Eagle’s Glory

"His Royal Highness, see you at Christmas, be sure to remember!"

Looking at Teresa's back running away quickly, Aegron was amused and a little happy.

But even when he was in a good mood, there was a voice in his heart reminding him that it was all just a bubble.

Teresa is really cute, but for her to give up everything so far?

He couldn't and didn't want to.

So... I'm sorry, Teresa, the trick of fate made me have to leave too many things, it's your right to blame me, but I have to do what I need to do.

He just stood there, watching Teresa get on the carriage and leave.

Because the hickey on his face was blown by the cold wind, it was cold at this time, with a strange touch. He picked up the handkerchief and wiped it clean, then walked to the distance to wait for his carriage.

By the time he returned to Schönbrunn Palace, it was already evening. He returned to his residence as if no one else was there, and found that his guardian, Count Dietrichstein, was waiting for him.

He looked at the count habitually, and then found that the other party's expression was very solemn, even a little lost, and his eyes were quite slack.

All along, this guardian of his has been quite graceful and never showed his feelings easily - he also taught and required his students in the same way, so it was the first time Aegron saw him look so lost.

The count's expression surprised Aegron. Did something happen?

"Sir, did something bad happen?" He forced himself to calm down, and then asked the other party.

The count's eyes finally began to focus, and then looked at the young man with sad eyes.

"What I want to report to you is indeed bad news, but it's not about you, it's about me, Your Highness." Then, holding back his grief, he replied in a voice that was as calm as possible but still a little trembling, "My mother passed away early yesterday morning."

Aigron was a little shocked at first, then calmed down, looking at each other with condolences and condolences.

"I'm sorry, sir."

This is not his acting skills, but he does feel very sorry - after all, he has been with the earl who acts as guardian's rights for so many years. In addition to the utilitarian trade-off and calculation, of course there are feelings between them.

"Actually, this is not a sudden news for me. She has been sick for the past two years, and I already have a hunch in my heart." The count sighed, "But some things, even if I have a hunch in my heart, once I face the When it's right, it's still unbearable... It makes my heart throb at the thought that I can't be with my mother anymore."

Seeing the count's sad appearance, Aegron didn't know what to say.

"I'm sorry," he could only repeat.

"Your Highness, you don't need to grieve for me. At my mother's age, it is not a pity for her to leave the world. At least she passed away peacefully while her children and grandchildren were surrounded by the sick bed. This is already the happiness that many people can't ask for." He calmed down, then looked at Aigron, "Comparatively speaking, you are more worthy of sympathy and compassion. You were only ten years old when you lost your father. I really don't know how strong you were to survive. You lost Father also lost the empire, but you accepted it all with admirable composure and indifference, instead of giving up on yourself, you studied hard...I knew from then that you would achieve something."

No, it's just that I didn't take him as a father at all... Aegron answered in his heart.

However, of course he would not say such words.

"I was just too young at that time, and I didn't know what I lost." He laughed helplessly, "When I grew up and understood everything, it was too late to say anything, so I Just face the reality.”

"Yeah, face the reality... each of us should face the reality." The earl nodded lightly and agreed with the teenager, "The reality is that my mother died of old age, and I myself have stepped into it. In my twilight years, I can't achieve anything higher in my life... and you are different, you are too young, younger than my children, and although you have lost your empire, you still have something that most people can't reach Conditions, as long as you use them well, then you can have a brilliant future and achieve achievements that no one else dares to imagine.”

"I hope I don't live up to your expectations." Aigron nodded.

"So are you having a good time with His Royal Highness Theresa today?" the Count asked again. "The great musician didn't say anything outrageous, did he?"

"It's going well," Agron replied, "Mr. Beethoven and Teresa hit it off, so they chatted very speculatively. Overall, it was a very pleasant visit, and Teresa also made a custom order for the musician. a piece of music..."

Then, he briefly told the Count how he and Teresa met today—of course, he skipped the last part when they said goodbye.

"His Royal Highness Teresa is really sensible, but she didn't do anything to make you embarrassed... It seems that she also knows that it is time to recognize the reality." The Count smiled with relief, "It seems that at first she refused you just because The little girl is just pissed."

Then, his spirit was visibly lifted, "Your Highness, your success is in sight! With a little more effort, you can become the son-in-law of Archduke Karl. I congratulate you here! Please don't hesitate any longer. Now, let's get things settled."

He was quite agitated, a change from his usual calm style—perhaps he was hoping to distract himself from the grief in his heart.

"I will work hard for this." Under the current circumstances, Aegron could only agree verbally.

However, the count did not intend to stop the conversation so easily, he stood up abruptly, and then paced back and forth in the room.

"His Royal Highness, maybe my life is coming to an end, if I look back now, the only achievement I can be proud of is you - I have the honor to be named your guardian by His Majesty the Emperor, who taught you and nurtured you, your Success is in a sense my success.

I am glad that you have lived up to the time and energy I spent. You have mastered a lot of knowledge that amazes me, and you have also cultivated the calmness to deal with things, so the rest is to hold your breath and fight for it... And the time left for me may not be too much, so I eagerly hope that I can help you not to make detours and make progress, so that my life can have a successful end. "

"What do you mean?" Aegron asked, sounding a little out of place.

"I know what you're hesitating about, and the things you've had with His Royal Highness Sophie—" When the Count said this, he felt inappropriate, so he stopped, "I don't want to comment on your private life, but please You want to understand that it is time to end the matter now. Archduke Karl will not want a lady's little lover as his son-in-law. Before all this becomes a hindrance, everyone will settle everything with dignity, and then you will be free and easy. Just chase your future."

"Okay, sir, you are a little emotional now. Let's discuss it later." Aigron waved his hand and signaled the Count to stop talking. "I think with your current state of mind, it is best to take a rest."

"His Royal Highness, I'm very awake now, and I'm speaking from your standpoint." The Count also refused to give in, "If you can't hold back your face, or you can't bear it, then I can take care of it for you. I think that His Royal Highness will also be considerate of you, she knows what is best for you."

"I said, stop for me!" Aegron interrupted impatiently, looking at him angrily, "Do you dare to coerce me? I will listen to your advice on my affairs, because I respect you experience, but I can only make the decision! I don't need you to do anything for me... I understand your current mood, but now, please sit down for me!"

Under Aigron's scolding, the Count's originally excited mood suddenly cooled down as if being poured into a basin of cold water.

He fell onto the sofa and looked at the young man blankly.

"His Royal Highness... I'm sorry, I may indeed be a little... a little bit distracted." After a while, he finally calmed down, and then apologized to Aegron.

"It's nothing, we all have moments when our souls are lost." Aegron shook his head, indicating that he didn't care.

Then he asked, "Can I attend your mother's funeral?"

"Of course, it is our family's greatest honor to have you here." The Count bowed to Aegron to express his gratitude, "Also, for the sake of taking care of you for many years, Archduke Karl will also be present--His Royal Highness, look at this. Hasn't everything just happened?"

With the respect of the prince, it is indeed a rare honor to set aside time to attend the funeral of the earl, an unknown person's family. No wonder the earl is so grateful to Dade.

Archduke Karl has given enough face to the people on his side.

"I will accompany you to bid farewell to your mother with great grief, sir. I hope you can get out of your grief as soon as possible."

Aigron thought for a while, then spoke again. "Besides, what are you going to do with the funeral?"

"Originally, I planned to keep everything simple and only need family members to attend. But since Archduke Karl and you will be here, I will try to be more grand. You and Archduke Karl will be the officiants of the funeral."

After a pause, he added, "Don't worry, this is only in name, it doesn't mean that you and the Grand Duke are responsible for all the affairs. You and him can speak in place of the pastor when the time comes."

The earl arranged this not only to make his mother a grand burial, but also to make Archduke Karl and the young man appear together in public in the image of Weng's son-in-law, and continue to stabilize the impression of marriage in the outside world.

As long as similar messages continue to be conveyed to the outside world, the Austrians will eventually slowly accept the reality - and His Royal Highness will also slowly acknowledge the reality.

"Okay, I understand." Aigron nodded, indicating that he accepted the count's arrangement, "Please allow me to say it again, I am sorry, please mourn."

"Thank you for your comfort, Your Highness." The Earl gave a wry smile, then stood up and said goodbye, "Okay, I won't disturb you, goodbye, Your Highness."

"Goodbye, sir." Aigron also got up and said goodbye to him.

In order to take care of the Earl's mood, Aigron specially sent him out of the palace, and did not wave goodbye until he came to the fountain.

Your Highness... You still have to be pushed by someone after all - watching the back of the young man leave, the Count thought to himself.

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After sending off his guardian, Aegron returned to his room again.

However, his previous joy has been diluted a lot by the bad news brought by the earl.

After all, it's impossible not to feel sorry for having been together for so many years.

But there were other things that worried him even more.

After thinking for a moment, he called Chanel over.

"Your Highness, do you have any orders?" Chanel asked curiously.

"The next time you go to the theater, you will find a way to tell my cousin that I will attend the funeral of my teacher, Count Dietrich Stein." Aigron whispered to the other party, "The time and place Count will definitely If it's written on the obituary, he just needs to pay more attention to the newspaper."

"Okay, Your Highness." Chanel nodded slightly.

But at this time, she seemed a little hesitant, "However, it is a funeral after all..."

"Because it's a funeral, it's a good opportunity." Aegron replied impatiently, "The Count intends to hold a big funeral, so he will definitely accept mourning from all walks of life. At that time, my cousin will be among the mourners, and no one will be able to. Knowing who he is, of course, no one will care who he is, and when I greet the mourner and the mourners, no one will find it strange."

"It makes sense for you to say so." Chanel thought for a while, then nodded, "Okay, I will tell that to His Highness."

"You will definitely think that this is a bit inhumane." Aegron smiled bitterly. "Yes, it is indeed a bit inhumane, but we are not the time to talk about human feelings. I have to do some things that are sorry for others."

After a pause, he added in a low voice, "Now what is entangled in me is already a dead end, and the people around me have poured too much emotion into me and placed too many bets, they are the biggest in their lives. My success may be based on my success... so they won't easily allow me to step out of their plans, they'll try their best to tame me—"

"What do you mean?" Chanel asked hastily. "Will they be against you?"

"No, it's not against me, on the contrary, they think it's for my good." Aegron smiled bitterly, "This matter is about to go crazy, and while everything can be salvaged, I hope to be freed as soon as possible - I want to Get away before the wedding so that everyone can get down the stairs. If the marriage does come true and then I run away, then Teresa... gosh, she'll be the laughing stock of society ... She should not bear such a price!

If I don't care what Teresa is like, that's fine, but I don't think I can get her to this extent, so..."

Aigron looked at Chanel.

"I understand, Your Highness!" Chanel nodded heavily.

For some reason, she was also full of energy.