Women are born to act. Although Princess Sophie has always been secretive in the palace, her acting skills are definitely top-notch.
At this moment, she brings a pitiful, weak and helpless woman to life, which really makes the listener feel sorry for the viewer and make the viewer cry! If a man like Brother Zhu saw this, I'm afraid he would feel so heartbroken that he would rather die under a pomegranate skirt.
That's good.
It’s just that Prince Alexander Gorchakov is not an ordinary person. He is a wanderer from the north. He has never eaten or seen anything? So this set of tricks is of no use to him. It cannot be said that his mood at the moment is
Calm, but at least sober.
He nodded slightly and said: "Madam, I can understand your concerns. The more chaotic the situation, the more rumors there are, especially those villains with ulterior motives who are always used to using their despicability to judge the truly upright people...
If I can be of any use, it is to serve you sincerely, which is my honor!"
After a pause, Duke Alexander Gorchakov observed Princess Sophie's expression. This woman also behaved impeccably, so he pretended to be confused and asked: "Madam, you can't tell me what the rumors are that make me
Are you upset?"
Doesn’t Duke Alexander Gorchakov know what Princess Sophie is hinting at? Definitely not. Knowing the elegant meaning of the song is the basic quality of a diplomat. He is neither deaf nor blind. He naturally knows that the rumors of the emperor’s change have made Sophie
The princess was particularly concerned about it, and through her entangled speculations, Duke Alexander Gorchakov basically got the matter right.
It's just that knowing oneself is one thing, but the rhythm of conversation is another. Nobles have fixed routines and rhythms for talking and talking. If you follow this rhythm and routine, even though it's fake, everyone can save face.
It's passable and you won't feel embarrassed.
Going straight to the point may seem straightforward, but it can easily end up chatting to death, so don’t be too smart sometimes.
"Thank you so much, Duke. You are such a gentleman!"
Princess Sophie used an exaggerated tone and body language to express non-existent gratitude. She covered her chest and whispered: "A big noble told me today that the government and the public now believe that His Majesty is no longer suitable to continue to lead Austria... They
I think there should be another emperor, but..."
At this point, Princess Sophie paused deliberately and pretended to hesitate. Her expression and gesture were really spot on. Those who didn't know better thought that this woman was really helpless!
Unfortunately, this still had no effect on Prince Alexander Gorchakov. He also expressed his shock appropriately with the same tone and actions that echoed the situation and identity!
"This is so astonishing! It is simply appalling! I have never heard that ministers can decide who is their monarch. This completely subverts my knowledge and is simply treason!"
After some emotion, Prince Alexander Gorchakov pretended to ask: "I'm so shocked, madam. Please forgive me for my gaffe! Now please continue, but what?"
Princess Sophie also chuckled in her heart, because everyone was actually pretending to express surprise, because this is tradition and political correctness in the aristocratic circle. Even if you agree with the above statement in the next second, you must first verbally
be criticized.
Anyway, supporting the monarch, even if you support an idiot like Ferdinand I, is the political correctness of the aristocracy. Just follow this routine. As for whether you want to discuss regicide later, it doesn't matter or hinder it. In short, it is
Extremely hypocritical.
Princess Sophie sighed quietly but hesitated: "But...but as you know, His Majesty has no heirs, so my husband, as his younger brother, is the crown prince...According to tradition and law, it should be my husband."
Inherit the throne..."
At this point, Princess Sophie paused again and made a hypocritical self-defense: "But my husband has no interest in the throne. Duke, you should know very well that he is a simple person who only wants to live in plain life."
To fulfill his duties and be a good minister and brother, this is all he wishes!"
"We have no interest in the throne, and we don't want His Majesty to be forced to abdicate. If such a bad situation occurs, it will definitely be a nightmare! It will make us shudder and live with guilt forever!"
Prince Alexander Gorchakov listened patiently. Although these are actually nonsense, this so-called self-justification and clarification cannot be believed in a word, because it is also a routine and convention, even if you just want to be the emperor again.
Or the queen, she has to say she doesn't want to, and she has to be aloof and aloof to the point of being reluctant, as if she's not going to be the emperor or queen but being put on a pyre for barbecue.
Of course, Duke Alexander Gorchakov had to cooperate to comfort and praise Princess Sophie: "Madam, you and the Grand Duke have undoubted character. They are true nobles. I believe that the whole world will understand you and will never be malicious.
Slander you, even if that bad situation happens, you will be understood!"
Princess Sophie dipped her eyes with a handkerchief, as if wiping away non-existent tears, and she said quietly: "It would be great if everyone in the world were as reasonable as you, the Duke... But the problems that trouble my husband and me are not just
Here... there are even more terrible rumors that will put my eldest son Franz Joseph in an even more embarrassing situation! This is what I can't accept the most. He is just a child! How can he treat a poor person so viciously?
The child, woo woo woo..."
Prince Alexander Gorchakov was shocked again and asked, "Are there any more vicious rumors?"
Princess Sophie "wiped" the corners of her eyes again, and said with a sad face: "Yes, that great nobleman said that he hopes to support my eldest son to inherit the throne! Listen! Listen! What kind of crazy talk is this! How can they
How can you be so shameless and vicious!"
After a scream, Princess Sophie "fainted" softly, portraying a mother who couldn't bear the humiliation and inexplicable shock. Duke Alexander Gorchakov also cooperated very much, and he panicked.
Together with the maid, they found smelling salts and nervously began to rescue the Grand Duchess.
After some tossing, the weak and weak Princess Sophie finally slowly opened her eyes, a string of crystal tears fell down her face, and she lamented with an emotional breakdown: "Oh my God! What is this?
Ah! Why do you want me to bear all this? Why do you treat my child so harshly, woo woo woo..."