Mary Su Stuart

Louis de Valois is not actually the darling of Henry II and Queen Catherine.This is known from the fact that the whole family went to Hot Spring Town, and he was left alone—although there are also sayings that it is not suitable to travel far away under the age of one.However, he had also been hoped for as a backup to the ill-fitting eldest son.After all, the King of France had just made the baby Duke of Orleans.

Now, while Henry II was remorseful, seeing Francois who came to comfort him made him feel a little more worried.

Fortunately this one is still alive.

He let the good boy go back to rest, and sent people to see his wife and Diana respectively.Then, Henry II sat alone in the study, rubbing his brows silently.

He thought of his lately beloved Mrs. Fleming, and of his eldest son's seemingly improved constitution.In this way, he has added some confidence to Mary's "Scottish medicine"-although it is not well-known, it is indeed effective.

Depressed by the hasty end of the hot spring trip, Mary ran to comfort Catherine.To be someone else's daughter-in-law, you still need to be aware of this.In this court, although there are things that are cold-blooded and ruthless, the grief of losing the youngest son really exists, and it is not false.

What's more, the queen's belly is bulging again.

Tsk tsk, so Henry II is definitely at the level of a disciple.It is said that pregnancy is in October, but modern medicine proves that it is forty weeks or nine and a half months; and the first three legal children of the French king, François, Elizabeth, and Claude, who are all of the same mother, are less than one year apart in age.Now, this one in Catherine's womb will be born in four or five months - just over a year younger than his brother who died young?

At the moment when the two mistresses are fighting each other, the main wife can still pay the public food and successfully conceive. This method is really powerful.

Mary looked at the queen in awe.Catherine wiped away the tears and showed her a look of kindness. "Good boy, thank you. However, I heard your classes have been tight lately?"

This is the meaning of sending her back to study.Mary was a little helpless.This is the bad thing about children; even if they show the "traits" of being well-read and quick-witted, parents rarely treat each other as equals, and still feel that you still need to study harder.However, Mary felt that since her future mother-in-law said she didn't need her company, she should do what she wanted.

However, the kind Mary did not forget to use her "prophetic ability" to comfort the queen when she left.

She said: "I believe that the fetus in your womb will be a lively and lovely little prince."

Patriarchy is a social reality, and there is no point in escaping from it.Mary has always been open to this.Otherwise, as a monarch who didn't even make toilet paper, she would have wanted to commit suicide and reincarnate a long time ago.

Catherine's brows and eyes really stretched a lot because of her words.

And Mary, the determined magician, is gradually being convinced by her prophecy ability.For example, she has said that the Duke of Somerset, who defeated Scotland at the Battle of Pink, would not be able to hold England for long.And in the past 1549, he was indeed imprisoned once by his nephew Edward VI for various reasons.

Although this gentleman was released later, his prestige was greatly damaged, and it was obviously difficult to reach the level of covering the sky with one hand.

Although it seems to outsiders that Mary seems to be favored by the mysterious power of God, she also shows wisdom beyond her age from time to time; but when she faced the "courses that should be mastered at this age" stipulated by the palace, she behaved absolutely as a seven-year-old girl should. look like -

"Oh my god, there are so many!" She spread her five fingers, scratching her hair and the small table, almost going crazy.

Didn't you just go to the hot spring area to relax for a few months, and when you come back, you suddenly have to... catch up with such a lot of homework, is it really good?

Alas, I heard that the authentic Mary Stuart in history can speak at least seven or eight languages, and is also excellent in poetry, painting, singing and acting?How did that kid survive?

Check out the list.French (this has always been important), Scots (the mother tongue seems to be irrelevant), Latin (the application value is becoming less and less), Italian (the queen usually doesn't speak it herself)...

Then there are various talents to learn—fortunately, this is barely an elective course, and she doesn't have to master it all right away.However, looking at the court's posture, it is necessary to cultivate a talent for her?

In this era, the piano, the king of musical instruments, has not yet come out, only its predecessor, the harpsichord.Mary was a little disappointed at first.However, she saw it——a violin that is very familiar to the people of later generations and has a wide spread.

Mary reached out and tried it.

Miserable, miserable, miserable!

The sound of sawing wood is really horrible!

Thinking of the two Italians who performed for the queen last night, Mary felt a sense of admiration.The violin is a new instrument that has just been born, and they can play it so well.No, as an adult soul, how can I easily admit defeat.

Come on, Hungarian Dances!

No, no, let's start with a slow pace, such as "Blessed Lovers".

The above is completely idiot's dream.But a short piece of simple etude, Mary gritted her teeth and tried a few times, and the maids were frightened.

Even the most restrained Miss Fleming couldn't help persuading, "Your Majesty, how about... let's take a break?"

Although the little queen pretends to be very intelligent, she is not a natural skilled worker when it comes to musical instruments.Beginning as a novice, it takes time.

Mary put down the violin, slightly sweating on her forehead.Miss Beeton hurried over to pick up the piano, and Miss Seton hurried over to pass the towel—as if she was afraid that the master would continue.

Seeing their trembling looks, Mary suddenly burst out laughing.

What a cute little girl.Even though he was constrained by "rank" and "identity" since he was a child, and received all kinds of strict teachings, at this moment, it is inevitable to show his innocent side.

Mary decided, at least, not to poison their ears today.After all, Four Mary is her loyal companion who accompanied her across the ocean from her hometown.

Wait, hometown, Scotland...

Really, why didn't she think of it before, she can choose the traditional Scottish musical instrument-bagpipes!

Thinking of the song "My Heart Is Eternal" that she could never tire of listening to in her previous life, she suddenly felt a surge of emotion.

Moreover, she heard that wind instruments such as bagpipes have another wonderful use: to exercise lungs and talk.

This one is also very suitable for asthmatic François!

So, Mary rushed to find her fiance and explained the reason.Francois naturally agreed and was full of expectations.

"I believe that the song Mary chose must be very nice." When he answered, his eyes lit up, as if he was full of affection.

So, let's start practicing bagpipes together from now on?

No, we still have to wait for permission from above.

Fortunately, with the help of Mrs. Fleming, Henry II easily agreed.

Although the Duke of Guise was happy about his niece's influence, he also felt a little worried. "My dear majesty, you are sharp and eye-catching; however, you are too high-profile, and I am afraid some people will not be satisfied with it."

Mary smiled and said, "I thought everyone was happy with this result." As she spoke, she turned her head and looked at the maids around her. "Look, the four Marys sure don't want to suffer any more of those dreadful scratches."

The Duke of Guise said sternly: "I want to make it clear that there is another force in this court who has a rivalry with us."

"Who?" Mary actually had a clue in her mind and was not very surprised.What surprised her the most was that the Duke of Guise did not discuss this with herself until this season.

"The Steward, Montmorency."

Mary nodded.Compared with the two uncles of Guise, this royal steward, who also serves as the royal commander, is actually the chief confidant of Henry II.He was Henry II's childhood playmate, and he has been in great use since the time of Francis I.He was a Marshal of France, a prisoner of war with the late king, and was in charge of diplomacy, national defense, and engineering throughout France... Today, he is still the most trusted "good brother" of Henry II.

As important ministers together, he and Uncle Guise are quite at odds in private, and they all want to monopolize the king's favor so as to seek benefits for themselves.In Mary's view, this should be Henry II's emperor's mind - to make his subordinates conflict, lest they unite into an iron plate to threaten her.

As for Uncle Guise, it was always the east wind that overwhelmed the west wind.Moreover, they also hold the important weapon of the future princess.However, at present, Henry II has not changed his inclination between the two parties.

Right now, the Duke of Guise did not hide anything, and explained all the conflicts between himself and him in front of Mary and her maid.

"So, he may spread some rumors that are not good for you, Your Majesty."

But there are some things that can only be said to Mary in private, such as—"Besides, be careful of that Mrs. Fleming. She has been seen to be very close to Montmorency. There is also news that she is in His Majesty's Speak good words for him in front of him, and even compliment the king so much that he is delighted."

"Really?" Mary was finally stunned.Knowing the significance of the Guise family to her, Mrs. Fleming made friends with their political enemies. This move is tantamount to "betrayal".So, what is the reason that made her betray the "mistress"?

"Obviously, she is an ungrateful and greedy woman who is arrogant because she has the support of the king. She will go to whichever side she thinks can give her more." The Duke of Guise hit the nail on the head. "And Montmorency is not a good thing. I guess, he thinks that Diana is getting older and may not be able to occupy the position of chief mistress for a long time, and wants to win over a possible replacement in advance."

Mary thought for a moment.Mrs. Fleming was secretly proud of being the illegitimate daughter of James IV.At first, she devoted herself to Henry II on her own initiative, which shows that she has deep scheming and should not be underestimated. "At present, Miss Mary Fleming is still my valet, and Mrs. Fleming's other children still need the protection of Scotland. As for herself, she is still very useful to us..."

The implication is that we can only maintain vigilance and temporarily maintain the situation of peaceful coexistence.

Uncle Keith couldn't help but patted the little queen on the shoulder. "My dear Majesty Marie, this is the lucidity of mind that France can only dream of."

Mary boasted to him without shame: "My dear uncle, you are the brave body that France can only dream of."

The Duke of Guise deeply agrees. "Combined with the spiritual leadership of the Cardinal of Lorraine - I'm sure we'll go nowhere."

The Duke of Guise drew up a beautiful picture of the future in his heart: he controls the army, his younger brother Cardinal is in charge of administration and academic affairs, and his niece is in charge of the harem.It's so fucking perfect!

Of course, he didn't know that his niece's aspirations were not limited to the harem—in his opinion, even though she was a bit deviant, it was still within the rules and she didn't have any tendency to meddle in military affairs.

Look, how obediently she is studying now... In addition to cultivating feelings with the crown prince, she also spends so much time accompanying her mother-in-law, Queen Catherine.

The queen, whose belly was getting heavier and her movements more and more strenuous, was quite satisfied with the company of her future daughter-in-law.

Compared with the two little princesses, Elizabeth and Claude, who are about five years old, Mary is simply a little adult who can be relied on.

Although the words are not too much, the actions are careful and meticulous, which makes pregnant women feel warm everywhere.

On June 1550, 6, the third son Henry II had longed for was finally born.With great joy he named him "Charlie".

And the "model daughter-in-law" Mary complained in her heart, "It's a beast for my wife to give birth so intensively", while congratulating the queen calmly.

Catherine, who had just won her son, was still weak, but she grabbed Mary's wrist quite vigorously.

"Help me see more of Charlie..."

"I trust you more than those 'ladies'."

Catherine is implying that she is helping to take care of her uncle?Mary was a little apprehensive.In this era, the mortality rate of newborns is not covered, so I dare not mix it casually.

But looking at the queen's earnest eyes, and listening to the puerpera's fragile request, she had no choice but to reply against her will: "I will do what I know and do what I can."

Catherine seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, and continued to 'hint':

"I really hope that we can go to the hot spring town together this winter..."

Mary immediately perked up.Wow, this carrot is effective, very effective!

Unfortunately, in the winter of 1550, the promise of the "good mother-in-law" Queen Catherine was not fulfilled.Because, the "mother" of the "good daughter-in-law" Mary, Queen Mary Queen of Scotland came to visit.