Mediterranean Hegemony Road

It is estimated that Ferdinand did not expect that many trivial matters from childhood to adulthood were gathered into a thick document and placed in front of Alexander III.

The intelligence organization of the Russian Empire is not for nothing, and it is very handy to inquire about these not very secret things. As for true and false, don’t be too demanding about this, as long as it’s roughly the same.

Alexander III looked at Ferdinand's romantic history in recent years, frowned, and said with a blue face: It's too outrageous, a king who doesn't manage the country well, actually keeps a group of dancing girls in the palace, playing and having fun all day long. , play with things and lose their minds, don't think about progress, and act indiscriminately...

Well, due to the indiscretions in his private life, all of Ferdinand's exploits have been wiped out here in an understatement and put on a hat of licentiousness.

Maria Fyodorovna also frowned, they were well aware of the corruption of the nobles. Having a couple of dancing girls and part-time mistresses like Ferdinand is all paediatric, and at best it can only be said to be a little romantic.

However, it was discovered by the future husband-in-law and mother-in-law at this time, and it will definitely not be using the same set of standards. Fortunately, in the current environment in Europe, Ferdinand has few competitors. As for private life, everyone is a noble, who is more clean than the other, and if you don't have a few lovers, you are ashamed to say that you are a fierce knight?

Compared to the previous ones, these are still small problems. At least Ferdinand has no illegitimate children yet! The big deal is to let Xenia restrain him. For now, let's arrange for them to meet and talk about it! Maria Fei Odorovna comforts herself

Alexander III also sighed deeply, yes! I'm not afraid of not knowing the goods, but I'm afraid of comparing the goods! Although Ferdinand has many problems, compared to the others, these are all pediatrics, and he can be regarded as outstanding among his peers in terms of ability.

For example, one of the candidates, King Alexander I of Serbia, has a terrible personal ability, as evidenced by the messy Serbia. It is said that he fell in love with a palace maid and planned to marry her as queen. Regardless of whether he is true or not, since there are rumors and rumors, it is time to come out and refute the rumors!

Another example...

By comparison, Alexander III is in a much better mood, and Ferdinand is not without merit. At least his ability to govern the country is obvious to all, and his political skills can be called the best in the world.

The lone family went to a strange and excessive king, and it took only two years to complete the comeback, regained the power from the powerful ministers, and successfully completed the reform of Bulgaria.

At the same time, he also perfectly threw the blame to the previous session, and the infamy was carried by others, and the credit was firmly in his hands. From these aspects, Ferdinand is indeed a qualified monarch.

If Ferdinand knew what Alexander III had said of him, he would have been astonished. You must know that since the time of crossing, he has always pursued a low-key behavior, trying not to attract people's attention. Even if it is a planned operation to seize power, it is just hiding behind and pushing hands, making the best use of the situation. As a result, with his keen political sense, Alexander III made a guess.

Okay then! If Xenia has no opinion, arrange for them to meet first! Let's talk about the rest later! Alexander III said depressedly

Okay, I'll arrange it! Queen Maria Fyodorovna said with a headache

Xenia's age has come, and the marriage can no longer be delayed. Most of the European aristocrats marry late. If there is no spouse of the same status, it does not matter if a man waits until he is 30 or 40 years old to get married. But women can't. Once they reach the age, they must consider marriage, otherwise they will be ridiculed by other nobles.

Of course, as the princess of the Russian Empire, it is impossible for her to marry. In fact, a few years ago, there were an endless stream of people asking for marriage, and Ferdinand was one of them.

Although he doesn't know it yet. In order to choose a satisfactory son-in-law from so many candidates, Queen Maria Fyodorovna also took great pains. The thick stack of information about Ferdinand could not be obtained in a short time.

Ferdinand was able to get out of the way. In addition to his outstanding background, his personal ability and integrity also beat several competitors. Oh, this is a bad age. Ferdinand's victory did not depend on his excellent character, but on the fact that his opponent was too bad.

Ferdinand, who was frozen into a dog, is still hiding in the warm bedroom. Knowing that the purpose of this visit is very important, he wisely kept his distance from the maids and did not search for flowers and willows in St. Petersburg.

Well, Ferdinand admitted that he was a coward! Among all the people who went to their mother-in-law's house in the past life, which one is not well-behaved? What's more, this husband is a powerful tsar now, if he annoys him, don't lose half his life.

Time passed quickly, and the boring Princess Clementina, in order to pass the time, reluctantly adapted to the life in St. Petersburg, and went out to socialize again, leaving Ferdinand alone to live the torment for years.

As for taking the initiative to go out to communicate, for Ferdinand, who was born in an otaku, it is really too embarrassing. In addition to the irresistible invitation, Ferdinand stayed at home honestly for half a month in St. Petersburg.

Christmas came, and at the grand Christmas banquet, Ferdinand finally saw his future wife, Grand Duke Xenia. This is a very temperamental girl, this is the first image of Ferdinand.

Her beautiful hair was scattered over her body like a small brown waterfall. Waves and bling. European women are more mature. Although Princess Xenia is young and a little shy, she has already begun to take shape, and it is not far from the turbulent waves. If coupled with that graceful and luxurious temperament, it will become the focus wherever you go.

As soon as the banquet was over, Queen Maria Fyodorovna grabbed Princess Xenia and asked with concern, Xenya, how are you feeling?

How about what? Xenia said shyly

Of course I'm asking you how Ferdinand is? Is my precious sister still satisfied? Nicola said teasingly at the back

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In addition to passing by at the banquet, Ferdinand and Xenia attended several balls together, which were considered dates. Well, in terms of the relationship between men and women, Ferdinand is really not good, and Princess Xenia is similar, and there are really not many common topics between the two.

Then Ferdinand was engaged to Grand Duchess Senia in St. Petersburg. It's just so neat, the marriage between nobles doesn't have so much time for you to cultivate feelings, as long as the two sides don't hate each other, it is a good couple.