Flowers, Swords and France

After abandoning the two ladies of the Treville family, Charles, who was full of displeasure, quickly walked out of the woods and came to the servant.

"Where did the letter come from?" he asked with a rather unkind expression.

"It was sent from the Ministry of Railways, and the sender's signature was Mr. Lechinsky," the servant lowered his head and replied very respectfully. "Sir, you have previously ordered that as soon as you receive his letter, it will be forwarded to you immediately..."

To be honest, he doesn't like his current job - there are always some nobles who like to play in the wild. By running over here in such a hurry, he can easily spoil the fun of the nobles. Not only will he not get any reward, but he might even get a reward. Being pissed off. However, since it was his duty, he had no choice but to run over. But of course he did not dare to rush in and come to the masters, so he had to shout from a distance outside.

Judging from the expression on the gentleman's face, he felt even more grateful that he had made the right decision. At the same time, because of the servant's unique gossip mentality towards his master, he couldn't help but wonder what the young man was doing with his fiancée by the lake just now... Fright, his sister was right next to him! These nobles really know how to play!

According to the habits of the servants, it won't be long before new gossip about the future master and eldest lady will spread throughout the entire manor.

Of course, Charles didn't know that the person opposite would have so many strange thoughts at this time. He just took the letter casually, then opened it and read it.

"Dear Mr. de Treville:

As you expected, with your permission and that of Mr. Minister. Mr. Jean-Calvert impatiently ordered officials from various departments to immediately allocate and mobilize funds. It is expected that he will be able to put this idea on paper in a short period of time.

Just yesterday. He has spoken to Audit Office officials and appears to have their support.

He was so uncharacteristically dedicated that one couldn't help but wonder about his motives in it. Of course, at least for now, we don't know more information about it, and we don't know what he wants to do next. However, we will continue to work hard. We will do our best to fulfill your instructions.

The Minister has also been absent from the ministry a lot recently. This situation obviously makes Mr. Jean-Calvert very satisfied, and he is happy to do his own thing without supervision.

at the same time. I have to tell you one more thing: the day after you left the Ministry for a tour, an official who was close to Secretary Jean-Calvert tried to contact me and secretly inquired about you, of course. I dealt with it all skillfully. And in accordance with your instructions, some intentionally confusing messages were released while deceiving the other party.

In addition, the recruitment of Mr. Albert de Foa-Gray has also gone very smoothly. The appointments of several of his friends have been officially confirmed, and Mr. de Foa-Gray himself has recently been Your arrangement went to the Normandy region. Prepare local reception for the president.

Overall, everything went as you'd expect. Please believe it. I will repay your care for me with complete loyalty. I will do my best to complete the tasks assigned by you and will never disobey your instructions.

Your loyal friend and subordinate

Sincerely, Clement Leczynski. "

After reading this letter, Charles's originally extremely bad mood suddenly improved slowly.

Because, he has seen the dawn of a solution to his heart problem.

Putting aside the words of loyalty at the end, what pleased Charles the most about Clement's letter was the fact that he reported that Jean-Calvert had begun to take the bait.

Is Jean-Calvert so anxious to handle the matter of the compensation fund really because he is worried about the land owners whose interests have been harmed by the demolition? Of course that couldn't be the case - what he was interested in could only be the huge sum of money itself. Obviously, he wanted to use this good opportunity to make a profit for himself and his accomplices.

After seeing his plan, both Charles and Viscount Dillion deliberately played into his trap. They first used non-cooperation to whet his appetite and made him agree to their conditions in desperation, but then deliberately let it go without any compromise. -Calvert himself presided over all affairs without any interference from them.

Moreover, his deliberate departure and the minister's deliberate negligence all have a common purpose, which is to let him go his own way first and wait to find out his flaw - there is no doubt that as long as there is selfishness, this flaw will sooner or later It will be exposed, and when the time comes, the minister and Charles, who have clean hands, will be able to think of ways to deal with him.

However, it is too early to talk about this now. Let Jean-Calvert do his own thing for now. A happy smile appeared on Charles's face, and then he ordered the servant, "Okay, I understand, you can go back first. "

The servant quickly took the order and left.

Then, Charles casually put the letter into his pocket, and then slowly walked into the woods again, heading towards the lake where he was just now.

Looking around, the two sisters of the Treville family were sitting next to each other, as if they were looking at the color of the lake in the distance.

"Hey! You two ladies, did you have fun?" He greeted happily and quickened his pace.

However, when he walked next to them, he found that he was happy too early.

Although Fran and Charlotte were very close, their expressions were very ugly, and there was no trace of their eyes meeting, as if they had not seen each other. When he was here before, the atmosphere that could barely be said to be harmonious was gone now.

Obviously, they had another quarrel just now while he was away.

Charles couldn't help but feel a twinge in his heart. What does this mean...

However, the shotgun he handed to Fran when he left just now was in Charlotte's hand, and she erected it like a crutch and leaned on it.

At least it's not that tense yet, Ciel comforted himself with a wry smile in his heart. Maybe it's better than before.

"You two ladies, the sun is getting a little high, and the weather is indeed a bit hot. Why don't we go back first?" Although neither of them responded to Charles's greeting, Charles continued talking to himself. , he deliberately did not ask what the quarrel was just now, but changed the topic.

Then, he looked at his sister with a smile, "How are you, Fran? Have you relaxed enough today? Let me tell you. How many more paintings do you want to draw?"

Fran shook her head, "That's enough for today, thank you, sir."

Then, she slowly began to put away her painting tools.

"Well, you have spent so much energy this morning, it's time to rest..." Charles nodded lightly. "How about we..."

"Ciel..."

Before he could say "Shall we go back together first?" Charlotte, who had been silent all this time, suddenly spoke. "We haven't decided the winner just now? It's just one versus one. I plan to suppress you today..."

Her smile was still beautiful and lovely, but Charles, who was very familiar with her, could see a hint of reluctance and anxiety in her smile.

She wanted to tell me something, and she wanted to tell it to me alone. A thought flashed through Ciel's mind.

All right.

"Fran, Charlotte's challenge has made me a little itchy. How about you go back first?" Charles immediately suggested to Fran, "You go back and have a rest first, and we will come back later. By the way, bring Some game..."

Fran nodded slightly, then picked up her painting tools. Step by step, we left the lake. However, when passing by Charlotte, she gave Charlotte a very hidden look.

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After watching Fran leave, Ciel turned to look at Charlotte.

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"So, what are you trying to say to me, Charlotte?"

Charlotte didn't answer, but raised her gun first.

"Aren't you at all interested in what happened to us before?"

"I really have no interest in it," Charles replied immediately. "I really have no interest in participating in the quarrel between you girls..."

"Bang!"

A prey fell at the sound.

"Do you not want to know, or are you afraid of knowing?" Charlotte turned around, glanced at Ciel, and then handed the gun to him, "Two to one, you are already behind."

"Is there any difference?" Charles took the gun and loaded the ammunition patiently.

"Of course there is a difference." Charlotte shook her head, "If you don't want to know, then I won't say anything; if you are afraid of knowing, I can talk to you."

"Bang!" Charles also fired.

"Then tell me, it's nothing." Charles replied, "No matter how bad the outcome is, I can accept it. Why, Fran is still unwilling to accept you as my wife?"

"What would you think if I said yes?" Charlotte took the gun.

"This is not something she can decide." Charles replied decisively, "Let her be angry if she is angry. Anyway, this is already a fait accompli. You don't want to be angry with a child, right?"

"Bang!"

"The child... in your eyes, she will always be a child that must be taken care of..." Charlotte taunted in a low voice, and then handed the gun to Ciel.

"Well, let me ask you a question."

"Well, please ask." Ciel picked up the gun.

"There is a lake in front of us. If Fran and I fall into it at the same time, and you can only save one, who will you save?"

"Bang!" Ciel lamented in his heart, and the target missed.

This damn question cost Ciel the game.

Why do women always want to ask this damn question? Interesting? A flash of anger flashed through his heart.

Well, although there has been a slight change, it is not "your mother" but "your sister"...

But, it's essentially the same stupid question.

"Save both of them," he replied angrily.

"Only one can be saved."

"Save both of them, and we will definitely save them. That's enough. Don't ask stupid questions like this anymore!" He hit the ground with the barrel of his gun, interrupting Charlotte's question, "I've told you about this world. Calculate!"

Charlotte let out a long sigh. (To be continued...)