Did old Adlerberg really care and protect Empress Alexandra Feodorovna so much?
Definitely not. For an old fox like him, there will never be love without reason. Every move he makes has deep meaning, and the same goes for approaching and caring for the queen.
Being a good friend of the Queen was of great benefit to him. Although the Queen's political influence on Nicholas I was negligible, certain words at certain times were extremely effective. When old Adlerberg wanted to arrange something
When plotting, he would always have a good chat with the queen and subtly instill some opinions into the queen.
This move is very useful. There are countless unlucky people who have fallen to old Adlerberg's move. For example, today, the old man also came with a mission. But he is not in a hurry, he is best at this kind of move.
It's a subtle little move, basically the kind that leaves no trace.
"Your Highness, you don't look very good. Have you had insomnia again?"
Alexandra Feodorovna had a hard time not sleeping. During the day she had to endure the cheating husband Nicholas I, and she still had to stay alone at night. Nicholas I, who was a soldier, had never been with him.
The queen had the habit of sleeping together, always sleeping on a camp bed in the study. This undoubtedly made the queen even more lonely at night, and naturally she couldn't sleep well.
"Hey," the queen sighed, "who says it's not the case?"
Old Adlerberg smiled and said: "I recently found out about an Eastern secret recipe that has a miraculous effect on insomnia. Would you like to try it?"
The queen didn't show any particular interest, because she also knew the root cause of her sleeping problem and that taking medicine or whatever didn't help at all.
Old Adlerberg is not actually here to sell medicine, he is just looking for a reason to talk.
"I sent it to you. The effect is good. The main reason is that it tastes very good. There is no herbal taste at all. It doesn't feel like taking medicine at all, but like drinking honey..."
"I suggest you give it a try. As you know, elderly people like me don't sleep well, especially when state affairs are heavy. I can't fall asleep just looking at those documents..."
"For example, recently, the Admiralty has been in a lot of trouble, and I am exhausted to cope with it. If it weren't for that secret recipe, I would have been exhausted and could only write to His Majesty to submit my resignation."
Alexandra Feodorovna was a little careless at first, but after hearing about the commotion in the Admiralty, she immediately paid great attention. For a woman like her, her husband no longer does too much.
There is so much to hope for, and the focus of attention is all on the children and grandchildren.
She knew that Grand Duke Constantine was the head of the Admiralty. When she heard that the Admiralty was causing trouble, she immediately became worried about her son. Because she knew Nicholas I's bad temper too well. He was not really a loving father, no matter what.
Whether it was Crown Prince Alexander or Grand Duke Constantine, as long as he was dissatisfied, repairs were inevitable.
Alexandra Feodorovna did not want her son to suffer. She was very worried that if the matter at the Admiralty got into trouble, Grand Duke Constantine would end badly, so she immediately asked with great concern:
"What's going on with the Admiralty again? Is it difficult?"
Old Adlerberg felt a little proud. He understood the Queen's thoughts so well that he easily took the bait. Let's watch his performance next!
"It's not an ordinary thorny issue!" Old Adlerberg replied, pretending to be frightened. "Sometimes, some young people secretly and publicly circulated banned books. For this, His Majesty was furious and punished a large number of people, including Prince Menshikov.
You have all been forced to suspend your duties for review. Now you are being questioned in the third department!"
Alexandra Feodorovna was immediately startled. She had never cared much about politics, and Nicholas I did not allow her to care. The tyrannical emperor treated the queen like a canary.
He was raised in the palace as usual, and apart from having to worry about food and clothing, the queen was not allowed to interfere with anything else.
So she didn't know the truth of the matter. When she heard that even a big shot like Menshikov was involved, she subconsciously thought that the matter was very serious.
She couldn't wait to ask: "What about Kostya? Is he involved?"
The queen was really worried about her sons, fearing that they would be punished by their domineering father again. She was already a little restless and had no intention of watching any more dramas. She wanted to fly back to the Winter Palace immediately and call Grand Duke Constantine to greet him.
Old Adlerberg laughed secretly in his heart, but he acted very realistically on his face. He replied with a concerned look: "Grand Duke Constantine is not implicated. After all, he is just the assistant to the Minister of the Navy."
, Prince Menshikov must be responsible for such a big case in the Navy."
"His Excellency the Grand Duke is fine, but now all the official duties of the Navy Department are on his shoulders. It is really not easy for him to bear a heavy burden at such a young age!"
This made Alexandra Feodorovna feel at ease a lot. As long as her son was okay and was not punished by Nicholas I, her heart would fall back into her stomach. But I heard that Grand Duke Constantine was under great pressure.
Big, I couldn't help but feel a little resentful.
"Who says it isn't? That child is still so young and has to bear the pressure of the entire navy. Isn't it too difficult?"
Looking at the frowning queen, old Adlerberg couldn't help but laugh out loud: You, a mother, really don't understand your son. The grand duke doesn't think it's difficult for him, but he is extremely happy.
Woolen cloth!
Old Adlerberg continued his performance: "You are absolutely right. It is really not easy for Grand Duke Constantine. You don't know that the Admiralty is full of thieves and they are notoriously cunning... They
I have deceived His Excellency Prince Menshikov. Now Grand Duke Constantine is so innocent and has no scheming... I am really worried about him, really worried that he will suffer the consequences of those thieves!"
Alexandra Feodorovna's heart suddenly rose again, and she froze on the spot with a frown. All she could think about was Grand Duke Constantine being tricked by various villains.
Scenes of teasing and making things difficult.
"Does Your Majesty know?" she asked worriedly.
Old Adlerberg replied sympathetically: "Of course your Majesty knows. But Your Majesty the Queen, you also know your Majesty's temper. He has always been resolute and courageous. He does not take such villains seriously at all. He always
He thinks that his sons are as determined and courageous as him and are not afraid of difficulties..."
The queen covered her lips, with distress written all over her face, because old Adlerberg was right. She knew that Nicholas I had that temper and was always too harsh on boys. Her poor children...