Chapter 63: The Way to Life
“………… Charlotte, my dear, I have missed you every day since I said goodbye to you...... The thought that you've been away from me for so many days makes my heart break.
How are you and the child? I was so excited to learn that you were pregnant, and I almost cried that our glorious family name will be carried on by you. But I know how much you will have to endure in the coming months in order for me to be a father! Thank you for your love and dedication, I will be forever grateful to you.
I know you're having a great time in Windsor, with the Queen, and the countryside of England is so charming that everybody will be nostalgic for it. But I beseech thee, have mercy on your poor husband, and say goodbye to the Queen and return to him sooner. He can't sleep at night because he misses you.................."
Under the clear skies of Britain, under the watchful eyes of the ladies-in-waiting, the noblewomen and Her Majesty, Charlotte read out some of the sentences in the letter in her hand in an ostentatious tone.
"These husbands are so annoying!" Then, shaking her head slightly, she folded the letter and put it back in the envelope, and sighed as if she were very bored. "It's hard to come out and have a trip, but they always love the scenery! He hadn't seen him so anxious when I was around! ”
As she complained insincerely, everyone present burst into laughter at the same time.
"Well, don't blame poor Charles," the queen finally stopped her smile and said nice things for Charles, "from my experience." Men are always different from usual when they first become fathers, and later they get used to it. You don't have to be angry with him, it just shows that he loves you. Actually, I envy you. It's been a long time since my husband has written me such a sentimental letter......"
"It's only at this time that he is affectionate...... Because I conceived him a child. Charlotte said hatefully, "Normally he's not so gentle." ”
"You're going too far, I see that Charles has always loved you very much." Her Majesty smiled and waved her hand, "Okay, you can tell him yourself if you have so many complaints, what's the point of telling me?" I'll arrange it for you to go back early, so that our poor Charles can be relieved of his misery as soon as possible......"
"Hmph, how can this be done? I'm here to accompany you. How can you leave first? Besides, you're so beautiful here, I don't want to leave here. Although she was happy, Charlotte deliberately refused to agree. I'd better write him a reply and keep him waiting. ”
"Thank you for the compliment, Charlotte." The queen waved her finger lightly and made a gesture that knew everything, "But I cannot force a husband to keep his wife by his side against his wishes. Besides. If I really don't let you go, I'm afraid you want your husband too, right? ”
A hint of embarrassment flashed across Charlotte's face, and as soon as she wanted to say something more, the queen interrupted her with a smile. "Okay, don't talk about it. Charlotte, I'm also coming from your age. How could I not understand what you think? Don't be stubborn, what's the point of being angry with your husband? Listen to my advice. Go back early and comfort our poor Charles......"
Under the Queen's smile. Charlotte's embarrassment also became more and more intense, and finally she simply blushed and lowered her head.
"Okay...... Since you've said so, I'm ...... I'll go back early. ”
"That's right!" The queen clapped her hands gently, "I'll arrange it today, and you can leave tomorrow morning." Remember to take care of your body along the way...... Getting pregnant for the first time is not such a simple thing, and it can be troublesome if you are not careful. ”
"Thank you...... Your Majesty. Charlotte thanked her incessantly, a rare flash of guilt for deceiving her.
Along with the guilt comes a sense of security after the scheme has succeeded. She was finally able to get out of here without causing anything out of the ordinary, following her plan.
Now it's time for the next phase of the execution plan.
After walking around with Her Majesty for a while, Charlotte slowly looked tired, and Her Majesty, who knew the pain of pregnant women, was very considerate and allowed her to rest first.
"It turns out that the French still have infatuation......" Looking at Charlotte's back, the smile on Her Majesty's face slowly disappeared, and finally became mixed, as if mixed with appreciation and pity, "It's a pity that her husband is not like this!" ”
Of course, Charlotte couldn't hear it.
According to her original plan, she took her umbrella and walked leisurely in the wilderness, gradually moving away from the hustle and bustle of the crowd.
After she walked around the place she frequented for a while, the voice that had been waiting for a long time finally sounded in her ears.
"Charlotte, did you come to me for something?"
You really didn't leave...... Then don't blame me for not being emotional.
With a joy that bordered on mockery, a smile slowly bloomed on Charlotte's otherwise expressionless face, and then slowly turned around and looked at the sparse woods beside her.
"Yes, I have something to tell you."
"What's the matter?" Edgar de Treville slowly stepped out of the sheltered trees and looked at Charlotte with a slightly strange look. "Just tell me."
"I'm going to get out of here, probably tomorrow." Charlotte said bluntly.
"Huh?" An unconcealable consternation appeared on the middle-aged man's handsome face, "You...... What do you mean? You...... Are you going to slip away? Forgot our agreement? ”
I haven't forgotten, how dare I forget? Hum.
"I'll admit it did happen a little suddenly, but ...... I received a letter from Charles today saying that he missed me very much and was worried about my pregnant body, so he asked me to go back to see him as soon as possible......"
"This stupid boy! Doesn't he understand how happy it is to have his wife not around? Edgar shook his head disapprovingly, obviously not understanding why his son didn't have fun while his wife wasn't around, but instead had to call his wife back. He's too anxious, isn't he......"
Under Charlotte's glare, the middle-aged man finally swallowed back the rest of his words, and laughed dryly.
"Okay, I see, my stupid son wants you to go back with him, but what about me? Are you going to throw me off? That's not going to work! ”
"Of course I won't do that, anyway, you're my cousin, how can I leave you alone?" Charlotte looked at Edgar coldly, "Besides, didn't you threaten me before, if I left you, maybe you would do something?"
"Hey, what does the family say about threats or not? I'm just begging you not to leave me for the sake of your family, isn't that too much? Edgar ignored Charlotte's gaze and smiled leisurely, "If even the children don't care about family affection and the safety of their father, then can this world be saved?" Besides, if children don't care about family affection, then why should fathers care? ”
His words were straightforward and threatening, and it was clear that he would not let go of Charlotte as a lifesaver when his life was at stake.
"You're right, so I was going to turn down Charles' request in the first place." Charlotte didn't get angry, only frowned slightly, but quickly relaxed, "However, I thought about it carefully, this is not an opportunity for you and me, so I simply met with the queen and asked her to agree to my departure." ”
"Opportunity? What does this mean? The middle-aged man was a little surprised.
Then, he immediately reacted, "Do you mean...... Want to take this opportunity to sneak me away? ”
"Yes, that's what I meant." Charlotte nodded, "Isn't this a great opportunity?" Agnes shouldn't have her eyes on me yet, and I can try to take you away without a trace, and then let you slip away halfway. If you don't feel safe slipping away, I can even take you to London! Then in London, you can buy a ticket and go wherever you like – except, of course, France. Isn't that the ideal approach for you? ”
The middle-aged man listened carefully to her explanation, and then moved slightly.
"There's some truth to that, but ...... How can I follow you away? "Middle-aged people still have some questions." You're not going to go alone, are you? The British will look at you. ”
"Yes, Her Majesty will arrange for someone to escort me out, but I am not a prisoner escorted by the British, so I don't even have the freedom to take a guest?" Charlotte replied calmly, "You are a very likable painter, and you are a Frenchman who has been exiled here, and I invite you to go to London to have fun and meet my husband by the way, is there anything wrong with that?" ”
Yes, indeed! Edgar thought about it and saw that it wasn't too much of a problem.
There is only one small problem.
"But what shall I tell the Duchess? I...... I've only been with her for a while recently, and if she leaves suddenly, will she ......?"
Charlotte's brow furrowed again, and the gaze in her eyes made Edgar's heart chill, and she quickly stopped.
"You seem to have forgotten...... You're begging for someone, and you've forgotten that you're in danger of your life. After staring at it for a moment, Charlotte finally spoke slowly, her tone full of arrogance, "When it comes to this hell, you are still thinking about how to get rid of a lover?!" Think for yourself, I don't want to say anything more to you! I've shown you the way, the rest is up to you, if you want to stay, if you want to run, then tell me, don't waste my time! That's all, goodbye! ”
After saying this, Charlotte turned and left.
"Huh! Wait, my good niece! (To be continued......)