While Lawrence was dealing with these attendees without losing any etiquette, he saw a middle-aged man wearing gold and purple, who was extremely expensive, walking over gently.

Upon seeing this, the other attendees dispersed very wisely, leaving a private space for Lawrence and this man.

"You are Laurence Bonaparte. You are really young and promising." The man put down the sherry glass in his hand and looked at Lawrence with a smile.

Although Lawrence was a stranger to him, based on his clothes, temperament and French accent, Lawrence immediately guessed his identity, shook hands and hugged him warmly:

"It is truly an honor for me to be praised by His Highness the Prince."

This is Crown Princess Marie's biological uncle, the Austrian ambassador to France, Prince Neo from the Habsburg family. Lawrence has heard this name many times before, and even the Duke of Choiseul praised him as an unfathomable person.

Testing man.

Prince Neo's smile was a little more playful. He pulled Lawrence and walked slowly outside the Venus Hall. He stopped in a remote corner of the corridor and said:

"Marie has told me your request. I have to say that it is beyond my expectation that His Excellency Bonaparte, who was supported by the Duke of Choiseul, would turn back at this time."

"I can't help myself, I am forced by the current situation." Lawrence asked directly without explaining too much:

"And Your Highness, you should be able to lend a helping hand, right?"

Prince Neo's playful expression became even more intense, and he asked with a smile:

"Choiseul is a good friend of mine, and he is also a good friend of Austria. He is a key figure in the Franco-Austrian alliance being able to maintain such stability. Why do you think I will stand on your side?"

Lawrence looked at Prince Neo without changing his expression, knowing in his heart that the prince was just testing him. If the other party really wanted to stay out of the matter, he would not come to the Palace of Versailles in person today.

"From now on, the Franco-Austrian Alliance will not be maintained by Choiseul, as you, Your Highness, should know very well."

Lawrence said slowly:

"The marriage of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and His Royal Highness the Crown Princess is the most powerful link connecting two great countries. Even if Choiseul does fall, this alliance will not change. I can express this in the name of my lord

Promise to you."

Lawrence's meaning is also obvious. Although Duke Choiseul is a meritorious figure who created the Franco-Austrian Alliance, his fall will not mean the breakdown of the alliance between the two countries. Prince Neo need not worry about this.

"Well...that's true." Prince Neo rubbed his chin and nodded in agreement:

"No matter who succeeds Choiseul to guide France's foreign policy in the future, France's diplomatic stance will not change in a short period of time."

Lawrence looked at Prince Neo's face and continued to analyze:

"In addition, if Austria wants to allow Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess to exert greater influence in the palace, Duke Choiseul may also be a huge obstacle in the future."

"you..."

There was a trace of surprise in Prince Neo's eyes, but he immediately returned to his usual playful mood, and couldn't help but clapped his hands and laughed:

"You are really keen. No wonder the king favors you so much."

For Austria, if Marie Antoinette can have a political place in the French court, this will undoubtedly increase Austria's influence on France.

In history, Austria's move can be said to be quite successful. Queen Marie Antoinette was able to greatly influence Louis XVI's decision-making, and could even directly have a decisive influence on the appointment of cabinet ministers.

However, if the Duke of Choiseul can still maintain his ascendant status after the new king takes the throne, then the possibility of Marie Antoinette continuing to control the palace will undoubtedly be slim. After all, even His Majesty the King himself was at that time.

Be subject to Choiseul.

Naturally, neither Prince Neo nor Austria wanted to see that situation. The ideal situation in their minds was that France would be under the absolute control of the royal family, and the royal family would be under the absolute control of the queen.

"My faction and I are loyal to the royal family and to the crown princess."

Lawrence reached out:

"We are on the same side, Your Highness."

"Whether it's loyalty or ambition...well, I don't care."

Prince Neo held Lawrence's right hand firmly, shook it twice, nodded and smiled:
Chapter completed!