"... I praise the Almighty Lord for sending such a lovely person to me... If I have the opportunity, I would like to listen to her playing music all the time. It will be one of the most precious enjoyments in my life."

Theresa sat on a chair in the study and quietly read the interview published in the newspaper.

The flames burning quietly in the fireplace made this room insulated from the cold wind outside, and it was as warm as spring.

The scent of incense is also distributed throughout the room with the warm airflow, making people feel relaxed and happy.

Perhaps because of the strong incense, her face seemed to have a fever, and her head was a little dizzy.

"Teresa, you should probably put down the newspaper, right?" While she was still intoxicated, her mother, Grand Duchess Henrietta, walked into the study and sat in front of her, "I have a few words. I want to tell you something-"

Teresa woke up, looked at her mother, and then took the initiative to hand her the newspaper, wanting to share her joy with her, "Mom, look! Your Highness praised me..."

"I know, I've read this newspaper a long time ago." Henrietta sighed helplessly, "Besides, my poor daughter, this is the third time you've read it."

"Because, it's really good-looking..." Teresa replied as a matter of course, and then looked at her mother with a smile on her face, "His Royal Highness is publicly praising me, I guess he must have blushed when he said this!"

There was so much joy in this smile that my mother couldn't help laughing when she saw it.

"You are too easy to be satisfied, this is not good, girls should be more reserved, so that they will be cherished."

"I don't know about the little tricks you said, but Mom, if you don't even show your true feelings, what's the fun of staying together?" Teresa disagreed with her mother's warning. "Rather than being reluctant to show your sincerity because you are afraid of being despised, I think it is better to be honest at the beginning, so as not to regret it when you get it."

"It's not unreasonable to say that." The mother frowned slightly, "However, I always feel that Franz's current attitude is still a little ambiguous, as if he is hesitating... I'm not saying that he doesn't have this right, but since everything is now It's not clear yet, so you'd better not put too much expectation, lest you regret it if something happens."

"He can't run, Mom," Teresa replied with full confidence, and then shook the newspaper in her hand, "He's publicly showing his love in the newspaper, and the whole of Europe will see it! It's too late to regret it."

"Silly boy, you can break a man's oath, let alone a paragraph in the newspaper!" Henrietta couldn't help but smile bitterly, "I'm not pouring cold water on you, I just want to tell you everything It's not all right yet, you still have to be careful."

"That's natural! I will continue to work hard to impress His Highness and let him know that only I am the most suitable person to live with him in the world...because we are worthy of each other."

Then, she finally put down the newspaper, stood up from her seat, and waved her hand as if she were performing on stage, and the lacy sleeves of her skirt fluttered with it. "As long as I am sincere, I can be moved even if Your Highness has a hard-hearted heart, because... this is destined, I can help His Highness, and His Highness can use his talents to fulfill my wishes... We can create for each other. Happy people, aren't they?"

"Alas..." Henrietta could only sigh, seeing her daughter like this, she gave up her futile persuasion.

My daughter has grown up, and her heart has drifted outside. What can you do as a parent?

I can only try to make more plans for her, so that she can live a comfortable and rich life in the future.

At first, when she heard His Majesty's marriage plan, she was surprised and a little skeptical. After all, the young man's identity was really special. She didn't expect that her originally arrogant daughter had been so in love with the young man from the moment she first met. On the contrary, under the promotion of his daughter, the marriage plan was quickly confirmed.

She doesn't know whether it's good or bad for things to come to this point, but since she's come this far, she can only go on.

After all, His Royal Highness Franz is indeed both good-looking and talented. If he can really become his son-in-law, what can be picky?

Moreover, if the daughter marries this Highness, she can stay in Austria instead of marrying to a foreign country, and she can always stay with her parents, which is very ideal.

So...hope that God will lead everything to the best outcome, and let her vague worries all come to nothing. Don't have any more accidents, just bloom and bear fruit!

After all, all are waiting to bless them.

Thinking of this, Henrietta regained her energy and began to return to the previous topic. "Okay, let's not go too far, Theresa, I have something I want to ask your opinion-"

"What?" Teresa asked suspiciously.

"About the date." Henrietta didn't intend to continue teasing her daughter, and said it directly, "His Royal Highness was born on March 20, 1811, which means that he will turn sixteen years old on March 20 next year. , it can also be counted as an adult. Metternich and His Majesty the Emperor think that this day is quite a good day, and it is of commemorative significance. So the court asked us for our opinion - Teresa, what do you think? If there is no opinion , on this day, the marriage contract was officially signed--"

It is said to be March next year, but now it is the end of the year and Christmas is approaching. In fact, it is only three months later. Henrietta felt a little rushed, but wanted to see her daughter's opinion.

"It's a good day..." Teresa blinked.

As far as her heart is concerned, of course she hopes that the sooner the marriage contract will be confirmed, the better, but she has long promised in front of Aegron, waiting for him to end everything, and if she urges it so quickly, she is afraid that it will arouse His Highness's rebellion. psychology.

After thinking for a moment, he replied, "Three months seems a little too fast... Then, Mom, I was born on June 12 of the same year. Is it okay to set it on my birthday?"

Henrietta certainly had no reason to object to Teresa's words.

"Okay... Since you think so, then I will reply your opinion to the court. If His Highness has no opinion, then I think it must be decided."

"I'll let His Highness have no opinion..." Teresa narrowed her eyes slightly and replied in a low voice.

Half a year is enough. She believes that as long as she relies on her sincerity and fervent love, she can finally melt His Highness's heart and let go of the evil that has become an obstacle.

The absurdity that young people have gone astray will eventually become a thing of the past, and then will usher in a new stage in life - she is so convinced.

"Okay, I have nothing else to do, you can continue to work in your stack of books." Mother stood up from her seat, "You better clean up recently, we are moving to the Albertina Palace for Christmas Festival."

The original winter palace of the Habsburg family of the Albertina Palace, located in the southwest corner of the old palace of the Hofburg, was obtained by the previous generation of Cheshen from the late emperor.

The Duke of Cheschen was also an avid collector, and he meticulously acquired a large number of paintings from all over Europe, including masterpieces by Michelangelo and Raphael. He put these paintings into the palace.

Because he had no children, he adopted the Archduke Karl as his adopted son, and after his death, the Archduke Karl and his wife naturally inherited the Albertina Palace and all the art collections in it from the Duke of Ceschen.

They wanted to make it a mecca of art, so they invited renowned architects to redecorate the entire palace in royal style. After spending a lot of money and time, their efforts paid off, and the Palazzo Albertina became the A gem of imperial architecture and art.

By the way, after the fall of the Habsburg family's rule, the Albertina Palace was taken back by the new Austrian government and turned into the Albertina Museum, a testimony to Austria's long art history.

Although he enjoys a peaceful life in the countryside on weekdays, but near important festivals such as Christmas and New Years, the Duke Carl family will move into this luxurious palace to celebrate festivals with people from all walks of life, hold grand banquets, and maintain the family relationship. huge external influence.

And this year, there will be one more family member going to the palace to spend time.

Just when Aigron visited the manor last time, Henrietta had already made an invitation to the young man, and if there was no accident, Duke Reichstedt would also be the protagonist of the banquet.

The Grand Duke and his wife are also very happy to let him and Teresa play the role of receptionist together, so that people from all walks of life in Austria can accept the presence of His Royal Highness earlier.

She and her husband are convinced that as long as the couple continue to work hard and spend some time cultivating, the future son-in-law will eventually be able to enter the house, get rid of the current embarrassing situation, and become the authentic Habsburg royal family in the eyes of Austrians member's.

As long as the Austrians accept this, the rest will be easy.

For the happiness of their eldest daughter, the two of them can try their best to do everything they can, and the next step is to rely on the new couple's own efforts.

Henrietta believes that with the talents of these two children, whatever they want to do, they will achieve what they want.

And the future child of him and Teresa will also become a symbol of the combination of the two great surnames, enjoying the attention of the world from the moment of birth.

Maybe this is Teresa's ideal future life, right? Looking at her daughter, the Grand Duchess thought to herself.

Don't worry, all difficulties can be solved.

After sending her mother away, Teresa returned to the desk and sat down. She calmed down her excitement and began to take out a pen and paper to write letters to the young man.

"Aigron, my dear friend:

Since the last goodbye, I miss you quite a bit, how are you doing? I heard from my father that you behaved solemnly and decently at the funeral, and took the initiative to help the coffin instead of the teacher. I am very proud of your magnanimity, and I hope you can get rid of your grief.

I saw your interview in the newspaper and honestly I didn't expect you to give me so many compliments...I must admit I'm glad I saw it, I'm just a little scared that I'm not worthy of your exaggerated compliments ——Of course, I will continue to work hard to become the Teresa in your mind.

With Christmas approaching, I remind you again with anticipation that our family is very much looking forward to your visit—and my father and mother even more hope that you will be able to make a name for yourself in high society. We Austria is a conservative and hierarchical country. Since you want to be successful in this country, it is very important to your future. Please do not take it lightly.

Of course, I will try my best to help you. I believe that as long as you show your usual demeanor, it will be enough to convince the outside world. After all, even those harsh soldiers have a good impression of you. But, in the end... who dares to say how much reverence there is in this era? We can only walk on thin ice and play our due roles well, and the rest is just playing on the scene. Fortunately, we still have family members who can treat each other sincerely.

To be honest, my parents are very enthusiastic about you. They are dedicated to creating better conditions for you to join the WTO. I dare not say that this is entirely because of my influence. They themselves believe that you do have this talent. You promise, as long as you truly believe in them and rely on them, your future journey in this country will be much easier.

By the way, there is news from the palace that they seem to be planning to officially announce the engagement in June, this is His Majesty's decision, I have tried my best to delay the time... I'm sorry I can only give my personal The influence has come so far, I hope you can understand me.

However, I also believe that half a year is enough time for you to think clearly and make the right decision... Aigron, I beg you, don't be confused by temporary emotions! Plan for the future well, aren't my parents and I together as much as that His Royal Highness? Are our enthusiasm and kindness not enough to touch your heart?

Looking forward to your coming to us at Christmas, looking forward to you getting rid of the entanglement as soon as possible, looking forward to your brilliant future, and looking forward to the day when you say you love me...

Maybe I'm talking too much, but trust me, every word I say comes from the heart.

Thank you so much Teresa. "

In the silence, Teresa finished writing the letter with a pen, then carefully packed it into the envelope.

This letter will soon be delivered to His Royal Highness, what should he feel? Teresa was looking forward and a little nervous.

Then, she walked back to the seat just now, picked up the newspaper on it and read it again, and recited the young man's brief interview speech again. The words on it seemed to give her great encouragement and courage. .

It would be great if His Highness could tell himself once in person...

She believed she could do it.

Then, she picked up the scissors and skillfully cut out the fragments of the newspaper that contained these words, and put them into her favorites.