Chapter 720： Heavy crown (1/2)
”You know? Mary, when I saw Albrecht, I remembered his father. I have to say that his father is the most outstanding in the European royal family.” After attending the funeral of the Crown Prince Ferdinand and his wife, Emperor Fritz returned to the Ganquan Palace with a melancholy face, but he did not take a rest, but chose to chat with his daughter who hadn't seen him for a long time.
Only the Austrian Emperor and Princess Mary were in the entire hall, and everyone else was rejected.
”I am sad now, but at the same time a bit nervous and excited. I am sad for Ferdinand's accident, but at the same time I am happy that the Empire has a chance to choose! You know? Since the Prussian-Austrian War ended, This empire has been half-dead for decades! I tried my best to hope that he could restore his former glory, but all failed. But now there is an opportunity, or a challenge, can you say I’m not excited and excited?” Old Emperor He said something that seemed to be overwhelming.
”However, I suddenly discovered that even if we succeed, there is no qualified person to inherit this country. Ludendorff left first, and now it is Fritz. There is no second generation in the entire Habsburg royal family. A suitable candidate. Someone suggested that I choose Carl. But he is still too young to control the whole situation. If one day I leave and there are problems in the country, what should I do?” The Austrian Emperor seems to be here Talking to himself, it seems to be asking Princess Mary.
”If one day, the new crown prince encounters difficulties, will you help him?” Ao Huang asked after looking at his surprisingly calm daughter.
”Father, I am now a prince and concubine of Bavaria and Ruprecht's wife. My Austro-Hungarian princess status has very limited political significance.” Princess Mary said.
”But you are still the Grand Duke of Moravia in Bohemia. You theoretically have administrative and military powers in these two regions,” said the Austrian Emperor.
”But I have no rights in domestic politics. I am not very interested in who can inherit the crown of the Austria-Hungary Empire.” Princess Mary said.
”Really not interested? You are not afraid that the new emperor will decide to take back everything I gave you one day?” The Austrian Emperor suddenly became interested.
”However, I don't see anyone who has this ability, father. If anyone really has this idea, my daughter and Ruprecht will face this challenge.” Princess Mary smiled slightly.
”Ruprecht is so confident, you are like him now. I just don't know how long you can maintain this confidence. Maybe one month, maybe forever, who's right.” Ao Huang sighed.
”Mary, don't think I don't know what you are doing. I have lived more than 80 years old. I have experienced too many things and seen too many things. You have ambitions. But lack of ability, perhaps because of this. , You finally chose Ruprecht. Your pedigree and his ability are really a good choice. But the difficulties you face are very big. Maybe one day, you will all be included. I really hope You can live a lifetime safely.” Aohuang said earnestly.