novelSusiti Chapter 115. Johanna's Attitude
Chapter 115. Johanna's Attitude
Chapter 115. Johanna's Attitude
Hall 3.
"Oh! Your Highness! To see you here! It's unbelievable! Heavens, is this real?!"
When Johanna saw Sergei, she couldn't believe it and immediately ran over to give him a warm hug.
When Jonathan saw this scene, his scalp tingled.
This Russian ambassador not only knew Johanna, but judging from their relationship, it could be described as extraordinary!
"Does the Princess have a lover in Russia?" he asked the mansion's steward in a low voice.
"Your Highness, this—I don't know."
"waste!"
The steward had unspeakable grievances.
He doesn't work for a Swedish intelligence organization. Besides, how could a small country like Sweden dare to infiltrate a behemoth like Russia? If he were discovered, wouldn't Russia find another reason to attack?
It is important to know that even now, the Swedish people still vividly remember the "Great Northern Front," and many veterans remain overshadowed by Peter the Great.
"Duke, what are you doing here?" Johanna asked as she pulled Sergei inside.
"I am now the Russian ambassador to Sweden," Sergei replied.
"So you've been demoted?" Johanna asked in surprise.
Sergei said helplessly, "Madam, you are still so outspoken."
Johanna chuckled twice: "Don't worry about it."
Jonathan listened from the side, becoming increasingly curious about Sergei.
Demoted?
This means that the other party originally held a higher position in Russia than the ambassador to Sweden. How old was he?
"Where do you live?" Johanna asked.
"It was originally a suite, but Your Highness is very generous and just arranged for me to stay in Hall 7. I haven't thanked Your Highness yet." Sergei said, nodding to Jonathan in thanks.
Jonathan cursed him inwardly as a bastard, but immediately made up for it with a smile.
"It was my oversight. The staff below arranged for you and the ambassador to stay in Hall 3. There's nothing we can do but let you stay here for now."
He was the king's brother by a collateral branch, and also Johanna's brother, and thought that his sister would speak up for him at this time.
However, he underestimated Johanna's regard for Sergei and overlooked her coldness; otherwise, Johanna would not have allowed him to call her "Madam" instead of "Sister" in front of outsiders.
"They've all been assigned to Hall 3? I've been here for half a month already, shouldn't you have known that Hall 3 was occupied by now? Also, Halls 7, 8, and many others are clearly empty, how come they've arranged suites for me!" Johanna pressed aggressively.
Jonathan was momentarily embarrassed.
Because of the "Great Northern War," he had no goodwill towards Russia. In addition, Sergei had not come to the mansion as agreed yesterday. Although the other party had sent someone to explain the situation, he still felt that this was Sergei's contempt for Sweden.
That's why he arranged this whole thing, intending to teach the other party a lesson.
"It's my problem, my problem, Madam, Ambassador. I suddenly remembered that I have some things to take care of. You two talk first."
With that, Jonathan got up and left.
Seeing the other person's slightly flustered figure, Sergei couldn't help but smile.
However, he also knew that Jonathan was not afraid of himself, but of Johanna.
He had already witnessed Johanna's arrogance and rudeness in Russia, where she had no powerful backers. Now in Sweden, her own brother was the King, and she would only become more arrogant.
So if Johanna hadn't been there, Jonathan wouldn't have panicked so much even if his lies had been exposed.
The other person is definitely not that thin-skinned.
After listening to Sergei's account of the situation in Russia, Johanna suddenly understood.
"So that's how it is. I didn't expect so many things to happen after I left. But now that Catherine has given birth to a new heir to the throne, her position is secure!"
Johanna felt even more confident when she thought about her daughter becoming empress and giving birth to the future crown prince.
"Duke, now that you've been exiled, stay in Sweden. After all, you helped me. Even if I leave, I'll tell my brother to ensure you live a life of luxury and wealth."
Sergei could already detect the disdain in Johanna's tone.
Clearly, the pleasantness of the meeting had faded, and the other party, due to his changed circumstances and status, had reverted to his arrogance.
Simply put, Johanna no longer looks down on him.
"Madam, you may have misunderstood me. I am here to complete a diplomatic mission, and I will return to Russia after the mission is accomplished. Furthermore, I need your help here, not your kindness or protection," Sergei said frankly.
He knew Johanna was a blabbermouth, so he didn't tell her that the future crown prince was his and Catherine's child.
Ekaterina was well aware of the gravity of the matter and did not mention it to her mother at all.
Otherwise, based solely on his status as a "son-in-law," he could have received Johanna's full support.
"What do you mean? You need to understand that you are no longer a member of the secret committee, and this is not Russia!" Johanna's face turned cold.
Sergei kept smiling.
"I think you've forgotten, Madam, who helped you in Russia, and haven't a large portion of your enormous expenses during this time come from Russia, from your daughter?"
"That's my daughter, it's only right that she gives me money! Besides, what's it to you!"
"Then you should establish contact with your daughter on your own, Madam. I will no longer provide you with any channels. Of course, I must remind you that even if you establish contact, your daughter will follow my advice and refuse to provide you with any more financial support."
"What do you mean! Are you threatening me?! This is Sweden!" Johanna shouted.
Sergei raised an eyebrow: "Really? I almost forgot if you hadn't mentioned it. But have you forgotten, Madam? You came to Sweden simply to ask your brother—the King of Sweden—for money."
"You! Get out of here!" Johanna pointed at the door.
Sergei left Hall 3.
He glanced back at the door that had slammed shut, smiled slightly, and, without being annoyed, went to Jonathan's office instead of returning to Hall 7.
"Prince."
"The ambassador has arrived. Please have a seat." Jonathan looked up, raised his hand, but didn't even stand up.
Although the other party had a close relationship with Johanna, it didn't affect him much. At worst, he would just avoid provoking Sergei in the future.
He had no fondness for Russia, and this wasn't Russia, it was Sweden.
"I'm here to complete the diplomatic mission entrusted to me by Queen Elizabeth, and I'll leave after I finish," Sergei said after sitting down.
Jonathan nodded: "It's fine."
"If, while fulfilling this mission, the King could expel Baron William from Sweden, I think Queen Elizabeth would be very pleased."
Sergei's words finally made Jonathan take it a little more seriously.
"You're going to deal with Baron William?"
"Why not?" Sergei shrugged. "Baron William is the British ambassador, and Britain is now allied with Prussia, which is tantamount to betraying Russia."
"But you Russians are still taking the British gold."
"If you have money, why not take it? I believe it would be the same whether it's with the King or you, Prince. Therefore, Russia will not have a direct conflict with Britain for the time being."
After a brief moment of thought, Jonathan nodded: "You're right. If there's anything you can help with, the ambassador can contact me."
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Sergei stood up and extended his hand: "Can I take this as a temporary acceptance from the Prince?"
Jonathan stood up and extended his hand: "It's not approval, it's support."
Sergei left, and Jonathan saw him out of the room.
Sergei walked toward Hall 7.
He knew that there were no problems with Jonathan.
This conversation actually stemmed from the note Panin gave him, which stated: Prince Jonathan and Senator Elias have a deep-seated grudge.
According to his understanding, the reason why MP Elias was able to wield power and overpower Prince Jonathan was because of the support of British Ambassador William!
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