Eagle’s Glory

"In short, I will give him an answer that he is satisfied with."

Aegron's confident words made Maria feel a little suspicious.

She knew Metternich and knew that he was definitely not someone who could easily fool him, so it was absolutely impossible to impress him with just a few pretty words. She had to come up with something really useful that could make him feel that there was something in it. something worthwhile.

What will it be? She couldn't help but guess.

However, although her curiosity had been aroused, Maria still did not ask.

She knew in her heart that even though she could contact this young man because of Sophie, she was still an "outsider" from her standpoint.

Just like the last time he sneaked back to France without revealing a few words to himself, she is now sitting opposite him, but the tracks of their lives are too far apart.

"Then I wish you success." Maria replied coldly, "It's a pity that I won't be able to see Kristel this time, but according to Metternich, she is a very beautiful child, and she will definitely grow up when she grows up. Amazingly beautiful."

"I think so too." Agron nodded.

"What a disaster you have caused because of your greed for fun! God knows how it will end." Maria sighed, and seemed to be a little emotional, "However, for her, it is not enough to be able to love and live so intensely once. It's a life in vain. She told me that she has no regrets until now, just hope that you and your daughter are all well in the future. I know her, so I can assure you that these are from the heart, not a forced smile , she really misses the time she spent with you..."

Aegron had nothing to say and could only bow his head in response—in this matter, no matter how eloquent he was, he couldn't erase his own stain, and he owed her a lot.

If Sophie hated him now, or chose to forget him, he might have felt better, but she had neither hatred nor regret, which made Aegron even more ashamed.

"I'll definitely reunite us," he murmured, both as an answer and as if to himself.

"It's useless to say nice things." Maria sneered at him coldly. "What are you going to do? What can you do?"

"I'll have a chance when my career is successful—" Aegron replied subconsciously.

Then he found Maria sneering.

He suddenly recalled that they had had a similar conversation before leaving Bavaria, and at that time Maria had ruthlessly complained about him.

Yes, wait until "the career is successful", when will it be? Can their mother and daughter wait again?

He couldn't answer this question.

In an instant, the high spirits and complacency that he had accumulated before disappeared, and he shrugged and bent over, looking ashamed.

However, he was an actionist after all, and a moment of depression did not knock him down, and soon he regained his spirits. "You're right, it's useless to express emotion and apologize, we have to face the problem head-on-"

At this moment, the awning boat they were sitting on suddenly shook violently, interrupting Aigron's next words.

Aegron almost hit the chair and managed to maintain his balance. At this time, Maria was caught off guard and almost fell to the ground.

After all, Agron was agile, leaned forward subconsciously, and supported her shoulders, so that she did not fall.

Immediately he looked at the boatman outside the curtain, and cursed loudly in Italian. "what are you doing?"

Before the boatman could answer, a deafening cheer shook his eardrums.

Aigron followed the sound, opened the curtains and looked out the window, and found that the boat he was riding was trying to pass a stone pier bridge at this time, and because many other boats also wanted to pass, these boats could only pass. Slow down and get in line - that's why it jerks all of a sudden.

On the bridge, Aegron discovered that someone was throwing flowers down.

"What is this doing?" Aegron asked curiously to the boatman.

"Sir, this is a popular pattern here recently." The boatman turned his head and replied with a smile, "It is said that if a couple takes a cruise ship and crosses this bridge at a certain time, if they are blessed with flowers, then Their love will surely be blessed by the Lord and last forever."

After he finished speaking, he had a proud look on his face, "See how sensible I am, hurry up and reward me."

Aigron understood at this time, the boatman probably thought that the two of them were a young man and a lady who was having an affair—oh, what a romantic Italian.

Of course, in terms of the appearance of the two of them and the behavior when they got on the boat just now, it is indeed a bit "suspicious" - otherwise, why would a man and a widow squeeze in a small boat?

Moreover, Aigron is now dressed in oil and powder; Maria is not as luxuriously dressed as when she was in the Bavarian palace, but she is also beautifully dressed. Seeing their appearance, the boatman has this misunderstanding, and then wants to please them in exchange for some money. , is quite normal.

Aigron was a little embarrassed, but strangely he wasn't angry, he just glanced at Maria secretly.

Then he found that Maria was expressionless, as if she had other things on her mind.

Looking at her beautiful face, in a trance, Aigron confused her with her sister again.

Hey, if you are sitting on this boat with Sophie, this kind of blessing is appropriate... He sighed softly in his heart.

"You can let go." Just as he was thinking, Maria suddenly spoke.

Only then did Aigron realize that he was still holding on to the other's shoulder, and hurriedly retracted his hand, and then explained to her with a wry smile, "Sorry, Your Highness, I was a little rude just now... Please forgive me."

"It doesn't matter, I've seen you even more rude, it's nothing." Maria replied sarcastically.

So, the two returned to their sitting postures, and then enjoyed the beautiful scenery outside the window together.

In the bright sunshine, the petals fell one after another outside the window, and together with the shops on the shore and the busy market, the whole scene really made people feel relaxed and happy.

"How long are you going to stay here?" Maria asked.

"I can't stay here for a long time." Aegron replied quickly, "I will be leaving in about two days."

"Really? It's a busy person." Maria frowned.

However, she also understands that this young man has a special status and cannot stay in the land of right and wrong all the time - and he still has many important things to do, and it is impossible for him to travel here all the time.

"So, how about we hang out here these two days?" she suddenly suggested. "This city has a long history. It's rare for me to come here. I want to take a look... But I don't know anyone here. It's a bit boring to go shopping alone."

As if worried that Aegron would disagree, she took the initiative to give so many explanations, contrary to her usual bossy attitude.

However, this kind of worry is unnecessary. Aegron was overjoyed to have such an opportunity, and immediately nodded in agreement.

"It's my pleasure! You can just call me, and I'd be happy to be here with you."

Seeing his cheerful look, Maria couldn't help laughing.

And her face that has been tensed, the smile that is blooming at this moment, makes the small cabin seem to be a little more colorful.

"It turns out that you were also like a child..." She sighed softly.

"In terms of age, I'm not very old." Aigron replied. "And... whether it's her or you, I'm happy to please you like a child."

Maria first nodded subconsciously, then froze, and then suddenly looked at Aigron with a sneer.

"What, are you trying to replicate the previous method? Do you want to succeed again?"

"What you said is too much, how can you misinterpret my respect for you like this?" Aegron was a little guilty, and lowered his eyes in a hurry, showing grievance, "I am younger than you, and you still You have helped me so much, isn't it right for me to please you? Besides, you have a charm that ordinary people can't match, and I feel happy just sitting next to you."

"You're quite good at saying things like this, I really can't tell." Maria shook her head with a helpless look on her face, "If someone else is here, I will be surprised."

"Come on, others don't know, don't you know?" Aigron asked with a smile, "Since His Royal Highness Sophie has told you everything, then you should know that I have always been so friendly to those close to me. face-to-face..."

Maria was at a loss for words.

It's not that she thinks of her sister, but that she thinks of the current situation of the two of them.

She just got up and joked with this young man, and I have to say that it is really like a spring breeze, just as she had imagined in the past.

However, looking back, time has changed. Although she has not changed, this little prince is no longer the same as before.

"But who wants to be close to you?" Maria asked bitterly.

Agron didn't quite understand why Maria's mood suddenly fell from excitement, but he instinctively guessed that she might have suddenly thought of the awkward relationship between the two.

"If you weren't happy, you wouldn't have called me to your side on purpose." So Aegron pointed out the reality sternly, "You have the same character as her, and you have never tolerated sand in your eyes, let alone. If you hate me, you won't sit so close to me, and you won't invite me to accompany you on a tour."

Maria was a little flustered by Aegron's so blunt point, but she quickly returned to normal.

"I admit that because of my sister's affection for you, I do have a high opinion of you. But... Duke Reichstedt, please keep in mind our respective identities, and please grasp the balance between us, so that Only then can we not humiliate the reputation of our respective great families."

Hmph, it's you who called me to your side, and it's you who called me to control your senses. Do you think I'm a toy that can come and go when you call it?

A glimmer of anger flashed in Aegron's heart.

Of course he didn't know, this was a tangle in Maria's heart. She really didn't know how to position her relationship with this young man.

If she wants to let go completely, she is not very reconciled, so she will tease this lovely young man intentionally or unintentionally; but if she goes further, it seems that it is too late.

However, although he was angry, Aegron did not show this anger, but still seemed very considerate.

"Of course, you reminded me... I may have been a little too excited just now, please forgive me." He apologized a little embarrassingly, and then took the time to joke, "It's like two hedgehogs trying to get close. So, if they're all standing still, who can perfectly grasp a definite distance? I'll have to get close to you before I know how far to stand—"

"That's really bothering you." Maria laughed again, seeming to put aside the grudge just now.

Even though she knew that the kid's glibness was not true, Maria was still amused by the gleeful giggles.

After all - although this young man is not very old, he has already made great achievements. Looking at the king's family, how many people can be so flattered by him?

Seeing her giggling smile, Aigron felt another wave in his heart.

Like, really like it.

If it was in a large crowd or with other people present, maybe he wouldn't be so budding.

But now, in this small space, there are only the two of them. He can see her appearance, hear her voice, smell her scent... He can't dodge if he wants to, and it's impossible to get into trouble.

It would be great if it were Sophie... Aegron sighed in his heart.

Suddenly, a strange thought flashed in his mind.

The idea was vague at first, but gradually became clear.

He suddenly thought of an almost crazy idea, an idea that no one else had thought of.

Driven by this thought, he reached out his hand unconsciously and took Maria's hand.

"What are you doing?" Maria was a little surprised and wanted to break free, but looking at the hot fire in the young man's eyes, she was at a loss for a while.

"You and her really look alike, both in appearance and behavior." Aegron suddenly sighed, "Even someone like me who has been with her for a while is not so easy to tell apart."

"You bastard!" Maria's snarl and embarrassed look answered him.

Only then did he realize that his actions and these words might remind Maria of the way he "distinguished" their sisters when the two of them first met.

As far as identity is concerned, Maria is a noble princess, but she is obviously not trained and has no strength. In theory, he wants to do something, and no one seems to be able to stop him.

But now he's not trying to replicate his amazing feat, but...

"Your Highness, maybe we can exchange the two of you sisters."