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

Chapter 98 Ekaterina Alexeyevna

Peter felt his aunt's emotional fluctuations, looked slightly, and saw that his aunt's eyes were moist, and he couldn't help sighing.

My aunt is a devout believer of the Orthodox Church, so she probably put herself in Sofia’s place at this time, thinking of how painful it would be to change her Orthodox belief, that’s why it’s so hard to suppress her emotions.

But Peter knew that Sophia didn't suffer so much for changing her beliefs. She was only 15 years old, how much could she believe in religion?
Peter grabbed his aunt's hand to express his feelings, but he didn't make a sound of comfort.

Auntie's current sadness doesn't affect how hard she slaps a maid or courtier when she is unhappy.

Just like my aunt often confessed her sins, but her heart-piercing and devout prayers did not affect her wanton carnival balls.

The queen is complicated, and it is a joke to comfort a queen.

In the crowd, Johanna looked at her daughter with complicated emotions.

The daughter's demeanor was so noble and dignified from the beginning to the end, if Sophia was not her daughter, she would adore Sophia.

And so, after a long initiation ceremony, Sofia said goodbye to her name.

Sofia August Frederica became Ekaterina Alexeyevna.

Peter asked his aunt that Sophia could have been christened "Sophia" but she didn't like it.

My aunt's aunt was called Sophia, although the name was so common in Russia that it didn't sound German at all.

This aunt is my aunt's father, that is, Peter I's half-sister, who served as regent when Peter I was young, and competed with Peter I for the throne.

As Peter I's daughter, Elizabeth therefore did not like the name, she chose her mother's name, Catherine.

But just if that's the case, Sophia's middle name is also problematic.

Russian names usually consist of three parts, the first is the Christian name, the second is the father's name, and the last is the family name.

For men, the father's name is composed of the father's name plus "son", and the Russian pronunciation is "Vich". For example, the intelligence chief Ivanovich is Ivan's son.

The female part of the father's name is the father's name plus "daughter", and the Russian pronunciation is "Yivna" or "Vna".

The aunt's name was Elizabeth Petrovna, and the name of Ivan V's daughter was Anna Ivanovna.

Elizabeth and Anna in front are Christian names, "Peter" and "Ivan" in the back are father names, and "Ro" and "No" after father names are family names, both of which come from the Romanov family. "Funa" is the "daughter of daughter".

But if the father's name is a Western European style name, the pronunciation will sound strange to a Russian.

For example, the mother of Ivan VI, the Duchess of Mecklenburg who was overthrown by her aunt.

Her name was Anna Leopoldovna, and her name conjures images of an unwelcome German background.

If Sofia changed her name normally, she would be called "Sofia Kristnovna", Sofia is the family name, Christie is Sofia's father's name, and No is from the Romanov family.

But my aunt changed Sophia to Ekaterina, and Christie's father's name was not Russian, so my aunt also changed it.

The aunt chose the name of her grandfather, Peter the Great's father, Tsar Tsar Alexei for Catherine's paternal name.

Therefore, after converting Sophia became——

Ekaterina Alexeyevna.

Therefore, after converting, Sophia's family name and father's name are gone, and it has nothing to do with her father-in-law.

Prince Christian: "Where is my son?"

Fortunately, my aunt only sent the prince to attend the engagement, which was after the conversion and coronation.

After conversion, considering that the coronation of two people will be held the next day, which requires physical strength, Peter took Ekaterina back after asking the queen for instructions.

The aunt also allowed Ekaterina to be absent from the next banquet, but he had to attend.

Peter nodded.

That night, Peter met Ekaterina's father who had rushed over.

Although Sophia changed her name, she was still the same Sophia. When she saw her father and younger siblings coming from afar, she couldn't help covering her mouth. She was about to hug her father and cry, but Prince Christian stopped her.

It can be seen that this weathered prince has a strong love for his daughter, but he knows that this is the Russian palace.

Seeing her daughter's appearance now, Christian is very relieved.

Then they saw Johanna again. Naturally, they had something to say when they met. The two younger brothers and sisters threw themselves into Johanna's arms, and looked at Ekaterina in surprise and awe.

Their father told them when they came here. Sophia is no longer called Sophia, but Yekaterina. Now she is not only their sister, but also the crown prince of the Russian Empire, so let them Be careful with your words and deeds, and maintain the proper etiquette.

Obviously, they didn't forget their father's words even though they felt strange, and immediately saluted Peter and Ekaterina in a dignified manner.

Peter smiled slightly, and had a few words with the prince, leaving room for their family to talk.

Not long after, the prince found him. He saluted Peter and said with emotion:

"Your Highness, thank you for taking such good care of my daughter. So... Ekaterina is much happier than she was at Stettin. Are you satisfied with the Crown Princess?"

Christian knew well that his daughter's fate was determined by Queen Elizabeth and the crown prince, and that her daughter's happiness was only her daughter's feelings. He paid more attention to His Royal Highness's feelings and opinions on her daughter, which would affect whether Ekaterina could live a lifetime. stable.

Peter smiled and said:
"Your daughter has a good upbringing, acts cautiously and knows how to measure, does not waste extravagance and knows how to be aggressive, and at the same time keeps paying attention to me wholeheartedly. I think such a crown prince is the best in the whole world."

Hearing what Peter said, Christian was overjoyed!

Just now, when I saw His Highness and his daughter together, I sensed the harmony. Now that I hear this, it is not superficial, and I can't help but burst into tears.

"Your Highness..."

Seeing the choked up sobs of the slightly aged prince, Peter couldn't help but lament that the beloved son of his parents...

wrong.

It is the father who loves the son, not the mother, and Johanna probably doesn't love Ekaterina that much.

Peter stopped the old father from saying words of gratitude, asked him to adjust his mood, and then said:
"Your Excellency, it's not too late now. You should take your children to meet Her Majesty the Empress when you first arrive. I will be happy to guide you."

Christian nodded gratefully. He went back to pick up his two children and wanted to be with Johanna, but Johanna was a little embarrassed. She found an excuse and let them go by themselves.

Christian immediately noticed the strangeness, and couldn't help but be surprised when he thought of his wife's personality. Could it be that Johanna dared to make a fuss during her daughter's selection of the crown prince?

(End of this chapter)