Eagle’s Glory

For a time, the room fell into silence, and only Chanel's cry echoed, which made the listener feel extremely sad.

And from her crying, Aegron vaguely understood something.

"Prince Eugene entrusted Chanel to take care of me before she left Bavaria, right?" he whispered to Princess Augusta.

"It's not that specific. After all, no one knows if Chanel can get close to you." His sister-in-law shook his head, "The prince just wished her good luck before parting, and hoped that she would give her a chance when she had a chance. Your little consolation - of course, in hindsight, she did better than my husband expected, much better."

Aegron was moved, and he couldn't help but sigh. "I'm very grateful for this kindness... The world is hot and cold. Under the circumstances at that time, being able to think of me and giving me some help as much as possible is enough to reflect the noble character of the prince."

"He has always been such a person, that's why he is respected by all of us." For this compliment, the lady was not humble, but nodded with a smile. "You know, I didn't agree to this marriage from the very beginning, it was just because my father wanted to please Napoleon back then, so he facilitated this marriage. I had to fulfill my obligations, so I reluctantly agreed... Before I got married I was full of grief and only felt like I was going to be a sacrifice in my life, but soon I found out that I was so wrong - I found my husband was gentle and thoughtful, and he was bright and heroic, more than all those The king and grandson must be strong! So I thank fate that I became Madame de Beauharnet by accident. Everyone said that the revolution was a nightmare, but for me it contributed to my happiness. "

While speaking, a smile of nostalgia slowly appeared on the face of the lady, and her eyes became blurred, as if she was reminiscing about the happy time she had spent with her husband.

Aigron and Teresa looked at each other, and both felt a little embarrassed.

It can be seen that the death of a middle-aged husband is the most painful blow in her life. Although she seems to behave the same as usual now, she can talk and laugh in front of Aegron, but the flame in her heart seems to have been extinguished. , only when we talk about the past again, will the light bloom again in the eyes.

Aigron knew that in the original historical line, after the death of Prince Eugene in 1824, Princess Augusta did not remarry, but lived alone for another 27 years, and did not die until 1851, even more than her children. A few live longer.

For her, the 27 years after her life have only been a lonely life of witnessing the death of her loved ones again and again, which is indeed not wonderful.

And although Teresa didn't know all this, she was also infected with grief.

She glanced at the young man secretly. Aigron, who had been dressed up to visit his sister-in-law today, looked so handsome and lovely, but in this lovely body, there was a firm will and talent unmatched by ordinary people. After marrying him, how could his happiness be less than that of Princess Augusta?

If in the future, I lost my husband in the middle of my life... Thinking of this, Teresa shuddered and didn't dare to think about it anymore.

She would never accept such a result. Just by imagining it, she felt that she would never see any color for the rest of her life.

So she made up her mind that she must do everything she can to protect Aegron, help him realize his career, and let the marriage of the two continue happily and happily, until after the gray hair, surrounded by children and grandchildren. Farewell to the world one after another.

This is the life she wants.

Aigron didn't notice his wife's psychological activities, and his attention was still on Princess Augusta. "Ma'am, I believe that your marriage with Prince Eugene is a good story, and it is also the most loving couple among those political marriages that Emperor Napoleon facilitated. He may not have such motives, but he undoubtedly facilitated your marriage. Happiness--"

"It doesn't seem like it's wrong to say that, but I don't have the opportunity to thank him again..." Madam said with a slightly teasing smile.

Then, Princess Augusta asked about Aigron's previous experience, including his experience growing up in Schönbrunn Palace, and his experience in Greece for more than a year, and occasionally lamented or exclaimed.

However, Aigron could also see that Madam was not really interested in these topics, she was just receiving her out of courtesy and finding topics to chat with herself, and he was quite familiar with this kind of social rules, so he didn't say anything. Instead, he described his own experience in a humorous and ridiculed manner, and occasionally interspersed with some interesting things he encountered, which made the wife laugh again and again, and the guests and hosts enjoyed themselves for a while.

However, while chatting and laughing, Aegron also found that his wife suddenly seemed to have something on his mind, and her eyes were a little erratic, with a look of hesitating to speak.

Aegron thought that his wife wanted to help him - and out of his respect for his adopted brother, he was willing to do everything he could to help his adopted brother's widow.

"Do you have anything else to tell me?" So Aegron asked proactively, "If there is, please don't hesitate, I will do my best, and I am full of honor."

Seeing Aegron being so direct, Princess August no longer hesitated. "It's not really a big deal, Aegron. It's just that I remembered that my husband talked about you significantly more in the two years before he died - and, as he was dying, after saying goodbye to our family, He also spoke about you on purpose."

"What's the matter?" Agron suddenly became interested.

"He blessed me and the children, and arranged for his own inheritance. He even arranged what relics the servants and friends should receive next, and for you, he also wants to leave something behind." Mrs. answer.

Then, the lady's face was a little embarrassed, "I'm sorry, I didn't mention it to other people before, and I'm only now talking about it, because there were all kinds of concerns at the time, and when my husband passed away, I was hit hard, so I didn't pay much attention to it when I was busy. This thing is..."

"It's okay, ma'am." Agron smiled and shook his head, expressing that he didn't mind. "The me now is not the me I used to be. I have already sat in front of you and am qualified to receive the gift of my righteous brother from you."

Of course Aigron could hear what Madam really meant—Prince Eugene was still in Schönbrunn Palace when he passed away, and her personal freedom and freedom of communication were greatly restricted. It was impossible for her to contact herself. It's normal for things to be forgotten.

Then, Aegron went straight in, "What exactly is he trying to give me?"

"It doesn't look like anything important...just some documents." Princess August replied with a wry smile, "He told me before his death that he sealed some documents in a box, if you can't be freed again. , then let those documents be sealed forever until they are forgotten by the world; if you can fly freely one day, then let me give you the box together with the documents - that box, I did not open it according to his instructions, but only with his The relic is put together, and if you are interested, I can give it to you today."

"I am very grateful for the generosity of my righteous brother, and I am very happy to accept his gift on his deathbed." Aegron replied immediately, "No matter what he gave me, for me, it is a gift worth saving for a lifetime."

Aegron's words were not polite. He didn't expect that besides Emperor Napoleon, there were people who were still talking about him before his death. With this friendship, he would be happy to accept this gift no matter what it was.

"Okay, let's go over together, I'll give it to you with my own hands." Princess August suggested immediately.

Aigron was also unequivocal, stood up immediately, and then made a gesture of please lead the way.

The lady stood up, then took Aegron out of the reception room, and went upstairs along the stairs. Although Teresa was full of curiosity, because the lady obviously only wanted to follow her husband's last wish and only give her the "gift" Her husband was alone, so she had to stay in her original position with curiosity, waiting for her husband's return.

After Aigron and Princess August went up the stairs, they walked along the corridor to the door of a room, and then she opened a room.

Aegron looked inside and found that this room had desks and bookshelves, and a large number of documents.

"This is his former study." Princess August explained to him softly. "After he passed away, I left everything as it was."

Although, she led the way in.

Aegron followed and walked in, and he quickly noticed that the room was dust-free, fairly clean, and there was no musty smell in the air.

Although the madam didn't say it, it is conceivable that this room has been meticulously cleaned and cleaned since the death of Prince Eugene - perhaps, the madam still comes here often to reflect on the bits and pieces of the past with her husband.

For a moment, he felt a little disappointed in his heart.

Under his gaze, Madame walked to a cabinet and opened the cabinet with the key. The cabinet was filled with documents and manuscript papers, which seemed to be used to preserve the manuscripts of Prince Eugène when he wrote his memoirs.

In the creaking sound, she took out a small box from the pile of documents, and then handed it to Aegron.

"That's what he said."

Aigron's eyes suddenly became serious, he stretched out his hand and solemnly took the box from his wife's hand.

Aegron looked at it from the outside. The wooden box was quite light, and there was no decoration on it. It looked unremarkable, and the box was deliberately affixed with a gel seal. No one has ever opened it.

"Can I open it?" Aigron whispered.

"Of course, it's yours from now on—because it was originally given to you by my husband," replied the lady with a smile, "and since he left it to you on purpose, I don't need to Look, you can open it yourself later. Although I don't know what is inside, I hope it can help you now. If so, my husband's spirit in heaven will also feel relieved. "

After speaking, she nodded slightly, then walked out of the room, leaving Aegron alone in the room.

Aegron deeply admired his wife's manners and manners. If she hadn't loved her husband deeply, how could she have achieved this step?

And after she left, Aigron was the only one left in the study.

The room returned to the usual silence for a while, and Aegron was puzzled and a little expectant, as if he could hear his own heartbeat.

What can the deceased Prince Eugene give him, and he must entrust him so solemnly before his death

He was already intrigued.

He tore the seal of the gel, then pushed open the box's clasp and opened the box.

The moment the box was opened, there was no jewels—it really wasn't any precious jewels, it was really just some paper.

Of course, even without those, Aigron was not disappointed.

He put the box on the desk and patiently opened the papers.

The passage of time has made them a little yellowish, and the handwriting on them is also a little blurry, but this does not prevent Aegron from reading.

The handwriting on it is strong and powerful, and it can be seen that it is from the hand of a general who has been in the army for many years.

The above content was even more unexpected by Aegron.

"Dear Aiglon, or rather His Majesty the King of Rome, when I wrote this manuscript, I could not tell whether I was in despair or anticipation, because I do not know if you will actually be able to read it.

But fate is so mysterious and unpredictable, people go up and down, one day in the clouds, the other day is irreversible - I am a first-hand experience.

Therefore, even though everything is so desperate at the moment, I still stubbornly hold on to a glimmer of hope. I look forward to the day when you will be able to walk in front of me, or in front of my family, and take it from me or my family. it, and use it to get what you deserve.

I don't know how much it will do to you, and even now I don't expect you to risk your life for a hopeless cause, I just hope that after losing your country and your throne, you, my poor Brother-in-law, to be able to have those things that are the last remaining and should belong to you..."

Aegron quietly flipped through the manuscripts, and time passed without knowing it.

In an instant, Aegron suddenly realized.

That's right... Prince Eugene should know more than his mother.

In the imperial era, Prince Eugene had been serving as the Governor of Italy, acting on behalf of Emperor Napoleon to handle most of the affairs of the Kingdom of Italy——

He knew, and he was willing to tell himself that even when he was dying, he never thought about taking those things for himself or passing them on to his family, he firmly believed that it belonged to him.

Aegron raised his head, looked at the ceiling, and seemed to be looking at the spirit in the sky that might not exist at all.

"Thank you, my righteous brother!"

Up to now, he can no longer care about any treasures - but, he wants to get back everything that he has lost, and nothing can be excepted.