Eagle’s Glory

"You are a happy father."

Earl Nepeg didn't notice the coldness in Aegron's eyes. On the contrary, because Aegron praised him rarely, he was quite happy, even a little complacent.

"Yes, I feel the same way." Count Nippeg smiled slightly, "My talents are mediocre, my character is vulgar, and there is nothing worthy of God's love at all. Fortunately, I was fortunate enough to come together with Luisa, and she is the only one. Being able to give birth to such a lovely child for me has made my life full of brilliance... Although life is short, I am so proud that I have been so lucky, Louisa and the children are the meaning of my life."

Aigron silently listened to his "stepfather" showing his affection in front of him. Although he was impatient, he didn't want to pour cold water on others out of courtesy.

But the more he heard it, the more he felt that something was wrong, because the earl's words had a bleak meaning, and it really didn't look like a middle-aged man who was completely immersed in happiness.

It seems that what really happened is clear - he strengthened his judgment just now.

Just as he was thinking about it, Count Nepeg motioned the two children to get closer and came to him and Teresa.

The two children have been silently sizing up their brother and sister-in-law, not daring to let out the air, and looking respectful.

In all fairness, they are all good-looking and well-educated in manners and manners, but they are not annoying.

"What lovely children." Seeing these two pretty well-dressed children, Teresa couldn't help but stop for lunch, then stood up and stroked their cheeks lightly.

Then, from the purse with gold thread embroidered with her, she took out the gift she had prepared for them long ago-William got a small commemorative medal specially made by Agron and Teresa for the Greek War of Independence, And Amboldine got a gemstone brooch.

"Children, this is the gift that your brother and I chose for you." She smiled and handed the gift to them, "I hope you like it."

Both children thank her and Aegron at the same time. "Thank you, I like it very much."

At this time, William took the initiative to speak to Aegron, his expression was a little excited, as if he was looking at some big man, "His Royal Highness, I have heard of your deeds, my father and I have been watching the news recently, and then marked on the map. Where you are, I am truly proud of your victory over the infidels...I never thought you would one day stand before me!"

"You're over the top, William." Aegron replied calmly, "I just try to do what I should do, there's nothing to brag about."

"But what you have done is beyond the ability of ordinary people or even dared to imagine..." William was still a little excited and blurted out, "My father said that you will be a great hero, and there will be great heroes in the future. Achievement, like... like your father. So I admire and admire you."

This remark made Aegron stunned for a moment.

Judging from William's expression, he should be telling the truth. It seems that this year, Count Naipeg usually said a lot of good things about himself to his sons and daughters in private?

Everyone likes to hear nice words, so Aigron's mood suddenly became a little better.

Although he was full of resentment towards his mother, and he was constantly sneering when we met today, he had no interest in venting his anger with the two children.

"Unfortunately, I have nothing to admire, as you can see now, I am not a monster, just a mortal who is only a few years older than you." He said to them gently, "I have achieved a little The achievements are what my subordinates have exchanged for their loyalty, dedication and bloodshed, and all I can do is to live up to their sacrifices and continue to move forward."

The children could not understand Aigron's high-end clothes, but they were also instinctively relieved when they saw that Aegron didn't put on airs, so they became a little closer to this "brother" psychologically.

Now that the topic has started, Aegron didn't want to be too embarrassed, so he politely asked about their current education.

"Mom and dad usually call me Amber, so you can call me the same." When he asked, the little girl whispered.

Then, she answered the question seriously, "I have received education in several languages, and I also learn vocal music and art. If I want to write some short essays for my parents to taste every weekend, so does William."

Aegron could feel that, like William, her attitude towards herself was respectful, and she even had some traces of trying to please her.

Agron looked at her again.

She is not tall and slender, just like Teresa. Her chestnut hair is combed at the temples, and she looks a little less childish and a little more solemn than an adult, but from her delicate facial features Among them, one could vaguely see Aegron's eyes as a child—after all, he was a child of the same mother.

Although it was difficult to identify her as his "sister" in his heart and eyes, he did not reach out and slap the smiling face. Since everyone's posture was already so full, Aigron was not interested in slapping his face to embarrass a group of people.

"Looks like we have another lovely little princess here." So, he complimented at the right time. "Theresa should be familiar with your education, maybe she can give you some pointers?"

He just said it casually, but the speaker didn't intend to, and Louisa and Prince Nepeg looked at each other.

"That's right, Amber, will you show Princess Teresa your drawing? I hear she's good at this—"

Teresa nodded happily, then realized that it was Luisa who wanted to politely spread herself away.

So she hesitated.

She was not worried that after leaving Aegron alone, Luisa would have some conspiracy against her husband, but she was worried about what would happen if they had a big fight without her?

"It's almost time, I'll take William to practice marksmanship." Earl Naipeg also said suddenly.

It seemed that the couple had made up their minds to leave the mother and son alone to talk, and Teresa understood in an instant.

She couldn't make up her mind, so she glanced at Aegron a little worriedly, but Aegron remained calm and made a gesture to let her go out first.

That's right, the mother and son's problem should be solved by the mother and son, Teresa sighed in her heart.

"Aigron, good afternoon." She kissed her husband's cheek, as if to imply that he was controlling his temper, and then Amboldine led her to his bedroom to enjoy his practice paintings together.

The servants packed up the table and then left one after another. Soon, only the mother and son were left in the huge dining room.

Louisa sat down at a coffee table by the window, then motioned for Aegron to sit beside her, "My son, don't you mind wasting a little time after lunch for me?"

"Of course I don't mind." Aegron replied coldly, "I've already wasted a lot, I don't care about more."

"You really..." Luisa smiled bitterly, but she didn't want to argue with her son anymore.

Aigron sat beside her, and then the mother and son sat side by side by the bed, admiring the garden outside the window.

The room suddenly fell silent, only the sound of soft and gentle breathing accompanies it.

The precious flowers that were carefully cultivated in the garden were about to bloom in the spring. Louisa quietly watched these colorful flowers, and after a long time, she sighed deeply.

"Look, how much it is there, but... good times don't last long!"

Before Aigron could ask her question, she turned to look at her son again, and her expression became serious, "Do you remember the transaction we mentioned when we were at Schönbrunn Palace?"

Of course Aigron remembered - at that time, Louisa told herself that she was trying to match Princess Teresa for her son, not unconditionally wanting to help, but hoping that Aigron would be able to take care of and help when he rose to prosper in the court in the future. own half-brothers.

"I remember this deal, but I think the preconditions for the deal are gone." Aegron hesitated for a moment before replying in a low voice, "My marriage with Teresa was on the verge of breaking down, and we insisted on it later. It took unremitting efforts to get back on the right track, and you didn't contribute to it, so this is not what you earned for me, but what I earned by myself, and I don't think I owe you anything."

"Your defense is really sharp and severe." Seeing Aegron's **** for tat, Louisa said helplessly.

"That's probably because I don't dare to accept your love—" Aegron replied with a slight smile.

There is no doubt that although things have had twists and turns, but in terms of reason, Louisa tried to find a way to match him and Theresa with Archduke Karl at first, which objectively helped him. She was forced to lower her body in front of her mother.

It was obvious to him that the Luisas had something against him.

If he is soft-spoken now, then it will be difficult for him to evade Luisa's request next time - he is not interested in being a filial son, and it is impossible for Luisa to agree to any request.

After being slandered by Aegron, Louisa's nose suddenly became a little sore. "Are you so stubborn that you don't want to be a little more polite to me?"

"I have always been very kind to you, ma'am." Agron frowned, then replied, "your loyal Franz has always treated you with great respect."

"Okay, give me a hug," interrupted Luisa. "Let me see how respectful you are?"

Agron was stunned.

"Why?" he blurted out.

This reaction made Mrs. heart sting again.

But she has no time to fight with her son anymore.

"You followed Abbot all the way, did you notice anything?" she asked softly.

Abbott, of course, was referring to her husband, the Earl of Nepeg.

"I feel that his physical condition is not particularly good recently." Aegron replied cautiously, "and his expression is quite worried."

"You are really good at observing words..." Louisa closed her eyes halfway, "yes, he has been in bad health recently, and according to the doctor, this is a serious chronic disease, and it may... It's getting worse and maybe, maybe in a year or two, I'm going to lose him."

The more she spoke, the more trembling her voice became. Obviously, this information was a huge blow to her.

Aegron hesitated for a moment, and he didn't know what to say.

It stands to reason that he should be happy that this "stepfather" is going to die of illness, but he just feels a little dazed.

To put it bluntly, he never took the Count in his eyes, and naturally he could not be regarded as an enemy. Subconsciously, he thought that the Count did not deserve his hatred at all—so naturally he had no interest in cursing the other party to die quickly.

"I... I'm sorry." In the end he could only answer politely, "Does the Count himself know?"

"He knows." Luisa smiled bitterly, "Actually, he is quite open-minded. He has always said that he was lucky that he was lucky not to die in the hail of bullets. The life he recovered can live so long, and he can start a family with me. Enough is enough...but the more I say that, the more I feel sorry for him."

"People always have to face the reality. You should be careful. You see that my grandfather has been married three times. As a daughter, you can follow the example. Maybe you can find a more suitable candidate-" Aegron replied subconsciously.

He said that because he remembered that historically, after the death of Count Nepeg, Louisa was a widow for a few years, and then did marry again, and he had forgotten who he was married to - anyway Not an important person, and the third marriage did not produce any children.

Precisely because he knew there would be a third marriage, he subconsciously ignored it and said it casually. After all, when he faced his mother, he could not help but sneer.

But at this time he realized that this was "something that happened in the future", that is to say, from the perspective of this moment, he was actually saying to a worried wife, "It's okay, your husband is dead. I will find another man to marry in the future.”

It was a bit too much, beyond cynicism and more like a vicious curse—so much so that he immediately felt it was too much himself.

In particular, Luisa clearly has feelings for Count Nepeg - as evidenced by the fact that she only remarried after being a widow for several years.

Sure enough, the expression on the mother's face suddenly froze, and then she stared at him with wide eyes angrily, as if the sight could burn the son's soul clean; at the same time, her hands were shaking, as if to bear Couldn't stop giving him a slap in the face.

Even Aegron knew that his words were very rude - even if they only hurt each other after years of resentment, Aegron felt that he should abide by some bottom lines; and as a self-proclaimed emperor, he could not lose his dignity.

"I'm sorry, Mom." With guilt, he blurted out, "I...I..."

He didn't know what to say, and in the end he could only look at his mother with apologetic eyes.

"I'm sorry, I made a blunder."

This is the first time he has said sorry to his mother.

To his surprise, his mother's violent storm did not fall on him, and the surging anger slowly disappeared after he apologized.

"So can you give me a hug?" In the huge hall, I recalled a faint question.

The voice is weak, with fear and confusion about the future, and this is the first time Aiglon has seen this in his mother-perhaps in 1805, she escaped from Vienna in this way; maybe in 1814, she too Escape from Paris like this.

He understood.

"It's my honor, Mom." He embraced his mother with a little sympathy. "You've faced many hardships in life, and you can still survive this time, just like before."

He comforted his mother tenderly—though not out of mother-son love, but out of a man's affection for a woman.