Flowers, Swords and France

"You can also consider my other proposal..."

When the old man said this, there was no abnormality in his expression. It seemed that it was just an ordinary inquiry, rather than a decision to make his granddaughter happy in a few words. .

As a noble, this is probably a destined fate. How many people get married because they truly love each other?

However, Charles did not want to be responsible for Matilda's life happiness at this moment.

"I think we are probably not at a time when we need to consider these things now..." Because they are still needed now, so in order not to affect the other party's emotions, Ciel did not directly refuse the proposal, but used an implicit Lingyang temporarily declined Count Dilieon's proposal, "We have too many big things to do, and we don't have time to consider these issues."

After hearing his answer, Julie and the count's grandson looked at each other and nodded slightly.

They understood the hidden meaning behind this sentence: "This kind of thing will be easy to discuss in the future...". And they were quite satisfied with his answer. After all, they didn't expect Ciel to agree immediately.

"Oh, of course, we have a lot to do now..." Perhaps because he was very satisfied with today's results, the earl's voice became more relaxed, and even the words he used were changed to us, "So we will definitely We must maintain close contact and cooperation. If you need our help in the future, just ask Matilda. This child is smart and clever, and she also knows how to keep her mouth shut. She is completely trustworthy. ”

"Very good." Ciel nodded.

At this time, Matilda also happened to come back from outside, holding a glass of water in her hand, so the three people in the room stopped talking and looked away.

Even when encountering such an abnormal situation, Matilda didn't say anything. She walked to Count Dilion's side without looking away, and then used a spoon to put warm water into the old man's mouth. Her movements were gentle and soothing, apparently already I have been doing this kind of work for a long time.

"By the way, Charles," after a moment of silence, as if to change the subject, Julie spoke again, "I heard from Lucien that you have developed a lot of people in the army?"

"It's not a lot." Ciel replied cautiously.

"Judging from what Lucien told me before, there have been quite a few, right? You have really worked hard." Julie still smiled, "But it's no wonder, those officers have long been against His Majesty the King is dissatisfied and wishes he could fight them out as soon as possible..."

"Those junior officers are useless. We have to look at the generals at the critical moment." After taking a sip of water, the old earl cheered up again, and then interrupted his granddaughter, "Those who are soldiers are the most important about obedience. Authority, whether soldiers or officers, all listen to the generals. As long as these senior officers nod, the entire army will follow, which is much easier to fool than the people. "

Then, he looked up at Charles and said, "Mr. Treville, don't worry, during this time we will try our best to persuade some people for the Bonaparte family..."

The revolutionary situation is really good, not a small good, but a great good.

No wonder he was suddenly so proactive. Since the Bonaparte family planned to hand such a big carrot to the Dilion family, of course the Dilion family had to find a way to prove that they were qualified and capable. The right person has been chosen.

"We have always been full of expectations for the Dilion family." Charles finally answered.

The conversation with the Lord Privy Seal went beyond Ciel's expectations, and it seemed that the other party thought so too.

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After receiving the promise brought by Charles, Count Diliion continued to discuss future cooperation matters with Charles for a while, and then left with the support of his servants with full satisfaction.

Yes, he left with the help of a servant. The energy of the elderly is really low, and it is impossible to devote themselves to such high-intensity mental activities all the time, so after determining the big framework, they just let it go, leaving Matilda to be responsible for the remaining aftermath. As for whether there is any other meaning, that's a matter of opinion.

After the old count left, the atmosphere in the living room suddenly became relaxed, and it no longer had the solemnity it had just now. After all, the two Dillion sisters and Charles are all young people, so they naturally become less restrained after their elders leave.

Under Julie's greeting, the servant served coffee to all three people.

"Charle, congratulations." Julie still smiled and let herself take a sip of coffee. "It seems that you will receive another award after you return, right?"

"Definitely." Charles nodded, took a sip of coffee, and then said half-complimentally, "The help of the Dilion family is a godsend for us. Of course, there are yours.”

"Hahahaha..." After hearing his words, Julie laughed almost without any image, "You are so good at complimenting people!"

"That's true." Ciel continued to compliment.

"What a pity...I met Lucien first then..." Julie stared at Charles with a smile, "I might have fulfilled my sister's wish."

"Well……"

This somewhat explicit joke made Ciel suddenly feel embarrassed, and he didn't know how to answer. It's really scary when a married woman's surname is used as a joke...

"But it doesn't matter. I can't go and steal my sister's things..." Julie still smiled, but suddenly turned her eyes to Matilda next to her, "Matilda, is that right?"

Matilda, who had been sitting next to her and thinking, felt this malicious gaze, and couldn't help but exclaimed in a low voice, then looked at her sister in confusion, with a trace of confusion flashing in her eyes behind the lenses.

After a moment, she finally seemed to understand what her sister said, so she frowned slightly and looked at her sister seriously.

"Sister, don't make such a joke."

Her reaction made Charles suddenly laugh.

"Okay, then don't joke for now," Julie said after a hint, and stopped teasing the two young people who seemed to be a good match in her eyes. She reluctantly stood up, "I think you won't refuse a poor person who is about to become a mother to rest early, right?"

"Oh, of course, please have a good rest." Charles agreed quickly.

"Well, let's have a good chat, sir and miss." Julie made an elegant gesture, as if blessing them.

Then, she slowly walked out of the living room and returned to her bedroom.

Now, only Charles and Matilda were left here.

However, unlike what Julie expected, after she left, the atmosphere did not become more ambiguous, but became solemn again.

The original text is in the six # 9 @book/bar!

Matilda still lowered her head as before, thinking about something, and Charles did not take the initiative to chat with her to improve the atmosphere, but continued to drink coffee.

Just when Charles felt that the time was almost up and was about to say goodbye, Matilda suddenly raised her head slowly and looked at Charles quite seriously, and a reflection flashed in her glasses.

"Mr. Treville, I have something to ask you, a question I have been curious about just now, please answer me."

"Please go ahead." Charles nodded.

"You just said that the Bonaparte family has agreed to give my father a position like that. Was it your recommendation?" Matilda stared at Charles closely, without any trace of ambiguity in her eyes.

"I did tell Mr. Bonaparte that I think he is the right person," Charles nodded, "but please rest assured, since they are willing to nod, it must not be just because of my recommendation, but they really think it is a good idea."

"That's even more confusing..." Matilda's expression was still very serious, "It sounds like this position is too good to be true, so why would the Bonaparte family agree to give it to a..." She paused, as if she wanted to choose her words carefully, but in the end she was cruel and told the truth directly, "Give it to a member of the Dillion family who has betrayed several times and has no loyalty? I think it should not be out of our relationship and love...?"

At this point, she stopped and waited for Charles' answer.

It was Matilda, so calm and so tricky! I'm afraid this is also one of the reasons why her grandfather left her. It is really inconvenient to ask such a sharp question by herself.

Matilda let Charles ponder and did not urge him to answer. Her eyes were still focused on him, as if she could see any trace of lies.

Should I tell the truth?

No, I can only tell the truth.

"Indeed, we have other plans." He whispered, "Matilda, I think you should be able to understand how much resources will be in hand and how much money will flow under your feet once such a department is established?"

"I understand." Matilda nodded, "That's why you are so puzzled by the generosity of the Bonaparte family."

"This is not generosity." Charles shook his head, "This is a need. This department is not easy to establish. If we want to achieve this goal, we must make it acceptable to all parties-and the Dillion family has enough political resources to make others accept them as ministers, we believe so."

"What happens after acceptance?" Matilda asked sharply.

Charles paused for a moment, then smiled.

"If your father is useful, keep him and we can all make a fortune together; if he is useless, kick him out. Of course, incompetent people can only get out, right? Once this department is established, it will not be easily abandoned. At that time, anyone can be the minister. Maybe one day I can be the minister..." He looked at Matilda with a smile, "I think you should not think that we are too heartless, right?"

Matilda listened to Charles' words expressionlessly, without any resentment or unwillingness.

This is the answer she wanted to hear.

"Thank you for your honesty." Then she added, "I thank you on behalf of my grandfather and father."

"You're welcome." (To be continued.)