Because it was a very good personal relationship, and Marin knew that the other party would become the Grand Duke of Lithuania and the King of Poland. Therefore, Marin attached great importance to Prince Zygmunt's visit and personally accompanied him. Even, at the dinner party, he brought his parents to accompany him.

Prince Zygmunt was very fond of Marlin's "invented" Earl Grey milk tea, and Marin asked him what he wanted to drink, and he did not hesitate to choose "Earl Grey milk tea". So, Marlin took out the tea leaves, cane sugar, and fresh milk, and immediately boiled them.

In order to entertain Prince Zygmunt well, Marin asked the chef in the palace to come up with a unique skill and make a table of big dishes. First up is the medium-rare black pepper steak, which Prince Zygmunt raved about. To be honest, Lithuania is not short of cattle and is a big cattle breeder. After all, now the Ukrainian steppe is under the control of Lithuania. However, the level of cooking skills on the Lithuanian side is also very low, either roasted or boiled, and the beef is wasted in a good way. Marin's introduction of fried steaks in olive oil is indeed more advanced than the current cooking in Lithuania.

In addition, Marin also served the not-so-authentic beer roast duck and white-cut chicken. However, these two dishes also made Prince Zygmunt happy.

In addition, Marin brought out some truffles that had been frozen from France, and caviar that had been carefully marinated by the imperial chef of Julius II from Italy.

These two dishes also attracted Prince Zygmunt strongly. Fortunately, Prince Zygmunt had a good upbringing and did not overeat. After all, it's a guest on the go, and you can't be too rude. However, before the meal was finished, he asked Marin for a cook—apparently, he wanted to eat more often in the future......

Marin also had the heart to befriend the future king of Poland, so he naturally agreed. Besides, if you send a cook, you can also act as a spy and find out the information over there.

At the end of the table, Prince Sigismunt was still staring at the unfinished dishes on the table. However, he was restrained, only glanced at it a few times, and was only seen by Marin.

While returning to his guest room, Prince Sigismunt made a decision to take a while in East Frieslandor and try the delicious food......

After Prince Zygmunt left, Marin originally wanted to go back to rest, but was pulled by the old Hoffmans......

Marlin didn't know why, but old Hoffman looked at Marlin with fanatical eyes and asked;

"Marin, this Prince Zygmunt is the prince of a great country! I heard that he is not married yet? ”

"Yes, he is the younger brother of the King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania, Alexander, and may inherit the throne of Poland and Lithuania in the future......" Marin said casually. He knew that Archduke Alexander would burp next year, and that Prince Zygmunt would become Zygmunt I.

"Really...... Are you sure? Marin suddenly noticed that old Hoffman's voice was a little shaky.

"Of course it's true, why am I lying to you?" Marin felt a little baffled.

However, old Hoffman did not pay attention to Marin, but looked at Lady Mary in tacit understanding, and then nodded in unison.

After a slight pause, the elder Hoffman asked cautiously:

"Marlin, you see, our family Anne, is it a good match for this Prince Sigismunt?"

"What? Annie? Daddy, are you mistaken? Prince Zygmunt is 38 years old, and Anne is only 19 years old, only half the age of Prince Zygmunt! Marin almost jumped.

"What's the matter, it's only 19 years apart, which of those kings and dukes' stepfamilies is not twenty or thirty years younger than her husband? Moreover, in these days, isn't it very popular for princes to marry teenage wives in their thirties? Hoffman Sr. said disapprovingly. Lady Mary nodded her head in agreement.

Marin thought about it and realized that what old Hoffman said was really right. In this era, aristocratic men often got married in their twenties or thirties (of course, there were early marriages, but generally after the age of 20), but aristocratic girls were mostly married before the age of 20. Over 20 years old, she is definitely an old girl.

Speaking of which, Anne is 19 years old and is in the best time of a girl. But the old Hoffmans were very worried about Anne's marriage. Although Simon is not yet engaged, the old Hoffmans are not in a hurry. Because, it is nothing for a boy to get married a few years late, but if a girl does not marry early, it is easy to be delayed.

But the biggest problem is that the Hoffmanns are so special. This family relied on Marin's sudden rise a few years ago, relying on force, from a knight family to a count's family.

However, the old Hoffmans were only low-ranking nobles in the past, and did not establish any friendship with those old nobles. Marin is good friends with John II, Duke of Cleaver, but unfortunately, John II's son is only 14 years old, and he is not a good match for Anne. Moreover, John II had already chosen a daughter-in-law for his son, Maria, the only daughter of William IV, Duke of Hulich and Berg. Even, the two parties have already made a marriage contract.

This marriage brought great benefits to the Lamarck family - the Lamarck family went from owning the Duchy of Criver and the Duchy of Mack to owning the Duchy of Cleaver, the Duchy of Mac, the Duchy of Hulich and the Duchy of Berg as a vassal state.

Moreover, these four vassal states, all of which were agricultural countries in the Rhine Valley, were relatively wealthy. It can be said that through this marriage, the Lamarck family has made a lot of money.

Therefore, it is impossible for John II to let his son marry Anne, who is five years older. After all, Anne has no land to marry......

Moreover, even John II's second brother, Engelbert, Count of Nevers, was already married and had no children. As for Grand Master Philip, the third eldest member of the Lamarck family, he was a monk and would never marry......

Therefore, in this case, it seems difficult for the Hoffman family to find a marriage between the big noble families......

It just so happened that through this banquet, the elder Hoffman learned that the prince of Zygmunt was the younger brother of the king of Poland and the Grand Duke of Lithuania, Alexander, so he used his brain......

Although Prince Sigismunt is a little older, in the European aristocracy, no more than 40 years old is not too old. Even if you are old, as long as you have a high title, everything is not a problem......

In particular, just after Marin told the old Hoffman that this Sigmundt prince might become the king of Poland and the Grand Duke of Lithuania, the old Hoffman immediately became short of breath. Even Lady Mary, who is usually calm, was a little excited......

"Marin, you say, if we marry Anne to Prince Zygmunt, will Anne become Queen of Poland and Grand Duchess of Lithuania in the future?" Old Hoffman asked with a short breath.

Marin replied without thinking:

"That's of course, Grand Duke Alexander's health is not very good, maybe he will hang up in a few years. Prince Zygmunt has a more temperate lifestyle and is in good health, so he will definitely be able to inherit the throne. If Anne marries, she will surely become a queen......"

"So what are you waiting for? Marlin, your mother and I have given you a difficult task - to make sure that Anne marries Prince Zygmunt! Our Hoffman family wants to produce a queen! Old Hoffman yelled excitedly.

Looking at old Hoffman, whose eyes were red, Marin felt that as long as he dared to refuse, the old man might split himself alive......

It's just that, in this way, he ruined his original plan - he originally wanted to match Prince Sigmunt and Princess Catherine of Aragon......