Eagle’s Glory

"Okay, Theresa."

Although Aegron was a little surprised by her request, his tone was quite relaxed and casual.

When chatting with Her Royal Highness, I can really feel a kind of happiness like a spring breeze.

Although he didn't meet her many times, he could feel that she was humble and introspective, kind-hearted, but not too naive. She could face reality but pursue her goals. She was really an interesting person.

Even without any utilitarian purpose, making friends with her should be a pleasant experience.

"Thank you for your cooperation—" Her Royal Highness suddenly smiled slyly. "Then should I--should I call you Franz or Aigron?"

Aigron remembered at this time that Teresa had heard the nickname from Princess Sophie that night. Then I thought of the unpleasant conversation between the two at the time.

"Well... as you like, you can call it whatever you like." Aegron smiled reluctantly. "Actually, I suggest that your name be Franz, because this is the name given to me by His Majesty the Emperor's edict."

"Then my name is Agron," Teresa replied. "Compared to the forcibly given name, calling you Aegron should make you feel better."

Agron didn't understand what Teresa was thinking, but since she had already said so, there was no need for him to object - and he really didn't like the name Franz, unless it was used in Franz -In the case of Memmingen.

"Okay, we'll settle it like this." Her Royal Highness nodded with a smile, and then bowed slightly to him, "Aigron, your friend Teresa salutes you~"

"Hahahaha." Agron was a little surprised at first. He didn't expect Teresa to be so funny, so he couldn't help laughing softly when he came back to his senses. "I also salute the beautiful and lovely Teresa."

The two laughed together, and suddenly the atmosphere became much more harmonious.

This may not be surprising to Teresa, but for Aegron, it is a completely novel experience. This time in his life, he has lived in Schönbrunn Palace for more than ten years, although he is surrounded by people who have good intentions for him. There are also many people, but the relationship between them is more of an "elder" or "teacher" position, but he has no friends of the same age.

In other words, he hadn't experienced the feeling of being a "friend" for a long, long time.

It feels really good.

It's a pity that he is destined to have little spare time to enjoy the happiness of friendship.

Just when he was silent, Her Royal Highness raised her head, looked at the woods and fields in the distance, and suddenly couldn't help sighing.

"God is really joking. France and Germany are only separated by the Rhine River. As a result, cultural customs and ways of doing things are completely different. It would be nice if we could balance it. We Germans are more cheerful, and French people are less frivolous. When combined, isn't everything just perfect?"

"There is never such a balance in the world, people always go from one extreme to the other." Aegron replied, "Elegance and frivolity are often separated by a thin line. It is difficult to ask a person to be both elegant and elegant. At the same time have the greatest self-control not to be frivolous, which is very difficult to achieve.”

"You're right, but I think there's still a way." Teresa thought for a while, then nodded, "After all, people can be raised from childhood, right? Oh... God !"

She seemed to suddenly think of something, and she sighed instantly, and then her face was reddish at first, and then instantly pale.

"What's the matter with you?" Aegron looked at her unpredictable expression curiously, as if watching a comic.

"It's nothing..." Teresa shook her head, then took a deep breath, and then withdrew her expression, making herself as serious as usual. "His Royal Highness, it's time for us to go back. I think Your Majesty and the others will be a little worried!"

"Well, it's really getting late." Aegron nodded, "Then let's go back."

"It's really interesting to chat with you, it's a pity that we can only stop here today." Teresa smiled wryly, "By the way, I have a request - what I told you was that I didn't talk to other people before. What people have said, or seldom told others, I want to ask you... Please keep it a secret for me, can you do it, Aegron?"

Agron was not surprised by Teresa's request.

After all, Teresa just criticized her country for being mediocre and uninteresting in front of her face. Someone on the street might say it doesn't matter, but in her capacity, it's really shameful to spread it out.

"Don't worry, I'll keep it a secret for you, just like you kept my remarks secret at the ball that day." He smiled graciously.

"Well, that's why we shared a secret." Teresa nodded heavily. "This should be the best gift between friends."

Just like that, the two ended their conversation and walked back along the road they just walked out of.

When they returned to the mansion, it was still as lively as before.

People gathered around the fireplace to chat, and sat around His Majesty the Emperor and the Empress. Some people told their stories about their travels around Europe, and they all listened carefully.

The narrator's experience and skills are good, so he made the journey interesting and occasionally caused a lot of laughter.

When he saw the boy and girl walking back into the living room, His Majesty the Emperor made a gesture to temporarily stop the story, and then he waved to the two of them.

"Come here, children, and sit here."

Then, he waved to the person next to him. "You guys go out first, I have something to say to these two children."

The people present followed His Majesty's will and left the living room one after another, so as not to delay His Majesty's instructions to the two His Royal Highnesses.

And of course the two of them obediently walked to the side of His Majesty the Emperor.

"Please sit down—" His Majesty the Emperor pointed to the vacant action, "You don't have to be so respectful tonight."

The boy and girl greeted each other first, and then sat in the vacant seats.

"Now, there are only members of our family left here." His Majesty the Emperor leaned back on the back of the chair, then showed a gentle smile, and asked the two of them, "You two little fellows, you were talking just now. Are you happy?"

"We had a great chat." Aegron replied briefly.

Teresa looked a little shy, and hesitated for a moment before speaking, "I have exchanged a lot of topics with His Highness, and I admire his intelligence."

"Okay, very good." His Majesty the Emperor smiled and nodded.

Then, he looked at Teresa again, "Teresa, you must know the reason why I came out this time and brought you and Franz with me. In all fairness, I hope this marriage can come true. It stands to reason. Come on, this kind of finger marriage only needs a word from me, but Teresa, your father has served the country for so many years, made great achievements, and is my younger brother, so he fought for a right with me, That is, the marriage can only take effect when you nod yourself, and at this point... I think you should be the most active princess in our family."

The words that His Majesty the Emperor said in front of everyone made Teresa flush with embarrassment for a while, and she couldn't even say a word. Even Aigron felt extremely embarrassed.

After all, he took the initiative to cooperate only for the plan, but he never thought of getting married so quickly.

Perhaps feeling the embarrassment of the atmosphere, His Majesty the Emperor smiled, "Don't be nervous, we're just here for fun tonight, even if we really want to decide something, it's not here, I just want to tell you what I think in my heart. That's it - you should just listen to the nagging of the elders."

Then, he let out another breath, "I'll be sixty years old soon, and my poor royal father is only forty-five years old, so God knows how many years I can continue to serve the Empire, I can only Every year is regarded as the last year. Franz's poem just now is right. Even if it is a pastime for the king, it is impossible to get rid of the fetters of the throne. This is their destiny. I use my life's energy to serve the empire, Although I can't say how good the results are, at least I have paid full enthusiasm - now I have nothing else to ask for, but just want to pave the way for the empire, and plan for an empire after I leave..."

The boy and girl looked at each other, although they all knew that His Majesty's words were inappropriate, but no one dared to interrupt.

Fortunately, His Majesty's sigh didn't last long, he quickly looked at Teresa again, and then said again, "Teresa, I hope you don't feel resentful about this turmoil, after all, you were born in our family. , Since you have enjoyed so much glory and wealth, you have to give something. Back then, my aunt and my daughter were both sent to France, and no one asked them for their opinions. In comparison, the pressure you are now under is already Lightest."

Then, he raised his hand again and pointed at the young man, "I watched Franz grow up, to be honest, I am quite satisfied with his performance all the time, he is the kind of man who can make elders feel Proud boy, and you've seen it yourself... so I want you to think about it."

Teresa lowered her head and did not dare to say a word, and His Majesty the Emperor looked at the young man again at this time.

"Franz, although the king must focus on state affairs, I still have some personal feelings after all. To be honest, when I first saw you, I couldn't help but take anger at you; but your father has changed For a cup of loess, sooner or later I will do the same, so what's the point of resentment?" His Majesty the Emperor smiled bitterly, "Although I don't know exactly what is in your mind, I think I have already I tried my best to treat you well, I think if you and Teresa really get married, then it will be the best result for you... At least, it should be enough to satisfy you, right?"

Aegron didn't answer either, he pretended to be shy.

"I'm not embarrassing you, I just hope to use this marriage to make the family truly become a family." His Majesty the Emperor suddenly became serious, "Franz, with your intelligence, if you get me If you give these to you, and then serve our country wholeheartedly, it will be a glorious future for you and Austria, right? Austria is your best destination now, and I believe you can recognize this.”