"I have decided to build an house for the name of the LORD my God, just as the LORD promised my father David: I will make your son sit on your throne in your place, and he will build a house for my name."
After some boudoir teasing and ear-to-ear chatting, the young couple became interested. They were so entangled in each other that they couldn't explain their love. They struggled until midnight before falling asleep.
No one disturbed them at dawn, and Chanel came to wake them up only after breakfast.
After the boy and girl changed their clothes and washed themselves, they returned to the restaurant.
And grandma looked at them with a smile on her face.
"Good morning, children."
From her slightly teasing smile, Teresa guessed that her grandmother knew what happened last night, but now she was used to her position as a wife, so her face had been "trained" a lot thicker, so she was only slightly
A little embarrassed, he chatted and ate normally with Letizia.
And Aigron was feeling refreshed at the moment because of last night's entanglement. He ate quickly, and then asked his grandmother about interesting places in Rome. He and Teresa came to Rome mainly to meet the Pope.
, but to stay for such a long time, and to wait for news from His Majesty the Pope, is to be idle. It is better to travel around the city of Rome with the newlywed wife, which can be regarded as the last regret.
Teresa had long longed for Rome, a city with a glorious history. Now that she had the opportunity to see it in person, and with Aigron by her side, she was naturally overjoyed.
"If you want to travel, then you have come to the right place. Rome is the city with the most ancient monuments in Europe." Letizia said to her grandson and grandson-in-law with a generous smile, "There are many places to go, and there are enough
You’ve been watching this for a long time, so where do you want to start?”
In fact, Teresa had already considered this question, so she immediately answered her grandmother. "Let's start with the Pantheon... I have always wanted to see this legendary building."
As we all know, the Pantheon is the most exquisite and best-preserved among the magnificent buildings of the ancient Roman era. Teresa has always been fond of Greek and Roman culture and classical art, so she chose the Pantheon as her first choice.
The station is naturally a matter of course.
"The Pantheon? That is indeed a beautiful place." Letizia doesn't know anything about Greek, Roman or classical art, but even for her aesthetics, this magnificent building is shocking enough, so she doesn't have any other ideas.
Opinion, "Well, I'll let our servants here lead the way. As for us old guys, we won't follow you and irritate your eyes... My children, I wish you enjoy your rare leisure and have fun."
"Thank you, grandma." Aigron thanked his grandmother and kissed her on the cheek.
"Seeing you happy makes me happier than when good things happen to me." The old woman also kissed her precious grandson, "My dear grandson, you have done a great job. Keep working hard!"
Eggron knew what his grandmother meant by 'keep trying', and he was too embarrassed to reply, so he left with Teresa.
The newlyweds got into the carriage, and then, led by the servants, drove towards the Pantheon. It was the first time in their lives that they appreciated the architecture and scenery of Rome, so not only Theresa, but also Aiglon was also attracted by everyone.
The square and the church attract the eye.
In addition to the monuments from the Roman Empire two thousand years ago, after the Christian Church ruled Rome and until the Renaissance, a large number of magnificent or exquisite buildings, palaces, libraries, etc. were also built, which were enough for the two of them.
Feast your eyes.
No one along the way was curious about the pair of boys and girls looking around. After all, there were too many tourists coming to Rome from all over Europe to see the world. They were not strange at all. At most, some people came because of their outstanding looks.
Just look at it a few times.
Soon, they arrived at the door of the Pantheon.
Due to the erosion of time, the appearance of this magnificent building is a little gray. At this moment, standing under its front pillars and looking up, you can only see empty wooden beams. After the servant's explanation, it turned out that in the 16th century, it was
The Roman Church decided to rebuild St. Peter's Basilica. Pope Urban VIII at the time removed the gilded bronze plates from the ceiling of the porch and melted them down to build the canopy of the main altar of St. Peter's Basilica. He also used the remaining
It is a pity that some cannons were cast out of bronze and wasted.
However, it is a blessing that the main building of the Pantheon can be preserved until now... Compared to the Parthenon, which was destroyed and dilapidated, its current condition is already very good, perhaps because of its grandeur.
It's so majestic and majestic that even the church can't help but secretly admire it.
With awe-inspiring feelings, Agron and Teresa walked in together.
The hall is very empty, filled with exquisite reliefs and statues, and all the light sources come from the circular gap in the dome above.
Aiglon slowly raised his head. At this time, the sunlight was pouring down from the gap, like a light pillar connecting the heaven and the human world. On the dome, the murals and sculptures seemed to be shining.
This is the place where Roman architectural art reached its peak. Even a layman, facing this scene, can't help but be shocked by its beauty, and then reflect on the glory and magnificence of Roman civilization through this beauty.
No wonder that since the fall of Rome, almost every country in Europe has considered itself the heir of Rome. For them, Rome is civilization itself and an unquestionable symbol.
Those European monarchs were also proud of Rome. Charlemagne came to Rome for his coronation; Otto I established the Holy Roman Empire; even Napoleon, who was known as the protector of the revolution, was also a persistent fan of Rome.
It is undeniable that during the long period of Rome's republic and empire, it may have been cruel, it may have been tyrannical, and it may have committed all the crimes in the world, but this is not surprising, all empires have committed these crimes.
But after years of refinement, it has left behind the most magnificent civilizational relics, which are enough to make everyone sad. This is what makes it unique.
Rome is no longer there, and it will never be reappeared in the future, but its glorious history will remain in the world forever with these relics, and will be worshiped and admired by the world.
"Teresa." Agron suddenly said softly.
"Huh?" Teresa, who had been admiring the sculptures, was awakened and looked at her husband next to her curiously.
"I was once the king of Rome." Aegron said in a strange tone. "I think that when my father gave me this title, he definitely did not have the king of Rome in mind, but expected me to become the king of Rome.
The inheritor of civilization and spirit. Isn’t it interesting to think about it? He looked under the pyramid for four thousand years, but in the end he believed that all glory belonged to Rome after all, and gave his son to it..."
"Yes, I think so." Teresa nodded lightly.
Then, she looked at the light on the dome, and then whispered to the young man, "I think that in addition to conquest, Rome also had a tireless pursuit of true knowledge. When the Romans lost these, the empire would die."
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"After they accepted Christianity?" Eggron joked.
"How could you say such blasphemous words here!" Teresa became anxious upon hearing this. "Obviously it was wealth and corruption that ruined it. Christianity is just the spirit they found after their mental depravity and they sought medical treatment in a hurry.
It's just medicine... Maybe this medicine couldn't save Rome's life, but at least it can't be blamed for Rome's demise..."
"Okay, don't be angry, Teresa, I was just joking..." Aigron touched his wife's face.
"You can't just make such a joke." Teresa glanced at him, "Don't forget, we will see the Pope soon. If you inadvertently show such a playful smile, God knows how it will end..."
"So I have to rely on my good wife to check things out and smooth things over for me..." Aigron snickered, and then kissed her cheek.
That's right, Agron will also bring Teresa with him when he meets the Pope.
Firstly, Teresa is the princess of the Habsburg family, and His Majesty the Pope cannot not care about this status, so the talks will not collapse; secondly, Teresa is a beautiful girl, and the men are in the beautiful
In front of girls, he will subconsciously adopt a more friendly posture.
Teresa is also well aware of her role as a "lubricant", so she will be respectful to His Majesty the Pope and reflect her piety as a member of the Habsburg family, while constantly emphasizing herself.
She and her husband stand together completely, advancing and retreating together.
This couple is in love with each other, and they have no reservations about each other. They are consistent in their advances and retreats. It is really rare. But I wonder if their close relationship will create rifts in the test of time? When faced with the unpredictable obstacles of fate,
, would they still be willing to give to each other unreservedly like they are today?
This question may not even be answered by the gods in the Pantheon.
Aigron and Teresa stopped whispering, and then continued to admire the Pantheon.
In 609 AD, the "Roman Emperor" who had moved the capital to Constantinople dedicated the Pantheon to the then Roman Pope Boniface IV, who renamed it the "Cathedral of Our Lady and Martyrs"
", which is also the official name of the Pantheon today.
Because the Roman Church also made some Christian modifications to the Pantheon, Catholic saints are enshrined in shrines on the four walls of the hall, and there are also multiple altars in the hall.
After the central altar, there are the "Cross Altar" and the "Stone Statue of the Virgin" altar, and below the latter is a sarcophagus tomb.
Aiglon and Teresa's eyes stopped on a sculpture. This sculpture was the Virgin Mary holding the Son in her hands.
This is the tomb of Raphael, a great master of the Renaissance. Raphael’s most painted and favorite subject during his lifetime was the image of the Virgin.
Raphael's sarcophagus is also engraved with the famous saying: When you are alive, nature will be eclipsed; when you are gone, nature will be devastated. This is an inscription written for him by his good friend, Archbishop Benbow.
To praise an artist with such words is the pinnacle of excellence.
This shows the Roman Church's love for this artist.
Aiglon and Teresa walked around the Pantheon, admiring the classical architecture and the artistic works of the Christian church, and time continued to pass.
Although it was silent, they seemed to be able to feel the silent screams inside.
Rome is dead, its gods have perished, and all that remains in the city are the remnants of the past, inherited and transformed by a religious church they once despised.
Like the Pantheon, history itself is constantly being destroyed and rebuilt, constantly melted and forged, and politics and society and even political institutions themselves are constantly changing, suddenly rising and dying.
But no matter how many things time destroys, human beings are still there, and their pursuit of beauty, glory and splendor, and those exquisite arts will never be extinguished.
It is precisely because of these that human beings can achieve useful civilization and human history has value.
Eggron knew that he and his wife, and even all his contemporaries, would also be destroyed by time, but they would also become part of history.
He was willing to spend the rest of his life fulfilling the expectations his father had placed on him when he gave him the glorious and heavy title of "King of Rome".
After all, people always need meaning in life, right?
Time passed slowly, and their tour came to an end. Aigron breathed in the slightly humid and stuffy air in the Pantheon, and then hugged his wife.
"Teresa, we want to leave a grander legacy than this, and I also want future generations to praise your name and mine... Otherwise, what's the point of our efforts?"
"Yes, Your Highness, I think so too." Teresa nodded lightly.
"I know what I say now is a bit ridiculous, and even a bit fanciful, but I hope that one day, the world will be amazed by everything we have done for the progress of civilization." Aigron said slightly seriously, "We are going to hold a world expo.
And then by presiding over it in the name of the two of us, we will give our people the opportunity to boast of their achievements in industry and civilization, and also let them see the most exquisite achievements in the world. We can change the whole look of Paris.
Let it also become an eternal city... My dear, we can definitely do it."
"Yes, dear... I believe so too." Teresa smiled slightly, and then kissed her husband's cheek tenderly to reward his ambition.
She just liked seeing His Highness like this.
She also believes that His Highness will be able to do it in the future, even though these words currently sound like nothing more than the wild thoughts of a young man.
"We are working hard for this." Aigron replied.
Then, the two people left this magnificent temple hand in hand.
In the next few days, Aigron and Teresa continued to visit the city of Rome, feasting their eyes as tourists and enjoying rare leisure time.
And just a few days later, he finally received the good news from his uncle that His Majesty the Pope was about to visit his uncle's house.