"What do you think of this kid?" Queen Mother Regent Mary looked at the future Imperial Empress Agnes who was still potted in the garden from afar and said with a smile.

Alexios had not yet taken off his military uniform, and the beautiful girl not far away was taking care of his beloved rose, and it could be seen that he was very attentive.

"I think she'll be a good Imperial Barcelissa."

"Yes, this child knows how to please her future husband!"

Marie chuckled softly, she had a good opinion of the French princess, a beautiful girl who kept her true colors, did not stretch out her hand at will in the imperial court, and did not allow the noblewomen who were jealous of her status to wantonly encroach on her power.

"Mother, please allow me to go and say hello to my future wife first." The Emperor smiled and expressed his heart.

"Go, my son, and don't snub your wife, the future of the Empire, Barcelissa." Mary was applauding with her son's actions.

When the sound of iron boots slamming on the ground sounded in the lonely palace garden, the French princess was shocked to see her man, the Roman emperor she had only met once at the oath meeting of the princes of England.

Alexios Komnenos's red cloak dragged on the ground, and the momentum exercised on the battlefield made the French princess refreshed.

"Salute to the Great Supreme." The proud descendants of the royal family have interpreted the elegance of the Parisian court with their perfect manners, and it is not for nothing.

The emperor supported the half-crouched princess with one hand, and Agnes took the opportunity to retract the corner of her skirt, bowed slightly, and the two began to communicate.

"You're tending to these flowers for me?"

The Emperor saw that there was a black iris in Agnes' hand, which must have been just picked by the French princess, and the lovely beauty was attracted by it and probably wanted to bring it back to her bedroom.

"It's beautiful." The princess apologized slightly, and took the liberty of picking the treasures of the emperor's garden, hoping not to upset the Supreme.

"Yes, it's a good fit for you." Alexios smiled, he didn't care about the little girl's thoughts, the king was tolerant of everything, and he wouldn't be angry because of a small offense.

"This place will belong to you in the future, and you can come and go here as you please, in the name of the supreme power of my empire."

"Really?" Agnes was overjoyed, and if it weren't for the Emperor's presence, she would have been able to jump.

There were more restrictions at the Roman court than in Paris, but it was nice to have such a place to spend time and pass the boredom.

"Black irises, the emblem of the pagan saints of the House of Hashem, I have invited them, but they have only sent these flowers as gifts."

The Emperor twisted the flower that had been plucked by Agnes, and then gently placed it on her head: "Now it belongs to you, my dear wife. ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty." The Imperial Barcelisa's reddish cheeks nodded in thanks.

The empire had never severed its ties with the infidels, whether it was Saladin's Egypt, which seemed to be on the verge of war, or the emirs of Mecca (the Hashemite family), who were actively communicating with Constantinople.

The Emperor did not refuse these seemingly demonic enemies, and they were only afraid to see the empire grow stronger.

All gifts sent were accepted by the Imperial Supreme, but all requests for alliances were politely rejected.

"Are you still used to living in the Imperial Court?" It is rare for the emperor to have the leisure to accompany his wife, even if it is a political marriage, he hopes to go to the end with this girl without any adverse effects.

Agnes was about to speak again and again, and it was not until the Emperor nodded at her with encouraging eyes that the Imperial Barcelissa reluctantly spoke, "How should I deal with those court ladies?" ”

When Alexios heard this, he immediately realized that he must have encountered some embarrassing things during the time he was gone.

But this is understandable, to sit firmly in the position of the Empress of the Empire, you can't do without a strong heart.

"Don't accept any of them, don't tolerate their rude choices, and remember that you are the Barcelissa of the Empire."

"Your identity makes it imperative for you to lead by example, because you are already connected to me."

"Try to harness them, and harness everyone who will be loyal to you."

"Don't be taboo, you must know that you are the only woman who can stand with me, and my power and glory will be shared with you."

"We'll reign in Rome together!"

By this time, Agnes had been taken into the arms of the emperor, and she was infected by Alexios's powerful self-confidence, a man she had always dreamed of.

"Yes, as you command." The beautiful princess was completely intoxicated, and she believed that the rest of her life could be entrusted to this man, because he would protect her.

Regent Mary, who was observing not far away, smiled: "Our emperor has grown, and it seems that the empire will soon have a new Barcelissa." ”