Flowers, Swords and France

The next day, at the invitation of Matilda, Charles and Fran, brother and sister, and Miss Marquis Leoran came to visit the Count of Dillion's mansion.

As soon as they arrived, Matilda immediately greeted them, and then she led Charles and others directly to Julie's bedroom.

"Oh, you are finally here, Charles!" Julie smiled and greeted Charles after seeing him. At the same time, she was holding a baby in her arms.

Charles couldn't help but take a closer look at the eldest lady of the Dillion family. Compared with the past, she was plumper and rounder because of giving birth. Her skin was white and shiny. The skin exposed on her chest by her skirt was white and translucent.

There was a smile on her lips, with the radiance that is unique to people who have just become mothers. Although she is not very old, she has both the vitality of a young girl and the charm of a mature young woman.

"Madam, you are so beautiful now." Charles complimented Julie from the bottom of his heart, then walked up to her, took her hand and kissed it gently in a very intimate way. "I'm so glad I can witness such happiness!"

"After not seeing you for a few months, you've become more admiring, Charles. It looks like you'll soon be able to make great achievements in social circles." After Charles finished his greetings, Julie looked at Charles with a smile, "Why do you have to flatter me so much? It's too embarrassing. Anyone can see at a glance that Miss de Treville and Miss de Léoran, who are in their prime, are the most beautiful girls here..."

"Ha, isn't that polite too?" She glanced back at Fran, who felt a little uncomfortable after hearing this. "Look, she's embarrassed too."

"I just told the truth, it's not my fault." Julie winked cunningly. Then, she pointed to the baby next to her, "Her name is Matilda."

"Oh! What a good name!" Charles complimented again, and then gently held the baby with both hands.

Her skin is very delicate and smooth, and people can only have such good skin when they are babies. Because she was born just over a month ago, her face has not yet been fully revealed, but she already has a hint of her mother's outline. Seeing Charles. The little guy was not afraid. She looked at Charles with her gray-brown eyes wide open without crying or making a fuss. Her eyes were extremely clear.

"What a lovely child!" Charles couldn't help but sigh again. Then he gently stretched out his hand and scratched her rosy little face. "When she grows up, she will definitely become a little beauty that will make countless young people obsessed..."

"Sir, give her to me! So cute!" At this time. Fran and Mary also came up. Looking at the baby curiously, Charles gently handed her over, and the two of them carefully took it, as if it was a rare treasure.

As soon as they got it, the two girls couldn't help but play with it and kept stroking the baby. As if she was a little impatient, the little beauty opened her mouth and cried. They were so scared that they panicked and tried to comfort her in a hurry. The result was that it got worse, and she cried louder and louder.

Seeing this, Julie and Charles couldn't help laughing. Julie laughed and teased them, "What's the matter? You don't know what to do? Little fairies, you should learn how to deal with these little bad guys, so as not to be more helpless in the future..."

After hearing Julie's teasing, Fran and Mary blushed even more. Fortunately, Matilda came over to help them touch the baby, and finally she calmed down again.

"How is it? Fun?" Julie continued to laugh and tease, then turned to look at her sister, "Matilda, take this little bad guy to the reception room next door, you and these two ladies can tease her..."

Although she was still smiling, her tone seemed to be a little different.

Fran and Mary looked at each other. They both heard the hidden meaning of Julie's words, "You guys go play somewhere else. I have something to talk to Mr. Treville about..." Then they nodded slightly at the same time.

People who grew up in the world of aristocrats will know how to read people's expressions.

"Sir, I'm going to play with Matilda and the others!" Fran said goodbye to Charles politely, then quickly left the bedroom with the two girls and little Matilda.

After the door was gently closed, Julie's smile suddenly became much looser, and a few dark clouds slowly floated on her delicate face.

"Madam, it seems that you have something to tell me?" Seeing this scene, Charles felt a little curious and a little clear. "Is it possible to speak directly now?"

Julie sighed softly, and this sad sigh instantly diluted the happiness on her face.

"Sir, there are so many troubles that I don't know where to start..."

"It's okay, think about it first, I'm not in a hurry." Charles' voice became gentler, "You can trust this loyal friend in front of you."

"Well, since that's the case, then I'll tell you one by one..." Julie sighed again, "My friend, I'm afraid you don't know that Lucien is in big trouble now. If he doesn't handle it well, his future may be ruined."

"I heard a little rumor that during the June riots, his troops received an order to enter the city to suppress it, but he chose to disobey it?" Charles asked hurriedly.

Of course he knew about this, because that was what he suggested to Lucien in the first place, but because he was really busy recently, he never bothered to come over to Lucien to ask about the situation. After receiving Matilda's invitation yesterday, he had a vague feeling that the invitation must be related to this matter.

"Yes, that's it. Because of this, my heart was broken. I didn't expect that Lucien would make such a life-or-death decision behind my back. He didn't tell me beforehand!" Julie He nodded, even though so much time had passed. But there was still some resentment in her tone, "As a result, we were not prepared at all. Lucien suspended people from their jobs. If it was just a suspension, it would be nothing. I heard that the people above planned to punish those who refused to obey. All the officers who ordered him were dismissed from the army! Oh my God! Wouldn’t his future be over?”

"This matter is indeed very serious." Charles sighed empathetically, "However, there is no need to worry, we can slowly think of a solution. It can always be solved."

Julie suddenly raised her eyes and stared at Charles closely.

"Char, can you answer a few questions for me honestly?"

"Oh. Of course. Just ask."

"Did Lucien tell you about this when he came to visit our house that day?" Although it was well concealed, it was still a question.

Ciel didn't intend to lie about this kind of thing, so he nodded directly.

"Yes. He told me. And I support his idea. I told him that he can choose to disobey if it goes against the principles in his heart."

"So, our loyal friend Charles encouraged my husband to make such an important decision while keeping secrets from me?" Julie's eyes became more and more solemn.

"This is indeed the case." Charles remained calm as usual, "However, it is Lucien's own request to keep it secret. Because he does not want to have his mind shaken again..."

After hearing his answer, Julie gently reached out and held her forehead. He looked extremely distressed.

She kept mumbling to herself.

"Lucien, you idiot... Why would you rather trust your friends than your wife? Even if your decision cannot be changed, I can help you prepare in advance... How can this stupid guy... let himself fall into To reach such a situation..."

"I'm sorry, Julie... maybe I should have told you beforehand..." Even though he was already hard-hearted, this scene still made Charles feel a little compassionate, "But don't worry too much, I was I have already told him that if he faces difficulties due to disobedience, I will spare no effort to help him. Please believe me, I will not break my promise on this matter. I will definitely help. Lucien can keep his military status. ”

To Ciel's surprise, Julie quickly regained her composure, her hands slowly left her head, and her original sorrow disappeared.

"I don't blame you, Charles. Even without you, he would have made this decision. I know him too well. And now that things have happened, we can only look forward... and pursue the problem. How it happened is meaningless, what matters is solving the problem.”

"That's right." Ciel nodded, "Absolutely right."

"I have begged grandpa before about this matter, and he has agreed to help - after all, he also needs Lucien. Now that he has agreed to help, I am no longer worried. I think, this The matter can be resolved properly after all..."

Then, she suddenly changed the subject, "What worries me is something else."

"Is there anything else that's bothering you?" Charles raised his eyebrows slightly, "Okay, please feel free to tell me. If I can help, I'll never be polite."

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"It would be great to be able to help in this way." Julie's answer was somewhat meaningful, "In a sense, it may be necessary."

"Um?"

Julie suddenly smiled again, her face glowing again, but Charles felt that her smile now was slightly different from before.

After a moment, he remembered - this was the reserved, gentle smile he always loved to use. That's what people often call an aristocratic smile.

"Charle, what really worries people is not the past, not the present, but the future." After looking at each other for a moment, Julie spoke softly, "If there is a problem now, grandpa can still help, and he can still help. What about the future? Lucien can't always have smooth sailing..."

Ciel didn't answer. He quietly waited for the other party's next words.

"Yes, I'm just worried about the future." Julie nodded lightly, "Who will protect us in the future? Who will let Lucien get ahead? My grandfather is almost eighty years old, although it sounds hard to say this. , but God knows how long he can continue to stay in this world... If one day he is unfortunately called away by the Lord, who will continue to support us? If I only rely on my father's words, I have no confidence... So See, I have to worry about this."

"It sounds like this is indeed a big trouble." Ciel pondered and answered unhurriedly.

He already understood a little what the young lady meant. But it doesn't matter, he has the patience to wait for her to say it herself.

"Char, do you remember what I told you in the past? I haven't changed my mind yet."

Of course Charles remembered that just a few months ago, in a conversation with him, Julie told herself that she must make Lucien stand out and then bring back the title of "Mrs. de Le Flair" for herself.

This wish is certainly very understandable.

Ciel nodded and continued to wait for the other party's next words.

Julie's smile grew wider.

"The recent turmoil has made me think more clearly. There are some things we must think of and guard against in advance. To put it bluntly, we need some protectors so that after grandpa leaves, he can still pull us up the ladder. "But she looked at Ciel with inquiring eyes, "Ciel, since he is my loyal friend, can he be one of them?"

Charles hesitated a little. He looked at Julie, who also looked back at him with a smile.

"Does Lucien know about this?" Charles asked solemnly.

"He doesn't know yet, but he will definitely know in the future. And don't worry, even if he doesn't know, I can still make a decision for him." Julie's face was a little pale, but her tone was very firm.

"But……"

"This matter is too important. I can't let Lucien make the decision. He is too easy to be emotional, and he also has some principles that make people laugh or cry. It seems that in this world, as long as you follow principles, you can get rich. Well, this kind of Maybe his innocence is what makes him cute." Julie smiled bitterly, "Since he likes it, let him continue to maintain his principles. I can help him with some things..."

Then she looked at Ciel again, "What do you think of my proposal?"

After all, she is the daughter of the Dillion family, which is really amazing! Ciel couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

However, sighing, he did not hesitate.

"It's too modest to say something like a protector, madam. I like to be a collaborator of others, especially such a cheerful person." Charles smiled, "Since you can be so caring, then we can work together on offense and defense in the future. Let’s be an alliance, sometimes I also feel that we young people really need to help each other.”

"It's great to think so!" Julie sighed.

Then she stretched out her hand, her whole body looking like a lady. "Mr. de Treville, thank you for your help."

Ciel took the hand again and kissed it gently again.

"It's my pleasure, ma'am." (To be continued...)