Flowers, Swords and France

"Since you said you want to serve me, please give me a proof."

The young man who was still in his reverie just now was startled.

"Proof? What kind of proof do you want?" After a moment, he looked at Charlotte curiously. "Please tell me, I'll do anything to make you happy."

"Look what you said! Don't make me seem inhumane!" Charlotte smiled and spread her hands, "Sir, I don't want to embarrass a young man like you..."

You are obviously very young, why are you speaking so condescendingly... Jérôme Bonaparte sighed inwardly, but he did not resent the other party's tone of claiming he was in a superior position - after all, he has something to ask for. People.

"I am very happy to serve you, and I don't think there is any difficulty."

"Okay, great..." Perhaps feeling his determination, Charlotte nodded with satisfaction, "So, you are going to stay in the UK anyway, can you collect the situation in the UK for us first? After all, you and your grandma can go out into society, and... and you have a good relationship with the Duke of Wellington and the British government... you can obviously communicate with them effectively."

After hearing these words, Jérôme Bonaparte was slightly embarrassed, hearing the hidden sarcasm of the other party.

However, it was obvious that Charlotte did not mean to continue the sarcasm, but quickly explained, "I guess you also know that Charles and I have many enemies at home, not only outside the new regime, but even within the new regime." There are many opponents within the regime... and they have always done anything to slander and attack us. Even if we do our best, they will spare no effort to attack and slander us domestically. Let’s talk about this time. Why did we come to the UK? Isn’t it just for the interests of this country? As a result, there are still a group of people in the country who are making a secret agreement and betraying the interests of France. To gain our own interests...but we can't go to defend them, right? Wouldn't that confirm that we have this suspicion? So we need something to stop the French."

Charlotte's explanation was very detailed, so even though he was not very involved in politics, Jérôme Bonaparte understood now that the Trevilles wanted to use their special status to do something for themselves. Echo microphone. Convey their requirements and conditions to the British to avoid saying it yourself and leaving evidence of guilt. By the way, I want to continue to act as a liaison with the UK and pursue my own interests before returning to China.

"Some people really like to slander others. I also hate such people." Jérôme Bonaparte echoed Charlotte very cautiously. "Madam, I said I would be happy to help you."

"That's great!" Seeing him agreeing to her request so happily, Charlotte clapped her hands happily, "This is not difficult to do, but it requires a passionate heart. I believe you can do it. Get it done with passion.”

After a pause, as if she remembered something, she continued, "This kind of thing is very secretive. It's best not to let outsiders know, otherwise it might arouse a lot of traitorous accusations in the country... …However. Since you have tried hard to collect information about Our information, then you should know that I am pregnant now. So I am afraid that there will be many things that I will not be able to do in person in a while. I might as well let you get to know our friends here first. It will also be convenient for you to communicate with them.”

"Okay, madam, I am very happy to serve you." After hesitating for a moment, the young man agreed.

After all, he also knew that the Trevilles were not philanthropists. If you don't do something for others, it will be difficult to get others to do things for you seriously.

Charlotte had been observing the other person's reaction, and it was only then that she agreed with her husband's opinion - this person could be used.

Anyone who is in a high position, regardless of whether they want to do something for the country or not. They must win over a group of their own team members and allies. Of course, the granddaughter of former minister Duke Treville also understands this very well.

"Let me assume for a moment...if all difficulties are eliminated and you return to France, I think you will still need us at that time...right?" Unconsciously, Charlotte's tone became gentler. , "After all, it's not easy to be a member of the royal family. You have to have helpers, you You have to be praised, you have to live like a royal! And do you know how much it costs to live like a royal in France? And forgive me for being rude, although I heard that your father and grandmother were in France. The United States has a lot of savings, but it may still be difficult to cope with such expenses, right?”

The young man's heart felt cold again. Although Charlotte's words were not pleasant to listen to, this was indeed the cold reality.

"You are right, I do not have any family fortune, but...if I am lucky enough to return to France, I will work hard and work hard." After a moment of silence, he was filled with a kind of enthusiasm that seemed to only belong to young people. An extremely optimistic and enthusiastic answer, "Maybe my life will not be as good as other Bonaparte princes at that time, but I think simplicity is also a virtue. No one can deny my surname and identity because of my life. Napoleon also Lived very simply.”

"Napoleon lived a very simple life, but his queen spent six million a year on clothes!" Charlotte pointed out the weakness in his words calmly, "You are right, maybe you can be simple, but Do you want your family to be as simple as you are? Virtue is worthy of admiration, but people cannot live by virtue alone, right?"

Another blow silenced the young man.

"So, I appreciate your virtues, but you must not isolate yourself from the world just because you have virtues, especially in a place like France that is full of rumors, slander and extravagance. You must follow the existing rules." Rules to live by" Charlotte. Te continued calmly, "But don't worry. Since we plan to help you, we will definitely help you all the way to the end. We will not pull you across the river with one hand and then push you back again! We have For some enterprises, as long as you are willing to nod, we will We will include you in the list of shareholders, and as long as these companies are still profitable, we will pay you subsidies - we will make arrangements after returning to China, and help you save them first. From the time you return to France You can start collecting your stipend right from the start of the day. Well, I have to admit, at least for now, it may not be enough money to live like a prince, but you can at least appreciate the beauty of French social life, I can assure you, it’s a lot more interesting than this boring island nation…”

The young man's Adam's apple rolled slightly and he swallowed a mouthful of saliva.

He was not excited because he heard the great news, but instead felt bitter in his heart.

He understood that the Trevilles were not easy to bully, and their money was definitely not that easy to get. Besides, he doesn't like to ask for favors from others.

If you take this money, you will actually have to tie it to them to do things for him.

Actually...actually, I really just want to go back to China, and don't think about anything else...

He opened his mouth, wanting to say something like this, but nothing came out.

From his grandmother's warning, he already knew that Mr. Treville is one of Louis Bonaparte's best assistants and advisors today. If he is willing to help, then most of his wishes will come true - and if he wants to If there are obstacles, then your wish will almost certainly not be achieved.

What's more... he is still the brother of that young lady. If he offends that gentleman, he will definitely never have the chance to see her again in his life.

"...Thank you very much for your and Mr. Treville's help. I will do my best to repay you." When the words of rejection slipped to his lips, he finally turned into this answer.

Charlotte's smile became even thicker. With her beautiful face and such a smile, she looked really noble.

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"I'm sure your grandma would be just as happy."

...Does even my grandma have to help? The young man's eyes widened.

"I can understand your grandma's mood. Soon, my child will be born...His father will definitely be able to be prosperous and become a duke and prince, and we will pass on everything we have to the next generation. The elders of a generation will always think this way, right?" Charlotte said slowly, "She must be willing to do anything to help her grandson."

"Yes... you are right." The young man sat blankly, his hands gripping the armrests of the chair, and his whole body was sweating, but in the end, he nodded with difficulty.

This was probably the first lesson he learned about the ruthlessness of society in his twenty years of life.

Charlotte thought.

Isn’t that how we came here back then? It's just a little early.

Just when she was about to stop forcing the poor young man and was about to say a few polite words to him and leave, the young man suddenly opened his eyes wide and looked at Charlotte with sweat on his face, as if he had made up his mind about something terrible. The determination is the same.

"Mrs. Treville, you... you have asked me so much today and helped me so much, so... I beg you, please give me another free favor? If you can If you say yes, I swear I will do everything you ask me to do.”

"Oh? What?" Charlotte was a little surprised, but quickly calmed down.

"I...I..." After hesitating for a moment, the young man shouted, "I want to associate with your sister-in-law!" (~^~)