Struggle in Russia

Old Adlerberg rarely had time to rest. As one of Nicholas I's exclusive pimps, there were countless balls, salons, operas and ballets waiting every day.

The old man had to wear glasses to carefully look at every celebrity and every actress, and pick out the one that best suits Nicholas I's taste as a backup.

Nicholas I had particularly strong desires and needs, and he was a scumbag who loved the new and disliked the old. Enough beauties must be prepared for His Highness, otherwise old Adlerberg's job will be over.

To be honest, this job is very challenging. There are too many beauties to see every day, and most of these beauties are white lotuses who don't want Bilian. There is really no lower limit to gain the favor of Nicholas I.

All kinds of temptations that you can't imagine, all kinds of tests for the soul and body, are really a challenge for the old Adlerberg who is no longer young. All in all, he feels a bit hollowed out.

Of course, it is impossible for the old man to give up this very "hard work". No man can resist this kind of temptation, even if he is exhausted, he is willing.

“Alexander Theater!”

With a tired face, old Adlerberg left Tenderland. The beauty just now was his favorite type, just like his daughter, pure and innocent, with big eyes that seemed to be able to speak. The huge age gap makes the old man very satisfied. He can consider giving the girl's husband some compensation. Which department does he want to work in?

Ministry of the Interior? Or the Foreign Office? It seems to be the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, no, it is better for such a beauty to stay in St. Petersburg, how can it be cheaper for foreigners, then the Ministry of Internal Affairs!

Old Adlerberg happily made a decision, and planned to set aside a little more time to guide that innocent girl. A good girl like this should have more contact.

The old man fell asleep before he knew it, and it could be seen that he was indeed "working hard". If he continued to work day and night, he might die suddenly!

After a while, the carriage stopped steadily at the entrance of the Alexander Theater. Old Adlerberg woke up suddenly as if he had been set on an alarm clock. He rubbed his sour and dry face, and slapped it hard a few times, making his sallow face more bloody.

Walking into the theater, he quickly entered his box under the guidance of the waiter. This box is not a prime location in the Alexander Theater, and as an old man, this box is really a bit out of place. But he prefers this box, the reason is very simple, this box just happens to be able to clearly see Nicholas I's exclusive box!

"Are you sure Her Royal Highness will watch "The Magic Flute"?"

Old Adlerberg casually asked the entourage behind him, and the man hurriedly bowed and replied: "Yes, according to the announcement from Countess Lukyanova, Her Royal Highness has decided to come to watch "The Magic Flute", accompanied by Ta Viscountess Lasovna and Viscountess Trofimovna."

Old Adlerberg nodded, and slowly closed his eyes. The attendants behind him did not dare to say much, and retreated neatly.

Time passed by, and the opera on the stage failed to attract the old Adlerberg at all. The old man seemed to have fallen asleep, and he could faintly hear a slight snoring.

When the heroine on the stage soared hard, and when the curtain of the first scene fell, the sleeping old Adlerberg suddenly opened his eyes. He stood up neatly, and immediately stepped forward to help the old man tidy up without needing to signal to the followers behind him.

A minute or two later, when the curtain was about to be opened again, the old man walked out of his box energetically, striding towards Nicholas I's box.

This neatness and decisiveness amazed the attendants behind him. He has seen similar scenes countless times, and every time the old man seems to be able to pinch and count, when the queen just enters the box and sits down, the old man always wakes up just right,

Then just in time to visit. This is the case every time, every second is not bad!

Old Adlerberg had a very good relationship with Nicholas I's Empress Alexandra Feodorovna. When Nicholas I was looking for flowers and willows, the old Adlerberg always took good care of the queen, went to the theater with the queen, chatted with the queen, and visited the garden with the queen. The old man is always meticulous.

But don't get it wrong, old Adlerberg and Alexandra Fyodorovna are not that kind of relationship. Even if you give the old man ten guts, he wouldn't dare to give Nicholas I a hat, right? This one is simply accompanying the queen as a good friend, using elegant aristocratic humor to keep the queen from being bored.

To be honest, this is the reason why old Adlerberg has been able to serve as Minister of Palace Affairs. He took the empress route, because he knew that Alexandra Feodorovna held an unusual position in Nicholas I's heart.

Yes, Nicholas I can be said to be an out-and-out scumbag, and he has played with countless women. But that doesn't mean he doesn't have feelings for the Queen. This scumbag still "takes care" of the queen's emotions, and never flirts with other women in front of the queen. His cheating activities are carefully arranged and will never embarrass the queen.

Of course, no matter how well Nicholas I arranged it, Alexandra Fedorovna was well aware of her husband's "extracurricular" activities. But this woman is weak in nature and a little sickly, a bit like Sister Lin in the Red Mansion. It's just that this sister Lin is not so beautiful, and her personality is as soft as a noodle.

Alexandra Feodorovna has been silently enduring Nicholas I's little tricks, pretending not to see them, and even unwilling to mention them. But no matter how she pretends, the truth cannot be changed. So whenever Nicholas I had a tryst with his mistresses in the Winter Palace, she would leave, escape from that luxurious prison, and take a breather under the pretext of watching a game in the garden.

This poor woman was so empty and lonely, so eager to be accompanied by a confidant, so old Adlerberg saw the opportunity and rushed in. The old man cared for and comforted the poor queen in every possible way, making the queen temporarily forget those depressing realities. Naturally, he became the queen's best friend and most trusted person.

Let's put it this way, Nicholas I trusted Count Kleinmichel the most, and the queen trusted old Adlerberg the most.

"Count, welcome. You always take good care of me!" Alexandra Feodorovna smiled and stretched out her arms.

Old Adlerberg hurried forward two steps, bowed and took his arm and kissed the back of the queen's hand very gently: "Your Highness, this is my honor!"