Chapter 715 It’s time for you to become an adult
There was a knock on Franz's door, and Mrs. Sophie walked in angrily carrying two brats.
Among them, the child "Joan of Arc" from India was specially tied up several times, while the little Maria on the side looked angry and timid.
"Franz! Look at what they did!"
Franz looked at Mrs. Sophie's body and saw that there were no traces of stains. It was most likely that some utensils had been broken. Colonel Bordeaux on the side said that there was nothing he could do. Franz could only sigh helplessly.
He pretended to be angry and said: "Look at the good things you two have done! Apologize quickly and let the kind and generous Mrs. Sophie forgive you."
"I'm sorry," the two little girls said timidly, because Madame Sophie is really terrible, at least the most terrible person in the entire Schönbrunn Palace.
Archduke Franz Karl was an optimist and would occasionally ride horses with them. He would not be angry even if he occasionally got a bloody head.
Although Franz is strong and cunning, he is not as smart as a child.
Among Franz's three brothers, Maximilian likes to tease girls, but his fighting ability is horribly low and he has been beaten by Lakshmi Pai several times.
However, the former does not admit it and always likes to pretend to be indifferent. In fact, Maria was able to push Maximilian down, but the former still couldn't bear to bully this weak second brother.
Ludwig (the third child) is a tall, tough guy. He is very religious and will not get angry with two little girls.
Among Franz’s friends, those who were interested in Lakshmi Pai were beaten by Lakshmi Pai, and those who were interested in Maria were beaten by Franz.
However, there are also those who have no memory, such as Edward Taffy. This guy has no ill intentions and is just curious, but his fighting ability is extremely low and he is often bullied by two girls.
The low-level maids and guards all liked the two little girls, and the high-level maids and nuns would not choose to have trouble with them.
As for Adjani, the two little girls were no more than blank slates, and Franz and Mrs. Sophie also prohibited this guy from getting close to the two brats.
It is not without reason that Mrs. Sophie was called "the only man in Habsburg" by people at the time in history. She was so strict that it was almost impossible to get away with it.
However, since the appearance of Franz has made her character much better, if nothing changes like in history, then the Indian version of Joan of Arc may end early.
Closer to home, the word "sorry", which Mrs. Sophie was tired of hearing, obviously had no effect. At this time, Franz immediately went over and dragged the two brats back.
"Mother, don't worry, let me take care of them! Bordeaux quickly go and lock them both in the study."
Bordeaux lifted up the tightly tied Lakshmi Pai with one hand, and led little Maria's hand towards the study with the other hand.
"Confinement! No food allowed!"
Although Franz said it, he just asked the two little guys to be quiet in the study for a while. Of course, they had food, drink, and a movie to watch.
Although the photography technology of the Austrian Empire had greatly developed at this time, the progress in electricity could not keep up, so even the royal family still used an older hand-cranked projector, but it was still far ahead of other countries.
As for not being allowed to eat, it's even more nonsense. Franz's study is directly connected to the kitchen, and food will be delivered at any time if he sends a telegram.
Thinking of this, little Maria couldn't help but smile on her face. Although it was just a subconscious behavior, it could not escape the eyes of Mrs. Sophie, who immediately understood what was going on.
When little Maria passed by Madam Sophie, her buttocks were violently twisted. The little girl could only wipe the ground with tears and run for two steps.
"Franz, you are so outrageous!"
Franz was a little confused by this sudden sentence, blinked and replied.
"Mother, we are just two children. Let them clean up the mess they made and then reflect on it in front of everyone.
As for the damaged items, the person who encountered them will pay double compensation."
"They didn't break anything or bump into anyone. They have been playing in the racecourse since they were taught a lesson last time."
After hearing what Mrs. Sophie said, Franz was a little confused. After all, he thought that the two little girls had been punished once and had no memory.
"Then what did they do?"
"What did you do?" Mrs. Sophie snorted coldly. "Who taught you how to ride horses?"
"Me." Franz said confused.
"Why didn't Maria sit sideways?"
Franz said subconsciously: "That's so dangerous! What if my sister falls?"
"Falled? Women have been sitting sideways for thousands of years! I don't want a lady like Maria anymore!"
"Mother, you think too much. What is important for a little brat to be safe and happy like a lady."
Franz's theory was completely fart to Madame Sophie, who lived in the nineteenth century, and the latter pinched the former's ears.
"You bastard, how do you want your sister to get married in the future if word of this gets out?"
"Then silence all the witnesses?" Franz asked tentatively. Sophie really thought seriously for a few seconds before she noticed the joking look in her eldest son's eyes, and couldn't help but increase the strength in her hands.
"Mom, it hurts! If I were missing my ears, it would also affect my image!"
Mrs. Sophie let go and sighed, and Franz quickly rubbed his ears.
Women in this era were not allowed to ride astride. Only riding sideways was ladylike. Riding astride was even considered a sign of debauchery.
There was a reason why women rode sideways back then, because generally women, especially nobles, had to wear long skirts.
At the same time, riding astride with legs spread was also considered an indecent behavior, which was mainly due to the traditional cultural and religious concepts at that time.
In order to maintain the image of a lady, women must ride sideways and use a side saddle.
But in fact, although side riding looks elegant, it is more difficult than astride riding.
Because all the usual equestrian theories will be invalid, even professional cavalry may not be able to control it freely in side riding.
Side riding requires an almost abnormal sense of balance and "horse sense", which is usually only achieved by nomads and equestrian masters who were born on horseback.
It's obviously too much to ask two little girls like this.
Especially for his sister, Franz also made a set of safety protective gear specially for her. No matter how docile a pony is, they are still animals and can be affected by various factors.
However, these considerations of Franz seemed completely wrong to Mrs. Sophie.
"Franz, you have time to study these weird things, why not study your lifelong event."
Mrs. Sophie's sudden attack made Franz a little confused. The latter felt that he was still two years old before he became an adult, and that he might not have time to think about any major life-long matters by then. After all, he could only think about other things if he survived.
"Sixteen years old, it's time for you to become an adult."