant.

The long tables covered with snow-white tablecloths are filled with champagne racks and delicacies, delicate silk hangs in the air, lilies and red roses shine against each other, and the soft and elegant sound of violins wafts in the night. A group of distinguished guests sit upright in front of the white table, gently move the silver knives and forks in their hands, and bring the delicate food on the plate to their mouths one by one.

Chen Hong, dressed in exquisite and elegant Western-style clothes, sat with Cecilia in a gorgeous long dress, and Napoleon III looked at Chen Hong's ineffable and aristocratic elegance, which actually gave him a trace of illusion.

If it weren't for Chen Hong's black hair, black eyes, and yellow skin, he would almost have regarded Chen Hong as an out-and-out European.

Although this is a "family banquet" with a more relaxed and casual atmosphere, this French feast is also very different because of the extraordinary guests present.

At this time, the aperitif and appetizer have been eaten, and the waiter passes the main dish one by one, and removes the knife and fork plate from which the appetizer is eaten, and replaces it with the corresponding utensils for eating the main dish.

Seeing that in addition to the traditional "three treasures" such as snails, foie gras, and oysters, lobster was also served in the main dish, Chen Hong immediately tasted a different taste from it.

Because snails, foie gras and lobsters are the most suitable for women.

The French knew about the delicacy of snails hundreds of years ago, and they began to eat them and use them as ingredients to make various dishes. Due to the abundance of wild snails that used to live in Burgundy, snails were just a home-cooked dish on the tables of French farmers at that time. However, as people eat more, wild snails are becoming scarcer. It is precisely because of the long history and scarcity of raw materials that snails have become more and more valuable in France, and eventually become a delicacy that can only be enjoyed by wealthy people on grand occasions, and upgraded to become the "national dish" of France.

Everyone began to enjoy this French national dish, and saw Chen Hong, skillfully and elegantly using tongs and double-toothed forks, neatly peeling a whole large snail and serving it to Cecilia's plate.

Chen Hong quickly peeled another snail, cut it with a knife and put it in his mouth to taste, and took a sip of Bordeaux wine, showing that he was very familiar with the way of eating this dish and the historical tradition - the French eat snails, and they also need to be paired with a soft and mild wine suitable for women, Burgundy snails should be paired with Burgundy, Bordeaux, Champagne, etc.

Chen Hong had eaten snails, but he didn't immediately touch the lobster.

This lobster is a wild lobster in France and is a major specialty of the Brittany region of France. Its shell is blue and lives on the ocean floor at a depth of 10 meters. The nutritional value of lobsters speaks for themselves, while wild lobsters from Brittany are more expensive.

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