"And you - I hope you can give me a ride. Maybe it will save me a lot of regrets. Can you?"
Princess Teresa's question made it difficult for the captain to answer for a while.
His originally calm heart was turned upside down again by her sudden arrival.
Obviously, Princess Teresa's so-called "travel abroad" was not just a visit, but a trip to see His Highness.
Did they discuss it beforehand?
If so, when was it discussed? Could it be that His Highness had already discussed everything with Teresa before fleeing?
All kinds of questions lingered in his mind, leaving him wondering what to do.
It is true that His Highness has betrayed His Majesty the Emperor's care for him for many years and betrayed Austria's interests, but he is not angry about this - after all, everyone has his own ambitions, and he knows best how His Highness has gotten here over the years. , it is completely understandable even if His Highness wants to leave and start his own business in a distant place.
He understands, but as an Austrian, he does not want His Highness to be an enemy of the Empire in the future.
"Excuse me for being rude, Your Highness, you...what exactly do you think?" He couldn't help but go straight to the point. "Are you really planning to see His Highness?"
Theresa was silent.
After a moment, she decided not to hide it anymore.
"As a fiancée, is there any problem with meeting my future husband?" she asked.
"On this issue, your Majesty and the Grand Duke will definitely have different views." The captain shook his head, "Your Highness, you are the princess of our country. You have enjoyed the glory bestowed upon you by this country and this family since you were a child, but accordingly Yes, you are also burdened with many obligations, and you should not act willfully——"
"Willful? Maybe I am indeed willful... But am I the only one who is willful? Who did these things in the first place? And who planned to bring me and His Highness together? His Majesty the Emperor once asked me face to face to marry His Highness for the sake of the country. We got married, and he was furious when I didn't agree! Well, since I agreed, I silently acknowledged their arrangement, and vowed to be a good wife and mother from now on, so that the Bonaparte family can flourish again... I have abided by my obligations!" Teresa asked the captain without flinching, "But now, I am suddenly asked to break my oath, and I am asked to pretend that nothing happened and that everything is just a bad thing. Just treat my reputation as a joke in others' mouths! Captain... who is more willful?"
Teresa's questioning left the captain speechless for a moment.
Since all this happened, he knew in his heart that Princess Theresa was the biggest victim, so he couldn't help but feel guilty when facing her.
He felt even more guilty when he thought that he had tried his best to put in good words in front of Archduke Karl and work hard to broker this marriage.
Due to various political and profit calculations, the innocent girl was involved, and she ultimately suffered such a heavy price, and her reputation was tarnished...
Who could have imagined that it would turn out like this?
"That's because His Highness, he has changed the entire situation." He answered bravely, "If Your Highness can stay here with peace of mind, of course everyone will bless you and Your Highness, but now that he has left, the situation is different. Your Majesty must also reconsider the meaning of this marriage."
"The situation...heh, the situation." A sarcastic smile appeared on Theresa's lips, "Maybe for you men, an oath is something that can change with the situation, and you can say thousands of sentences casually, but for me Say, an oath is an oath. Since I have said it, I will take it seriously. Not only will I take it seriously, I will also fulfill the oath. Everything that has happened has no impact on me, and I will still be His Highness's fiancée."
That's what you say, but if His Highness is not both talented and beautiful, you must have said something else... The captain cursed in his heart.
But he didn't dare to say these words.
In terms of swordsmanship, he would have no problem beating ten Theresa's, but in terms of being eloquent, he was really no match.
Besides, in what capacity should he dissuade him?
He has been expelled from the army and currently has no official status. His Majesty the Emperor does not need his loyalty at all.
When he thought of this, he couldn't help but sigh.
"Your Highness, from my personal standpoint, I admire your persistence very much, and I have no intention to stop you. You have the right to make any decision for yourself. It's just... I'm worried for you. This may be destined to be very bumpy. You may even get nothing in the end. There are many other paths you can take, there is no need..."
"I didn't come to you to find a life mentor." Teresa blinked and playfully interrupted the captain, "I'm very grateful for your advice, but what do you think of my proposal?" What do you think, Captain?"
"Sorry, Your Highness, although I am very grateful for your respect, but I am an Austrian and I cannot do anything that will harm Austria." The captain shook his head and said that he refused the invitation, "Your Highness, please ask someone else. "
"Look at what you said, as if I have become an enemy of my motherland." Teresa was slightly angry. "His Highness has never said that he would be an enemy of Austria. Didn't he make a statement before? He is very grateful. Your Majesty’s kindness in raising him.”
It's strange that such a statement can be taken seriously... The captain smiled bitterly in his heart.
He didn't know whether Princess Teresa was naive or said it on purpose.
"Maybe it was just casual talk. Don't forget, His Highness is a very smart person. He knows how to judge the situation and decide what to say, even if it is not what he thinks at all."
"If that's the case, then I can also create a situation so that he can continue to fulfill his promise!" Teresa answered decisively.
Then, she walked to the window and looked up at the cloud-covered sky in the distance. "Actually, what do you have to worry about? If His Highness's career fails, then no matter what he does, it will not affect Austria in the slightest, and you don't have to bear any conscience guilt. You will look at us like a defeated dog. Just wander around in a hurry; if he succeeds, wouldn't I be working for the interests of the country? If His Highness becomes the Emperor of France, wouldn't it be better to have someone close to him to persuade him to continue to have good relations with our country? ?"
Uh... Captain Foresty was rendered speechless again.
Although he instinctively felt that something was wrong, after carefully examining Princess Teresa's words, he seemed to be unable to find much fault.
Only then did he realize that Princess Theresa was actually so eloquent.
He felt more and more that the two of them were a perfect match. It was simply miraculous that fate had brought together such a noble and well-matched couple through a combination of circumstances.
Worse, he felt like he was really shaken.
"What you said does make sense..." He calmed down, "But... after all, His Highness has done some things that have failed our country. Can he really write it off and pretend that nothing happened?"
"Our Habsburg family has always been very generous when it comes to dealing with grievances. My ancestors have been fighting with the French kings for centuries. In the end, they didn't shake hands and make peace at any time? I can't even remember the relationship between our family and France. How many times have monarchs been married... Compared to Francois I, who broke his word and betrayed his promise many times, what did His Highness do? What is the need to keep worrying about it?" Teresa smiled slyly again. He stood up and said, "Look, since His Majesty has not expressed his position, you are an outsider now, so why should you be angry about it?"
Although this was still true, the captain could only sigh secretly towards Princess Teresa.
Although her words seemed fair, she was actually trying her best to absolve His Highness from responsibility - if she had come up with these eloquent defenses on her own, she could have become a lawyer.
Even according to what she said, she is just His Highness's fiancée now, and she actually now fully sides with His Highness, which is really dumbfounding.
Will Grand Guild Karl go crazy with anger? he thought to himself.
He probably couldn't resist his daughter, so he had to make concessions.
Alas, fortunately I have no wife or daughter, so I don’t have to face this annoying situation.
However, after Theresa's persuasion, he no longer had any psychological burden.
If even Her Royal Highness Theresa, who is a member of the royal family, does not care about this issue, what reason does she have to persevere after she has been forced to retire and her future is ruined?
He can't do things that betray his country, but there seems to be nothing wrong with accepting the help of Her Royal Highness the Princess to solve his livelihood problems.
We have already reached this point, what else do we need to worry about?
"Have you really decided?" he asked cautiously.
"I have already decided." Teresa replied immediately. "It's you, you have been together for so many years, you have watched him grow up, don't you care about his current situation at all? When he had no choice, he once stabbed you, leaving you seriously injured and dying. I guess he still feels a little guilty towards you in his heart, can't you give him a chance to lift this unfortunate curse between you and regain the old relationship between master and disciple?"
"You may not know His Highness well enough..." the captain shook his head indifferently, "He will not have any guilt. I was with him when he was a few years old, but I didn't expect that he started hiding from me from that time on. He is a left-handed sword...what a scheming person! Once such a person makes a decision, he will not be swayed by anyone, let alone feel guilty."
"Is there such a thing?" Teresa's eyes widened in surprise.
Captain Foresti then told Teresa all the details of the battle between him and His Highness.
"Your Highness... so amazing." After listening, Teresa couldn't help but sigh, "What an admirable person! I never thought that when I was still young and ignorant, he would already have such abilities. …”
.........Forget it, there's probably no point in saying anything to her.
"Your Highness, can you tell me why you are so infatuated?" After hesitating for a moment, he finally couldn't help but ask, "As far as I'm concerned, although Your Highness is graceful, talented and lovable, but for You are not good. It can even be said that he has caused you great harm... Not only me, but from anyone's point of view, there is no need for you to be so enamored of him, and there is no need to think about him anymore - so I I simply can’t understand why you would do this?”
This question left Teresa stunned for a moment.
"Pfft..." After a moment, she couldn't help laughing.
"If you can't figure it out, how do you think I must know it?"
"Huh?" The captain was dumbfounded.
"Well, let me tell you - I am not afraid of your laughter. I have always had a dream in my heart. I hope that I can become a part of the legend. If I am beside His Highness and we work together to rebuild, wouldn't it be a legend? "?" Teresa continued to speak solemnly and with a smile on her face.
"Furthermore, the human heart has its own capacity. Some people have a large capacity, so they can change their minds when they see things. Unfortunately, I only have that little capacity. When I still have a longing for the world, under a strange combination of circumstances, I met His Highness, my first celebration, my first dance, my first kiss, and even the first stirring of my heart... were all stolen by this man, this cunning thief left no room for me. !
But I have never regretted it, because Your Highness deserves it, more than anyone else! I know that there are too many roads for me to take in the world, and there are too many people for me to choose at will, but sir, no! I do not want! I only want to love once, and once is enough. My heart no longer has enough space to beat for new experiences... I know that with my background and status, I have no need to do this, but people are alive Is it just to do those 'necessary' things? If I only do what's necessary, what's the difference between me and those puppets who can be replaced at any time? I want to follow my heart, and I can do it! "
Looking at Teresa's shining eyes, the captain knew that there was no need for him to say anything.
This princess is really a weird person. Although she looks gentle and polite, she is also incredibly stubborn.
But it is obvious that despite her young age, she already has her own set of logic for doing things, which cannot be changed by others saying a few words - once such a person determines a goal, she will definitely not hesitate. Jumping on the ground.
Advice is meaningless. What matters now is, what should I do?
Although he had known Princess Teresa before, he had no contact with her at all and had no impression of her. But after today's conversation, he couldn't help but admire and feel some pity for her.
His Highness can't help her. All her efforts and sacrifices have not received adequate response. He knows this fact better than anyone.
Not only was I sorry about the escape, but I was even more sorry for what happened before.
As one of the people closest to His Highness, the captain was well aware of the romantic affair between the young man and the lady - he even took the initiative to cooperate and facilitate it at His Highness's request.
On the carnival night when they spent the night together, he was waiting outside the hotel.
Should I tell her all this? The captain hesitated.
He looked at Theresa's face again, looking at her face that was slightly red with excitement.
Forget it, why bother spoiling the fun by saying it? His Highness has already fled Austria, and there will be no follow-up to these matters. Perhaps it is better to hide them as secrets.
I hope her sacrifice at this time can be adequately compensated in the future.
He sighed again.
"Your Highness, if you insist, I will be honored to accept the errand you gave me, and I will escort you until your destination. In addition, if there is an opportunity, I hope to advise Your Highness, let He knows what he should do."
"Thank you! I think he will be very happy to see you..." Theresa smiled broadly and gracefully saluted him again.
He should also be able to help himself and His Highness.
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