Eagle’s Glory

After telling Edmund, the Marquis of Treville walked out of the study, and then he went straight to the nursery where Xia Lu was.

It was a small room, but it was very close to Edgar and Alice's room, so that the parents could look after their eldest daughter at any time—most of the time, of course, just Alice.

The room was decorated quite delicately, with all kinds of furry toys, and blankets were wrapped around the walls to prevent Xia Lu from bumping.

At this time, Xia Lu was lying on the cot, hugged by her mother, Alice was teasing her daughter with a smile on her face, and she was teaching her how to speak in a low voice.

The Marquis of Treville was silent for a while, he couldn't bear to disturb the happy scene between mother and daughter.

Alice, who was originally very beautiful, was now more attractive because of the radiance of motherhood on her face, and it was even more stunning.

Why doesn't that kid Edgar know how to cherish? The Marquis of Treville couldn't help muttering in his heart.

When he thought of that failed son, his originally excited mood cooled down again. His career was about to turn around, but who could this career be passed on in the end? Edgar was definitely unworthy, he couldn't afford it.

Although he is still young and strong, he will eventually usher in the day when he is called by the Lord. On that day, who can he entrust his family to?

Just as he was thinking, Alice finally noticed that her father-in-law had come to the room. "dad!"

She thought that the general was going to take Xia Lu to play in his study as usual, so she quickly stood up and was about to hand Xia Lu to his hand.

The Marquis of Treville immediately hugged his granddaughter, and when Xia Lu saw that her grandfather was also very affectionate, she stretched out her arms and pulled the short beard on his lips, and then giggled.

The Marquis of Treville didn't care about his granddaughter's offense, but took the initiative to cooperate with his granddaughter's antics, completely unable to see the usual seriousness and solemnity.

This scene made Alice couldn't help laughing, "Don't spoil her too much, what if you spoil her!"

"My granddaughter, so what if you're spoiled." The Marquis of Treville replied disapprovingly, "Learning and etiquette can be learned gradually in the future, but the courage to be fearless must be cultivated from an early age."

"She doesn't need to be a cavalry, she needs so much courage to do what..." Alice replied aggrievedly. "Isn't it enough to be a good Miss Treville and find a good husband?"

"You are completely wrong! She is not an ordinary lady, she is the lady of our Treville family, she can't hold a saber, but she also has to fight for her own destiny, and the most important thing in fighting is courage, some You only need to be calmer than your opponent, and you will win if you hold on for one more second. The most important thing is persistence and wit! No matter who she marries in the future, she will always be a member of our Treville family, she does not need , She shouldn't rely on her husband and son to decide her own destiny, that's ridiculous, she must learn to live for herself!"

Hearing Marquis Treville's long speech, Xia Lu let out a small cheer, as if applauding for her grandfather, and Marquis Treville also lowered her head and kissed her granddaughter's forehead. To encourage Xia Lu.

Alice didn't agree with her father-in-law's words, but she didn't dare to refute it, she could only smile helplessly.

Of course she didn't know that it was precisely because he was completely disappointed with his son that the general attached so much importance to the cultivation of Xia Lu. He had already pinned his life's hopes on the next generation.

If such a huge pressure falls on an ordinary child, it is very likely to crush the child's tender shoulders. I wonder if Xia Lu can withstand this pressure?

"Okay, Alice, let's go to the study together." After teasing his granddaughter, the Marquis of Treville said to Alice.

"Huh? Let's go together?" Alice was a little surprised, "Why?"

"We have a distinguished guest in our house." The Marquis of Treville explained to his daughter-in-law softly, "The Count of Monte Cristo last time, he came to visit us again."

Alice gasped because she was caught off guard, then glanced at her daughter worriedly.

Of course she knew that the Count of Monte Cristo's visit again meant that danger had come to the family, and she had already fought it herself, but her daughter was not at ease.

"Don't worry so much, it's alright." The Marquis of Treville saw what his daughter-in-law was thinking, so he calmly comforted her, "The arrival of the Count means that His Majesty is already preparing to return to Paris - this is very important for our family. Said to be great news, it is worth taking any risk for this, and everything we paid today will be rewarded with satisfactory returns.”

"I know...I know it all." Alice lowered her head and replied in a low voice.

Of course she knew she had no choice, and had to expect the Bonaparte family to succeed.

Then, she silently followed the Marquis of Treville towards the study.

Edmund Dantès had been waiting for the return of the Marquis, and he did not wait long before the door reopened.

He looked up, and sure enough, Mrs. Alice was also brought over, and the Marquis of Treville was clearly holding a baby of about one year old.

The baby quickly captured his full attention.

This blond baby, with fair skin, looked almost as cute as a doll.

He stood up and walked to the Marquis of Treville, and then carefully observed the child. After getting the permission of the Marquis, he gently stroked Xia Lu's small face.

And Xia Lu was not frightened by this serious-looking stranger, but looked at him with a smile, as if welcoming the guest. The smile looked so sweet that Edmund couldn't help but laugh.

As expected of Edgar and Lady Alice's daughter... he thought.

He disapproves of Edgar's character and ability, but he has always recognized Edgar's good looks, and Xia Lu seems to have completely inherited the advantages of his parents in appearance, presumably when he grows up, he will definitely She is an amazing beauty.

Then, he looked at Alice.

"Madam, I congratulate you for having such a lovely daughter... Miss Xia Lu will surely make the whole city of Paris fall for her in the future."

"You have won the prize." Of course everyone would like to hear good words, and Alice also saluted the Count with a smile on her face, "Mr. Count, it is a pleasure to see you again. Although I have always stayed in Paris, I have been listening to it recently. Speaking of some of your heroic deeds...I'm proud to have known you and been your friend."

"I am also proud to have met you and Miss Agnes," Edmund Dantes replied, "I will never forget the respect and help you and your sister showed me when I was in Paris last time. of."

"We're just doing our best, what can be compared to your heroic deeds of serving His Majesty?" Alice replied with a smile, "It seems that you will be staying in Paris for a long time in the future. During this time, if there is anything Where you need the help of our sisters, please feel free to speak up, we are very happy to help friends."

"Actually, I do want some help right now," Edmund said immediately. "So I can only shamelessly ask you to trouble yourself."

Then, he briefly told Alice the things he had just said to the Marquis of Treville - of course, following the Marquis's orders, he kept everything about Bianca withheld from revealing.

"No problem, I will do my best to provide you with convenience." After listening to Alice, she made a statement without any hesitation. "I may not be of much help elsewhere, but I can find you a ticket to society in Paris."

She is also a firm-minded person. Since she has reached this point now, there is really nothing to hesitate. Although she still has little loyalty to the Bonaparte family until now, for the sake of her husband and daughter, she must do her best to help them, and there is no other way.

"First of all, I have to buy a house. It can't be demeaning, and it can't be too conspicuous to interfere with my usual actions..." Edmund Dantes said as he took out a small bag from his pocket. , and then handed the bag to Alice, "This is the funds allocated to me by His Majesty."

Alice took the bag, and at a glance saw the brilliance of the gems inside.

She quickly estimated the approximate value of these gems, and nodded, "If you want to quickly convert these gems into cash, there will be discounts, but buying a mansion is enough, I will choose the place as soon as possible. OK, then find someone to do it, don't worry."

Speaking of which, she joked again, "I remember when you came here last time, you also took a bag of gems... Did your majesty open some ancient treasures? Why are there so many gem collections?"

"This is a gift from the most loyal servants of the Empire." Edmund replied, "In order to support my actions, Your Majesty has promised that he will set a budget for me, there is no upper limit, I can do whatever I want. Dominate and use it. If I run out of money now, he will continue to add."

"There is no upper limit..." Alice gasped, of course she could hear the meaning.

This means that His Majesty has placed infinite trust in him. At this moment, he is the full authority of the young man, and he can even assign the Treville family to do things for him - it's just that the other party is concerned about his own face, so he didn't say it clearly.

No matter who he was in the past, it doesn't matter, at this moment, he is someone who must be friends.

"That's really admirable trust." She sighed sincerely, "I also believe that you will be able to live up to your trust."

"The most important thing now is not to let people see that he is the Count of Monte Cristo." At this time, the Marquis of Treville, who had been silent, interjected, "The last time he came to Paris, Agnes took him to you. I went to my father's place and then publicly attended the banquet as a guest. Although it has been a year, it is impossible to guarantee that no one has an impression of him."

Alice also had a headache thinking about this verse.

She is not only having a headache for the count, but also for her own family - obviously, the last time her father entertained the "Count of Monte Cristo", it didn't matter at the time, but it will definitely be suspicious now, because the title of Count of Monte Cristo is definitely Has been detected by the Royal Government.

Does anyone suspect that the Duke of Nordrien has long been in collusion with the Bonapartists? After all, he even married his daughter to a well-known Bonaparte... The two things are superimposed, and it's hard not to get suspicious.

Although her father's status in the palace should not cause any trouble, as a daughter, she can't help but be a little worried.

It's just that her father has almost ignored her since she got married, so she doesn't know how her father copes with those doubts and questions.

"If only Agnes hadn't been so extravagant at the time..." She couldn't help complaining when she was upset. "Now we're all in trouble."

"Miss Agnes is also kind. She just wanted me to gain the respect of the Parisian society as soon as possible. I have always kept this sincere friendship in my heart." Edmund Dantes excused Agnes again, " Moreover, this time, for the convenience of doing things, I forged a new identity, and I will try to disguise as much as possible, as long as the disguise is properly, I believe it will not be so easy to be recognized - after all, it has been a year. "

Now that it's done, Alice can only accept this remark. "That's the only way. Be careful when you go, and don't easily show up at crowded parties. In addition, you'd better not have anything to do with people in my family. It's very dangerous for both sides."

"Can't we take advantage of the situation to make him simply abandon the pseudo-king? Anyway, the life of the pseudo-king won't last long. It would be better to change the court as soon as possible." The Marquis of Treville said coldly.

Of course, he knew that his in-laws would not change families so easily, he just mocked it maliciously.

"I'm afraid it's not that easy..." Alice smiled wryly, "He always thought that he could return to the country and build up his family's business again, all thanks to the kindness of Count Artois, so emotionally, I'm afraid it would be difficult for him to do so. The decision to abandon the royal family."

She grew up in an exiled noble family loyal to the Bourbon royal family since she was a child. Although she has changed her family at this moment, it is not easy to be called a pseudo-king, so she simply used the Count of Artois to refer to King Charles X.

Speaking of feelings, isn't it just lack of courage... The Marquis sneered disdainfully in his heart, but for the sake of his daughter-in-law, he stopped there.

He continued to stroke his granddaughter in his arms.

While holding her granddaughter, she talked about political conspiracy with great interest. In a sense, "education starts from a baby". Xia Lu was lying in her grandfather's arms and looked at the three adults in a dazed way. This is also her. For the first time in my life, I came into contact with the darkest, deepest and most stormy world in France.

Of course, there will be many, many times in the future.

After teasing his granddaughter for a moment, the general spoke again,

"Just call Agnes over, I still have to ask her for some things."

"Why?" Alice was a little puzzled. "What can she decide?"

"She can decide a lot of things." The general replied pointedly, "Your Majesty still misses her so much."