"trust me!"

Edgar's words were firm and firm, and he was completely different from his usual frivolous appearance.

This is his true feelings - since he became a lover with Princess Cardiyang, he has been under the care of the princess, and he also knows that the princess has only his lover, and is even willing to secretly give birth to a son for him.

This kind of "kindness" is definitely hard to see in this world of indulgence and enjoyment.

She could have countless choices, but she did it for herself without hesitation, and didn't ask me to find anything in return, even Edgar, who had no moral values, couldn't have nothing in his heart. Moving.

So he couldn't bear the princess.

He knew that if there was a day when the Bonaparte family returned to the throne, then the royal family would definitely be expelled, and those important courtiers who followed the royal family would also run away—perhaps it meant that he and the princess would be separated from each other.

He couldn't have followed the princess.

He knew that if he did that, no matter where he went, his dad would personally bring someone to the door to break his leg.

Not only because he disobeyed his father's wishes, but also because he did so, which would make people suspect that the Marquis of Treville was betting on both sides and was disloyal to His Majesty the Emperor. The future of his generation will never tolerate his son running away with a prince and wife of a Bourbon court.

So he can't run. Although he doesn't like politics, he knows that he is a member of the Treville family and can't just act according to his own ideas - he has deeply disappointed his father and can't trouble his father any more.

Moreover, he is used to this extravagant life, and he must be reluctant to bear the prosperity of Paris.

So it seems that there is only one way left. If that kind of thing happens, then do everything possible to keep the princess behind, protect her and protect this illegitimate child.

Will the father agree? He doesn't know, but he will try his best to beg him, even if he kneels down to beg for mercy... Besides, Your Majesty, as long as His Majesty agrees, everything can be solved easily.

As long as he can do meritorious service for His Majesty, he has always been very good to the "meritorious ministers". If he is really meritorious, he will definitely agree to let the princess stay within the borders of the country - after all, it is impossible for a princess to treat him. what threat.

So, make a contribution to His Majesty!

As for how to make meritorious deeds, there is naturally no second answer for him.

For his own happiness, sacrificing Agnes would have no psychological burden on him. Besides, if His Majesty can really become His Majesty, Agnes would not be called a "sacrifice". On the contrary, how many people can't ask for it? The honor is right.

Seeing Edgar's silent appearance, Princess Cardiyang thought he was sad about what he said just now, so she forced a smile and comforted her lover with a gentle voice, "Edgar... Oops, forgive me, I You shouldn't say these depressing words! I'm only talking about the worst case, things are not that bad, don't think about it, it will be alright, God will bless us."

"Yes, God will bless us," Edgar repeated, but with a very different meaning.

After talking for a while, the lovers reluctantly said goodbye.

………………

The night came as scheduled, and the ball hosted by the Duchess of Berry began as scheduled.

In order to get the honor of being noticed by the court, the "essence" of the upper class flocked to the Tuileries Palace to welcome the event hosted by the Duchess of Berry.

The men are dressed in dazzling uniforms, wearing various medals and ribbons; and the women are also fully armed, and they spare no expense in order to compete for beauty, wearing skirts no less than samurai armor, and holding folding fans Just like the sword of the brave, this is their battlefield. Although there is no gunpowder, it is equally or even more sinister.

As a member of this skirt and hairpin army, Agnes also came to this Colosseum decorated with jewels and costumes.

However, unlike those ladies who are smiling but secretly competing, she is more like a tourist mentality, and she is slightly novel and even interesting about everything around her.

Although it is not the first time to enter the palace, and it is not the first time to participate in the dance, but the experience like today is the first time in her life-because, she officially participated in it.

Although a little shy, Agnes instinctively observed the surrounding environment and compared the dresses and appearances of the girls of the same age with her own, and then she was secretly delighted, because she felt that these girls were no match for her; and she It is also obvious that many of those young people have also noticed her, and some people are even secretly sending her good luck.

Agnes didn't intend to respond, she just lowered her eyebrows and blended in with the crowd, but in her heart, her little vanity was a little satisfied.

She knew that she was dressed like a delicate china that had been forcibly shoved into the cabinets of the store, and even had the feeling of being placed on the shelf waiting to be sold, which made her feel very uncomfortable—but , On the other hand, at such a grand event, dressing up and becoming one of the focus figures makes the girl instinctively feel a little complacent.

The two contradictory moods intertwined in her heart, making Agnes turn from her former sternness to a little girl's gentle charm.

Fortunately (or badly), she has played against many young people before, and she has left a deep impression on them, and a few of them are even at the dance, so Miss Agnes' "fierce" Famous", stopped those young sons and brothers who were eager to try.

Judging from the standards in the social field, since Miss Agnes appeared in this kind of situation in full dress, it means that she has already issued a hidden invitation, although no one dares to move now, I'm afraid it won't take long, but France has never been short of brave people who dare to take risks for romance. There will always be people who will try to climb and break this most thorny but also the most beautiful rose.

What Agnes didn't notice was that on the other side of the hall, two pairs of eyes were watching her calmly.

"Look, I'll tell you, Duke Nordrien's daughter is really beautiful." Princess Cardiyang whispered to her close friend next to her while staring at Agnes, who was completely ignorant.

This close friend is naturally the Duchess of Berry, the host tonight.

As the widow of the king's second son and the mother of the king's only grandson, she has a detached position in the court, and it is impossible for anyone to dare to offend her.

However, although she has been a widow for 8 years, she is only 30 years old until today.

For a woman, this is a very delicate age, and she is at the tail of youth—although her beauty still lingers, and she can decorate herself with delicate makeup, she has already begun to worry about the passing of her youth, which can be vaguely heard in the middle. Year's footsteps.

The more sensitive you are at this delicate age.

At this moment, the lady looked at Agnes expressionlessly, as if she was judging her secretly.

According to the idea discussed with Edgar before, after coming to the palace to meet his wife, Princess Cardiyang has always praised Agnes in front of her, boasting that her beauty will prevail among the ladies who are here today. At the same time, he also vividly talked about the "heroic achievements" that Agnes taught those sons and brothers.

As a woman, especially as a lady who has been in high society for so many years, Princess Cardiyang knows that if she wants to make a woman hate another woman, there is nothing better than being in front of her. It's a much more effective way to compliment that woman a lot.

Of course, this first depends on Agnes being really outstanding and incomparable to others, otherwise no one will be jealous even if she is hype.

Fortunately, her purpose was easily achieved-because Agnes was indeed very outstanding, even if it was not as powerful as she boasted, she was dazzling enough in this crowded hall.

Because of her dazzling brilliance and the foreshadowing of Princess Cardiyang, she successfully made the Duchess feel sour towards Agnes.

Looking at the beautiful and attractive girl, Madam pouted her lips slightly, and seemed to be a little disdainful, "This dress is too rustic, it feels like a dress from ten years ago... Duke Nordrien's taste is not very good, it seems that his daughter is also Nothing is better."

As soon as she heard the lady say this, Princess Kadiyang laughed secretly in her heart, she knew that her goal had been achieved halfway.

But on the surface, she still pretended to be disapproving, "Clothing and other things are trivial things, and they can be learned slowly. Good looks are the most important thing, aren't they?"

"The chest is also a little flat." Madam continued to comment. "Looks like she's got calluses on her hands. She's a vulgar girl, like a maid."

"Pfft..." The princess chuckled, and then picked up the folding fan to cover her mouth, "This evaluation is a bit harsh, isn't she that flat? And her waist is so thin, it's enough to cover up this shortcoming. Besides, At her age, she will definitely grow a little in the future... Don't say it, men like this kind of youthful feeling now. If you don't believe me, look at her, many men are staring at her! Tonight she will definitely be able to Be a star here."

Her tone was quite frivolous, and she was joking as a friend-here, only she dared to speak to the lady in such a near-equal capacity.

She achieved her goal successfully, because she obviously noticed that the lady's eyebrows jumped, and as a close friend, she knew that the lady must have been unhappy.

And this also means that Agnes, this poor girl, has been despised. She doesn't even know what happened, and there are already more enemies in the dark.

The princess knew that she was secretly provoking right and wrong, ruining the future of a chaste and beautiful girl in the social world. It is naturally impossible to say that she has no uneasiness and guilt in her heart. It is only for the beloved Edgar, she is willing to destroy it. Your own conscience does such things.

"My dear Diana..." Just as she was sighing inwardly, Madam suddenly turned to look at her, and then her eyes became a little more playful, "Why are you praising Agnes so suddenly today? Is it because She is Edgar's sister-in-law, do you want to give her a ride?"

As a close friend, Madame knew about the affair between the Princess Cardillon and M. Edgar de Treville, and even knew that the two of them had an illegitimate child, but of course she didn't care, because to her, it was simply It doesn't matter.

In fact, she secretly envied that her best friend could have full freedom and enjoy the fun of love. After all, as the widow of the prince, even if she wanted to do something, she must always be concerned about the eyes of the outside world.

It was precisely because she knew the princess' affair with Edgar that she guessed that the princess "valued" Agnes so much for Edgar's sake and kept saying good things.

How could she have thought that although the princess did notice Agnes because of Edgar's relationship, but the purpose was exactly the opposite?

Being questioned by the lady, Princess Kadiyang didn't hide it, but she smiled lightly. "You're right, Edgar does want me to help his wife and sister so that she can enjoy the happiness of the limelight, but now I feel that Agnes herself deserves this honor. , I don't need any help from me... What do you think? Why don't you do me a favor and let her be praised and favored by you in front of everyone? This will definitely be a gift she will never forget in her life."

Without making a sound, the princess was agitated again, and this time, she completely ignited the jealousy and competitiveness of the lady.

"I don't think so." Madam shook her head, "She does have a bit of beauty, I don't deny that, but she is too far from the standard of a famous lady, I think she needs to study hard. I've heard she's still fighting men, what kind of decency is that? If I praise her, how wrong would that be for our young ladies? It's destroying our brilliance. culture and civilization…”

The princess was stunned for a moment, as if she was speechless.

"It seems to make sense to say that. She is indeed a little too detached, not demure and elegant... Her sister is much better at this point."

Madam put away the folding fan, then beckoned to the attendant next to her, and then when the attendant came to bow her head and saluted, Fu Er said something in his ear.

Although Princess Cardiyang didn't know what the lady was talking about, she could fully guess what the lady would do next - she would call Agnes to her, and then rebuke her without revealing it, so that she would be more peaceful in the future.

There is no doubt that she will not say too heavy words. After all, everyone here must pay attention to decency. Even if she doesn't like it in her heart, she will pretend to be friendly on the surface.

But that's enough, because everyone can see that the lady doesn't like Agnes, which means that she will be put into another book, and her purpose will be achieved.

"Poor Agnes..." She sighed inwardly.

At the same time, she was a little curious, who was Edgar's so-called friend, and was it worth making Agnes pay such a price?