Solovyov in Tsarist Russia 1796

In fact, Solovyov is not very skilled in the skill of using a blade to duck, but by slicing it like this, he can complete the dish to the standard of roast duck.

Just the sauce used is obviously based on personal preference.

However, during the dinner, Napoleon still mentioned some situations about Archduke Karl, and Solovyov could not understand his intention for a while.

"You mean Archduke Karl? He is now living in seclusion in Teschen's official residence, staying behind closed doors with his Bourbon woman. I did not continue to contact him before departure. As for the book we co-authored, that's not the case either. Only eleven were completed.”

"If you analyze the battle cases in this way, your progress will be very fast, but theory is dead and application is living. If it is Karl, I believe he can apply it very well. This time in Wagram, it will be very difficult to defeat him. It’s hard and makes it even more troublesome.”

"War is only the last part. If it's like Mr. Talleyrand, it's just diplomacy."

"There is nothing wrong with putting strategic planning first and diplomacy second. There is nothing wrong with these theories. Only when you cannot get them at the negotiation table will they be put into military use."

"But you have underestimated Mr. LI."

Solovyov's reminder, in fact, many people in France should have done it. He just came to test Napoleon.

According to Talleyrand's description, since Napoleon won a series of brilliant victories, he was no longer so concerned about his subordinates' plans. Therefore, when he mentioned Talleyrand, he just sneered. Drive this guy.

This was a very contradictory idea, and the emperor himself deliberately changed the subject.

"Let's talk about Charles and his Bourbon women. It's strange that the royalists weren't very interested in Louis XVI's only princess."

"Because she had no interest in politics, Her Royal Highness the Queen knew very well that at that time in the palace, as a guest, the Bourbon princess always wanted to escape from the marriage, and then after a series of arrangements, she became the Grand Duchess of Teschen."

"That's fine. We don't want to continue to be stained with blood. Speaking of which, it is difficult to evaluate the sentencing standard for Louis XVI and his queen, the Austrian woman, during the trial."

"Your Majesty, let's put this issue aside. The most important thing is peace, and we want to eliminate the roast duck."

Since there were too many women and children on the table today, Napoleon didn't say much and just continued step by step.

But I don’t know what happened. Today, Polina took Katya and Sylvia and left quickly. The latter was her housekeeper and Solovyov’s mistress. It’s really disappointing that the lover took his real wife away. Don't understand.

The reason is simple. They want to continue taking a bath in the evening, and then go to hold a small salon.

There was a salon to be held, and sisters Maria and Ekaterina were not to be taken with them. Ekaterina would have to go back to the palace with her husband.

With Maria here alone, there's big trouble.

"Maria, I'm also curious, why are you still here when the children have been sent back to Weimar?"

"Yes, your relationship between Polina and Katya has been very harmonious these days, which is really unexpected."

"If there's nothing wrong with you, I think it's better to go back to the guest room."

"No, I want you to accompany me today."

Solovyov knew that Maria had a good impression of him since they were in the Winter Palace.

But fate is really easy to joke about. Sylvia is unwilling to get married because of religious reasons; Paulina has a ridiculous reputation, and Napoleon agreed to marry her sister to a Roman prince; Louisa's situation is just like Mary's Ya, but Solovyov has a deep relationship with her, but they cannot be together because of their status and identity, and because Louisa is the Russian Empress.

Otherwise, it is unlikely that Louisa would have arranged for Katya to be his wife after telling Alexander about it.

It's just that Maria is the only one among these women who is "unyielding" in her evil intentions. She has been pestering him since she was a jumping girl, and even has a "haunting". This ambiguous relationship is really long-lasting.

"Only my father cares about me the most at home, because I have suffered from smallpox and will die if it is very dangerous. He has lost Olga before, and he is not willing to lose any of us again."

"But the Emperor is not just taking care of you because of this. You are still very sensible and willing to help brothers, sisters and friends. Your kindness is also very important. Although as the spouse of the monarch or the prince, doing some charity activities is a kind of I think you are the only one who always takes your royal duties seriously."

"That's because we are always together, and you have been to Weimar and know the situation here. In fact, my sisters are also doing it, but not like me."

"No wonder the Queen said it's a pity that you are not a boy. If you were a boy, you should be an excellent warrior."

"No, I won't be like Constantine. He is a bit reckless. I still like you to be as thoughtful as you are. And I haven't figured out yet what other hidden skills you have."

Maria was wearing a red skirt and had a very slender figure. She didn't have to do the "fainting trick". Just leaning on her shoulders like this was obviously a bit lethal.

As for what I didn't notice before, it's probably that Maria is a hidden beauty, but after getting married, she feels beautiful without having to dress up deliberately.

It’s just that the weather in Versailles is so cold, if you want to sit here

"Let's go for a walk together."

"You are wearing so little, how can this be possible?"

"If I go back to get clothes, Katya will know. Although I like you, I don't want to hurt her feelings. Put your coat on me."

Soloviev put his coat on her and wrapped her in it.

Now, he knew that Polina and Ekaterina must have something going on today.

Polina called Katya over and took a bath in the evening. It was just an excuse to lead her away. But why she helped Maria was incomprehensible.

But Polina did not treat Ekaterina, a "wild girl" princess, like her aunt. Instead, she was very friendly. Maybe they had similar personalities.

As for other aspects, Solovyov was unlikely to figure out the situation. After all, he would not attend some of the more private salons of these little ladies. It was not when Maria and Ekaterina were still little girls.

At that time, they always asked a maid to stand guard or a guard officer to set up a fake sentry at the door for whatever they wanted to do.

Now the situation is different. Solovyov is still unaware of Polina's tricks, but he has to accompany Maria to go out alone.

There are many rooms and places to walk in such a large Versailles Palace.

In addition, in Napoleon's era, there were not many rooms with servants at the door. Most of the rooms were empty, and there were not so many guests here.

It looks very deserted, but this is also the once magnificent Versailles Palace.

When Napoleon came to live here, he usually chose the Grand Trianon. Polina occupied the Petit Trianon. Most of the places were still empty. These halls were enough for Solovyov and Maria to go around.

Maria felt very warm wearing Solovyov's coat.

"It's really warm, Mishka, but this coat is too thick for here."

"You are wearing such a thin skirt, aren't you afraid of catching a cold? If you get pneumonia, it will be even more troublesome."

In short, this is premeditated, and it is hard to say what will happen today.

Maria's main goal is to be unexpected, who knows what she will do next time.

Now, if I let myself speak with my conscience, like when I was with Louisa, it is hard to say.

Besides, with the current situation of Katya and Polina, he must sleep alone at night.

"It doesn't matter, but do you like this dress?"

"How should I evaluate it?"

Maria obviously realized that Solovyov was still a little resistant, so she came close and started talking to his ear.

"Just tell me, is it pretty or not? Also, do you like me?"

This is not truth or dare, but Maria is indeed more down-to-earth among the five princesses, like Elena, and can get along well with low-level nobles, servants and commoners.

Her advantage over Elena is probably that she is more lively, and more people respect Elena, and are more friendly to her.

As for her success this time, she has completely plunged into Solovyov's arms, and there is no way to avoid it.

Soloviev also realized that Maria has known him since she was twelve years old, and she is only twenty-three years old now. Every time she asks or forces him to do something, it is not easy to find a reason to refuse.

"Pretty, and I pity that we are all married. How can you be engaged at the age of fourteen?"

If you exclude off-site factors, the girls in the palace are indeed very cute, and Paul and Queen Maria are well-educated, and they are more popular than those later grand duchesses who are somewhat out of touch with the common people.

"This is fate. If you were the son of a prince, or the son of a count at that time, I would have talked to my father and maybe I could have become your wife."

"This is unlikely. The misfortune that Katish encountered may happen to me again. Although Katya and I have a good relationship, I am also worried that something will happen to me one day, if there are bullets or shells that don't have eyes, and look here."

Soloviev unbuttoned his collar and let Maria see the scar on his collarbone.

"This was stabbed by the French bayonet. I was a general at that time. If I met an accident and was lucky enough not to die, but was injured, disfigured, and covered with scars, it would be very ugly. Would you still like me as you did in the past?"

"I like your talent, but I am not like my cousin who was obsessed with your face."

Speaking of which, when Solovyov met Bagration's wife, the "little fairy" in Petersburg, the little girl was flirting with him to attract his attention.

Well, Solovyov could still resist at that time, but since he was with Louisa, he probably couldn't stop.

Although this is throwing the pot out, but in Petersburg, if you are talented, handsome, an officer of the Guards or a court attendant, it is difficult not to attract the attention of noble ladies.

However, the level and configuration of the ones Solovyov met were too high.

As for Maria's words, it is naturally confirmed that she is still a good girl who is more interested in other people's talents, not.

But the two of them were alone, and her thoughts were always more dangerous than ambiguity. However, Solovyov probably couldn't separate because she was hiding in his arms.

And the Versailles Palace during the Napoleonic era was still maintained, and there were so many empty rooms.

As for Maria pouting and wanting to kiss, Solovyov couldn't refuse. After careful consideration, the other party said that even if he was disfigured and became disabled, as long as this smart mind was still there, he would like him.

"Huh, it's a good thing that we have the good habit of cleaning our mouths. If it's mixed with garlic"

Soloviev sometimes speaks so unromantic. As for him holding Maria's waist with his hand, saying this, there is always some

But Maria didn't complain, and rested her chin on Solovyov's shoulder.

"You always talk like this at this time. Just kissing is not enough, what is this place?"

The two of them chose this room and found that it was empty except for the billiard table.

The Venus Room in the Palace of Versailles, in addition to the billiard table, once had a large number of exquisite silver furniture, but due to the huge expenses of the War of the Spanish Succession, many of the furniture were melted down. Now there are only some billiard tables here, but someone cleans them frequently.

"Mishka, you amorous villain, have you ever tried on the carpet before?"

When Maria said this, her face was a little hot, as if she had a fever. She also knew what she was talking about, and it was inevitable to blush and be shy.

After all, she didn't have a lover before. Although her husband was a little cowardly, she still married well. Now...

"On the carpet? Ah, this has never happened, but I heard that the Greeks and the Balkans always do this."

"Just treat me as a Greek woman with big feet, but my body is not that strong."

But Maria's figure is still good. She is "disarming" herself, and it happened to be in the Venus Room.

"Of course, your feet are quite big. If you calculate the shoe size according to this, it is almost the same as some short men."

When Solovyov said this, he also spread his coat on the carpet, picked up Maria first, and then put her on it.

As for the French window outside, the moonlight sprinkled on Maria's body, which was indeed very beautiful.

This winter is probably the most peaceful, just like in the Winter Palace, with some youthful sweetness. (End of this chapter)