"I have decided to build an house for the name of the LORD, my God, just as the LORD promised my father David: "I will make your son sit on your throne in your place, and he will build an house for my name." 】
After some boudoir teasing and ear-to-ear chatting, the young couple became interested. They were so entangled with each other that they couldn't explain their love. They struggled until midnight before falling asleep.
No one disturbed them at dawn, and Chanel came to wake them up only after breakfast.
After the boy and girl changed their clothes and washed themselves, they returned to the restaurant.
And the grandmother looked at them with a big smile on her face.
"Good morning, kids."
From her slightly teasing smile, Teresa guessed that her grandmother knew what happened last night, but now she was used to her position as a wife, so her face had been "trained" a lot thicker, so she was only slightly Somewhat cramped, chatting and eating with Letizia normally.
And Aigron was feeling refreshed at the moment because of last night's entanglement. He ate quickly, and then asked his grandmother about interesting places in Rome - he and Teresa came to Rome mainly for the purpose of meeting. Meeting the Pope, but having to stay for such a long time and waiting for news from His Majesty the Pope, is idle. It is better to take the newlywed wife to travel around the city of Rome, which can be regarded as the last regret.
Teresa had long longed for Rome, a city with a glorious history. Now that she had the opportunity to see it in person, and with Aigron by her side, she was naturally overjoyed.
"If you want to travel, then you have come to the right place. Rome is the city with the most ancient monuments in Europe." Letizia said to her grandson and grandson-in-law with a generous smile, "There are many places to go, and there are enough You’ve been watching this for a long time, so where do you want to start?”
In fact, Theresa had already considered this question, so she immediately answered her grandmother. "Let's start with the Pantheon... I've always wanted to see this legendary building."
As we all know, the Pantheon is the most exquisite and best-preserved among the magnificent buildings in the ancient Roman era. Teresa has always been fond of Greek and Roman culture and classical art, so she chose the Pantheon as her first choice. The station is naturally a matter of course.
"The Pantheon? That is indeed a beautiful place." Letizia doesn't know anything about Greek, Roman or classical art, but even for her aesthetics, this magnificent building is shocking enough, so she doesn't have any other ideas. Opinion, "Well, I'll let our servants here lead the way - as for us old guys, we won't follow you and irritate your eyes... My children, I wish you enjoy your rare leisure and have fun." "
"Thank you, grandma." Aigron thanked his grandmother and kissed her on the cheek.
"Seeing you happy makes me happier than when good things happen to me." The old woman also kissed her precious grandson, "Good grandson, you have done a good job, keep working hard!"
Eggron knew what his grandmother meant by 'keep working hard', and he was too embarrassed to reply, so he left with Teresa.
The newlyweds got into the carriage and, led by the servants, drove towards the Pantheon. It was the first time in their lives that they appreciated the architecture and scenery in Rome, so not only Theresa but also Aigron was attracted by the squares and churches everywhere.
In addition to the monuments from the Roman Empire two thousand years ago, after the Christian Church ruled Rome and until the Renaissance, a large number of magnificent or exquisite buildings, palaces, libraries, etc. were built, which were enough for the two of them. Feast your eyes.
Along the way, no one was curious about the pair of boys and girls looking around - after all, there were too many tourists coming to Rome from all over Europe to see the world. They were not strange at all. At most, some people came because of their outstanding looks. And just look at it a few more times.
Soon, they arrived at the door of the Pantheon.
Due to the erosion of time, the appearance of this magnificent building is a bit gray. At this moment, standing under its front pillars and looking up, you can only see empty wooden beams. After the servant explained, it turned out that in the 16th century, the Roman Church decided to rebuild St. Peter's Basilica. At that time, Pope Urban VIII removed the gilded bronze plates on the ceiling of the porch and melted them to build St. Peter's Basilica. The canopy on the main altar was also used to cast some cannons from the remaining bronze - a waste of natural resources, which is indeed a pity.
However, it is a blessing that the main building of the Pantheon can be preserved until now... Compared to the Parthenon, which was destroyed to the point of dilapidation, its current condition is already very good - maybe because of it It's so grand and majestic that even the church can't help but secretly admire it.
With awe-inspiring feelings, Aigron and Teresa walked in together.
The hall is very empty, filled with exquisite reliefs and statues, and all the light sources come from the circular gap in the dome above.
Aiglon slowly raised his head. At this time, the sunlight was pouring down from the gap, like a beam of light connecting the heaven and the human world. On the dome, the murals and sculptures seemed to be shining.
This is the place where Roman architectural art reached its peak. Even a layman, facing this scene, can't help but be shocked by its beauty, and then reflect on the glory and magnificence of Roman civilization through this beauty.
No wonder that since the fall of Rome, almost every country in Europe has regarded itself as the heir of Rome - for them, Rome is civilization itself and an unquestionable symbol.
Those European monarchs were also proud of Rome. Charlemagne came to Rome to be crowned; Otto I established the Holy Roman Empire; even Napoleon, who was known as the protector of the revolution, was also a persistent fan of Rome.
It is undeniable that during Rome's long republic and empire era, it may have been cruel, it may have been tyrannical, and it may have committed all the crimes in the world, but this is not surprising, all empires have committed these crimes.
But after years of refinement, it has left behind the most magnificent relics of civilization, which are enough to make everyone sad. This is what makes it unique.
Rome is gone, and it will never be reappeared in the future, but its glorious history will remain in the world forever with these relics, and it will be worshiped and admired by the world.
"Teresa." Agron suddenly said softly.
"Huh?" Teresa, who had been admiring the sculptures, was awakened and looked at her husband next to her curiously.
"I was once the king of Rome." Aegron said in a strange tone. "I think that when my father gave me this title, he definitely didn't have the king of Rome in mind, but expected me to be the inheritor of Roman civilization and spirit. It's interesting to think about it, right? He was looking at the pyramid. After four thousand years, he finally believed that all the glory belonged to Rome and gave his son to it..."
"Yes, I think so too." Teresa nodded lightly.
Then, she looked at the light on the dome, and then whispered to the young man, "I think that in addition to conquest, Rome also had a tireless pursuit of true knowledge. When the Romans lost these, the empire died. .”
"After they accept Christianity?" Eggron joked.
"How could you say such blasphemous words here!" Teresa became anxious upon hearing this. "Obviously it was wealth and corruption that ruined it. Christianity was just the spirit they found after their mental depravity and they sought medical treatment in a hurry. It's just medicine... Maybe this medicine couldn't save Rome's life, but at least it can't be blamed for Rome's demise..."
"Okay, don't be angry, Theresa, I was just joking..." Aigron touched his wife's face.
"You can't just make such a joke." Teresa glanced at him. "Don't forget, we will see the Pope soon. If you inadvertently show such a playful smile, God knows how it will end..."
"So I have to rely on my good wife to check things out and smooth things over for me..." Aigron snickered, and then kissed her cheek.
Yes, Agron will take Teresa with him when he meets the Pope.
Firstly, Teresa is the princess of the Habsburg family, and His Majesty the Pope cannot not care about this status, so the talks will not collapse; secondly, Teresa is a beautiful girl, and the men are in the beautiful In front of girls, he will subconsciously adopt a more friendly posture.
Teresa is also well aware of her role as a "lubricant", so she will be respectful to His Majesty the Pope and reflect her piety as a member of the Habsburg family, while constantly emphasizing herself. I stand completely with my husband, advancing and retreating together.
This couple is in love with each other, and they have no reservations about each other. They are consistent in their advances and retreats. It is really rare. But I wonder if their close relationship will give rise to rifts in the test of time? When faced with the unpredictable obstacles of fate, will they still be willing to devote themselves to each other without reservation as they are today?
This question may not even be answered by the gods in the Pantheon.
Aiglon and Teresa stopped whispering, and then continued to admire the Pantheon.
In 609 AD, the "Roman Emperor" who had moved the capital to Constantinople dedicated the Pantheon to the then Pope Boniface IV, who renamed it the "Cathedral of Our Lady and Martyrs" ”, which is also the official name of the Pantheon today.
Because the Roman Church also made some Christian modifications to the Pantheon, Catholic saints are enshrined in shrines on the four walls of the hall, and there are also multiple altars in the hall.
After the central altar, there are the "Altar of the Cross" and the "Altar of the Virgin", and below the latter is a sarcophagus tomb.
Aiglon and Teresa's eyes stopped on a sculpture - this sculpture was the Virgin Mary holding the Son in her hands.
This is the tomb of Raphael, the great master of the Renaissance. Raphael’s most painted and favorite subject during his lifetime was the image of the Virgin.
Raphael's sarcophagus is also engraved with the famous saying: When you live, nature will be eclipsed; when you pass away, nature will be devastated. This is an inscription written for him by his good friend, Archbishop Benbo.
To praise an artist with such words is the pinnacle of excellence.
This shows the Roman Church's love for this artist.
Aigron and Teresa walked around the Pantheon, admiring the classical architecture and the works of art of the Christian church, and time continued to pass.
Although it was silent, they seemed to be able to feel the silent screams inside.
Rome was dead, its gods had perished, and all that remained in the city were the remnants of the past, inherited and transformed by a religious church they had once despised.
Like the Pantheon, history itself is constantly being destroyed and rebuilt, constantly melted and forged, and politics and society and even polities themselves are constantly changing, rising and dying suddenly.
But no matter how many things time destroys, human beings are still there, and their pursuit of beauty, glory and splendor, and exquisite arts will never be extinguished.
It is precisely because of these that human beings can achieve useful civilization and human history has value.
Eggron knew that he and his wife, and even all his contemporaries, would also be destroyed by time, but they would also become part of history.
He was willing to spend the rest of his life fulfilling the expectations his father had placed on him when he gave him the glorious and heavy title of "King of Rome".
After all, people always need meaning in life, right?
Time passed slowly, and their tour came to an end. Aiglon breathed in the slightly humid and stuffy air in the Pantheon, and then hugged his wife.
"Teresa, we want to leave a grander legacy than this, and I also want future generations to praise your name and mine... Otherwise, what's the point of our efforts?"
"Yes, Your Highness, I think so too." Theresa nodded slightly.
"I know it's a bit ridiculous for me to say this now, and even a bit fanciful, but I hope that one day, the world will be amazed by everything we have done for the progress of civilization." Aigron said slightly seriously, "We are going to hold a world expo. Then, by presiding over it in the name of the two of us, we will give our people the opportunity to boast of their achievements in industry and civilization, and also let them see the most exquisite achievements in the world. We can change the entire look of Paris. Let it also become an eternal city... dear, we can do it."
"Yes, dear... I believe so too." Teresa smiled slightly, and then kissed her husband gently on the cheek to reward his ambition.
She just liked seeing His Highness like this.
She also believes that His Highness will be able to do it in the future - although these words currently sound like nothing more than the wild thoughts of a young man.
"That's what we're working on," Aigron replied.
Then, the two people left this magnificent temple hand in hand.
In the next few days, Agron and Teresa continued to visit the city of Rome, feasting their eyes as tourists and enjoying rare leisure time.
And just a few days later, he finally received good news from his uncle - His Majesty the Pope was about to visit his uncle's home.
