Chapter 149: Happiness and Absoluteness
When Charles and his grandfather attended the entire coronation, they soon received news from home.
"What?" Charles was shocked, "You were born today?" ”
He originally thought that Charlotte's birth should be a few days later, so he came to attend the coronation ceremony, but he didn't expect it to be today. The thought of Charlotte's absence at the moment of her greatest ordeal made Charles feel a little sorry.
There was a royal banquet in the palace next, but he didn't want to stay any longer.
"Grandpa, you can participate in the rest of today's activities in my place...... I'm going to go back and see. He said to Marshal Treville next to him.
"How could I be interested in staying here on a day like this? Let's go back together. Anyway, it's just a boring entertainment, just talk to His Majesty's attendants," the Marquis of Treville had no interest in staying any longer, "everyone will understand us." ”
Then he looked at the person who had come to tell the news, "Is it a boy or a girl?" ”
"It's a boy, marshal." The servant quickly replied respectfully.
"Great!" The old man almost cheered, then turned to look at Charles, full of excitement, "Son, you have become a father!" ”
"Would you be so excited if it were a girl?" Charles asked him with some curiosity.
"Equally excited, but in my opinion, the first one is better than the son, and the second one is whatever." The old man patted Charles on the shoulder as if to wake him up, "Let's go, don't waste time here!" ”
Then, as if thinking of something, he turned to the messenger. "Go to my house, inform my granddaughter, and wait for her to celebrate!"
Before Charles could speak again, he pulled Charles out of the Paris City Hall and into the carriage.
Along the way, although the surface is still very calm. But Charles's heart was already overturned.
Oh my God, I'm officially a father from today! Even though he had already realized something similar, he still felt a sense of disbelief when the day really came.
What should I do as a father? What kind of father can I be? He kept asking himself, but he couldn't find the answer.
Maybe everyone has such doubts when they first become a father.
He kept looking left and right, but he couldn't see anything, only that the speed of the carriage was too slow, and he wanted to fly back.
As soon as I got home. He rushed straight to Charlotte's room, and everyone along the way looked at him with joy, but no one greeted him, and everyone understood the feelings of a young man who was a new father.
As soon as he entered the room, his eyes were drawn to Charlotte, who was lying on the bed, sleeping with her eyes closed, her face horribly pale. Despite knowing that she was safe, Charles was still a little nervous.
"How is she?" Charles asked the handmaiden next to him in a low voice.
"Madame was nice. I just fell asleep because I was so tired. The maid replied in the same whisper, as if to show merit. She picked up the newborn baby from the side and handed it to Charles, "Sir, what a healthy child, so beautiful! ”
Charles lowered his gaze and looked at the baby in her hand.
By this time he had already been washed, and the blood and other fluids on his body had been washed away. Carefully wrapped in swaddling clothes, perhaps because he was too tired from screaming when he was born, he was also sleeping now, breathing very quietly.
However, despite the fact that the handmaid said that she was very beautiful. But Charles couldn't make out the pretty elements of the baby, he looked small, crumpled all over, like a young bird he had seen on TV before.
Charlotte and I are not ugly, so why is he like this? He won't be ugly when he grows up, right? Suddenly, a flash of worry flashed through him.
"Charles, what are you doing in a daze? Hug him, it's your son! The Marquis of Trevill, who was on the side, couldn't stand it anymore and urged his grandson, who seemed to be in a daze.
At his urging, Charles stretched out his hand slightly, then touched the baby's body, and then he immediately realized that his force seemed to be too strong, so he immediately withdrew his hand. At this time, the child had already woken up, and then there was an earth-shattering howl.
Charles stood there awkwardly, his hands hovering in mid-air, looking like he didn't know what to do.
Seeing his helpless appearance, everyone present couldn't help but laugh.
"Really, they're already fathers, but they're still like children!" The old man laughed as he walked up and took the child himself, and shook it gently.
Strange to say, the child who had been yelling all the time was teased by him like this, and soon fell asleep again.
The old man looked at his great-grandson with love in his eyes. In this little baby, he seemed to feel a kind of resonance from the blood.
He has only one son, and this son has only one son, who knows how many times he has faced the horror of extinction? This is already the last treasure he can leave in the world.
"What a good boy! He's going to be a very good man, look how loud he screams! ”
Although he didn't understand what the relationship between the two was, since the old man was so happy, Charles could only laugh and echo him.
"Great, wonderful......" the old man sighed as he gently stroked his great-grandson with his hand, not knowing what he was saying.
Suddenly, he turned his head to look at Charles, "You...... You work harder, have a few more children, anyway, you can't afford to raise them. We can't just keep going on alone, it's too dangerous! ”
"......" Charles didn't know what to say, he was just laughing, the old man's words sounded ridiculous, but he could understand what he meant.
While they were still talking, Charlotte, who had heard the conversation, also woke up.
"Charles." She cried softly, looking very weak.
"I'm sorry...... I've got you covered. Charles hurriedly walked up to Charlotte's side, and then stroked her pale face lovingly, "I'm sorry...... Sorry ......"
He apologized vigorously, but he didn't know what he was apologizing. Maybe there's too much to apologize for.
"It's too late for you to say sorry now." Charlotte smiled weakly, "Then make it up to me, right?" ”
"Hmm...... Compensate you. A rare little tear appeared in Charles's eyes, and then leaned over and kissed him on the face, "What I can give, what I will get, will be given to you." Anything is given to you! Thank you! ”
How can a person who has loved himself for so long and given birth to a child for himself not be grateful and sorry? In particular, he also did such a sorry thing for people...... When he thought about this, he couldn't help but cry.
While indulging in lust and living happily according to one's own heart, but at the same time, I can't help but reflect on myself and feel sorry, people are indeed such strange and contradictory creatures.
Just then, the door opened again, and Fran, dressed in a white dress, appeared in the doorway. Then I saw the scene of my brother kissing his wife with tears in my eyes, and it was only at that moment that the intense colic made her almost unsteady on her feet, and she finally endured it.
The couple looked at the door.
"Ah, you're here!" Charles beckoned to her.
Charlotte just smiled happily at her sister-in-law.
For some reason, this smile full of happiness made Fran seem to make her a little more uncomfortable than those mocking and malicious laughs back then.
"Well, I was notified. Coming over right away, congratulations. Mr. She tried to ignore the smile and walked into the room, "Congratulations, ma'am. ”
"Thanks, I'm still wondering when you'll be able to come over." Charlotte nodded, looking at her with interest. "I had enough of suffering just now, and now I understand you a little, maybe it makes sense that you don't want to get married, and you don't want to taste that terrible pain......"
"You should have a good rest, I must have exhausted you just now." Fran dodged her slightly mocking words. Then she walked over to her grandfather's side. She looked at the child, and then, as if she were dealing with some treasure, she gently stroked the child with her hand.
This is her nephew, although it is Charlotte's son, but it is also the continuation of their family's bloodline, and she finds that she has no hatred for this child at all, only a faint jealousy. God knows how much she wants to taste such happiness.
"Alright, let's go out first, don't disturb them." The old man stopped her suddenly, and then left the room with her, leaving Charles and Charlotte alone.
"Charles, I feel so weird." When they were gone, Charlotte smiled at Charles, "It feels weird. Clearly...... Obviously, we still remember hunting and boating at that time, as if it was yesterday, but today we have become parents! ”
"yes, I feel that weird way too." Charles nodded, "I'm glad though, thank you, Charlotte." ”
"It is a matter of course for a couple to have children, thank you for what?" Charlotte closed her eyes slightly, then grabbed his hand, "I'm so tired, I want to sleep again, don't you mind spending time with me?" ”
"No problem, I don't have anything else to do, I can always be with you today." Charles squeezed his wife's hand.
Charlotte closed her eyes, enjoying the warmth of her husband.
She was full of joy, but she still had some incredible feelings, and she was a little nervous in addition to her excitement, just afraid that she would not be able to be a good mother.
"Our child, who will inherit our virtues, will be smart, quick-witted, and amiable, and he will reject our shortcomings, and especially not be as careless as you......" As if in a dream, she whispered to herself, and then gradually fell into a deep sleep, while Charles did not say a word, but sat beside her and held her hand, not moving.
And at this time, the old marquis also brought his great-grandson and granddaughter to the small living room.
He kept holding the child, and he was reluctant to let go for a moment.
"It's strange, girl." While staring at the child, he said to his granddaughter next to him, "Sometimes when you look at these babies, you feel at peace and feel that your life is meaningful after all." ”
"Did you see that my brother and I were the same back then?" Fran asked in a low voice.
"Of course it's the same!" The old man replied loudly. "Child, I have been wandering for so many years, I have seen all the ups and downs, I have experienced all the big scenes, and the emperor has awarded me a medal! So I'm qualified to say that those things are just clouds of smoke. It only really makes sense to hold your grandchildren and great-grandchildren in your own hands. ”
Fran didn't speak, she just gently stroked her nephew, secretly agreeing with her grandfather's words.
"From now on he'll be called Clovis." Then, the old man asserted in a low voice, "He is the heir of our family, and I will make him worthy of this status." Really, child, I'm so scared to death by this time. I really want to see him grow up......"
His elder brother, the Duke of Treville, named the child in his granddaughter's womb Charlotte before he died, saying that if he gave birth to a boy, he would call it Clovis, and of course he would make sure that his brother's last wish would come true.
"You're still in good health, so you'll be able to stay until then." Fran hurriedly comforted the old man.
"Come on, no one can say anything about this, I'm at this age, God knows when I will be called by the Lord's grace." The old man shook his head, "It's a day to live one more day." I don't expect it to come true. Seriously, though. I'm not worried about Charles, now he's on his own, I'm worried about you, kid......"
"Me?" Fran was a little surprised.
"Of course, look at you...... What age are you now, why are you still not in a hurry at all? The old man sighed. Then he watched Fran stroke the child's hand, "You like the child a lot, so why don't you let yourself be a mother too?" Only after starting a family can people experience what real fun is, think about yourself early. Kid, I'm afraid I won't be able to take care of you for a few years......"
Fran was silent. The old man's unreserved concern aptly shows his grandfather's love for his granddaughter, as well as his anxiety that he will have no one to take care of him behind him.
Maybe now is a good time to seek understanding? She hesitated.
Since that day, she has been looking for an opportunity, wanting to tell her grandfather what she wants, hoping to get his approval and understanding, but she has not found a suitable opportunity, so she has not spoken.
Maybe you can try it today.
"I ...... I love children and want to be a mother, but I ...... I can't just go to someone else to get married just because of this wish, right? I'd rather ...... than this I'd rather be alone forever. She replied with a little sadness.
"Hey, no one told you to find someone at random!" The old man laughed, "Wouldn't it be better for you to marry someone you fall in love with, or even someone you can accept?" I don't understand why you have to struggle with such a simple question for so long. Let's be honest with grandpa, do you have a sweetheart? ”
"If anything, it's not for nothing...... Just, you know. Fran sighed, "The biggest pain is that I'm in love with someone. ”
Seeing her appearance, the smile on the old man's face slowly disappeared.
"How...... How? He raised his voice, "Aren't you dead yet?" Are you still ...... Still want ......? ”
"How could I die so easily, grandpa." Fran bowed her head and replied, "That's right, I only have one person in my heart. ”
"You...... You ......" the old man became impatient, and then unconsciously paced back and forth, "I...... I thought that a smart child like you, after such a long time, should be able to sober up, be able to understand the situation, and be able to know the general situation, why just can't you figure it out in this matter?! It's obviously impossible, so why do you have to hit it headlong! ”
"No...... No, grandpa......" Fran shook his head, "it's not impossible, my brother has promised me...... Already promised me! ”
The old man's eyes widened in disbelief, as if he had heard something crazy.
"Really, he promised me! I pleaded with him, and he said yes. "Fran has no scruples," he said, as long as you agree, then...... Then it's up to me. So grandpa, I beg you, be kind to me! ”
As she spoke, she walked up to her grandfather and tried to hold the other person's shoulder.
However, she was immediately pushed away.
"This idiot with a sperm on the brain!" The old man's face was very ugly, and he suddenly cursed, "It's just a matter of playing outside casually, actually...... I actually hit the idea on your head, no, no! ”
"Why not?" Fran asked, "We're not related by blood......
"That's just Edgar's words, God knows if it's true!" The old man retorted sharply, "Besides, whether it's true or not, as long as you are still brothers and sisters in the eyes of the world, it will definitely not work!" You know why? Oh, yes...... It's for your brother's future, and if this kind of thing is left out, do you know how much trouble it will bring to everyone? ”
"I ...... I won't let anyone know, I'd rather live in seclusion. Fran replied. As long as I ......"
"No, no!" The old man interrupted him rudely. "Anyone can do it, but he can't, no! Do you understand, no! Edgar was a bastard and broke my heart, and I managed to raise his son with great difficulty, and it turned out to be ...... As a result, you are going to put him in danger because of your willfulness, and my hard work is also at risk of being ruined?! You...... How can you be so willful! How can you be so foolish! ”
Then, at the height of his rage, he handed the child in his hand to Fran.
"Look! Look at that! This is your nephew, he is your nephew! He's just been born! He would have had everything and would have been the heir to our family, and the result was ...... As a result, you put him in danger and ruin his reputation! You...... You look at him, can you say those words in your heart! Say! ”
"Child, I love you, how I wish I could have a child like you." Tears suddenly welled up in Fran's eyes, and she said word by word to him. "You're going to be the kindest, smartest kid, you're going to forgive your aunt, right......"
"You...... You! The old marquis's face was bruised, and he was obviously extremely angry, he really didn't expect Fran to say such things to his nephew without any hesitation or apology.
He was trembling all over, as if he was about to hit someone, but in the end he still didn't do anything, just restrained his emotions and regained his apparent composure.
"No matter what you say, I don't agree, absolutely disagree! Unless you want me dead, don't do such a horrible stupidity! ”
"You...... Can't you really be open to us? Tears welled up in Fran's eyes.
"Absolutely not!" The old man replied categorically.
With this blank answer, Fran slowly raised her head and looked at her grandfather in awe.
"So...... So...... I'll break your absolutely, little by little. I know you don't agree with me, but I will still be stubborn until the day I die, because I have determined the way I want to go, and no one can pull me back! I will surely let you bless me, even if it costs me my blood, my soul, my everything! (To be continued.) )
PS: This volume is finally over...... This will be followed by the seventh and final volume.
Thank you all for your continued support, and please continue to support me on the last road, thank you......