Eagle’s Glory

"...It's easy for you, because he's a very kind person."

Haidai was ignorant, but judging from the performance of the person opposite, she had instinctively felt the goodwill of the other person.

She vaguely felt that maybe her destiny would be completely different in the future, and she would no longer have to be as lonely as before.

After appeasing Heide, Edmund Dantès has no more nostalgia. For him, his mission of coming here has been completed, and now he should go back as soon as possible, so as not to have many long nights.

"Allow me to say goodbye to Mr. Ambassador—" He turned to look at von Mayrhofen, "I hope to leave Istanbul as soon as possible."

Von Mayrhofen was not at all surprised by the decision of the Count of Monte Cristo, he nodded immediately.

"Okay, I'll take you to see the ambassador now."

Soon, they left Haidai still ignorant for the time being, and then walked together to meet the ambassador in the small garden of the embassy.

"Mr. Ambassador, on behalf of my lord, I would like to express my most sincere thanks to you." As soon as he saw him, Edmund Dantes thanked him with the most sincere attitude, "If it weren't for your help, his vision would not have been possible. It will never be so easy to achieve.”

"No thanks, it's just mutual benefit, and we are also grateful to him for his help." Ambassador von Genz replied calmly, "I had anticipated that you were going to leave, so in the name of sending a letter to Prime Minister Metternich, I prepared A ship, and you can mix in with that kid as a member of our embassy—the Turks are so overwhelmed and begging for us right now, so they won’t embarrass us, and I don’t expect you to be hindered.”

Seeing that the ambassador had arranged things so well, Edmund Dantes was even more relieved.

"Okay, everything depends on you." After a while, he asked hesitantly, "By the way, Mr. Ambassador, I suddenly thought of a question-if His Majesty uses the banner of Grand Duchess Ioannina next, Then the sultan's monarchs and ministers must guess that the real buyer of Haidai is us, then they... will they take anger on you? Will they... cause you any trouble?"

It's hypocritical to ask if it will cause me trouble after I have already done it... The ambassador thought to himself.

But this kind of hypocrisy is part of diplomacy, so he wasn't angry.

"It takes time for the news to go back and forth. I think when the sultan's monarchs and ministers know about this, they will no longer care about Ioannina..." The ambassador laughed mockingly, "At the speed of the Russians' advance, Within a month, I am afraid they will threaten Varna, and then approach Adrianople. All they can do at that time is to beg the West to mediate quickly, how dare they do anything to us?"

The ambassador still didn't say a word - since the situation has reached this point, there will inevitably be major changes in Turkey's territory.

Since the Duke of Reichstedt could not get the crown of Greece, he must need a consolation to calm his mind. This "consolation" Austria can't give and doesn't want to give, so let this crumbling Turkey give it - anyway, it can It is a great grace to let it live.

Edmund Dantes didn't know what the ambassador was thinking, but from the ambassador's calm attitude, he had confirmed that the situation was under control, so he didn't worry too much.

"Since you have an opinion in your heart, it's all the better." Edmund Dantès bowed again, "Mr. Ambassador, goodbye! I wish you all the best in the future."

"Say ok to Princess Teresa for me. I didn't expect this little girl to have such courage. It's a pity...hey, she used her courage outside of the motherland!" The ambassador shook his head here. Shaking his head, he seemed a little disapproving.

Until now, he still thought that Duke Reichstedt did this with Princess Teresa's dowry.

But at this point, he knew it was useless to talk too much, so he could only wave goodbye.

After saying goodbye to the ambassador, Edmund Dantès returned to the room just now, and Haide was still waiting here timidly.

At the moment, Edmund Dantès is very proud, and he knows that his task is about to be a complete success.

It was because he was in a good mood that he looked at Haidai with a particularly soft look.

"Little girl, are you ready?" he asked, "I'm taking you out of here."

"Where are you going?" Haide asked with some caution and some anticipation.

"Go to your real buyer," Edmund Dantes replied immediately. "Go where you will be a ruler..."

Haidee blinked, not understanding the second half of his sentence at all, but it didn't matter.

Edmund Dantès held out his hand to her, and Haidé winked, then reached out and took his hand.

This hand, thin and slender, can't help but give birth to a caring heart.

She's only a child after all... thought Edmund Dantes.

Fate has tortured her and made her lose everything, and from now on, everything will be different - she will enjoy the glory she never had.

At this moment, von Mayrhofen opened the door and informed the Count of Monte Cristo that he could leave, so he resolutely took Heide by the hand and walked out of the room.

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Ever since he said goodbye to Edmund Dantes, Aigron has been thinking about his mission.

He was not worried about the safety of his trip, because he knew in his heart that according to the custom, Edmund Dantes should easily get Heide and bring him back.

What he is struggling with is how to position the relationship between Heide and Edmund Dantes?

In the original work of "The Count of Monte Cristo", there is no need to struggle with this issue at all. Haiti is infatuated with her master, and eventually becomes a year-long love with him, and the two travel the world together.

But the current environment is decidedly different - Edmund Dantes came out a few years in advance, and in his mind, there is nothing to replace the weight of that fiancee Mercedes in his heart.

Moreover, Haidai is only ten years old now, she doesn't understand any relationship issues at all, and a gentleman like Edmund Dantès would not have any love for such a young child at all.

What's more, this time, in theory, Haidai's buyer is herself...

More importantly, he was going to canonize Heide as the Grand Duchess of Ioannina, and use it as a puppet to rule the Ioannina region. If she was to be married to Edmund Dantes, the political influence would be too great. It's too big, so you can't help but weigh it carefully.

He thought about this question for a long time, and after thinking about it, he had no clue. In the end, he made a common practice when most people have no clue——

Just go with the flow.

Anyway, Haidai fell into his hands, and she could arrange whatever she wanted at that time. After a few years, she would grow up, and it would depend on the situation.

Days passed, and he was anxiously waiting for the results.

And one night, he finally received a report that the Count of Monte Cristo had returned.

Agron, who was having dinner with Teresa, was instantly ecstatic, so he ordered the count to be brought over, and he wanted to summon him immediately.

As he expected, the Count of Monte Cristo came with a little girl this time.

In the shadow of the candlelight, the two of them came to the dining table together and accepted the inspection of the two highnesses.

The little girl's footsteps were very light, and there was almost no sound. She was wearing a white dress. Because her skin was pale and thin, she was like a floating ghost. She looked at the young man in front of her timidly but full of doubts.

From Edmund Dantes' respectful performance, she wisely realized that the young man in front of her was her real buyer.

Therefore, although this young man looked gentle and had a very friendly attitude, she just stood there in fear, and did not dare to let out the air, for fear of angering the new "master".

At this time, Aigron also looked at the pale and thin girl in front of him, but couldn't hide her natural beauty, and then looked at Edmund Dantes.

"Edmund - you've done a great job!"

After complimenting, he made a gesture, "Take her to sit down with us, we will have dinner together."

Of course, Edmund Dantès would not refuse this favor, and he immediately took Haide to the table with him.

Haidai felt like she was on pins and needles, she couldn't understand what the people present were saying, and she didn't know what to do.

However, looking at the sumptuous meal on the table and smelling the fragrance wafting from the food, she almost forgot all her worries and fears, leaving only the most instinctive desires of human beings in her mind.

She hadn't had a good meal for a long time.

Both Agron and Teresa were born in the royal family and grew up in the palace. The food they eat here can only be described as simple by their standards, but it is very difficult for Haidai, who just got rid of his slave status. Said, this is a feast that she has not dared to imagine for many years.

"Let's eat." Aigron made another gesture, then looked at Haide with a smile, "Eat more, little girl."

Haide couldn't understand Aegron's words, but judging from the friendly attitude of the young man, she guessed that she could eat it.

So, driven by hunger, she no longer had any scruples. She directly grabbed a roasted lamb chop with her hand and stuffed it into her mouth, then took a big bite of the creamed cake, and then scooped it with a spoon. Spoon of pumpkin soup.

The eating appearance of Hu Shi Hai Sei quickly made her choke, and she couldn't help coughing, but she kept stuffing things into her mouth while coughing.

This devoured look made Aigron and Edmund Dantes laugh a little.

Teresa couldn't bear to see it, and let out a sigh.

"Poor child, she must have suffered too much!"

Then, she stood up and sat next to Hai Dee, then picked up the cutlery and cut the food into small pieces for her, and then began to feed Hai Dee.

After eating a little, Haidai began to wake up, and then she did not dare to act recklessly, and obediently allowed the girl to manipulate herself, eating food bit by bit, and then drinking soup to moisten her throat every short period of time, finally. No more gaffes.

And while they were eating, Aigron and Edmund Dantes talked.

"It looks like your trip is going much smoother than I thought."

"Yes, Your Majesty. This is all due to the cooperation of Ambassador von Genz," Edmund Dantes replied. "He thinks that Austria needs your cooperation this time, so he is happy to make it easy for you. And He believes that indirect rule in the manner of Grand Duchess Ioannina may be a mutually acceptable outcome."

Aegron nodded secretly in his heart.

He knew in his heart that Ambassador von Genz, as Metternich's confidant, also hated the Empire at the time, and he carried out many diplomatic conspiracies against Napoleon, and he had not shown any kindness to himself over the years.

However, what happened back then was that year, and what is happening now is now. Everyone decides their actions based on their position. There is no hatred or hatred.

Since he helped this time, he would accept it.

Because Haide doesn't speak French now, the two of them have no scruples and go straight to the point.

"You took her along the way, and you should know something about her—" Aigron asked again, "Do you think she is suitable for our plan?"

"I think she is very suitable." Edmund Dantes replied firmly, "She has a docile personality, and because she has suffered a lot before, her expectations for the future are very low, and she only hopes to meet someone who can It is enough to treat her master well... I think as long as we make good use of it, she can definitely play her due role, and she will not rebel against your will."

Aegron was a little disapproving of these words. People were fickle. The current low expectations did not mean that the future expectations were low. He did not dare to take it lightly.

But at least for now, everything is very ideal. He can drive and manipulate this child at will, and she will never have any opinion.

"If that's the case, then let's follow the original plan—" Aigron nodded, then looked at Haidai, "First of all, we must give her the education she deserves, so that she can communicate with us and respect us. We, and it's better to learn the etiquette knowledge that a female grand duke must have..."

"Leave this to me." Teresa, who had been busy feeding Heide, interrupted suddenly. "I think I can teach her."

"That's great, Teresa, I don't think anyone is more suitable than you—as long as you're not annoying," Aegron agreed immediately. "She'll be your student in the future."

"I will make her an excellent woman, and I think she has this potential." Teresa said enthusiastically, "Of course, first of all, she will respect us and obey your leadership."

As she said that, she smiled and winked with Haidee.

"Poor child, you won't have to suffer from hunger and cold from now on... We'll make it up to you."

Haidai was still ignorant. She didn't understand that the three people present were deciding her own destiny, and she didn't know who the person who bought her was and what she wanted to do.

But looking at Teresa's smile, she felt an inexplicable kindness, and the food stuffed in her belly also brought her a stable satisfaction at this moment, so she smiled sweetly, I'm glad I found a new home.

Aegron was also full of satisfaction at the moment, he picked up the glass to greet his favorite.

"cheers."