Duke Alexander did not dare to underestimate old Adlerberg at all.
The old fox has indeed been in a bit of a downturn in recent years, but his fundamentals have remained intact. With the contacts and relationships he has built over the years, there is no problem at all in trying to smooth things over with Li Xiao, especially if Li Xiao’s excuses for finding trouble are not particularly sufficient.
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Since this old fox can obviously settle everything by himself, why does he come to find him?
Duke Alexander immediately realized that there was a problem. This old fox might have an ulterior motive!
However, he was not in a hurry, and just went with him slowly. He didn't believe that this old fox wouldn't show off his tricks.
He smiled and replied: "I think you are too worried. The matter is over and has been successfully resolved... Grand Duke Andrei does not seem to be an unreasonable person... Even if he is unreasonable,
, but you have to pay attention to the impact, right? With so many pairs of eyes in St. Petersburg staring at him, he shouldn’t dare to do anything out of the ordinary! You’d better relax!”
Old Adlerberg replied with a grimace: "But if you are not afraid of 10,000, just be afraid of the worst! What if the Grand Duke feels unhappy when he recalls that incident?"
Duke Alexander chuckled in his heart and thought to himself: Are you still pretending to be like that? It seems that you are really afraid and there is really nothing you can do about it. If you are really so worried, then just come to apologize or apologize. Anyway, you guys
Neither the father nor the son are face-conscious people, so it doesn't matter if they lose some people!
Of course, he would not say this: "Then what do you mean by coming to me?"
Old Adlerberg finally waited for this sentence. Although Duke Alexander's tone was still a little far from what he wanted, he had already made his words clear. If he continued to hesitate, they could just ignore him.
So it’s not perfect if it’s not perfect. It’s indeed a bit unrealistic and even overestimating one’s capabilities when dealing with a man like Duke Alexander.
His face was full of pleading, and he said eagerly: "I heard that you have a good relationship with Grand Duke Andrei, so I hope you can put in a good word for me, so that the Grand Duke will not forget that the villain is too high-minded!"
Duke Alexander became even more surprised. He didn't believe that Li Xiao had the ability to embarrass the old fox in front of him. The other way around was more likely.
In that case, why is this old fox so humble? Did something happen today that he doesn't know about?
Thinking of this, he looked at old Adlerberg again, and after thinking for a moment, he asked: "Count, why do you think that I have a good relationship with Archduke Andrei? To tell you the truth, I have a good relationship with that man.
I am not familiar with the Grand Duke and have only met him two or three times. You ask me to intercede for you. Isn’t it a bit overwhelming?"
Old Adlerberg seemed to have guessed what Duke Alexander would say, and he immediately retorted: "Your Majesty, just take pity on my old bones. Who doesn't know that your young master and the Grand Duke are inseparable?"
Hand in...Grand Duke Andrei won’t give face to anyone, so he can’t help but give you face!”
Duke Alexander waved his hand indifferently and said: "The child's friendship belongs to the child. We old guys are another matter. You also know that children often become disobedient when they grow up... Leonid, this child is even more
He is a man of his own opinion, but there is nothing I can do against him!"
Old Adlerberg was so stunned. Who didn't know that Leonid was the most obedient among the young nobles in St. Petersburg, but you, a father, said you couldn't take care of your children's affairs? Isn't this a lie!
The old fox quickly said: "Your Excellency, please help me. Who doesn't know that Mr. Leonid is the most filial to you? How can he disagree with this matter? Don't worry, as long as you help me with this favor, this favor
I will always remember it!”
The more Old Adlerberg insists, the less Duke Alexander will agree immediately. After all, he has not yet figured out the old fox's real purpose, so he will not agree foolishly.
He continued waving his hands and said: "Where did you say this? We are all good friends. There is no such thing as human kindness. Am I going to watch you encounter difficulties and not help? It's really the matter of the child that I don't care about.
It's easy to intervene, I can only help you ask and see what he says, how about it?"
Old Adlerberg was actually very familiar with this routine. He would do it in the past when he encountered unclear situations. In short, safety came first. But he didn't expect that things would turn around and now it would be his turn to experience this feeling.
To be honest, he felt uncomfortable, but there was nothing he could do against Duke Alexander. Not to mention that he was a popular figure right now, so he was definitely not qualified to bargain with him. What's more, this time he came to ask for help, so it was even better to ask for too much.
He could only laugh awkwardly and said: "I'm sorry to bother you, Duke, please take your time, I will definitely remember your kindness!"
The old fox begged and left. Duke Alexander could see that he was somewhat unwilling to do so. He might not dare to say anything due to his current status.
This made him sigh a little, thinking that when he was forced to leave St. Petersburg, old Adlerberg was in his prime. At that time, the old fox didn't look at him seriously, but now the old fox eagerly came to visit him, and Da didn't say anything.
It's such a wonderful feeling to have no purpose and still have nothing to do with him.
"That old fox wants to ask you to help intercede? Tell Archduke Andrei not to embarrass his son?"
Prince Mikhail didn't believe this kind of nonsense. He snorted coldly: "How is it possible? The father and son are more shrewd than the other, and their connections and backers are much stronger than Andre's. What can Andre use to make things difficult?"
They? Isn’t this nonsense!”
Duke Alexander sighed: "I also think this is nonsense, but it just happened. I guess there must be something else going on here!"
"What do you think is going on?" Prince Mikhail asked.
Duke Alexander Yaoyao said: "I'm not sure. Why don't you go ask Grand Duke Andre and see if he has any interactions with the father and son recently?"
Duke Mikhail also thinks this is a reliable way. Instead of making random guesses, it is better to ask the person involved directly.
However, he still suggested: "Not only should we ask Archduke Andrei, it would be best if we also inquire privately to see what the old fox is up to?"
Of course Duke Alexander had no objection to this. He thought for a while and replied: "But it is best to be more discreet when contacting Grand Duke Andrei. It is estimated that many eyes are staring at him now. You should pay more attention to this sensitive time.
To avoid misunderstanding, Your Majesty, be careful with your ship!"