diymy Chapter 107 107. Childbirth
Chapter 107 107. Childbirth
Chapter 107 107. Childbirth
5 month.
Catherine's pregnancy was already quite obvious, and everyone cheered that the Grand Duchess and Duchess were expecting a new heir to the Russian throne, except for Peter himself.
He locked himself in his room and shouted curses at Ekaterina.
6 month.
Djogolokov found Ekaterina.
"Your Highness, please tell me if my wife is having an affair."
"Is that so, sir? I am not aware of such things."
As Djogolokov left, Ekaterina's expression was somewhat complicated.
Because Djogolokov cheated on his wife, he now suspects her of cheating on him, and that she, Ekaterina, is also cheating on him.
"Everyone's situation is different, but the fact of infidelity is the same. But Ekaterina, you must understand, when it comes to infidelity, is there anyone more thorough than Peter?"
Ekaterina muttered to herself, a cold glint in her eyes, as she suddenly recalled the absurd things Peter had done.
Finally, she found Besdutev and asked him about it.
"That's right, Djogolokova had an affair with Prince Lepnin. She didn't say it herself; I found out from Prince Lepnin. He actually said that Djogolokova still had her charms." Besdutev shook his head.
Ekaterina ultimately did not tell Djogolokov about it.
This family also has seven children.
If Djogolokov knew that his wife was having an affair, he would be angry but would also minimize his own guilt about cheating. This would seem to make the family more harmonious, since both husband and wife had cheated.
But she knew all too well that this matter would only lead to a complete break between the couple.
"Do you hate the Dzogolokovs?" Sergei asked, stroking Ekaterina's hair.
"Hate is ever-present," Ekaterina replied.
Although the couple later showed some leniency towards her because of Sergei, the harm they caused her still made it impossible for her to forgive them.
"Because I hate them, I feel even more sorry for their children. I hope they both go to hell, but then their children will be homeless."
7 month.
Djogolokov eventually discovered his wife's infidelity.
The prince, disguised as a clown, attempted to enter the house but was caught by Dzogolokov.
The couple had a big fight over this.
Djogolokov, who was already in poor health, fell seriously ill as a result.
But this did not make Djogolokova compromise.
In the end, the two of them kept bringing up each other's infidelity, and even called Ekaterina over in order to find supporters, but Ekaterina chose to remain silent.
As she left, Ekaterina muttered to herself.
"Even I cheated on them, what right do I have to judge them?"
By the end of the month, Dzogolokov's condition had worsened.
8 month.
Djogolokov eventually passed away.
Djogolokov's death occurred a few days later, and Djogolokova also fell ill.
The couple each lived in a separate room.
Sergei and Ekaterina were in Djogolokova's room when a small bird flew in through the open window, and Djogolokova shed tears.
Her voice choked with emotion: "I'm sure my husband has passed away. Please come and see him."
Sergei was about to go over when Besdudev, who had been staying in Djogolokov's room, appeared at the door.
"Djogolokov has died."
Sergei and Ekaterina exchanged a glance, both noticing each other's surprise.
As she left, Ekaterina whispered, "This is the first time I've had a direct understanding of love, even though their love has cracked and they've both committed unforgivable mistakes."
At the end of the month, Ekaterina accompanied Maria Djogolokova to visit Nikolai Djogolokov's grave.
9 month.
Catherine, who was nearing her due date and whose belly was very large, was no longer allowed to go out freely. She stayed in her room every day and was only allowed to go to the garden for some fresh air occasionally.
Catherine was constantly surrounded by many people.
Led by Matrena, the head lady-in-waiting, a large number of female attendants and maids were sent, and Elizabeth even sent almost all of her female attendants, attendants, and maids.
Even Catherine's friend Sophia found it difficult to see her.
Elizabeth's office.
Besides Elizabeth, there are many other important figures listed here, including Sergei, Besdudev, Shuvalov, and Razumovsky, as well as the rarely seen Apravshin and Pyotr Shuvalov.
An army general and an artillery general.
Shuvalov was the first to explain the situation: "Your Majesty, breaking news, Britain is going to form an alliance with Prussia."
Elizabeth vehemently denied it: "Rumors that Britain has been our ally against Prussia since 1750, Shuvalov, get your secret internet cafe organized."
"Your Majesty, our intelligence sources are highly reliable. Britain and France are vying for control of North America. Prussia can profit by supporting Britain, so Frederick will stop at nothing to deal with Louis."
Peter Shuvalov couldn't help but curse, "By undermining us? Bah!"
Elizabeth's face was already very gloomy.
Razumovsky was utterly disappointed: "We have seen the true face of Britain once again, and I propose to sever our alliance with them."
Whether she was against male favorites discussing state affairs or genuinely felt it was inappropriate, Elizabeth shook her head.
"Severing the alliance is too hasty. What about the Subsidies Treaty (the Anglo-Russian Agreement, in which Russia sends troops to protect British territory and Britain pays subsidies to Russia)?"
After a brief silence, Elizabeth made her decision.
"No, we can't just give up the British gold. It's not the right time yet. Let's wait and see."
No one else raised any further objections.
Throughout the entire process, Sergei did not express any opinion.
Regardless of his current position, he has no right to discuss geopolitics and military strategy, and with Catherine about to give birth, he must downplay his role.
To his curiosity, Apraksin remained silent as well.
Just then, a female attendant suddenly knocked on the door.
"Your Majesty, Her Highness is about to give birth!"
Elizabeth got up happily and ran outside, telling Shuvalov as she went.
"Go and wake Peter up! He needs to stay by my side right now. If he's lying in bed, drag him here by force!"
Sergei followed the group to Catherine's room.
On the way, Elizabeth was very excited, and Razumovsky tried to calm her down so that her emotions wouldn't affect her health.
"This is a good thing, how could anything happen to me?" Elizabeth smiled as she looked at her male lover.
Shuvalov slowed his pace, came to Sergei's side, and spoke to him in a low voice.
"How does it feel? Not being able to stand where a father should stand, being ignored in the most remote corner, must be unpleasant."
Sergei smiled and said, "The child who will ascend the throne in the future will at least never have the blood of the Shuvalov family flowing through his veins. Shouldn't he know who is suffering the most?"
Shuvalov's gaze instantly turned icy.
"Hmph, that'll have to wait until this child survives! Do you think this child will still be the heir to the throne after Peter ascends the throne?"
Sergei shrugged and smiled.
Shuvalov walked forward in a fit of rage.