Solovyov in Tsarist Russia 1796.

Among the Russian army, many combat troops also began to return at this time.

The Moscow Grenadier Regiment was one of them, but for the regiment's commander, General Karl August-Christian, there was something more important.

He knew that his eldest brother and sister-in-law would soon return to Mecklenburg, and he always hoped to seek the opinions of his family, especially his father.

You have to know that Countess Solovieva, also known as Yulia, has a lower status than Christian. Under the strict patriarchal system of Germany, it is probably a kind of marriage between nobles and commoners. Although the children can inherit the property, they cannot inherit his status.

However, for a prince like him, his eldest brother has a son and his elder brother Gustav William is ahead of him, so these statuses are not important. He actually likes life in Russia more.

Except in the inland areas, the climate is always cold, so it’s better here in Petersburg.

Frederick Ludwig and Elena were indeed slow to move because Austria had declared war on France and the situation on the European continent was still unclear. However, Mecklenburg, located on the Baltic Sea coast, would be less affected. The prince and his wife also planned to return to Schwerin by boat and then go to Copenhagen to visit their brother-in-law, Prince Christian of Denmark.

The reason was simple. Prince Christian accused his wife, Charlotte Friederike, Frederick Ludwig's sister, of adultery.

Not every husband in the world is like Alexander. The Russian Tsar knew that he owed his wife, so he did not pursue the fact that his wife had a secret lover - of course, Louisa's lover was a little too secretive.

Christian himself was relatively loyal to his marriage, and he was very angry when he discovered that his wife, who was also his cousin, had an affair with the court music teacher Edward Dupuy that could not be disclosed to outsiders.

Frederick Ludwig knew that his sister was in the wrong, but considering her condition, he had to step in to defend her.

As an heir to a duchy, he might be too gentle, but as a son, husband, father and elder brother, he was still very irresponsible.

But to be honest, Elena's identity is still very useful. After all, she is the Grand Duchess of Russia. The couple went to Copenhagen this time to let both sides calm down.

Saving the marriage was unlikely; Prince Christian's temper was not easy to persuade.

To be honest, this prince was handsome and had good conditions in all aspects among the young princes of this generation in Europe. Charlotte Frederick's behavior was indeed very rash.

It was just that their younger brother arrived at this time and they were just about to leave.

"Christian, you're back from Sweden. Let me see you. Well, you look good. You look very energetic."

"Brother, I know you are going to go home, but that is next month. Why are you leaving now?"

"Charlotte has some troubles. We are leaving Petersburg and have to take a boat to Copenhagen before going home."

"If you go home, you must tell your father that I am getting married now."

Although Elena was not as gossipy as her sisters, she was also very curious about which girl Christian had his eyes on.

"Whose family is she? A princess from one of the Petersburg princes, or a countess, or just a girl from an ordinary family?"

"Sister-in-law, it's Solovyov's sister Yulia."

"Yulia? You're awesome. It's true that Misha and you are friends and good colleagues, but his sister is about to graduate from the girls' school. Are you so anxious?"

"It's hard for me to wait, but I have to let my family know. So, my brother and sister-in-law must take my letter back home."

Frederick Ludwig knew his younger brother's character. He was a brave soldier and was resolute in what he did. If he made up his mind to do something, he would not look back.

"Okay then, but Charlotte's matter is more troublesome. Cousin Christian seems to be very angry about something."

Christian, as his cousin, probably knew the temper of the Danish prince. He thought that this troublesome little sister, who could make her cousin angry, might have cheated on him with someone of lower status, and it would have been a big deal.

"It all depends on whether my cousin can calm down. Some things really aren't so easy to forgive."

Russia is more of an exception. After all, there have been more than one strange things happening in the royal family. The Danish court has had more than one palace scandal, and they were always between high-ranking heirs to the throne and their spouses.

"We will take care of it. We will also tell father about you and Yulia when we return. But don't worry. In Russia, you always have to consult the other party's parents before getting married. And you have to live together, just like me and your sister-in-law. You can only get married if you are suitable."

Yulia is like the female version of Solovyov. She is tall and very beautiful indeed. And considering her good health and love of sports, she should be a good wife for Christian, a soldier.

Frederick Ludwig and Elena left with their three children and started their journey home. It was unknown whether there was any room for maneuver in Denmark.

Christian also had to start busying himself with his own affairs now. The first person he wanted to find was Solovyov. After all, he was his most important supporter in Yulia's family.

Solovyov and Katya also hope to see Yulia marry a young nobleman with a good family background. Although Christian has a bad temper and always speaks loudly, he is really good to his family and friends, and is a suitable candidate.

He now arrived at the Dolgorukov family's residence in St. Petersburg and saw the strange scene in the Solovyov family.

Madame Récamier asked the doctor to do a physical examination, and the couple were sunbathing in the garden, each holding a child.

They don't even need servants, and the couple takes care of the baby, which is quite rare among the nobles.

However, considering that Katya has already adapted to this kind of life, and Solovyov was originally from a baron family of low status, it is not surprising that they have such a popular approach.

Moreover, when Solovyov was in the palace, he had already mastered the skills of a nanny. All the grand duchesses in the palace, from Anna who was the "little aunt" onwards, were held in his arms when they were children.

"You guys are funny, what are you doing?"

"Letting children bask in the sun is a way to strengthen their bodies, and it's so warm today."

Solovyov even undressed his son so that every inch of his skin could be exposed to the sun.

"Where did you learn this from? From Greece?" "Christian, you can understand it this way. When children grow up, sun exposure is also good for their growth, but it's just the skin."

It will be darker.
The couple now starts to change the children's clothes and then send them back to the house. It is time for the two children to go to bed.

"Misha, now that you're back, we can finally have a family life."

"You also want to start a family, but let my father hand Yulia over to you. Although I believe you will treat her well, there is a problem, your temper."

"I know I will be very good to Yulia, you can rest assured about that. And I have already written to my father through my brother to ask for his advice."

"As for His Highness Frederick Franz, although I met him when I went to Schwerin, I am not sure about this matter. These days, I have been thinking about whether I should take a break for a while. But the emperor always assigns me some tasks. If Austria and France are no longer at war, I will have to go out again."

"The war should be over soon. I don't believe Austria will win."

Even Christian, who was just a brave general, said so, and Solovyov nodded.

"Yes, even if Archduke Karl were to lead the army, Austria's outdated machine would still be in trouble if no drastic adjustments were made. There is not enough time. It has only been a short time since 1805. There is not enough time for adjustments."

"It looks like the ending won't change, except for Spain."

"Spain is just like that. We are too far away and don't know the situation there. It's just rumored that the French are not doing well there. This is not something we can decide. What's more important is you and Julia. My stepmother is easy to deal with. She always has a special liking for people of noble status, not to mention that you are a prince of Mecklenburg."

"Misha, are you saying that the problem is Uncle Sergei?"

"My father manages the property of the nobles all day long, and he knows that the nobles have strict rules. Of course, this refers to the local princes and earls. Russia is different from Mecklenburg. He would definitely be afraid that his daughter would be wronged. Your status is similar to that of Prince Eugene of Württemberg. You are a royal relative and come from a foreign country, which is higher than the local nobles."

Solovyov was explaining the situation and also wanted to give Christian an early warning.

Christian was even more determined: "No matter what, I want Yulia to be my wife. I can't change it to other girls. They are not as lively and easy to get along with as her. If Yulia was also a man, we should be good brothers."

Solovyov was somewhat helpless, as his sister had no habit of wearing men's clothes, nor did she like to wield swords and sticks like Her Royal Highnesses Maria and Catherine. However, because she was tall and now was eighteen years old, she looked very heroic.

I originally thought he was just looking for his sister to be his wife, but is he looking for someone to be his brother?
There are always strange things. Solovyov just smiled and decided to invite Christian to his home at 28 Moika Embankment.

The graduation ceremony of the Smolny Girls' School for 1809 will be held in a few days. Julia will soon become a court maid. According to the current situation, she will probably be assigned to Louisa.

Come to think of it, it would sound strange to have my sister as a light bulb if I went to the palace again.

Of course, if these girls were favored by great nobles, they would soon come to propose marriage and seek marriage alliances from their elders.

My sister's affairs really need to be dealt with quickly.

No matter how reckless Christian is, he is always a very reliable choice. As for the Russian nobles, Solovyov himself feels that he is deeply sinful. He has so many lovers, but some of them spend much more money than him.

For example, the story of Alexander Kurakin and his dozens of illegitimate children
At this point, Solovyov really had to take Christian back home. As for Count Sergei, he took a very unexpected approach.

Poured a glass of vodka and placed it on the table.

How much you drink reflects your attitude.

Count Sergei knew that his eldest son was good in every way except drinking, and he was a waste. This German prince from Mecklenburg was of noble status, and he had also heard his son speak highly of his good qualities.

But considering that my daughter is going to marry such a man, I always have to give it a try.

"Come on, Christian, this is a test for you. I can't drink, and Dad has always wanted someone to accompany him at home, and you have always been able to drink well."

"That's nothing. I've had a drinking contest with my brothers in the regiment, and I've gotten quite a few officers drunk."

Don’t underestimate the princes of Mecklenburg. The Crown Prince and this guy are the most handsome among them. Their fighting power at the wine table is unexpectedly strong.

Then Solovyov watched Christian drink the whole bottle without blinking.

Sergei now realized that he was a good son-in-law and was sincere. If his daughter married him, she would be happy.

"Amy, my son is good in everything except drinking. Anton and Vasily are too young to drink with their father, but this prince can drink a lot. I agree with you and my daughter Yulia."

"Thank you, too, Sergei Osipovich."

"But your father's consent is also required. After all, your father is the Prince of Mecklenburg, so his consent is always required."

"Dad, it doesn't matter. Christian has already written home, and there should be a result by now."

Having said that, Count Sergei agreed.

"Okay, serve the food first! The children are all here, which is a great thing. We never thought we would be able to have this day."

Not only is the son promising, the daughter-in-law is also of noble birth, and now the eldest daughter's lifelong event is also decided.

Of course, the little prince of Mecklenburg was a little too noble for an aristocracy like the Solovyov family.

The Countess was also very happy. Although both children were born to her husband's first wife after his death, their families had high status and their own children would also have a guaranteed status in the future.

It seems that this is indeed a good thing, and there is no chance of accidents. We just need to wait for the reply from Prince Mecklenburg. (End of this chapter)