Chapter 146 Meeting

"Your Highness, please follow me." Lady Gabriel invited Princess Sofia to the temporary residence in Constanta, where she changed into traditional Wallachian costumes. After resting here for a few days, she would go to Bukuryesti.

In this most developed seaport city, Sofia saw a different view from Morea. The industry and commerce are more prosperous than Morea, and the cultural atmosphere is also relatively strong.

"This is incredible."

Sophia looked at everything in front of her, and it was true that she had to see it with her own eyes. Wallachia was more prosperous than she thought, and the cultural atmosphere was also very strong, which was completely different from Kievan Rus. She was luckier than Princess Anna, but also a little unfortunate, because at this time she didn't know what her future husband would be like, and whether she could make her husband fall in love with her, these were all issues that Sofia cared about.

After arriving in Constanta, Peter prepared a series of gifts for the princess. Gold and silver jewelry, silk clothes, and a Wallachian dictionary.

"I hope my future wife will like it." This is the note Peter wrote to Sofia, which warmed the heart of Her Royal Highness.

After a few days of rest, Sofia boarded the carriage to Bukuriesti. She looked to both sides, all of them were hard-working farmers and a large number of wagons, and the road was flatter than that of Morea, which made Princess Sofia want to know more about this country.

"Have you asked your wife?"

"Your Highness, I talked to Lady Gabriel, and she said that your husband is the most remarkable person in Wallachia. Constanta was built by him, and even Bukuriesti, which we are about to arrive at, was guided by him."

The maid told Sofia a lot of Peter's achievements, and Sofia couldn't wait to meet Peter. She still had hope for love.

After two days of travel, Sofia had seen the walls of Bukuriesti. The bastions on the walls shocked Sofia's cognition, and she didn't know what this thing was. Can this thing defend well?

She still had a lot of questions waiting to be answered, but now she had to go to see her future husband.

Peter was already fifteen years old. According to European tradition, he would have come of age in another year. He can be independent, and of course, he can hold a wedding.

Peter had thought about it long ago. In this era, getting married at the age of 15 or 16 is very common, which is different from the later marriage and childbearing in later generations, because the population needs to be increased.

"Is my wife here?"

"Her Royal Highness has passed the city gate and is coming this way now."

Peter stopped shooting arrows and went to greet Princess Sofia. Before leaving, he told Mihaly to study hard, and he would see if he had made any progress next time.

Peter came to the gate of the castle to greet the princess. There were many ministers who came with him, and Grand Duke Mircea also came.

"Your Highness, have you seen the carriage?"

"I saw it, you don't need to tell me."

The carriage stopped in front of the castle, and Sofia appeared in front of everyone with the help of the maid.

The right clothes, slender hands, and eyes that can make people emotional, a typical Roman princess. This made many people stunned. The princess of the Roman Empire now appeared in front of them, and they felt incredible.

"May you live long, respected Grand Duke."

Sophia saluted Grand Duke Mircea, who nodded. He was very satisfied with his daughter-in-law. He looked at Peter, who was also staring at the princess, but only staring.

"Rome not only gave a princess, but also conveyed its goodwill. The two countries will definitely get along in a friendly manner."

After a simple meeting, the next step was the world of the two of them. Everyone withdrew tacitly, leaving only Peter and Sofia.

Peter didn't say anything, but kept staring at her eyes, which made Sofia blush a little.

"Hello, my wife."

"Hello, my husband."

This was the first communication between the two. Although it was brief, it was of great significance.

"Please allow me to introduce this place to you."

"It would be an honor for me if you were to introduce it."

Peter began to introduce everything about Bucuriesti to Sofia. They went to many places that day, and Peter's humorous language made Sofia laugh. The two were very harmonious together. At dusk, they walked hand in hand in the garden.

"I know too little about Wallachia. Thank you for letting me know this beautiful country better."

"This is what I should do."

Peter and Sophia walked in the sunset and then stopped. Peter held her hand and looked into each other's eyes.

"You are so beautiful that even the most beautiful flowers pale in comparison to you."

"I am very happy to hear your compliments because they come from my future husband."

Soon, their faces got closer and closer. Peter hugged Sophia tightly, and a kiss was completed under the witness of the sun. Both of them were immersed in this sweet moment. (It seems a bit too fast, forget it.)

The news of the two people kept coming to the Grand Duke. Hearing that the two were satisfied with each other, Mircea began to consider other issues.

If Morea and Wallachia formed an alliance, then the Ottoman Empire would be their common target. But Morea had to destroy Athens before it could face the Ottomans directly. However, given that the Ottomans had been injured by Wallachia, they could still accumulate strength in the next few years.

Moreover, if the princess of the Roman Empire married his son, it would mean that his son had the right to inherit Basilius. Then he could also transform Wallachia into the Roman Empire.

There are many examples of husbands marrying their wives to become kings, and neighboring Poland and Hungary are typical. And this time, the fight is not for the king, but the emperor. Such a temptation is not small, after all, it is not justifiable to have always been a grand duchy.

At this time, the Roman Empire was already a phoenix without feathers, which was worse than a chicken. Manuel used all his efforts to ensure the safety of Constantinople. Since he was so tired, let Wallachia share the burden.

You see, Wallachia and Rome both believe in Orthodox Christianity and are Eastern European countries. Moreover, Palaeologus and Bartram both start with the word Ba. Isn't this similarity that God wants to help him share the burden?

Moreover, Sophia's father only has her as a child. After his death, Morea will also belong to Wallachia. At that time, Rome will only have Constantinople left. If they defeat the Ottomans again and unify the Balkans, how embarrassing it will be.

Mircea thought of more than a dozen reasons, but it was unlikely to convince Manuel. So for now, he should continue to hide and wait for a special opportunity to come out and get everything he wants.