Solovyov in Tsarist Russia 1796

Chapter 242 009 I’m afraid the Saintess battle flag is not this color.

"Madam, thank you for crossing out the snail. In fact, I heard that the snails used in Europe are fine. If they are replaced by African snails, they will be very toxic. But I have not been to Africa. This point It can’t be verified either.”

The giant African snail is indeed a terrible carrier of bacteria, and it is also very lethal to edible snails, but when Solovyov said this, he was somewhat pretentious and seemed to open up a topic about food.

"I don't really like snails either, they look slimy."

"But many people still like it, which is inevitable. There are many delicacies in the world, but there are also some like Britain. Their dishes are indeed not very good."

"Michelle, the French cuisine that has been introduced to the UK is very good. It costs a lot to hire a French chef in the UK."

"Madam, where did you hire the cook?"

"It's an Italian chef from Nice. Doesn't it sound surprising to you?"

"Madam, your dark hair indicates that you are probably from the south of France. It is perfectly normal to hire an Italian cook."

"Where is the cook at your house? I mean, at your house, in Petersburg."

"My stepmother is French, but we still hired a cook from Petersburg. Moreover, she never let me learn to cook. She said that one of the aides-de-camp to the Tsar was a respectable nobleman and not a chef. "

"Then what are you going to do?"

"Those of us who are military officers know how to make delicious barbecue and grilled fish, as well as remove the bones from a whole piece of seabass and put it down to make soup. I can still do this, but I don't like making cream soup. She doesn't. Let me do it, but when you are away from home, especially when you are marching and fighting, it won’t work if you don’t know how to do it.”

"If you say so, my brother Leon really likes chicken, but he always lets the cook do it."

"It sounds strange. France is a new country that was reborn after the Great Revolution, but officers prefer to hire cooks. Russia, on the other hand, seems to be a backward country. It's just that Peter the Great has been reforming since then, and there are still many old systems, but Our officers sometimes seem very independent.”

"It's just that my brother is an artilleryman. You know that artillery is always different from infantry and cavalry."

Solovyov has not yet identified the little widow's brother, and indeed his information is limited, but her strange accent is even weirder than what he heard when he first met the First Consul.

"If you are in Russia, you can also bring good wine and appetizers in the gun carriage."

"They all look the same, but I have never marched with my brother. He dotes on me very much and doesn't let me go to the army to see him."

"You love your brother very much?"

"I love him very much. If we weren't brother and sister, I would be more interested in becoming his bride."

Good guy, how controlled is this guy?

Solovyov was also waiting for the food to be served. Polina ordered the chef to prepare large portions for him, which also took into account the good appetite of the officers.

"This foie gras should be real foie gras, not made from duck. When I was in Nancy, I heard an innkeeper say that their small restaurant there always served duck gras, but The taste is not bad either.”

"Of course, these foie gras are very fresh, and I use fresh ingredients at home. Because my little angel has a bad appetite, he often gets sick after coming back from overseas. My mother is worried that I can't take good care of him. "Child, take him over."

"Isn't it great that the child is taken care of by grandma?"

Although Polina takes great care of her children, she is more concerned with preparing beautiful clothes and high-end ingredients for her children. If she really has to take care of her children, her level is obviously not enough.

"Yeah, but I miss him sometimes, and it's nice just to know that he's okay."

"If the grandma takes care of the child, sometimes it is better than raising it at home. Madam, I am not saying that, the old lady should have given birth to many children. I know that the previous generation in France also gave birth to many children. As a mother, Very experienced. Unlike many French families now, who only have one or two children.”

"Then you don't plan to get married as soon as possible?"

"No, ma'am, I'm not getting married. It's not the time yet."

Moreover, his proposal to Sylvia was rejected, although the two still maintained a very close relationship.

"Ah, then when you return to Petersburg, someone will introduce you to a young, beautiful and lovely wife."

"Ma'am, you are such a lady."

After hearing this, Polina burst out laughing.

"Ah hahaha, thank you for your comment, sir. It's just that I'm older than you. If we got to know each other better, you'd still have to call me Sister Madeleine."

After Polina said this, she also thought that she was no longer as cute as she was when she got married at the age of seventeen or eighteen. Her breasts and hips were bigger, and there was no fat on her belly, but she also had some fat on her body, which made her look plump. few.

She still preferred her youthful girl appearance, and her current one was not bad, and her son liked such a soft and fragrant mother, so she kept restraint. After her body recovered, she did not go to bed with her lover for a while.

After all, in her eyes, her children seem to be more important now, and they are her only weakness.

As for what others can do to catch her, it may be more difficult. Compared with the money-obsessed elder sister and the ambitious younger sister, her excuse is just a chaotic private life. Besides, it has been made public. They know that Paulina is a "bus" in Paris. "Carriage" has ruined his own reputation, so it is no longer a problem.

Of course, this also caused a lot of damage to her body. That is, after her husband died and she became seriously ill, she could not be allowed to live that kind of dissolute life. Instead, she was allowed to take good care of herself. There are still some benefits to being young.

It is indeed outrageous that she is so big-hearted and wants to recognize a younger brother.

Of course, if compared to her stupid brother, Solovyov's skills are still very strong, except for the ability to flirt with girls.

You know, the Italians are the best at picking up girls in Europe.

"Yes, ma'am."

"Does this meal taste good?"

"Very good, madam. No wonder people always say that in Paris, the level of chefs hired at home is higher."

"But you rarely drink."

"This has a lot to do with my mentor, who was always just a glass of sweet wine."

"You can try the champagne here."

"However, not all Russians like to drink a lot of wine."

Especially since he was not only temperate, but also a poor drinker.

"Okay, we can turn to other topics, like fashion in Paris"

But Polina has a problem, that is, her knowledge level is too shallow, but when talking about these fashions in Paris, there is still something to be said.

"But, madam, when it comes to your wig, sometimes it is not as good as real hair. Although you have short hair now because of mourning, you look very attractive like this."

"Really?"

"Yes, ma'am."

Then, Polina brought a mirror and began to look at herself.

"It's exactly what you said, sir. It's just that I have to grow my hair in the future. After all, wigs are not real hair."

"Sometimes, young girls are required to cut their hair, which doesn't look good."

"I think that's what you said. Do you want to tell me a story?"

Ah, no matter whether it is Russian or French, Parisian or Corsican, these little wives like to have stories told to them.

At this time, Solovyov was talking about the gift of the Magi, which actually made Polina cry.

"This couple is really touching. My poor husband, he is so tolerant of me."

This is still a real feeling, Polina thinks of her dead husband, that's all.

"If someone could treat my poor son Demid kindly, I would also marry him."

"Yes, madam, you will always have a new marriage, a more glorious one"

Hopefully, Solovyov still noticed that this lady still has some good qualities in her. Although she is easy to be emotional and not bad in nature, old habits are difficult to change.

That's how she always wants to eat herself alive, which is a bit scary, after all, she is also a carnivorous black-haired beauty.

However, the day is almost here. Polina is about to send her guests away, and Solovyov also knows that the distance this time is a little far, but in Paris, this is still bearable. within the range.

After all, the urban area of ​​Paris is only that big at the moment. The second arrondissement, the eighth arrondissement, and the ninth arrondissement form a triangle, and these places are all adjacent.

It's not too far to walk home.

"Thank you for your hospitality, ma'am. If you need anything, I'm always at your disposal."

Although there are some polite words in it, Solovyov will indeed come here.

He just relied on his intuition and speculated that the status of a young widow who could own a house on this street must be extraordinary.

But you can’t guess Napoleon’s sister. After all, there are many nouveau riche in Paris.

At this time, social relationships are even more needed.

Solovyov still hopes to find out news about his stepmother's family, but he is not such a reckless person, and as a result, there is no reliable news so far.

Returning to his apartment at 205 Montmartre Street, he also wanted to have a good rest.

Pierre went out to attend events these days and was not in the apartment. Sylvia's letter stated that they had entered France under the escort of Belzoni and were on their way to Paris.

Adela will be back by then, but now he has no maid or follower.

However, the story told to Paulina can be taken out, polished, and submitted for publication.

He also raised this point with Mr. Weige, and he also had other ideas.

It will take some time anyway, so I’m not in a hurry right now.

But Polina is still very interested in "prey" like Solovyov.

"Madeline, don't you think that Russian gentleman is very interesting? He is young and handsome, and he also knows a lot of knowledge."

"Madam, if you like it, you have to live a better life. You are my master, and I support whatever you want to do. But now you are just returning to social situations. You lost your general not long ago."

"Okay, I know."

Polina untied all her clothes again and asked Madeleine to close the curtains, so that her skin and the bedding were in direct contact, which made her feel very comfortable.

"Ah, this Michelle, I must get him!"

She still has the old habit of being a nymphomaniac, falling in love with everyone she sees, but because of her physical discomfort, she has not been so unscrupulous recently. Living in the official residence of Charlotte Palace is also to recuperate her body.

As for her son, her grandma has been raising her very well recently. This reckless and irresponsible young mother loves her son, but she just dumped the child on her mother.

We must also forgive her for her rashness, but it was Letizia who came to take care of her grandson, which actually restored the child's health a lot.

Demid is not the eldest among the grandchildren. What is more surprising is that Lucien's eldest daughter Felicine Charlotte is the eldest child.

Letizia favored Lucien the most, but he also caused a lot of trouble. Sometimes when brothers quarreled, it was not appropriate for the eldest brother Joseph to come to mediate.

But for boys, Demid is the eldest. Even in Europe, if there is a boy, it is actually the same, especially the Salic inheritance method for nobles on the European continent, which is very advantageous as an heir.

Of course, Demid is the grandson and nephew of Napoleon, so he is still very low in the pecking order.

But Napoleon thought it would be good if he had a grown-up boy who could go with him in a certain war.

He said this when he went on an expedition to Russia in the future. However, during the last period of time when Josephine was still alive, he was always busy with his career and was not always in Paris. Therefore, it was stipulated that Louis and Hortense His son is his heir.

Before becoming emperor, many things had actually been arranged.

As for Pauline's son, when Napoleon saw him, he thought of the unlucky Leclerc.

"Mother, this child has been raised well by you."

"Napoleon, poor Pauletta and Demid still need your care. You must also take care of your family for the sake of my mother."

"Yes, mother. It was Joseph who made the arrangements at first, but now, we need to get married, arrange a suitable job, and there is an additional heir. We need to raise children. Our family will also be prosperous in the future. We brothers and sisters are 8 I have to raise these children in the future. Poor Demid is doing well here."

"But Polina, she lost her husband, what are you going to do with her? If this continues, she may"

Among her sons, Letizia may be more partial to Lucien, but among her daughters, it is difficult for her to keep her arrangements consistent for a long time. Recently, Paulina has become a widow.

"My most beloved sister always makes me a little trouble. In this way, the person I am looking for for my mother is obviously not suitable. However, Prince Camilo Borghese, he was in Paris recently , this young man is very rich, has more than 2 million francs in property, and is also somewhat interested in Paulina."

"Then follow your arrangements, Napoleon. The Prince of Rome is a very handsome young man. I hope Polina will be satisfied with him."