"So, as friends, do you agree that even if we have secrets, we should respect each other and leave room for them?"
After finishing speaking, Princess Theresa looked at Agnes solemnly, waiting for her reply.
"That's natural!" Agnes replied without thinking. "As friends, we should respect each other."
After answering, Agnes's smile suddenly froze again.
Because she suddenly thought about it again at this time, that the young man before had also used the excuse of "being a friend" to deliberately fool her, and then blackmailed herself to forgive his frivolity, and coerced herself to act according to his will.
These two are truly a match made in heaven, they even use the same words! Agnes thought.
Just because she recalled the "lesson" from back then, she, who had never had any scheming intentions, couldn't help but feel wary at this moment.
After all, it was painful enough to learn a lesson once, and she didn't want to make the same mistake again.
Teresa didn't know what Agnes was thinking, but judging from her face, it was obvious that she didn't mean what she said, so her mood became even lower.
Maybe Agnes didn't respect herself - if it was normal, she wouldn't think so at all, but tonight, after seeing Agnes' performance, Teresa rarely lost her composure, feeling ashamed of herself. The shadow made her begin to have some doubts about herself.
"When I was in Mesoni, I heard some rumors about you and His Highness." Although she was a little depressed, Teresa still managed to cheer up and continued, "I definitely didn't believe it. One word in there, because in my mind, you are definitely not that person.”
Although she was deliberately tactful, Teresa still got into the theme. She hoped that in this way everyone could end the incident decently and that Miss Agnes could still maintain her dignity.
Although it seems a bit ridiculous to be reserved and decent at this time, this kind of reserve has been engraved in Theresa's soul along with her education since she was a child. She instinctively only thought of solving the headache problem in this way. .
However, Agnes's personality was completely different from hers. After hearing Teresa's careful and euphemistic words, she felt a little anxious.
On the one hand, she feels that she has no guilt and does not need to be humble; on the other hand, her own personality is used to being straightforward and does not want to go around in circles.
Therefore, she did not pretend to be shy or tactful about this issue like the ladies in the social world, but made it clear directly.
"Your Highness, I am very grateful for your trust in me. I also solemnly inform you that I don't know who is spreading these rumors, but they are all vicious slander. I have absolutely nothing to do with your fiancé. , and I never wanted to destroy the relationship between you and him. In fact, I am an innocent victim in this matter, and I just want to get out of these troubles!"
Agnes stated her position righteously. Originally, she wanted to say more, complaining about her good intentions but being treated frivolously, but at this moment she thought of Chanel and her crying and begging, so she He didn't say anything more, so as not to put Chanel in a dilemma.
In her opinion, her attitude is enough to prove everything.
However, for Teresa, such words were not enough to prove everything.
She has seen too many insincere lies in the court and social circles. Even she herself has to follow social etiquette and lie on different occasions, so she will instinctively react to such categorical words. Suspect.
Moreover, the person who informed her was Major Hench, a soldier personally selected by her father. He was an upright and aboveboard soldier. She absolutely did not believe that the major would lie.
And no matter how much Agnes denies it, the close contact between her and His Highness is a fact before everyone. How could it be that nothing happened?
But Agnes's decisive attitude also caused her difficulties.
How should I continue? Should he refute her face to face and then continue to argue with her, or should he call the major or other parties involved to confront her and expose her lies?
No, either of these two methods will only make things worse and make everyone lose face.
Teresa suddenly became a little at a loss - although she had read all kinds of books since she was a child, she really lacked experience in dealing with this issue.
"You are really straightforward..." After a moment, Teresa could only smile reluctantly, "Okay, since you can express your position like this, that's great. I think the rumors will subside as soon as possible. We will You can also continue to get along as friends——"
Then, as if to lighten the atmosphere, she asked another question, "What are your plans next?"
"I have no other plans. Let's continue living as before. After everything calms down on your side, I will take Edgar back to China." Agnes answered honestly, "As for during this period, I will try my best to Keep a low profile so you don’t get anyone into trouble.”
"I see that you are homesick." Teresa said thoughtfully.
"Yes, who wouldn't miss their family after staying so far away for so long?" Agnes nodded, with a little sadness in her eyes, "I can't write to my parents here. , they don’t know my current situation, they are all old, and they should be waiting for me to come home safely.”
Perhaps because of being infected by Agnes, Teresa's eyes suddenly turned red.
"I also miss my parents very much. They are getting older...and unlike you, I have severely tortured their minds, so if they have physical problems, I will bear the worst guilt. , I don’t even know when I can go back to visit them.”
After hearing her almost plaintive confession, Agnes couldn't help but sympathize with Teresa.
After all, in terms of "being a daughter", they are completely consistent.
"So do you regret it?" As soon as she asked, she regretted it first.
The deal is now done, and Princess Teresa is destined to have no way of turning back. If she really regrets it, asking herself will not help, it will only increase the scars in her heart.
Fortunately, at this time, Princess Teresa swept away the sadness in her heart, then raised her head and looked at Agnes with proud eyes.
"Regret? Of course not." She shook her head heavily, "Although I can do stupid things, I am not a fool without common sense. Before I left Austria, I had already dealt with all the pain and sorrow that I was destined to have. It was expected, and I know I can bear it, because this is the price I am willing to pay for my pursuit. Your Highness has abandoned the path my father prepared for us, which means that I have to take a path that is too dangerous. But that doesn’t matter, I am willing to accept the mercy of fate, as long as His Highness goes with me.”
Seeing the light in Teresa's eyes, Agnes knew that her words came from her heart.
I don’t know how that guy deserves to be so devoted to you... She thought to herself.
"Well, I respect other people's choices. Since you are willing to take this path and enjoy it, I wish you all the best." Agnes could only reply.
"Actually, you don't have to sympathize with me so much. I think I'm lucky enough compared to most people in the world. Many people work hard and don't even know if they can see the sun tomorrow, but I can Planning for the next few years and decades... Even if I choose the most difficult road, at least I still have the title of princess and my closest family members to rely on." Princess Teresa suddenly laughed, "But Your Highness It’s different...
Although he was born into a noble family before, he was like a prisoner; although he had blood relatives like his mother and grandfather, and they were the most noble people in the world, he never enjoyed family affection! After careful calculation, now he is surrounded by followers and servants, but he still has no relatives. I am the only relative around him... So I can't leave my Aiglon behind, I want to be with him all the time, No matter whether our family ascends to the throne in the future or is forced to wander around the world, at least His Highness will never experience the despair of being alone..."
Teresa's monologue was so gentle and so affectionate that Agnes couldn't help but be deeply moved.
Isn't this kind of tenderness and love a rare treasure in the world?
He is truly a shameless villain who does not know how to be content with such a treasure!
In an instant, she was filled with anger towards the young man. If it weren't for her promise to Chanel and her own face, she would have cursed him.
After a moment of hesitation, she took the initiative to speak to Theresa.
"Your Highness, I believe everyone will be moved by what you just said, and I also believe that you will be happy in the future."
"Thank you for your blessing." Teresa smiled and nodded, "Now that I am here and getting along with my fiancé, I can feel his breathing and every sweet word from him every day, So I believe that he, like me, truly hopes that we will have a happy and perfect family in the future, and a few rumors will never shake this result."
These words are indeed a bit disgusting. Under normal circumstances, Theresa would never be able to say this to a third person besides His Highness easily. Saying these in front of Agnes took a lot of courage from her.
And these words of hers are not only the longing in her heart, but also the last warning to Agnes. In her opinion, she has been tolerant in everything and tried to take care of everyone's face. Agnes should also know what's going on.
In addition, through these heartfelt confessions, she has planted the seeds of guilt in Agnes's heart. She hopes that Agnes can feel the love in her heart and then exit gracefully. In this way, the storm It calms down and no one needs to worry about it anymore.
Judging from the effects she has seen so far, it seems to be the case.
Agnes felt a little embarrassed when she heard such disgusting words, and her face felt a little hot.
But deep down, she also admired Princess Teresa - a girl like her could actually say such things for her love! How affectionate this is...
I will never be able to have such deep feelings.
After regaining her composure, she nodded, "I understand."
"Okay, I'm really sorry to bother you with so much time. But... being able to say so many words in one breath makes me feel a lot better." Seeing that she had achieved her goal, Theresa didn't want to talk more. So she stood up and said goodbye to Agnes, "Can you please make sure not to spread my words today...?"
"That's natural. I'm embarrassed to tell others about it~" Agnes blushed a little.
And Teresa also blushed.
"Thank you, then goodbye... His Highness is still waiting for me."
After a pause, he seemed to remember something. She added another sentence, "Miss Agnes, I can be a bad person, but I cannot be a narrow-minded person. I admit that you are very powerful, very, very powerful... You are even part of the world I want to see. , but I also have my persistence, thank you for listening."
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Aiglon quietly listened to Shanel's report.
"Your Majesty, I feel that I have become a bad person..." Chanel summoned the courage to say.
"Really? Then you are a little bit behind the times!" Aiglon replied with a smile, "Chanel, we have done a lot of bad things so far...I lied, stole, killed and set fire, and you followed me to commit the crime. Having committed these sins, why should we be afraid of doing more bad things?
There is no need to have a pang of conscience until now, Chanel. If we want to succeed, we must abandon all boring mediocrity. I know you still have a bit of a soft heart, it doesn't matter, this is what's so cute about you - so just close your eyes and obey my orders. I bear all responsibilities and all sins, and I will also create A future that makes you content. "
Although the words in Aiglon's mouth sounded quite dangerous, his tone became more and more gentle. To Chanel, it sounded like a whisper between lovers.
Yes, I am doing bad things, but I am doing bad things with His Majesty!
There was a strange joy in the girl's heart, and the aching feeling of guilt disappeared in this gentle whisper.
For her, loyalty to the Empire and His Majesty is higher than the so-called moral principles. As long as His Majesty is willing to work for the restoration of the Empire, then whatever he does is right.
