It's early May, and the weather is gradually getting hotter. Nymphenburg Palace, located on the outskirts of Munich, has also ushered in the most beautiful time of the year.
This Baroque-style palace is gorgeous and elegant in shape, and the decoration is also very detailed. It covers a vast garden, and it is beautiful with lakes and mountains, and it is a beautiful scenery of southern Germany.
Every summer, the Wittelsbach royal family will leave the palace in the center of Munich and come to this quiet and beautiful place to spend the summer. At this time, Nymphenburg Palace will also sweep away the usual silence and become a noisy upper-class palace. Social communication place.
It was at this time that the king would quietly come here with his courtiers, entourage, and mistresses to spend this leisurely time.
After all, the monarchs of the Wittelsbach family have always been known for their enjoyment, and the current King Ludwig I is of course indeed a very happy king. Since he inherited his father's throne in 1825, he has begun Throughout his romantic and romantic career in power, he was an easy-going man. While enjoying the glory and wealth, he also did not forget to use his romantic affairs to add a bit more talk to his citizens.
This year, however, the situation is slightly different.
But this year, King Ludwig I of Bavaria came a little earlier. He arrived at Nymphenburg with only a few of his close friends before the busy people who filled the capital gathered at the summer palace.
The reason why he did this was of course to receive an important guest.
To be precise, it was to receive an important guest who might bring a crown to his family.
The special status of this guest did not allow him to receive him with great fanfare. Even just thinking about how to receive him gave the king a headache. However, whenever he thought about the fact that a crown might inadvertently fall from his hands to his home, On his head, he will never have a headache again.
No matter what kind of guest he is, as long as he can bring a crown, he is a good guest.
Although he knew clearly that the Greek crown did not actually bring much benefit, the crown was still a crown after all, and it was enough to satisfy the vanity of this thousand-year-old aristocratic family.
At the same time that King Ludwig I arrived at Nymphenburg Palace, Aigron and his party also arrived quietly, ending this not-too-distant journey.
As soon as they got off the carriage, Aigron and Teresa were respectfully welcomed into the king's reception hall by the palace attendants.
King Ludwig I was very fond of collecting, and there were luxurious furnishings and precious works of art everywhere along the way. However, Aigron's expression remained as usual. It was not until he saw the king that he was slightly moved.
This king is probably in his early forties now. He is wearing a formal suit, has somewhat fluffy hair, a mustache, a ruddy complexion, and a smile that is typical of people with an easy-going personality. He is quite approachable.
And his broad forehead and his scrutinizing eyes from time to time reveal a bit of the agility of a person in power.
"It's an honor to meet you, His Majesty the King -" Agron and Teresa both saluted the king.
"I'm very happy to meet you who are so famous -" The king smiled and nodded without putting on airs. Instead, he walked in front of the young couple and looked them up and down with friendly eyes.
"Oh! What a beautiful couple!" He nodded approvingly, "Sure enough, the heroes and heroines of legendary stories have to have outstanding looks to meet people's expectations!"
This unexpected exclamation surprised both Aigron and Teresa. However, considering that the king has always had a reputation for doing unexpected things, and his attitude was very friendly, the two of them just accepted it.
I don’t think I’m disobedient.
"Thank you for your compliment." Aigron took the initiative to express his gratitude. "Your Majesty, you have a beautiful country. From the first day I came to Bavaria, I was very satisfied with the scenery of this country, and came to Ningxia
After visiting Finburg Palace, I found that I was a little jealous of you... It is truly a blessing to live here."
"Your Excellency, you are going too far!" The king quickly waved his hands to show humility, but judging from his expression, he was indeed very happy and very proud. "You and your wife are our distinguished guests. Since you like it here,
If you don’t mind that our place is simple, you can have fun and enjoy the scenery. As a landowner, I should do my best to entertain you and your wife——"
Before the meeting, the king and his confidants had already discussed how to call the young man. After thinking about it, Duke Lechstadt became the least offensive title - after all, the Austrian official
It is safest to not take back this title.
"That would be the best." Aigron had no intention of refusing, because he originally wanted to stay in Bavaria for a while. "Because of Her Highness Sophie, I have always had a good impression of Bavaria, and my sworn brother
Prince Eugene has also been taken care of by your family, for which I am even more grateful..."
"Yes, Prince Eugene is an admirable hero. His character is beyond words. Not only does my father like him, I also respect him very much." When he said this, King Ludwig I suddenly
He looked a little sad again, "Hey, it's a pity that he had a bad fate and left us early... If he were still here today, how happy he would be when he saw you!"
After he uttered this sigh, Aigron couldn't help but feel a little sad.
Perhaps seeing Aigron's mood, King Ludwig laughed again, "Although it is a pity that you have lost that brother, our country still likes you and is willing to entertain you. If you don't dislike it, you
You can treat me as your elder brother——"
Although he was 25 years older than Aigron, King Ludwig still did not put on airs and his attitude was quite cordial, even a little too warm.
On the one hand, this is because he wants to please the young people and ensure that his family can obtain the throne of Greece; on the other hand, he does not have any hatred towards the Bonaparte family.
It is true that Wittelsbach had no hatred for Napoleon.
At that time, it was with the help of Napoleon that Bavaria was upgraded from an electorate to a kingdom, and Maximilian I, the father of King Ludwig I, became the "founding king".
At the same time, Emperor Napoleon dismembered the Holy Roman Empire and then formed the Rhine Confederation, allowing Bavaria to get rid of Austria's long-term suppression and become a German power that could not be ignored.
Because of gratitude for Napoleon's "favor", Bavaria was also quite loyal to Emperor Napoleon. Under the emperor's arrangement, King Maximilian I married his eldest daughter, Princess Auguste, to the emperor in January 1806.
His adopted son, Prince Eugène de Beauharnais, Viceroy of Italy.
Then, Bavaria fought hard behind the French Empire and participated in many wars. It was not until the Battle of Leipzig in 1813 that Bavaria was forced to abandon the emperor due to the desperate situation. Of course, this was human nature, and the emperor himself had nothing to do with it.
Complain.
Even after the destruction of the empire, King Maximilian I was still kind to his son-in-law Eugène. In 1814, after the fall of Italy, Eugène and Auguste brought their children to Munich. The king warmly received them and also
The title of Duke Eugen Leuchtenberg was specially granted to allow him to continue to maintain his noble status - in contrast, Prince Jerome, Napoleon's brother who married the Princess of Württemberg, was directly expelled by the king after defecting to the king.
gone.
Prince Eugene also spent the rest of his quiet and peaceful life in Bavaria until his death in 1824.
It was under the protection of Eugène that Chanel settled down in Bavaria, and finally came to Schönbrunn Palace as a maid following Princess Sophie who was married to Austria.
Although Bavaria was forced by the current situation to turn its back on the Bonaparte family and the empire, they did not have any emotional hatred.
Even considering that Aiglon is Prince Eugene's adopted brother, they actually have a bit of a romantic relationship.
——Perhaps this is why Sophie was so kind to herself as soon as she came to Schonbrunn Palace?
I don't know why, but since arriving in Bavaria, the image of Sophie has always popped up in his mind. Maybe this is because Sophie has expressed her homesickness in front of him many times.
At this moment, I am in her hometown, and I don’t know how she will feel when she knows the news...?
Aiglon stopped his thoughts in time and returned his energy to dealing with Sophie's brother Wang.
"Thank you for being so kind to me." He said kindly to the other party. "You know, I am not very lucky. Fate has dealt me many blows mercilessly. I am very happy that I have found so much comfort in your country.
,Thank you, Your Majesty."
Of course Ludwig couldn't tell what "comfort" Egeron meant, but he was very happy to see this young man treating himself. "Don't worry, we are different from others, we respect our
Guests, you can enjoy your trip here.”
After finishing speaking, he waved to Aiglon and Theresa, "I know you two are tired from the journey, so I won't bother you too much today. Come, I will take you to visit Nymphenburg, and then you will
Go and have a good rest——"
Aigron probably also understood the king's intention.
He did not want to directly enter into negotiations for the Greek throne at the beginning, but wanted to play the emotional card and get closer to Aiglon first.
His plan was probably that as long as he was entertained enough to make himself happy, everything would fall into place naturally.
As nobles, they always have to be decent and pretend not to be in a hurry even if they want something. This is quite normal.
And Aigron is indeed very satisfied with what he did.
So, he and Theresa followed the king and visited this magnificent palace together, admiring the collections collected by previous kings and King Ludwig I himself.
It has to be said that the king is indeed a fan of art. When he introduced those precious works of art, he was very familiar with them, which aroused a lot of interest in Aigron and Theresa, who originally just planned to socialize, and participated in the conversation from time to time.
, the guests and hosts enjoyed themselves, and the atmosphere was quite harmonious.
However, there was one thing that Aiglon and Theresa found a little strange. While the king was chatting, he would occasionally keep his eyes on Theresa, as if he was hesitant to speak.
Although this king does have a reputation for being romantic, he is not a second-generation ancestor who can't move when he sees a beautiful woman. He has received a complete royal education since he was a child. Logically speaking, he should not behave in such a rude manner.
"Your Majesty the King, do you have anything to tell me?" After talking for a while, Teresa couldn't bear it anymore, so she asked the king, "If you have any orders, just tell me, don't worry."
"Actually...actually..." King Ludwig, who had always been eloquent, suddenly felt a little embarrassed. After hesitating for a moment, he finally made up his mind.
Then, he looked at Teresa with a sincere attitude. "My beautiful Princess Teresa, can you allow me to let the painter leave a portrait of you here...?"
Theresa's expression changed, a little baffled.
"Please don't think too much, I just... just have some interest. After seeing a rare beauty, I want to leave a portrait. I have no other intention." The king quickly explained, "If you think you mind, just treat me as a portrait."
It would have been better if I didn’t say anything…!”
I see……
Aigron understood.
Although the king's words sounded like a joke, he recalled that the king did have this hobby.
Historically, he left a total of 36 portraits of beauties in this gallery. The ages of these women range from teenagers to twenties, and their identities include royal princesses, nobles, and commoners, but they are all well-mannered.
,beauty.
Of course, not every one of these beauties has a relationship with him. Only two or three of them are sure to have had sexual intercourse with him. The others were simply invited by Ludwig I to leave portraits - the king did this.
, rather than satisfying the collecting habit, it is better to say that this romantic king is pursuing "beauty" itself. He hopes to see "beauty" stay in the moment forever.
On the original historical line, until the 21st century, visitors to Nymphenburg Palace can still admire these portraits in the corridor.
In a sense, he did succeed. Although these beauties have faded away in the long river of time, the most beautiful period of their lives, as well as their names, have been retained by these portraits for two hundred years.
——If nothing happens, we can stay here for another few hundred years.
Although this hobby is a bit strange, it is definitely not evil.
It can even be said that His Majesty the King is truly a wonderful man.
In other words, the kings of the Wittelsbach family are indeed a bit unique.
His grandson, King Ludwig II, was deposed by the Bavarian government because of his mental illness and extravagant spending, but he left Neuschwanstein Castle as a masterpiece.
Aiglon looked at the king again, and now he was looking at him expectantly, as if he was eager to convince Theresa.
It seems that as soon as he saw that Teresa was a rare beauty, he couldn't restrain his artistic desire.
"Teresa, as guests, it's okay for us to share the host's worries for once." Aigron said with a smile, "Besides, I also really want to see your portrait stay in the world..."
Before King Ludwig could thank him, Aigron added another sentence.
"Your Majesty the King, after you finish the painting, can you also leave one for me?"
"Of course! Of course!" King Ludwig agreed repeatedly.
"...You guys...okay!" Teresa was angry and funny, but she still agreed.
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