The hero is a portrait

Members of the Borgia family hold a family meeting.

10 gold coins and with the help of Este's reputation, it is no longer a dream for Rodri Borgia to become the Pope of Rome!This is not only a good thing for Rodri Borgia to soar into the sky, but also an excellent opportunity for the entire Borgia family to become a famous family!

So how should Borgia respond to Alfonso Este's demands?

In this regard, Caesar's proposal is as follows:

Reclaiming a Borgia sister - this is not difficult for Rodri, who has spread his branches and leaves.

Rodri Borgia did not object, but turned his attention to his eldest son.As he grew older, Giovanni, who gradually became calm, tapped the table silently with his middle finger, and said:

"Duke Este will not be unaware of the situation of Borgia's family. Since he made such a request, if he didn't want us to retreat...or he is a 'same-sex lover'. Temporarily find a woman 'Borgia' to prevaricate, will only arouse his disgust. The Duke is by no means a fool, in fact he has always been known for being both elegant and courageous, otherwise the Cardinal of Aragon would not be so respectful to him— — this man can even stand against the church."

After Giovanni finished speaking, the meeting fell silent.Although the people present knew what to say next, it was difficult to say it.After all, it is unbelievable for a man to marry a man in this era... Among the four men in Borgia, Rodri is obviously impossible to become the "bride". Giovanni and Caesar are the future "Marshal" and "Bride" The Pope, who have long been known by Spanish society, naturally cannot act as Este's "bride".

But Minn Borgia (Levitan) is different.First of all, he is good-looking, and it is never an exaggeration to pretend to be a girl-Borgia can't do the shameful thing of "marrying a son", although the essence is the same; secondly, because he has not completed the basic education of the nobility , nor was he introduced into Borgia's social circle.In this era of closed information, it is not impossible to make Minn Borgia the "third daughter" of the Borgia family.And obviously, Alfonso Este, who is not false to Rodri, will suddenly change his mind, probably because of Minn Borgia.

If this conjecture is successful, then it will be possible to have an in-depth discussion with Alfonso Este—yes, from the beginning to the end, the mensao Alfonso Este did not state that he wanted to marry Which of the Borgias is his wife?

"...Has our Borgia become so useless?" Caesar broke the silence first, "It's ridiculous! I can't imagine how future generations will evaluate Borgia—marrying a son! No matter how despicable politics The family would never do such a thing!"

"Yes, those politicians will only choose to sacrifice their relatives, but in this transaction, no one is sacrificed." Giovanni said coldly.

"No one was sacrificed!" Caesar's sarcasm deepened, "If that's the case, why didn't Mr. Giovanni do it?"

"Are you sure I am suitable?" Giovanni raised one corner of his mouth slightly, "...Of course, if I am suitable."

"Caesar—!" When Caesar Borgia was about to say something, Rodri Borgia interrupted him, "Ming is a member of Borgia, there is no doubt about it. He must Do your best for Borgia, and likewise, Borgia will never allow its bloodline to be insulted. If we want to promise Este, we must think of a perfect strategy to preserve Mingen."

——This seemingly defending Levidan's words have fully demonstrated Rodri's decision to sell his son.

"...We can sign a contract with Esther," Giovanni said, "requiring Esther not to have a relationship with Ming En within one year."

Rodri also didn't want his son to be molested by another old man.Obscenity - it's about Borgia's dignity.He agreed with Giovanni's proposal very much, and felt that it had solved all his concerns.

"..." As a person whose fate was determined by this meeting, Li Weidan remained silent from the beginning to the end. He lowered his eyelashes, as if he was lonely and well-behaved, but he was so peaceful because he didn't know how to choose. Which life trajectory would make things more interesting.

Both Rodri and Giovanni felt that Levitan's opinion was unimportant, and that was okay.Because of the truth that "Levitan's opinion is the most important", they will understand in the future.

Caesar stopped Giovanni Borgia.

"...You asked your father to visit the Duke of Este. Did you expect all of this?"

"It's not intentional, it's just a matter of course." Giovanni said plainly, "Duke Alfonso Este loves beautiful young men. This is just an inference I made through observation at a banquet, and it has not been confirmed until today. .”

"……why?"

Giovanni just glanced at Caesar when he heard the words:

"You're in too deep," he lit the tobacco and took a puff on the pipe before continuing, "I don't want you to be ruined by him, and Borgia will be finished too."

His lips still steaming, his amber eyes gazing at Caesar Borgia—who, when they were toddlers, had been established to share Borgia's future.From a very early age, he knew that Borgia was their Borgia, and Borgia's glory required them to work together to achieve it.This is his younger brother, the man who shared the glory with him.

"You are my brother, Caesar."

[But my younger brother is Ming En. ]

—Caesar looks silently at Giovanni, as if at a dead man.

Originally, Borgia asked Alfonso Este and Minn Borgia to hold their wedding after a year of engagement. Before the wedding, Minn Borgia needed to stay in Barcelona.Alfonso Este can meet with him at any time, but the two should not be too intimate.

Duke Alfonso Este did not agree, and after arguing between the two parties, Alfonso Este signed a "one-year contract" - promising to dissolve the marriage if the promise was broken and pay Borgia a sum high compensation.At the same time, Borgia also made concessions and agreed to Alfonso Este's request to get married as soon as possible and bring Minn back to the Aragon region.But the wedding is still arranged in Barcelona.

Before the wedding was officially held, the family arranged a disguised blind date dance for the two - and also to convey the news of the marriage between the Este family and Portia to the outside world.

Levi Dan was dressed as a young girl, his hair was loosely braided, and hexagram-shaped silver ornaments were pinned between the locks.He was dressed in a delicate lady's attire, and each trouser leg had beautiful wrinkled ruffles like a girl's skirt.When he came, most of the people hadn't come yet.

At that time, Levidan was in the garden, and he was looking at him through the delicate and green branches of the garden.Later he came up behind him and asked to comb his hair.

Levidan allowed him to comb his hair.

He carefully unfastened every silver button, loosened his hair with his fingers, and combed him into a high ponytail——the original elegant makeup immediately became delicate.He picked a small white flower that looked like a jasmine, and wanted to pin it on Levi Dan's hair, but he was afraid that he would not like it, so he handed the flower to him.Levitan put the flowers on the nails, which later became a fashion in Barcelona.

As the protagonists of this banquet, the two have attracted much attention.Especially at the beginning of the dance, everyone—worried and gloating—thinks in unison, how do people dance with people?

The prelude sounded, and when people saw Alfonso Este approaching Levitan, they all turned sideways to avoid it and paid attention.He walked up to Levitan, saluted like all gentlemen do—he kissed the back of his hand, and asked if he could dance with him.

The lingering and gentle dance music sounded, and the gentlemen around embraced the ladies and danced softly.Duke Alfonso just hugged Levitan quietly.

——It was a dance that only belonged to them.

It was as if all the dancing skirts had become butterflies flying for them, surrounding them.

People chasing "Sicilian Dances" seemed to have broken into Alfonso Este's secret garden and had to follow his emotional waves.They are like dead leaves, swirling through every eddy that flows through him...

At the end of the song, he lowered his head and kissed his forehead.