Flowers, Swords and France

With everyone watching, Charles hugged Charlotte and gave her a long kiss. It wasn't until a long time later that he released Charlotte's waist again.

Then, he held Charlotte's shoulders and looked at Charlotte's haggard face with heartache.

Then, he reached out his hand and gently touched Charlotte's slightly darkened eyes. "I'm sorry, I'm really sorry...Charlotte, please take a good rest later, and don't let yourself get sick..."

"If you don't make me sad anymore, I will get better." A rather sad smile appeared on Charlotte's face, "Otherwise, what's the point of saying a thousand words of comfort like this?"

"I'm sorry...I'm sorry..." Charles didn't know what to say now, so he could only hold her in his arms again and apologize without saying a word.

After so much hard work, Charlotte finally changed her mind and agreed to forgive Charles for this mistake and continue the engagement between the two... But, as Grandpa said, this is just the beginning, and the relationship between the two of them will continue. There are still decades of journey ahead of them, even longer than the years they have already traveled.

He is now finally able to understand this heavy burden and has decided to take this upcoming marriage seriously.

"Charlotte, I'm glad you can think clearly..." At this time, Marquis Treville coughed lightly, "Let me just say, after all, you are also a member of the family, so you will not be ignorant. In this case , we don’t need to say anything more, just prepare according to the conditions discussed before, I can To give you a guarantee, you will never be treated badly when you come to me. I have watched you grow up, and I can also give you what Philip can give you... Humph. If you are wronged by Charles in the future, just tell me and I will definitely break his legs!"

Marquis Treville's slightly humorous tone immediately relaxed the atmosphere in the room, and even Charlotte couldn't help but smile a little on her face.

"Uncle, you are right. Isn't that what marriage is all about? There will always be things that make people feel uneasy and quarrel. Charles and Charlotte are just experiencing in advance what we have experienced for many years. It's just life, so that's fine. It can help them make some mental preparations for their future lives, but there's no need to complain... Young people, quarrels are common, and they will calm down naturally if you leave them alone. If you force yourself to intervene, If you go in, the fight will get louder and louder, and it will get out of hand!"

"A good girl like Charlotte would not be so unreasonable." The old man shrugged nonchalantly, "As long as she is wronged, it must be Charles's fault, and I will never let him go."

In order to make Charlotte happy, the old man kept saying things to make Charlotte happy. As for the importance of his grandson and grandniece in his mind, the old man kept saying things that made Charlotte happy. I'm afraid even Charlotte knows it very well.

"Okay, Victor, stop making fun of young people. It's rare for you to come to my place. Come and have a meal here today." At this moment. Duke Treville, who had been silent for a long time, finally spoke, "I haven't talked to you for a long time. I just have a chance today. Let's talk in the afternoon."

Looking at his brother's tired and haggard face, the smile on Marquis Treville's face slowly disappeared, and finally turned into worry and sadness.

"Okay, don't worry, I'm afraid I can see you many more times before you go there!"

Then, as if he remembered something, he raised his head again and looked at Charlotte and his daughter seriously.

"However, getting married is one thing. There is another thing I want to talk to you about..."

"What's wrong?" Little Duke Treville asked quickly when he saw his uncle's expression became so solemn.

"Actually, it's nothing..." The old man smiled at himself, then nodded towards Charlotte, "I just have an arrangement and want to get Charlotte's consent."

"What's the matter?" Charlotte asked in confusion, "Just give me your orders, don't you need to be so serious?"

"Actually, this matter is not a big deal..." Marquis Treville glanced at Charles covertly, and then continued, "That's it. In fact, I'm afraid you will know if I don't say it, I and I Charles has been busy planning a coup in Paris recently..."

Launch a coup!

Although Marquis Treville's tone was very relaxed, his words undoubtedly caused a huge shock to everyone except Charles, and everyone became serious instantly.

"What's going on? Victor, tell me carefully!" Duke Treville asked quickly, and then he regained his composure and sighed, "Oh, you finally couldn't help but take action... "

"What is yours and ours? How can we tell you and me now? Aren't we all together?" His younger brother couldn't help laughing and scolding, "Okay, please listen to me explain in detail."

Then, with that nonchalant air, he roughly told the plan drawn up by Charles, Viscount Lautrec, Lucien and others.

After he finished speaking, he waved his hand vigorously, making a gesture of slashing with his saber.

"In short, as long as this plan is implemented, all our opponents will be finished! By then, nothing can stop us, and the French Empire will stand firm in the world again!"

"Then we shall surrender to a ridiculous Bonaparte." sighed the Duke of Treville rather gloomily.

"Even a ridiculous Bonaparte, as long as he can give us everything we want, then he is a great Bonaparte." Marquis Treville replied with a smile, "Isn't it?"

"Yeah..." The Duke sighed again, obviously looking a little depressed.

Although he could face the reality, he looked down on Louis Bonaparte anyway and did not want to see him become the emperor of the empire. What's more, if the Bonaparte family rebuilt the empire, it would mean that his entire political career was completely over. . No longer able to play a significant role at the national political level.

Even though he is on his deathbed, a politician who once dominated the national political arena. It is still inevitable to feel depressed about this reality.

"Okay, what are you still upset about now? Who told the Bourbons to be so stupid? To easily ruin the country that was finally restored?" As if he could see the depression in his brother's heart, the Marquis of Treville laughed. , "You were so high-spirited when you were the minister. You must have never thought about today, right? Haha! But don't worry, Ciel and I will carry the flag in your hands again in the future, so you can rest assured."

Although he seemed to be trying to comfort him, the competitive Marquis Treville always had a sense of pride in his tone that "in the end it was my side that won the victory."

He finally won the competition with his brother and climbed to the top of the country amidst unpredictable changes in the situation. Taking his grandson over his brother.

"Hmph, you won, you won, you should be happy..."

Duke Treville sighed self-deprecatingly, and then suddenly glared at his son with annoyance. The young Duke Treville did not dare to argue despite this unreasonable disaster, so he could only turn his face away in anger.

After winning this time, Marquis Treville was naturally very happy, but he did not want to irritate his brother even more. He returned to the subject. "Just because of this coup, the president and I have been worrying about the timing of launching it. To tell you the truth, we have discussed it for several days. But we both feel that the suddenness is not enough. Is it possible to launch a comprehensive attack on our enemies? They were all caught off guard. Later... the president came up with an idea. Why don't we do it on the eve of Charles's wedding? Wouldn't it be completely sudden and the president and we could get together without anyone being suspicious? Can command this coup calmly..."

"Grandpa. Are you saying you want to launch a coup before the wedding? What about our wedding?" Charles shouted in surprise according to Grandpa's prior arrangements. "Why didn't you tell me beforehand about such a big thing?"

The surprise in his tone was very natural, as if he had just learned of this arrangement now. This was also the old Marquis's intention - in order not to make Charlotte unhappy, he planned to say that this matter was the president's. Decide privately and turn Ciel into an uninformed person.

"We just made a decision on such a big matter, and we haven't had time to tell you yet..." Marquis Treville smiled and shook his head.

Then, he turned his attention to the three Dukes of Treville, "Okay, that's the basic situation. What do you think?"

"No, don't be like this! Charlotte and I's wedding is a big event that has been planned for so long. How can we arrange such a thing temporarily?" Charles quickly protested, "Grandpa, there are still many suitable days. Let's do it separately. Think about it."

"I can't find a more suitable day than this, my child..." Marquis Treville still looked at the three of them, and then sighed, "However, this is just my personal opinion. If you think it is not If it’s appropriate, let’s discuss it later. But don’t worry, the president will definitely take your sacrifice into consideration, and he will personally attend your wedding and bless you.”

Although they were surprised, Duke Treville and his son quickly calmed down, then they looked at each other and finally nodded.

From a utilitarian realist perspective, there really is no more appropriate time than this in the near future.

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Finally, all eyes turned to Charlotte, waiting for her decision.

It is difficult to describe Charlotte's mood at this moment in words. She opened her eyes wide and thought in confusion.

She knew very well that this was not a consultation, but an order. On this issue, she could only act in accordance with the decision of the president and her uncle. It is impossible to overturn the entire plan just because of one sentence.

This is the wedding she has been waiting for for who knows how many years. This is the only wedding in her life, but the result... will still be stained with blood.

However... with this touch of blood, she was able to witness her family becoming the most glorious wealthy family in France at her wedding.

Regret and excitement mixed in her heart, and she couldn't tell whether it was joy or bitterness.

But she knew there was only one answer she could give.

"Very well, let's arrange it this way."

"Great! Charlotte, I knew you could see clearly!" Seeing Charlotte's straightforwardness, Marquis Treville was overjoyed, "Then let's do it! Charles, don't hesitate, Charlotte Better than you!"

"Okay...then let's do it." Charles sighed helplessly and agreed.

Although he seemed reluctant, Charles was actually relieved, and the stone hanging in his heart was finally put down.

"Well, everything that needs to be said has been said, and I have nothing more to say. I wish you all the best in your marriage, my child!" Marquis Treville clapped his hands very happily. "Okay, let's go rest first and then prepare for dinner. I've talked so much today that I'm a little tired."

"I'll tell my servants to make arrangements right away!" Little Duke Treville quickly agreed.

"By the way, Charlotte..." Marquis Treville walked up to Charlotte and smiled at her again with concern, "The president will soon issue an order to confiscate all the assets of the Orleans family in France. , the castle and the manor in Le Mans that Charles just told you are also among them. He will buy them all, and then they will all be yours. I also want to spend the summer there, Charlotte. Do you agree or not?”

He intended to be courteous, hinting at Charlotte's current hostess status.

"Of course, Grandpa, you can use it however you like. What's mine is yours." Charlotte replied respectfully, without any arrogance in front of others.

"Charlotte, do you know your identity now? Never act willfully again..." At this time, Duke Treville suddenly warned Charlotte, "Managing the family business is one thing. , remember not to neglect your former friends!”

At this point, as long as Charles and Charlotte get married, the merger of the two main branches of the Treville family will actually be an obvious fact. If you try to hedging your bets, you will definitely be lying to yourself, and no one will Goodbye, I believe that the Duke of Treville and his family have any interest in restoring the old power of the Bourbon royal family.

However, even so, the Treville family still does not intend to completely break with those stubborn orthodox nobles. In the Duke's view, it is necessary to maintain a certain good relationship with them. These people may be needed somewhere in the future.

"I understand, Grandpa." Charlotte nodded, indicating that she fully understood Grandpa's hint.

Unconsciously, she had begun to play the role she had longed for.

……………………

"Miss Treville, don't get too carried away!"

Just when the members of the Treville family had reached a tacit understanding, a small dispute was taking place in a dilapidated chapel in the city.

Mademoiselle Laura de Beauvin looked at the girl in front of her emotionally and with hatred. Her face turned a rare flush due to excitement, and she was no longer as cold as before.

"Do you really think you can do whatever you want with me?!" (To be continued...)