Flowers, Swords and France

In the midst of astonishment, Philip heard Charles's arrangements for his work. This sudden news almost made him feel a little confused and almost doubted his ears.

He had never heard of the man named Kong Ze and didn't know who he was, but he didn't expect that according to Charles's tone, this man was actually his confidant, and this confidant would be sent to him to "assist" him.

Judging from his words "I will listen to you if I agree with you, and if I disagree, I will find a way to agree", this Kong Ze is deeply trusted by him. It is conceivable that when the time comes, whatever he wants to do, he will be influenced by this person. of deep constraints.

If this arrangement made him feel deeply depressed, then the next arrangement was even more unbearable for him - Ciel actually wanted to assign his sister to him!

This... is simply ridiculous!

What have I been taken for? nurse? Or a tutor?

Besides, even if I can agree, what will others think if they find out?

Is this a joke on his part? But this doesn’t look like it?

For a moment, Phillip was so speechless that he was speechless because of the numerous thoughts in his mind.

"What's wrong, Philip?" Charles looked at the other person quite calmly, "Do you think there's something wrong with you?"

"This... this..." Philip hesitated for a while, and finally made up his mind to persuade Charles not to make this unreasonable move, "I think it's still a little inappropriate."

Not only for himself, but also to avoid bringing shame to Ciel or even the entire Treville family - at least this is the reason he gave himself.

"Improper? What's inappropriate?" Charles immediately asked. "Is it about Kong Ze's arrangement, or something else?"

Although he knew that the young man opposite him was his brother-in-law, Philip still felt a lot of pressure when he was looking at him. After all, he was an imperial minister.

At this point, he no longer intends to deny Mr. Kong Ze, whom he has never met before. He just wants to prevent himself from becoming a joke.

"Flan is your sister. I can appreciate your love and care for her. I also think we should love and care for her... But I think your arrangement is not the best way to care for her..." In order not to offend Ciel, Phillip deliberately spoke tactfully, "Don't forget, she is a young lady and has never experienced any troubles since she was a child. , have never seen the dangers of the world, and have no experience in practical affairs, how can they participate in this kind of thing? Besides... With the personalities of these young ladies, I am afraid they would rather hang out at the ball in Paris than Running around is not the way God has chosen these human treasures to live, isn’t it?”

Contrary to what he feared, Ciel was not angry, but sighed slightly.

"Hey, if it's an ordinary young lady, I'm afraid this is indeed the case. Even I hope that she can live happily like other people, but... she doesn't want to. It's her who takes the initiative to do it for us. This family is busy. She asked several times, but I couldn’t get her to do it, so I had to agree.”

"What?" Philip was even more surprised, and could even be said to be at a loss, "This... this is too..."

He felt that this was indeed too ridiculous. His cousin would actually make such a ridiculous request, and then let him attack her?

Not only is the sister ridiculous, but the brother is also ridiculous. Just to make the sister happy, he actually agreed? How can...how can it be like this? Even pampering should have a limit.

For a moment, he even felt a little confused about whether to laugh or cry. He just felt that he was witnessing a joke.

However, no matter how ridiculous the other party is, he can only deal with it seriously, and he must be careful not to offend the other party.

"Think about her age, right? She has no experience and doesn't know what to do." Philip tried to hold back the absurdity in his heart, and then retorted with seemingly normal reasons, "And you see, she is a woman, and there are many things It’s hard to do it, let alone go out and negotiate, and there are even many people who won’t believe her in the first place, so... I think you’d better find other ways to appease her..."

After a pause, he took the initiative to add, "If you think this is too difficult, then let me help you persuade her. I think, as my eldest brother, she should also listen... …”

As he spoke, his voice suddenly became softer, because at this moment, he found that his brother-in-law was turning his head, and then looking at him with a frown. This look was not particularly harsh, but it made him feel guilty. It got lower and lower and finally stopped talking at all.

Only then did he realize that in the eyes of his brother-in-law, who was a minister, he could no longer put on the airs of his eldest brother.

"I don't think what you said is right, Philip." After a moment of silence, Charles spoke, "Although she is young, she is experienced because she has done a lot of things. Have you heard of the Schneider family? ? The one who works in industrial and mining enterprises.”

"Schneider?" Philip frowned. After thinking for a while, he finally remembered under Charles' prompting, "Oh... I know them. What's wrong?"

"I previously found a way to invest in their company - of course not in my name, but in the name of others, but that's not important. What's important is that I have let my people join their board of directors and can contribute to their company at any time. They work in coordination, and this guy... just She is my sister." Charles explained calmly, "So, although she is young, I am afraid she has more experience than you in the operation and coordination of the company! , instead of causing you trouble like you think!"

Because of Philip's unintentional contempt for Fran, Charles was unnaturally a little angry. When he talked about this, his emotions were a little intense and his words were more serious. "Also, regarding the other question you mentioned, I It is indeed troublesome to admit that some people now hold boring stereotypes and are not happy to receive instructions from women. However, it is precisely because of this that I asked you to preside over this matter. Can't you suppress everyone's words? ? “Are you so incompetent?”

"This..." Philip felt even more uncomfortable after being reprimanded by Charles like this, but he found that nothing he said seemed to be of any use. Charles seemed to have made up his mind and must do this.

Moreover, judging from his words and deeds, he tried his best to stand out, not just for the sake of his cousins ​​or Charlotte, but more likely for this arrangement-to use himself as a shield to stand up for his My sister came to stop the others.

Although asking Philippe de Treville to come forward seems to be nepotism, it is better than Fran de Treville to come forward.

So... who am I? A cover, a fool being taken advantage of?

He suddenly felt a little disillusioned.

"If you arrange it this way, why not just let the two of them come forward? I won't be a spectator." In despair, Philip couldn't help resisting Charles, "I might as well stay in Paris and be good Just stay with your parents."

Of course Charles said this to give Philip a slap in the face, to make him understand his current position and stop acting like the "eldest brother" so as not to cause trouble to Fran. However, when he saw that Philip was so depressed that he lost confidence, he also All we can do is stand up and encourage him - although Philip has various flaws in his character, he is still more or less a useful person, and there is no need to get angry easily.

Besides, if Philip is really tortured to this extent, it will be difficult for him to explain to his wife and his father-in-law.

"Don't be so unhappy, Philip. Of course you are the leading figure. Your family background and your abilities are beyond ordinary people. As long as you work hard, you will certainly be able to do things well, and everyone will praise you." He slowed down his tone and encouraged Phillip, "But, there are The lesson from the past is that you definitely don’t want the past to happen again, right? You need a reliable person to help you, and isn’t the person I selected for you the most reliable person? The heir of Duke Revell, who dares not to take you seriously?"

Seeing that Phillip was slightly moved, he continued to be seductive, "Besides, can't you see it now? Your future and your reputation need to be cleared with a successful resume, no matter what method is used. I'm not afraid If you are joking, let me tell you clearly. I think what you are facing now is the best opportunity to turn around. As long as things are done properly, If the post is completed, I will fully support you and His Majesty will commend you. Will your previous troubles still be considered troubles? Do you want to let go of this opportunity? If you really want to give up, Okay, I will never stop you, I have a backup plan, I can always achieve my goal. It depends on you."

After finishing speaking, he stared at Phillip, waiting for the other party's answer.

Under Charles's advice, Philip gradually regained his consciousness. Reason told him that Charles was right. He urgently needed a chance to turn over, clear his reputation and seek a better future, and what his brother-in-law had given him was indeed the best. A good opportunity, if he really gives up, I'm afraid he will never have such an opportunity again.

Besides, there are such resources available, why not use them?

At most, he is just being ridiculed as a puppet by some people... At this age, what reputation do you still need to worry about?

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Phillip has now finally figured out his situation.

Since you want to give in, just make your gestures as good as possible. You should be happy now!

Finally, with a sense of determination, he raised his head again and met his brother-in-law's gaze, "Char... Okay, I figured it out. You did give me a chance, and I shouldn't live up to your kindness. It's a waste of such an opportunity. So I will do whatever you say, and I am very happy that your sister can help me. I will give priority to her advice and hope that her experience will make me better. The land serves the country..."

"I firmly believe so." Charles smiled and nodded, "Philip, I have always said that you are a smart person, and you can really understand the general situation. Please rest assured that I have never treated my people badly before, and I will never do it in the future."

Although Charles did not have a special hobby of torturing others, the sight of Duke Treville's eldest heir fully surrendering to him still made him feel happy.

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At this time, a corner of Paris, a hundred miles away, was bathed in this bright spring morning. In the courtyard where Charles grew up, his son Clovis was stumbling in the courtyard.

He became the focus of attention without knowing it. Marquis de Treville and his aunt were looking at him nervously and excitedly, as if he was an opera star.

Recently, because Charlotte was pregnant again and needed to rest, at the suggestion of Marshal Treville, Clovis was simply placed in the Marshal's house for foster care. Although there was no shortage of people at home, Charles agreed to make the old man happy, so Clovis has been living under the care of Fran in recent times.

Fran also took him around tirelessly, treating him as a treasure, and had no grudge against him because of his mother.

Marshal Treville also often took time out of his busy official duties to tease his great-grandson and reminisce about the past.

Recently, he has been getting busier and busier. He has to meet with some senior military officers and attend important meetings almost every day. Although this is a heavy burden for his age, he still copes with these tasks with full energy - as if he is younger.

Now everyone is looking at this baby, but he is unaware of it. His gait is staggering and funny. He looks around because he is full of curiosity. Sometimes he even makes incoherent words and strange tones. The child dressed like a doll is full of childishness, which makes people around laugh.

"Hey, little guy, come here!" At this time, the old man shouted to Clovis.

The child looked at his great-grandfather blankly, and then suddenly trotted, as if he wanted to throw himself into the arms of the old man.

"Hey, be careful!" Seeing that he was about to fall, Fran immediately walked to his side and carefully supported her nephew.

Then, she squatted down and rubbed the little guy with her face, making him giggle.

Her smile was full of happiness, and even maternal, as she doted on her little nephew.

"Well, let me hold him," the old man came over and said with some jealousy, "You've been with him all day, but you let me hold him."

"I'll have a cute child like him in the future, Grandpa." Fran smiled at her grandfather, as if she was acting like a spoiled child, "So I should do some practice earlier, right?"

This answer instantly made the old man's face look ugly.

He moved his mouth, as if he wanted to scold or persuade her, but in the end, he could only sigh.

"I wish I could clean your brain!"(~^~)