Flowers, Swords and France
Chapter 161:
After the grandfather and grandson were busy working back and forth for several days, Charles finally found some free time for himself. .So, according to his usual habit, after breakfast, he ran to the small reception room early, ready to appreciate a chess book he had recently obtained.
I just didn't expect that someone had already occupied the place and started playing with the chess pieces for a while.
Charles couldn't help but feel very curious, so he stepped lightly and walked over gently.
Then he discovered that it was the two sisters Charlotte and Fran who were playing chess.
At this moment, they were so engrossed that they did not notice Ciel's arrival. At the same time, although their expressions were very calm and they did not make any sound when moving, the battle on the chessboard was very fierce, and their respective queens and horses were fighting fiercely.
For a while now, Charlotte has been staying at the Marquis Treville's house. Although she is not allowed to go out, she often has books to read and Charles occasionally plays with her, so she doesn't feel bored at all. It was even more gratifying to think that she was originally in a state where she was "clearly ordered by her master not to communicate when she came to the door", but now she can wander around in it.
However, two days ago, when she was bored and studying the chess records left by Charles, she quickly found a new way to pass the time - playing chess with her cousin.
At that time, she was concentrating on studying the chess records, and Fran walked in directly, and then made some sarcastic remarks to her. Charlotte was angry and decided to teach this wild girl a lesson, so she responded with the same sarcastic words.
Finally, two equally angry people sat on both sides of the chessboard and started a decisive battle in the black and white world. At first, Charlotte still had a little contempt for Fran, thinking that after competing with Charles for many years, she would never lose to this wild girl. However, Fran soon made her see the cruelty of reality. In desperation, I can only use all my energy to deal with it.
Unexpectedly, Fran looked stupid and dumb, but her chess skills were really good. Even if Charlotte fought with all her strength, her winning rate was still a bit bleak.
It doesn't matter if you just lose on the chess board. In addition to losing, you also have to bear the cynicism of the opponent. This is really unacceptable. Every time she loses, Fran always makes fun of Charlotte. Fan. However, Charlotte seemed to be inspired to be fierce, so she fought repeatedly and followed Fran to ask for another fight. And because winter was coming, Fran's schoolwork had completely stopped, so she There is also plenty of time to compete with Charlotte.
This game now is the first time they have played against each other in many days.
Judging from the frown on Charlotte's face and the calm look on Fran's face, you can tell how the situation is developing even without looking at the chessboard.
"What? I don't know how to leave? You know you're going to lose, right?" Fran smiled so much that she narrowed her eyes, her tone full of sarcasm, "Weren't you very tough at the beginning? You don’t know what to do now, do you? If you just admit defeat, you won’t have to lose so miserably..."
Faced with such ridicule, Charlotte couldn't help but frown, and held her chess piece tightly in her hand, but didn't put it down for a long time. Hateful... so hateful...
Although her heart was full of unwillingness and hatred, Charlotte was still a determined and meticulous person, so even when she was so angry, she did not act up, but was ready to admit defeat. Then, just as she was about to admit defeat, a hand snatched the chess piece from her hand and placed it on the chessboard and took a step away.
The two people turned their attention at the same time.
"Ciel?"
"elder brother?"
They both exclaimed at the same time.
"Don't worry about me," Ciel smiled, then stretched out his hand to signal Fran to take the next step. "Fran, it went very well, better than I expected."
"I..." To Ciel's surprise, Fran opened her eyes shyly, and the triumphant smile just now was completely gone, leaving only a little panic and embarrassment.
"I say that sincerely. I know Charlotte's chess skills are already very good. It's really rare that you can make her lose so shamelessly..." Charles looked at his sister seriously, "Now I want to try this situation. Come on, don’t hold back, and play with me seriously.”
Under Ciel's gentle gaze, Fran slowly recovered from her initial panic.
"Do you really want to take this seriously? Let's start all over again... You have no chance in this game..."
"I just want to try it." Charles replied casually, and then warned again, "Don't hold back!"
"Okay...if you insist..." Fran sighed helplessly.
After a few steps, Ciel was checked without any suspense.
"I just said, let's start from the beginning..." Fran looked at her brother apologetically, "This set has already been ruined by Charlotte, her level is too low..."
"Hmph!" Charlotte snorted bitterly from the side.
"So you are so powerful!" Charles was deeply shocked. After a moment, he had a little doubt, "Then why did you always pretend not to know how to play chess when you played with me before?"
Fran blushed a little, and when she was about to answer, Charlotte interrupted her.
"Need I say that? Of course, I am trying to cheer you up and make you think your sister is weak and needs your care, Mr. Treville. Your sister is always scheming in this kind of thing, and has always been like this..."
Charlotte's tone was full of ridicule and sarcasm, and she obviously wanted to find an excuse to attack Fran and vent her anger. The strange thing is that she seemed to be talking about more than just playing chess.
"No... No!" Fran's face turned red instantly, and she shouted at Charlotte. "It's just, it's just because... because I don't like playing chess!"
"Oh?" Charlotte continued to smile, "Then why did you try every means to set a trap a few days ago and trick me into playing chess with you? Why did you play with me for so long and deliberately lose to me from time to time to give me the motivation to continue playing with you? Do you think I can't see your thoughts? Don't be afraid, just tell your brother and sister that you like to disguise yourself too much on weekdays, which is not good. We all like honest children the most."
She emphasized the tone of the last sentence, as if hinting at something.
"You...you are talking nonsense!" Fran's face turned even redder, and she shouted back loudly, with some panic between her eyebrows. When she replied, she even forgot to use honorifics when addressing, and seemed very flustered.
"Am I really talking nonsense? Or ask Charles and see what he thinks? Our clever and witty Miss Treville is much smarter than everyone thinks..."
Charlotte's depression when she lost the game was swept away at this time. She looked at Fran with a smile, as if she had caught a mouse.
Charlotte couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed at this time. He felt vaguely that what Charlotte said made sense, but of course he didn't dare to say that he agreed.
"Okay, let's not talk about this, Fran, continue playing chess with your brother, and use all your strength this time!" He finally changed the subject, and saved the brother and sister from embarrassment.
"Hmph." Perhaps his choice made Charlotte a little unhappy. Charlotte snorted again, but she didn't say anything in the end.
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The blush on Fran's face had not completely subsided, but she seemed to be a little relieved, relieved that she had finally gotten rid of Charlotte's pressure. She and her brother slowly put their chess pieces back to their original positions, ready to start a new round of battle. Charles also secretly decided that he would never hold back like before.
However, just when the brother and sister were about to have their first real duel, an accident happened.
A servant knocked on the door gently, as if there was something important to report, and Charles hurriedly called him in.
"Oh my God!" After the servant told the news that Lady Adelaide was suddenly critically ill, Fran shouted in panic, "Oh my God!"
After personally experiencing the great shock brought by the assassination of His Majesty the King, Lady Adelaide, who was already very weak, finally fell ill again, and this time the illness seemed to be more severe than any previous time. Not long after the onset of the disease, Lady Adelaide was completely unable to move and could only stay in her bedroom to receive treatment from the royal doctor.
And Lady Adelaide actually sent her own lady-in-waiting to the Marquis of Treville's mansion today, wanting to ask Fran to go to the palace to accompany her for a while.
After hearing the news, Fran was very panicked. She was full of respect and love for this lady. Therefore, without any consideration, she agreed to the lady's invitation, and then followed the servant to find the court lady. The first battle of the two brothers and sisters ended in vain.
Charles had to look at the chessboard and sighed slightly with a little regret.
Charlotte sat down opposite the chessboard and smiled calmly.
"You must be very uncomfortable? Your sister is so powerful."
Charles was stunned for a moment, and finally nodded slowly.
"It's true that I feel a little complicated..."
"If you can't accept this at all, it will probably be even more uncomfortable in the future..."
"What do you mean?" Charles frowned slightly.
"It's nothing, you will always understand." Charlotte still smiled, and then she changed the subject, "By the way, I want to tell you that I'm going back."
"Hmm?"
"My grandfather should have dealt with the aftermath, so it should be okay for me to go back now. I can't always play at your house, right? There are so many things to do." Charlotte raised her eyebrows, "Thank you, Charles, you can come to my house more often when you have time in the future."
"Have you decided?" Charles ignored her invitation and asked directly.
"Yes." Charlotte nodded, seemingly brisk, but actually serious.
"Okay then." Charles sighed, "Good luck to you."
"Good luck to you too." (To be continued.)
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