Eagle’s Glory

At dusk, Eggron followed Archduke Karl back to Schönbrunn Palace, ending the day's journey.

It can be seen that Archduke Karl intends to gain fame for him in Austria, eliminate their resistance, and let the Austrians get used to the idea that "Napoleon's son will serve Austria in the future".

His purpose, of course, is also for Teresa—from his standpoint, he certainly hopes that if the marriage comes true, the son-in-law will be able to have a future, instead of hiding in the deep palace in obscurity.

But even so, Aigron is still very grateful to the Grand Duke for his help. He not only endorsed himself with his prestige, forced the veterans to pay tribute to him, but also taught him a lot.

These teachings, direct but not lacking in insight, were his own experience, and Eggron had never experienced anyone treating him like this before.

It's a pity that this is a trick of fate, otherwise it might be good to be his son-in-law - he thought to himself on the way back.

When Eggron returned to his residence, he found his guardian Count Dietrichstein waiting there.

After seeing him, the count sized him up from beginning to end, as if evaluating his performance today.

"You look a little underwhelmed," he whispered after a moment.

Of course Aigron knew what he was like now - he drank several times more wine than usual in order to cope with the atmosphere today, and he was still flushed until now.

"Don't worry about me, I can still hold on." Aigron replied, "It's worth drinking so much today."

"It seems that you are going well." The count nodded in relief, "Grand Duke Karl is indeed a sincere person! You are admirable."

After a pause, he added, "Now you know why we insisted on making this marriage contract for you, right? This is of great benefit to you. With the prestige of the Grand Duke, as long as he is willing to pave the way for you, then It won't take long for the whole country to accept you, and then you can display your talents again." #b... ...

71 gifts (page 1/8),. br# Aigron didn't answer, he knew what the other party said was right.

"Although Her Highness Teresa has a childish temper, she is still just a little girl after all. As long as you are willing to put down your temper for a while and cater to her a little bit, she will realize that she has no better candidate than you." The count continued to advise , "For the sake of prosperity, it is not shameful to temporarily wrong yourself. Don't forget that Henry IV, the emperor, once confessed in the snow and prayed for the Pope's forgiveness."

"Sir, don't worry, I know how to act that best suits my needs." Aigron smiled, "Do you have anything else to tell me?"

"There is one more thing." The count lowered his voice even more. "According to the news from the French ambassador, Earl Taylor Wen, the King of France has received your personal letter. He is quite satisfied with your reason and humility. He thinks If you really want to keep your hands off French affairs, he can pay you a compensation."

"No, no need." Aigron shook his head subconsciously and refused, "I put the welfare of the French people first, so I offered to stay out of it, and I didn't ask him for anything. I didn't sell myself to the Orleans family. Of course it will not be sold to the Bourbon family, and I cannot accept any gifts from him, otherwise I will lose my principles."

"You...you still can't let go of it?" the count hesitated for a while, and asked tentatively.

"No, what I mean is that I don't want to sell my supporters, not to anyone." Aigron replied decisively, "Although I haven't met them, I know I owe them a debt of love. hope,

But I don't have the ability to respond to them, so the only thing I can do is to stop betraying their beliefs—although I can't be their king, I can at least stand with them spiritually. Sir, I will carefully consider every suggestion you give me, but I will never back down on this issue of principle, sorry. "

The earl pondered for a moment, and finally nodded helplessly, "Okay, I will send your reply to Mr. Ambassador. Your Highness, you have the Emperor...  

71 Gifts (page 2/8),. It is good that you should be proud of your son, but once again I beg you to notice that your career and your future are in the Austrian Empire... Don't get caught up in unnecessary feelings. "

"I'll take note, thank you," replied Eggron, "do you have any other instructions, then?"

"You have grown up, I don't need to instruct you any more, I can only offer suggestions, and you can decide how to choose." The count smiled bitterly, "I only hope that I can see you become the head of the empire with my own eyes." Dongliang, prove that my hard work was not in vain."

After speaking, he stood up and bid Aegron his farewell.

Seeing the count's disappointment, Aigron suddenly felt a little guilty.

And it was clear that the Count was suspecting that he was not keen on his future in the Austrian Empire.

In order to dispel his doubts, Eggron stopped him.

"Wait, sir, I have one more thing to ask you...can you act as a messenger for me again?"

"Of course." The count was stunned for a moment, then nodded, "Who do you want me to send the letter to? The French ambassador?"

"No." Aigron shook his head and denied, "It's Princess Teresa. We had a good talk when we traveled together last time, and she asked to read what I wrote, so recently I sorted out my manuscripts and sent Show her, I hope she likes this gift."

Aigron's words revived the earl immediately, and he finally saw his little master actively doing this.

This also proves that His Highness is indeed listening to his own advice and planning for his future in Austria.

"It's great that you can take the initiative to get closer to her." He laughed, "Your Highness, I will definitely deliver it for you, and I believe she will be very happy."

"I hope so..." Aegron shrugged. "Wait a moment."

Then, he returned to his room and began to sort out the draft of the script.

"Your Highness, what are you doing?" Chanel couldn't help asking.

"Princess Teresa...

71 Gifts (page 3/8),. I mentioned to me before that I want to read what I wrote, so I will send her a copy. ' Eggron replied.

"Do you want to show it to His Highness..." Chanel was a little surprised at first, but her expression was a bit complicated, "I really didn't expect her to have such a hobby."

Then, she cheered up quickly, "But Your Highness, you seem to have forgotten one very important thing."

"What is it?" Aegron asked back.

"Your Highness... I recorded and transcribed these manuscripts. She will definitely find that the handwriting is wrong after reading it... Do you have any objections?" Chanel asked cautiously.

"Ah, this is indeed a problem." Eggron suddenly realized, "It seems that I really drank too much today, and I actually forgot this..."

Then, he thought for a moment, and then made a decision, "It's okay, I will put a note on the top of the manuscript, and tell her that I can't overwork my hands, so I asked you to record it for me. Since Her Royal Highness Sophie I can accept it, and I don't think she will care."

While talking, he found a piece of paper, scribbled his reasons on it, and put the manuscript and notes into a bag.

"What if...if Your Highness really cares about this?" Chanel still had some doubts.

"She won't. You haven't been in contact with her so you don't know. She is a good-tempered and magnanimous person. After she made His Majesty angry, when she left, she carried a lot of luggage by herself in order not to disturb others. Aigron replied without thinking, "If she loses her temper because of such a trivial matter, how about I lift her upside down to swing?"

"Pfft ha ha ha... You are really too much." Chanel was amused by the master's joke.

Then, she didn't mind anymore, but helped Aigron tidy up together.

Not long after, Aigron walked back to the count with a bag. "Okay, sir, this is my gift to Princess Teresa, please help me deliver it as soon as possible."

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71 Gifts (page 4/8),. "I'll send it over today, so that it will show how attentive you are." The count immediately agreed, and then took the bag. "Your Highness... I was also there when you danced with her. When I watched that scene, I really thought that you and her are really suitable. I really hope to see the day when you and her get married soon." -"

The count paused for a moment, and then asked in a low voice, "If there is a day, can I be your witness?"

"Let's talk about it at that time." Aigron could only respond vaguely with a smile, and then watched the earl leave.

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While Aigron was still talking with his guardian, in a manor far outside Vienna, the other party was also performing a similar scene.

As usual, Princess Teresa was sitting on the balcony on the second floor of the mansion, facing the sunset while looking at the book in her hand.

There was silence around her until it was interrupted by the sound of hoofbeats.

Teresa put down the book in her hand, then glanced down, and found that it was her father's carriage.

So, she turned around and walked down the balcony, then went to the first floor to meet her father.

"Father, you are finally back." After coming to the living room, she respectfully saluted her father, "Thank you for your hard work."

"It's not because of you that I work so hard, running back and forth." The father complained in a low voice, and then gave his daughter a warm hug. "Give me a break."

Then, he sat on the rocking chair next to the fireplace and began to close his eyes and meditate.

Seeing her father's tired look, Teresa suddenly felt a little guilty. Her father was already old, but he was running back and forth for a few words of her own.

"I'm sorry, Dad." Apologizing, she walked behind the rocking chair and rubbed her father's shoulders. "I'm really sorry for bothering you so much..."

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71 Gifts (page 5/8),. "When I'm your age, I'll always have to work so hard, either for this kid or that kid, so what's there to apologize for?" Grand Duke Karl closed his eyes and replied gently, "In comparison, that kid It didn't get any better, I just waited until he was about to be force-fed before stopping..."

"Why are you torturing people like this?" Teresa stopped her hands and complained to her father in a low voice.

"He ruined our father-daughter relationship. Isn't it natural for me to ask him to pay a little price?" Grand Duke Karl replied with a smile, "Besides, if he doesn't show enough sincerity, those veterans won't be convinced either."

"So, he's doing pretty well?" Teresa started rubbing her shoulders again.

"Barely pass." Archduke Karl replied honestly, "He can hold his breath, he can endure hardships, he has good adaptability and eloquence, at least he can handle the situation. If he behaves like this in the future, I think the Austrians will soon be able to accept the existence of this prince... By the way, he also mentioned you."

As expected.

"Huh?" Teresa pretended to be curious. "What did you say about me?"

Archduke Karl coughed dryly and cleared his throat.

Then, he recited it on purpose.

"Teresa is a very lovable girl, even regardless of who she is, she is very lovely, and she has a compassionate heart, caring about other people's feelings, which is especially rare... I think, to be able to meet She is one of the greatest blessings in my life..."

As he recounted, Grand Duke Karl laughed, "I'm so embarrassed to hear that, you've been by my side since I was a child, why didn't I realize that you have so many advantages?"

"Stop talking!" Teresa suddenly felt her face burning hot, and pinched her father's shoulder heavily to stop him from speaking.

Although she knew that he could only pick up good words on that occasion, but when she really heard her father retelling, she still couldn't help but feel happy.

It's a pity that I can't see him biting the bullet and having to praise himself...

71 Gifts (page 6/8),. own appearance.

But it doesn't matter, there will definitely be opportunities in the future.

It appears that the plan has worked... that's a good step, and the Austrians will accept it after all.

With a pleasant smile, the girl thoughtfully held her father's shoulders. She was very grateful to her father for his hard work.

"Thank you, Dad."

"Thank you, isn't it natural for a father to plan for his daughter?" Grand Duke Karl turned around and looked at his daughter's hand.

Slender and white and translucent, like exquisite ceramics. This is a real treasure, and it was formed little by little under my own eyes.

"It's a pity, one day, these hands will finally be pressed on other people's shoulders." He sighed, "I hope God bless you and don't let you encounter any disasters."

"I won't, Dad." Teresa lowered her head and kissed her father's wrinkled forehead, "I will always love you."

After a long period of intimate interaction between father and daughter, the revived Archduke Karl and his family began to have dinner together.

And just after the dinner, a messenger came to the manor, and then handed a bag to the housekeeper of the manor-of course it was a gift from the Duke of Reichstedt to Her Royal Highness Princess Teresa.

Amidst the narrow laughter of the family, Teresa accepted the gift with a blushing face, and then she went back to her bedroom and opened the bag.

Sure enough, there was a pile of manuscripts inside.

Hope you are not disappointed. As Teresa thought to herself, she walked to the desk where the candles were lit, and looked at it quietly.

Time passed slowly, and it was late at night before Teresa put down the manuscript in her hand.

"Really nice," she whispered.

Although it can be seen that it is a little immature, she can still feel the talent and the beauty of tragedy in it.

Your Highness...you really have the capital to be proud of yourself.

She got what she felt when she witnessed him reading the poem that day. #b...  

71 Gifts (page 7/8),. br# It's a pity that I didn't get to witness the scene where he wrote these stories stroke by stroke. But... there will definitely be opportunities in the future. Isn't such a young man worthy of admiration? Feeling a little excited, she quickly took a deep breath, then drank the juice prepared by the desk to moisten her throat. Suddenly, she felt something was wrong. She looked carefully at the handwriting on the manuscript again. The handwriting is so beautiful, no matter how you look at it, it doesn't look like it was written by a boy who usually practices swordsmanship every day. Only then did she notice the note next to her. She picked it up and looked at it carefully, only then did she understand what happened. Although she can understand the reason, she always feels a little bit lost. It turns out that this is his real handwriting. She opened her collection book. Every time she reads a book and sees delicate or touching passages, she often cuts them out and puts them here. It can be seen that the inside has been glued with large or small paper strips. Then, she kept this note in this collection book.