As the sun shines from the morning glow, the city finally emerges from the foggy and rainy weather of the previous time. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 info colorful clouds are constantly changing shapes and colors, and the beautiful morning glow is like a blooming flower, quietly coming to this world, and then releasing its charm.

Standing by the window and gazing at the distant sky, the sky is bright red and golden, and the city's blue brick and stone buildings are dyed gold, and doves are churning between the sky and the earth, as if it were a living picture as far as the eye can see.

"It's beautiful!"

Looking at this scene, Fran couldn't help but secretly admire.

Although she has lived in this city and this mansion for many years, whenever she encounters this kind of beauty, the artist's senses hidden in her body still make her indulge in this beautiful scenery mixed with grandeur and softness.

Along with this beautiful scenery is the aroma that comes from the bottle in front of you. The small glass bottle is exquisitely crafted, with its smooth surfaces glistening in the sunlight like a diamond ornament. Inside the glass bottle is a pink liquid, which is where this fragrance comes from.

While looking at the scenery in the distance, Fran carefully picked up the small bottle full of flower essential oil, carefully dripped a few drops of the flower essential oil into the copper basin next to it, then put her hands into the basin and soaked for a while, then smeared her face with water with her hands, and then closed her eyes slightly to face the red morning sun.

After being stained with water, the wind kept blowing on her face, making her already delicate face even more white and pink.

She closed her eyes, enjoying the scent and the breeze that soaked into her body.

Originally, she didn't like makeup very much, and she always liked simple makeup, but since a year or two ago, she found that she could feel the traces of the gradual passage of youth, so in order to retain the appearance and freshness of her girlhood, she began to pay attention to taking care of herself, and she had to take care of herself every morning after waking up.

Of course, compared with those of her peers she knew, her appearance was still worthy of pride, and those young ladies were either because they had thrown themselves into the social world, worn down their skin in the social life of day and night, and let their youth wither between indulgence and sensuality; Either she is married or even has children, and she no longer cares about herself - but she is still so beautiful that everyone who knows her for the first time is amazed.

But she seldom appeared in public, and even thought that the less the public remembered herself, the better—there was only one reason for this, of course.

As if thinking of something, Fran suddenly opened her eyes, and then looked out the window, her eyes were very hidden, but the anticipation and anxiety in them were very detailed, but to her disappointment, the street was still silent, and there was no movement.

She couldn't help but look at the clock next to her again, reconfirm that the appointed moment had arrived, and then close her eyes again and apply herself to the water dipped in semen again.

The mansion was already very quiet and sparsely populated, but Marshal Trevier was out on business today, so it was even more lonely, she could not hear anything upstairs, and no one would disturb her.

But just then, suddenly the neighing of horses sounded in the distant street, and Fran opened her eyes suddenly, and then stood up, and looked carefully at the oncoming carriage.

When the owner of the carriage was determined, she was overjoyed, then suddenly picked up the silk scarf next to her, quickly wiped the water on her face, and then immediately turned around and ran out of the room.

The sound of tick-tick knock footsteps on the stairs kept ringing, and it was not like her usual one.

Just as Charles had made his way through the antechamber to the living room of the mansion, his sister had just run down from the stairs and greeted him.

When she found her brother himself, she didn't slow down, but continued to run towards him.

Charles froze for a moment, then immediately smiled, and opened his hands to catch Fran who was rushing towards him.

"Sir, you're finally here!" She pressed her face to the other's chest and closed her eyes slightly. In addition to the incomparable joy, she couldn't help but bring some resentment. "I miss you!"

"I miss you too." Charles replied. "But there's no way to ......"

"Okay, okay, I know you're in business, that's what you're saying to everyone anyway!" Fran looked up and looked at him disapprehantly, but her hands were clenched. "God knows what you're going to be up to in a place like Fontainebleau......"

"I really didn't do anything." Charles replied with a wry smile, then patted her on the back. "Okay, it's not good for people to see it......"

"What are you doing so much in your own home!" Fran didn't let go of her hand, "Haven't we always been like this at home?" ”

"Okay, okay, aren't there guests today?" In desperation, Charles had to pat it lightly a few more times, "It's not appropriate to let the guests see us like this...... Is he coming? ”

As soon as she heard about the guest, Fran finally let go of her hand, then stood next to her brother and looked outside.

"That's the time I agreed with him, and I don't want you to wait for him. He's almost coming soon......"

As soon as she finished speaking, there was a commotion outside, and then the concierge came with the news that today's guests had arrived.

"That Monsieur Pasteur has arrived, will you receive him now?" After getting the news, Fran asked Charles.

"Then let him come to me now." Charles said as he gently straightened his clothes, maintaining his usual well-dressed appearance.

He didn't want to damage his image in front of a great scientist like Louis Pasteur, who was destined to be famous all over the world, because of a small negligence.

Although he did not understand why his brother was suddenly so serious, Fran still ordered the porter to bring the Monsieur Pasteur over.

Louis Pasteur was immediately in the reception room, and he was also dressed in formal attire, with the demeanor of a young intellectual, who looked humble and gentle, but not decent.

Because he was informed yesterday that his benefactor, His Excellency Chancellor de Treville, had returned from Fontainebleau and that he would receive him today. So he had already put on what he thought was the most dignified and decent attire, dressed up with the help of his wife early in the morning, and then came to the house of Marshal Treville before the appointed time came.

He had heard that His Excellency Chancellor Tréville had his own residence on the outskirts of the city, so he did not understand why His Excellency had chosen to receive him here, but it was a trivial matter to him.

As soon as he reached the reception room, he immediately saw the young man with blond hair standing next to Miss Treville, who looked very young, but who could not have any other identity in today's circumstances, so he immediately bowed to the young man.

"Your Excellency, it's a pleasure to meet you!"

Personally, Louis-Pasteur was a man who was not keen on fame and fortune and devoted himself to the study of science, but he was not a very well-known task these days, and he was in need of Charles' help now, so it was not surprising that he was deferential to Charles.

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Pasteur." Charles replied kindly, and then walked up to him and held out his hand, "You're as personable as I thought. ”

Louis Pasteur was stunned for a moment, then immediately reached out and took the other's hand, "You are more magnanimous than I imagined, Your Excellency! ”

"I have always had great respect for learned people." Charles smiled as he led him to the couch, and the two of them sat down together, and Fran sat down next to Charles.

As soon as he sat down, someone brought the coffee, and Charles looked up at the other party, "Basic situation, my sister has already explained it to you, right?" She didn't upset you, did she? ”

"How so? I am flattered by the kindness of your sister. Louis-Pasteur replied, "She also said something that I couldn't believe - to be honest, I still can't believe it, and I feel like I'm suddenly living in a dream." ”

"What is it that makes you unbelievable?" Charles asked with a smile.

"She said that you intend to hire me as a consultant for the Treville family business, and that you are going to build a large laboratory, and that you are going to make me the director of the laboratory......" Louis-Pasteur whispered, trying to suppress the nervousness in his heart, "and she said that you are willing to solve any problems in my life and academic research, as long as I can produce enough results in return...... These things make me almost doubt that I am dreaming. ”

"You're not dreaming, sir." Charles couldn't help but chuckle, "This is indeed what I wanted her to tell you, and according to her report, you have agreed to our terms, is that so?" ”

"That's right, but even now I don't quite understand why fate suddenly favored me......," Louis-Pasteur glanced at Charles and Fran uneasily, "I've been in Strasbourg for a few years, and I really don't know how my name came to your ears." ”

"Monsieur Pasteur, although it is true that you are not very famous, but your excellent mind and tireless devotion to research have impressed many people, and although I am not very familiar with academic research, many of them have recommended you to me when I am determined to set up a laboratory worthy of France." Charles replied with a smile, "So you see, to be valued by so many people, your ability is beyond doubt to me. ”

Of course, he would not say that I know your name because of the records of later generations, so he simply pushed it to "the strong recommendation of some academic colleagues".

However, this reason did not convince Louis Pasteur.

Having been immersed in this field for so many years, he knew that what people most desired was unconditional donations and the best conditions for research - and the kind of conditions offered by His Excellency Minister Tremville, and he could not imagine that any of his colleagues would be able to think of recommending himself in the face of such generous conditions, rather than trying to find a way to enjoy them himself.

However, he could also see that His Excellency was secretive about it, and did not want to talk about it, so he had to hide this little doubt in his heart, and no longer inquire of His Excellency—anyway, whatever the reason for his insight, all the conditions he offered had enough power to impress him.

"Well, let's not talk about such meaningless things...... Charles didn't care about the other party's hesitation, but went straight to the point, "Mr. Pasteur, whether you have any doubts or not, I still want to tell you that you are at the top of our shortlist, and as long as you are willing to accept my offer, then you will definitely become our scientific advisor, there is no doubt about that, I will not joke with millions of dollars." ”

"Millions!" Louis Pasteur couldn't help but repeat it.

Although he is not a lover of money, this large amount of money is still noteworthy for him.

"If you go well, you'll be able to get more money later...... Really, I can promise you that as long as your knowledge and results are worthwhile, then funding will not be an issue. Charles solemnly promised the other party again, "So, will you agree?" ”

"That's right, Your Excellency!" Louis Pasteur straightened up at once, "Since you are willing to offer me such generous terms, I do not think that I have any reason to refuse - I can even say that I do not think that anyone will have a reason to refuse if he wants to achieve something academically." Your Excellency, I am very grateful for the trust you have placed in me, and I will be of great service to you. ”

"Needless to say, sir." "In the Middle Ages, my ancestors hired alchemists and astrologers, hoping to rely on them to search for wealth and be guided by fate, but now it is not the Middle Ages, although it may be a little similar in nature, but you are a free man, and you don't owe us anything, this is a state of cooperation, not to mention who works for whom." ”

"I'm glad I'm a little more reliable than an alchemist!" Louis Pasteur couldn't help but laugh when he heard this analogy, "They may not be able to conjure gold out of mercury, and I can surely find the crystallization of wisdom in the ocean of science for you!" ”

"It's great that you have that kind of confidence." Charles spread his hands, "You've already moved your family here, haven't you?" ”

"Yes, thanks to your care, I have rented the house and my wife has come over." Louis Pasteur nodded.

"It's great to settle in so quickly." Seeing that everything was going so well, Charles was also very happy, "Then why don't you come with me to Giverny after a while?" It is not possible to build a laboratory without your opinion. ”

"Yes, no problem, I hope that the lab can be settled as soon as possible." Louis Pasteur agreed, then hesitated, "However, you need to determine the location of the laboratory, after all, it is related to who I need to recruit to assist in my research...... Sir, you wanted me to study how to prevent typhoid fever, so do you want me to continue my research in microbiology? ”

"Microbiology and disease research are of course very important and cannot be abandoned, but this is a temporary expediency for us......," Charles replied with a strange answer, "This kind of epidemic research is carried out for military purposes, in order to reduce the casualties caused by epidemics when our troops are in foreign wars." So it's not going to be something you've been studying. ”

"Huh?" Louis Pasteur didn't quite understand.

"You don't quite understand, it's normal, and I can't tell you too much." "Anyway, you know, after studying how to combat the plague in the army, you can move on to other problems." ”

"Like what?" Louis Pasteur asked.

"For example, the issue of agriculture." Charles replied immediately, "I would like you to try to study how to solve the disease of the plants and how to promote good yields, which have been baffling farmers for thousands of years, and are one of the main causes of their inability to escape from the quagmire of poverty." If we can solve these problems, then they have a chance to become rich, and as ministers of the Empire, as the people they feed with their taxes and votes, I think I have an obligation to fund similar research. I also hope that you will be able to help me...... Yes, when that topic is done, you can move on to that area, or even start preparing now. What do you think? ”

When Charles said this, Louis-Pasteur couldn't help but be surprised, and he looked at Charles blankly.

He had already heard of the reputation of this young minister, and he really did not expect that the other party would say such a thing.

These imperial dignitaries, all of whom are extremely wealthy, will there still be people who will pay attention to the people, and will be ready to solve these problems for them?

"Your Excellency, are you serious?" After a moment, he couldn't help but ask.

"Is there anything more serious than a million francs?" Charles asked with a smile.

"I ...... I see, Your Excellency. Louis Pasteur was deeply moved, and immediately stood up and bowed to Charles again, "I will certainly use all my talents to help you achieve this ambition!" ”

Before, he was respectful because he was a little afraid of the other party's power, but now, he was a little respectful of His Excellency.

"I just hope that your ingenuity will make it all happen." Charles also stood up and held out his hand to the other again.

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After meeting with His Excellency the Chancellor, and receiving his instructions and promises, Louis-Pasteur left the Marshal of Tréville with a sudden sense of security, and the words of the Chancellor made him no longer feel any uneasy, but was ready to do great things in this new world, in order to repay the trust of the other party.

And after he left, Fran, who had been sitting silently next to Charles, finally spoke.

"Sir, why do you want him to do these things? I thought you had something else to do with him......"

"Aren't these things great enough?" Charles asked, "God will be touched by the great merit of helping millions of people in distress." ”

"Huh?" Fran looked at her brother with wide eyes.

She didn't believe her brother was such a devout believer.

Although she would support him no matter what he did, she still wanted to find out what her brother was thinking, because she stubbornly believed that she should not be at all puzzled by what her brother was doing.

"It's for you, silly boy." Charles let out a long sigh suddenly.

"For the sake of ...... I? Fran was even more confused.

"Yes, if this gentleman is able to produce something that will go down in posterity, and I am sure he will be able to do it, then those who helped him will surely be honored, and those who carry out his work will be remembered. And you...... You can be that. Charles looked at his sister, but whispered, "I don't care about my reputation anymore, there are thousands of people who hate me, but you are different...... You can be admired as a patron of Mr. Pasteur. You may not understand it now, but I'm sure it won't take long for you to figure it out. ”

"Yes......" Fran said in a daze, "means you're going to let me come...... To be his patron? ”

"Yes, that's it, you can only come, because you are the only one who can convince people of your sincerity...... Once people believe in your good name, they won't believe that you will do something bad, or they will think that even if you do something bad, you will not do it intentionally...... They just love preconceived ideas, as long as there is something in their minds, they will not be able to change it for the rest of their lives. Charr came up with his right hand and picked up Fran's sideburns and stroked her fine hair lovingly, "I don't think so many people would curse you if that were the case...... That way I don't have to feel guilty about dragging you down, do I? ”

"Why do that? What a reputation, what is there to care about! Charles's words touched Fran, "I'm happy to stand with you all the time, hell too!" ”

Suddenly, from her brother's smile, she heard something else. "I see......"

In that case, there will be no one to spread our rumors among the people - at least much less.

Just like Ms. Adelaide at that time, didn't she always have a good reputation? Even though everyone cursed the usurper king, no one cursed her.

After thinking about it, Fran's nose was sore, and her tears almost fell.

Then he threw himself directly into Charles's arms.

"I see, sir! Thank you! I love you too! ”

Her face that had just been smeared with fragrance had a faint fragrance in addition to its smooth and delicate whiteness, and the scent hit Charles's nose so much that people couldn't help but want to touch it.

"Silly boy."

Charles looked down and kissed her on the cheek.