Solovyov in Tsarist Russia 1796

When Solovyov returned home, he saw his father coming out of the bedroom in his pajamas.

"Misha, where have you been today?"

"Coming back from Nevsky Prospekt, I'm not on duty these days, so I have more time to go home."

"I have a question. It was raised by Prince Alexei Kuragin. There are a lot of real estate properties seized this time. How should they be disposed of?"

"Dad, I am just an adjutant. Although my military rank is the same as yours, a retired major."

"Son, it doesn't matter. We have to study it. After all, a senator asked me, and I have to reply to him."

Prince Kuragin's brothers, plus his cousin Vasily, the old diamond prince Alexander, are pretty good people. Prince Stepan usually lives in Moscow and can't see him.

The two princes Alexei and Vasily are both bad-tempered to some extent. Alexey is still a decent person after all, and he will not do anything bad if he has not offended him. That Prince Vasily, even Alexei Some dislike him because he always thinks about other people's property, just like his two sons always think about other people's women.

"Dad, you have to think carefully, I can't trust them."

"How could you say that? Although you have hooked up with the emperor himself, our family's status is not high after all. We may be a respectable family in Ryazan, but we are not as good as Count Rostov and those local nobles. When we arrived in Petersburg It’s also a good place to enjoy the shade under a big tree.”

"You have to consider the consequences of our suggestions. This prince is not a kind person like Count Stroganov."

In short, Solovyov was always very careful when it came to the Kuragins, especially those who liked to worry about other people's property.

"Yes, you have to see the emperor and directly submit the method of disposing of the property. Don't be shirked when the time comes. Son, you are right."

"Dad, we are here to help, and all property will be returned to the national treasury."

Then, he was worried and added.

"Don't make the same mistake grandpa made again."

"Okay, Mishka, you little clever guy, I listen to you. I also know what to do about this matter."

Solovyov will not go to Louisa easily these days. It is true that he likes the queen, but he does not want her to get involved in trouble. He also wants to stay safe. He never pursues excitement.

But thinking of the Tavrid Palace, Solovyov recalled some things. In the case of Prince Potemkin's property theft, although the two stupid thieves who had committed the crime were released, many of their properties were confiscated. It has entered the treasury, but unfortunately the huge mansion is a Guards barracks and cannot be put up for auction.

Some land plots in Petersburg are not yet built with houses. Many plots in the Russian capital have adopted a method often used by real estate developers. After acquiring the plots through purchase and donation, they build houses on them or wait. The value of the land increases and it is then resold.

This method has been used since ancient times. Solovyov is more curious about how his father bought the land at No. 29 Moika Embankment. Is the house price low because it is a haunted house?

"I can't help it. It's cheap here, but it's not a haunted house. Compared with other plots of land, it's still far behind."

"Okay, but Amy always says this place looks haunted, and she's not used to it."

"You can't keep calling her 'mother,' and I understand that."

"After all, we are too close in age, so it always feels weird to call us 'Mom'."

"Okay, son, go and rest. There are still many things to do tomorrow."

Solovyov returned to his room. Yulia used to live next door, but now she goes to the girls' school in Smolny Palace, so she usually has free time.

His own room may be larger than his home at No. 4, Xinyi Lane, so that it is easier for him to put all his collections in it.

There were also letters written by friends. He also saw a letter on his desk. The color of the envelope was very familiar.

It's the kind of envelope commonly used by "little goblins". She is about to give birth to a baby. She has not been there in the palace recently, and it has been a lot quieter. After all, she is also a lively girl that everyone from the Queen to Louisa likes.

The letter was written by Prince Bagration. If you have time, you can visit him at his home.

Over at No. 25 Italian Street, Prince Bagration asked for leave and invited a doctor to come to his home. After fighting on the battlefield for a long time, he trusted the doctor more than the midwife. As for the number of relatives and friends of the couple called, Don’t go too far. After all, the more people know about it, the greater the pain for the mother may be.

Therefore, the only people in the family are Bagration's mother-in-law and brother. Maria married Count Pavel von Palen, so it was good that she was not implicated, and her relationship with her sister would be more embarrassing, so Didn't come here.

When Solovyov came here, he was more familiar with running errands to help.

"Misha, I'm very grateful that you can come at this time."

"Stop being polite, Peter Ivanovich, you are still a senior after all."

"Kadish has been carried inside. As you said, we have to make a clean room. But"

"What's the matter?"

"That kind of disinfectant doesn't look good to Kadish."

"Isn't it just that she applied some disinfectant? It's not for people to see. And it's not like she hasn't visited Her Highness Elena. There should be nothing wrong with her figure."

Did Solovyov know that when Alexandra and Elena were pushed onto the delivery table, Paul was more worried about Elena, who had not yet fully grown, but she turned out to be safe.

At that time, alcohol and vodka were still used for disinfection, but now I finally used some extracts to make iodine. Although the effect varies, different people have different opinions, but there were no major problems in previous tests in civilian hospitals.

"While you still have some time, go and talk to Katish. As a husband, I have tried to persuade you many times."

What a hypocritical girl. She has always been willful and there is nothing she can do.

"Madam, it's better that you go in with me, and we advise Katishi not to let her act like a child."

"Well, after all, she is my daughter. I feel uncomfortable even if she calls out that she is in love."

The countess also looked at the "little goblin" who was covered with white cloth and wearing a hat on her head. Seeing her like this, she was a little scared.

Solovyov is more embarrassed. Normally, he shouldn't be the one to persuade him.

But considering the extremely convoluted relationship, some help is still needed.

"Katya, you should listen to the doctor, and this iodine solution has been diluted, so the color is not good-looking, but it will be fine soon after cleaning."

She was probably worried that her flawless skin would be stained. After listening to Solovyov talking about some things that she didn't understand, she agreed to the doctor's suggestion.

"There is really nothing I can do, madam. Your daughter was spoiled by her relatives before she got married. I am also responsible for this."

"Yes, Misha, but I also want to thank you. If you hadn't enlightened her, she wouldn't be able to live so happily with my uncle."

Bagration is a typical soldier. He is not very good at pleasing women. To make his wife happy, he usually spends more time with her. He is also stationed very close, so it is always convenient to go home.

"I'm a little scared, Misha, after all."

"Don't worry, everyone is like this. I think the emperor was extremely nervous when he became a father for the first time."

Speaking of which, Alexander is sometimes a bit "cowardly". When Louisa gave birth to her eldest daughter, the most calm person in the family was the current Queen Mother. After all, she had experienced many battles and had seen a lot, and she almost lost her life once. experience.

"What if one day it's your turn?"

"If I get married, I will definitely be scared when my wife is in the delivery room, but I can't share her pain. I can only think of ways to make preparations."

"That's your style. You've always been calmer. No wonder Alexander Vasilyevich admires you."

Another thing is that I love thinking.

It's just that too much worry is unnecessary. The "little goblin" went in and out very quickly, and she just yelled "Mom" a few times and was done. There is still some time between before and after, so the result is relatively easy to guess.

This girl is really trouble-free, and the midwife also came out, muttering: "There are so many little girls giving birth to twins recently."

Then she also saw Prince Bagration, turned around and said: "Congratulations, Prince, your wife has given birth to twins, both girls."

Seeing Bagration wiping his sweat like this, Solovyov also knew that even such a brave warrior would be very nervous at this level.

Then, he added: "As long as the child doesn't look like me."

Good guy, he also knows his appearance, and he is not very liked by his wife. He usually takes good care of her, so he is closer to her.

"Okay, we all want to congratulate you and hope that your children will grow up safely and healthily."

"Yes, brother, I hope my niece is as healthy as you and your 'little' sister-in-law."

Of course, the Georgian prince was still a little unconfident, that is, after the child was washed and wrapped, he should not go in and look at him if he was so "ugly", especially with a long nose and a long face.

Fortunately, he is not bald and does not have the melancholy eyes of a horse, otherwise it would be even worse.

For this reason, he thought about it and decided to ask Princess Yusupov's eldest daughter, Miss Potemkina, also named Ekaterina, to hold the child. The girl was not very old, but very lovable. .

As for the name, he wasn't too anxious, but he had already thought about it.

There was only one thing. When Solovyov saw the fair shoulders of the "little fairy", he thought of Helen. Although she had a good relationship with Elena, this name was really difficult to choose.

However, during the heyday of the Bagration dynasty in Georgia, the queen in the 13th century was named Tamara. This name can actually be chosen, and it is also the traditional name of the prince's family. Bagration must have considered this, because before he and Miloradovich mentioned it when chatting.

Now we have come to the era of Alexander again. When Paul proposed the marriage, the prince from Georgia was always very grateful, but he is no longer here. When the child is baptized, he can invite the queen there, and she can also name her Elizabeth. .

However, this couple is big-hearted enough, and the "little fairy" actually still has the strength to laugh, saying that after cleaning, the child's skin is pink and tender, and looks nothing like her husband, which is a good sign.

"If it's a 'black' girl, it's not easy to marry. She needs alabaster skin like mine."

"Okay, daughter, stop talking and have a good rest."

"Mom."

"Have you forgotten the pain now? Not everyone is as healthy as you. If it were someone else, they might be at the gates of hell."

Hearing this, the "little fairy" thought of several good sisters. When she was waiting outside, she was sweating. It was indeed not comparable to her situation.

When Louisa heard the news, she was very calm in the palace, and she was still doing needlework.

"I think I should congratulate Katish. This 'little white cat' was not taught in vain, and she didn't suffer too much."

However, she had almost cut her expenses, but there were still brooches and jewelry that could be given to children as gifts.

"Natasha, go get two identical crosses as gifts for the children. As the godmother of the children, I will be there as long as I am able to move. God bless you, I was very worried about Katish at that time. She is not fully grown like Elena. If everything goes well, the child will be blessed in the future."

However, Louisa was also worried that the girl would not be able to stay still and would forget about the family affairs by going out to play. With her personality, she might do such a thing.

She herself was not like this. Except for the activities recommended by the doctor, she was like a hermit, quietly staying in the garden or palace.

Now as the queen, she had more things to worry about than before, including the new school building of the Order of Catherine for civilians and the establishment of a middle school in the Imperial Village. These were all her concerns.

Alexander also agreed and agreed with her idea of ​​turning the Tafred Palace into a large nursery. This place was very suitable for raising children.

This memorial, written by the empress herself, was presented by Solovyov when he was on duty in the palace.

Come to think of it, Louisa positioned herself as the principal of a kindergarten, and her image was very suitable.

Alexander himself had thought about this problem, but if he opened a school, his determination to carry it out would definitely be much different from Paul's.

Even if the charter of these imperial universities is to be established now, there is indeed a lack of funds.

If he wants to auction those properties now, he must also consider whether the Kurakin family has done anything in it.