Eagle’s Glory

"I will tell him that I will never live up to his expectations." Aegron solemnly promised Teresa.

This was really what was on his mind.

If there is someone in Austria that he has a special fondness for, besides Sophie and Theresa, it is only the Archduke Karl and his wife.

This kind of affection is not just because they are their future parents-in-law, but also because of the way they treat themselves——

After the court put the marriage on the agenda, Archduke Karl valued him very much and tried to help him, trying to help him integrate into the upper class of the Austrian Empire and prepare for the future.

When he visited the manor, the couple also welcomed him warmly, almost treating him like a nephew.

Not only did they prepare a generous dowry for their daughters for their future needs, but they also sincerely hoped that they could be successful.

Since he came to Schönbrunn Palace, he has never felt this kind of love from his elders and placed high hopes on it from his grandfather, the emperor, and even less from his mother. Instead, he got it from the couple.

He has always had a good memory, so he remembered every piece of it and could feel their kindness.

He is also a normal person, and he also has a normal person's psychology. Is there any gratitude for them?

It's a pity that because of fate's tricks, he finally chose to live up to this kindness. When he fled Vienna, he was ready to break with everything here.

But it is impossible to say that there is no guilt in my heart.

However, it was also because of fate that everything took a turn. Teresa used her courage and persistence to reunite this broken marriage - that is to say, this couple will become him again in the future. father-in-law.

And this also means that he has the opportunity to repay their kindness to him.

He remembered that at that time, Archduke Karl hoped that he would be able to hold power and encourage him to pursue fame and fortune, and become the pillar of the empire; but at that time, in order to avoid suspicion, he had to hide his ambitions and pretended not to be interested in fame and fortune. , I think this also made him a little disappointed.

And now, isn't he just building a career? Archduke Karl should feel relieved when he sees such an aggressive self.

There is no doubt that what he has done will arouse the anger of the old father. He must still hate and curse himself, but as long as he accepts the reality in time, he will eventually forgive.

Then he can be proud of his son-in-law's achievements.

So, even for this, you must succeed yourself, and the winner can get all forgiveness.

Since arriving on the island of Monte Cristo, Teresa has not sent a message home, so her parents must have been waiting eagerly. Aigron could imagine that after Teresa's letter arrived, it would be How much turmoil in their lives.

In the same way, when they received the letter, the Austrian officials would probably receive information about themselves at the same or even faster rate.

Thinking of Metternich's expression at that time, Aigron couldn't help but feel a bad taste in his heart.

What the Austrian official will react next, he is sure in his heart - that is, continue to stand still and observe the situation.

At best, this is called strategic concentration; at worst, it is because Austria's strength is not enough to dominate the entire situation, so it has to be on the defensive side, and is only willing to passively accept moves and choose its own response according to changes in the situation. .

His grandfather and Metternich were the powers who most wanted to "maintain the status quo", because they vaguely knew that it was already very difficult for the Habsburg dynasty to maintain the current ancestral business. Any changes to the status quo, perhaps In the end, the aging Habsburg dynasty will be damaged, so it is the best choice to leave everything intact and keep the current interests.

Likewise, among the great powers, Austria has the least interest in Greece, and they have the least incentive to interfere in everything here, preferring to observe the actions of others before deciding their own.

Aegron knew even more that his grandfather's wish might be fulfilled for a while, but it could not be fulfilled forever.

This is the way the world is. If countries cannot advance, they will retreat. If they only want to maintain the status quo, they will easily fall into a situation of clinging to their shortcomings. However, the 19th century happened to be the time when European civilization was making the fastest progress. .

However, when countries were developing rapidly and their national strength was expanding, Austria remained the same, limping due to various internal problems, and finally, in the revolutionary fire that swept Europe in 1848, everything Metternich worked so hard to manage collapsed into Wuyou, even himself, had to flee in a hurry amid the roar of the Viennese, and sadly bid farewell to the political arena.

They represent an old era, left on the stage only because of historical accident, barely maintaining the shelf of the past by the prestige of the Vienna system and the Holy Alliance, when the tide comes, the castle on the beach can only be gone in the end None exist.

The new era was created by my generation, and it should be grasped by myself, so just wait... he thought to himself with a little pride.

Seeing Aegron's contemplative and proud look, Teresa looked at him with interest, although she didn't know what he was thinking.

Her Highness looks like this is what she likes to see the most.

How much tactful wisdom resides in this lovely head! Thank God for letting me be by my side to witness it all.

After a moment of silence, Agron nodded to Teresa in farewell.

"Okay, Teresa, I have to go, you can rest well... I'll be back with you at night."

Then, he changed his clothes and walked out of the bathroom.

"Your Majesty, have you rested?" Chanel, who was waiting outside the door, immediately greeted him and asked him in a low voice. "I'm sorry, I just made my own decision and let Her Royal Highness Theresa come in... I must have not disturbed you?"

Although her expression was very calm, Aigron still heard a little hidden depression.

"Chanel, you don't have to take responsibility. Teresa did it herself. Can you still resist?" He smiled and comforted the other party, "Also, I'm very happy, this is a very interesting experience. It's a pity that it hinders I couldn't do anything more out of line with my promise to Teresa...but I think it added to our anticipation and fun."

Chanel lowered her head, and after a while, she asked in a voice as thin as a mosquito.

"Your Majesty, what about me? Don't you want to take care of me again?"

"Huh?" Agron's smile froze.

"It is true that I cannot be compared with Her Royal Highness, and I have never overestimated my ability to enjoy the same treatment as Her Royal Highness. For me, it is my greatest luck to stay by your side. But...but... The more Chanel spoke, the more distressed he became, and he almost choked up, "This is both an honor and a torment for me. Obviously I shouldn't think about it too much, but every day I see His Highness and you so harmonious, I'm a little scared...because This is so fitting that it seems that there is no place for others, and when I think that you may ignore me in the future, when I think that my happiness has come to an abrupt end... I can't express my fear."

As he said that, Chanel covered his mouth and cried silently, "Your Majesty, I'm sorry I shouldn't spoil you at this time, but I'm really feeling a little uncomfortable... Am I being too arrogant? If so, Please reprimand me severely and let me put aside these frivolous thoughts."

Aigron watched silently, not knowing what to say for a while.

Since Teresa came to her side, Chanel could only stand silently on the side, seeing the two of them as glued together, it must be impossible to say that there is no jealousy in her heart.

He couldn't help raising his hand and patted Chanel's shoulder lightly.

"Chanel, believe me, since I said that you can stay by my side as long as you like, then I will never leave you..." He comforted the other side in a low voice, "Also, I didn't say that we It's all over between us."

"What do you mean?" Chanel raised his head and looked at him in surprise.

"I still have too many things to do right now, let me finish what I need to do." Aigron smiled slightly, "When everything is over, I will fulfill your wishes. Don't be afraid, I never have Treating you as something that can be discarded at will after use, to me, your weight is very heavy... In other words..."

He lengthened his voice, then patted Chanel's forehead lightly, "I do still have you in my heart, and I will never forget what you have done for me."

"Your Majesty..." Chanel choked again.

However, a long-lost smile appeared on her face.

"Then I can rest assured... As long as you still have my presence in your heart, that's enough."

"So don't be childish now, I don't have time to deal with this kind of trouble." Aegron shrugged, deliberately making himself look serious, "Besides Teresa, someone else came to me just now. ?"

"The Count of Monte Cristo came to you just now," Chanel replied immediately. "I told him that you were taking a bath and didn't want anyone to disturb him, so he went back temporarily, but he asked me to tell you that Panos-Colokotronis has brought someone here and is waiting for you to attend the banquet at any time. "

The stagnating worries in Chanel's heart seemed to have been swept away, and he regained his usual vitality and alertness.

"Very good." Aegron nodded indifferently, "Now I am full of energy, and some of my spirits are dealing with this group of people."

After he finished speaking, he left Chanel where he was and waited for Teresa, while he walked along the corridor and returned to the suite where he lived.

At the door, he saw the long-awaited Edmund Dantes.

"Your Majesty." As soon as he saw the young man, he immediately stepped forward and saluted.

"Edmund, I'm sorry to keep you waiting." Aegron nodded to him, "I took a break to chase away the exhaustion of the journey. How do you see me now?"

"You are radiant now, and you seem more graceful than when I saw you during the day," replied Edmund Dantes, half compliment, half heart, "I think you are the most monarchy I have ever seen. No one - except your father."

"That's because you didn't have the chance to meet a few kings!" Aegron couldn't help laughing.

He doesn't reject being complimented, especially by a 'protagonist' like Edmund Dantes, which brings him great joy.

However, he also knew in his heart that nothing could be done with compliments alone.

"Okay, then take me there." Aigron made a gesture, "I hope these Greeks are as sensible as you."

"Please come with me." Edmund Dantès turned around immediately, and then took Aigron straight out of the suite, all the way to the lobby downstairs of the hotel - where today's banquet was held.

During this short journey, several guards standing guard raised their guns and saluted Aegron, and Aegron nodded in response.

After checking into the hotel, the defense here was taken over by Aigron's own men.

The captain of his guard, Andre Davout, and carefully selected guards guarded his bedroom and the key points around the hotel. The guards were very strict, which also gave Aegron enough confidence.

They did their duty and strictly checked every guest coming and going to the hotel, even Panos-Kolokotronis himself, who was checked before he was allowed in.

For Aigron, his personal safety is not only about him, but also about the rise and fall and fate of the Bonaparte family, so sloppy is absolutely not allowed.

Under the guidance of Edmund Dantes, Aigron came all the way to the hall.

At this time, the hall has been refurbished, and there are lanterns everywhere, all kinds of fruits, meat and dishes are placed on the table, and the candlelight everywhere makes the surroundings bright.

At this time, it was already crowded with people, they were wearing all kinds of clothes and their expressions were different, but they all stopped their conversation at the moment when the young man arrived, and then focused on the young man. on the person.

He was not excited about the big scene, because he had seen too many brilliant scenes with his grandfather in Schönbrunn Palace.

These scenes are completely incomparable to the splendid halls in the Schönbrunn Palace, let alone the majestic scenes of the imperial dignitaries welcoming the emperor, but at this moment, the young people get a strange sense of satisfaction.

After more than ten years of dormancy, he finally has his number one figure in the European power field. Even if only some poor local tyrants are present at this time, it also means that he has become a powerful person. People, his words and deeds will be listened to with breathless attention by these people, and they are all eager to get benefits from themselves.

However, these are not enough, far from enough, completely unable to satisfy his restless heart...

Under everyone's attention, he walked proudly to the center of the hall, and then looked around at all the people present.

"Thank you for coming." Then, he spoke confidently. "I know what you are looking forward to, and I can assure you that when you see me at this moment, you will have the best chance in your life!"