I Am Louis XIV

Hundreds of years later, people still cherish the memory of this beautiful princess who is decisive and strong. For the people here, they are not considered good guests. Similarly, the princess has no good impression of this indifferent place.

Frederick's father was the seventh (eighth) elector of Saxony, but Frederick was safer and more comfortable here than a French princess. If it weren't for him, this convoy might To spend the night outside the city—he brought wine, bread, and salt from the kitchen, refused the attendant, and opened the door himself.

The mansion belongs to the medieval period, that is to say, safety is more important than comfort. The square wall and the four corner towers overlook the central residence coldly. Although the stone walls of the rooms are decorated with walnut and oak boards Covering the decoration, there is still an unconcealable coldness seeping out from behind the black wood.

Surrounded by the maids, the princess had already changed her original attire. Frederick even felt a little regretful when he saw it, because in order to shorten the time on the road and to confuse the assassins, the princess changed into a costume after leaving France. Put on the costumes of the musketeers, that is, men's clothing.

Nowadays, women wearing trousers and shirts will not arouse people's doubts at all, but in this era, in some relatively remote places, women wearing trousers will be reprimanded as "witches", like the former Saint Privet Joan was accused of wearing men's clothes, although Joan argued that it was a last resort to avoid being insulted... But from this we can see that wearing men's clothing is harmful to women, especially Ruda County. A lady like the Lord is quite disrespectful and even evil.

But with the tolerance of Louis XIV, the princess and the princess have worn men's clothes, mainly trousers, in order to be able to straddle a horse, instead of sitting on the saddle gracefully like other ladies, that kind of elegant posture Emotional and emotional, but the horse will throw the rider off and break her leg or neck if it gets too fast.

But how could Frederick be willing to bow his head willingly for this marriage? After all, a young man like him and the crown prince of a country must be somewhat proud.

He bowed down not only for politics, but also for his own love.

Frederick has always been the kind of open-minded and adventurous person. He saw the princess disguised as a musketeer, with a short gun like a man, straddling a horse, and holding a feathered When the wide-brimmed hat was lowered, not only was he not angry, he could not help clapping his hands in praise, claiming that he had once again fallen under the charm of the princess.

So when he walked into the room and saw that the princess had changed the musketeer's wide short cloak into the same loose but delicate robe, he still felt a little regretful.

Seeing that Frederick was holding a silver plate with wine, bread and salt on it, the princess couldn't help smiling: "Oh," she said, "is the master here to entertain the guests?"

Frederick also laughed. He had seen too many noble daughters in the court, and he had wondered how King Louis XIV of France would educate his daughter and niece as princes, but now he understood that even if it was a matter of politics Marriage, whether the wife and the husband can communicate with each other is much more important than the amount of dowry—although most people still value the latter.

Needless to say, Frederick was not the kind of person who would maintain his innocence and self-respect outside of marriage. Like all young gentlemen, he had some unavoidable affairs. Well, except for the princess, probably no one could give such a correct and interesting reaction when he came in with a silver tray.

The bread and salt sent by Frederick was in fact a peculiarly ancient ritual.

This ritual can even be traced back to ancient Greece and Rome. In ancient Greece, all strangers were regarded as under the protection of Zeus and enjoyed the right of guests from harm and threat. This right was later inherited by the Romans. When it comes down, it is like Zeus who has become Jupiter. If you want to dissolve this relationship and rights, you will even have to go through a very formal and public ceremony.

After the ancient Rome fell apart, there was a blank period for this ceremony, but because people in the Middle Ages lived very hard and poor, and because of the former, they became very vulgar and barbaric, which extended countless hatred and crimes ——Like the master looting the passing merchants or pilgrims, or vice versa, pilgrims or overnight knights ransacked monasteries or castles, and slaughtered through tournaments, weddings, funerals, etc. The enemy's... This kind of thing happens again and again, making everyone panic and almost unable to live on.

So some priests and wizards who have not yet left the watch world brought up the right of guests again.

When a stranger comes to a strange place, if there is no conflict or enmity with the local host, the host should serve him with food, and he should accept the food. This ceremony represents that both parties have agreed not to be enemies with each other. , from the time the stranger came here until he left, they should all be kind and not move their swords.

There are many such ceremonies, food is an important certificate, and finally it is simplified to bread and salt. After all, no matter which castle, there will definitely be bread and salt.

It stands to reason that when the convoy of the princess came to Hamburg, the mayor of Hamburg should lead officials and dignitaries to greet him and offer bread and salt as a sign of welcome and respect.

But with the previous cities, even Frederick did not have much expectation for Hamburg. He was glad that a branch of Hohenzollern was in Hamburg. It's not a problem to try to prepare a residence for them.

It doesn't matter if there is no welcome ceremony, no bread and salt, he can prepare one for his future wife.

Before entering the room, Frederick was still worried about whether the princess could understand her meaning. Of course, he was too worried. The princess also traveled through several cities with Louis XIV. Of course she knew very well——Hamburg People's rude behavior is undoubtedly a guarantee for the position of the Elector of Saxony. Her uncle, the King of France, also said that when the war may come at any time, a cold reception may be the most kind attitude along the way.

But Frederick is willing to do this, he is more considerate and gentle than any expensive jewelry. The princess took the bread from the silver plate, pinched a pinch of fine salt and sprinkled it on it, put it in his mouth and bit it slowly down.

The bread was very fresh, and the salt was fine enough—"French salt," she said.

"Guérande salt." Frederick said, this salt from Guérande in Brittany is a kind of sea salt, fine and clean, with a wonderful violet fragrance, often used in the court of Versailles This kind of salt, the princess brought some in her luggage to comfort her homesickness, but Frederick would not use her things privately, so: "There is also Guérande salt here?" asked the princess, here It's a long way from Brittany or Versailles.

"Paris and Versailles have too many things to chase." Frederick said, he also took a slice of bread, sprinkled salt to eat, he didn't say, but the princess can also guess, Philip Terry must be thinking, no wonder so many people are so jealous of King Louis XIV of France - France has so much good stuff... and it looks like it will continue to be rich and strong for many years... it's like a head A strong lion rules a vast territory, hunts all the animals that live in the territory as he pleases, and does not allow others to touch it, even if it is a church...

In comparison, Philip IV of Spain was a toothless tiger, Carlos II was a deformed puppy, and Leopold I of the Holy Roman Empire was only the younger and more ambitious of the pack. Just one. No, wait, did he include his father and himself by saying that, which is not very good.

Frederick's weird look caught the attention of the princess and the maid, "Are you tired?" the princess asked.

"It's a little bit." Frederick said, "Well, I want to apologize to my distinguished guest, I think I have to go back to my room first." He stood up and bowed.

"The guests would like to thank you for your hospitality, and look forward to rewarding you in the future." The princess said gently, "but now you really should go back to rest." The whole journey was frightening and running around, even though Frederick was young and strong, his face was still expressionless. Pale and faltering on his feet, he insisted on bringing her bread and salt, and the relief was enough.

Frederick brought more than just bread and salt, because they were not yet married, and gifts such as jewelry were inappropriate, but the silver plate he used to hold bread and salt was obviously a work of art. The relief in the center of the tray is the God of Love and Beauty and her son. The lines are deep and fine. There are twelve finger-sized pearls inlaid around the silver plate. Interested, only slowly walked to the side of the princess.

"Aren't you even a little curious?" The princess turned to look in the mirror and said with a smile.

"To be honest, if I have to say whether I have seen it, I have seen it." Not only have I seen it, but I have also touched it. Almost all her male elders and peers worked on privateers. A "black merchant" selling stolen goods, she has seen, touched and used more beautiful silver plates than this, and even gold plates-her "husband" is really in a hurry, if he can be patient, or If he respects her a little more and cares about her a little more, his plot may really have a chance of success.

Now……

Eva left behind the head hollowed out by the sea wind, crows, maggots and sunlight, and slowly combed the long hair that fell below the knees for the princess. This mansion, like other buildings of the same period, has no Up and down the water, personal cleaning can only rely on flour and a small amount of water. However, during the whole journey, not to mention whether the places where they settled could keep up with the equipment in Paris and Versailles, the endless "accidents" also forced them to temporarily abandon their original habits.

They can enjoy a short period of peace these days thanks to Frederick, he is the prince of Prussia and the son of the elector, some opponents became restrained because they saw him in the convoy, after all, the king of Prussia is only so A son and heir, if Frederick were to be involved in an accident, the King of France would really need a number of unshakable allies.

The electors of Saxony also do not want to see them in trouble in their territory.

"When they are all asleep," Eva said in the princess's ear, "I'll give you medicine."

The princess blushed a little. She had learned to ride a straddle, but she hadn't traveled such a long distance. Eva didn't have this problem. She was always bold. With the king's permission, she often rode in trousers under her skirt... a The maid of the Great Princess is indeed more free and unobtrusive.

"I don't know what's going on with my father, and Your Majesty." The princess said in a low voice.

"Your father should have arrived in Hongtu City," Eva said. "As for Your Majesty, Jean Bart said that they might have to fight the British first."