Do Grand Duke Mikhail and Grand Duke Nicholas really care about the progress of the case and want to close it as soon as possible?
Definitely not, so are they anxious to return to St. Petersburg and enjoy life?
Of course not. In fact, these two think Kiev is a good place and their life is quite comfortable. Grand Duke Mikhail has grasped real power for the first time and is intoxicated. How can he want to leave?
Although Grand Duke Nicholas was not as happy as him, the beauties of Kievan Rus also had a unique flavor. Countless beauties took the initiative to touch his bed every day. There were no such happy days in St. Petersburg. After all, the beauties there were more willing to
Flatter his older brother instead of him.
Naturally, he didn't want to leave, so why did these two idiots speak out together? In fact, it was to put pressure on Count Rostovtsev. They hoped to use this to show their presence, enhance their status, and seek greater benefits.
Does Count Rostovtsev know what these two guys are thinking? Of course he knows it very well, and he is well aware of their little calculations. So he was not anxious or nervous at all, and answered calmly
:
"Do your two highnesses have any objections to the way I investigate the case?"
This question was so direct that the two guys immediately got into a fight. If they said they had any objections, then Count Rostovtsev would naturally ask: How do you want to investigate? How about I let you investigate?
never mind!
Grand Duke Nikolai and Grand Duke Mikhail really didn't dare to take this case, because they knew that this case was definitely not something they could handle directly. With their qualifications and prestige, they couldn't suppress the monsters in Kiev. As long as they dared
When they get started, the first person they explode is Archduke Constantine.
Their good second brother would probably report them to the Winter Palace immediately, saying that the two of them were acting recklessly and disrespecting the imperial envoy, and that they had an ulterior motive for turning against the guests.
Although this small report will not cause them any pain, a scolding will definitely not escape them. Because before leaving St. Petersburg, Nicholas I warned them not to try to directly interfere with Count Rostovtsev's actions.
Taking Count Rostovtsev as the leader, they wanted to see more and learn more. At most, they could report something inappropriate to Count Rostovtsev, but they would never be allowed to replace it.
This warning is very serious. Both Grand Duke Nicholas and Grand Duke Mikhail know about this case. Their fathers trust Count Rostovtsev more. They are only allowed to go as supervisors just in case.
If they dare to overstep their authority, Nicholas I will probably deal with them severely and let them know how terrible the anger of their old father is.
Of course, these two people are actually self-aware. The forces involved in this case are definitely not something that they can handle. As long as they really dare to take action, they will be taught by these behind-the-scenes bosses in minutes.
The idea of these two idiots is very pragmatic, that is, they try to hide behind the scenes and secretly flatter and lick Crown Prince Alexander and Count Uvarov.
But Count Rostovtsev just said that he was ready to pass the blame to them. Naturally, they did not dare to make any mistakes, so they could only reply with a smile: "You misunderstood, we are just a little anxious. This case has attracted the attention of the whole country, and it has been delayed for a long time."
The longer it takes, the more trouble it will get!”
Count Rostovtsev glanced at them without revealing any trace and said with a smile: "It is precisely because the whole country is paying attention that we need to be more careful and cautious when handling the case. We must investigate all aspects of the situation clearly and must not let others chew on us."
A chance for the tongue. Are you right?"
Grand Duke Nicholas and Grand Duke Mikhail were speechless for a while. Look at what they said. They couldn't refute them at all. What do you think they should do?
The two brothers looked at each other, both unwilling to give up. After struggling for a while, Grand Duke Nicholas asked carefully: "Count, have you made any breakthroughs recently? After all, my father has been paying attention to this case and often writes to ask.
We can’t say nothing about the situation, right?”
This is a good excuse. In fact, the fundamental purpose is to inquire about the progress of the case. In other words, they want to know if Count Rostovtsev has any latest discoveries. If so, they should make preparations early. They cannot be like Peter Barak and be confused.
So he went to jail.
It must be said that Count Rostovtsev's method of dealing with Peter Balak made Grand Duke Nikolai and Grand Duke Mikhail have lingering fears, because before, Count Rostovtsev had behaved indifferently, as if he didn't pay attention to that at all.
case.
But in the blink of an eye, he found out all the fatal things about the witnesses and physical evidence, and slapped Peter Barak to death without any chance of turning over. Such a method was both covert and deadly, which made him
Grand Duke Nicholas and Grand Duke Mikhail felt that they had to be on guard. If the unpredictable Count Rostovtsev threw another bomb, then they would have to be slapped on the horse's hooves, let alone please Crown Prince Alexander.
Can't go up.
Count Rostovtsev looked at Grand Duke Nicholas, his face was still calm and unperturbed, even a little confused, as if he thought Grand Duke Nicholas had asked a very stupid question.
He asked back: "Your Highness, I remember that I informed you of the latest case progress every day, right? Could it be that my secretary was slacking off and forgetting my orders?"
Grand Duke Nicholas was speechless again. Naturally, he received reports on the case every day, but he did not believe that kind of thing at all, because there was no sign of it when Count Rostovtsev engaged Peter Balak.
.But Peter Barak collapsed in the blink of an eye. Do you think that thing is credible?
But Grand Duke Nicholas cannot say clearly: "I don't believe the case report you gave! Don't fool me with that stuff, I want something more real!"
If he really said that, it would be equivalent to openly questioning Count Rostovtsev, and the consequences would be serious. He would not do this unless it was absolutely necessary.
As for Grand Duke Mikhail, his thoughts are actually similar. Although he has a stronger desire to curry favor with Crown Prince Alexander, he will not openly challenge Count Rostovtsev unless he has to.
So he looked at Count Rostovtsev and then at Grand Duke Nicholas, moved his lips but said nothing in the end.
Grand Duke Nicholas was a little bit stuck. He laughed twice to hide his guilt, and then said with a smile: "You misunderstood, I have received a briefing on the case, but it was too brief, and many details are not clear...