Chapter 119: The Garden and the Swan (6K)

"Hey! Why did that cry go into storage, didn't it say that it would be on public display for three months? ”

Coming out of the Kunsthalle in Vienna, Ludwig was obsessed.

I don't know what happened, it seems to be the time when Anna and Mary went to have a cup of tea.

A group of staff members of the Vienna Kunsthall, whose faces had changed drastically and looked like they had seen a ghost, hurried over and put away Master Munch's "The Scream" from the shelves.

This was a major disappointment for viewers, including Ludwig, who were enjoying the painting, especially after the Kunsthalle Vienna announced the temporary suspension of the exhibition of this world-famous painting.

Ludwig wanted to see it a few more times, trying to peek at the girl who seemed to be on the other side of time through Master Munch's artistic technique again!

"What do you see, do you like that bone beauty so much?"

Margaret looked at Ludwig fiercely, this "bone beauty" could only be seen by Ludwig, but she believed him 100%.

Ludwig, who had a much greater sense than she and Anastasia, must have seen such strange things.

The beauty with the breath of death was given the name of "Bone Beauty" by Margaret, which also means extreme danger.

"It's just that Ludwig is the only one you can see, and it's so unfair."

"Besides, your eyes are terrible, it's too flowery!"

Anastasia was huffing and formed a united front with her aunt Margaret to "anti-bone beauty".

"Well, isn't that swinging girl more luxurious, why do you care about the girl you can't see?"

"It's also part of art, and Master Munch may have been inspired by this girl to peek into the unknown."

Ludwig's words made Margaret and Anastasia even angrier.

Her Majesty the Empress of the Holy Roman Empire and Her Royal Highness the Princess of the Eastern Roman Empire are dating you, right next to you, and you are still fascinated by some bone beauty—

Ludwig, you big idiot!

What kind of big-tailed wolf, sure enough, there are few artists who don't care!

Ludwig, you're going to go bad, too!

"Ludwig, you still need to pay more attention to the real world, it's better to be a girl."

"No matter how beautiful the girl in the painting is, she is also a paper person who can't fall in love."

Margaret said earnestly.

"That's right, obviously my aunt and I are by your side, it's too bad to go to see other girls!"

Anastasia pinched Ludwig's waist and let Ludwig experience the cat's paws.

"It's all said, it's art."

"I really didn't expect that Master Munch's artistic attainments were so high, and his lines even pointed to unknown and mysterious realms."

"The paint used in that painting is something extraordinary."

Once again, Ludwig recalled every detail after seeing that painting, and found out more key points.

Obviously, that Master Munch also inadvertently came into contact with the transcendent realm, but he himself did not have the strong physique to carry this transcendent power, so he couldn't help but fall into a nightmare.

In the lines of "The Scream", there is a secret to the confusion of time.

Once you understand these lines and look at them from the direction of the lonely person's gaze in the painting, there is a chance that you will see the "Bone Beauty", that is, the girl with the breath of death.

What a mystical art it was, and that Master Munch must have inherited some kind of transcendent bloodline, but he hadn't fully awakened.

Otherwise, this kind of distorted timeline is enough to make his head explode.

Drawing these lines is probably the limit of what Master Munch can do, and thus the immortal work of Expressionism has been achieved.

In the eyes of ordinary people, this painting embodies "desperate cries" and "loneliness and fear".

In the eyes of Anastasia and Margaret, this is a sign that connects some kind of "anomaly".

Ludwig saw directly the girl with snow-white skin who was looking at the other side from another world.

Different people see the world differently.

"It's hopeless, Ludwig, you really don't understand."

"In the future, you will have to work hard."

Margaret sighed, the crown prince of her Holy Roman Empire was obsessed with art and swordsmanship, as well as fishing, and did not know how to fall in love.

Is this a good thing or a bad thing?

If it is placed in the ancient Roman era, this is a proper king of the dead country.

Fortunately, it is the era of the Holy Roman Empire, the age of science.

The monarch is more of a unified concept in the political sense, and there is no need to do everything personally, and deal with those miscellaneous things that are impossible to deal with every day.

In the past, the emperors of the ancient Roman Empire not only had to be Roman gods, but also had to be knowledgeable in astronomy and geography.

Agriculture, water conservancy, astrological signs, blessings, were all the business of the Roman emperors.

When you fight, you have to charge into battle in person.

Probably the busiest man in the entire Roman Empire was the emperor himself.

It is also the transcendent bloodline of the divine blood bloodline that can be so durable, and it is common not to sleep for a few days and nights.

Until it enters the recession period and retires, it can be regarded as a leisurely life.

Otherwise, it would have been impossible to govern such a large Roman Empire and maintain it for thousands of years.

It wasn't until the advent of the age of science, when enough civil servants and staff shared the responsibilities of the emperor, that the emperors of the Holy Roman Empire and the Eastern Roman Empire no longer had to wear many hats and could have their own hobbies.

Ludwig, you were born in a good age.

Even if you don't know anything, the Electors of the Holy Roman Empire will take care of everything for you.

Their longing for a pure-blood Roman emperor in the Purple Hall had been too long.

As long as you are "male", "alive", and "able to have many children", they will be satisfied.

What's more, you are also a genuine Roman swordmaster, and you are the top child of divine blood in the history of ancient Rome.

For Ludwig, the biggest problem after is probably the relationship between his wife and his lover.

The Eastern Roman Empire did not have this problem, because the Eastern Roman Empire inherited the system of the Tsarist Russian Imperial State, and could marry multiple concubines, and did not care about the problem of illegitimate children at all, which was also one of the driving forces behind Roman I's continuous sowing.

The Holy Roman Empire was more traditional, and His Majesty the Emperor could only marry one empress, and the rest were lovers.

However, if it is the blood of the Roman gods, it is something above the law.

Duke of France, Duke of Germany, Duke of Austria, Duke of the Netherlands...... Margaret counted the Electors of the Holy Roman Empire who had a young lady to marry, and found that Ludwig had no shortage of troubles after that.

Looking at the way he lived to be eighteen years old and still knew nothing about love, I am afraid that he could not imagine the future of becoming the crown prince of the Holy Roman Empire in three days.

When the time comes, the daughters of the dukes and granddaughters who have gathered in this Viennese court are not just one or two.

Perhaps, now we have to give him a vaccination.

"Ludwig, I've finished reading the museum, let's go to the Vienna court at the end."

"I've got in touch with my acquaintances, and we're the only ones going to visit today."

It's a lie – it's called a visit, but it's actually a rehearsal.

In a few days, Ludwig would have to walk the red carpet in person to receive the blessing of Her Majesty the Empress of the Holy Roman Empire.

Well, I'm afraid he will be confused at that time, even Her Majesty the Empress of the Holy Roman Empire herself did not expect things to develop to this point.

"Yes, there are a lot of good things to eat at the Viennese court, and I like the honey cake there."

"The uneaten desserts in the Vienna court every day are in demand on the black market, as long as they are taken out, some people buy them at a premium ten times the premium."

"Especially the unfinished desserts of Her Majesty Queen Margaret, they will never be thrown away, and someone buys them at a hundred times the price!"

"Haven't you seen those little nobles looking excited to spend money to buy leftover cakes."

"Every time Her Majesty's uneaten cake flows into the black market, it is snatched up in an instant."

Anastasia happily talked about her small means of making her first pot of gold, so that Her Majesty the Holy Roman Empress next to her forehead was full of black lines.

Okay, little Thea, you always secretly take the desserts that the cooks want to throw away, so that's what you do!

"Hahaha, just kidding, Her Majesty's uneaten cake is just a legend, an underground story of the Vienna Black Market."

Anastasia smiled embarrassedly, pretending that she was just telling a bad joke.

"Indeed, if it was the leftover cake of Her Majesty Queen Margaret, it would probably not be sold."

Ludwig also felt that there was nothing wrong with Anna's idea of making a fortune, which was much easier than going to the Vienna Royal Game Reserve to secretly go on the jungle.

However, the Viennese court was one of the most important places in the Holy Roman Empire, and even one of the Vienna Royal Woods had a guardian like Mary.

Presumably, there must be something hidden in the Viennese court, probably stronger than the current Mary.

"That kind of thing, Ludwig, I can get it if you want."

"Isn't it just what the Holy Roman Empress eats leftovers, as much as she wants!"

Margaret told Ludwig very seriously, I will ship it to you as much as you want.

"Uh, isn't that Anna selling?"

Ludwig looked at the aunt and niece in confusion.

"Aha, the supply has been cut off."

"My aunt's relationship in the Viennese court is tougher than mine."

Anastasia raised her hand in surrender to her aunt, Her Majesty the True Empress.

It's not just hard, it's directly me.

Ludwig, not to mention eating the leftover desserts, even if you want Her Majesty the Holy Roman Empress to feed you herself, it's not impossible.

Auntie, how many more days can you pretend?

There is no way, and it is only in the last few days, and the lies between us and Ludwig cannot continue.

Her Majesty the Empress of the Holy Roman Empire made eye contact with her little niece, and finally arrived at the gates of the Vienna court with Ludwig.

Today, the lights are lit up, and not far from there is the Royal Salute, which has not yet withdrawn, and it looks like it will continue to do its duty in a few days.

The Viennese court, one of the oldest and most artsy palaces on the continent of Europa.

Because it is far away from the ancient Roman city of Constantinople, it was fortunate to avoid the flames of World War I and retain most of the ancient buildings.

It has been renovated many times during the 100 years of the Holy Roman Empire, maintaining the original artistic style, and at the same time, new works of art created by the masters are displayed in the court.

In this era, even the Eastern Roman Empire had to admit that the temple of world art was in the Holy Roman Empire, and the art capital of the Holy Roman Empire was Vienna.

"Hello, is it Marie, Anna, and Ludwig?"

The three of them were entertained by the chief chamberlain of the Vienna Palace, and he was given this important responsibility, and his whole body was tense, and the whole person gave people a feeling of extreme tension.

"Hello, we are the audience who came to visit here, is it really open today?"

Ludwig looked at the Viennese court, which had no visitors except his own group, and noticed something unusual.

Why, today is the centenary of the reign of Her Majesty the Holy Roman Empire, Margaret, so few people in the Vienna court?

If the Vienna court really opens on this special commemorative day, it will definitely be the same as the Vienna Kunsthalle just now, and many people will come to visit it even if the ticket price is expensive.

"It's not a scheduled open house, so only the three of you can come in."

"This lady Mary is a distant relative of our Duke of Austria."

The hearts of the attendants of the Vienna court are almost in their throats, and nothing can happen at this juncture!

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Ludwig did not yet know that he was going to become the first heir of the Holy Roman Empire.

It was also the agreement between the Electors of the Holy Roman Empire and Her Majesty Empress Margaret.

Now, the Grand Dukes are at court in Vienna, waiting for Crown Prince Ludwig.

"Sure enough, it's Mary's sake."

"Are you familiar with the Viennese court?"

Ludwig looked at the splendid Vienna court and imagined the great works of art that the Vienna Kunsthalle had never collected.

"Well, this is my mother's house from a long time ago."

"There may be a lot of people watching the observatory right now."

Margaret looked up, vaguely feeling the fiery gaze from the highest building in Vienna.

Louis, Duke of France, William, Duke of Germany, Karl ......, Duke of Austria Most of the top leaders of the Holy Roman Empire were gathered here.

In two days, it was an emergency supreme council of the Electors of the Holy Roman Empire, and their proposal Margaret could think of with her toes.

"Indeed, it seems that there is a line of sight, and the observatory has a wide line of sight, and when it is completed in the near future, it will be the world's first observatory."

Ludwig also felt it, and some eyes seemed to be full of curiosity.

It seems that on this special day, he came to visit the Vienna court, and Marie and Anna also became the scenery in the eyes of others.

"Let's go and enjoy the highest temple of the world's art capital."

"The court itself, the jewel of the Holy Roman Empire, is a place you will love Ludwig."

Margaret generously took Ludwig's hand, and her movements were so natural that Anastasia on the side didn't have time to react!

Auntie, you're foul!

Anastasia cocked her cat's tail and bumped into Margaret's transcendent tail, which was invisible in the air.

Get used to it, my little Thea, you're going to have a hard time in the future.

Those Electors of the Holy Roman Empire will never let you monopolize Ludwig.

Their thirst for the blood of the Roman gods is so deep in their bones that even I can't do anything about it.

The two Roman gods intertwined with each other with their respective tails, whispering in a way that Ludwig could not understand.

Soon, a gardener who was watering flowers appeared in front of the three of them.

The white-bearded gardener looked at Margaret and looked at Anastasia with a look in her eyes full of love.

And looking at Ludwig's eyes, they are all doting.

"Boy, come and see the flowers I planted."

He warmly beckoned to Ludwig and invited the future crown prince of the Holy Roman Empire to see the gardens of the Viennese court.

It was originally an area that was closed to outsiders, and the area that normal visitors could access was actually less than a tenth of the Viennese court.

The area where the real Austrian Grand Duke lived, and the gardens where Her Majesty the Holy Roman Empress was entertained, were as close to outsiders as the royal game reserve in the Vienna Woods.

"What a beautiful garden, so many rare flowers."

Ludwig, who had a special fondness for flowers and plants since he was a child, was almost dazzled when he looked at the various flowers in the Vienna court garden.

The meandering water crashes against the rocks jutting out of the water, creating a crisp and melodious symphony of dingtones.

The red and bright flowers bloom on the branches, the color is so strong, so pure, without a little variegation, it is like a burning flame.

A gust of wind blew, and the dragonfly flowers shook a few times, so charming, it really looked like a girl in a flower dress dancing beautifully.

Clusters of bright flowers, gathered under the leaves, are like countless butterflies, slightly spreading their wings, stopping in the air, standing still.

The layout of the springs, stones, and flowers is a masterpiece that even the most uninitiated can feel.

The size of the garden is staggering, and only the Archduke of Austria of the Holy Roman Empire can occupy this treasure of feng shui in his palace.

"That's right, roses are beautiful, tulips are addictive, and forget-me-not, lily of the valley."

"Wouldn't it be a shame if you only chose one or two of so many flowers?"

"The most beautiful flowers should naturally have the happiest life, and some people can give the most perfect life to many such flowers.

"A great life needs great flowers."

The older gardener looked at Ludwig with an expectant look on his head.

Well, the flowers here are flowers, and they are not flowers.

Auntie, Grandpa Louis also acted too similarly, as if these flowers were really grown by himself.

Anastasia grimaced at Louis, Duke of France, the "Gardener".

Louis, Duke of France, the first marshal of the Holy Roman Empire, a famous general who once fought with Roman I on the battlefield, is now looking at the future crown prince Ludwig with the eyes of his grandson.

That look is a heart rippling and elated!

In particular, when introducing the many beautiful flowers in the garden, there is a kind of generosity that "I want to give you the whole world".

There is no doubt that he represents not only France, but all the electors of the Holy Roman Empire who are gathering at the observatory.

This meeting in the garden was a rehearsal of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Ludwig's integration into the Holy Roman Empire.

It was also the first meeting between the conservatives represented by the Duke of France and him.

"That's right, all beautiful flowers deserve to be cared for."

"Roses, tulips, pansies, forget-me-nots, birds of paradise, and dandelions are all great flowers."

"If I have enough wealth in the future, I will definitely build the largest garden in the world, using a special method to keep the flowers of the four seasons in the garden."

"No, it's just that the garden is enough, you also need a castle, a castle that will go down in the history of art, how about calling it Swan Castle, a symbol of sacredness and pure blood."

Louis, Duke of France, smiled and kept touching his beard.

Well, I'm afraid that you are really indifferent to everything, and you have no way to start like the ascetics of the church.

Swordsmanship, art, fishing, Crown Prince Ludwig's three hobbies can be considered to have been touched by them.

What happened at the Kunsthalle in Vienna had already reached them as quickly as possible.

"Swing Girl" Okay, David is not bad either!

Since His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of the Holy Roman Empire wants to build the largest garden in the world, build it for him, and build it with all his might!

In order to complement the garden, the most artistic and romantic castle in the history of the Holy Roman Empire was built, which became an immortal monument like the statue of David.

As long as Crown Prince Ludwig liked something, they, the Electors of the Holy Roman Empire, had a way to achieve it.

We don't ask you to be a wise monarch, and we don't need you to bow down to everything and charge into battle or something.

All you need to do is make a good relationship with us, the daughters of the Duke's family, and bring these beautiful flowers to your Swan Castle.

The blood of Rome could not be cut off in their Holy Roman Empire, otherwise they, the Electors who firmly supported Rome, would not be the great sinners of history.

Crown Prince Ludwig, you have a very heavy task.

Well, according to Bonaparte's intelligence, the number of qualified candidates preliminarily screened is currently about thirty.

Considering the exuberant energy and long lifespan of a god-blood Roman sword master, this number may increase tenfold or even more in the future.

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Ludwig, please dedicate your life to Rome!

Presumably, even Her Majesty Empress Margaret of the Holy Roman Empire would turn a blind eye.

Everything for Rome!