Chapter Twenty-Three: Archduke Ferdinand's Concerns

Kurt and the two guards carried their things, while Ernst and Bert said goodbye to the two servants of the Bonarroti estate, who once again apologized for the Count of Bonarroti's inability to come, and Ernst smiled and said that it was okay.

At this time, there were no sleepers or berths on the train, because there were not many people on the train and Ernst was not short of money, and after consulting with the station management, he managed to charter a whole carriage.

The ticket was handled by the servants of the Bonarroti family, and the cost was also paid by the Bonarroti family, which shows the influence of the Bonarroti family in Florence, after all, the servants did not reveal Ernst's identity.

"Dear sir, please come here!"

The conductor led the way very respectfully, although he didn't know Ernst's identity, but the nobility was certain because it was still a monarchy at this time, and if you were a commoner, even if you were rich, you couldn't have too much to do with the nobility.

Nodding his head, he led Bert behind the conductor towards the chartered carriage, where Kurt, Talo Balbo, and a few guards were already waiting.

The carriages were neat and empty, and because of Ernst's unusual status, the seats here were much better than those in the other carriages, and even Ernst suspected that they were seats for the nobility.

Most of the other carriages have more than 100 seats, but this one has only 30 seats, and these seats are soft sofas, and there are also red wine, larger toilets, and rest cubicles......

"Trains are like this?"

Ernst asked incredulously, because he felt that the train should not have a deep service concept at this time.

As if he understood that Ernst would ask like this, Bert nodded and shook his head: "Only a few trains have such separate carriages, which are specially prepared for nobles, and only those with knighthoods can book tickets." ”

Nobility Privileges...... Although this was unfair in the eyes of the common people, Ernst was very satisfied with the enjoyment of it, and if he could, he was willing to let the privileges of the nobility continue, although the probability of that was not too high.

"Actually, not too many nobles like to ride the train, Lord Earl."

Kurt's sudden words puzzled Ernst, but Kurt didn't explain, because as soon as the train started, Ernst understood it instantly.

In the previous life, the train was bumpy and the noise was very small, but now it can't, and it's a little unbearable if it can be for a long time in a short time.

Especially for the aristocracy with strict standards of life, the noise, noise, and bumps at this time are almost unbearable, but fortunately, Ernst still has a previous life, and he has to adapt to such a state.

Looking at the corners of Ernst's mouth with a wry smile, Bert adapted to the bump and brought over a glass of red wine and said with a smile: "Lord Count is very adaptable, and most of the bishops of the Vatican will not choose trains for travel, even if the speed of the carriage is very slow. ”

It seems that the current trains are also called "military trains", and there is a reason for this, and such a means of transportation is only liked by those generals, because they need speed instead of enjoyment!

Smiling at Bert, Ernst then looked out the window at the slight discomfort caused by the transfer train. In fact, the bumps of the train are not too bad and the noise is also a habit, looking at Kurt and Talo Balbo, people are very adaptable, and there is no impact at all.

In less than an hour, Bologna was in front of you, the train stopped, a small number of passengers chose to get off the train, and then a few more poured on, watching the parting scenes below, Ernst became more and more looking forward to Vienna.

Recalling Archduke Ferdinand and Sophie in his mind, in the end, Ernst only remembered the shadow of Archduke Ferdinand, and the impression of his mother Sophie was very vague. Ernst understood not for any other reason, but because Ferdinand was too famous.

Royal Palace of Vienna, Austria-Hungary:

"Sophie, will Ernst know us?"

Sophie was not Count Sophie, wife of Archduke Ferdinand, Crown Prince of Austria-Hungary, but Sophie, daughter of Archduke Ferdinand, Crown Prince of Austria-Hungary (perhaps for translation reasons, I don't understand why there is also a title of lord in the West), and she spoke of Mesimilian, the eldest son of Archduke Ferdinand and brother of Ernst.

Hearing Mysimian's words, the 10-year-old Sophie county lord was a little helpless: "Mysimian, if I'm not mistaken, you were only 3 years old at that time!" ”

Although the words of the Sophie lord made Mesimilian a little speechless, in the end he still insisted on the words: "But Ernst is not an ordinary man, he is a ...... God"

"Shut up Mysimian, have you forgotten what your father said, so let's stop talking about such topics?"

"I ......"

The Sufi Lord's reprimand obviously roared at Mysimian, but when he saw a smile on the corner of the Sufi Lord's mouth, how could he not know that this was the Sophie Lord's deliberate use of Archduke Ferdinand to oppress him, and his anger exploded instantly!

"Damn Sophie, be careful that I keep putting rats in your room!"

This resentful word is naturally not said openly, although Messilian is a boy, but the 8-year-old he is obviously not the opponent of the 9-year-old Sophie, and if he says it directly, he will inevitably be beaten, and he has experienced similar things many times and does not want to continue to try.

The two whispered in the garden, and the Archduchess Ferdinand and Duchess Sophie, who were watching them not far away, were unaware, but they were equally worried about Ernst's decision to return.

Archduke Ferdinand was already the deputy commander-in-chief of the Austro-Hungarian army, and it is not an exaggeration to say that he was a high authority, but he still had no sense of security, because Franz Josef was still alive, and his heir status was in danger of losing at any time, even if the only competing Archduke Otto Franz did not hold any real position in the army or government.

"It's not a wise time."

"Maybe Ernst has his own ideas."

Although he already had two sons and a daughter, Archduke Ferdinand still loved Duchess Sophie very much, even if Duchess Sophie refuted his words at this time.

Looking at his wife, who was still charming, Archduke Ferdinand said solemnly: "I understand your feelings, and I also long for Ernst to return to us, but ...... That's not a reason for us to put him in danger. ”

Duchess Sophie was also an assertive person, and she looked at her husband, who had never quarreled with her, and said seriously: "Ernst will not stay here for long, he wants to be able to go to Moravia, he wants to go to his domain."

The Duchess's words made Ferdinand frown, and believed that he naturally saw it, but he didn't take it to heart, but at this time his wife suddenly brought it up very solemnly......

"Do you think Ernst is serious?"

"He's no ordinary little fellow, dear husband."

Looking back, maybe Ernst really had his own ideas, but his age ...... Do you really want to choose support?

Archduke Ferdinand, who had seen too many things, couldn't help but be a little worried, and visited the Mediterranean countries, India, the Moluccas, Jakarta, Siam, Australia, New Caledonia, Japan, North America, ...... The local Archduke Ferdinand, whose insight is incomparable to that of ordinary people, admits that Ernst is extraordinary, but he has seen many similar ones, but in reality they have not ended very well.

Archduke Ferdinand believed that Ernst would not be deceived, but the more this happened, the more worried he became, because he was afraid that those who were exposed would kill the killers, although Ernst now had some guards, but Archduke Ferdinand was afraid that they would not guarantee Ernst's safety, so he ...... Archduke Ferdinand couldn't help but make up his mind.

Actually, for a person like Ernst who is young and does not have the ability to protect himself (genius?). In general, the nobles who inherited the territory had a foundation or the servant steward knew the difference in their masters, and they did not dare to act rashly, but Ernst was different.

He was so deceitful that the servants thought he was a bully and therefore acted presumptuously, but when they realized that Ernst was not what they thought he was, they had no way out, and some of them were just killed!

It is better to die than to roll up all his wealth and flee, which is one of the main reasons why Archduke Ferdinand is really worried.