Struggle in Russia

Nicholas I's unconditional trust undoubtedly made Count Kleinmichel more painful. Love, friendship, and loyalty to the emperor are tearing at his nerves all the time, making him suffer all the time. Especially when Neridova was alone with him, when he was about to fall in a few minutes, he had to pinch his thigh again and again to warn himself with pain.

Count Kleinmichel also wanted to get away as soon as nothing happened, but Nicholas I always refused to let him go, and insisted on keeping him by his side. And Neridova also has a fatal charm, which makes him reluctant to let go.

So this platonic love had to continue awkwardly until the death of Count Kleinmichel or Neridova or Nicholas I.

"Your Majesty will come to see you at one o'clock, and Princess Olga will also come together. Your outfit is inappropriate." Klein Michel gently reminded.

Neridova giggled, deliberately showing her entire shoulders to make her look even more charming: "What about this?"

Count Kleinmichel hurriedly closed his eyes, for fear that if he took another look, he would be desperate. This made Neridova laugh even more cheerfully: "Princess Olga, oh, this little cutie is back?"

Grand Duchess Olga Nikolaevna was the second daughter of Nicholas I and had just married King Charles I of Württemberg in 1846. When Neridova first entered the palace, she had a very good relationship with the grand duchess, and she could be said to be best friends.

Earl Kleinmichel said seriously: "Yes, His Majesty Charles I and the princess just arrived in the morning, otherwise His Majesty would have come to see you long ago."

Neridova pouted, he didn't care whether Nicholas I came or not, this bear always saw her two or three times a day, and he was already tired of it. It was rare for Olga to see each other again after she got married. She really missed this innocent little princess a little bit. I wonder if she is doing well in Württemberg?

Neridova stretched lazily, kissed Earl Kleinmichel's cheek secretly, and ran into the dressing room next door with a burst of joyful laughter. This made Klein Michel both nostalgic and entangled. If this continues, how long can he bear it?

An hour later Neridova returned, freshly washed. The previous alluring magic seemed to have completely disappeared from her, replaced by dignified, virtuous and gentle. Who would have thought that a woman could change so much before and after, it was simply magic.

On the way, Count Kleinmichel finally couldn't help reminding: "Don't you think it was too hasty to promise Prince Menshikov before? His Majesty is very concerned about that matter, and Grand Duke Constantine is also very concerned. It might be dangerous to go in!"

Neridova smiled seductively, tilted her head and asked, "But I have already promised, you will protect me in such a danger, right?"

Count Kleinmichel gave another wry smile. He knew that Neridova did it on purpose, and she must know that he would not stand idly by, so she boldly participated in this dangerous matter.

Unfortunately, even if Count Kleinmichel knew the "truth", he couldn't resist. No man can bear to see his beloved woman in danger. Especially in their state, Klein Michel always felt that he owed Neridova a lot, and he would not hesitate to take any danger.

Looking at Count Kleinmichel, who fell into silence but gradually became resolute and serious, Neridova felt a burst of sweetness in her heart. Although Earl Klein Michel didn't say anything, but she knew that in danger, the earl would definitely come to save her regardless of his own risk, just like the knight who rescued the princess from the devil.

What makes Nelidova feel bitter is that she is not a princess, but the real big devil is the master of the knight. Even if the knight is willing to smash himself to pieces for the princess, it is impossible to defeat the big devil.

Thinking of this, Neridova sighed, she didn't want to make Count Kleinmichel worry and embarrass him anymore: "This matter is not as dangerous as you imagined.

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Nelidova explained very seriously: "Maybe you don't believe it. You think that I, a woman, have underestimated these ministers, these nobles, princes, princesses, and emperors. But I want to say that as a bystander, I am too involved in the drama." You who are deep can see more clearly. Who is putting on airs, who is really confident, who is smarter, and who is a fool, I can see clearly!"

Neridova said with a smile: "Prince Constantine and the people behind him are smart people, but Menshikov and his trash are fools!"

Count Kleinmichel was taken aback, and couldn't help but grabbed Nelidova's catkin and asked, "Then you still accept Menshikov's money, isn't that..."

Neridova liked the feeling of being held. She gently scratched Klein Michel's palm with her finger, and giggled, "That's why I said you really don't understand anything!"

"Grand Duke Konstantin is so smart that he is bluffing. He released a lot of rumors and spread a lot of gossip. In fact, they are all used to confuse Menshikov. In fact, he is not so sure that he can defeat Menshikov in one fell swoop, but It's just creating panic to make the old eunuch mess up!"

Klein Michel frowned, held Nelidova's hands tightly, and asked, "That's not right. Could it be that the corruption, bribery, and smuggling are all fake?"

Neridova smiled and said, "Of course it is true. But you don't think you can bring down that old eunuch with just these things, do you?"

Klein Michel wanted to say yes, but after following Nicholas I for so many years, he has also seen many corrupt officials. How many of them really collapsed? Most of the boards are not raised high and then gently lowered, meaning that three glasses of fine wine will pass. Your Majesty only likes loyal ministers, and doesn't care about their private affairs.

"That's right, you figured it out!" Nelidova laughed more and more happily, "We all know His Majesty, he will never take down Menshiko because of 'trivial things' such as corruption, bribery, and smuggling. Husband."

"So if Grand Duke Constantine really makes efforts in these directions, he will definitely not have the last laugh. I am afraid that the rumors he released are all smoke bombs, and they are all used to interfere with Menshikov. If Menshikov is willing to move towards Taking precautions in this direction, I'm afraid he can't ask for it!"

Klein Michel was still a little puzzled, because although he had a lofty status, most of this status was obtained by relying on the trust of Nicholas I. His own wisdom and ability were limited, and he couldn't see through these political fogs.

Neridova explained in detail: "I guess the real killer move of Grand Duke Constantine is other problems. Some problems that Menshikov and we have ignored, not Mesadov and corruption on the table. A small matter of corruption and smuggling."

"So Menshikov tried his best to contact Mesadov and fell into that dead-end. The Grand Duke would probably be happy with it! Naturally, even if I did Menshikov this little favor , he won't hold grudges against me either!"

Speaking of which, Neridova laughed loudly: "So, I can make a lot of money without taking responsibility. Why don't I do such a good thing? I really hope that there will be more stupid asses like Menshikov. The better, then I will soon be able to earn enough money for my retirement!"