I am Peter III, Emperor of the Hexagon of the Goose Kingdom

Chapter 100 Handling the Swedish Queen Johanna (1)

When the engagement was over, all the people did not disperse immediately, because there was still a banquet to be held.

During this period, the aristocrats had very little fun, usually watching operas, holding banquets and balls.

The holding of the banquet had already been prepared by the relevant government departments, and the courtiers moved to the nearby Granovitaya Palace one after another.

There was a lot of casualness here. Peter did not go with his aunt. He and Ekaterina talked with some distinguished guests. Ekaterina followed Peter and performed perfectly.

She left more scenes to her husband, who made the backdrop behind him.

But no one can ignore her glory.

Because, at this time, several relevant provisions of Ekaterina's status in the royal family have come into force.

Ekaterina became "His Royal Highness," the Grand Duchess of Russia and future heir to the throne.

Johanna felt ashamed when the conversation was over and Catherine walked towards the Granovitaya Palace on Peter's arm.

On the engagement, the daughter became the center of the world, and suddenly she received attention that she had never received.

And these gazes come from people with status and status.

At least courtiers above the fifth-class civil servants, important ministers of the Privy Council, official earls, marquises, dukes and their families, as well as the patriarchs and major bishops of the Orthodox Church.

But the world should have her share of the stage.

Isn't the ultimate goal of her coming to Russia to shoulder the mission to attract people's attention?
Therefore, joy for her daughter is quickly replaced by jealousy.

Especially now, because Ekaterina's status has come into effect, she can only follow behind her daughter and cannot go one step forward.

Although Ekaterina blushed with embarrassment whenever she walked in front of Johanna, aware of the change in her new status, Johanna was still a little unhappy.

And this unhappiness finally broke out during the banquet.

At one corner of the banquet, Johanna got into an argument with a maid.

To be precise, he was scolding the maid.

The master of ceremonies of the wedding banquet arrived quickly, but he was also at a loss.

Because according to the title, the mother of the bride cannot dine at the same table with members of the royal family, namely Queen Elizabeth, Grand Duke Peter, and Grand Duke Ekaterina, but Prince Christian, who has just arrived, enjoys this honor.

This made Johanna, who had been on the prince's head all year round, jealous and unbearable.

The movement here quickly attracted people's attention.

The prince's face was ugly. He knew the reason why Johanna couldn't go to the table, but he had no face to ask the queen for grace.

Because what Johanna did was such a disappointment.

While in Anhalt, Christian read the letters that prevented him from going, and knew that the Empress had a good impression of their family.

As a result, when Johanna came to Russia, she went out to monitor Russia on behalf of Frederick. It is no wonder that the queen was not angry.

"Your Majesty, Your Highness, please allow me to take a look."

Christian is humble and authentic.

Ekaterina felt disturbed and ashamed, and Empress Elizabeth nodded.

But she will not change her decision because of this. At the wedding of Peter and Ekaterina, this is a lesson that Johanna should learn!
Christian went for a trip, but soon returned with an embarrassed expression, even more cramped.

Peter shook his head, it was really embarrassing for a prince to have such a family status.

But it’s also true to think about it. Johanna’s background is higher than that of Prince Christian. After giving birth, Johanna is unwilling to be lonely, and frequently interacts with her former rich relatives. The prince can’t participate in these things at all.

In the marriage of Ekaterina, both the aunt and Frederick II unanimously excluded the Lutheran prince, and Frederick had spoken, and the prince's status declined again.

It makes sense that Johanna felt confident.

Peter let the prince sit down and said:

"I'll go take a look."

Queen Elizabeth glanced at Peter, and said with some displeasure:

"Prepare her a separate compartment and let her eat alone."

Elizabeth is annoyed by Johanna's lack of knowledge and arrogance.

Peter smiled slightly, walked to his aunt and whispered a few words, Elizabeth's face gradually eased, and then said:

"As you like."

"Auntie, Ekaterina, Your Excellency, please use it first."

After leaving a word, Peter signaled Ekaterina not to follow, and walked towards Johanna by himself.

Walking to Johanna, Johanna looked at Peter with teary eyes, and said extremely wronged:
"Your Highness, you're here. Look, at this time, it's Ekaterina's engagement banquet, but I'm sitting with these female courtiers. What's it like?"

The female court ladies stood up and saluted Peter.

Peter nodded to the group of belittled female courtiers, and then glanced at the master of ceremonies who had clearly received the order.

The master of ceremonies has already begun to lead the way.

Following the guidance of the master of ceremonies, Peter took Johanna to her dining place, and Johanna couldn't help being dumbfounded.

It's really a cubicle with a dining table that's not too big and not too small, and from here you can see the hall through the window.

Naturally, no one would dare to disobey what the Queen said, so Johanna's cubicle was prepared.

The master of ceremonies stepped back after being led here. Seeing Johanna's unbelievable look, Peter laughed and said:

"Dear Duchess, your weight in my heart is unparalleled. Please calm down the anger in your heart a little. If you don't mind calming down first, then I will have dinner with you in the near future. Would you like to?"

Johanna still minded, but looking at the smiling Peter, she had to smile and said:
"Your Highness, I dare not disobey your order, and I will wait for you here."

"I will definitely be there."

Peter left a promise to keep Johanna in this cubicle.

At the engagement banquet, he saw Vorontsov, Minister of General Affairs, a fat man like a businessman, who was kind and polite, and there was no trace of arrogance in the position of Minister of General Affairs.

Because of this, his place is very lively.

In contrast, Bestutev's place was much deserted. Peter saw that some officials were not unwilling to get close to the Deputy Minister of General Affairs, but they had scruples, or dare not.

Obviously, Bestutev's style of work is different from that of Vorontsov, and it is difficult to get close to him.

Sensing Peter's gaze, Bestutev looked over, but his eyes drifted away again without greeting.

Peter didn't care either, and these ministers and ministers would come here to greet them soon.

In the glance just now, he also saw the Duke of Dalier, and the young men of the four nobles of Bo, Be, Luo, and Ku.

Peter toasted, and these people quickly showed flattering smiles.

Then Peter sat down.

Soon, after drinking for three rounds, the atmosphere became lively. Elizabeth was originally a lively person, and she often held dances. The ministers were not too restrained, and they all let go.

Peter got up to leave at this moment, glanced at Mirkowski, and Mirkowski hurriedly followed.

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Ps: The pictures are court balls from the 1th to [-]th centuries, from Xiaohongshu, and can be viewed in about [-] minute.

(End of this chapter)