Solovyov in Tsarist Russia 1796

Chapter 181 038 The Coronation of Alexander and Louisa (Part 1)

According to tradition, the coronation of the Russian royal family must be held in the Kremlin. However, after half a year of preparation, everyone found that Louisa's health condition and her belly, which was bigger than her previous two pregnancies, meant that she would definitely not be able to go to Moscow. By September, she had difficulty walking for a long distance. Although she was still healthy overall, she would definitely not be able to go to Moscow.

Even for the rehearsal of the coronation, she needed someone to carry her sedan chair to the church and place her there, instead of walking anywhere by herself.

The coronation ceremony has been held in the Kremlin in Moscow since the first coronation of Grand Duke Ivan III of Moscow and his grandson Dmitri Ivanovich in 1498. At first, it was only the coronation ceremony of the ruler himself. When Tsar Paul officially ascended the throne, it was the first time that the reigning monarch and his wife were coronated together, which was the coronation ceremony in 1797.

For Russia, since Tsar Paul was assassinated by his confidants, stability is really needed at the moment.

Alexander himself has considered it many times and decided to hold two coronation ceremonies in St. Petersburg and Moscow. The coronation in St. Petersburg is to stabilize people's hearts. The first ceremony will be held with the support of the Patriarch and the Metropolitan of St. Petersburg. As for the later ones, after Louisa has given birth and recovered, she will go to Moscow, but it will take some time to complete.

This plan is also agreed by the Patriarch and the Metropolitans on both sides. In addition, there are some details to be solved during the coronation ceremony.

"You need a maid here to support Her Majesty the Queen, and she must be very caring to prevent possible unexpected situations."

"My favorite Natalia will serve me, she is very caring."

"Your Highness, but Miss Shakhovskaya is still a pure girl who has never been in love. She should not have experience in dealing with this."

"But most of the maids are like this! If you say..."

"Lisa, I think at this time, for your safety, you should find someone with medical knowledge."

The maids have no experience in this area, and the midwives with nursing experience are not in a good position. Then Alexander looked at Solovyov.

"Misha, can I entrust you with a task?"

"Your Majesty, you know, I..."

"I see that you have a slim figure, why don't you put on a maid's clothes and come to support Lisa!"

"Ah! Your Majesty, I am also a soldier, you don't mind me going through fire and water, but if I dress up as a girl..."

Soloviev's face turned red with embarrassment. It was no problem for him to dress up as a woman in Elena's studio, but if he did it in public, he would be doomed. Although he had the courage to be intimate with Louisa, and he knew that Alexander would not suspect him at all, it was too exciting to play like this.

"Stop talking. Let me see your shoe size, your height, and... It's amazing that you only need to dress up a little to look like a girl. And I know that when you were at home, you helped your stepmother with the treatment. Although you didn't deliver the baby directly, you must have no problem in this aspect!"

"Your Majesty, this is indeed not suitable."

"Do you dare to disobey the order? I see that you have slender hands and feet, fair skin, and a pretty face. Lisa, I think she is the most suitable. If you give it a try, maybe it will work. She has nursing experience." Even the name in Alexander's mouth has changed.

It's just that Alexander always feels a little awkward to let this kid see his wife's beautiful body, as if he has taken advantage of it. However, since he still has some skills in battlefield first aid and home care, he always needs someone on the stage to be on call at any time, and the situation of girls is not suitable.

Luisa hopes that Natalia will be by her side, so it is a bit awkward for Mishka to be here, especially letting this "cute brother" dress like a girl, which is more or less Alexander's mischievous psychology.

Napoleon said, if Alexander was Alexandra, I would fall madly in love with her.

Solovyov had to go to the dressing room, change into the maid's clothes, and find Natalia and several girls to help him dress up.

"You know what, if you put on makeup like this, you'd be a real beauty."

"Does he look like Achilles?"

"Indeed, you're a warrior, not a girl, but you look so gentle, it's really likable, it would be great if you were really our sister."

"Natasha, this was a prank by Her Highness Elena that she made on me once. I was only 17 at the time, so dressing up wasn't a problem, but can I do it now?"

"I see you always wash yourself very clean, there shouldn't be a problem, as for the brooch and the name, we have ways to do it. If you use your last name, it will definitely be exposed, I'll give you a name."

"Natasha, how do you name yourself? Otherwise, I'll call you Svetlana"

"Are you trying to shine? You actually used a word like Свет, you're really interesting."

"The girl who didn't exist was a phantom that appeared for this ceremony. I think this name is very good and unique."

He himself didn't know that the name Svetlana first appeared in 1802, and it didn't spread until 1813, and it was even used as a name. It was thanks to the iron uncle who appeared in the Red Square with his daughter that it became a standard Russian name.

"You are really interesting, Mishka, I think you have the potential to become a great poet, and you may be able to win the hearts of many girls in the future."

"But look at me now, Natasha, boys should like me, right? This is too..."

His words made Natalia blush and run out, and then came back.

"You, I have known you for several years, your family background is too low, otherwise my father would also consider it."

This confession was a bit unexpected, but Natalia and Louisa were the same age, and Solovyov thought he needed to find a younger one to get married.

Of course, the relationship between them was originally that of friends, and Natalia herself had difficulty in making a choice. After all, Prince Golitsyn had been pursuing her for a while, and Solovyov had never thought of a blind date.

"I'm worried that I will hurt you, Natasha. After all, I'm a soldier, and my family background was only officially approved by the emperor."

"Yes, we were good friends, and I'm afraid of gossip. I just think you're good-looking, and girls and boys will like you."

Natalia suddenly began to wipe her tears, but after she calmed down, she still had to dress up for Solovyov.

"Well, it won't be visible now, Miss Svetlana Iosifovna Filippova, with a wig and your beautiful green eyes, no one can tell that you are a boy."

"Yes, you have a good makeup technique, I want to show it to the emperor."

"Your voice will be exposed, it's best to keep silent."

But "keep silent" always reminds Soloviev of Louisa's tragic ending. Whether it was her death in a foreign land or her seclusion as a nun "Silent Vera", her life was still very unfortunate. This was the final ending mentioned in the biography of Alexander that Soloviev had read before being hit by a brick - there are always people who like to read the last story when reading books.

Now when "Miss Filippova" appeared in front of Alexander, he was also stunned.

"Your Majesty, can I speak?"

"Ha, Soloviev, except for the green eyes, I can't tell it's you."

"The corners of the eyes have been modified, your majesty, of course you can't tell."

After seeing this, Louisa covered her mouth with a handkerchief and laughed.

"What name do you want, Mikhail?"

"Svetlana Filippova, which can be interpreted as 'light and shadow'. After all, this girl Filippova does not exist at all. She is just an illusion."

"It really looks like her. I think you should dress like this when the time comes, but you should not speak. If someone asks about you, let Natasha speak for you."

"Your Majesty, this is really awkward. If someone else were to ask about you, it might be more appropriate."

"But there is no one, so I have to trouble you. After all, you are Michael. My father sent you to me, and I can understand his thoughts."

Alexander still bears a lot of psychological pressure. After all, it was his father's blood that stained his throne red. He and Constantine both felt very guilty.

And Louisa privately believed that Solovyov was her Gabriel and guardian angel, from the guard in the palace to the Mars Square.

This kind of makeup effect is too explosive. It is the first time that Solovyov's "makeup reconnaissance" walks through the Winter Palace in girls' clothes. He will imitate the gait of the maids, and his feet are not too big, so he can pass the test by wearing the larger shoes among the maids.

Anyway, when he walked in front of the soldiers of the first battalion of the Putin regiment, they could not imagine that this "pretty girl" was the "little battalion commander" who always had great prestige in the regiment.

Solovyov found that he could get away with it. He also felt that Alexander was very excessive, but this man was the Tsar, and he could only bear it.

After all, his family property is now in St. Petersburg, and it is not easy to go out with his identity. Even if you tell him now that the relatives you have been looking for are in Paris, it is not too appropriate.

What's more, Louisa is still here, and Solovyov is unwilling to leave.

When the coronation ceremony was held in the cathedral of the Winter Palace, there were also many people gathered here, and the dignitaries had already filled the hall, just like the previous wedding ceremony.

Before the ceremony begins, there is still a long preparation process, and there are many ceremonies on this day. Just considering the previous drama, we always have to see what kind of comedy will be staged in this magnificent palace today.

In terms of pomp and circumstance, the coronation of the Russian royal family is no worse than those in Western European countries, and after the Eastern Roman ceremony introduced by the Orthodox Church, it is even more magnificent, but the marketing is not as good as that of the man from Corsica.

Such a magnificent palace, plus the ceremony, actually needs to be considered. In the past, Europe often had to go to Rome to receive the blessing of the "Roman melon-shaped hat old man" if they wanted to be an emperor, and the Orthodox Church itself was more subject to the needs of the ruler.

More and more people came up the steps of the Winter Palace, including senior generals and senior officials who participated in the ceremony, their wives, members of the Russian royal family, representatives of various countries who came to participate in the ceremony, and relatives of the in-laws who came here as family representatives.

"Filipova" has been properly adapted to this identity for a week, so there is no problem. Solovyov's height has not grown too tall. According to Natalia's estimation, his height is about the same as that of the Queen Mother, which is enough. After all, the family members of Queen Mother Maria are generally German strongmen who are two meters tall and weigh 200 kilograms, so there is no need to expose the gang.

"What else do you need to prepare?"

"If possible, Natasha, put two revolvers under your skirt, and a special first aid kit and disinfectant iodine prepared for Her Highness, and I will carry them in my hands. Our Her Highness is strong in heart, but her body is so fragile. You must look for my signals when the time comes. If there is anything, the doctor is in the back room."

"I know, don't worry."

The most nervous person at this time is Solovyov, the "Sanitar". As an atheist, he began to pray for God's blessing temporarily. After all, this place is not only where the Kalmyks live, but even Buddha can't control it. The current officials are more important.

"God bless, don't let anything happen to Louisa, if the omniscient and omnipotent"

Even Louisa couldn't help laughing when she saw him like this: "Ms. Filippova, don't worry, just like your name, but treat it as light and illusion. The doctor just checked and there is nothing wrong with my body."

"Filippova" can't speak in public, his voice will be exposed as soon as he speaks.

Soloviev didn't know what Alexander was thinking. After all, it was on the Field of Mars. He saw Soloviev supporting the weak Louisa with his arms, not really being discovered. If he was discovered, and he was touching her, he might have gone to the Caucasus to compete in unlimited fighting with the Chechens.

This kind of thing happened to Alexander more than once. Even before, even his good friend Czartoryski, he would be jealous, that is, the respect for his feelings for Louisa was more than ordinary feelings. After all, she was still his wife, the Queen of Russia, and could only belong to him.

And on this day, September 15, 1801, she would accompany him to the altar of the church during the coronation ceremony to complete the entire ceremony.