Solovyov in Tsarist Russia 1796

This trip was very fast. When he arrived in Lyon, after staying at Madame Recamier's house for two days, Prince Dolgorukov took the women of his family to continue south to Saint-Tropez. The reason for coming here is that unlike Marseille and Toulon, this place is more suitable for recuperation. Even the military function has been abandoned. It is just a quiet town.

Although the prince himself was expelled by Paul, he also retired as a senior civil servant. Therefore, his travel treatment is very high in terms of title and rank.

In order to recuperate, he also came to the south of France. The environment here is very good. Although the climate on the Mediterranean coast in winter is weird and it often rains, it is still much better than the climate in the north.

As long as the Russians leave their hometown, they are reluctant to go back without special circumstances. After all, it is very cold there.

For Louisa, she also hopes to go to a place with a warm climate, which is good for her fragile body. St. Petersburg is really not better than her hometown in Karlsruhe.

Even the splendid pomp and circumstance did not belong to her. The pomp and circumstance of the couple's trip was very shabby compared to that of the Queen Mother.

However, St. Petersburg was better than London after all. Although the environment in London seemed good, the air quality and the water quality of the Thames River showed that the chemical elements and various organic substances found in it should not be inferior to the Ganges River, and even worse than the Seine River, which was already bad enough.

Therefore, when Russians came to Western Europe, they still preferred France and Italy. If an Italian could have a wonderful experience in Russia, a Russian could have the same in Italy.

However, the premise was to reach Italy.

After Solovyov came to Saint-Tropez, he also felt that the climate here was very good, even in winter it was not so cold.

Near Montargis, there was a castle that was said to be the Count of Godefroy. The environment there was very good, but it was only known from Mrs. Lebrun's oral account.

Moreover, the price of that castle was not high. If there was a chance in the future, it might be bought.

At least Prince Dolgorukov was very interested in the place, but he ignored the debt he had incurred due to poor management of the estate. Solovyov's father was still trying to help him get out of the current debt.

And Solovyov also felt a little shocked when he saw his current expenses.

"Vassily Vasilyevich, I think you should control your expenses. My father is helping you improve your financial situation in Petersburg and Moscow, and at least save some of your expenses."

"Misha, you don't have to worry too much. I think it will be reversed soon in this peaceful environment. Your father is a famous manager in Moscow, and so are your uncles. Besides, I don't want to treat my wife and daughter badly."

Yes, the princess's wife is only in her early thirties, and the princes who inherited the family because of their military merits still pay attention to the pomp.

Although Miss Ekaterina wears plain clothes, is sensible early, and knows how to be frugal, she still has to go back to Petersburg. With the pomp of the Dolgorukov-Krimsky family, it can't be bad. Even she herself has to adapt to this kind of life.

And this "little swan" is now sitting on the beach, watching the sea water surge up and cover her feet.

"The sea water is very cold, Katya."

"Brother Mishka, but it's very comfortable."

"But you have to take care of your body. Although we have come to the south of France, the environment here is much better than Paris, but you still have to be careful of catching a cold. If you get sick, it's no joke. There was an outbreak of typhus here two years ago."

Scare this girl, she stood up honestly and put on her shoes. But I have to say that her slender legs are really beautiful. She walks on tiptoes and holds her neck straight. She looks beautiful, like an artistic gymnast in modern sports.

"Brother Mishka, I'll listen to you. I also want to take a hot bath, and let Adela join me. I like her."

"Why?"

"She's so cute, just as cute as me, that's the reason."

"Ah, girls also like beautiful girls. My sister Yulia is not here. If that naughty boy knows, she will be jealous."

"Yulia should also like Adela, Brother Mishka, you love her just like you love Yulia. Although you are a servant, you always take care of her. I can feel it. In a family like ours, people like you... Treating servants even better than my father and mother treat servants is really different. "

"So, is this okay?"

"I think you are right. Our servants should also have corresponding rights, not just serve us. If we treat them badly, who knows what will happen."

"Good girl, everyone says you are smart, and it is somewhat close to what I think."

But most nobles don't think so. Although there are always enlightened nobles who are lenient with their servants and serfs, and even give them freedom, in most parts of Russia, there are still many voices of opposition.

There is always a ripe time, but he can't think so much.

In the evening, Prince Dolgorukov and his family were invited to dinner at the home of the sheriff in Saint-Tropez.

There are no big officials here. The sheriff should be entertained warmly. I just don't know if there is a deputy sheriff, a few stupid policemen, etc.

After all, there is now the "French National Gendarmerie", which was established in 1791. It would not be surprising if a Saint-Tropez Gendarmerie appeared. In other words, he also had a daughter who came from the Alps.

If it really happened, it would be an intrusion.

Fortunately, there was none, but at the home of Mr. Sheriff, Solovyov was very surprised to see Miss Sylvia Visconti, with whom he had been very close in the past.

The two spent several pleasant evenings together in Milan, and she was holding a girl in her arms. The child's eyes looked very much like Solovyov's.

"Michele, I didn't expect to meet you here."

"Sylvia, what a coincidence. We haven't seen each other for more than three years."

"Want to go out and talk?"

"Of course!"

Everyone also understands that these two are probably old friends, or even old friends.

Moreover, Sylvia has been bringing the little girl here. With Solovyov's mind, he would not have thought of who she might be. This child looks less than three years old, and her eyes are very bright. Others will say they like her when they see her. .

"Sylvia, are you married?"

"I am not married yet, but I am working as a housekeeper at Prince Borghese's house."

"It must be hard, right?"

"Yes, my father knows that I have this child. But it doesn't matter. After all, I am his only child and heir. He is just angry that I have a child for my fun time with you. It is not easy to get married like this."

"I can marry you, Sylvia."

Solovyov is very sincere to every girl who is close to him.

"Don't be stupid. I know you have a bright future and you are quite famous in Paris recently. Although my family background is better than yours, this is impossible. You have to consider your own future. Moreover, this child, You must like the name I gave her."

Obviously, Sylvia still thought a lot about her lover, and she was pregnant before marriage. At that time, she only wanted to be happy for herself, and her reputation was gone.

Solovyov felt that he should be responsible. They were both very stubborn.

"What did you name your child?"

"Octavia."

"So, you are Octavia, and I am the father you have never met."

But this child is no better than Louisa's child, even though he has some basic knowledge, he is still hiding behind his mother.

"It's inevitable for children to be a little afraid of strangers."

"It doesn't matter. We can have a chat after we put the child to bed at night."

But when Solovyov got closer, the clumsy little father always relaxed his vigilance and was not afraid of him because of his handsome appearance.

"Daddy wants a hug, Octavia, good boy."

This squishy little guy is now in Solovyov's arms. He has been a daddy for so long in the palace and at home, and it has not been in vain. He is very familiar with dealing with children.

However, Octavia may not have the concept of a father in her mind. She has been with her mother since she was born, and her understanding of the outside world is not that full.

"You're so good at holding a baby, Michele."

"I told you what I have done at home. I have always taken care of my younger siblings, worked in the palace, and often coaxed the older and younger children."

Sylvia heard it and did understand it.

"I think I just thought about my own happiness and closed the door at that time."

"I have a question too, but are you really working as a housekeeper for Prince Borghese?"

"yes."

"Which prince of Rome is it?"

"In the past it was Prince Marcantonio, and now it is his son Prince Camilo. We will also go to Paris in a few days."

"To Paris?"

"Yes. But in order to ensure his own safety, Prince Camilo only acted with his brother Giuseppe. My trip is to return to Rome and make some preparations there."

Prince Borghese should be the future new husband of Napoleon's favorite second sister Paulina, but news of General Leclerc's death has not yet reached France, and his coffin is still on the way.

Solovyov does not believe so much in "historical trends". After all, he personally changed the historical trends in parts of Russia and France, no matter from which aspect.

Therefore, he was not sure whether the lustful, flirtatious and frivolous Prince Camilo and the lustful, dissolute and playful Polina could get together, but his old lover was one of Prince Camilo's housekeepers.

But Sylvia obviously wanted his company very much. If the two of them were together, there would still be a little light bulb, which was their daughter.

Especially given such a name. Both of Octavian's sisters have this name. The one we are more familiar with is Octavia. The heirs of Augustus are closely related to her, and the one in Rome In a messy place, although she has been married twice, her morals as a lady are still impeccable and she has always been respected and loved by her younger brother.

As for Roman orthopedics, it should not have developed to that extent.

"I want to put the child to sleep first, and then come out to find you."

"Let's put the baby to bed together. Octavia is my daughter. I love her just looking at her."

It's just that Solovyov wants to sing in Italian, which is really difficult for him.

After the child fell asleep, the two of them took an aimless walk on the road in the town.

"I really didn't expect that we would be able to meet here and you would have to go to Italy."

"Yes, to Italy. Prince Dolgorukov and his family are going to Naples. During this period, they will visit some places in Italy and Switzerland, but I think the only place worth visiting in Switzerland is Geneva."

"You come with me to Rome. I still have my own apartment there. We can be like when we were in Milan, and this time it can be longer. I can see that you are injured and need to rest."

"I was just pricked by a dagger, it doesn't matter. Sylvia, I just think I can't help but think, you should be with me, and I will be your husband, okay?"

In fact, Solovyov still has a very strong desire to start a family, especially since his experience with Sylvia was very wonderful.

"I know that you love me. Although communication is sometimes interrupted due to various reasons, you are always able to reply. I have collected all the letters from Sweden and Dresden. However, what you should think of is You have a better future, don’t limit yourself to me.”

"But this is my problem"

"No, I found you first. Taking advantage of your honesty, maybe I can be your lover and make you happy, but as a wife."

At this point, Sylvia started to cry. Women's tears are very lethal, especially the tears of this young black-haired girl, which flowed down from her beautiful face.

"And Count Lita, he has arrived in Petersburg. Don't forget, he is a member of our Visconti family."

Speaking of which, that was the stepfather of the "Little Goblin". It was also mentioned in the correspondence between the two that the count was more or less an acquaintance of Sylvia's father in Milan.

As for the deeper reasons, Sylvia is unwilling to say, and she will definitely reject Solovyov's proposal, even if he is now considered a wealthy heir, owning multiple villages as a small lord, and The future is bright.

"I love you, Michele, but it's better to be your lover. You still need a wife who will help your future, not me, a frivolous lady from Italy."