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    While Charlotte was muttering to Agnes, the man she hated most was also talking softly to her close friend.  Fran, who was also wearing mourning clothes, didn't realize that she was being stared at because her eyes were always on her brother.  Like Charles who was immersed in grief, her expression at this time was also full of sadness. This sadness certainly came from the heart. After all, she and her grandfather had been dependent on each other for so many years.  However, in addition to sadness, you can always see a few touches of delicate blush between her cheeks, and her eyes are full of special vitality.  This vitality seems unusual. Only when you are nourished by spring can you have this kind of vitality that is filled with happiness.  From this point of view, Charlotte¡¯s inexplicable uneasiness seems to have some basis.  "Mr.'s recent mental state is really worrying." She whispered, "I really hope he can get over it soon." "The Marshal is not only an elder to Mr., but also a mentor for many years.  "Guide, it's normal for you to be sad now that you have left." Mary comforted her, "I believe that your husband will be able to get out of his trough soon."  Lan shook his head, "There are still so many things waiting for him to make decisions, and we can't wait for him to recover naturally." "Then what are you going to do?" Mary asked curiously.  "Of course I continue to be with him and comfort him." Fran replied seemingly matter-of-factly, "He was often absent-minded when we were still on the boat. He only got better when he was alone with me, and it's the same now.  , I am the only one who can make him come out of the shadow as soon as possible. " "" Mary's expression suddenly became weird, as if she wanted to laugh but didn't dare to, "So that's what you meant!  That's right. It's hard for a kitten to stay vegetarian after eating fishy food. " "That's not what I meant!" Fran blushed slightly, "I just I just want to comfort Mr.  Don't argue, I don't know you yet, it's just a joke." Mary laughed, "Actually, I also think that your husband needs you to comfort him. After all, you are indeed the person he values ??the most." "We won't be there after we return to China.  What a chance to be alone together, sometimes I really feel that the ship is sailing too fast!" Fran sighed, "After returning to China, he was busy with grandpa's funeral, and Charlotte was also very concerned about it, so we couldn't even talk.  I can¡¯t say a few words, but you know, there is nothing more heartbreaking than eating honey first, and then not being able to eat anything at all!¡± ¡°But now you have eaten honey after all¡± Mary said slightly.  Said sourly.  "Haven't you eaten it before? And you've always eaten a lot!" Fran asked.  ¡°The honey I ate was a bit bitter,¡± Mary replied.  "Do you think I have suffered enough so far" Fran frowned dissatisfiedly at first, but she suddenly heard Mary's pun, and then a blush suddenly appeared on her face, "You  Have you eaten?" Mary spread her hands.  "Youyou are so shameless" Fran turned away and said, "Talk about this kind of thing in broad daylight!" "Hey, it's not just once or twice, why are you so shy?" Mary said with a smile.  Looking at the blushing Fran, enjoying the fun of teasing her, "Would you like to try it someday? My husband is very happy when I do this" "No! No need!" Fran stretched out her hand.  , resolutely stopped her friend's nonsense, "We are at a funeral now, we can't talk about this kind of thing anymore!" "What are you two arguing about?" While the two of them were laughing and cursing, there was a sudden voice next to them.  Came a greeting.  Fran and Mary immediately stopped the obscene teasing between close friends, and then simultaneously turned their attention to the person approaching.  The visitor turned out to be Fran's cousin-in-law, Madame Fanny, who had recently married Philippe.  Like everyone else, Fanny was dressed in mourning, with a dignified manner, and a pretty face worthy of the honor of a future duchess. However, although there was a polite smile on her face, there was not much visible.  The real temperature comes.  Fran and Mary looked at each other uneasily, wondering what the other party's intentions were.  This cousin-in-law is also an old acquaintance with them, because they were classmates who studied painting together back then. However, Fanny had always been Laura's follower at that time and basically had no contact with them.  "We are talking about some personal issues." There was a moment of silence.Finally, Fran replied, "I made you laugh, madam." "Fran, you are too polite, why don't you just call me by my name, we all know each other!" Fanny couldn't help but  He laughed and said, "Being a part of this family is definitely not something you are used tobut I think I will try my best to make you accept me as a member of this family." "You already are,  Fanny." Fran replied quickly.  "I also hope that I can get along well with you." "Really? Then I really want to thank you, butsome people may not think so." Fanny smiled bitterly and shook her head, "I almost changed my surname to Treville.  It's been a year, but your sister-in-law has never let me go to her living room! " Charlotte really can do this Fran thought to herself.  Fanny was the daughter of a nouveau riche banker. Although her family was rich and they had indeed paid a lot of dowry to secure this marriage, in Charlotte's view, this marriage was a disgrace to the Treville family.  Although she had to reluctantly acquiesce due to reality, she absolutely did not want to associate with this sister-in-law, so she never invited Fanny when she held a banquet at home, which made Fanny very angry.  She is Laura's close friend. Although her personality is better than the extremely arrogant Laura, she is also very arrogant inside. She married into the Treville family just to enjoy the glory of the future duchess. If even her own family  If everyone in the living room is shut out, wouldn¡¯t all the hard work be in vain?  The arrogance of her character also made it difficult for her to be humble to Charlotte. Since Charlotte took the initiative to reject her, she also changed her tune and prepared to contact another daughter of the Treville family to find glory elsewhere.  "Charlotte's behavior is too much! She is ostracizing you because of a personal grudge" Mary lost no time in adding jealousy to the side, "I don't want to think about how many outsiders will laugh at this." "Charlotte  If she really knew how to take care of the overall situation, she would not be like this a long time ago." Fran sighed, then looked at Fanny again, "I will tell my husband, he has a good relationship with Phillip, and he was the one who facilitated your marriage.  Yes, he will never let Charlotte isolate you like this." "That's great." Seeing that her goal was achieved so easily, Fanny's eyes flashed with joy, "I'm not making a fuss.  , I really can¡¯t bear this kind of humiliation. I think as long as I know the situation, my husband will definitely uphold justice. Well, at this time, it¡¯s meaningless for us to keep talking about this kind of thing. It¡¯s better to say something that can make people happy.  It's a relaxing topic." "How are you getting along with your husband?" Fran asked casually.  "This is not a topic that makes people feel relaxed." Fanny smiled bitterly, "However, in terms of general standards, Philip is a good husband. He keeps his distance, does not interfere in my life, and is always outside to protect me.  Isn¡¯t it enough to protect my dignity?¡± According to the implication, Philip continued to have fun outside after marriage, but he still maintained his wife¡¯s face in front of outsiders, but Ephraim¡¯s relationship with her cousin  It¡¯s not surprising that he understands.  "I wish you could give birth to an heir as soon as possible. The Duke must have been looking forward to his grandson for a long time." She immediately changed the subject.  "I'm afraid you don't know yet, but I'm pregnant." Fanny's eyes suddenly burst into strange light again, "In a few months, the Duke will have a grandson." "Oh! That's really great.  !" Fran immediately stretched out her hand, "Congratulations!" "It's too early to say congratulations, but I'm also looking forward to the birth of the little one I can't let Charlotte get all the glory.  "Fanny also smiled and stretched out her hand, holding it with Fran, "By the way, when do you plan to go back? Phillip and I will leave in the afternoon. If you are also around the same time, then we can drop by.  Let's go together." "I'm going to stay here for two more days. After all, this is my last farewell to Grandpa." Fran shook her head, "My husband also wants to stay here, and I have to comfort him." "Oh, that's it.  That's fine." Fanny nodded with great understanding, "Then, I hope your brothers and sisters can get out of the shadows as soon as possible. God will bless the marshal's spirit in heaven." ¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­ Just like human life, there is sorrow.  And funerals have their end.  After Marshal Treville was buried peacefully, the funeral also came to an end. Although the cries of relatives were sincere, the deceased could not hear or respond in any way.  With the passage of time, the funeral finally ended, and the castle returned to its usual tranquility. Outsiders could not tell that it had another permanent resident.  However, it¡¯s not as usualFortunately, this beautiful castle has a few more temporary residents. The Imperial Minister, His Excellency Charles de Treville, Duke of Curzon, and several other family members have chosen to stay.  Come down and prepare to use the vibrant spring scenery and fresh air to relieve your worries.  Under the clear and gentle sunshine, the quietly flowing Loire River is sparkling, the birds are singing and the flowers are fragrant on the river bank, and the soft spring breeze is blowing on the earth. Looking around, everywhere is filled with the light green of new branches and sprouts, which is a sign of the recovery of all things.  , is also a symbol of saying goodbye to the old and welcoming the new.  On the grass by the river, Charles lay half asleep on the soft wild grass, as if lying on a soft carpet, quietly enjoying the spring sunshine and warm wind, while his sister sat  Beside him, he was writing and painting on the scenery on the other side of the river with a paintbrush, as if he wanted to capture all this beautiful scenery into his paintbrush.  However, although the two of them seemed to be doing unrelated things, Fran kept glancing at her brother next to her from the corner of her eyes while she was painting. Apparently, she did not put all her energy into it.  Placed on top of a scene depicting spring.  There was silence between the two people. It was not until the lines on the canvas were finally drawn that Fran put the canvas in her hand in front of her brother's eyes and broke the silence.  "Sir, are you feeling better?" "Thank you, I'm fine." Charles, who had been looking at the other side of the river, quickly responded and then reached out to take the canvas, "I just want to take a rest.  I'm too busy, and now it's time to rest - because maybe I won't have the chance to rest like this again. " "It's great to just take a rest Many people are worried that you will be depressed because of this.  Fran sighed, "Anyway, your recent behavior is indeed unusual. I didn't expect you to be troubled for so long after returning to China." "My behavior is unusual? This can only mean that we are now."  The situation is just unusual" Charles smiled bitterly, "Grandpa's death is a huge blow to us, both emotionally and in other aspects. Although Your Majesty still relies on me, the bargaining chip in my hand is gone.  It¡¯s the same, so I have to stop and pay attention to the current situation to see who is still reliable, and then consider the next step So silence is very important to me now. " "It seems that you are still reliable.  "I was not defeated by sadness." Fran kept looking at Charles, listening to his words, and then she smiled reassuringly, seeing that her brother was still speaking so coherently and logically, and he did not seem to have lost his exuberance.  She was relieved, "Then think carefully. No matter what you plan to do, I will be your most steadfast and reliable supporter!" "Yes, that's it." Charles still smiled, and then took the  She picked up her drawing and said, "Well, the painting is very good." "In terms of technique, it's not bad, but in terms of aura, it's far worse than in previous years." Fran shook her head, seeming to be impressed by her work just now.  Not satisfied, "Hey, I can only become a painter after all, not a painter." "Everyone often says that only desperate situations can inspire artistic genius. From this point of view, maybe it is a good thing that I can't become a painter.  Ciel replied with a smile.  "You're right to say that. I already have too many things, and I can't be more greedy." Fran agreed, and then simply leaned on her brother, and the two of them lay on the ground and looked at the sky.  "After returning to China, we have never had the opportunity to be alone like this I really miss you, every night." "I'm sorry, but what can I do?" The smile on Charles's face disappeared, and then he sighed  He took a breath and said, "We can only get along like this. After all, this is China. If we cause a little disturbance, it will be a huge blow to us we can't bear it." "I understand, I understand it, and I accept it.  All this. Now that I have made the choice now, I should bear this price." Fran hugged Ciel's waist, "But sir, please don't neglect me too much, okay?  If you ignore me, it will be really unbearable for me! At least, you can come and see me more. I think, even if you do, no one can say anything, right? " "Okay, I will.  "Charl gently stroked his sister's hair, and then looked at her lovingly, "I will try to see you more in the future." "That's it! You must come here from now on."  He responded expectantly, then put his face directly next to Ciel's cheek, and gently rubbed it, "As long as I can stay by your side, I have nothing to fear" Under the blowing of the spring breeze  , her voice became softer and softer, ??? seemed to be becoming more and more attractive, and the golden hair kept scratching Charles's face, and the two brothers and sisters hugged each other closely in the spring sunshine.  "Sir, we haven't been here for a long time. How abouttoday" Fran's voice was so soft that it could almost melt people's hearts.  As she spoke, her hand moved gently, sliding in front of Ciel's chest, causing Ciel's breathing to become rapid.  Since she has become a real woman, Fran can be said to have learned a lot about her taste, and her charm as a woman has been fully aroused. The charm and love she exudes when she whispers makes even the sophisticated Ciel unable to resist.  "Char?!" Just when Charles was already a little confused and lost, he suddenly heard a shout from not far away.  God, what am I doing?  The brain that had become chaotic suddenly regained consciousness. Charles quickly stopped what he was doing and separated from his sister.  He raised his head slightly and found Agnes walking towards them with a serious face, as if the stern swordsmanship teacher from back then had reappeared.  As usual, Agnes was still dressed simply, but her awe-inspiring demeanor was clearly visible in her regular pace.  "What are you doing?" Agnes looked at Ciel, her eyes full of doubts and questions, and even a little angry.  "Uh" Charles didn't know how to answer for a moment, so he could only stand up from the ground first, then he picked it up and threw it aside, "She painted a painting, and I'm helping her appreciate it, Agnes.  "Aunt." "Do you need to stay together to appreciate paintings?" Of course Agnes did not accept Ciel's explanation.  "We are indeed a little closer, because we have been close since we were young. Of course, this is indeed a bit inappropriate, and we will pay attention to it in the future." Charles replied with a smile, and then winked at Fran, "Okay,  Let's go back, we can have lunch later. " "Is this what you want to explain?" Agnes frowned, not satisfied with this answer, "Char, I have always believed you don't.  You will do something stupid, but I didn¡¯t expect you to actually do it!¡± ¡°You seem to be too lenient, Aunt Agnes.¡± At this moment, Fran couldn¡¯t help but speak.  Her face was now full of anger at being disturbed. This anger made her no longer care about the superficial respect she usually had. "What we do is between us. Why do you interfere?"  ? It's good that you are our aunt, but you don't act like an elder now, but like a spy I don't understand why you have to lower your status to do this kind of thing. You can just enjoy your life, right?  "Yes, I am lowering my identity because some people don't even have their identity!" Agnes was also angry, "In broad daylight, you are just showing off and seducing your brother.  Who else would do such a shameless thing if he was born with lustful blood? " "Agnes, don't say that!" Charles couldn't stand it anymore and tried to stop Agnes.  Fran¡¯s face has turned pale. She has been looking forward to it for a long time, and finally got the opportunity to be alone with her brother. However, she was interrupted just as she entered the mood. She was already furious, but she was accused in person like this.  "Even a cousin is better than an old maid like you, right? You are alone, and as a result you don't care about other people's happiness. You find all kinds of reasons and excuses to destroy other people's lives, and you think you are upholding justice!" In anger!  Then, she couldn't care so much anymore, ignored her brother's look, and shouted back to Agnes, "You can live however you want, but please don't ask others to use your set of rules, okay?!  "Happiness? Do you mean destroying other people's families? Or creating a huge scandal for your own family? I have never seen someone so shameless." Agnes was also angry.  His face also turned pale, "Even a soul that dies alone is 10,000 times purer than a demon like you who is destined to go to hell." "You guys, stop talking" Charles held his forehead,  I was troubled by their quarrel, and I didn't know how to solve it.  "Can you let me have a good rest?" "Char, haven't you figured it out yet? She is very dangerous and will make you doomed at any time. She is determined to seduce you and use her beauty to show off, but what about you?  ? You are also distracted!" Agnes looked at her nephew sadly and advised him, "Get her away before it's too late and throw her to a remote place. Give her enough.  money and let her fend for herselfOnly in this way can we escape from this danger, otherwise she will destroy your family, your future, and everything you have!  " "It's too late.  Fran said quietly. "Now it's useless what you say. I have achieved my goal long ago."  "    "Um?  "Agnes didn't react for a moment. "You seem to have forgotten that we came back together.  "Perhaps she has already given up, Fran also looked at the other party simply, "What should be done was already done by then, why are you still talking about it now?  "Charlie was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect Fran to reveal everything impulsively. Agnes was also stunned. Although the person standing in front of her was just a delicate woman, she seemed to have seen some kind of demon.  "Youyou went to bed on the boat carrying your grandfather's coffin?  Agnes took a breath, "When you climbed into his bed, didn't your conscience feel a little uneasy?"  " "I don't quite understand your question Which time are you referring to?  Fran smiled slightly. Although her smile was beautiful, it was almost cruel, "I climbed there many times."  " Such merciless words made Agnes's face turn red instantly. A large amount of blood rushed directly to her brain through her beautiful neck. She directly raised her hand, grabbed the clothes on Fran's chest, and then  He grabbed her throat directly. ¡°I really regret that I don¡¯t have the sword in my hand now, so I can¡¯t kill you directly!  This is really a devil in human skin!  " Fran was lifted directly into the air, feeling breathless. Her hands and feet were swinging like a live fish being fished out of the water, but she was unable to break free from Agnes's hand. "Iwon  "However, a twisted smile flashed across her face, showing her inner joy. Only by showing her victory in front of the enemy will victory become more valuable. "Go to hell!  "Agnes looked at this beautiful blond woman with disgust. However, at this moment, she suddenly felt a heavy blow from her neck. The huge force made her brain, which was already filled with anger, suddenly  It became blurry and blank. With pain, confusion and annoyance, she slowly turned her head, and saw Charles' depressed face. Then, she fell softly to the ground and fainted.  And her hand that was holding her neck loosened up. Fran finally came into contact with the restraints and coughed violently. "Why do you want to say it?"  "Ciel sighed. "We always have to say it, don't we?  Fran replied while coughing, and her breathing slowly became even again. "You did it on purpose, right?"  "Char asked again. "You deliberately let her see all this, deliberately angered her, and deliberately said it.  " "If Charlotte can use her as a weapon to force you, why can't I do the same thing?  I have made so much sacrifice and effort for youisn't it okay for you to do this just to protect me?  Fran rearranged her messy clothes. "Okay, everything is over. Thank you for making the right choice."  " " Where did all this go?  Charles couldn't help but raised his hand to hold his forehead again, "What should we do next?"  " "Kill her.  Fran shrugged, "Just kill her."  " "How can this be done?  !  Charles rejected the proposal directly, "She is our aunt!"  There is no way I can do this!  Besides, how will we explain to Charlotte after killing her?  I warn you, don't hurt her.  " "Don't be nervous, I was just joking, I know you wouldn't do that.  Fran smiled, and then suddenly became serious again, "Then, how about letting her share our secrets?"  "    "ah?  Charles was stunned. "This" "Is this the best solution?"  She has company, is no longer alone, and will not embarrass you again in the future. Haven't you always liked her?  "Flan kept looking at Charles. Charles was silent for a long time, until finally, he let out a long sigh. Then, he picked up a stone from the ground next to him and threw it heavily into the river far away. "  Let's go back.  "
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