Struggle in Russia

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When Samuel was teaching Gelsen, Li Xiao, who was far away in Weimar, finally met his cheap aunt Maria Pavlovna.

He is very unfamiliar with this cheap aunt Li Xiao or the original Andrei Konstantinovich. Because this aunt not only lives in Weimar all year round, but rarely returns to Russia. And even if he returned to Russia, Li Xiao would not be able to see him, because Nicholas I did not welcome this nephew to the Winter Palace as a guest.

What's more, the royal family is already indifferent, and since they haven't seen each other all year round, they naturally don't have any feelings. The only thing that comforted Li Xiao was that his cheap aunt was still willing to see him, which was a bit rare to be honest.

Why do you say that? Because Li Xiao came to Weimar under a false identity this time, Maria Pavlovna could completely avoid seeing her. If she did, she might offend her younger brother Nicholas I.

"Andre, why did you get involved in these things?"

As soon as we met, Maria Pavlovna began to question Li Xiao. Probably in her opinion, Li Xiao shouldn't run errands for Duke Alexander, it's too demeaning.

If you were someone else, you would be more or less dissatisfied if you met your aunt whom you hadn't seen for many years, and you were taught a lesson as soon as you met. But Li Xiao was different, he wasn't angry, or he didn't show his emotions on his face.

Instead, he replied honestly and restrainedly: "I'm sorry for worrying you. As you know, my situation in China is not particularly good. If I don't find a way to find a job for myself, I'm afraid I won't even be able to survive. Go down. No matter what, I can't lose my father's face and let people outside see it as a joke."

While talking about Li Xiao, he was observing the expression of this cheap aunt. The skin on her face was loose and drooped down when she was over sixty years old. Even with a thick foundation, she could still see pitted spots.

Because of acne, Maria Pavlovna's appearance was not high since she was a child. Of course, it is more likely that her grandmother Catherine the Great was not a beauty in the first place, so she didn't inherit anything. Beauty genes.

Anyway, the former Grand Duchess and the current Grand Duchess look very ordinary, and even more so when she gets older, and she has inherited the gene that Russian women tend to gain weight. She looks like a wine barrel in her sixties.

It's just that although Maria Pavlovna is not good-looking, her heart is not too bad. She also sighed for Li Xiao's explanation: "Nicholas is still so stubborn, no matter how you say it is a second Brother's son, even if what Second Brother did back then was a bit shocking, but how many years have passed, there is nothing he can't let go of."

Li Xiao knew that his first move was the right move,

His honest attitude should make the old lady accept him initially, and as long as he doesn't take the initiative to die, he should be able to pass the test.

Maria Pavlovna muttered a few more words, most of which were about the domestic situation, such as the status of several nephews and nieces, but she didn't ask much about her precious brother Nicholas I. It can be seen that she didn't really like Nicholas I very much. But this is also easy to understand, as for Nicholas I's weird, paranoid and rigid personality, few people would like him.

What's more, Maria Pavlovna and Nicholas I had very different personalities. One was obsessed with being a military judge and consolidating the imperial power, while the other was fond of art and music. It can be said that one is staid and the other lively. Lively, it's strange that two people with such completely different personalities can have a good relationship.

It's just that Li Xiao still underestimated him as a cheap aunt, because as long as she was born in the royal family, no matter how naive and innocent she is, she still has two brushes. For example, Maria Pavlovna immediately changed the subject and asked road:

"I know your situation is not easy, but it's too reckless to get involved in such things rashly. What will your uncle think if he finds out? Don't you mean to make trouble for yourself!"

Without waiting for Li Xiao to explain, she continued to teach: "And you also involved the Grand Duke, you are not unaware that the political situation in Prussia is very unstable, your cousin and her cousin-in-law have just returned from England, everything is unknown , what should I do if something happens indiscriminately at this time?"

Li Xiao sighed in his heart, he knew the power of the royal woman, her aunt was also a shrewd character, if you look at what he said, it seemed like he was trying to teach him how to do things. But in fact, the meaning behind the words was that he hoped that he would not involve their family when he was working for Duke Alexander, and that he was trying to find out what his intentions were when he went to find Prince William.

Fortunately, Li Xiao is not a rookie either, he replied respectfully with a smile: "You are worrying too much, it is precisely because the situation in Prussia is unstable, and then Duke Alexander heard that His Royal Highness Prince William has just returned to Prussia, so he wants me to go there on his behalf. Greetings. After all, Prussia is an important ally of our country, the sudden incident caught us off guard, and we are deeply sorry for not being able to provide any help to His Royal Highness."

Li Xiao paused for a moment, and before Maria Pavlovna could react, he said, "Now that His Royal Highness has returned to China, the Duke hopes to strengthen contact and communication with His Highness. After all, whether it is Prussia or Austria, rebellious parties are still rampant. It is necessary to agree on how to suppress the rebels. Then our two countries can work together to overcome this crisis."

Maria Pavlovna stared at Li Xiao's face, especially staring at his eyes and exerting constant pressure. She thought that someone should be immature and could not withstand her oppression, but the result was Let her down, someone handles it seamlessly, as shrewdly as a skilled old diplomat.

This made her both disappointed and surprised. Although she didn't go back to Russia often, she still heard some news about Li Xiao. At least the previous news about Li Xiao said that this kid was cowardly and incompetent. But how do you feel about it today? Doesn't taste good. If this is called useless, then what is called useful?

Maria Pavlovna knew that there must be something wrong with her inherent impression, and she probably couldn't believe a single word of the rumors about someone in the country, so she immediately adjusted her strategy, and she was no longer so aggressive. With a smile, he said gently:

"Okay, that's good. I don't understand state affairs. Your uncle is getting older and his body is not as good as before. He can't do much and doesn't have the energy... You can handle these things according to your own needs. Anyway, it's safe. Just don't make any trouble at all..."

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