Struggle in Russia

"This is the mansion of the Duke!"

Boris in the carriage looked at Duke Mikhail's mansion like a curious baby. For a fallen nobleman like him, he had never seen the Duke, let alone the Marquis. The luxurious foreign style made him envious, and he wished that he could live in such a mansion one day.

Vishniak is a little calmer, but it is also limited. In terms of background, he is not as good as Boris. Strictly speaking, they are not nobles, but only the illegitimate children of nobles. Therefore, he also had no chance to live in the mansion in the garden, let alone get to know the duke-level bigwigs.

Li Xiao was also looking at the mansion of Duke Mikhail. Strictly speaking, he was no different from Boris and Vishniak. He had never lived in such a mansion. It's just that the information in later generations is more developed, and the various mansions in movies and TV have broadened his vision, so that he will not look like a local leopard.

Moreover, Li Xiao is not particularly fond of the French-style architecture of this era. He prefers the simple and bright style of villas of later generations, rather than this square, square and vigorous architectural style. Although Mikhail's mansion is large and has many rooms, but the layout is too small, he prefers spacious and bright rooms.

"Don't be nervous, guys," Leonid saw that Boris and Vishniak were a little nervous, and quickly comforted him: "My uncle is nice and kind!"

However, this level of comfort is useless. Boris and Vishniak are still nervous. Although they are not overwhelmed, their bodies are tense. This is still not seeing the owner, but seeing Duke Mikhail, the two walk with different hands and feet, and it is considered good.

"The one who should be nervous is me!" Li Xiao patted them and joked, "The duke is going to test me, and I am the one who kidnapped his lovely nephew, not you. You will make things difficult and demanding for me." , why are you so nervous for me?"

Vishniak and Boris thought about it, and it seemed to be the case. Someone might be the one who attracted Duke Mikhail's attention. The two of them probably bought one and got one free. If someone attracts firepower, they are probably just a little transparent.

It both relaxes and disappoints them, who doesn't want to be the center of attention, who wants to be a little transparent? Even in the face of overwhelming pressure, they are willing to be the leading role, not a supporting role like a green leaf, or even a supporting role is not even a supporting role, but a clown who plays a role.

At this moment, Vishniak and Boris secretly made up their minds that they must catch up head-on, they must become the central characters on the stage, and they must be remembered by the world!

Under the leadership of Leonid, Li Xiao and the others went straight to the living room of Duke Mikhail, unlike yesterday's grand ball, there was no hustle and bustle, let alone countless sycophants and all kinds of nasty flattery.

Prince Mikhail was still wearing the uniform of the artillery general covered with medals. There was not a single wrinkle on the clothes, and they were as straight as if they had just been ironed.

His short hair stood up one by one, and his eyebrows were sharp and eye-catching like two machetes. The eyes are deep, and the gray-brown eyes have a kind of breathtaking power. Coupled with the two short beards on the lips, the whole person looks shrewd and capable.

"Gentlemen, welcome to come and visit us!"

Prince Mikhail's voice is rich and magnetic, as charming as a baritone. The voice is not loud but the words are pronounced clearly, and every word enters your ears meticulously and orderly, just like a well-disciplined soldier.

"Hello, Your Excellency the Duke. Thank you for your invitation, excuse me!"

Compared with the tall and tall Duke Mikhail, Li Xiao was like a hobbit, he had to raise his head to talk to this burly Duke, to be honest, it was a bit uncomfortable.

"Welcome, Your Excellency the Grand Duke! Your presence makes Pengpi shine!"

After some unnutritious politeness, the guest of honor was seated. Prince Mikhail sat at the top with a big horse and a golden knife, like a general with a group of small staff. Anyway, I can't see that this guy is a little kind,

Those eyes were like searchlights, making Boris and Vishniak slightly nervous.

Even Leonid was a little moved, he had never seen such an imposing uncle. In the past, Prince Mikhail was always friendly, either telling young people war stories to brag about, or telling witty words to ladies, more like a retired veteran cadre enjoying life than a general of an empire.

And today, what's with this sharp murderous aura? Domineering air broke out? He obviously didn't mean that yesterday, did he?

Leonid was a little dazed. But Li Xiao was still very relaxed. After bearing most of the sharingan attacks from Duke Mikhail, he was like a normal person, not talking and laughing, at least he was content.

Actually, Li Xiao before time travel was not so powerful. In the past, he was low-key, and he would definitely be nervous in front of big shots, even trembling when speaking in front of a crowd. But after time travelling, I don't know if it's the fusion of the grand duke's soul, or I've seen something even more unimaginable, and it's not surprising that the courage has been trained.

In short, he is very calm now. He even felt that compared to when he was shot dead before, Duke Mikhail's gaze was nothing more than a child's play.

Prince Mikhail was actually a little surprised. It's not that there are not many young people who can bear his gaze without panicking, but definitely not many. More little kids will be very uncomfortable under his gaze, and will soon be timid and guilty, showing their true colors.

But the three young people in front of them. Needless to say, Li Xiao, who is the leader, is like heartless. He should eat and drink, and he has time to comment on his wine and snacks. It seems that he is not here to meet the test but to be a food critic.

Of course, Prince Mikhail was not particularly surprised. After all, he did his homework yesterday and collected some recent information about Li Xiao. It is not surprising that the grand duke angered Nicholas I face to face, and did not change his expression in the face of fake shootings. It is not surprising that he has a will of steel.

What interested Prince Mikhail was the performance of Vishniak and Boris. He also collected information about these two people. He knew that their backgrounds were very ordinary. A scene like today should be unheard of.

But Boris and Vishniak didn't fare too badly. Just slightly nervous. Prince Mikhail could see that they were just a little uncomfortable and nervous, not guilty and unconfident.

This made Duke Mikhail surprised and interested. Just judging from the performance at this moment, these two are definitely not putting on airs, and they are also capable. Such talented young people from bad backgrounds are rare in Russia.

Duke Mikhail became more and more interested in them, and felt that Leonid had made some very unusual friends this time, and maybe they would all be characters in the future!