Chapter Five, Two Henriettes

Louis could only sigh

Philip later fell asleep on his bed, fortunately, the bed was large enough to accommodate a ten-year-old child and an eight-year-old child comfortably. When Louis awoke, it was already evening, coinciding with dinner time, as Philip had mentioned, Queen Henrietta Maria of England had arrived at Versailles with her daughter, who bore the same name. Henrietta was the sister of Louis XIII and an unfortunate woman; when she first married into England, she was not favored by the Duke of Buckingham, a close friend of King Charles I. As Philip had said, Queen Henrietta Maria of England had arrived at Versailles with her daughter, who bore the same name. Henrietta was the sister of Louis XIII and an unfortunate woman; when she first married into England, she was not favored by the Duke of Buckingham, a close friend of King Charles I. The king dismissed many of her French attendants, and for several years, Henrietta was isolated and unsupported in the English court. It was not until the Duke of Buckingham died that she had the opportunity to approach the weak king and become his new confidante, thus intervening in English domestic affairs. Charles I later obeyed her every word and even lamented why she was not a man, for otherwise, she could have been his most trusted minister.

"This is not her place," Philip said, "She is not qualified to sit here"

Hi! Mary said: "I saved you before!"

As soon as the child was born, the rebels tracked her down, forcing Queen Marie to flee back to France, where she temporarily resided in Saint-Germain. Princess Henriette would not return to her mother until she was two years old. Queen Marie had originally hoped to receive assistance from her brother, Louis XIII, but little did she know that he would pass away before she even reached France. The subsequent situation in France was also quite turbulent, with lords and ministers each having their own agendas. She could only pass the time for now by holding her little daughter and engaging in needlework and reading.

I have already bestowed upon you a gift, " Louis pointed out sharply

However, in order to distinguish her from her daughter, let us refer to her as Queen Mary

Mary hit him with a straw

"These rabbits are for eating," Louis said, "our dinner"

Dinner concluded hastily in this oppressive atmosphere

I am feeding the rabbits

Princess Henriette is four years old this year, with deep black hair and brown eyes, and fair skin. After she saluted the king, when she wanted to sit in a chair on the king's left side, His Highness, Duke Gaston of Orléans, pushed her off the chair, causing her to fall to the ground and cry uncontrollably.

"What are you doing here?" Louis asked, "A bishop's niece is not suited for the kitchen."

"My father, and my uncle," Mary said, "they came... and scolded me fiercely..." She complained angrily, "They said I should not reveal my identity... Yes, they said, they sent me to the palace not for me to become a witch... They hope I can become a noble lady, you understand, a minister, or even a duke"

"Talk to me," Louis said

Last night

They are wizards, Your Majesty

Assassinating the king is a grave crime, Louis threw them to the rabbit's mouth: "Disembowelment, heart extraction, and being drawn and quartered."

Mary turned her face away

Her heart was undoubtedly anxious, especially in recent months, as she had not received any letters from Charles I. She suspected that Charles I had been captured or even killed, and she had a witch nearby perform divination, but the signs seen in both water and fire were almost all ominous

"Indeed, this is the case in terms of etiquette," said Queen Anne, the Dowager Empress, although she did not like Queen Mary. Her sister-in-law and her daughter had to mediate a bit: "As a relative, you should be more amiable."

"The wizard does not return to the king's authority." At this point, Mali made a cheeky face and said, "The wizard only obeys Merlin's will, of course, if Merlin indeed has any will at all"

Philip let out a contemptuous laugh, and thus the Queen Mother ceased to speak. Like Louis, she felt a deep sense of guilt towards this younger son, but she could not bear to witness the conflict between her sons. The rivalry between Louis XIII and Duke Gaston had already caused her great distress for over a decade; if her sons were to be similarly at odds, it would break her heart. Furthermore, she had heard that Queen Marie intended to marry Princess Henriette to Louis. Although the match was suitable in terms of status, Queen Mother Anne did not believe Henriette was the best choice, and the actions of her sister-in-law made her feel coerced.

"It is not the rabbit's problem," Mary said. "It is my... my problem."

I did not hear any sound

Louis looked down and indeed saw a pile of rabbits at Marie's feet. They were quite plump, with ropes tied around their legs, wriggling their lips

I am the king

The cries of Princess Henrietta have ceased, and although she is still very young, she has already realized that sometimes tears are of no value

In addition to interfering in political affairs, this Henrietta also had reasons to anger the English, as she was a Catholic, while the majority of the English adhered to Protestantism. In matters of faith, they were irreconcilable. The Protestants deliberately referred to her as "Queen Mary," which was not a flattering title, as the former Queen Mary of England was also a Catholic who had killed countless English people in her efforts to overturn the Protestantism established by her father. They were irreconcilable in their beliefs, and the Protestants intentionally called her "Queen Mary," which was not a flattering title, as the former Queen Mary of England was also a Catholic who had killed countless English people in her efforts to overturn the Protestantism established by her father.

In order to oppose Queen Mary and seek greater benefits, both the English and the Scots were engaged in rebellion and civil war. Charles I had to rely on Queen Mary's diplomatic means to gather food and funds to solidify his position. In such circumstances, Queen Mary gave birth to her and Charles I's last child, Princess Henrietta, in a small harbor.

Queen Mary trembled with anger, yet she had to endure. Although France could not provide much assistance to her husband, Charles I, in the English Civil War, she still had her son, young Charles. If matters truly reached the worst point, they would still need the protection of Queen Mother Anne

She ran away immediately after speaking, completely unaware of the serious expression that suddenly appeared on Louis's face

Afterward, Louis did not look into the hopeful eyes of his aunt, Queen Mary. He declined Philip's company and walked around the small building for quite some time. In the kitchen courtyard, he saw a somewhat familiar figure.

Mary squatted there, lacking any grace. The grass she fed to the rabbits did not come from anywhere, but was instead generated by herself. Louis watched as they grew from a handful of tiny seeds into tender pasture in an instant

Louis was somewhat taken aback; he knew that many noble daughters or female relatives would hope to serve the Queen Mother, the Queen, or the Princess, thereby building a magnificent bridge to glory for their marriages. But Marie was only... six or seven years old, and they were so impatient? However, upon reflection, if they truly possessed noble character, how could they consider marrying the brother of Cardinal Mazarin at such a delicate moment? It was precisely when Cardinal Mazarin was just beginning to gain the favor of Cardinal Richelieu. But upon reflection, if they truly possessed noble character, how could they consider marrying the brother of Cardinal Mazarin at such a delicate moment? It was precisely when Cardinal Mazarin was just beginning to gain the favor of Cardinal Richelieu. The most criticized aspect of Cardinal Mazarin was his humble origins

"Is a king really suitable for this?" Mari Mancini retorted sarcastically

What are you doing here

"Why are you not happy?" the young king asked slowly. "Aside from the rabbits, perhaps I could command them not to eat rabbits, but braised rabbit is quite delicious.

When did they arrive

Worry and pain nearly completely destroyed this woman. Although at dinner she dressed exceptionally grandly in accordance with court customs and etiquette, as well as her status, her face was shrouded in a layer of gray mist, and her eyes were dull and lifeless