When Ross was writing a new chapter in political development, a wanderer who had been away from Ross for several years returned to his hometown, and he took his wife with him.
This person was none other than Rostislav's grandson, Rurik's son, Yuri Rurikjevich, and his wife was Anna Komunin.
Yuri did not just return to his hometown, but stayed at home for a period of time, so that his family could take a good look at his wife, and he also allowed his wife to understand the land that she would rule in the future.
Because according to the tacit understanding between Ross and the Eastern Empire, staying in the imperial capital is to a certain extent a hostage and a weight for the alliance between the two countries.
"Is this Kiev? It's like, a big countryside..."
Looking at the mud on the road covered with wooden planks, Anna's disgust was palpable. She never imagined that the roads in Kiev could be so disgusting.
"Haha, this is Kiev. Of course it cannot be compared with the imperial capital." Compared to Anna's disgust, Yuri's face was full of nostalgia and emotion. Kiev is finally back. It seems that this city is more prosperous than before.
, "Anna, don't judge this city based on your first impression. You will find it very interesting in the future."
Although the imperial capital was prosperous, in Yuri's heart, the best place was Kiev after all. Only Kiev could make him feel at ease. The only feeling he had while living in Constantinople these years was that it was a den of poisonous snakes, a damn den of poisonous snakes.
Seeing her husband's behavior, Anna also adjusted her expression. She didn't want to be a wife who was hated by her husband. Since he was willing to endure it, she should endure it with him.
Anna is very disappointed with this city. Kiev has always been called the Pearl of the North, but this Pearl of the North still doesn't compare with the imperial capital.
"You! How can this be compared! Can this be compared?"
Mikhail also understood the future that his fathers had arranged for him. He had no choice in this, he could only accept it. As he brought up the topic of Tamar, the beautiful black-haired girl once again spoke to the two of them.
bow.
Prince Rurik is also a well-known figure in Kiev and has made many friends. Even after being away for so long, there are still many people who know him.
Anna's temper immediately rose, and she began to mess around in her daily routine, but a look of boredom began to appear on Yuri's face.
"Vladimir Palace, I am still so satisfied when I see its dome. Anna, come down and let us meet my father, mother, and grandparents."
In the deserted corridor, Anna's cold tone sounded behind him. Yuri could only turn around with a wry smile, and then touched his jealous little wife's head. Normally, this trick could always appease Anna, but this time
No way.
But this time, Anna didn't put all her interest in that, because there were more important things.
"Brother, it's great to have you back. We haven't seen each other for a long time."
Compared with Constantinople, this civilized city in the northern land was like a countryside. It took Anna a while to hide the dissatisfaction and disgust on her face - even though she was the proud eldest princess of the empire,
Anna still understands the most basic aspects of life.
Normally, he would calm Anna down no matter how troubled she was, but this time he was going to meet the elders, and he didn't have the time or mood, so he decided to use some strong and efficient methods.
The couple was also escorted by the Grand Duke's personal soldiers, which further showed their status. Everyone who stood in their way respectfully moved out of the way, and some even bowed in salute.
It is difficult for Anna to like anything in Kiev. As the eldest princess of Komnenos, Anna has already seen a series of top creations in the Christian world. It is difficult for Anna to see anything. Everything in Kiev seems to him.
So crude and ugly.
"Let me go...well...I know..."
"Is that Georgian woman pretty?"
Looking at Anna's look, Yuri also smiled, but what he didn't know was that Rostislav was not in Kiev now. His grandfather was there some time ago, but now he has run out.
Compared with her annoying black brother (Anna's black brother), Yuri is so like an emperor. That brother will only destroy his father's career, but Yuri will definitely make his father's career bigger and stronger.
.
"Yes, I haven't seen my brother for a long time. It's a pity that I won't be able to stay in my hometown for long this time, and I still have to leave Kiev."
Mikhail was very enthusiastic about his brother and was very happy to have him back.
However, her emotions were clearly felt by some caring people. After all, this pair was so conspicuous on the streets of Kiev.
This made Anna feel a strong sense of loss in her heart. Yuri is so smart and powerful, but he wants to rule such a barbaric north. His qualifications are obviously enough to be the Roman emperor, and there is no problem in inheriting his father!
Rostislav.
The only thing that caught her eye was the monkey version of the statue of the Virgin behind the Golden Gate. It was a wonderful product that even the Eastern Empire did not have. However, she thought more that this thing should be placed behind the city wall of Constantinople, not in the north.
of Kiev.
But even so, people still greeted Yuri from time to time on the street, and Yuri responded enthusiastically. Sometimes Yuri even took the initiative to call a certain Russian.
"Okay, I'm just admiring the beauty. This is no different from admiring landscape paintings. Stop making trouble and let's keep walking."
"Stop making trouble, stop making trouble now, this is not something that should be made."
In the courtyard of the Vladimir Palace, Yuri saw his younger brother, Mikhail Rurikjevich, who was also a strong young man, as tall and powerful as his brother, and
Next to him stood a black-haired girl. The girl was well-mannered and her long skirt could no longer hide her girlish figure. However, this beauty had a kind of melancholy beauty, which made Yuri look at her a few more times.
Yuri shook his head, not being able to stay in Kiev like this was his biggest regret now.
As a well-known writer in the Christian world, Anna is naturally an avid reader of Rostislav. She has always wanted to meet Rostislav. She has often asked Yuri about his grandfather, and now she finally wants to meet him.
How could she not be excited when she saw a real person?
The corridors of the Vladimir Palace are filled with various works of Rostislav. Normally, Anna would definitely stop and admire some of them, because Rostislav is now also a great painter of his own genre, and his icon paintings are enough to be sold in the imperial capital.
Offer a big price.
But then she remembered the person mentioned in her husband's words, and she suddenly became energetic. This time she went north to Ross, in fact, she was largely doing it for one person.
Both of them were riding on expensive horses that ordinary people could not afford. Yuri was tall and handsome, and he also wore Rurik's trident family emblem. Considering his age, everyone knew his identity.
He could only sigh about this, this was how the world worked, and it was not something he could change.
There was a little anger in Yuri's voice, and he pressed Anna almost with his whole body. This suddenly produced a wonderful effect, and the blush on Anna's face became more serious.
Yuri jumped off the horse and handed the reins to the soldiers who had been waiting for a long time. Then he carefully took Anna off the horse as if she were a treasure. Anna's face was filled with blush, and then there was fascination in her eyes.
It's even more serious.
Yuri grabbed Anna's shoulders and pushed her against the wall, which made Anna stunned. Then she found her husband's face pressed directly in front of her. She didn't know why her face turned red quickly.
The next moment he thought of who this girl was, Tamar Georgishvili Bagration, his younger brother's wife, and at the same time he felt the cold gaze behind him.
The purple dress of Anna next to Yuri that could not hide her beautiful figure was even more eye-catching, not to mention the expensive jewelry on her body and the beauty of Anna supported by these jewelry.
Anna is so obsessed with her husband. In her eyes, he is omnipotent. Therefore, some thoughts are planted in her heart and will ferment for a long time.
"Well, I also wanted to leave Kiev and go have a good look outside. Unfortunately, my father did not agree. He also asked me to read some reports and books about Georgia all day long. I guess my future will be there too. You see, this
It’s Tamar, Bagration’s orphaned daughter.”
Anna's jealousy was so strong that Yuri wanted to pinch his nose, but he couldn't. He could only face it. Anna was in a mood again. Damn it, why was she doing this?
"Don't use this trick to dismiss me, huh, you just like that woman, right? Her eyes are completely different from your usual ones."
Yuri didn't like this feeling very much. It was like... an object, but he understood it a little. Back then, his grandmother had mentioned how she was sold to the north as an object.
Walking through the streets of Kiev, compared with Yuri's joy of returning to her hometown, Anna tried her best to endure it, trying not to show that overt expression of disgust.
Yuri didn't chat with his brothers for a long time. The elders were still waiting, so they said goodbye to each other quickly, and then walked into the Vladimir Palace under the leadership of Kirill, the captain of his father's personal soldiers.
Anna was very dissatisfied with this. There would be no such disregard for hierarchy in the empire. Then she realized one thing. Although her husband was humorous and knowledgeable, his country and people were still so...
brutal.
At first, Anna wanted to resist, but soon she lost her temper, and then she directly became submissive.
This made Yuri breathe a sigh of relief. If Anna couldn't be subdued, it would be troublesome. He was actually gambling, but it would be good if he succeeded.
Then Anna silently followed Yuri, and followed him faithfully to meet the elders of the Rurik family.