After listening to Jerome Bonaparte's explanation, Crown Prince Leopold hesitated for a moment and nodded to Jerome Bonaparte.
Upon seeing this, Jérôme Bonaparte smiled and suggested to Crown Prince Leopold that the remaining issues should be left to the Minister of Agriculture and Commerce, while Leopold and him could take advantage of this time to go to the Paris Opera to enjoy the opera.
"I heard that a newcomer has arrived at the Paris Opera House, Leopold. Are you willing to follow me?" Jérôme Bonaparte asked Crown Prince Leopold in elegant words.
"Of course, Your Majesty!!" Leopold replied immediately.
Jerome Bonaparte and Leopold took a carriage to the Paris Opera House. When Jerome Bonaparte and Leopold got off the Paris Opera House, they happened to see their predecessor who also got off the car.
King Ludwig I of Bavaria.
As for why it was the predecessor, of course it was because during the Great Revolution of 1848, Ludwig I sent troops to suppress the German nationalists in Munich. As a result, the German nationalists counterattacked and the people of Bavaria spontaneously formed the National Self-Defense.
Under duress, Ludwig was forced to pass the throne to his son Maximilian I. From that time on, he began to settle in Paris.
Since the coronation of Jerome Bonaparte as emperor, Ludwig I, the former king, has become a frequent visitor to the court.
When Ludwig I saw Jerome Bonaparte and Leopold stepping off the carriage, he was stunned for a moment, and then hurriedly ran towards Jerome Bonaparte.
The guards responsible for ensuring the safety of Grom Bonaparte and Crown Prince Leopold did not stop Ludwig I after seeing him.
Approaching Jerome Bonaparte, Ludwig I immediately saluted Jerome Bonaparte and said: "Your Majesty, I didn't expect to see you here!"
"What!" Jerome Bonaparte asked Ludwig I in a joking tone: "Does it mean that I can't come to the Paris Opera?"
"Of course not!" Ludwig I shook his head decisively.
"Stop talking about this!" Jerome Bonaparte said to Ludwig I: "The performance is about to begin!"
Jerome Bonaparte, Leopold and Ludwig I entered the Paris Opera House together. During this period, Jerome Bonaparte introduced Leopold and Ludwig to Ludwig I.
Vichy I and Leopold were officially acquainted.
After Jerome Bonaparte and others arrived at the Paris Opera House, the manager of the Opera House came to Jerome Bonaparte.
"Is the box ready?" Jérôme Bonaparte asked calmly.
"We have already prepared it for you!" the manager responded respectfully: "Your Majesty, please come with me!"
Under the guidance of the manager of the opera house, Jérôme Bonaparte and the other two arrived at a box covered with a bright red carpet and hung with rose-colored curtains.
Although the decoration of this box is very gorgeous, the interior is really simple.
There are only a few light blue upholstered chairs and a round table made of stone.
Apart from that, there is nothing else.
Jérôme and Bonaparte sat quietly on armchairs, waiting for the play to begin. After a while, the manager of the opera house appeared in Jérôme Bonaparte's box again.
This time he brought a fruit platter, a plate of snacks, a pot of black tea and three teacups to Jerome Bonaparte.
"The service is not bad!" Jérôme Bonaparte nodded with satisfaction, and then said lightly: "I hope your next drama will be as good as your service!"
"We are honored to receive your praise!" The manager looked at Jérôme Bonaparte humbly and replied, "Your Majesty, please rest assured that our drama will definitely satisfy you!"
"By the way, I haven't asked you yet whose work you are performing in this drama!" Jérôme Bonaparte asked casually.
"Your Majesty, this play is an adaptation of Mr. Victor Hugo's "Les Misérables"!" the manager replied to Jérôme Bonaparte.
Hearing the familiar name Victor Hugo, Jérôme Bonaparte's expression froze for a few seconds. He had not heard the name Victor Hugo for several years.
Unexpectedly, you can actually hear Victor Hugo's plays in the opera house.
Am I being too harsh on Hugo?
Jerome Bonaparte began to reflect on whether his original methods were too inhumane. At least Victor Hugo had indirectly helped his people.
Regardless of what Victor Hugo's purpose was in helping him, his original stance did benefit him.
Just when Jérôme Bonaparte was stunned, a cry came from his ears, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty!"
After reacting, Jérôme Bonaparte hurriedly asked: "What's wrong?"
"Your Majesty, the play is about to begin!" Leopold reminded Jérôme Bonaparte in a low voice.
Jérôme Bonaparte glanced at the actors who were slowly appearing on the stage, then turned his head and glanced at the manager who dared not leave. He waved his hand and replied to the manager: "Thank you for your hard work!"
The manager bowed to Jérôme Bonaparte and exited the box.
As time went by, Leopold and Ludwig I became more and more deeply involved, and Jerome Bonaparte gradually showed a trace of sleepiness on his face.
To be honest, this kind of drama is far inferior to the popcorn movies that came later.
That is to say, there is really no other interesting entertainment in this era, so I spend my time on drama.
Just as Jérôme Bonaparte's eyelids kept fighting, the whole venue suddenly burst into cheers.
The sudden cheers drove away Jerome Bonaparte's sleepiness, and Jerome Bonaparte immediately turned his attention to the stage.
At this time, a girl wearing a white dress appeared on the stage. The moment he saw the girl, Jérôme Bonaparte also felt slightly absent-minded.
"Oh God! She is like an elf living in the world!" Ludwig I, the "old gangster" sitting next to Jerome Bonaparte, couldn't help but sigh.
"That's right!" Crown Prince Leopold also nodded in agreement with Ludwig I's opinion.
The play continued to be performed, and Jérôme Bonaparte gradually became involved.
Time passed quickly and the drama slowly came to an end.
Looking at the unfinished expressions of Ludwig I and Leopold, an idea gradually emerged in Jerome Bonaparte's mind.
Maybe I need to learn from Cavour?
Thinking of this, Jerome Bonaparte found an excuse and left the box.
Then he issued an order to the plainclothes guards guarding the box, "Get the manager of the opera house to me immediately!"
"Yes!" The plainclothes guard did not dare to hesitate at all and hurriedly took action.
After a while, the manager of the Opera House appeared in front of Jérôme Bonaparte.
"Your Majesty, what are your orders?" the manager asked Jérôme Bonaparte.
"What was the name of the actress just now?" Jérôme Bonaparte asked the actress's name.
"Your Majesty, who are you talking about?" The manager asked after being stunned for a while.
At this moment, the second show began, this time the performer was Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet".
The "elf" who appeared in the last performance appeared on the stage again, and her appearance made everyone present cheer again.
"That's her!" Jérôme Bonaparte said, pointing to the people on the stage in the distance.
"Your Majesty, her name is Marigot Monroe!" the manager said to Jérôme Bonaparte with a proud look on his face.
"Monroe?" Jérôme Bonaparte had a slightly surprised look on his face, which reminded him of Marilyn Monroe.
But that sexy goddess was born in 1926, and it’s only 1855 now.
"Your Majesty, what's wrong?" the manager asked Jérôme Bonaparte curiously.
"Nothing!" Jérôme Bonaparte shook his head, and then asked the manager if he could meet with Miss Marigot after the play.
"If it were someone else, we might have to ask Miss Marigot for her opinion, but if it were your Majesty, I would like to see Miss Marigot very much!" the manager said flatteringly to Jérôme Bonaparte,
"Miss Marigot, the person I admire most is your Majesty!"
"Yes! I understand!" Jerome Bonaparte nodded.
At this moment, he felt a trace of guilt in his heart. He was taking advantage of his admirer.
Immediately afterwards, Jerome Bonaparte returned to the box.
Just before the end of the second play, the manager found Jérôme Bonaparte.
"I'm going out for a moment!" Jerome Bonaparte said to Ludwig I and Leopold.
"Your Majesty, Mademoiselle Marigot is waiting for your arrival backstage!" the manager whispered to Jérôme Bonaparte.
"Then let's go!" Jérôme Bonaparte followed the manager to the backstage.
Here, he saw Marigot Monroe.
"Your Majesty!" Marigot looked at the emperor in front of her with a hint of admiration.
"Hello, Mademoiselle Marigot!" Jérôme Bonaparte pretended to be indifferent and responded to Marigot Monroe.
However, the fire in his eyes betrayed him directly.
Jerome Bonaparte can bet that Marigot Monroe's appearance is considered top-notch in the entire opera circle!
"Your Majesty, if you don't think my status is low, you can call me directly!" Marigot Monroe said eagerly to Jerome Bonaparte.