Struggle in Russia

Nelidova was really bold, she didn't pay attention to Nicholas I's old minister at all, she blackmailed Menshikov before, and this time she focused on the old Adlerberg. Only she would soon discover that it was dangerous, because old Adlerberg was nothing like Menshikov.

"Ma'am, please forgive me for visiting in a hurry!"

Old Adlerberg talked at a fast pace, unaffected by Neridova's charm at all, as if the alluring beauty in front of him was a cloud of air.

Nelidova was also a little surprised. Even an eunuch like Menshikov couldn't help but be attracted by her charm. How could this old fox not be tempted at all?

She changed into a more provocative posture, and said in a sticky voice: "You are a distinguished guest, Earl, and you are really radiant if you can come here, so why not forgive me!"

Old Adlerberg bowed slightly to express his thanks, then ignored Neridova's teasing again, and said directly: "I am here this time because I need to ask Madam for your help. After the matter is done, I will definitely thank you very much! "

Neridova was really depressed, because her charm was ignored again, which made her very upset. As a flirt, no man can ignore her!

It's just that she shouldn't go too far, after all, everyone is going straight to the point, so what's the point of her still poised? Could it be that people misunderstood that she was in spring!

"Oh?" Neridova replied again, and then asked softly, "Count, you are looking for something important that you can't even do. You are looking for a weak woman like me. I'm afraid you are looking for the wrong person, right?"

Old Adlerberg said calmly: "This matter is very important and difficult for my humble servant, but it is just a matter of lifting your hands for you, ma'am!"

Neridova's teeth itch with hatred in her heart. She was not just trying to raise prices. I just want to highlight that I am not suitable for doing things, so I must be intentional. Who would have thought that the old fox wouldn't take the bait at all, and would get her back with just one sentence. How could she ask for a high price?

"Yeah?"

Neridova laughed and asked again: "Since it's just a matter of little effort, you don't have to be so deliberate and serious, Earl. If it's a trivial matter, I'll help it casually. I think you will miss me too, right? "

Old Adlerberg was still calm and calm. He actually knew Neridova very well, and he knew very well what this woman had been relying on to make money all these years. As the second minister of court affairs, if he didn't know this trick, he would have failed too much.

To be honest, old Adlerberg hated Neridova very much,

Think of Neridova as something between a wise man and a fool. Relying on the favor of Nicholas I, he ran amok. Do you really think that anyone can sell the inside information of the Winter Palace?

The last time Menshikov was severely blackmailed, old Adlerberg knew how greedy Neridova was, but he didn't expect that the other party was so greedy that he even dared to fight his ideas!

Old Adlerberg thought he was very particular, and he made it very clear when he came up—he must be grateful. In other words, Nelidova will never be treated badly. In the eyes of the old fox, he has made his position so clear, Nelidova should get straight to the topic and talk about things instead of continuing to bargain!

But that's what Nelidova did, and it was obvious that this woman was terribly greedy, and was really ready to blackmail old Adlerberg just as Menshikov was blackmailed.

And this made old Adlerberg unacceptable. The old fox thought that he was the minister of court affairs, and he was in charge of court affairs. To put it bluntly, a woman like you Neridova should be his subordinate.

What kind of subordinate dares to blackmail the superior? Is there still a king's law?

It's just that old Adlerberg is smarter than Menshikov. He knows very well that when he himself is in danger, he should not randomly threaten people who can help you out of danger. Even if you don't like the other person very much, you have to wait until afterwards to settle the score.

Turning your face on the spot lacks deterrence, and it may make the other party spoil your business in turn, making you more dangerous.

So the old Adlerberg cleverly hid all the unhappiness in his heart, and replied nonchalantly: "That's natural. Repaying kindness is a well-known virtue, isn't it?"

Neridova had a very keen sense, she could sense the unhappiness in old Adlerberg's heart, but what surprised her was that the other party didn't show up, and he didn't even bargain, which made her feel unpredictable.

The greedy woman restrained herself immediately, and said with a cautious smile, "Then tell me, count, what exactly do you want me to do for you? I will do my best to help if I can."

Old Adlerberg nodded, and asked straightforwardly: "I would like to ask you to inquire about some more secret information."

"What news?" Nelidova asked calmly.

"I would like to know what His Majesty talked with Prince Ordov and Count Rostovtsev in the royal study this afternoon!"

This time it was Neridova's turn to be surprised. She thought that old Adlerberg had come to ask him to have a pillow affair with Tsar Nicholas I, so that the tyrant would let him go. But who would have thought that people didn't mean that at all, but were more interested in the behavior of those who might have reported him?

【What are you trying to do? Retaliation? 】

Neridova was a little undecided whether she should help, and only then did she deeply understand why Count Kleinmichel refused to let her participate. It's just that it's too late to wake up now, and now she really can't refuse immediately, otherwise the old fox on the opposite side will definitely know that she really knows the inside story, and I'm afraid it will be even more difficult.

Neridova immediately thought that the old fox was still a member of the crown prince. Even if he fell, the crown prince would still be there. If he spoke ill of her in front of the crown prince...

Nelidova immediately regretted it even more. She knew very well how much Nicholas I expected from Crown Prince Alexander, who was definitely the closest person to the throne. Once Nicholas I is gone...

Nelidova shuddered secretly again, but on the surface she agreed with a smile: "Since it is the count, you want to know, then I will try my best to find out. I just dare not promise you that I will be able to find out the result. After all You also know that His Majesty keeps some things strictly confidential!"

Old Adlerberg smiled and said: "I believe that such a situation is very rare for you, lady." Then the old fox took out a check from his pocket and put it on the coffee table: "This is a deposit. , and thank you very much!"

Nelidova looked at the number on the check with some trepidation—ten thousand rubles! If it was before, she would be very excited, and would blackmail a sum of money after finding out the news, but now, she only feels that this check is so hot...