Unnoticed, Edmond Dantès came to Paris, and then quietly visited the important partisan of the Bonapartists, the prestigious Marquis de Treville.

His task was very smooth, and he easily gained the trust of the Marquis of Treville, and then handed over the letter from His Majesty to the Marquis, and then it was time for him to perform another task.

However, he also needs the help of the Treville family very much in this task, because he has no friends or connections in Paris, and wants to sell the precious gems at a reasonable price as soon as possible without disturbing the market. , definitely need the help of this noble family.

After the initial meeting, the Marquis of Treville and Alice kindly invited him to lunch.

Although the Treville family has long since lost its former glory, in order to entertain the distinguished guest of the Count of Monte Cristo, without losing their dignity, they still organize their lunch very delicately.

Started with an appetizer of fresh mushroom lettuce soup, followed by carefully cooked prime rib, followed by herring and prawns, and pudding and small desserts as garnishes, the variety of meals is really rich.

Edmond Dantès was already exhausted during this trip, and suffered a heavy mental blow, so when he saw this big meal, he couldn't help but move his index finger.

Of course, in order to maintain the title of Earl bestowed upon him by His Majesty the Emperor, he tried his best to accompany the masters to dine respectfully according to the etiquette taught by Father Faria.

However, after all, he had spent more than ten years in the Eves Prison before. Although Father Faria taught him the proper etiquette, he could not have a place to practice it. In just a few months after he came out, he still had to Running around, he couldn't have enough opportunities to get used to it, so it was obvious that the movements were rather rusty.

The Marquis of Treville and Alice exchanged glances, and they also saw that the title of Count of Monte Cristo might not be worthy of the name, but it was only temporarily sealed by His Majesty to drive ducks on the shelves-from the name of the fief, it may be a bit unpleasant.

However, even so, they just tacitly understood each other, and neither of them showed any contempt for the Count. After all, now is not the time to put on airs.

Besides, since His Majesty said he was an earl, then he was an earl, and he was not.

Just as the guests and hosts were chatting, the sumptuous lunch ended, and the Marquis of Treville got up to leave.

"Okay, Earl, I need to leave for a while." The Marquis said, raising the handwritten letter in his hand, "Now that you have your Majesty's handwritten letter in hand, our comrades will surely cheer for it, and I will be more convincing in the future, and I will urge them to find enough qualified volunteers to serve His Majesty as soon as possible. In fact, many people are already eager to try..."

Hearing what the Marquis said, Edmond Dantès couldn't help but feel relieved.

"It would be best if that were the case, and I wish you all the best, General."

The Marquis of Treville nodded to him, then turned around and strode out of the restaurant and out of his mansion, revealing a resolute aura.

At this time, Alice also stood up slowly and bowed slightly to Edmond Dantès.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Count, because of the rush, we didn't do much preparation... If there is anything wrong with the reception, please forgive me."

"I am very satisfied with your family's hospitality, ma'am." Edmond Dantès replied quickly, "Don't say anything like that again, or I will be really embarrassed."

Seeing Edmond Dantes talk so well, Alice also smiled.

"Then please come with me, I'll take you to the guest room to rest. You'd better not stay in a hotel during this time, I think it's the best choice to stay in our home as a guest - this will also facilitate us to communicate news in the future, Cooperate with each other to carry out His Majesty's tasks."

"I will follow your arrangements, ma'am." Edmond Dantès also felt that this arrangement was the best, so he followed her advice.

"Then please come with me." Alice stood up and walked towards the second floor with Edmond Dantes.

She was pregnant after all, and it was a little difficult to go upstairs with a big belly, because the Marquis didn't let anyone disturb her at lunch, so there was no one around to help her now.

Edmond Dantès couldn't take it any longer, so he reached out to help her, and he was also thanked by Alice.

"You are such a kind-hearted man," she said with a smile.

"It's not worthy of praise, any educated person would do it, ma'am." Edmond Dantes replied solemnly.

With his help, the two walked to the door of a room on the second floor, and then opened the room.

This is a well-furnished room, with a bed and a desk, books on the shelves, and oil paintings on the walls as decorations. It seems that it is indeed a room for guests.

"I feel sorry for you to rest here during this time." Alice said to him with a smile, "if you need anything, just instruct the servants, and I will let them treat you with the attitude of treating the most honorable guests."

"You don't have to worry about me like this, ma'am." Edmond Dantès felt a little embarrassed, "I don't have high requirements for life, and there is no reason to yell at your house, I just need to finish it as soon as possible. The task that Your Majesty has given me is good."

"It seems that you are a dedicated and rational person! I can't help but feel happy for Your Majesty, he has found the right person." Alice laughed even deeper. "But you don't have to be too nervous, Mr. Count, you have finally come to Paris, and you can occasionally feel the life of this city like an ordinary tourist. I think it is very beneficial for you to relax your body and mind properly. "

Although she was reasonable and thoughtful, Edmond Dantes could only sigh in his heart.

How could he be happy until the day when his revenge was avenged?

"Don't worry, I'm already working hard to help you complete your mission—" As if seeing what he was thinking, Alice turned back to the topic, "Although I really hope I can help you personally, but Forgive me, my body doesn't allow me to run around, so...I can only find a reliable guide for you, and let her help you find the right person to exchange those gems."

"She?" Edmond Dantes heard sensitively. "Is it a lady?"

"Yes, to be precise, it's my own sister, Agnes." Alice nodded lightly, "don't worry, although she is not our party, she is willing to help me a little. I She has been notified, and should be here soon—"

Then, she looked at the window facing the street, her eyes lit up.

"Oh, she's already here!"

Following her line of sight, Edmund also looked over, and found that a carriage was galloping quickly towards this side, and then the concierge opened the door without passing the message, obviously familiar with the owner of the carriage.

"She will be here soon." Alice looked at Edmond Dantès again, "Don't worry, although she is not young, she is very good and will never drag you down, maybe even Give you more protection."

Although she said it lightly, Edmond Dantès smelled the unusual. Since he came here, it seems that Alice is making all kinds of decisions, and even the majestic general looks very Respect her opinion.

Considering that she said she was His Majesty's friend, this aroused his curiosity even more.

Although he has been with His Majesty for a short time, it is obvious that he is a proud person, and those who can be recognized as friends by him will never be ordinary.

"Can I take the liberty to ask? Your maiden's family is...?" He couldn't help asking.

"Nordrion, it's a somewhat famous family... But that's a thing of the past for me. Now my surname is Treville, and so is my child." Alice replied calmly, "As for me My sister, I was just about to explain to you—she is still in the boudoir, so she still belongs to my parents’ family, and my parents’ family and my husband’s family have always had political disagreements, and the relationship is not very good. So she just helped me a little out of family affection. It's just a little busy, you'd better not embarrass her, it's best to be a tourist in front of her."

Edmond Dantes probably got it.

He has heard of the Nordrian family, and it is also a famous noble family in France. It is no wonder that Alice can have such a bearing.

In addition, judging from her tone, the Nordrian family must be on the side of the royalist party, so they have "political disagreements". In this way, the lady in the cracks must not feel very well.

When I say this, it is no longer an official communication between the same party, but more like a dialogue between friends and mutual understanding.

"Ma'am, this must be very difficult for you," he said with a little sympathy. "Don't worry, I won't do anything to embarrass you and your sister."

Alice was silent.

"You can think that I got on the pirate ship by mistake - after all, when I made up my mind to marry Edgar, I didn't know that Duke Leichstedt would escape from Austria and seek the family to flourish again." After a while, Alice lowered her head. Glancing his gaze, he said quietly.

"By the time I know, it's too late, I'm already married, my father-in-law, the Marquis of Treville, wants to be a loyal minister, and he wants his son and even his grandchildren to continue to be loyal to His Majesty, then at this time I still have What choice is there? I swear before God to be a member of the Treville family, to honor my elders, to have children, how can I break my oath?"

"Then do you regret it?" Edmond Dantes couldn't help asking.

"Regret? How is it possible? Mr. Count, please don't underestimate me, I will never regret my decision." Alice smiled, and a proud look finally appeared on her face, "In retrospect, If I had known all this one day before getting married, and then asked me to make a choice, I would still stand by my decision without hesitation, because I love Edgar and I am willing to pay the price for him. Now, I We must do our best for the revival of the Treville family, and since my public has decided that what we are doing is in the best interest of the family, I must comply."

Alice's talk made Edmond Dantès feel a little pity, and made him feel a sudden sour feeling.

The venerable lady kept her oath, but Mercedese did not.

Edmond Dantès had already found out that Mercédès had already married Fernand, who changed his surname to Morcerf, and had given birth to their son not long ago.

The woman who once entered the marriage hall with him, because of fate, has now become a mother of women.

He doesn't blame Mercedes, any girl is involuntarily in such a situation. She is different from a noble's daughter. Without a man to take care of her, her survival will become a problem. She doesn't have much The choice is to yield to fate.

But even if I knew and understood, there would still be a few unwilling shouts in my heart from time to time—what if Mercedes was still waiting for her?

He can now give her the happiest life.

But this can only be delusional, she is now in his enemy's house, performing her duties as a wife, taking care of his enemy and the son of his enemy!

Tears full of pain and anger slid from the corners of his eyes in an instant.

There was another scar in his heart, and more hatred.

"Sir?" Alice panicked when she saw him burst into tears, "what's the matter with you?"

Edmond Dantès took a deep breath, then shook his head, "It's nothing, ma'am, I'm just very moved by your words, so I feel moved."

Alice looked at the Count curiously.

At that moment, the earl was completely heartbroken and heartbroken. She didn't understand what the other party had experienced, but she knew that this must be the most painful wound in the other party's heart - so since he didn't want to say it, Then she can't ask.

Fortunately, at this time, there was a rush of footsteps on the stairs.

Then, the door was pushed open, and a girl in a skirt appeared in front of the two of them.

She has long chestnut hair and a hairpin on her head. She looks vaguely like Alice, but compared to Alice's calmness, she is much more energetic and energetic.

"This is my sister, Agnes." Alice introduced to Edmond Dantès with a smile.

Edmund greeted the girl at once.

Then she looked at her sister again, "Agnes, this is the Count of Monte Cristo, a distinguished guest of our family."

"Nice to meet you, sir." Agnes hurriedly raised her skirt and saluted Edmund Dantes.

"Agnes, I hope you can do us a favor--" After the two men saluted, Alice immediately entered the topic, "Mr. Count is a foreigner, he has just come to Paris, and he is completely unfamiliar with this place, so he needs to A guide. In addition, please help him find some bankers with whom he has contacts. The Count needs to sell some items to cover his travel expenses, after all, the expenses in Paris are not a small amount..."

"Okay! Leave it all to me." It was rare for my sister to ask her for help, and Agnes happily agreed, "You can take care of your body in peace, and don't worry about so many things."

Then, she looked at Edmond Dantès curiously. "Monsieur Count, which one do you want to go to?"

"If you can, let's start with the silver number of Monsieur Danglars. I have heard that he has a good reputation." Edmund Dantes replied calmly and reservedly.

"Then, your majesty, how are you doing recently?" Agnes asked innocently with wide eyes.

...

Edmond Dantès looked at Alice uneasily, remembering what he had promised.

And Alice could only smile bitterly, she was a little helpless to her sister.

"I'm just a traveler, ma'am, and I don't know what your majesty is. By the way, he's fine now," he replied after a moment.

Agnes was dumbfounded by the answer, but she no longer struggled.

"Well then, Mr. Traveler, Agnes will serve you wholeheartedly~"