After finishing the visit to the Century Exposition, Jero Bonaparte noticed that the children’s spirits were noticeably low.
It was evident that they didn’t quite enjoy the Century Exposition. However, out of respect for Jero Bonaparte, not a single one of them expressed any dissatisfaction throughout.
"Let’s go! Let’s head back!" Jero Bonaparte said to the children.
Upon hearing permission to return, their expressions imdiately brightened, and then Queen Victoria, being the eldest sister, walked up to Jero Bonaparte and softly asked, "Your Majesty, aren’t we going to the Paris Veterans Hospital?"
"No, we’re not!" Jero Bonaparte shook his head and said to Princess Victoria.
Except for Albert Edward, everyone else had a smile on their faces; they had long wanted to return to the Louvre Hotel.
Thus, under the guidance of Jero Bonaparte, Albert Edward and others boarded the carriage again to return to the Louvre Hotel.
After Jero Bonaparte sent them to the lobby of the Louvre Hotel, he spoke again, "Edward, are you interested in taking a walk with ?"
Albert Edward hesitated for a mont and then nodded, leaving the Louvre Hotel with Jero Bonaparte.
Walking on the road, Albert Edward delicately inquired where Jero Bonaparte was taking him.
"The Paris Veterans Hospital!" Jero Bonaparte said calmly.
Imdiately, Jero Bonaparte and Albert Edward walked together towards the Paris Veterans Hospital.
By the ti they arrived near the Paris Veterans Hospital, it was already around 11 a.m., with only one hour left until lunchti.
"Ti is running out! We need to hurry!" Jero Bonaparte urged.
The two quickly crossed the lawn outside the Paris Veterans Hospital, reaching the entrance of the Paris Veterans Hospital.
The two soldiers stationed outside the Paris Veterans Hospital imdiately blocked Jero Bonaparte and Albert Edward’s way, informing them that ordinary people couldn’t enter the Paris Veterans Hospital.
Jero Bonaparte quickly removed his hood and smiled as he asked the soldiers, "Do you think this face of mine can enter?"
The two soldiers promptly saluted Jero Bonaparte, exclaiming, "Your Majesty!"
"Hmm! Thank you for your hard work guarding the Veterans Hospital!" Jero Bonaparte nodded and said to the soldiers, then turned to Albert Edward and said, "Let’s go inside!"
Knowing that he could see his idol, Albert Edward also showed an excited expression and responded to Jero Bonaparte, "Yes!"
Jero Bonaparte and Albert Edward entered the Paris Veterans Hospital and then walked down the intricate and patterned floor along the stairs, quickly reaching the second basent floor of the Paris Veterans Hospital.
Albert Edward’s expression gradually beca devout, and as the two went further, Jero Bonaparte and Albert Edward passed through a golden cross, eventually entering a cylindrical room.
In the center of the room were two coffins made of redwood, the final resting place of the Emperor Napoleon of the French Empire and Grand Marshal Surt of the French Empire.
"On the left lies my uncle Napoleon, and on the right is Grand Marshal Surt of the French Empire!" Jero Bonaparte said, pointing to the coffins and introducing them to Edward VII.
After hearing Jero Bonaparte’s introduction, Albert Edward slowly approached Emperor Napoleon’s coffin. To Jero Bonaparte’s surprise, he knelt in front of Emperor Napoleon’s coffin, clasped his hands, and prayed earnestly.
Jero Bonaparte quietly stood behind Albert Edward, watching. After a while, Albert Edward stood up again, turned to Jero Bonaparte, and expressed his gratitude, "Your Majesty, thank you very much!"
"It’s nothing!" Jero Bonaparte shook his head and said to Albert Edward, then reminded him, "By the way! Rember the next ti you co with your parents, don’t kneel again!"
"Rest assured! I certainly won’t cause you any trouble!" Albert Edward nodded and said to Jero Bonaparte.
[PS: Historically, Albert Edward, when accompanying the Victoria couple to visit the Paris Veterans Hospital, knelt before Emperor Napoleon’s coffin in public!
His action made Queen Victoria and Prince Albert feel annoyed.
After all, Emperor Napoleon, as one of Britain’s most formidable opponents, caused great harm to Britain.
Although Britain and France were getting along well due to the Crian War still ongoing, the two countries had not reached the level of friendliness where the Crown Prince would kneel to the "enemy."
Albert Edward’s behavior brought disgrace to the entire Royal Family!]
"Hmm! I believe you!" Jero Bonaparte once again patted Albert Edward on the shoulder with a solemn tone and asked whether Albert Edward wanted to see other rooms.
"Alright!" Albert Edward responded.
Jero Bonaparte, accompanied by Albert Edward, visited the resting places of other famous generals (including Marshal Saint Arno) and thoughtfully provided explanations to Albert Edward.
However, Albert Edward’s interest in these generals was clearly not as great as his interest in Emperor Napoleon.
Therefore, he only nodded slightly during Jero Bonaparte’s introductions.
After Jero Bonaparte and Albert Edward had toured all the rooms, they stepped out of the Paris Veterans Hospital together.
At this point, it was less than 15 minutes until lunchti, and a carriage "just happened" to be waiting in the vacant lot at the entrance of the Paris Veterans Hospital. The coachman was none other than Taylor.
"Let’s go!" Jero Bonaparte and Albert Edward entered the carriage, and Taylor promptly waved his whip to move forward.
Inside the carriage, Albert Edward once again expressed his gratitude to Jero Bonaparte, saying that Jero Bonaparte had made him feel a respect he had never experienced before.
Jero Bonaparte looked at the Crown Prince in front of him, sighed once more, and reiterated: "Edward, do not resent your father! Albert’s love for you is second to none!"
"I know!" Albert Edward responded to Jero Bonaparte with a bitter smile, "Your Majesty, I understand what you are saying! It’s just that I really don’t know how to face him. My father and mother’s expectations for are too high. The more I want to live up to their expectations, the more I feel an unprecedented pressure.
This pressure is about to overwhelm !"
"You should talk to Albert!" Jero Bonaparte suggested once again to Albert Edward. "There’s nothing that can’t be solved through conversation!"
"But I don’t know how to talk to him!" Albert Edward said to Jero Bonaparte in a slightly choked voice.
"Just speak frankly!" Jero Bonaparte shrugged his shoulders at Albert Edward. "It’s not like he can eat you!
I believe Albert will understand you!"
The most difficult realization in life is admitting the ordinariness of the next generation upon having them.
Especially for soone as extraordinary as Prince Albert, acknowledging the ordinariness of his child is even more challenging.
However, Jero Bonaparte believed that Albert would ultimately be willing to accept this.
Wait! How did I beco a diator for family disputes!
Jero Bonaparte suddenly realized that he seed to have beco a figure similar to a community committee aunt or a teacher.
Damn! This annoying habit of being a busybody must change!
Jero Bonaparte inwardly blad himself.
Just then, the carriage slowly ca to a stop, and Taylor, from the driver’s seat, said to Jero Bonaparte: "Your Majesty, we’ve arrived at Louvre Hotel!"
"Let’s go!!" Jero Bonaparte pushed open the carriage door and stepped out, with Albert Edward following closely behind.
When Jero Bonaparte t Albert again, he noticed that Albert seed much more spirited than before.
As they t, the two shook hands, and Albert imdiately expressed his gratitude to Jero Bonaparte.
"No problem!" Jero Bonaparte shook his head in response to Prince Albert, "Edward is fine, I don’t have to worry about anything!"
"Listen to you, you almost sound like my child’s father!" Prince Albert teased.
"I wish my child could be as obedient as Edward!" Jero Bonaparte replied in kind.
Prince Albert and Jero Bonaparte continued to walk and talk and soon entered the restaurant.
This restaurant was sowhat different in structure from their previous one; its style leaned more towards the Empire period, exuding a simplicity yet elegance in its decor.
As usual, Jero Bonaparte and Prince Albert first enjoyed a glass of red wine, and then Emile Pereire once again brought out the dishes.
Today’s dishes were a bit different from yesterday’s, with a few French dishes being replaced by so famous British ones.
Jero Bonaparte and Prince Albert continued to eat while engaging in lively discussions about the situation in Russia.
Jero Bonaparte took the opportunity to talk about providing so support to Duke Golitsyn, to which Prince Albert expressed his agreent and assured Jero Bonaparte that the Kingdom of Britain would certainly assist the French Empire in achieving this (implying that they wanted to share in the benefits).
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