"Your Highness, we will leave a mark forever, together! Forever!"
Teresa's tone was exciting and affectionate, and she was obviously moved by Aigron's arrangement.
"Of course, of course." Aigron smiled and nodded repeatedly, "We are destined to be remembered by history together, just like the previous generation-"
After saying that, they hugged each other.
After the excitement subsided, Teresa finally felt that something was wrong - although they were all wearing casual clothes at this time, guards were surrounding them, and their every move would fall into the eyes of these guards. No one dared to say anything and disturb the unmarried couple, but this was still a bit more than she could bear.
Moreover, some of the prisoners who were working in the distance also noticed the anomaly here. They stood and looked at the young girl curiously. Although the soldiers overseeing the work were yelling loudly, a slight commotion was inevitable.
So although Teresa was reluctant to give up, she still broke away from the embrace, then forced herself to calm down, and pretended to be calm and said to the young man.
"Your Highness, take me over and have a look."
"With pleasure." Aiglon replied with a smile.
So, he took Theresa on a tour of the cemetery, which had just begun to be built.
Because many parts of the design of the memorial cemetery were completed by Aigron himself, he was also quite familiar with it. He led Teresa to point at various places and told her what they would look like in the future.
Wherever they passed along the way, the prisoners who were still working hard stopped their work one after another and, led by the guards, paid tribute to the boys and girls. Whether their respect came from the heart or was forced to do so, At least Agron and Teresa enjoyed the respect they deserved.
Soon, under the leadership of Aigron, they arrived at the center of the cemetery, and here, they could see the stone base and foundation, and soon, a huge marble statue would be erected here.
"I plan to place a statue here. The statue is of an eagle holding an olive branch and flying to the torch of Olympia. The end of the olive branch is a small cross - it symbolizes the arrival of peace on this ancient land, and also symbolizes the arrival of peace on this ancient land. As the Christian world re-entered Greece into the embrace of freedom. There will be a commemorative relief below the statue, which will be engraved with the martyrs who shouted for this great cause and sacrificed their lives - the image of Lord Byron will appear in the most conspicuous position one."
Under Aigron's explanation, Teresa's heart was filled with excitement, and her eyes were filled with brilliance. Apparently, she was also imagining the final appearance of the statue in her mind.
"That's great, Your Highness!" She smiled very happily, "But, does that eagle mean you?"
"Well..." Aigron lowered his gaze in embarrassment.
Of course he thought so deep down, but it seemed a bit embarrassing to brag in front of Teresa.
“This eagle symbolizes our Knights of Fontainebleau, and also symbolizes all those who fought bloody battles for the cause of Greek independence and were willing to sacrifice their lives. It was they who saved this country and brought life back to this land——” After a moment, he replied.
"But in my mind, the person who brought the olive branch is you -" Theresa said with emotion, "If it weren't for you, maybe the situation would be completely different."
"I'm just adapting to the times." Aiglon replied.
This is not because he is being modest on purpose, but because he knows very well in his heart that his action is ultimately because he knows the direction of history. He is very clear that even without him, Greece will inevitably become independent under the interference of foreign powers. .
But it was impossible for him to tell Teresa all this. Now in the eyes of everyone, he is the great hero who turned the tide and pulled the Greek independence cause out of despair.
He is happy to be this great hero, but there is always a voice in his heart telling him that he cannot just be intoxicated by the aura of a hero - after all, as his influence on the direction of history becomes greater and greater, the reference value of the historical line will inevitably increase. It's getting lower and lower, and maybe not long after, everything will even change beyond recognition.
History is not an inevitable destiny at every moment, but the sum of the decisions made by everyone at the moment. As the environment changes, the decisions people make will also change. The more changes there are, the more likely the direction of history will be. It will become more and more unrecognizable.
What Aiglon wants is that history favors the path he has chosen - he wants to become the emperor of France.
In his mind, he once again reminded himself that in the future, he must abandon the arrogance of "thinking he knows history" and must assess the situation with caution before making a decision.
He is no longer the destitute prince with nothing. Now he has many followers and the prestige accumulated through victory. These are his valuable assets; but compared to his dream, these assets are still far away. It's not enough. If he squanders it carelessly, he will be in danger if he is not careful, and ruin the hope he has worked so hard to win.
"Your Highness?" Seeing that the young man suddenly fell into deep thought, Teresa couldn't help calling him again.
"Ah, I'm sorry, I was a little distracted." Aigron looked up at the surrounding open space, and then sighed, "I thought of those people who will sleep here forever, and there are many of my loyal followers inside. I can’t see the day when I can realize my dream.”
After hearing what Aigron said, Theresa felt quite sad.
However, she still comforted the young man, "Your Highness, they followed you without hesitation even though they knew there was a risk of death. You also led them to carry out a great cause. Although they died unfortunately, this They died gloriously and will be praised forever, and if you can remember their sacrifice, their spirits in heaven will definitely be very pleased."
Although this kind of comfort is only general, it is enough for Aigron.
Standing in the center of the mausoleum, he looked into the distance again.
Here are the traces he left on this new historical line.
This is the first, but definitely won't be the last.
And his fiancée beside him will definitely move forward with him, no matter how many difficulties and obstacles he faces, he will never look back.
Aigron turned his head and gestured to a guard next to him.
The guard understood immediately and took out a bouquet of flowers that he had prepared long ago.
Aigron took the flowers and handed them to Teresa.
"I thought you'd want to use this."
"Your Highness..." Teresa was surprised again, and then took the bouquet. "You're so cute today!"
She knew that His Highness felt guilty about her because of the previous turmoil, so he was extra considerate to her in order to make herself happy.
And she is willing to forgive His Highness for these mistakes. After all, who can live without making mistakes?
"Everyone will become cute standing in front of our Princess Theresa." Aigron complimented with a smile.
Filled with joy, Teresa took the bouquet, then bent down and placed it under the base of the unfinished statue. Then she raised her head and looked up to the sky to pay tribute to Lord Byron and the other dead. Salute to the heroic spirits.
Everything Aiglon had prepared for her today made her happy, and she couldn't help but think of the future.
In the near future, they will hold a wedding on the site of the Parthenon, leaving a permanent memorial on this land in a grander and more glorious way than today, and also imprinting their lives and souls on this land. Leave an indelible mark.
The union between myself and His Highness means that my life will truly enter another stage. I will have a family, just like my mother, who will do her best for the advancement of this family.
This is a heavy obligation, but it is also eternal happiness, because you will always stay with the person you love.
"Your Highness~" She turned her head to look at the young man, and then called softly.
"What's wrong?" Aigron asked.
"One day we will leave here. You can't stay in Greece, and you don't need the Greek crown." Teresa said with a leisurely and fascinated look, "But we will not leave here forever. Wait until one day when you If our long-cherished wish comes true, then we will make another trip together. I believe everyone will cheer for us then..."
"Okay, I hope there will be such a day." Aigron immediately nodded in agreement.
"Then let's plant olive trees here together? Let's plant them with our own hands." Teresa suggested, "When we return home with great honors, let these trees greet us. They will already be lush and green compared to then." !”
Aigron's expression suddenly became strange.
It's not that he is unwilling to cater to Theresa's romantic ideas, but...can Theresa plant trees? I'm afraid that the saplings will die soon after they are put down. Wouldn't it be a disgrace to the scenery at that time, and it might even become a bad omen?
"What, are you looking down on me?" Teresa quickly saw the suspicion on Agron's face, so she glanced at him, "Don't forget, I grew up in the manor, so of course I am exposed to these things. Come on, have you forgotten that when you first came to our house, I took you fishing?"
Now that Theresa has said so, Aigron has no other opinions.
This is a small thing anyway, as long as Theresa is happy, it doesn't hurt to have fun with her.
"Okay, let's do as you say. I'll ask someone to modify the design, and then ask them to find some olive saplings, and we can plant them here together."
Agron originally thought Theresa's idea was very abrupt, but after thinking about it carefully, it would be a public relations stunt to express his condolences to the fallen soldiers by planting trees himself - of course, he and Theresa were just A few were planted symbolically, but most of them had to be done by the captives.
It’s just labor that was picked up for free anyway, so it doesn’t matter if you use it more.
Theresa was even more happy to see His Highness so cooperative with her ideas. She looked around excitedly, as if mentally planning where to plant trees.
"When we come here again, we will definitely no longer be two people. We will bring our children with us, hoping that they can thrive like the woods. The spirits of the martyrs who are sleeping here will definitely bless them... "She thought about the future scenes here with great longing, and she was overjoyed for a moment. "We're going to be one big family."
Eggron laughed and made a joke. "Then you'll be very busy."
Teresa immediately understood the teasing, and her face immediately turned red.
"This is my responsibility, what's there to complain about?" Then, she lowered her head and replied shyly, "And it's not enough for me to work hard alone, you have to work hard too -"
There is no doubt that Teresa means, "After we get married, if you want to have more children, I can't do it alone. You have to work hard with me -"
But when Aigron heard it, another thought suddenly came to his mind, "Teresa alone can't do it, what about other people?"
He himself knew that Theresa definitely didn't mean this, so he quickly covered himself up, pretended not to think about anything, and held Theresa's hand instead.
"Well, let's work hard together!"
"It's almost there, Your Highness." Teresa's eyes were full of affection, and she boldly said to Aiglon regardless of her shyness, "I'm sorry that I made you wait for a long time because of my little personal concerns. But this day is coming soon, and I will definitely make up for our wait! Your Highness, I just can’t wait..."
As Teresa's identity, it was really inappropriate to say such explicit words. It was simply a bit inappropriate. But at this moment, two people were talking about love, and she was in such a good mood, so she couldn't care less about propriety. , expressing his true feelings to his fiancé.
How could this smart and beautiful girl imagine that her dear fiancé would have such thoughts just a few dozen seconds ago?
In this way, Aiglon and Teresa visited the mausoleum area hand in hand while talking to each other about their longing for the future, until finally, they left here with the soldiers and prisoners paying tribute.
For Theresa, today's event was very satisfying. She paid tribute to the poet she admired, and then made a promise for the future with Aiglon.
In her mind, all the unpleasant things happened in the past had become things of the past that did not need to be mentioned, and the closeness between her and His Highness returned to the previous one.
For Aigron, his plan has also completed an important stage. The victories and results he has achieved are brilliant enough, but this is not enough. He now needs to turn the page and then devote himself to it. In the midst of a new stage of his own struggle.
In this new struggle, although he is weak, he has stepped onto the chessboard tremblingly and has become a person who has the opportunity to control his own destiny. He will not let go of this opportunity.
Now that his army had rested enough and that he and his officers had regained their energy, it was time to embark on a new adventure.
