When the three young men of House Trevier were brought to Her Majesty's side by the attendants, Charles saw that Her Majesty's face was full of joy and radiant, as elated as her empire.

She had come to preside over today's opening ceremony, and was now surrounded by a large crowd of people, everyone whispering around her, as if the whole world were looking at her with envy—what a privileged position she and her empire enjoyed today!

"Charles, I'm glad you were able to cheer us on." She looked at the three of them with a smile and a grin, and finally turned her gaze to Fran, "Is this your sister?" ”

"I am honored that we have the opportunity to participate in your event, especially as a guest." Charles saluted Her Majesty respectfully, then pointed to his sister, "Yes, she is my sister." ”

Fran hurriedly and respectfully saluted Her Majesty the Queen, and then bowed her head a little shyly and let the Queen look at her.

"The Tréville family is really famous, every child is so outstanding and beautiful! What a beautiful child! After taking a look at Fran, the queen couldn't help but call out to Charles, "Charles, I bet you and Charlotte's children will be just as beautiful." ”

"Then I'll borrow your good words." Charles thanked her and nodded with a smile on Charlotte.

Truth be told, he himself is convinced of this.

The queen continued to look at Fran, the more she looked at it, the more she liked it, and finally beckoned gently.

"Come, boy, come to me!"

Fran hesitated. In the end, he walked lightly to the side of Her Majesty.

"What a beautiful child! Look at this hair! Her Majesty gave another thumbs up, and then winked jokingly. Have you been in London for a while? How's it going, are you still having fun? ”

"Had a great time. Your Majesty. Although the queen's attitude was very kind, Fran did not dare to slack off, "I am the first time to go abroad, so everything I see is very new, there are many interesting places in London, and I have seen things different from Paris." Speaking of which, I would like to thank you very much, thanks to your help, I was able to go abroad for the first time......"

This kind of unpretentious and very simple thanks. Her Majesty is more amused than any compliment.

"Oh, that's great! There are also many places to visit in the UK, so if you have the chance, you can also visit them together. Young people should go around the world more often, otherwise they won't be able to run when they get older......"

"I will do as you suggest, Your Majesty." Fran nodded again, "I have a wish to travel around the world once and draw the most memorable things, thank you for giving me the first step." ”

Her Majesty didn't know what Fran had drawn, so naturally she didn't feel any discomfort.

“…… Ha ha. When I was a child, I had a similar wish, I always wanted to travel the world, but unfortunately I became a queen, and I never had time to realize this wish. So you're luckier than I am! The queen laughed, "yes, I've always heard that you're good at drawing...... So can you do me a favor? ”

"Help?" Fran was a little confused. I don't know what I can do to help the other party, "Just tell me." As long as I can do it, I will definitely do it. ”

"That's good. Wait a minute, can you help me draw the scene here and give it to me? The queen turned to the grand hall and waved her hand, causing a great uproar.

Fran knew that there would be a painter to paint the spectacle at such a pageant, and there would certainly be more than one or two, and there would certainly be no shortage of people who were better at painting than her, and the queen just wanted to make her happy.

"Well, I'll definitely draw it!" She immediately agreed, "And I'll do my best to make it look better." ”

"What a hard child...... Her Majesty was so excited that she stretched out her hand and pinched her face without any respect for etiquette. How's it going, do you have a sweetheart? ”

This sudden question made Fran not follow the rhythm for a moment, and the pinching of her cheek overwhelmed her for a moment.

However, she did not feel any resentment about the Queen's actions, and the King naturally had the right to express affection without regard to offending others—didn't Napoleon also like to pluck the ears of his courtiers?

But after a moment of hesitation, she nodded expectantly and decided to tell the truth. "Yes, Your Majesty, I have a sweetheart."

"That's right, you're all at this age, it's normal, you French people were born like this!" Her Majesty suddenly smiled, "How can a French girl be separated from love?" However, I have to say that man is really lucky to be able to get your affection......"

"Your Majesty, you are wrong about this, he didn't take me to heart." Fran's emotions instantly changed from excitement to sadness, "No matter how much I pleaded, he wouldn't look at me more." ”

"What's wrong? He can't even look down on such a lovely woman? Is he blind? Her Majesty's eyes widened, obviously in disbelief. Is it easy to find a child like you who is born, beautiful, and talented? ”

"Maybe he's blind, but he won't respond to me at all." Fran cursed casually.

"Then you don't have to expect anything from the blind man, get out of it quickly, it's still too late." The queen looked at her with concern, "If you can't find a suitable one in France, you can do it in England?" As long as you fancy any unmarried young man, just mention it to me. ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness," Fran shook her head slightly, "but I'm blind too!" Love has blinded me and I can't see anyone else anymore. Even if I don't get a response, I just have to keep going because it's the only way I can go. ”

"Poor child, if only that person were next to you today! Even hard-hearted people should be moved when they hear these words! After hearing Fran's confession, the queen was touched. I couldn't help but sigh, "Pure and persistent love will definitely be able to be reciprocated." What's more, it's you? God will bless you, and I wish you all the best. ”

"Thank you. Your Majesty! The sudden blessing made Fran overjoyed, and thanked her again and again, and the queen couldn't help but be infected and rejoiced.

"Alright, you can have fun today, and forget all the unpleasant things." She patted Fran on the cheek again, "I'll get the painting tools ready, remember to cheer up and paint?" ”

Once again, Fran said yes with all her might. "I will dedicate my best work to you, Your Majesty!"

………………

"Mud really has an incredibly sweet sister, Charles." When the Kaiflan is dismissed. Her Majesty walked over to Charles, who had been listening to the curse in embarrassment for a long time, "Although it seems that she should have been loved since she was a child, I still can't help but warn you to take care of her even more. ”

"I will, Your Majesty." Charles agreed very sincerely, "After my parents are gone, I am the only one who can take care of her like my father, and it is my obligation. ”

"You are indeed a person who cherishes your obligations and has the courage to take them." Her Majesty's smile slowly took on a shrewdness that was hard to hide, "And I've always thought that only those who have done that." to be eligible for glory. ”

Then, her gaze flickered slightly, and finally fixed on the dome, which was colored by the refraction of sunlight.

"Charles, guess what I just saw?"

"You should have seen your empire." Charles owes himself. "And its glory."

"That's right, you're too smart!" Her Majesty cried out, "I see the glory!" Glory. Endless glory! （Glory！ Glory！ Glory-Endness！ This country rules over all directions, this people. I'm proud of it. So...... I also have endless obligations to fulfill in order to repay them. ”

"I can understand your thoughts." Charles smiled as well. "What we get, we should give."

"Yes, you can understand, because we've got so much." The Queen nodded, "This empire has given me all its glory and glory to me, so I have the same obligation to love and defend it, just as you do with your sister." ”

After a pause, she continued, "Beautiful things are always fragile and fragile, and we can't bear to put them in dangerous situations. In order to protect these things, we have to overcome all odds and not let any hardships threaten it, because we love it. Glory gives us strength, but it also gives us an obligation to defend it. The world is unpredictable, the road ahead is full of hardships and dangers, and only when we are full of determination and courage to fulfill our obligations can we overcome obstacles and lead a country to defend what it has. ”

"I completely agree with you." Charles agreed.

"For the sake of this empire, sometimes we always have to make some decisions as a last resort. This is an obligation and a responsibility. Her Majesty was still looking at the dome, and there was no emotion in her eyes, "I am sure that you are too, and so is Monsieur Bonaparte." My heart trembled at the thought of the possibility of blood, untold blood, pouring out of the ground and spreading under my throne, for I knew where it came from! But I can't be afraid, because I have to be courageous, and I can only do what I need to do, according to my obligations. And I am convinced that there are times when only danger can solve danger, and only terror can put an end to terror. Oh, you see, I'm like a Jacobin! ”

Charles was slightly surprised.

He couldn't imagine that in such a grand event and such prosperity, Her Majesty the Queen, who was usually gentle and kind, would say such imposing and even bloodthirsty words.

But he soon understood the Queen's intentions - the British government had made up its mind, and the French government had to make up its mind.

True, it will not be long before there will be blood, a lot of blood, but even if the blood covers the throne, drows to the heels, and even stains the hands red, so what?

Yes, she had no need to worry, for this determination had already been made up of sight by Charles and Louis Bonaparte, as well as his other party members.

"Horror is a good word, it's just used by different people." Charles promptly offered relief to Her Majesty, "The Jacobins terrorized his enemies, so they changed a country. And I am convinced that at this moment, Britain and France, if they fulfill their obligations, will change the whole world! ”

"That's right, change the whole world." After receiving Charles' assurance, Her Majesty nodded reassuringly.

Then, she turned her gaze back to Charles, and held out her hand.

"I am very happy to be able to lead a great nation and fulfill my obligations with another great nation."

Charles leaned down again, took the hand, and kissed the back of it gently. "The French do the same."

"God bless us, then." Her Majesty's smile grew thicker and her tone softened unexpectedly, "I am convinced that our cause is blessed by God. God's will is above all else, no one can resist it, and we, humble servants, will accomplish all great things for Him. ”

Of course, this is the will of God. Looking at the Crystal Palace and all that it represents, who wouldn't admit it?

The nation that first opened the door to industrial civilization, and the nation next to her, which had also entered the industrialized process, was completely sure to hold God's favor in their own hands, at least at this time, there were no countries and nations on the earth that could resist the blow of their hands.

"You are right, God will be with us, Your Majesty." Charles gently lowered the Queen's hand, then looked up at Her Majesty, "No one can resist His Thunderous Fury, and Europe will be restored to its original appearance according to God's will, and we will do our best to carry out God's will." ”

"Oh, I'm so sorry I said such things to you on such an occasion, I wish it hadn't ruined your fun!" Just a moment later, Her Majesty laughed again.

Her smile was very kind, and her tone became very conditional, as if the murderous woman just now was not her.

Then, she gently patted Charles on the shoulder.

"Alright, now I have to deal with the others, you can have fun!"

After leaving this meaningful hint, she turned leisurely and walked away surrounded by the others.

Under Charles's gaze, her back was firm and full of confidence that she would win.

Yes, the British Empire is ready, armed, and ambitious. The glory was already in her hands, the world was trampled underfoot, and the moment she threw the dice, the world could only tremble with bated breath......

And I, too, will be the one who rolls the dice in the future. (To be continued......)