Eagle’s Glory

"This is the beginning of a reckoning that we are beginning to have, but it will never be the final one."

For Aigron, this time he was not just trying to take back what once belonged to him, but also using actions to prove that he already had the ability to settle old grudges.

Of course, he can't move against the enemies in France for the time being, but he can already show his power to the enemies outside France.

Samuel Russo and his associates will become the victims of this reckoning, and they will use their deaths to reflect the resurrection of the empire.

Because he left the rest of the work to Andre Davout, Egeron was free for the rest of the day.

Andre Davout was interrogating Samuel Russo and tracking down his hidden property. He was very busy, but Agron was a little more leisurely.

He chose to dress up carefully, and then used the identity his mother forged for him and sneaked into the city of Milan under a pseudonym, enjoying the fun of ordinary tourists.

He walked all the way to see the beautiful scenery, and then along the canal of Milan City, he came to the dock area called darsena by the locals.

When he arrested Samuel Russo, Agron also brought people to the canal area, but it was a dark and windy night, so he couldn't see the surrounding scenery at all, and he had important things to do and had no time to appreciate it; At this time, when he came to take a look at the flowers as an ordinary tourist, he saw an extremely prosperous and gorgeous scene.

There are large and small transport ships everywhere, passing between the locks of the canal, orderly and busy; on both sides of the canal, there are various shops, restaurants and galleries, lined up in rows, and very lively.

On the river embankment, there are some young men and women dressed up beautifully, holding hands or hugging each other, and talking sweetly to the slowly flowing river water. This way of dating is romantic and economical, and is perfect for those who are short of money. A favorite pastime of young men and women.

This bustling scene is probably nothing new to a citizen who grew up here, but for Aigron, it is almost an experience he has never had before.

He was born in the royal palace as a child. From the moment he was born, he was surrounded by a whole team of attendants. Madame Montesquieu (a descendant of the great jurist) who was very famous in the upper class was responsible for his In his daily life, he enjoyed all the luxuries in the world, but he never saw the prosperity of the people.

Later, he went to Austria and was left in Schönbrunn Palace. The Habsburg royal family was even less interested in showing him the prosperity of Vienna.

After he fled, he either fled everywhere or went to Greece where the war was still going on, and he had no chance to experience it.

Although Milan is no longer part of the empire, this peaceful and prosperous scene makes Aigron sad.

Paris must be several times more prosperous than here, right?

It must belong to me, and only I can make it more dazzling - otherwise, wouldn't it be a shining pearl?

With this reverie, Aigron walked leisurely beside the embankment of the canal while roaming the river with his eyes.

There are many small tents for rent on the canal, which are convenient for tourists to enjoy the beautiful scenery, and Aigron hopes to find the person he has agreed with here.

After walking along the pier for a long time, he finally found his target among the small schooners wandering around on the canal - it was an ordinary-looking schooner. It looked no different from the surrounding boats. There was only a small flagpole hanging on the top of the canopy. Hanging from the flagpole was a piece of silk with the name "Sofia Memmingen" written in cursive letters on it.

The pink ribbon of the flagpole is firmly tied, floating on the canal, fluttering in the wind, like a noble lady showing off to her lover.

Seeing this, Aigron smiled with relief - to be honest, he was really worried that the other party would miss the date.

He walked to a bridge between the river embankments, then waved his cane and gestured to the small canoe on the river.

Not long after, the people on the small boat also noticed the young man. He slowly approached the embankment on the right, and then stopped at the small berth.

Aiglon immediately walked off the bridge, and then quickly walked to the side of the small caravan.

He didn't bother to say hello to the boatman and shouted directly into the cabin of the small schooner. "Miss, I'm here! Sorry to keep you waiting!"

While shouting, Aigron mustered up his final vigilance and paid attention to the surrounding situation, for fear that he would fall into some trap.

Fortunately, this was just his overthinking. Under his gaze, the curtain of the small awning slowly opened, and then, an expressionless but charming face appeared in front of him, and in his eyes The rippling autumn waves seem to contrast with the canal below the boat, making people think a lot.

Oh my gosh! Just like her!

Although he already knew this fact in his heart, he still couldn't help but feel this way every time he saw Princess Maria for the first time.

For a moment, he was almost lost in thoughts. After a while, he came back to his senses, and then carefully looked at the cabin inside the curtain - Maria was the only one.

"What, what are you still waiting for? Come up here quickly?" Maria frowned, and then urged in a low voice.

"Sorry..." Aigron smiled sheepishly, "Your beauty always makes me lose track of time."

Maria rolled her eyes at him, and then waved impatiently, and Aigron jumped lightly and climbed into the cabin.

After a slight sway, the small caravan regained its balance, and then Aigron opened the curtain and walked into the cabin.

The small space brought the two people very close to each other. Their eyes were almost facing each other. Aigron could smell the faint smell of perfume in the air almost immediately.

He immediately compared the scent with Sophie's in his mind - they were indeed twin sisters, and they even had similar tastes in this aspect.

The atmosphere was so delicate that it was a bit awkward, and Aigron suddenly didn't know how to speak.

Although Princess Maria was six years older than Aiglon, she was still only twenty-three at this time. It was the time when a woman was most youthful and beautiful. It was really strange for two people to be alone in such a small space at this time.

What's more, she was exactly the same as the woman he had lingered with countless times. The memory and reality overlapped, making him even more confused.

In order to break the embarrassment, he reluctantly spoke, "Your Highness, why are you here alone?"

"Since we are here for a trip, of course I don't want to make a big fuss and spoil the fun. It's quite nice to look at the scenery alone on the boat." Then, Maria sneered, "Of course, safety must also be considered, so my guards also took the boat. I got on the boat and followed me. If any ignorant guy dares to offend me, he will be thrown into the river to feed the fish immediately——"

Aigron pretended not to understand what she said, but nodded heavily, "Don't worry, I'm a powerful swordsman. With me here, why do you need any guards? I will protect you even if I risk my life." The safety..."

To be honest, it was naturally impossible for him to wander around the city of Milan alone. He also brought two guards over - but at this time, Aigron asked them to wait on the bridge to avoid disturbing the scenery.

Even as they spoke, the little schooner continued to glide on the water, moving slowly forward with the other boats.

Through the thin screen window of the boat, Aigron could clearly see men and women kissing in some cabins.

This kind of cruise ship itself is suitable for couples to spend time together. It is private and quiet, and there are beautiful scenery nearby. It is really a rare romantic experience for citizens.

However, the relationship between Aiglon and Maria at this moment cannot be called a wild couple.

Maria also noticed the movement next to her. She frowned slightly, then pulled down the curtains, and then looked at the young man coldly.

"Duke Leichstadt, how are you doing recently? I heard that you did a very sensational adventure before."

"That is indeed the case." Aiglon replied with some pride. "After I said goodbye to you, I returned to France and then appeared in front of the villagers. I think you must have seen it through the newspaper, but as a person involved, I can describe to you in detail my adventure..."

Then, he eloquently told Maria in detail about his experience of returning to France, vividly describing how his speech in front of the villagers aroused their enthusiasm, and how he was about to arrive when the army was about to arrive. He escaped at the last moment.

Maria listened quietly, looking at the high-spirited look of the young man in front of her. There was admiration in her eyes, but also a little worry about his experience of taking risks. However, after Aigron finished speaking, the two looked at each other. , she returned to her unruffled look.

"In short, although the process was slightly twists and turns, the result was better than I expected." Aigron finally concluded, "Thank you God for blessing me and making my actions go smoothly, and I am now able to sit in front of you. "

"How bold." Maria commented coldly, "Why didn't you tell me all this before leaving? Am I so untrustworthy in your eyes?"

Aigron was silent.

He couldn't admit to her face that he really didn't trust her enough - in a sense, if he told her before leaving, he would be confused.

His silence made Maria sneer even more.

"Haha, it's really frustrating to think about it. I tried my best to help you, but you are wary of me. If it's just wariness, that's all. You are still deliberately playing tricks on me... taking my kindness as a joke! But I think It’s normal to think about it, you have long been accustomed to repaying kindness with hatred, so this thing about me is not a big deal.”

Aigron immediately understood where her anger came from——

She ran up to Sophie, and immediately learned from Sophie that the letter she got from her was not actually the "first letter" and that she had fooled her.

The arrogant Princess Maria must be very angry about this.

"Your Highness, what you said is too strong. In my heart, you are definitely my benefactor." He laughed sarcastically, trying to lighten the atmosphere. "How could I not see that you have worked so hard for me and Her Royal Highness Sophie? You know, I don't have a good relationship with my mother, so when I asked my mother to ask for my help before, I just hugged Wan It's just a fluke. I don't know when she will help me deliver the letter, let alone whether she is willing to really help me... So, when I asked you, I didn't know which letter would arrive first, and I have no doubt about your sincerity, and I know that only you will risk the disapproval of the world and stand completely on your sister's side."

Aigron's explanation was reasonable, so Princess Maria's attitude softened a lot, but she still seemed a little angry.

To untie the bell, one must tie the bell. Since the problem started because of Sophie, let’s use Sophie as the key to solve the problem.

"Did you successfully meet His Highness Sophie?" Aigron asked with concern and changed the subject.

"Of course, otherwise I wouldn't have the nerve to come see you?" Maria replied angrily. "Although that old guy is vicious and mean, he still wants to show his respect. How could he not let his biological sister see his own sister?"

Then, she took out a thick letter from her sleeve and handed it to Aigron, "We chatted for a long time. She cared about you very much and asked me to send the letter to you."

Sure enough...she really did it!

Aigron's heart suddenly accelerated.

He reached out his hand and took the letter, shaking unconsciously.

The good memories of the past came to his mind again, giving him mixed feelings.

It was also at that time that he truly experienced the beauty of life.

He did not open the letter immediately, because he felt that only by reading it in private could he be worthy of his feelings.

"Thank you... I will always remember your kindness." After putting the letter in his chest pocket, Aigron raised his head and then solemnly thanked Maria, "Your Highness, if you have any difficulties in the future, , just tell me, no matter whether I continue to live abroad or as an emperor, I will do it for you with the same enthusiasm, without any discount."

Seeing Aigron's performance, Maria was quite satisfied, so her attitude softened a lot.

"I also met Metternich and gave him the letter you gave him."

"What did he say?" Aigron asked quickly.

This matter is related to the future of Kristel, and it is also the matter that Sophie is most concerned about at the moment. Of course Aigron is also worried about it.

"He was noncommittal. He didn't say no, but he also refused to give an accurate answer." Maria frowned, "This old cunning guy is probably hinting at you and asking you to show some sincerity."

Aigron also sneered.

"Really? Then I'll give it to him."

From the young man's sharp smile, Maria seemed to smell something amiss.

"What do you want to do?" she asked quickly.

"Don't ask." Aigron smiled and shook his head, then lowered his voice, "Anyway, I will give him an answer he is satisfied with."