"Ho, that's a cute little one...... Hello, little Prince Hubertus......"

In front of the baby bassinet decorated with delicate patterns, Charlotte bent over and teased the little prince who was just three months old with a happy smile, and Cecilia, the slightly blessed German crown princess, was a kind and motherly love, and after four and a half years of marriage, she and Crown Prince William have added three healthy and lively princes to Prince Hohenzollern, so prosperous people can make many European royal families envious. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info

Crown Prince William has lived a happy and harmonious married life, among the princes and princesses, the second Etle and the fourth Auguste have been married successively, and have not yet given birth to children, and the third Aldabert, the fifth Oscar and Princess Louise have not yet had a clear marriage partner, and the closest to marriage at the moment is the sixth Joachim. Miss Charlotte-Hill from England lived in the Prince's Castle, which was well known in German high circles, and although some conservatives felt that it was a bad relationship that should have ended sooner, and some even alarmistly said that she was a dangerous bomb planted by the British, most people accepted their brave and persistent feelings, and semi-openly referred to her as Prince Joachim's "bride-to-be".

On the side, Natsuki stood side by side with his brother, Crown Prince William, who still looked somewhat similar. The proud heir to the throne looked at the ladies by the cradle, and after some careful dressing, Charlotte was not only well-dressed, but her youthful and handsome face was even more delicate and moving.

"After being intimate for so long, you still think she's the person you're looking for in your life?"

The crown prince's words contained multiple meanings, and Natsuki thought about it and replied with certainty: "Yes, she is that person, and she will not regret changing in this life." ”

"Emotionally single-minded, strong-willed, and indeed a good man." The crown prince laughed.

Natsuki glanced at Charlotte, and for her sake, he resisted the temptation of beauty and managed to overcome many difficulties. In order not to make her feel lonely, whether it was an inspection or a technical meeting, Natsuki took her with him as much as possible, and for a few months, the time when the two were really separated did not add up to more than two weeks. Their attachment and trust have led them to spend many nights in the same room, but Natsuki has always kept her promise and has not crossed the boundaries between men and women. Even after all this Zen exhaustion, Natsuki still saw a hint of gloom in Charlotte's originally bright and clear eyes, but the words and exchanges always failed to touch the worries in her heart, which made Natsuki gradually feel a little uneasy.

"Now that you have thought through all the consequences, my dear brother, I will help you win the favor of your father and mother tonight." Crown Prince William said.

Natsuki, of course, knew that the "consequences" of his brother's words were like the heavy price paid by Archduke Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary for holding on to his marriage—his heir lost his right to the throne forever. In addition to this, it is not surprising that their children will be "inferior" in royal circles and ridiculed.

Although the road ahead is still bumpy and bumpy, Natsuki is deeply relieved to see Charlotte's innocent smile as she teases the baby.

"I wish we could live a carefree life from now on."

"Yes." Crown Prince William rested his arm on Natsuki's shoulder and said confidently, "When one day we get rid of the troubles of our old enemies and become the most powerful country in this continent and even the whole world, a carefree life will surely come to each of us." ”

"That day is too far away!" Natsuki said, "We may all be old that day. ”

"Really?" The crown prince turned his head to look out the door, and the sky was red like fire.

Natsuki followed and his gaze looked at the bright sunset: "Maybe, who knows?" ”

At nightfall, the magnificent Grand Banquet Hall of the Imperial Palace in Berlin is lit by crystal chandeliers, and the direct members of the Hohenzollern royal family and their families sit around a long table and pray Christmas prayers under the leadership of the head of the family, the German Emperor and King Wilhelm II of Prussia. During the feast, as is customary in previous years, the Emperor and Empress will bestow sacred blessings on members of the royal family.

"Crown Prince William, my heir, over the past year, we have been delighted to see the commanding qualities that have manifested in you, and you will surely become a great man. I wish you and your crown princess happiness and a healthy growth of your children. ”

"Ed, my honest and loyal, simple and kind prince, we have all seen your efforts, we will always be proud of you, I wish you and your princess eternal happiness and sweetness, uh, keep up the good work, I hope that at this time tomorrow, we can see little Aitel as strong as you!" -- This is a gift to the second prince Aiter, but unfortunately, depending on the biological condition of one party, he and his wife have never had children for the rest of their lives.

"Al, my humorous and well-informed prince, your down-to-earth, hands-on style is as good as ever, and your career in the navy is promising, and in time you will become quite a remarkable figure. I wish you good health and a happy partner soon. This is a message to the third prince, Adalbert, who, according to history, will marry three years later, and the wedding was held hastily on the fifth day of the outbreak of the First World War, giving birth to two daughters and one son, the eldest daughter died young, the second daughter married an American lawyer, and the youngest prince inherited his family business and gave birth to one daughter and one son, so that the family blood continued.

"Og, my learned and generous prince, the highest degree of the Hohenzollern family, your path is unusual, and you sometimes have to deal with people with dangerous ideas. In any case, you will always be our pride, and I wish you to become a shining star in German politics as soon as possible, and I also wish you and your princess to reap the crystallization of love as soon as possible. This was a message to the fourth prince, August, but to the German royal family's incomprehension, the prince's homosexual tendencies and his close relationship with his lieutenant would be the decisive reason for the breakdown of his marriage with the prince-concubine.

"Oz, my quick-witted and unruly prince, your horsemanship is becoming more and more masterful, and your appearance is becoming more and more handsome, and the girl who loves you is enough to make an infantry regiment, right? Don't surprise us one day! I wish you an early success as a good army commander. This was a message to Oscar, the fifth prince, who was historically married four days before the third prince, Adalbert, at the outbreak of the First World War. During the war, he fought valiantly but unlucky, his experience of being wounded twice earned him only a few medals, his command skills and personal prestige were not widely recognized, and after the war, he became active in politics with little success, having three sons and a daughter, the eldest of whom died in the early days of World War II.

The witty words with the fifth prince Oske livened up the slightly serious atmosphere a lot, and then the Kaiser and Empress turned to Natsuki, who had already taken Charlotte's hand, and the two stood close together, looking like a newlywed couple who showed their affection sweetly.

Wilhelm II was wearing a straight and gorgeous military dress, and his well-groomed beard looked particularly energetic, and his gaze stayed on Natsuki for a while, and his expression looked a little complicated. After a while, he said:

"Jochen, my beloved little prince, the jewel of the Hohenzollerns, the genius swordsmith of the German Navy. We must be proud of the fact that people used to compare you to famous historical figures, but now they can't find a precedent like you who are as gifted in mechanics, ship design, and military strategy...... Even though you've given us a big problem. ”

As he spoke, the Kaiser turned his gaze to Charlotte. Before this, neither the crown prince nor the princess had received a separate message from him.

"Miss Charlotte Hill from England, you are a man who has made me and my subjects very curious, and we would like to know what makes our little prince blind to thousands of German maidens and only love you at first sight?" Wilhelm II spoke fluent English with a strong accent, and in such occasions his questions were not to ask for answers, but rather as a way to accentuate the tone.

"It is a pity that I have written three times to your King George, and to your Duke of Hill, in the sincere hope that they will fulfill the feelings of Johan and you, but have not received a positive reply, and I do not wish to regard this as disrespect to me personally and contempt for Germany, but it is impossible for me to put aside my dignity and ask for their mercy. Miss Hill, if you truly love our Jochen and are willing to sacrifice everything for him, are you willing to accept a wedding without your family in attendance? ”

After the question, Wilhelm II quickly added: "Of course, when you get married, all of us here will be your family." ”

The German Emperor, who had always been arrogant and conceited, was willing to write to the same thing four times, and Natsuki knew that he had indeed shown the greatest sincerity, and that such a wedding, although very unseemly, reflected his greatest tolerance for the relationship.

It was Charlotte's turn to make a statement, and Natsuki's heart was very worried. The few seconds of waiting for her to speak seemed to be an extremely long ordeal.

"Because my arrival has caused some nuisance to you and your country, and I personally apologize. In fact, for a long time in the past, I had only one thought in my heart, that is, to stay with the people I really love, no matter how many setbacks I experienced, but I gradually found that this kind of thinking is selfish and irresponsible. Each of us has an innate role, and God has endowed us with different thoughts and abilities, which also gives us different responsibilities and missions. I was very touched by Jochen's willingness to take risks and endure accusations and criticism in order to be with me, and I felt that I should do something about this precious relationship. ”

Speaking of this, Charlotte glanced sideways at Natsuki. At this moment, although Natsuki doesn't know what she wants to express in the end, she feels that her bad worries are becoming a reality.

Both the Kaiser and the Empress looked at Charlotte in amazement, waiting for her words.

She took a deep breath and said quickly, "I'm going to give Jochen a perfect wedding, a wedding with the sincere blessings of both families." ”

With that, she turned her head to look at Natsuki again, with an effort on her face.

sincere and brilliant, but it made Xia Shu's heart suddenly panic.

"They won't agree." He said in a low voice, like a child who has been repeatedly snubbed complaining to others about the ruthlessness of his parents.

"Give me some time." Charlotte said first to Natsuki and then to the Kaiser, "Please give me some time, I will definitely convince my family." ”

Natsuki found it difficult to do so, and the Kaiser thought the same way.

"But ......"

At this time, Charlotte showed full courage: "For me, Jochen can move you and make you accept this unfavorable relationship, so for Jochen's sake, I must also ask my family to change their minds." ”

When the Kaiser and Natsuki looked at each other, Empress Victoria, who had been silent, spoke: "The British are notoriously conservative and stubborn, and if a group of Englishmen can change their minds, it will not only prove Miss Hill's sincerity, but also show that she is a person worthy of Jochen." ”

Charlotte made such a decision without consulting herself in advance, and brought it up in front of the Kaiser and Empress, but Natsuki angrily stopped: "I don't think it's necessary! ”

"Jochen!" "I think we should give Miss Hill all the respect," said the Kaiser, "and I think we should give Miss Hill all the respect, otherwise she will be left with endless regrets in this life, and you can bear to see her spend the rest of her life in such regrets?" ”

Xia Shu gritted his teeth: "It's okay to find a way to persuade you, but I firmly disagree with Xia Luo going back to the UK." ”

"I didn't say I was going back to England!" Charlotte responded in a pleasant voice.

Natsuki stared at her.

"I just said that I would persuade them to change their minds before the wedding, and I didn't say that I would go back to England, at least until I could make sure that I didn't lose my personal freedom, and I wouldn't go back recklessly." She smiled confidently and wisely.

"Behold, how nervous we of Johen are with you, lest someone should take you away from him." Crown Prince William said with a smile.

Everyone laughed.

Natsuki blushed embarrassedly, as if he was really just a young man who had just turned 20.

The Kaiser said heartily and with great seriousness: "In this case, we make a sacred covenant for these brave and intelligent young men who love each other dearly: when the members of the Hill family come across the sea, we will have the most solemn wedding in Berlin, and we will give our unreserved blessings to the union of Prince Joachim of Prussia with Lady Hill of Thetford, England!" ”

Under the kind gaze of his relatives, Natsuki and Charlotte's hands tightened.

(End of chapter)