While the Romanian army was spurring its horses on Ukrainian soil, news of Karl's abdication came from within the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

Despite the efforts of the Habsburgs to retain their position, the Austrian and Hungarian parliaments decided to remove them from power. Moreover, all the property of the Habsburgs was also confiscated by the government. The decisions of the Austrian and Hungarian governments have left the Habsburgs, who have dominated Europe for nearly a thousand years, into a valley, and their lives have now become a problem.

However, when Edel got the news, he was immediately called by his wife, Sophie Marie. It seems that she was born in the Habsburg family, and she is also quite concerned about the family's plight.

As soon as Eder entered the room, he saw his wife, Sophie Marie, holding a framed photo and looking at the picture inside, gently stroking it, leaving tears in her eyes.

Seeing his wife's actions, Edel hurriedly stepped forward to reassure: "Mary, what's wrong with you, don't be too sad." ”

In the face of Eder's comfort, Queen Mary still looked at the picture in the frame and said, "This is the only family photo I have, but unfortunately it is all wrong now." ”

Edel followed his wife's gaze, and it was a picture of a family of five. His father-in-law, Archduke Otto Franz, and his wife, Princess José of Saxony, stood behind. The first three innocent children were his wife, Princess Sophie Marie, Karl I, and Archduke Eugen.

However, his father-in-law, Archduke Otto Franz, died in 1913, and the cause of death was a disease contracted by wandering in the fireworks field. As for her mother-in-law, Princess Josepha, she died of illness in 1903.

Queen Mary, when she saw Edel coming, turned to him and said. "Eder, I didn't even ask about politics before, but this time I'm begging you. Can we let the Habsburgs come to our side for a while, the family has done so much for them, and we built more than half of the concert halls in Vienna. Now they are swept away, these people are too much. ”

Looking at his wife's eyes red from tears, Eder couldn't say anything about refusal. So he could only say in earnest: "Mary, you know that there are too many Habsburgs, and they have too big goals. If you come to Romania, you will be criticized by everyone, which is not good for us and for them. ”

Edel's explanation did not dissuade his wife, and she continued reluctantly, "Then let Karl and Eugen come over." They are my younger brothers, and I can't bear to let them suffer like this. I haven't seen my father for too long since he died. Will Eder just help me make that happen?"

"Okay, I'll send a telegram."

Faced with his begging wife, Edel couldn't refuse. After all, it is a wife who has been together for many years, who can completely not be swayed by feelings. Although this is a thankless task in Romania, it is harmless to make a small mistake for the sake of your wife.

"Mary, I'll send them a telegram this time. But if they don't want to come on their own, there's no way to do it. ”

In the face of her husband's words, Queen Mary, who was in a much better mood, calmed down and said, "I know. If they don't want to come, I won't force it. After all, the children and grandchildren of the Habsburgs had to face their own choices. ”

Looking at his wife, who was in a better mood, Edel stepped forward and put his arm around her, saying, "Don't worry, I will care about the lives of your people, and I won't let them endure hunger and cold." Whether they recognize it or not, the help from the Hoffenzollen family. ”

Hearing Eder's words, Queen Mary felt the temperature of her husband's chest and said with satisfaction, "Eder, you are so good to me. ”

"Mary, who made you my wife?"

After appeasing his wife Mary, a telegram inviting Karl and Eugen to Bucharest was sent to Geneva, Switzerland, where the Habsburgs are now temporarily domiciling.

When this telegram was put into the hands of Karl and others, many people in the Habsburgs showed envy. Before, they never thought about life, because the Habsburgs could save them from worrying about life. But within a few days of being expelled from Austria, these people who did not know the suffering of the people got a taste of it, so they were very nostalgic for their former lives. But it's a pity that in this war-torn era, no one is willing to help them live a happy life before.

And when Romania sent a letter inviting Karl and Eugen to Brettianu to reunite with their sister Sophie Marie, no one was unfazed. But unfortunately they were not invited, and some people complained privately about it. He had hugged Queen Mary before, and she and Mary were good sisters when they were children, but these did not dare to reach the ears of the person concerned.

As for the Karl and Eugen families who were invited, there was not much trace of their hearts about this telegram from Romania. Karl is currently preparing for his return to Austria-Hungary, and even if the Habsburgs are expelled, no one can underestimate his influence there, and Karl clearly intends to use it to prepare for his return.

If he or his family had gone to Romania, the news would have made an already difficult task even more difficult, which he said he would not allow. So he could only say sorry to his sister for her help, and his wife, Queen Zeta, supported his decision. In fact, in his heart, he is the Austro-Hungarian emperor, and even if he is bad, he cannot be reduced to the point of relying on Romania, which is still at war, which is also one of the few motivations in his heart to support himself to continue.

And the family of Archgen also refused the help of his sister. For the same reason, he could not tolerate the fall of the Habsburgs, so helping his brother return to Austria-Hungary was the most important thing. If it is difficult for his brother to return because of himself, he will not accept it.

So in the end, this hand of friendship in Romania did not receive the two families, which made the long-awaited Queen Mary sad again. And Eder saw his wife's sadness, and deliberately took a day to accompany his wife.

As for the decision that his brother-in-law was reluctant to come to Romania, Eder was still a little prepared in his heart. If the Habsburgs were to come to Romania, it would be a major blow to their influence in the Austro-Hungarian territories. This is why Eder invited Karl and Eugen alone, because they clearly understood that coming to Romania was not a good choice, and it would be difficult to say if the other Habsburgs invited them.

Eder's decision to spend the day with his wife was never completed. In the afternoon of the same day, the main forces of the Moldavian Army led by General Courtois and the Ukrainian army fought a big battle in Hovrov, 30 kilometers southeast of Voliv. As a worthy monarch, Eder certainly needed to go to the staff to find out.