Flowers, Swords and France

When Charles left the Duke of Treville's house, he was already more confident and no longer felt the anxiety he had felt before.

As he expected, after some struggles, the Duke of Treville finally decided to put the interests of the family first and stood firmly on his side.

The Duke was indeed in pain. After all, he didn't want to make such a decision, but he had no choice. In his position, he had to make long-term plans for his family. He couldn't support his daughter breaking up with her son-in-law for some emotional reasons, because this would greatly harm the interests of the family.

He was Charlotte's father. No matter how much Charlotte hated him, he was still a father and one of the leaders of the Treville family. After he expressed his position, Charlotte couldn't act arbitrarily without considering her father's position and will. This also allowed Charles to better guard against Charlotte's possible actions in the future.

As for Philip, he didn't even have any painful entanglement. He stood on the side of his brother-in-law without hesitation. He was originally dissatisfied with the fact that Charlotte occupied most of the inheritance after his grandfather's death. He wanted to resist Charlotte's tyrannical rule over his family from the beginning, so he immediately expressed his position when he encountered this opportunity.

He even specifically told Charles that in order to guard against Charlotte, he could stand up and win over all of his grandfather's old friends as a brother, so that the inheritance left by his grandfather would not be snatched away by Charlotte's willfulness. Finally, Charles didn't want to break up with his wife at all, so he immediately scolded him and stopped his arbitrary behavior.

Charles specifically explained to the Duke and his son that the purpose was just to make preparations. He couldn't stand being held hostage by his wife, but it didn't mean that he was ready to do so. He personally didn't want Charlotte to break up with him.

When he returned home, he was surprised to find that Agnes had come to his mansion.

She was probably called by Charlotte on purpose.

However, today's Agnes is different from her plain appearance in the past. She is wearing a gorgeous dress, a purple skirt with lace and a flower knot at her waist. Her chestnut hair is combed down according to the fashionable hairstyle, as if she is attending some grand event.

This kind of dressing preference is completely different from the Agnes of the past. Charles immediately guessed that it was Charlotte, because only she likes such a magnificent dress.

However, although this dress is a bit indistinguishable from the crowd, it must be said that it is really good-looking. After such a dress, Agnes is more beautiful.

Ten years of wandering outside has not reduced her appearance much, but added a lot of charm to her. The smiley expression shows that she is knowledgeable and knows everything.

"Aunt Agnes, long time no see!" After a moment of observation, Charles immediately greeted Agnes. "You look so beautiful today!"

This was the first time he had seen Agnes again after many days, so he was in a good mood. Although he was a little dissatisfied with her beating his sister before, this dissatisfaction disappeared when he saw his aunt again. After all, she was the one who took care of them since they were young.

"It's really a conventional compliment, nothing new, but sweet words are always better than bad words." Agnes smiled and narrowed her eyes slightly, "This outfit was chosen by your wife for me, and I think it's good. I can't embarrass Minister Treville and his wife, right?"

"I think you look good in any outfit." Charles immediately complimented again, "Simplicity also has its charm."

"Bastard, you've really grown up, with a set of skills." Agnes laughed even more happily. Which woman in the world doesn't like to hear compliments.

But after laughing for a while, she raised her hand and patted Charles on the shoulder. "Well, don't waste your time on me with those romantic tricks in the social scene. Leave these nice words to your wife. She is the only one in the world who deserves your compliments."

"I complimented her very hard, too." Charles could hear that Agnes had something else in her words, so he immediately expressed his opinion.

"I'm not kidding you." Perhaps because she felt that Charles' attitude was not serious enough, Agnes reminded him again, "Charlotte loves you so much, she misses you all the time, and she has continued your bloodline... If you dare to let her down, is it justified?"

As she spoke, she habitually patted Charles' shoulder, unconsciously showing the style she had taught Charles more than a decade ago, "Really, treat your wife well, she deserves all your efforts to care for and pamper her."

"I know, thank you for your reminder." Charles could only lower his eyes in embarrassment. "I will give her everything I can get, and she will have a status that everyone will envy..."

"Are you really smart or stupid? Or are you pretending to be stupid?" Agnes couldn't help laughing, "What status and wealth, hasn't she been used to it since she was a child? She married you because she loves you, and all she wants is for you to love her wholeheartedly... Love is something that is very rare in our society. It is a blessing to encounter it. Don't reject this kind of luck."

"I will." Charles had to nod.

This half-truthful answer was not what Agnes wanted to hear.

"Oh, I almost forgot. There is not just one Miss Treville who loves you wholeheartedly. That eldest lady...she still hasn't given up?" Agnes frowned slightly, her eyes filled with laughter. There was also a little more indescribable things, "It has continued your father's bloodline to a great extent..."

There was something dangerous in this sarcastic tone that made Ciel feel a little uneasy. It could even be said that he was a little scared.

"She already knows she was wrong, you...you don't have to worry so much."

"Does she know she was wrong? I don't really believe it. I can see that although she is evil in nature, she is very determined and is definitely not the kind of person who gives up easily." Agnes narrowed her eyes again and carefully Looking at Ciel, as if weighing his inner thoughts, "Although I I taught her a lesson, but she was not convinced at all, and she didn't even admit her mistake. This courage was really good. Of course, it was also because of your protection... Charles, tell me honestly, right. What do you think about her? Are you really complacent about this?"

"I'm not complacent. I've also been troubled by this..." Of course, Charles didn't dare to say that he had agreed to his sister's request, so he had to be vague, "This problem is really troublesome. Maybe it's because of our previous education. Everything is lacking..."

"If you don't have that kind of intention, then why bother?" Agnes still sneered, "Is it so helpless to teach disobedient children?"

"She is my sister, the person I grew up with. Of course I don't want her to get hurt." Because of worry, Charles couldn't help but said to Agnes, "So, you treated her like that last time I really feel embarrassed about her..."

"Why, do you want to stand up for your sister and attack me, an ignorant person?" Agnes asked with a sneer. "After all, you still can't bear to part with it, right?"

"If you insist on saying that, then it is true. I can't bear to let you treat her like this again." Because he was really worried, Charles had to make it clear to Agnes, "Really, I beg you, even if you don't treat her like this again." No matter how you hate her, don't treat her with violence anymore. She really can't be hurt like this anymore... If you want to hate, then hate me."

"Is this a threat from you? Or is it an order?" Agnes frowned again and stared at Charles, with a bit of evil in her eyes.

"I never meant that!" Charles quickly defended her, "I lost my mother when I was a child, and you have always taken care of me growing up, so I respect you very much and have never harbored any ill will toward you, and I have never even harbored any malice toward you. I never thought it would be bad for you, but...but I also I want to ask you to take care of my position. She is the closest person to me in this world. I have taken care of her for twenty years! Do you think I will be so mean and ruthless that I can just throw her away without a word? No, I can’t, and I believe this is not what you want to see of me.”

Then, his expression became a little sad, "You don't know, she was angry at my rejection before and chose to commit suicide...almost...almost died when she was lying dying in front of me. , I cried like a child , I never cried that much when my mother passed away! So, I don’t want to suffer that kind of grief again. You can watch her die, and Charlotte can, but I definitely can’t! Bear that feeling of despair!”

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I have to say that there is some truth in what Ciel said, so much so that Agnes was stunned for a moment.

"Don't worry, I won't punch her again, and she doesn't seem to be a person who is afraid of fists." After a long time, she could only shrug, "The bond and family affection between brothers and sisters are a good thing. You can’t say anything about it, it’s just that the evil in that child’s blood has changed the nature of the family relationship - things that have been changed are poisonous, and we must eliminate poisonous things. Isn’t this common sense in the world? "

Charles wanted to defend his sister, but he also knew that it was in vain, so he could only sigh. "Maybe, but no matter what bloodline she is, I will continue to take care of her."

"What? Now I have become a villain?" Agnes raised her hand, as if she wanted to teach this unscrupulous boy a lesson again, "Ask yourself, who is all this for?"

"It's for me... I'm very grateful to you." Charles bowed to her and thanked her, "Thank you for your generosity."

"For you, and for the sake of my poor sister who died. Also, I want to make it clear to you, I just said I won't beat her, I didn't say just ignore her and just sit back and watch her make her evil desires come true. Considering that I Regarding my relationship with you and my relationship with Charlotte, I don’t think I can stand by when she requests..." Agnes sighed longly, "Originally, I wanted to enjoy Those who suffer from life are too lazy to meddle in other people's business, but Charlotte is so pitiful that it arouses my chivalrous heart, so I will work hard for your happiness and defend the happiness of you and your children at her request - —Dear Minister, what do you think? Do you think my skills can impress you? Of course... I must make it clear in advance that the price of my services is not low!"

"I will be happy to pay you, Aunt Agnes. No one else in Europe is so lucky to have your protection, and I am worth paying any price for it." Charles was of course very happy, " I am also very happy that my children can be as lucky as their father and can grow up under your watch and guidance...and this time, I will give them a happy childhood, and they will not have to experience so many horrors like us. things.”

"Yes, the children's happy childhood is more important than anything else, and it is worth our efforts. When I saw my sister leaving you two children and leaving, and my father disappeared, I was so worried that I went crazy! I was afraid that you would grow up. People suffered disaster before - bah, now it seems there is one I don't need to worry about at all." Ai seemed to be hurt by the situation. Guinness suddenly felt something, sighed softly, and then looked at Charles again, "Anyway, I can be considered worthy of my sister. Her children have grown up and have children... Although I have already I don’t have the chance to get such happiness, but seeing my sister get it is enough for me to feel happy for her in heaven.”

"Are you still young?" Charles couldn't help but comfort the other party, "Your beauty is enough to make any kid from aristocratic family become obsessed with you, if you want."

"What? Are you doing this again with me?" Agnes's face turned slightly red, and then she immediately raised her hand and hit his head, just like she did when she was a child. "I - I don't accept this kind of trick, don't use this Embarrass me if you make such a disgusting scene!"

Judging from your appearance, you don’t want to eat at all? Ciel could only say in his heart.

"Anyway, since you nodded, everything will be easy to handle." Agnes became serious again, "I will move in and take good care of Charlotte and her son, and also keep an eye on your good sister - but Don’t blame me for not telling you earlier, if you dare to make Charlotte cry in the future, I will beat you to death!”

"Okay, I understand." Ciel could only reply with a wry smile.

However, now, there is something that I have to mention.

"It's a good thing that you're back. I'm struggling to find you. During this period, please limit your schedule and try not to show up in public."

"Huh? What's wrong?" Agnes asked.

"You and Charlotte... um... some things in England were known to the British." After hesitating for a long time, Charles finally said, "Of course, please keep it a secret from Charlotte, she doesn't have to Know."