Considering that the Kingdom of Britain needs the Sardinian Kingdom as a "catalyst" to stir up the situation on the Italian Peninsula, allowing the Kingdom of Britain to undermine the French Empire's power in the Mediterranean without resorting to war.
Therefore, Prince Albert did not explicitly accept Cavour's proposed conditions, but neither did he outright refuse. This ambiguous attitude gave Cavour hope, bringing a joyful smile to Cavour's face.
"On behalf of the Savoy Royal Family, I thank you for your generosity! Your Majesty!" Cavour responded to Prince Albert with extraordinary humility.
Then, Cavour cautiously signaled to Victor Umberto, who also followed Cavour's lead in expressing gratitude to Prince Albert, stating that if he were fortunate enough to be selected by Princess Alice as her husband, he would do his utmost to protect Princess Alice, ensuring she suffers no harm, while loving Queen Victoria and the Kingdom of Britain just as Princess Alice does.
