Flowers, Swords and France

When the three young men of the Treville family were brought to the Queen by the servants, Charles clearly saw that Her Majesty's face was full of joy and radiant, just as her empire was in high spirits.

She was here to host today's opening ceremony, and now she was surrounded by a large group of people, everyone whispering around her, as if the whole world was looking at her with envy - what a superior position she and her empire enjoy now!

"Charles, I'm glad you can support us." She looked at the three people with a smile, and finally set her eyes on Fran, "Is this your sister?"

"I am honored that we have the opportunity to participate in your grand event, especially as guests." Charles saluted respectfully to Her Majesty the Queen, and then pointed to his sister, "Yes, she is my sister."

Fran hurriedly saluted respectfully to Her Majesty the Queen, and then lowered her head a little shyly, allowing the Queen to look at her.

"The Treville family is indeed a famous family. Every child is so outstanding and beautiful! What beautiful children!" After taking a thorough look at Fran, the queen couldn't help but shout to Charles, "Charles, I bet that your child with Charlotte will be equally beautiful."

"Then I'll take your good words." Charles thanked her and nodded with a smile to Charlotte.

To be honest, he himself believed this point.

The queen continued to look at Fran, and liked her more and more. Finally, she waved gently.

"Come, child, come to me!"

Fran hesitated for a moment, and finally walked to the side of Her Majesty the Queen quietly.

"What a beautiful child! Look at the hair!" Her Majesty praised again, and then winked jokingly, "You have been in London for a while, right? How is it? Are you having fun?"

"I am having a great time, Your Majesty." Although the Queen's attitude was very kind, Fran did not dare to be negligent, "This is my first time going abroad. So everything I see is new to me. There are many fun places in London, and I saw things that are different from Paris. Speaking of this, I am also very grateful to you. Fortunately, with your help, I can go abroad for the first time to see it..."

This kind of unpretentious and very simple gratitude made Her Majesty happy more than any compliment.

"Oh, that's great! There are many interesting places in the UK. If you have the chance, you can go there together. Young people should go to more places. Otherwise, when you get older, you won't be able to run..."

"I will do as you suggest, Your Majesty." Fran nodded again, "I have a wish to travel around the world and draw the most memorable things. Thank you for letting me take the first step."

Her Majesty didn't know what Fran drew, so she naturally didn't feel uncomfortable.

"...Haha, I had a similar wish when I was a child. I always wanted to travel around the world. Unfortunately, I became a queen and never had the time to realize this wish. It seems that you are much luckier than me!" The queen laughed out loud, "Yes, I have always heard that you are good at painting... Then can you do me a favor?"

"Help?" Fran was a little confused, not understanding how she could help the other party, "Just tell me, as long as I can do it, I will definitely do it."

"Well, can you help me draw the scene here and give it to me later?" The queen turned to the grand venue and waved her hand. There was a huge noise.

Fran knew that there would definitely be painters to draw the grand occasion at such a grand event, and there would definitely be more than one or two, and there would definitely be people with better painting skills than her. The queen just wanted to make her happy.

"Yes. I will definitely draw it!" She agreed immediately, "and I will try my best to make it more beautiful."

"What a hard-working child..." Her Majesty the Queen was so excited that she stretched out her hand and pinched her face without any courtesy. "How is it, do you have a crush on someone?"

This sudden question made Fran unable to keep up with the rhythm, and she was at a loss for a moment when her cheek was pinched.

However. She did not feel dissatisfied with the Queen's behavior. The monarch naturally has the right to express intimacy without offending others-didn't Napoleon like to pull the ears of his favorite ministers?

But after a moment of hesitation, she nodded hesitantly and decided to tell the truth. "Yes, Your Majesty, I have a crush on someone."

"That's right, it's normal at this age, you French people are born like this!" Her Majesty laughed suddenly, "How can a French girl be away from love? But I have to say that person is really lucky to be favored by you..."

"Your Majesty, you are wrong about this, he doesn't take me seriously." Fran's mood instantly changed from excitement to some sadness, "No matter how I begged, he refused to look at me more."

"What's wrong? He doesn't like such a lovely girl? Is he blind?" Her Majesty opened her eyes wide, obviously a little unbelievable. "Is it easy to find a child like you who has a good family background, beauty and talent?"

"Maybe he is really blind, anyway, he won't respond to me at all." Fran cursed nonchalantly.

"Then you don't have to have any more expectations for the blind man. Get away quickly before it's too late." The Queen looked at her with concern. "If you can't find the right one in France, you can do it in the UK? As long as you can see If you want to marry any unmarried young man, just ask me."

"Your Majesty, thank you for your kindness," Fran shook her head slightly, "But I am also blind! Love has made me blind, and I can no longer see other people. Even if I don't get a response, I I can only keep going because this is the only way I can go.”

"Poor child, if only that person was next to you today! Even a hard-hearted person should be moved after hearing these words!" After hearing Fran's confession, the Queen was touched and couldn't help but sigh. The tone is, "Pure and persistent love will definitely be responded to, let alone you? God will definitely bless you, and I also wish you all your wishes come true."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Fran was overjoyed by the sudden blessing and thanked her repeatedly. The queen could not help but be infected and became happy again.

"Okay. Just have fun today and forget all the unpleasant things." She patted Fran's cheek again, "I will have the painting tools prepared. Remember to cheer up and start painting?"

Fran once again agreed sincerely. "I will dedicate my best work to you. Your Majesty!"

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"Mu really has an extremely cute sister, Ciel." After dismissing Fran, Her Majesty the Queen walked over to Ciel who had been awkwardly listening to the curse for a long time. "Although it seems that she should have been suffering from it since childhood. Love her, but I still can’t help but warn you to take better care of her.”

"I will, Your Majesty." Ciel agreed very sincerely, "After my parents left, I am the only one who can take care of her like my father did. This is my obligation."

"You are indeed a person who cherishes his obligations and has the courage to shoulder them." Her Majesty's smile slowly revealed an unconcealable shrewdness. "And I have always believed that only those who have achieved this are qualified to enjoy Glory.”

Then, her eyes swayed slightly, and finally settled on the dome that became colorful due to the refraction of sunlight.

"Char, guess what I just saw?"

"You should have seen your empire." Ciel bowed. "And the glory of it."

"Yes, you are so smart!" Her Majesty the Queen shouted, "I saw the glory! Glory, endless glory! (Glory! Glory! Glory-Endness!) This country dominates all directions, this nation, I It's a great honor. So...in order to repay them, I have endless obligations to fulfill."

"I can understand your thinking." Charles also smiled, "What we get, we should pay for it."

"Yes, you can understand. Because we have received too much." The Queen nodded, "This empire has allowed me to enjoy all the glory, and it has also given me endless glory, so I have the same obligation to care for it. Defend it as you would your sister."

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After a pause, she continued slowly, "Beautiful things are always fragile, and we can't bear to put them in dangerous environments. In order to protect these things, we have to overcome all difficulties. Don't let them No danger threatens it because we love it . Glory gives us strength and an obligation to defend it. Things are ever-changing, and the road ahead is full of hardships and dangers. Only when we are full of determination and courage to fulfill our obligations can we overcome obstacles and lead a country to defend what we have. everything.”

"I completely agree with you." Charles still agreed.

"For the sake of this empire, sometimes we always have to make some unavoidable decisions. This is an obligation and a responsibility." Her Majesty the Queen was still looking at the dome, with no emotion in her eyes. "I am convinced that you are the same, Bo. The same goes for Mr. Nabal. When I think about the possibility of blood, countless blood pouring out from the ground and spreading under my throne, My heart can't help but tremble, because I know where the blood comes from! But I can't be afraid, because I have to keep my courage, I can only do everything I need to do according to my obligations, and I firmly believe that there are some. At times, only danger can solve danger, and only terror can end terror. Oh, look, I'm like a Jacobin!"

Ciel was slightly surprised.

He could not imagine that in such a grand event and in such prosperity, Her Majesty the Queen, who was usually gentle and kind, would actually say such menacing and even bloodthirsty words.

But he soon understood the Queen's intention - the British government had made up its mind, and the French government must also make up its mind.

Yes, it will bleed soon, and a lot of blood will bleed, but even if the blood covers the throne, submerges the heels, and even dyes the hands red, so what?

Yes, she didn't have to worry, because Charles, Louis Bonaparte, and his other followers had already made this determination.

"Terror is a good word, it's just used by different people." Charles promptly comforted Her Majesty the Queen, "Jacobin gave his enemies terror, so they changed a country. And I firmly believe that, At this moment, if Britain and France fulfill their obligations, it will change the whole world!"

"Yes, change the whole world." After receiving Charles's assurance, Her Majesty nodded with relief.

Then, she turned her gaze back to Charles and stretched out her hand.

"I am very happy to lead a great nation and fulfill my obligations with another great nation."

Charles bowed again, held this hand, and gently kissed the back of the hand. "The French think the same way."

"Then, may God bless us." Her Majesty's smile became more intense, and her tone became unexpectedly gentle. "I firmly believe that our cause is blessed by God. God's will is above everything, and no one can resist it. We humble servants will accomplish all great things for Him."

Of course, this is God's will. Looking at the Crystal Palace and everything it represents, who would not admit this?

The nation that first opened the door to industrial civilization, and the nation next to her that has also entered industrialization, are fully confident that they can hold God's favor in their own hands. At least at this time, no country or nation on the earth can resist their joint efforts.

"You are right, God will be with us, Your Majesty." Charles gently put down the queen's hand, then looked up at Her Majesty the Queen, "No one can resist His thunderous wrath, Europe will restore its original appearance according to God's will, and we will do our best to implement God's will."

"Oh, I'm so sorry, I actually said such words to you in this occasion, I really hope I didn't spoil your fun!" Just a moment later, Her Majesty laughed again.

Her smile was very warm, and her tone became very serious, as if the murderous woman just now was not her.

Then, she gently patted Charles' shoulder.

"Okay, now I have to deal with the others, just have fun!"

After leaving this meaningful hint, she turned around and left surrounded by others.

Under Charles's gaze, her back was firm and full of confidence that she would win.

Yes, the British Empire is ready to go, fully armed and full of confidence. Glory is in her hands, the world is under her feet, and when she throws the dice, the world can only tremble in the breathless gaze...

And I will definitely be the one who throws the dice in the future. (~^~)