Struggle in Russia

Alexander II said oh, apparently not believing what Count Shuvanov said.

The latter immediately said: "Your Majesty, I didn't mean to speak ill of Countess Maria Murapova. Think about it, was she a little nervous after the incident? At least I didn't see it on her face. Seeing emotions like nervousness, fear, and panic! From the beginning to the end, the countess was extremely calm, as if nothing had happened!"

Alexander II was stunned. What he said did mean something like this. It seems that Countess Maria Murapova is not afraid, and this is indeed wrong!

Count Shuvanov immediately said: "Obviously she is confident and feels that Your Majesty will definitely forgive her and will not do anything to her..."

Alexander II's expression changed, and he knew what this meant.

But Count Shuvanov was not finished yet and continued: "It can be seen that she has no regrets at all. She made such a big mistake and caused so much trouble, and she didn't think it mattered at all. This is the most disappointing thing. angry!"

Alexander II's face was a bit ugly. Count Shuvanov's words made so much sense. If you look at it this way, Countess Maria Murapova was indeed a cousin!

But although he was angry, he suddenly remembered something. That is, Countess Maria Murapova is not his wife. Strictly speaking, they are considered adulterers.

Since they are all like that, he, the adulterer, seems to have no right to despise them, let alone be angry!

Count Shuvanov saw Alexander II's face turning blue and red, obviously listening to his words.

Suddenly he was a little secretly proud, so what if you are the Tsar's favorite woman, I can destroy you in minutes with just a little trick. Even if His Majesty is still reluctant to give up on you for a while, it still leaves a thorn in his heart. When you are not so favored in the future, hum!

Count Shuvanov was secretly proud when he heard Alexander II say coldly: "Don't get involved in Countess Maria Murapova's affairs. I'll leave this matter to others." Do it, you first go find out who is chewing their tongues recently, and punish the leader!"

Count Shuvanov opened his mouth wide and his eyes almost popped out. He didn't understand why Alexander II did this. Logically speaking, wouldn't it be more appropriate to leave Countess Maria Murapova's affairs to him?

He is the one who makes suggestions and knows the appropriateness of them. No matter how you look at it, it should be him, right?

But Alexander II just left him alone and asked him to catch a few gossipy little characters. This was obviously dissatisfaction with him!

Could it be said that that woman's influence on Alexander II has reached this level?

Count Shuvanov lamented in his heart, feeling that he had gone too far, and the boat would capsize!

He didn't dare to say anything, so he could only retreat in a depressed tone.

Count Shuvanov has indeed gone too far, or he has committed the old habit of being clever again.

In fact, his performance was very good at the beginning, but at the end it was too much. Alexander II was not stupid. Although he doted on Countess Maria Murapova, he must have known in his heart that this woman was not trustworthy, especially after the Duke Vladimir incident. It became clearer that Countess Maria Murapova had a big problem.

It's just that he doesn't want to break up with each other yet and doesn't want to make the scene too ugly, so he doesn't care too much about it.

But Count Shuvanov stabbed the window paper into pieces without saying a word, and continued to expose his deepest privacy. Do you think Alexander II would be happy?

No emperor would like an ignorant minister like Count Shuvanov. There are some things that even if his ministers see through, they can't tell them completely, let alone break them.

This is Hong Guoguo's transgression, which touched Alexander II's reverse scale! Naturally, no matter how capable and capable Count Shuvanov was, he would not leave the matter to him. Even Alexander II didn't abandon it, which was considered a big deal.

After driving away Count Shuvanov, Alexander II sent for Count Rostovtsev.

In his opinion, the only one who can help him solve this problem properly is probably the earl.

After listening to Alexander II's request and the general story of the matter, Count Rostovtsev asked: "Count Shuvanov suggests that your majesty contact Countess Maria Murapova, thinking that this will allow you to Prince Vladimir took the initiative to clarify the facts, right?”

Alexander II nodded.

Count Rostovtsev looked at him strangely and said nothing, which confused Alexander II.

"Is there anything wrong with doing this?"

Count Rostovtsev nodded: "From a certain point of view, this idea is very clever, and it may indeed solve this troublesome problem. But from another point of view, this will encourage certain bad habits. If in the future If someone follows suit, I'm afraid there will be no peace, and..."

Alexander II felt shocked and quickly asked: "And what?"

Count Rostovtsev replied seriously: "And isn't this a bit frustrating?"

Frustrated?

Alexander II was stunned for a moment, and then a little moved. Look at this minister who thinks about him, and look at how he is considered.

Look at Shuvanov again. Did that guy say something similar? Do you think he was aggrieved?

Not at all. He has been holding on to Countess Maria Murapova, as if beating this woman to death would solve all problems.

Alexander II smiled bitterly and said: "It's a bit frustrating, but there is no other way!"

Count Rostovtsev shook his head and said: "Your Majesty, please forgive me, this is inappropriate! It will only make some people more unscrupulous, and then everyone will learn from Duke Vladimir and Maria Mu. What should we do if Countess Lapova did what she did?”

Without waiting for Alexander II to speak, he continued: "This matter can only be pursued to the end with dignity. Even if Duke Vladimir cannot be caught for the time being, it doesn't matter. Even if he can hide again, he may hide for a lifetime? So what if he hides abroad? , he can’t never come back for the rest of his life!”

Count Rostovtsev sneered: "Even if he is really able to hide, it doesn't matter. After all, not everyone can be like him. What we want is deterrence!"

Alexander II took a deep breath. These words made him feel so comfortable. Well, he, the majestic leader of a country, could only hold back such a small thing? !