Eagle’s Glory

"The Glory of the Young Eagle ()" Find the latest chapter!

Unnoticed, Edmond Dantès arrived in Paris, and then quietly visited an important member of the Bonapartists, the prestigious Marquis de Treville.

His mission went very smoothly, and he easily gained the trust of the Marquis of Treville, and then handed over His Majesty's personal letter to the Marquis, and then it was time for him to perform another mission.

However, he also needs the help of the Treville family for this task, because he has no friends or connections in Paris, and he wants to sell the precious gemstones at a reasonable price as soon as possible without disturbing the market. , definitely need the help of this noble family.

After the initial meeting, the Marquis of Treville and Alice kindly invited him to lunch.

Although Treville's house has long since lost its former splendor, in order to entertain the Count of Monte Cristo, a distinguished guest, without losing their dignity, they still arrange the lunch very delicately.

Start with an appetizer of mushroom and lettuce soup, then well-cooked beef ribs, followed by herring and shrimp, as well as pudding and small desserts as embellishments. The various meals are really rich.

Edmond Dantès was already physically exhausted during this journey, and suffered a severe mental blow, so he couldn't help moving his index finger when he saw this big meal.

Of course, in order to maintain the title of count bestowed upon him by His Majesty the Emperor, he worked hard to follow the etiquette taught to him by Father Faria and respectfully accompany his hosts to their meals.

However, after all, he had been imprisoned in the Chateau d'If prison for more than ten years. Although Father Faria taught him the proper etiquette, he could not have a place to practice it. In just a few months after he was released, he had to Running around, he didn't have enough opportunities to get used to it, so it was obvious that the movements were quite rusty.

The Marquis of Treville and Alice exchanged a look, and they also realized that the name Count of Monte Cristo might not be worthy of the name. It was just a temporary seal given by His Majesty to catch a duck - judging from the name of the fief, it might be a bit evil.

However, even so, they only understood each other tacitly, and no one showed any contempt for the count. After all, this was not the time to show off.

Besides, since His Majesty says he is an earl, then he is an earl, no.

While the guests and hosts were chatting, the sumptuous lunch came to an end, and the Marquis de Treville got up to leave.

"Okay, Earl, I need to leave for a while." The Marquis said, while raising the autograph letter in his hand, "Now that I have your Majesty's autograph letter in hand, our comrades will definitely cheer for it, and I will be more convincing next time, and I will urge them to find enough qualified volunteers to serve His Majesty as soon as possible. In fact, many people are already eager to try..."

Hearing what the Marquis said, Edmond Dantès couldn't help but feel relieved.

"It would be best if that's the case, and I wish you all the best, General."

The Marquis de Treville nodded to him, then turned around and strode out of the restaurant and out of his own mansion, exuding a resolute aura.

At this time, Alice slowly stood up and bowed slightly to Edmond Dantès.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Earl, because we were short of time and we didn't make too many preparations... Please forgive me if there is any lack of hospitality."

"I am very satisfied with your family's hospitality, madam." Edmond Dantes replied quickly, "Don't say such things again, otherwise I will be really embarrassed."

Seeing that Edmond Dantès was so talkative, Alice also smiled.

"Then please follow me, and I will take you to the guest room to rest. It is best not to stay in a hotel during this period. I think it is the best choice to stay in our home as a guest - this will also make it easier for us to communicate in the future. Collaborate with each other to carry out His Majesty's mission."

"I have listened to your arrangements,

lady. "Edmond Dantès also felt that this arrangement was the best, so he followed her opinion.

"Then please follow me." Alice stood up, and then walked towards the second floor with Edmond Dantès.

After all, she was a pregnant woman, and it was a bit difficult for her to go upstairs with her big belly. Because the Marquis was not disturbed during lunch, there was no one around to help her.

Edmond Dantès couldn't stand it anymore, so he reached out to help her, and he also received Alice's thanks.

"You are such a kind-hearted person," she said with a smile.

"This is not worthy of praise. Any well-educated person would do this, madam." Edmond Dantès replied solemnly.

With his help, the two people walked to the door of a room on the second floor and opened the room.

This is a beautifully furnished room with a bed, a desk, books on the bookshelves, and oil paintings as decorations on the walls. It seems that it is indeed a room for guests.

"You can rest here during this period." Alice smiled and said to him, "If you need anything, just ask the servants. I will let them treat you like the most distinguished guest."

"You don't have to worry about me, madam." Edmond Dantès was a little embarrassed, "I don't have high requirements for life, and I have no reason to yell at your house. I just need to finish it as soon as possible. The mission His Majesty entrusted to me will be fine."

"It seems that you are a focused and rational person! I can't help but be happy for Your Majesty, he has found the right person." Alice smiled even deeper. "But you don't have to be too nervous, Mr. Count, after finally coming to Paris, you can occasionally experience the life of this city like an ordinary tourist. I think it is also very beneficial for you to relax properly. "

Although what she said was reasonable and very considerate, Edmond Dantès could only sigh in his heart.

How can he be happy before the day when his great revenge is avenged?

"Don't worry, I'm already working hard to help you complete the task -" As if she saw what he was thinking, Alice returned to the topic, "Although I very much hope that I can come and help you in person, but Please forgive me, my body does not allow me to run around, so... I can only find a reliable guide for you and let her help you find the right person to redeem those gems."

"She?" Edmond Dantès heard it sensitively. "A lady?"

"Yes, to be precise, it's my biological sister, Agnes." Alice nodded gently, "Don't worry, although she is not our ally, she is also willing to help me with some small favors. I She has been notified and should be here soon——"

Then, she looked at the window facing the street, and her eyes lit up.

"Oh, she's here!"

Following her line of sight, Edmund also looked over, and then found a carriage speeding towards this side, and then the porter opened the door without notification, apparently very familiar with the owner of the carriage.

"She will be here soon." Alice looked at Edmond Dantès again, "Don't worry, although she is young, she is very skilled and will never drag you down, maybe even I can give you more protection."

Although she said it lightly, Edmond Dantès smelled something unusual in it. Since he came here, it seems that Alice is making all kinds of decisions, and even the majestic general looks very Respect her opinion.

Considering that she said she was His Majesty's friend, this piqued his curiosity even more.

Although I have not spent much time with His Majesty, it is obvious that he is a proud person, and those who can be recognized as friends by him will definitely not be ordinary people.

"Can I take the liberty of asking? Who is your natal family...?" He couldn't help but ask.

"Naudrien, it's a somewhat famous family...but that's a thing of the past for me. Now my surname is Treville, and my child must be too." Alice replied calmly, "As for me My sister, I was just about to explain to you—she is still in her boudoir, so she still belongs to my natal family, and my natal family and my husband’s family have always had political differences, and the relationship is not very good. So she just helped me a little out of family affection It’s just a small favor, you’d better not embarrass her and just act like a tourist in front of her.”

Edmond Dantès probably understood.

He had already heard about the Nordlyon family, which was also a famous aristocratic family in France. No wonder Alice could have such magnanimity.

In addition, judging from her tone, the Nordlyon family must be on the royalist side, so they have "political differences." In this case, the lady who is caught in the cracks must not be feeling very well.

When the words came to this point, it was no longer a business-like communication between fellow parties, but more like a conversation between friends, showing mutual understanding.

"Madam, this must be very difficult for you." He said with a little sympathy, "Don't worry, I won't do things that embarrass you and your sister."

Alice was silent.

"You can think that I got on a pirate ship by mistake—after all, when I made up my mind to marry Edgar, I didn't even know that the Duke of Reichstedt would escape from Austria to seek the prosperity of the family again." Alice hung down after a while. He looked away, and then said quietly.

"By the time I know, it's too late. I'm already married. My father-in-law, the Marquis de Treville, wants to be a loyal minister. He wants his son and even his grandchildren to continue to serve His Majesty. Then I still have What choice? I swore before God to make myself a member of the Treville family, to honor my elders, to have children, how could I break my vow?"

"Then do you regret it?" Edmond Dantès couldn't help but ask.

"Regret? How is it possible? Mr. Earl, please don't underestimate me, I will never regret my decision." Alice smiled, and at this moment a proud look finally emerged from her face, "In retrospect, If I had learned all this one day before I got married, and then I had made a choice, I would have stuck to my decision without hesitation, because I love Edgar, and I am willing to bear the price for him. Now, I We must do our best for the revival of the Treville family, and since my father-in-law believes that what we are doing now is in the best interest of the family, then I must also obey."

Alice's confession made Edmond Dantès feel a little pity in his heart, and it also gave him a sudden sour feeling.

This respectable lady was faithful to her oath, but Mercedes was not.

Edmond Dantès had already found out that Mercedes had already married Fernand, whose surname was changed to Morcerf, and gave birth to their son not long ago.

The woman who once entered into marriage with him has now become a woman and mother due to fate.

He doesn't blame Mercedes. Any girl can't help herself when she encounters that kind of situation. She is different from a nobleman's daughter. Without a man to take care of her, her survival is a problem. She doesn't have much. There is no choice but to succumb to fate.

But even though he knew and forgave, occasionally there would still be a few unwilling cries in his heart—if Mercedes was still waiting for him, how good would it be?

He can now give her the happiest life.

But this can only be a delusion, she is now in his enemy's house, performing the duties of a wife, taking care of his enemy and his son!

Tears full of pain and anger slipped from the corners of his eyes in an instant.

There was another scar in his heart, and another point of hatred.

"Sir?" Seeing him burst into tears, Alice panicked, "What's wrong with you?"

Edmond Dantès took a deep breath, then shook his head, "It's nothing, ma'am, I'm just very moved by your words, so I'm expressing my feelings."

Alice looked at the earl curiously.

At that moment just now, the earl was completely devastated and heartbroken. She didn't understand what the other party had experienced, but she knew that this must be the most painful scar in the other party's heart—so since he didn't want to say it, Then she can't ask anymore.

Fortunately, at this moment, there was a sound of hurried footsteps on the stairs.

Then, the door was pushed open, and a girl in a skirt appeared in front of the two of them.

She has long chestnut hair and a hairpin on her head. She looks like Alice, but compared to Alice's calmness, she is much more energetic and energetic.

"This is my sister, Agnes." Alice introduced Edmond Dantès with a smile.

Edmund saluted the girl immediately.

Then she looked at her sister again, "Agnes, this is the Count of Monte Cristo, our distinguished guest."

"Nice to meet you, sir." Agnes hurriedly raised her skirt to salute Edmond Dantès.

"Agnes, I hope you can do us a favor—" After the two saluted, Alice immediately got to the point, "Mr. Earl is a foreigner. He just came to Paris and is completely unfamiliar with this place, so he needs to A guide. In addition, please help him find a few bankers who have contacts in the family. The count needs to sell some items for travel expenses. After all, the expenses in Paris are not a small amount..."

"Okay! Leave it to me." Rarely did my elder sister ask for help, and Agnes happily agreed, "Just take care of your health and don't worry about so many things anymore."

Then, she looked at Edmond Dantès curiously, "Mr. Earl, which one do you want to go to?"

"If you can, let's start with Mr. Tanglar's silver number. I heard that he has a good reputation." Edmond Dantès replied calmly and reservedly.

"So, Your Majesty, how are you doing recently?" Agnes asked innocently with her eyes wide open.

…

Edmond Dantès looked at Alice uneasily, remembering what he had promised.

And Alice could only smile wryly, and she was a little helpless towards her sister.

"I'm just a traveler, miss, I don't know what your majesty is. By the way, he's fine now." After a moment, he replied.

Agnes was dumbfounded by this answer, but she didn't bother anymore.

"Alright then, Mister Traveler, Agnes will serve you wholeheartedly~"