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    Charles and Louis Bonaparte, who had already left, could not hear the quarrel between the two supreme rulers in the garden, but Charles could feel a depressing atmosphere permeating the palace.  And the source of this atmosphere is behind him.  He couldn¡¯t see the expression of Louis Bonaparte who was following behind him, but he could hear the extremely rhythmic footsteps behind him, which was both oppressive and somewhat vaguely complacent.  This gentleman indeed has every reason to be complacent.  After more than ten years of wandering, he has now been recalled to France, and it seems that His Majesty the Emperor is ready to reuse him, which means that he has now embarked on a golden road But Charles is not so happy.  .  Being stared at by such a person always feels like a ray of light on your back.  He involuntarily quickened his pace, intending to take the other party to the place as soon as possible.  Fortunately, he was also very familiar with the way to the palace, and he immediately took Louis Bonaparte to the side hall, preparing to let the palace attendants take him to the rest room.  "Charles?" Just as Charles was about to leave, Louis Bonaparte, who had been silent all this time, suddenly spoke and stopped him.  ¡°Hey, it¡¯s really troublesome¡± Charles could only sigh secretly with a grimace, then turned around and looked at the other party with a smile.  "What other orders do you have, Your Highness?" "I am not Your Highness yet, so there is no need to call me that." Louis Bonaparte looked at Charles calmly, "If I remember correctly, you are Treville  The grandson of the marshal, right? "Although it was a question, his tone was very determined, and it was obvious that he knew something about Ciel.  This is not surprising. Although they were exiled before, Prince Louis and his family are considered a royal family after all, and it is normal to have some news channels.  "Yes." Charles nodded, feeling a little confused.  "That's great." Louis Bonaparte smiled slightly, "I have always admired your grandfather, Marshal Treville, and admired his heroic deeds when he led the troops to fight. I always admired him when he was in France.  I wanted to ask him for advice, but because I was released from the country later, I never had the chance. I deeply regret it. I hope I can make up for this regret this time. " "My grandfather also admires your father very much, so if you can.  If you want to see him, he will certainly be happy to meet you," Charles replied.  In fact, these are just polite words. The return of Louis Bonaparte and other royal families will definitely cause trouble. For the Treville family, the best way to deal with it is to keep a low profile and wait and see for the time being, and take a peek at the situation before deciding on the next step.  It was definitely not a good thing to get close to Louis Bonaparte at that time. It would only make him the center of attention in public. But the future prince said so, and Charles couldn't refuse in person, so he had to agree.  .  Fortunately, Charles was not embarrassed for long. Just as he was talking to Louis Bonaparte, a fat man in a formal dress came over to Louis Bonaparte with heavy steps and a smile on his face.  He looks about sixty years old, is in good spirits, and his smile is filled with cheerful enthusiasm. He looks like the kind of hedonist who has had no worries about food and clothing since he was a child. This kind of person has a wide circle of friends, and everyone is willing to be with them.  friend.  There are not many people who can be so cheerful and comfortable in the palace, and this old man is one of them - he is His Royal Highness Prince J¨¦r?me Bonaparte, the uncle of the current Emperor and Minister of the Interior of the French Empire.  It seems that he came to the palace specifically for this nephew.  When he walked in front of the two people, he enthusiastically opened his arms and embraced his nephew, while Charles stepped away knowingly.  Louis Bonaparte did not hide away. He stood quietly, then opened his arms and hugged his uncle.  However, although there was a faint smile on his face, his eyes were cold without any warmth.  Of course, neither party expects any goodwill to exist, as long as they can show the royal family's sincere unity in the palace, in front of His Majesty and others.  "My nephew, I haven't seen you for so many years, you have really changed a lot!" After hugging him warmly for a while, Prince J¨¦r?me let go of his hand, and then looked at Louis Bonaparte carefully, "You are thinner than before.  A little stronger, but a little more energetic. ""A life of wandering can destroy a person's body, but it can also temper a person's will." Louis Bonaparte replied calmly, "I don't think I have been the same person in the past ten years.  "Nothing." "All these years.You have worked really hard" Prince J¨¦r?me let out a long sigh, as if he did not hear the hidden meaning of the other party's words, "Actually, I have always hoped that you can come back as soon as possible, but ah, no matter what the will of the higher-ups.  I'm really a little determined, so I can only helplessly watch you all wandering around. I'm really sorry!  " "This is not something you can control. You don't need to apologize.  "Louis Bonaparte shook his head, "On the contrary, you have been assisting His Majesty with all your heart over the years and have made great contributions to the stability of the empire. I should thank you.  ¡± As we all know, what Prince J¨¦r?me likes most is to indulge in debauchery, and what he hates the most is being involved in official duties. Whether he is a king or a minister, what he hates most is handling official affairs.  They were all empty words, but the prince liked to hear such polite words. Louis Bonaparte¡¯s compliment made him laugh. ¡°As members of this family, it is our duty to share your Majesty¡¯s worries, isn¡¯t it?  In the future, you will also be favored by His Majesty and make due contributions to the sacred cause of our family. We are already old, and the future is the time for you to show your great ambitions!  As he spoke, he hugged his nephew again, "When does your father plan to come back?"  I have been waiting to receive him.  " "He has not been in good health recently, so he plans to rest for a while and return to China after a while.  Louis Bonaparte replied calmly, "But he also misses you very much and hopes to have the opportunity to go around with you again."  " "Is that so?  That's such a shame, I really hope he can return home soon.  The prince nodded, "By the way, how was your talk with your two majesties just now?"  " "Your Majesty is in a good mood today, and he talked with me very speculatively, and Her Majesty the Queen Mother" Louis Bonaparte paused intentionally to observe the other party's reaction, and Prince J¨¦r?me's ears trembled as expected.  After a moment, she was obviously very concerned about this. "She was not in a good mood today, so she drove me away without talking to me for long.  " Prince J¨¦r?me obviously relaxed a lot when he heard that Her Majesty the Queen Mother did not compromise and still firmly opposed the family she had driven away. "Hey, people become stubborn when they get old. After all, Her Majesty the Queen Mother is old.  You should also be considerate of her.  "He smiled and patted his nephew on the shoulder to comfort him. "Actually, you don't have to worry. Since His Majesty the Emperor has made up his mind, even if the Queen Mother is unhappy, she will acquiesce. Besides, she actually doesn't care about you.  There is no malice, it's just that I still have a grudge because of some things in the past.  No matter what, the past is the past, time will dilute everything, everyone will slowly forget the past and look forward together, and start a new era again.  " "I came back this time just so that I can play a role and help His Majesty lead the country into a new era.  Louis Bonaparte still replied to his uncle in a very gentle manner, "I think this is definitely not an easy job, so I need your help. I need you to give me some elders' life experience, so that I can hide."  Explore hidden reefs everywhere and become a servant of an empire as soon as possible.  "Out of Louis Bonaparte's sight, Prince J¨¦r?me frowned slightly. Obviously, he could hear that although he seemed to be humble, this nephew was actually a bit aggressive in his words, "Help Your Majesty lead the way.  "The country has entered a new era", no matter how you listen to it, there is a feeling of "you are already old, so don't get involved", especially later, they secretly regarded him as an old guy who can only provide some advice. If it weren't for him  He has developed a good self-control over the years, but he is afraid that he can no longer keep his smile. But he also understands that for more than ten years, he and his brother Louis' family have been feuding for a long time - he enjoys prosperity and wealth, but the family opposite him only enjoys it.  It would be strange not to be hated if he could live in exile. Especially when Her Majesty the Queen Mother drove away the two princes Lucien and Louis, he also knew in his heart that he was so pretentious now.  It didn¡¯t make much sense, so after he was done with the polite words, he was no longer willing to waste his energy on continuing to talk. ¡°It¡¯s good that you want to do something big. The young people in our family should have this attitude.  , this is worthy of the surname Bonaparte!  Unlike my good-for-nothing son who only spends his days eating, drinking, having fun, looking for flowers and begging for money, sooner or later I will be pissed to death by him.  "Prince J¨¦r?me flattered the other party a few more times, and then immediately changed the subject, "I am already old, and my spirit has long been exhausted. I am just waiting to retire early. I am afraid I can't give you much advice, but there is only one thing.  , I still have to remind you.  "    "What?  "Louis Bonaparte was a little confused. "My nephew, your majesty is going against all the opinions to get you"Come back, you are grateful to His Majesty, no problem; you are young and energetic, want to do something big, that is no problem, but sometimes, people should not be too strong, you have not been here for so many years  Domestically, you may not know much about His Majesty¡¯s character, but he is a person who attaches great importance to harmony. He does not want any turmoil in the empire, so you should think more before doing anything and don¡¯t be too drastic to avoid confusion.  Offending others in vain.  "Prince Jerome warned his nephew like an elder, "Also, Her Majesty the Queen Mother, don't neglect her. Although she has opinions about you now, she may not give you much good looks, but for the sake of your own career  , you'd better reconcile with her and at least maintain a decent relationship.  Don't forget, no matter what, she is His Majesty's mother after all, the one who led the empire out of trouble before.  " "I am very happy to maintain a good relationship with Her Majesty the Queen Mother, as long as she is willing to give me this opportunity.  "Louis Bonaparte looked at the other party calmly, "I finally came back, and I don't want to be exiled again.  Let me say it again, I came back this time not to have a grudge with anyone, but to serve the country!  " Louis Bonaparte's words were quite sincere, but it made Prince J¨¦r?me a little confused. He didn't know whether the other party was sincere or just talking casually to numb himself. But this is not really important. The important thing is,  At least his nephew has shown a tactful attitude, and that's enough. It would be the most troublesome if a hateful young man comes back, thinking only of revenge and venting his anger on his political opponents.  In that case, the Queen Mother will be fine, but they, the senior ministers, will all be in trouble. Now that Louis Bonaparte has expressed his position so smoothly, it shows that he is not a person who is particularly entangled in hatred. As long as he can be compensated, he will be so hateful.  It can be eliminated, or at least turn a blind eye. This needs to be discussed - the so-called compensation, isn't it just money and sex? "Okay, let's not talk about these past things, it will only be in vain.  It¡¯s just adding to the worries, let¡¯s talk about something more relaxing There have been many more fun places in Paris over the years. Once you¡¯ve settled in, your uncle will take you to have fun, and I¡¯m sure you¡¯ll forget about it soon.  Damn Italy!  "His Royal Highness the Prince's smile revealed some secrets that everyone knew, "By the way, how have you considered the matter I wrote to you about last time?  Mr. Danglars has been asking me about the results.  " "I haven't thought about this issue yet.  "Louis Bonaparte shook his head, "I don't know what Miss Danglars's character is at all. I haven't even met her yet. In my situation, I must be more careful when choosing a marriage partner, and I can't get involved anymore.  into some unprovoked disputes.  Prince J¨¦r?me's face froze slightly. The other party seemed to be still waiting and watching, and now he was lukewarm to the olive branch he extended, which made him a little unhappy. Of course, he couldn't show it on the surface.  "Baron Danglars is the most famous banker in our country. The imperial government also relies heavily on his ability to raise funds. People in his position are respected. Even if some colleagues hate him, this will not shake him.  Given his status, he is also a stable person and will not get involved in any disputes.  He is now very interested in finding a noble husband for his daughter, and you happen to be a little short of money. Accepting this marriage will allow you both to get what you need. I think it is very good!  Prince J¨¦r?me increased his voice, "Of course, it's normal for you to hesitate. It's still early anyway, so you can observe. I've met Miss Danglars, and she's really quite good-looking. As for her personality,  , Hey, with so much dowry, who cares about character?  If you don't like her, the worst possible thing is to treat her like a vase. Isn't that much money enough for you to endure such a little inconvenience?  " "What you said does make sense" Louis Bonaparte nodded slightly, seeming to be pondering. "It makes sense. It makes sense to me.  The prince laughed again and patted his nephew on the shoulder, "Anyway, you should think about it quickly. Don't wait any longer. If you wait any longer, I will find this marriage for my son!"  " "Thank you for taking care of me, my uncle.  "Louis Bonaparte also laughed, "I will make a decision as soon as possible.  " "That's good, that's good.  The prince seemed very pleased, and then made a gesture, "Okay, I'm a little tired after standing and chatting for so long."  " "I'll help you go to rest.  "Louis Bonaparte bowed down very considerately and held his uncle's shoulders. "I have one more warning to give you, my nephew.  "Just when Louis Bonaparte was close to his uncle's chest, Prince J¨¦r?meRan lowered her voice and whispered in his ear.  "In France, it is normal for mothers and sons to have disputes. Francois II and his mother, Louis XIII and her mother, and even Louis XIV and his mother all had quarrels. Those who succeeded to the throne at a young age  It is normal for monarchs to hate the mothers who served as regents in the early years." The smile on the prince's face disappeared, and his tone was very serious, "It is precisely because of this dispute that we have the opportunity to negotiate for ourselves.  You may serve someone or that person, but never forget, my nephew, after all, we are just servants, and they are mother and son. There are some things that we cannot interfere in, and we must not interfere in it. Anyone who does so will suffer. " Louis.  - Bonaparte froze.  He didn¡¯t expect his uncle to tell him such a warning when they met for the first time in more than ten years.  Judging from his uncle¡¯s character, he can almost be regarded as being sincere.  This made him a little impressed.  What is this implying?  It deserves careful consideration.  "I will keep your warning in mind." He nodded solemnly.  No matter what kind of feelings you have for your uncle, after all, this is an old guy who has been in the imperial court for decades. You can really listen to his life experience.  Of course Charles couldn¡¯t hear the confrontation between the uncle and nephew of the Bonaparte family in the side hall.  After getting rid of Louis Bonaparte, he walked straight to the library in the corner of the palace without stopping.  This is a place specifically responsible for keeping royal archives.  Having obtained permission, Ciel walked into this inconspicuous building under the watchful eyes of the guards.  The inside is very spacious, but it is filled with bookshelves standing here and there. The space left is very small, just like a library-except there are no readers inside.  Of course, most of the documents in these bookshelves are just bills for the palace's purchases, personnel transfer documents, and other trivial things. There are not many things of real value.  But these very few valuable documents are precious historical relics.  A large number of letters from two generations of emperors, secret reports from various governors, and copies of military mobilizations are collected here. A historian can get many treasures in this treasure house, enough for him to write countless monographs.  And Charles is the one who came here today to look for treasures.  Although he has obtained permission from His Majesty the Emperor, he still does not have the right to move freely and borrow materials here.  He could only wait in the reading room next to him, while the staff went to find him the documents he wanted to borrow.  The documents inside are collected in categories, and most of them will almost never see the light of day. What Charles is looking for is the Marquis of Noirtier's correspondence with Elba between 1814 and 1815.  all documents.  At that time, the emperor was forced to abdicate, and the Marquis of Noirtier was lurking near Paris. He had been organizing activities everywhere, absorbing people who were still loyal to the emperor, and paving the way for the emperor to return to the country for restoration as soon as possible.  ??This period of time, according to my grandfather's description, was a bloody one. The Marquis of Noirtier was not only dealing with those supporters of the Bourbon dynasty, but also dealing with those traitors. He did not know how much blood was stained on his hands.  These documents were originally stored on the Island of Elba, but after the restoration was successful, they were brought back to the Fontainebleau collection by the emperor. In other words, the bloody secrets were hidden in this unassuming archives.  The manager was indeed very professional. Charles didn't wait long before he came over with a pile of paperwork.  After thanking him, Charles took the documents, and then read them carefully like a graduate student in history, and began to immerse himself in those heavy and fascinating secrets.  He read the letters one by one, and it must be said that the Marquis Noirtier's handwriting was quite good, with strong penmanship and extraordinary momentum.  Of course, what is even more admirable is that in his letters, he faced the harsh environment he was in with a fearless attitude, and he always worked hard to fulfill his responsibilities. He also repeatedly encouraged His Majesty the Emperor in his letters, hoping that he would not lose his  confidence.  Just by looking at these letters, Charles roughly understood why two generations of emperors valued the Marquis of Noirtier so much. Even if he was paralyzed in bed, he still received favor and was not forgotten.  Charles tried hard to find valuable information in each letter, and one letter quickly attracted his attention.  To be precise, this is a letter with an attachment, and the letter itself is?, the Marquis of Noirtier successfully convened a meeting of Emperor Napoleon's supporters. These people had already discussed the details and were ready to receive His Majesty the Emperor's landing in France.  "The attachment to the letter stated that during this meeting, he discovered a traitor and had directly executed him that night.  "The signed witnesses Artillery Lieutenant Colonel Louis-Jacques Poulbet, Army Brigadier-General ¨¦tienne Duchamp and Minister of Forestry and Water Resources Claude Licapeau declare: On February 4th, they received a message from Elba Island  A letter recommending General Flavin Quesnel to the Napoleonic Club, stating briefly that from 1804 to 1814, the general served under the Holy Spirit, although Louis XVIII had recently made him a  He was given the fief of ¨ªpinay and became the baron of Flavin de ¨ªpinay, but even so, it was said that he remained loyal to the Napoleonic dynasty, so a note was sent to him.  General, invited him to attend the meeting on the second day (the fifth) The chairman inserted his sword into his cane, turned around and walked down the stone steps; a trail of blood dripped down his steps onto the white snow.  As soon as he reached the top of the stone steps, he suddenly heard a heavy shallow sound in the river. It was the sound of throwing the general's body. The witnesses confirmed that he was dead and threw him into the river.  To prove that the general was killed in a noble duel and not by a cold arrow, we sign this document to reveal the truth, fearing that some of the participants in this terrible scene may be untrue in the future.  Will be slandered as deliberate murder or other dishonorable acts. "????Porbet, Duchamp, and Li Capo" [The original text is in the original work, so I will not copy it in full. The general plot is that the Marquis held a meeting, and  The rebellious Baron d'Epinay sneaked in, but he was found out at the meeting and was unwilling to keep it secret, so the Marquis of Noirtier directly demanded a duel with him and killed him. Other witnesses  Signed together, it shows that the baron was killed in a one-on-one confrontation, and did not die in a sneak attack or other dishonorable death.  ] After a long time, Ciel finished reading the story.  He had no sympathy for what happened to Baron d'Epinay. After all, everyone was his own master, and his death could only be attributed to bad luck.  What really made him think was that he felt like he had heard this name somewhere.  Epinay Epinay Franz de Epinay!  After thinking hard for a while, a flash of light suddenly flashed in his mind like a flash of lightning.  Charlotte had mentioned the name to him.  For safety reasons, and also because she didn¡¯t want to involve Charles too deeply, Charlotte rarely told him about her ¡°business¡± matters, and she kept a tight-lipped tone.  Only once, due to her accidental negligence, she let out a little bit, saying that in their royalist organization, there was a particularly capable young man named Franz de ¨ªpinay, who was ¨ªpinay.  Heir to the baronet.  (Of course, this is just a unilateral statement by the royalists. Since the Restoration of the Empire, the emperor has canceled this title due to the general's rebellious behavior.) Think about it, this is normal. Since Baron d'Epinay has been loyal to Louis XVIII  and the Bourbon royal family, then it is normal for his son to continue to serve the royal family.  ¡°Moreover, he seems to be lurking in this country now, waiting to launch a fatal attack on the empire at any time.  The only thing is that he doesn't know whose hands his father died - of course this does not affect his hatred of the empire.  Ciel smiled bitterly.  In other words, he didn¡¯t find any clues about the Count of Monte Cristo, but he actually found out about Charlotte?  This can be considered a gain, although he still doesn¡¯t know what the purpose of this story is.
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