Flowers, Swords and France

"What? You plan to hold a wedding with Charlotte in the near future!?!"

In the bedroom of Marquis Treville, Fran stared at Charles with her eyes wide open.

"Yes, as you just heard," Charles nodded calmly under his sister's sharp gaze, "Charlotte and I have been delayed for a long time, and I have finally found some time recently, so I plan to just get it done while I can, the sooner the better.”

Charles did not break Charlotte's agreement. On the contrary, he was a man who sat down and stood up. Because of this, as soon as he returned to his home, he summoned his grandfather and sister at night, and then announced to them own decision.

And his sister's reaction was indeed as intense as he imagined.

However, even so, his decision was irreversible.

"Charle, this news is a bit sudden." Marquis Treville, who had been sitting by the bed and listening quietly, also spoke at this time, "You didn't plan in such a hurry? What, something big happened suddenly? Did you rush back from Charlotte today? "

"No, nothing happened. You don't have to worry. This is a decision I made myself and has nothing to do with anyone else." Charles waved his hand quickly, "Yes, I did meet with the Duke and Charlotte's father. Yes, but we’re talking about something else.”

Considering that his grandfather was not in particularly good health recently, Charles did not tell him about his brother's imminent death, but just ignored it vaguely.

In order to prevent his grandfather from delving further, Charles quickly brought the topic back. "So, what do you think about this? If you find it inconvenient..."

"Hey! What are you talking about? Why would it be inconvenient for me when my grandson is getting married?" The old Marquis suddenly laughed. "It's up to you to do it any day. I'll be healthy and come over to join in the fun for your wedding. Don't worry. But don't come to me about the preparations. I don't know anything about this kind of thing. It was the same when your father was getting married. Others help..."

"Of course I don't dare bother you with this. Charlotte can handle it by herself. Besides, she has her father as a helper, so there won't be any trouble." Charles quickly replied with a smile, "As long as you can attend then, Just witness your grandson’s wedding.”

"Excellent." The Marquis of Treville gave a brief comment. "Then, Ciel, prepare yourself well and don't let me wait too late!"

As an elderly elder, he would certainly not object to Charles moving forward his marriage plan. On the contrary, he would only hope that the two of them would get together soon to continue the family.

What grandfather doesn’t want to have a great-grandchild in his lifetime?

This subtle hint made Ciel feel awkward. But after a moment, he put aside this embarrassment and laughed as well.

"I will try my best. General."

Then both men laughed.

After laughing for a moment, the two of them suddenly remembered that there was another person here.

Because she had been quiet since asking that question, both Charles and his grandson almost ignored her. It wasn't until they calmed down again that they all looked at Fran.

Only then did the old Marquis discover it. Compared to his own joy, his granddaughter's feelings were so different.

After hearing my brother's decision. Fran kept her eyes half-closed and her lips tightly closed. His body was also trembling slightly, and he was definitely not happy for his brother.

In the flickering candlelight, her pale face was cast into an uncertain shadow, which made her look no longer as bright as usual, but a little more strange.

"What's the matter, girl?" The old man asked with a hint of worry, "Your brother is getting married. Aren't you happy? Are you feeling unwell? Come on, beauty, cheer up and say your blessings. Your brother..."

Under Grandpa's concerned gaze, Fran slowly calmed down, as if she had made up her mind. She raised her head and looked at Grandpa, seemingly not giving in. "No, Grandpa, I'm not happy, and I won't bless him."

"Ah? Why?" The old Marquis was very surprised by his granddaughter's fierce reaction. "I know you don't like Charlotte, but now she is going to be your sister-in-law. You should get along well with each other in the future..."

"Yes, there can be no more terrible disaster than this!" Fran interrupted Grandpa, "Grandpa, stop talking, I won't change my mind - I just hate Charlotte! I just oppose it. They are getting married! Of course, I know that you will not take my opinions seriously, and you will only do what you want. So... I am just talking, you can pretend not to hear. "

Perhaps because she was already irritated, Fran changed from her usual obedience to her brother, and her attitude was so intense that she even became somewhat tit-for-tat. So much so that the two elders were unable to react for a moment.

The old man was a little overwhelmed by his granddaughter's sudden outburst. He glanced at Charles with some worry. "Why do you hate her so much? Come on, kid, tell Grandpa...Grandpa will try to make you reconcile with her."

"Humph, why..." Fran muttered in a low voice, and then glanced at Ciel coldly as well.

Charles was on pins and needles because of the gazes from both parties. Of course, he didn't dare to let his sister say the explosive remarks she made to him to his grandfather again, so he spoke quickly. "Miss Treville, you know that I always respond to your requests, so I think you should be able to approve my decision."

"What if I say no?" Fran asked with some anger, "Will you stop because of this?"

"No, of course I won't. What I have decided will not change." Charles replied decisively, "I am going to marry Charlotte, and it will be soon. No matter what you say, this can't be changed. . But...as your brother, I hope to get your blessing...Is this too much to ask for?"

"You are my brother, you have the right to do whatever you want... You even have the right to order me to do whatever I want. But..." Fran's chest heaved violently, obviously because of the pain in her heart. Very angry. "But don't expect me to bless you and Charlotte from the bottom of my heart. Because...because I can't deceive myself, I can't. Of course, what does this have to do with you? You can continue to be you. Anything I want to do. I think, while forcing me to obey you, you can also show some mercy and let me at least have some autonomy in my heart? "

"Okay... In that case, it's up to you." Charles shrugged with regret, "But I hope you can still attend our wedding and follow us through the process even if you have a straight face. Done. Otherwise, I won’t do anything, but you may lose your reputation.”

"I will, sir!" Fran shouted back.

Then, she saluted the two people regardless. "I think you've said all you need to know. Okay, now I know it. I don't have any objections. Now... I'm a little sleepy. I'm going back first. Good night, sir."

After saying these few polite words that seemed to be courteous but without any warmth, she didn't wait for the two of them to say anything else. He turned around and left the room.

It wasn't until the door was slammed shut that the grandfather and grandson looked at each other worriedly.

"After all, I have grown older and my temper has improved!" The old Marquis sighed. Then he sighed without anger, "If it had been a few years ago, how dare she talk to us like this!"

"This child is indeed becoming more and more ignorant." Charles also frowned and replied, "He really needs to be disciplined these days."

Feeling depressed and claustrophobic in his room all day long. She punched and kicked her friends and even scratched her face, and she was furious at two elders like today... Even Ciel, who has always doted on her, had to admit that Fran has become more and more rebellious recently. She is no longer the gentle and obedient sister she once was.

Sadly, even if he knew this, he couldn't change it because... he couldn't fulfill his sister's wish.

Hey, when will she wake up from this obsession? Ciel thought sadly.

"Charle, don't be so angry. It's normal for her to be like this. After all, she has had such a deep relationship with you since she was a child, and the little girl's family is jealous. It's normal that she can't accept your marriage to Charlotte for a while..." Maybe it's because of fear... Charles lost Fran's temper, and the old Marquis spoke kindly for his granddaughter, "But that's nothing. What can a child of the Treville family do without any character?"

Seeing that his grandfather also set the tone, Charles didn't plan to say anything more.

"Well, I won't be angry with her, I'm just a little sad." Ciel sighed, "However, although it is a pity that we can't get her blessing, but even if we don't, we can still do what we need to do. "

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"Just think about it this way. Yes, as long as you do what you need to do now, what's there to be afraid of?" The old Marquis also nodded, "The situation is already in our hands. All we have to do now is just Just keep going with the wind."

After pondering for a moment, the old Marquis seemed to have remembered something again, and raised his head and looked at Charles, "Charle, tell Charlotte, don't be reluctant to spend money on the wedding, just go ahead and have it big, the grander the better! When the time comes, We want the president and a large group of people to come and witness your wedding. Only in this way can we show the status that our family now has again, and only in this way can we show how much support we have received."

"Yes, Charlotte thinks so too." Charles nodded, "I think...she won't let you down."

I'm afraid, in Charlotte's dictionary, there has never been such a phrase as "reluctant to spend money".

Although Charles is not keen on making grand ostentation, since both parties have this idea, he will not be ignorant enough to sing the opposite.

In the old man's heart, there is a deeper reason for this big deal, and that is to make the Treville family name famous throughout the country again.

After sixty years of decline in the court of Versailles, it can finally be announced to the world that the Treville family has risen to the top of the country again, and... it was through the promotion of these two people that they achieved this status.

How could this not make the old man happy?

"How wonderful it would be if your great-grandfather could see this day!" The old Marquis was so troubled by the thoughts in his heart that he couldn't help but sigh. "When he arranged for us to escape from Paris in despair, he I never imagined that we would be able to live again today! Sixty years later...we are finally back, hahahaha!"

"This is the result of the hard work of you and your brother." Ciel said half sincerely and half as a compliment.

"No, I can't do it without you." After laughing for a while, the old man looked at his grandson affectionately, "Charles, you are better than I originally thought... So, I am really relieved. Even if we are not here in the future, You also want to take this family further, do you understand?"

"I'm flattered by both of you..." Ciel replied with a wry smile and excitement, "But I will try my best."

"The two of us? Did Philip tell you that too?" The old Marquis was a little confused, "That guy is so arrogant, he would actually talk to you like that?"

It’s no wonder that the old man is so surprised. What Duke Treville said is tantamount to openly admitting that his children and grandchildren are not as good as his younger brother’s children and grandchildren. This sense of loss is indeed unforgettable for the elderly.

It is precisely because of this that being able to make such a decision shows how calm and decisive the Duke is...

"He didn't just say it verbally," Ciel suppressed the sigh in his heart and replied with a wry smile, "He also gave me a big gift and a big problem..."

Then, Charles told the old man everything about Duke Treville's arrangements.

"What a guy! How can he do this? His son should be so angry, right?" After hearing this, the old man shouted in shock, "Philip...actually...actually did this? He didn't say a word beforehand. I’m through the bottom!”

"Maybe I'm embarrassed to say it..." Charles replied with a smile.

"Thank you for being so relaxed..." The old Marquis stretched out his hand and patted Charles heavily on the shoulder, "Boy, you are asking to shoulder the entire family! Cheer up, don't let us two Disappointed old man!"

"I will." Charles replied sternly.

"Okay, I believe in you, I have always believed in you..." The old man nodded.

Then, he suddenly warned Charles, "I agree with your arrangement of adding our property to the mix. However, remember, you and Charlotte's children must take the lead in the future to prevent future generations from causing trouble again." Needless disputes, if you have to shoulder the responsibility of the whole family, you can't just talk about family ties, otherwise the family ties will be destroyed by money! " Do you understand?

Although he respects and loves his brother, there are some things that he cannot give in to. He must seek the best interests for his descendants.

"I understand, Grandpa." (To be continued...)

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