With the arrival of morning, the originally quiet country villa became a little more noisy. The attendants packed their things everywhere to prepare for the royal chariot's return to Schonbrunn Palace.
After breakfast, His Majesty the Emperor took the lead in boarding the carriage, and a large group of people were about to embark on the road back to the palace.
His Majesty the Emperor's expression was serious, and it was obvious that he was not in a good mood. Everyone probably knows why - just yesterday, Princess Teresa had an inexplicable attack, which ruined His Majesty's interest and violated his plan.
For the sake of face, Your Majesty will not take it out on Teresa. If someone gets into trouble at this time, they will definitely be angered and suffer disaster, so everyone lowers their eyebrows and rarely speaks. There is a strange sense of dullness among the group, and there is not much. The joy of country travel.
Agron didn't care about this. He ran to say goodbye to Theresa before leaving - Theresa would not go to Schonbrunn Palace with him, but would return directly to her home.
When he found Theresa, she was loading her luggage into the carriage with her maid.
"Theresa, good morning." Aigron walked over and greeted her politely.
Teresa turned her head and nodded to him expressionlessly, "Good morning, Agron."
"Didn't you ask someone to help you?" Aigron was a little confused, and then he helped her lift the box at her feet.
"I refused, and I didn't want anyone to suffer because of me." Teresa replied calmly, "The palace is really a good place to follow people's influence. The day before yesterday, everyone was respectful to me, but in the blink of an eye, everyone was avoiding me. I’m afraid it’s not as good as it is, but it’s a bit amazing to see his face change so quickly…”
"It doesn't matter. After a while, when the storm has passed, it will become the same again." Aigron comforted her apologetically, "Also, thank you very much for taking on the pressure that originally had nothing to do with you. "
"Is that all you have to say?" Teresa asked impatiently.
As she spoke, her hand twisted her long hair around her index finger, and then let it go, looking distracted.
"..." Aigron was silent for a moment, seeming to be thinking about what to say.
After a moment, he nodded, "I look forward to seeing you again. I hope I can make you happy then, instead of like today."
"That's about it." Teresa's serious expression finally relaxed a little, "Aiglon, goodbye."
"Goodbye." Aigron said as he helped her put the suitcase on the carriage.
Under his gaze, Theresa stepped onto the carriage and sat on the cushion.
She looked across the car window and looked calmly at the boy below.
The carriage started slowly, and Aigron stood there watching the other party leave.
"Remember what I told you!" After a moment, she suddenly shouted loudly, "I will do it!"
Aiglon just smiled, then waved goodbye to her, watching the carriage drift away, and finally disappeared into the shadows of the woods.
And now it's time to leave.
He returned to His Majesty the Emperor's carriage, then boarded a carriage and followed the mighty team on their way home.
When he returned to Schönbrunn Palace, it was already close to dusk. Aigron was a little tired from the fatigue of traveling, so he went directly back to his bedroom to rest.
However, contrary to expectations, before he could lie down, his guardian, Count Dietrichstein, immediately came to see him.
Aigron could probably guess the other party's intention, so he summoned him immediately without wasting time.
"Your Highness, I heard that Princess Teresa suddenly changed her mind?" As soon as they met, the Earl got straight to the point. "You contradicted him in person and angered His Majesty?"
"You are really well-informed. We have just come back and you already know it." Aigron replied with a smile.
"Your Highness, this is your own business. Shouldn't you be more nervous?" The Count's attitude towards Aigron was a little strange, "Why is this? Didn't His Highness have a good impression of you before?"
Not only is that good, if I had proposed at that time, I would have announced my engagement by now! Aiglon complained in his mind.
However, it was impossible for him to tell the other party all the rights and wrongs, so he could only speak vaguely. "Girls' hearts are always fickle, so what can be done?"
The count looked at the young man, fearing that he would be discouraged and depressed, so he softened his tone and began to comfort him. "Your Highness, don't be discouraged. Since this is His Majesty's idea, he will make it happen no matter what. Your Highness Teresa just said that she needs to continue to think about it. Even if she is confused for a moment, she will eventually recognize the reality. ——After all, even if she looks elsewhere, how can she find a more suitable candidate! You just need to wait quietly, and everything will be back on track soon."
When he said this, the count, who had always been very serious, seemed a little emotional, like a parent who was aggrieved because his child was being looked down upon.
After venting for a moment, he finally regained his seriousness, "Okay, let me tell you another news - I sent the letter you wrote before to the French Ambassador two days ago. I think he should accept it. It was sent directly to Paris at high speed."
Just before leaving Schönbrunn Palace, Aigron wrote a conciliatory letter to King Charles X of France, in which he promised that he would never support any French person who challenged his authority at this time. There is no doubt that this letter will make the old man happy. The king felt much more comfortable.
"Do you have any comments, ambassador?" Aigron asked calmly.
"Mr. Ambassador is very satisfied with your integrity, magnanimity, and enthusiasm for France. He is also pleased that decades of hatred have come to an end in this way. Whether his words are deceptive diplomatic rhetoric or sincere Yes, in short, your letter has the effect of keeping you out of the situation, Your Highness," replied the count.
Then, he suddenly changed the topic, "In addition, the ambassador also made a special request. He wants to see you."
"Asking to see me?" Aigron was a little confused. "Is it possible that he is not satisfied with my written guarantee and still wants to hear my guarantee in person?"
"He is not so rude." The Earl shook his head, "Actually, Your Highness, this is his personal request. He seems to be a little curious about you, so he wants to see your style with his own eyes."
"Oh, it's such an honor." Aiglon laughed sarcastically, "Curious? Did he take my wax figure in the museum? Sorry, I don't have time to meet a servant of the Bourbon family."
The count did not express his position immediately, but hesitated for a moment.
"Why, do you have a different opinion?" Aigron asked strangely.
"Your Highness, I personally feel that it would be beneficial to you if you could take the time to meet him." The Count replied softly, "Although you are destined to have no connection with France, you still have your own future in Austria after all. I It is expected that you can become the future pillar of the empire and use your talents; and this requires you to establish a network of relationships, at least not to let the big shots in Europe forget your existence. For this purpose, it is beneficial to relax your principles and pride."
After a pause, he lowered his voice even lower, "Ten years ago, it was in Vienna that the great powers held a meeting to determine the destiny of Europe, and I happened to be one of the people who witnessed it; it was here that I witnessed it with my own eyes. I saw how those adults blackmailed, lied, deceived, pretended, went back on their word, and intrigued. Just a few people, in their drunken drowsiness, decided the future destiny of hundreds of millions of Europeans and drew a line. A national border.
There is no doubt that Metternich, Talleyrand, and Stuart were all talented, but more importantly, they happened to be at the core of the power network and were given such important responsibilities by their respective monarchs. And I hope you can also have this kind of ability. This kind of ability is by no means innate, and it cannot be truly transmitted through a few words from a teacher. On the contrary, it must be tempered and use the learned insights to find your own position. . As for you, you lack such opportunities, so I think you should give it a try and get yourself a place on the board. . "
The earl's tone was quite sincere, and Aiglon listened without saying a word.
He could feel the expectations of his guardian for him. He hoped that he could become a big man who shakes Europe in the future, instead of living in obscurity and seclusion - even if he achieved all this as a royal family and important minister of the Austrian Empire.
Try his best to marry Archduke Karl, use this status to accumulate money and prestige, and finally wait for the opportunity to squeeze into the core decision-making circle. This is the road map he has conceived for himself.
It can't be said that it's not wonderful, but it is indeed not what he is willing to wait for and strive for.
However, even if the future expectations of the two people are completely different, at least the current path is still the same. The earl's advice does make sense. When you have the opportunity to exert your influence, why not?
No matter how much he hates Bourbon, at least this is the first time a politician on stage takes him seriously.
Besides, I have already shamed myself into writing a letter of guarantee, so what does it matter if I am treated as an exhibit again?
From this point of view, it is indeed a very good start.
As soon as he thought of this, Aigron changed his mind.
"I don't care about dignity, but I don't just want to see whoever I want here." He replied calmly.
"As long as you nod, the French ambassador will find a way to make a request to Metternich, and then it will be his business." The Earl nodded, seeming to be very satisfied with Aigron's humility in accepting advice, " Your Highness, although I know you have learned how to treat others a long time ago, I still want to remind you that you should try to be gentle and kind to him, it will be good for you."
"You don't have to worry about this," Aigron smiled. "You may not believe it, but now I am the most die-hard supporter of the Bourbon royal family."
You must not fall down before I take action.
