Marriage, an ancient but enduringly used method, is a tactic that almost all families have used at one time or another.

Monarchs marry to expand their territory, merchants marry to make more money, and even ordinary people often use marriages to ensure that they can get enough benefits.

Alexander had thought that he would be used as a pawn in his marriage in the future, and he had had realized this since he had been using the name of Giorre Mordillo.

It is the iron law of this world to get the benefit and pay the price, no one can simply take it without giving it, even the most powerful people must abide by this principle.

So Alexander knew very well about the marriage, and this was why whenever Nathan tried to take Sophia away from him, he was against it, but he could understand it.

actually couldn't give Sophia a real marriage from the beginning, so it would be beyond reproach if she left.

It's just that he didn't expect this to happen so quickly, and it actually happened without his knowledge.

And somehow, the moment he heard the news about his marriage, what flashed in his mind was the figure of Ji Sha.

Modillo arranged a marriage for himself, so what about Jisha, was she also arranged a marriage?

So who will the other party be?

The name of the Count of Taranto Hossen crossed Alexander's mind, and though he had never met the Count, he knew that the man was old enough to have a son older than all of them.

Barondi della Rovere was obviously surprised to hear the news, and she looked at her father in amazement, because she didn't even hear Konstantin next to her.

"My daughter, you now have a fiancé," Giuliano della Rovelle said to Barentia, although he did not openly admit his illegitimate sons, as Alexander VI did, but de la Rovelle still privately considered himself a father many times, and then he looked at Alexander with a slightly critical gaze, "I must admit that his current status does not seem to be worthy of you, Lord of Agri, what is that place?" I've never heard of it. ”

Barondi looked back at Alexander in astonishment, her ordinary face always tinged with surprise, and when her gaze swept over Sophia, there was a faint hint of unease.

Sophia also stared blankly at the few people in front of her, she was only 13 years old now, and she was far from being able to fully understand something.

But there is one thing she knows better than anyone else, and that is that Alexander is hers!

Because of this, she hated all the women who dared to approach Alexander, even the self-proclaimed sister of Josha, but now suddenly a woman appeared claiming to be Alexander's wife, which made her explode in an instant!

"Ah~" A shout burst out of Sophia's slightly hoarse throat, and at this moment she even forgot her instinctive fear of the archbishop, she rushed forward desperately and took a step in front of Alexander, clinging her back to him, like a female dragon guarding her belongings, she let out an angry cry at the archbishop!

Alexander is mine, mine alone, he has been whipped for me, all he is mine!

Sophia wanted to announce it so loudly, but she couldn't make any other sound except for the shouts of "ahh

Sophia's anger slowly turned to unease, and her breathing became heavier from nervousness, so that she felt that the clothes on her body were like a moving cage that was too much for her to bear.

With a stabbing sound, Sophia struggled to tear the collar of her precious and gorgeous robe, and a cold wind blew into her neck, making her breathing easier, and then she clenched her hands into fists under the stunned gaze of the people, and leaned straight to the archbishop who everyone feared again.

Alexander had come to his senses at this time, although he knew that he had been sold by Molodi, but he also knew that now was not the time to care about this, so he immediately reached out and hugged Sophia from behind, whispering in her ear to comfort her, while slowly retreating backwards.

"Don't worry, as long as you don't leave me, I won't leave you," Alexander's voice was very gentle, as if comforting a child who was angry because the toy was rudely snatched away, and when he saw Sophia still leaning out and yelling, he simply put his lips on her earlobe, which was red from anger, and licked it gently, while lowering his voice and saying, "Don't be angry, it won't look good, you just need to let them know that I am yours, no one can take me away from you." ”

Sophia turned her head and looked at him with suspicion, she didn't know if she could believe Alexander's words, because these people didn't seem to think so.

"This bohemian woman is really stubborn." Della Rovere said to his cousin next to him, and seeing the corners of La Four's mouth twitching slightly, the archbishop said to Alexandria with an unhappy face, "I don't think it's time to discuss this matter, you calm this woman down first, and then come to me." ”

"I think so too, sir, please forgive me for missing my company."

Alexander hugged Sophia, who was trembling slightly because of excitement, looking at her angry but actually vaguely uneasy look, Alexander didn't think about it, and suddenly reached out and hugged her whole body.

Under the stunned gaze of several people, Alexander turned and walked out of the room with Sophia in his arms.

It was only after leaving the men that Sophia's stubborn body gradually softened, and she honestly curled up in Alexander's arms, her hands around his neck, her eyes fixed on his face in close proximity.

"Don't worry, I won't be gone," Alexander comforted the girl in his arms, who was clearly starting to get scared, "unless Nashan takes you away, but even then we won't be separated." ”

Sophia didn't fully understand Alexander's hints, she was relieved to hear him say that he wouldn't be separated, and the gypsy girl's uncomplicated heart made her reluctant to think too much about things.

Sophia's collar that had just been torn in anger swayed slightly in the wind, and as she curled up in Alexander's arms, a healthy piece of light chestnut skin on her chest exposed from the neckline squeezed up, looking like an alluring beauty.

A 13-year-old girl is a little different from a 12-year-old girl.

"You're such a seductive witch."

Alexander whispered something in Sophia's ear, and after kissing her forehead again, he stopped, and he turned to look at the villa behind him, slowly frowning.

He was sold like this, and Alexander was a little unwilling at first.

Besides, even if it is sold, it has to be sold for a good price, and then he thinks so.

Barentia della Rovere was the youngest of Giuliano della Rovere's three daughters, but it is said to be his favorite.

No one knew that Alexander had ever seen her portrait, although it was very old and he didn't care so much about the freehand techniques of those painters, but at that time, looking at the profile painting of the pope's illegitimate daughter, Alexander's evaluation of her appearance was "okay".

And in fact, when he really saw this young lady of the Luo Weilei family, he felt that this evaluation seemed to be a little high.

Barondi's appearance can only be said to be ordinary at best, like many women, she was still in good shape when she was a girl, as for her appearance, Alexander can only kindly say that she has no expertise in this area.

This young woman was obviously different from the famous noble ladies of her time, she seemed to be far more obsessed with money than the men, and the Rovere family did not seem to be good at it, so she became the head of the family.

Alexander was only interested in how to get more out of the young woman, and with the agreement with Genoa, the merchant ships that had come and gone were slowly but distinctly showing the appearance of the "free trade zone" he had conceived, and although the merchants were very cautious because of all their scruples, Alexander believed that as long as the merchants were allowed to experience the benefits of the free trade zone for themselves, they would bite the bait themselves like fish that had tasted bait.

Alexander can't help but admit that there is some credit to Barendi, at least this woman's vision is still very good.

Just, marry this woman?

Alexander was a little uncomfortable.

Alexander admits that he was actually a man who paid attention to his appearance.

Whether it is Sophia's mixture of innocence and charm, or the charm of Jisha's sunshine, it is unforgettable for him, so he is more willing to face such a girl.

What's more, his relationship with them is obviously different from Barondi.

What kind of person Giuliano de la Rovere was, Alexander felt that probably no one knew better than him.

Or what kind of man he will be in the future, at least Alexander knows better than anyone else.

The family of de la Rovere was no more depraved or noble than any other family of its time, a family that enjoyed power and luxury, and who were as cunning and unscrupulous as the rest of the family in order to maintain their position.

And the Rovelle family is a little more special than everyone else.

This is because Giuliano de la Rovere is a leading party.

The French invasion brought a temporary halt to the strife of many city-states that had been at odds with each other, and the emergence of an enemy more terrible than ever brought them together in panic and in fear.

But the Rovelles were the opposite, not only did they not hesitate to join the French, but they also became French agents in Italy from the very beginning.

This led everyone to think that the family was undoubtedly the most loyal lackeys of the French.

But the truth is that even Charles VIII, the current king of France, and Louis XII, who is about to succeed him, have been deceived.

At this time, no one could have imagined that it was De la Rovere, the first person in the party to lead the way, who would become the most troublesome opponent of the French only a few years later.

And all his life, he fought to the death to expel the French from Italy.

For such a person, it is difficult for Alexander to describe the feeling in his heart, and the only word he can think of is terrible.

Mordillo actually married the family behind his back, and Alexander not only felt that he had been sold, but also seemed to be sold for less value.

Modillo may have thought it would be a good idea to marry the illegitimate daughter of the Archbishop of Genoa, but Alexander did not.

Especially considering that in a few years, after becoming Pope of Ulysses II, de la Roveret will start to fight Louis XII to the end, and Alexander felt that this was really not a good marriage.

No one would have imagined that the Frenchman's number one accomplice would suddenly turn around in the future, and even the scheming Modillo could not have imagined such an outcome.

In his opinion, the deep relationship between the Rovere family and the French may be a good and great help that can be borrowed in the future.

So when he thought that one day "Giore Modillo" would face a lot of powerful enemies from Aragon and Castile, and also face Louis XII's France, Alexandre had a kind of time when he was as shrewd as Modillo.

And even if there is no reversal later, Alexander does not feel that the Roveres are a reliable ally enough.

Giuliano de la Rovere was clearly more concerned about his family, and he did not hesitate to wage wars in order to make his son the Duke of Ferrara, so the title of "Pope of the God of War" became both an honor and a source of criticism for him.

If he marries Barondi, will he do the same for his son-in-law?

Alexander thought for a moment and quickly shook his head, he didn't think that his character was good enough to have such an old man who loved him.

At least Nashan is a living example.

Sophia had clearly not yet calmed down from her anger, or that her gypsy personality meant that she would not give up so easily once she decided to hate someone.

So when Alexander put her in the carriage, she suddenly took out a chain made of a string of black stones from the velvet fanny pack she had brought with her, and her lips moved silently to herself.

Alexander looked at Sophia helplessly, he didn't know if it was some kind of curse, but it was clear that Sophia really hated that family.

It's just that he didn't know that on Sophia's curse list, Count Mordilo seemed to be in front of the Rovere family.

The carriage was bumpy on the road, and the wind and snow outside seemed to get heavier, and Alexander opened his robe and wrapped Sophia's body in his arms.

I don't know if it's because of the hugging together, the body temperature of the two people seems to be higher than usual.

Alexander looked at Sophia's sharply curvy face in the light from outside the car, and then kissed her on the pale chestnut cheek.

In response, Sophia suddenly turned her head and choked the fiery lips at the corners of his lips.

The carriage was still shaking, but the two men in it seemed to have forgotten everything outside.

Until there was a neighing and the carriage came to a stop, and then the low voice of Paul Busako was heard outside.

"My lord, the Archbishop of Valencia is on the other side."

Alexander frowned a little and ordered Sophia to leave from his arms, then opened the door and stepped out of the carriage.

On the other side of the carriage, Caesar, dressed in splendid costume, was watching him on horseback.

Alexander noticed a middle-aged man standing next to Caesar next to him, looking at him with a strange look.

"What a coincidence," Caesar said with a smile as he looked at Alexander, "I remember someone said that the person you meet on the last day of the year is a sign of your luck for the year to come, and I don't know what our meeting portends," and without waiting for Alexander to reply, Caesar glanced at the middle-aged man next to him and said, "But I'm sure your meeting will not portend anything good." ”

As he spoke, he smiled at Alexander: "Come and meet my family, my sister's husband, Giovanni Sforza." ”