Sur ma peau

27.

The assassination case eventually led to two results. One is that the parliament passed the "Priest Oath Decree" in November, announcing that the French church would be separated from the Pope's rule and belong to the state, realizing the separation of church and state. Loyal to the law, loyal to the king, and fully uphold the constitution promulgated by the National Assembly”; the second is to bring the contradiction between France and the Roman Church to the surface thoroughly, leading those unsworn clergy to form an “opposition” clerical group in the country .

At the same time, parliamentary divisions are growing day by day, with moderates and radicals taking sides.As a wrestling in the parliament, after the radicals passed the "Oath Act", the moderates immediately issued a decree on the reform of court trials, established a separate Dali Yuan, established a jury system, and divided the power of the Supreme Court.

Because of the need for constitution-making, the parliament is now the neighbor of the Supreme Court, each accounting for half of the Palace of Justice, so although Minos does not care about politics, he is also popularized by Robespierre who visits from time to time.

His Royal Highness would occasionally attend the parliament instead of the king, and almost never spoke in the parliament. He didn't need to speak, and the moderates who occupied half of the parliament could be his mouthpiece.The court reform decree was entirely inspired by Yabo Fika.

The busyness of work and life always makes time pass quickly. The New Year is almost immediately after the end of November. This year’s New Year’s Ball in Versailles did not have too much jewelry and preparations. The royal family also simplified the banquet and became limited to A family dinner attended by the immediate family.

"Aren't you going to accept my invitation this year?" Before getting off the carriage, Yabofika asked briskly, with a hint of banter.

It's just that it sounds more like teasing to Minos' ears. "No, I plan to taste the fine wine of the royal family and the food of Versailles."

"Don't have too much hope, it's not as good as a cook at home."

The word home confused Minos for a moment, before he realized that he was the chef of his mansion. This disguised compliment made people feel happy. Minos laughed lowly and said, "It's unbelievable."

"You can try."

As a result, Minos stood at the long table with a wine glass and finished the two songs, and no one touched the main course on the table. Desserts are very popular.

It seems that it is really possible that they are not as good as the chef at home. These exquisite dishes are probably all ostentatious. For the sake of his own digestive health, Minos decided to give up trying.

The man on the dance floor is wearing French blue this time, which is still the standard military uniform. Even the sword of the oath is hung on the waist. His beauty is elegant.

Minos attended several royal holiday banquets with Abafica, and the people in the hall could almost recognize them all. In the first dance, Abafica's partner was his youngest sister, who was already married. Princess Elizabeth, the second piece is more interesting, and the dance partner is Her Majesty the Queen.

With the affirmation of free speech, newspapers and publishing were booming all over France, and printed paper flooded everywhere.

There were pamphlets circulating in Paris, some of which were handed over to Minos, in which the most insulting descriptions of the bed were made of the woman from Austria, the Swedish officer, Madame Lambalt of the same sex, among other things. , and the king's brother, His Royal Highness the Grand Prince.

He didn't doubt the loyalty of the person next to him, but there were some things that could not be concealed. Jabofika had special feelings for this Austrian woman, which could be seen from the lines of the conversation and the tenderness in the corners of her eyes and brows.The exquisite costumes in the closet, which are full of gems and ribbons, never lag behind the trend of Versailles, are not inspired by Yabo Fika herself, but are all made by Her Majesty the Queen, from the shape to the embroidery on the cuffs, one by one. Finalized, it becomes evidence of speculation.

"Go to my suite." As soon as the two dances were over, Japafika left the dance floor, deftly passed through pairs of spinning ball couples, and returned to the dining table to face Minos, who looked uninterested. explain.

He always seemed to be able to see through Minos' thoughts, walked out of the banquet hall where brisk dance music was played, avoided the eyes of the guards and the baronesses, and entered the suite belonging to His Royal Highness, Yabofica said lightly: "Without her And Louie, I probably died 15 years ago."

Fifteen years ago, 15 was a troubled year for the royal family. According to the records of the court, smallpox broke out in Versailles, and more than a dozen people died at the beginning of the year, including the crown prince of France, the current king Louis XVI and the current King Louis XVI. Perfika's father, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince at the time, and then, according to records, Earl Ploin, who was also infected with smallpox, were sent to the territory to recuperate.The smallpox crisis at Versailles did not go away, and in May, Louis XV died of the same disease, thus bringing his grandson, Louis XVI, to the throne.

But there is at least one error in this record. No one knows better than Minos about Abfika's body, her fair and flawless skin, and no signs of smallpox infection at all.

It seems that what happened in 1774 was not as simple as recorded in the files.But there was no need for Abafika to tell him the lie just now.Therefore, it is because of the life-saving grace, the king's decree that he falsely passed on in the Bastille, and the house arrest that began on the night that Yabofika accepted the title of Grand Prince. was explained.

Minos pondered over those old events in silence without opening his mouth, and Jabofika changed the subject again: "You studied in the Artillery Academy for two years, but did not go further, but transferred to the law school." He said His back is straight and his expression is solemn. Whenever he shows this posture, it means that at this moment he is not wearing a Versailles mask, pretending to be a harmless and exquisite nobleman.

It also shows that this is an unreserved and frank dialogue in accordance with the contract.

"Yes, do you want to ask why?" Minos was not surprised that Yabofika would investigate his past, and he had nothing to hide, so he asked openly.Now that I suddenly mentioned it, I don't know what the other party is planning.

"If you'd like to tell," Abafica said.On the night of leaving the Bastille, the dragoons handed over Minos' information to him, and it may be more true to just listen to the person's own narration.

"Because of family background, and my own reasons." Minos said briefly, with a flat tone.Time dilutes everything. Now that I think about it, the original anger has long been extinguished, leaving only a pile of ashes.

Aristocrats who bought generations ago accumulated some wealth when their fathers inherited it.Humans are too easy to inflate themselves. With money and status, they become arrogant, betray their families, mess with women, squander their originally rich property, and die of dishonorable diseases.

Nobles value family background, not to mention that in the military academy where only nobles can attend, Minos, who inherited a trivial title and is in debt, is naturally unpopular.

That's why Minos left the military academy that defended the country, went to the law school to study, and lurked under the Earl of Artois, in order to change the old class restrictions in this country.

Yabofika didn't say much on this topic, and Minos' statement was basically consistent with the information he got.He then asked, "Do you want to continue your course in conducting?"

Hearing this sentence, Minos sneered, looked away, and said mockingly: "I don't have time to study now." The first draft of the "French Criminal Code" is about to be completed, and it will be submitted to the Parliament for legislative discussion.As the judicial Supreme Court, and the administrative royal family, both need to send representatives to participate, and then there is a fight based on reason, a battlefield without gunpowder smoke, and a fight without blood.

Once again, he and Jabofika had to stand on opposite sides.

"I'll teach you." Yabofika said to Minos as if she didn't see the situation clearly.

"Aren't you worried that I'll come back to you?" Minos looked up at His Royal Highness who said these words. There was no trace of joking in those blue eyes, but calm and unquestionable.

This person is always like this, stepping into his heart forcefully again and again.

"If there is such a day, I can only be proved wrong." Jabofika said.Along with the investigation report, there was also the evaluation of the Military Academy: calm and sharp, extremely talented, but hostile to the noble class, full of ambitions, difficult to control, and not recommended for training.

There will always be victims on the road of change. Right and wrong cannot be determined in the present, but only by future generations.Everything he did to balance the power of the kingdom may be regarded as a crime that hinders the development of the country in the eyes of later generations.

An evenly matched opponent is the best way to promote introspection and progress.

"Bow down to me." Yabofika drew out the sword of oath at her waist, and placed the tip of the sword flat on the left shoulder of Minos who was kneeling on one knee.

"Minos Gelfin, I swear to the land under your feet, your motherland, that you will dedicate your loyalty and your life to protect the stability of the country and the integrity of the country, even if you are smashed to pieces, you will not hesitate." No need. Sworn to the royal family or government, but as a knight guarding the land, loyal to the country.

The sword of the oath looks like a ritual sword, but it is actually made of high-quality fine steel, and it feels a bit heavy when it falls on the shoulder.The blade was sharp, and the facets polished like diamonds glowed with a cold light. The three blood grooves in the blade also showed that it was a sharp weapon for killing people.

"I swear." Minos solemnly swears for his self-will that will be completely released with unprecedented seriousness and firmness: "I will never forget this oath."

"May the gods, as the witness of this moment, bestow justice and fairness on this person." The blade of the sword tapped twice on the left shoulder, crossed the top of the head, and landed on the right shoulder, and also tapped twice.

"I, Abafica Sewell, canonize you as a knight."

After finishing all this, Yabofika sheathed her sword and said, "Please follow me."

They passed through the secret door next to the four-poster bed in the suite, which was the same color as the wall, and stepped into the private compartment of the Grand Prince. The sand table was several times larger than that in the Minos mansion, and a more detailed map, as well as signs of small flags of several colors, Show the roads, towns and defenders of various places one by one.

That is, all of Europe.

PS: The crown prince of Louis XV died in 1765, and Louis XV died of smallpox in 1774. The plot needs to change the death time of the crown prince to 1774.