Chapter XXVI: Controversy
After leaving Lola's room, Charles returned to the Baron's study, and Baron de Beauvang had already explained everything, so although he still scolded him, he did not bother him, and soon let him go home.
If it weren't for Lola breaking his father's mind, Charles would have felt a little guilty about him, but after Lola said this, Charles felt a little embarrassed.
With this rather mixed feelings, he and the baron left the baron's mansion without saying anything more.
Until he closed his eyes in the carriage, he was still reminiscing about his experience in the baron's house.
There is no doubt that everything today was unexpected, and he had not made any preparations before, so even now he is still a little undecided.
However, he was even more excited about his new discovery, and Lola's outburst in front of him not only did not frighten or disgust him, but moved his heart.
When he saw Lola confess his heart for the first time, he suddenly found that this arrogant and ruthless woman, this woman who had been destroyed by him several times, actually had a bit of charm, at least it had touched his heart. That's why he said it at the end - he wouldn't have done it if he hadn't really been moved.
He knew that his words when he left had angered Lola, but from Lola's fierce reaction, he saw an opportunity - Lola was bent on gaining her father's approval and truly inheriting his father's family business, and he could help her do that.
After the child is born, maybe we can really continue this relationship in the future......
However, next time I should be gentle and let her not be so painful. He thought expectantly.
However, this expectation, when he returned to his home, was suddenly mixed with a trace of panic and guilt, and at this time he finally remembered that he was still a person with a wife and children after all.
I want to indulge myself, but after I indulge, I will feel a little guilty in front of my wife, which is probably the common trait of every married man.
Because it was already night, his mansion was already lit up, and it was as grand as usual.
Charlotte had returned from the wedding ceremony, had already had dinner, and was now teasing the children in the hall.
The fluffy court dress she wore at the wedding ceremony has now been replaced by a home gauze skirt, which sets off the curves of her figure to the fullest, coupled with her bright long blond hair, it is no wonder that she can compete with Her Majesty the Queen herself at the wedding ceremony.
"Finally back?" When she found Charles back home, Charlotte looked up at him with a smile, "Grandpa said that you were called away by Baron de Beauwong at the wedding ceremony, did something big happen?" ”
"There were some small problems, business problems, because there were more involved, so he took me back to talk about it in depth." Charles tried to keep his demeanor from showing any abnormality, "Fortunately, it's not a big problem, and after our discussion, the problem is almost solved now." ”
"Really? Congratulations on that. Still smiling, Charlotte pinched her son's face, "But you should be careful, that family is too clever and cunning, maybe there is something behind it." ”
Hey, what kind of anger should you be when you know what they are thinking? Charles thought suddenly.
"Well, I know, I'm not going to be at the mercy of others."
"Since you know, I won't say more, you haven't had dinner yet, have you?" Charlotte waved her hand and motioned for the servant to bring the dish up, "I ordered the kitchen to heat it every quarter of an hour, and although the umami is no longer preserved, it is finally delicious." ”
"Send it up, I'm not particular." Charles spread his hands.
Then, a hungry Charles began to eat dinner, gobbling up his seat while Charlotte continued to play with her son. The little baby, teased by its mother, suddenly giggled, breaking the silence between the couple.
"This little guy is really not well-behaved at all!" Charlotte feigned anger and complained, "I think I'm going to be a naughty guy when I grow up." ”
"It's nothing to be naughty, it's a boy after all." Charles finally finished his dinner, then walked over to the mother and son with a dry smile, kneading the child's face with the same gentle kneading.
As the baron said, this is indeed a very lovely child, with fair skin, blue eyes, and soft and delicate features, almost like a doll.
And, because he's nine months old, he's now starting to babble, and although he can only name a few characters, it's really cute.
When touching his son, Charles kept smiling, feeling the happiness of the continuation of the bloodline - he originally thought that he would not be the kind of person who was easily moved by feelings, and he did not believe that he would love him very much after having a child, but when he really became a father, he realized that the kind of love that parents have for their children is engraved in the genes, and no one can not obey it.
Child, you don't know, but it won't be long before you'll have a younger brother or sister...... The thought suddenly crossed his mind, and then his mind was mixed.
"What's wrong? Suddenly so ugly? Seeing his strange expression, Charlotte asked strangely, "Aren't you afraid of scaring the child?" ”
"Ah...... It's nothing. Charles immediately withdrew his hand. Just thought of something else. ”
"It's hard to get intimate with your son, and you're always thinking about other things, you're too distracted, aren't you?" Charlotte glanced at him, "Is Your Excellency the Chancellor busy to this point now?" ”
"Sorry...... I'm sorry......" Charles smiled wryly and apologized, and of course Charlotte didn't know what her husband was apologizing for.
"You were in the limelight at today's wedding ceremony, and you almost overshadowed Her Majesty's limelight. "It's beautiful," Charles quickly changed the subject, "I'm afraid Her Majesty will be jealous of you, after all, women always hate people stealing their limelight." ”
"Her Majesty is not that kind of person, she will not be angry about such a trivial matter." Charlotte had a good word for the queen, "Besides, I don't want to steal the limelight from her." ”
"Looks like you have a good impression of her?" Something strange about the Charles.
Charlotte has always looked down on the Bonaparte family, and she is not very reluctant to become the female official of Her Majesty, so Charles did not expect that today she actually told herself good things about the Queen, which really surprised him.
"She is a good-hearted person, and a real princess, with the upbringing and character expected of a princess, and can act like a true queen." Charlotte said calmly, then squinted at Charles, "Even if there is any guilt, she should not bear it." ”
Since Princess Caroline came to the palace in Paris and was about to marry Louis Bonaparte and become the Empress of the Empire, Charlotte, as the lady of Her Majesty the Empress, has entered the palace many times and made acquaintances with the future Empress Maze.
Perhaps because of her royal blood, Charlotte looked at her differently, and Princess Caroline was also quite fond of her, and the two soon established a personal relationship, and Charlotte gradually changed her opinion.
"I don't think it's a crime to invite her to Queen France, on the contrary I think it's an honor." Charles frowned slightly, "An honor that many people can't ask for—but not everyone has the opportunity to become the Empress of the Empire. ”
"She didn't come here happily." Charlotte disagreed, "Actually, you seduced her and took advantage of her and her father's embarrassment......
"If she didn't want to come, she couldn't have come, we didn't force her, we didn't kidnap her to Paris! Actually, she came in a carriage herself! Charles was a little upset, "A person can't have a title and glory and full dignity, especially if she comes from a broken family. ”
"Look, look, what a pretentious tone? But weren't you also from a broken family? Can't you just have some empathy? Charlotte sneered because she was equally angry.
"Why should I have empathy for her? I have worked hard to get to where I am now, and I don't complain. Charles waved his hand and gestured to the mansion he owned, "Actually, I think I'm doing pretty well. ”
"Yes, you're doing well, but that's not a reason for you to despise her, in fact she has a lot of troubles, and she's not having a good time." Charlotte still refused to back down, "You don't feel the respect you deserve when you talk about her, don't forget, she's your benefactor's wife now!" ”
"I repeat, I don't think there is anything great about the royal family, and it can naturally climb on anyone's head, especially a defeated royal family." Charles' brow furrowed more and more, "I undoubtedly respect her, but I don't pity her, because it was her own choice. ”
"You can think of it that way, it seems right. But if you have such a mentality, you will not be able to win the joy of Her Majesty, because you do not understand women at all. Charlotte didn't back down, "Can't you just put yourself in their shoes?" A nineteen-year-old child, still ignorant of the world and not sufficiently trained since childhood, suddenly became the queen of an empire at the mercy of fate...... Wouldn't she be nervous and pained? What she needed now was comfort and encouragement, as well as gracious help, which was the only way to win her favor and say coldly, 'You chose it yourself,' which is true, but what is the point? It will only attract hatred. Don't forget, you may think you're her benefactor, but she doesn't necessarily think so. ”
Then, she slowed her tone slightly, picked up a glass of wine next to her, drank it directly, and continued, "If this is the case, your plan will fail completely, and she will not only become your obedient friend, but also an enemy." Charles, so you'll have to change your mind. You are completely acting with the logic of a man, full of interests, situations, gains and losses, but you want to win the favor of a woman! ”
The charr didn't speak again.
Suddenly, it seemed to him that what Charlotte had said made sense.
Charlotte was right when he said that men and women think differently, so although in fact she is Her Majesty's benefactor, the person she should continue to repay and woo, Her Majesty may not think like that—in her eyes, she may still be the object of anger, because she feels that she has been forced to come.
"And what do you think should be done?" Charles breathed a sigh of relief.
"Think of yourself as a subordinate and not a benefactor, Charles, at least for now. We treat her like a queen, she is now weak and helpless, and whoever helps her will be grateful. Charlotte replied unhurriedly, "I've laid some groundwork, at least she has a good opinion of me now, I hope you don't squander this favor because of your arrogance, really, you have to cooperate with me." ”
Charles listened silently, until at last, when he looked up as if he were looking at a stranger.
"I think you have a point."
"I'm not stupid." Charlotte smiled again. "Of course, I know you're not stupid, at least you can listen to me."
"But if I want to grovel to this Majesty, I really can't do it." Charles shook his head slightly, "She didn't show value worthy of me, and ...... I don't have to. ”
"It's not that you are groveling, but you can't do nothing and wait quietly for her call, and don't forget that many people are begging to have a relationship with Her Majesty the Queen, waiting for her to be their ally." Charlotte replied, "In many ways, we can make her feel our sincerity, and it is better than standing still." Like what...... We can get her father to say nice things about us, and I think she cares about him. ”
"I see," Charles pondered again...... Okay, I'll do it according to this, after all, you still know a little bit about women. ”
In the end, he spread his hands.
"Well, let's not talk about such serious issues today, it's not early, you go and rest, Charlotte, it's late......"
Then he stretched out his hand and pinched his wife and son's faces at the same time, "You go to the bedroom and wait for me first, and I'll come back to accompany you after I finish dealing with the things in hand." ”
"Every time you do something that you feel ashamed of me in your heart, you will be extra gentle with me, is this exception?" Charlotte asked, staring into Charles' eyes. "Charles, I always feel like you're a little out of shape today."
"Of course it's your delusion." Charles laughed, then took his wife into his arms and kissed her on the cheek. "Alright, good night." (To be continued.) )