Li Xiao was shocked. What had Duke Vladimir done? Why did he provoke Pobedonostsev?
No, Pobedonostsev was not necessarily provoked. Although the arrest warrant was issued by him, everyone knew that Pobedonostsev was Alexander II’s loyal dog, and he might have been ordered by Alexander II.
He did it.
However, this is even worse, because if you offend Pobedonostsev, you can still find connections and find a way out, but if you offend Alexander II, it is almost equivalent to being sentenced to death, and there is no way to save him.
The only thing Li Xiao hopes now is that things won't be so bad, otherwise he will really have no choice but to say sorry to Victoria.
After thinking for a while, he asked: "Count Pobedonostsev's order? Are you sure?"
"It's absolutely true. My brother who works at the headquarters confirmed this," the man lowered his voice and whispered: "It seems that the Duke seduced the Earl's wife, and then the Earl found out about it.
It’s like thunder is furious…”
Li Xiao nodded. This kind of thing seemed like something Duke Vladimir could do. He waved his hand and dismissed the subordinate, but the doubts in his heart did not alleviate at all.
Because Pobedonostsev’s wife is really not that good, and it’s not like she can attract a playboy like Prince Vladimir. Anyway, he met the lady once and didn’t find it attractive.
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As far as he knew, Duke Vladimir was an out-and-out showman. He was not like the average soft-boiled man, who would eat both meat and vegetables as long as he was a rich woman. Strictly speaking, this man was not a soft-boiled man.
Yes, even if he really has no money. The purpose of picking up a girl is mainly based on appearance. If it is not beautiful enough and does not meet the taste, it will be useless even if you wave your checkbook.
Since Pobedonostsev's wife is very average-looking, it is obviously not possible to attract the attention of Duke Vladimir. But the rumors say that he seduced the lady, so either Vladimir
The prince is trying to change his taste, or Pobedonostsev is lying!
In view of the character of Duke Vladimir and Pobedonostsev, Li Xiao believes that the latter possibility is more likely.
It is very possible that Pobedonostsev is lying, and why would he lie even if he puts a hat on his head?
Obviously he is hiding something, more specifically why people are hiding their shame.
And this person is not a secret at all to Li Xiao, because who else has this kind of energy besides Alexander II!
Why!
Li Xiao sighed leisurely. Things had indeed developed in the direction he least wanted to see. Could it be possible that Duke Vladimir really took Alexander II's corner and gave the czar a hat?
The only thing that puzzled him was that he hadn't heard about Queen Maria's scandal? He hadn't heard that Duke Vladimir was qualified to hang out in the Winter Palace?
Fortunately, Li Xiao immediately thought of another possibility, that is, Alexander II really had too many confidantes.
Let's put it this way, compared to his father, Nicholas I, Alexander II may have slightly fewer mistresses, but there are definitely not too many. After all, the one left her footprints in the world of waitresses when she was fifteen or sixteen, and now she has
Once you have reached the pinnacle of power, it is normal to have more confidantes.
Most of these confidantes must be here for the status of Alexander II. It is difficult to say that they really love or like the Tsar. Of course, most of them have normal minds and it is unlikely that they will follow Alexander II at the same time.
Spending a good night together while hooking up with other men.
Even if they didn't have the brains, normal Russian nobles would know that they were the tsar's concubines and would not dare to speak casually.
But Duke Vladimir is a weirdo. He only thinks about looks and women. With his urine, it is really possible to pry Alexander II into the corner.
The only thing that makes Li Xiao a little confused is that the guy is already over forty years old, has no money in his pocket, and has nothing to offer except the title of a duke. Can he really compete with Alexander II for a woman under such conditions?
At least it's impossible for any little girl like Alexander II to turn to Prince Vladimir's arms, right?
"Uh, well..."
After listening to Li Xiao's analysis, Victoria was hesitant to speak, and you could clearly see that the worry in her eyes was even more intense, and it was almost impossible to get rid of it.
She hesitated and said: "My father has an extraordinary appearance, he is not particularly old, and he is personable..."
Okay, Li Xiao completely understood. He had never met Duke Vladimir, but subconsciously felt that an old man in his forties or almost fifty years old was not attractive at all. But looking at Victoria's expression, he knew that he was very wrong.
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Obviously, that Duke can definitely be worthy of the four words "Yushu Linfeng", maybe he is the kind of old handsome guy who becomes more and more charming as he gets older.
"Probably so. Anyway, my father is more... very handsome and attractive..."
Li Xiao suddenly understood why Victoria had no feelings for him. You see, there was something in her words just now. She clearly wanted to say that my father is much more handsome than you, but because it was a bit of a shock to Li Xiao, she changed her mind.
Obviously compared with the Duke, he is not even worthy of carrying his shoes. Otherwise, he can let a daughter who doesn't like him refuse the hydrangea of His Excellency the Grand Duke?
"That's very bad!" Although Li Xiao also had a toothache, he couldn't say that he didn't care about being despised at all, but he still knew his priorities clearly. He smiled bitterly: "If the Duke is really so charming, then
Maybe he might have offended His Majesty!"
In fact, Victoria had also thought of this, so her face was very ugly. She felt dizzy when she thought about her father desperately trying to steal a woman from Alexander II.
This matter is no joke. If Alexander II gets jealous, let alone a shabby Duke, even a powerful Duke will have to live with you!
If this really happens, their family's only dukedom title may not be preserved!
Victoria was immediately anxious. If that restless old man stood in front of her, she would rush up and scold him without any reason. She must scold this idiot who doesn't know the heights of heaven and earth, and let him know how wrong he is!
"Don't be too anxious, this is all just my analysis," Li Xiao could only comfort him with a hard-headed tone: "The top priority now is still to find the Duke. As for the future, we will wait until we find him first before we make plans!
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Victoria looked at Li Xiao. To be honest, she was in a state of confusion and didn't know what to do...