Vol 3 Chapter 17: Such a family ...

When the first morning light pierced the dim sky of the East and spilled the light to the top of the Roman Obelisk at the top of the city, the people who had been anxiously staying at home finally began to open the door and walked away from home carefully. come out.
First, some courageous, and then more and more people took to the streets.
However, the street always seems very quiet. People often look at each other after they meet, and familiar people will gather together to whisper, but when they see a stranger approaching, they will immediately separate each other and then watch with a watchful eye. Strangers.
A child ran out of the house quietly. He searched in the street with some curiosity, but he didn't see the other friends he usually encountered, so he walked along the street, but stopped short before he walked out.
At one corner, a drunkard who looked like a drunk fell to the corner, his body curled up like a shrimp, with one hand hidden under his stomach and the other hand spread over his body next to.
The child looked at that person from afar. He often saw such drunks, so he should not be afraid.
But I don't know how. Looking at this person today, he felt uncomfortable.
Then he suddenly turned around and ran to his own direction.
Soon someone drove with the child, and after keeping him far away, a few people walked over to prepare for a closer look.
The child soon saw that someone had covered the person's head and face with a rag that had been prepared in advance. Until the family took him away, the child couldn't take a closer look.
But the silhouette leaning diagonally in the corner and covering the whole body with rags was reflected in the mind of his young age, but the child did not know, as he saw this kind of scene at this time It is also being staged in other places in the city of Rome, and this frightening and memorable memory will not only accompany him for a long time, but in the next many years, such things will continue to appear.
Henry de Charlene rode silently on the horse. The armor on his body made a slight friction with the bumps of the mount. The cold sunlight in the early winter morning shone on the armor, and the reflected light appeared unusually cold. .
De Charl ’s eyes behind the black faceplate were fixed on the passing street. When he saw the stiff corpses lifted from certain alleys, corners or hidden doorways from time to time, he would Stop to watch for a while, and then move on.
"Several dozens of people have been discovered," a knight whispered next to him. "There are the most here, and people in other parts of the city have also found that someone was killed, which happened last night."
With a click, De Charlene's whip in his hand was severely broken, and the guard inlaid in his tight gloves stood like a hedgehog, making a crunching friction.
"Sending a request to the Vatican, I want to see the Pope." De Charlene said in a low voice, because he didn't hear a response, he turned his head slightly and looked at the people around him. "Is there any problem?"
"Sir, this time the Pope may not agree to see us," the knight beside us. "Our people have seen that the guards of the Pogia family searched the city last night. These people were killed by them. . "
"I know this," de Charlene interrupted his words rudely. "Rome is still under the rule of the French King. I can't bear this happening in my face."
Although it may be useless to know that, the knight in the back bowed helplessly and turned the horse head away.
"The people of the Borgia family."
Looking at the direction west of the city of Rome, a deep whisper came after De Charlene's mask.
This night, Alexander did not sleep. As soon as the day was bright, he walked up the stairs of the corner real estate to the tall window, looking at the quiet and empty street below, but he knew that this night should not be calm.
Even in the Carolingian palace, some sounds from outside could be heard faintly in the middle of the night, and when it was almost dawn, a group of soldiers hurriedly passed under the window.
Alexandria did n’t need to know what the origin of the assassin was yesterday, but he could guess how much it was because of the assassin ’s move that there was a storm in the city of Rome last night.
The assassination of the Pope ’s favorite daughter, no matter the conviction or reason, is enough to allow Alexander VI to mobilize his army to retaliate against all enemies in the city of Rome, even for this reason is too strong, even if it is still occupying the Roman legal team , Can not express dissatisfaction with him.
Maybe this is the real purpose of "them", Alexander thought secretly.
As for who these "they" are, Alexander thinks it is the Borgia family.
But this is only speculation after all, and Alexander is also very clear that if his current situation is not involved in this kind of right and wrong vortex, it may soon be cleaned by all forces, even if there is no left. So he felt that it was better to watch in silence at this time.
It's just obvious that someone didn't want him to watch quietly at this time.
Because it was almost under house arrest, Alexander and his men had to stay in the turret in the side hall of the Carolingian Palace. Although there was no inconvenience, the waiting was disturbing.
Carlo tried to go out more than once, but was stopped by Alexander, but he did not stop Nashan from climbing the stairs to the top of the turret.
After all, in case of any accident, Ena Mountain's ability should be able to find a way to protect Sophia.
When it was almost 9 o'clock, a messenger suddenly came to the turret to visit Alexander.
What surprised Alexander was that this person brought neither a message from Joanna nor Caesar Borgia, but a letter from Giovanni Borgia, another pivotal figure in the Borgia family.
In the letter, Giovanni Pogia paid high tribute to Alexander's bravery, and repeatedly stated that although the assassin he blocked was not killed by his sister Lucrezia, this assassin was undoubtedly very dangerous If it was n’t because of his recklessness that the wrong person was admitted, perhaps this terrible murderer was really likely to threaten the safety of Lucrezia.
So from this point, Alexander ’s and his unknown friend ’s actions can be said to eliminate a potential threat to the Bogian family, which is enough to make him a
good
Friends ".
At the end of the letter, Giovanni Borgia expressed his desire to meet Alexander, and the letter clearly stated that if he wanted to, he could now meet at the Palace of Gilpitz where he lived. .
Alexander was somewhat surprised by such a letter.
Who is Giovanni Pogia, he knows.
As one of the many illegitimate children of Alexander VI, Giovanni and his brother Caesar were most hoped by Alexander VI.
Many people know that when Alexander VI built his Borgia dynasty patiently, in addition to relying on conspiracy and tricks to eradicate his opponents and the money bribes that he faced bankruptcy, and eventually boarded the pope, he hoped that his children Become his most loyal assistant.
So he let Caesar into the church, and also used the power to make this son a prominent archbishop at a young age. While training Caesar, he also had high hopes for another son Giovanni, who was valued by him. I hope Giovanni will become a commander in charge of his army.
This desire made Giovanni and Caesar the two most powerful people in the Borgia family except Alexander VI himself.
Now Giovanni suddenly sent someone to meet him, and Alexander had to agree despite the accident.
The visitor drove a carriage and looked at the badge of the Pogia family on the thick carriage. Alexander couldn't help but deliberately wondering how many people in the city of Rome were trying to kill people sitting in this carriage at this time.
Unlike the rest of the Borgia family who lives not far from the Vatican, Gilpitts Palace is not on the west bank of the Tiber River, but on a riverside street near the tomb of Augustus across the river from the Castel Sant’Angelo .
And unlike many other palaces of this era, the Gilpitz Palace has the typical style of the ancient Roman era. The triangular porch and the huge Roman column are the most prominent features of this palace. Most palace buildings have different square domes, and people can pay attention to this palace from a far away.
When the carriage arrived at the gate of Gilpitz Palace, Alexander noticed the soldiers patrolling outside the palace. Obviously, although the palace was on the side of the street, it was protected very tightly. This soldier who never patrolled back and forth and stood in the palace The guards who watched the crowds closely under the porch could be seen.
Just seeing so many guards, Alexander couldn't help thinking of Giovanni's future end. 11
Giovanni Borgia was assassinated and died, and the murderer has always been an unsolved mystery.
When Alexander saw the first glance of the huge patio porch, he could not help but sigh slightly.
A marble sculpture that was obviously just finished and has not been completely polished stands on the black marble floor in the middle of the porch. The corners and corners of this brand-new sculpture seem to be hidden in the pebbled pebbles. Sharp, and the statue of St. Peter standing on the pedestal quietly revealing wisdom and suffering and piety, even if it is a new work, it is like a long standing there. I do n’t know how many centuries later. Only then was it awakened again that there was an impulse to worship.
"This is Michelangelo's 'St. Peter'?" Alexander blurted out, but he was slightly surprised and puzzled. He recognized the statue. If he remembered correctly, this should be the first time Michelangelo came to Rome. A successful work relies on the artistic soul and exquisite skill of every knife engraved by this work. Michelangelo has made his debut in Rome and has since embarked on the road of becoming an endless master.
It ’s just that this statue of St. Peter looks slightly different from what he remembers, and Alexander remembers very clearly that Michelangelo ’s
St. Peter
was placed outside the pillar of St. Peter ’s Basilica to be rebuilt in the future .
"It seems that you really are Bonaroti's good friend."
A cheerful voice came from behind the statue. Alexander smelled his head slightly and then saw a young man with a curly brown beard and a soft wool hat on his head. .
This man and Caesar Borgia looked a bit imaginary, so that without having to introduce Alexander, he already knew that he was Giovanni Borgia.
Giovanni seems to be a very cheerful person, and Caesar seems to have a certain charm. Giovanni seems to follow meaning and ease. He seems to be very happy that Alexander recognized Michelangelo's work, so After coming over, he stood side by side with the guests in front of the statue and seriously admired the work.
"I have to say that Bonarotti's departure is really a pity for me," Giovanni looked at the statue with some regrets. "But he seems to think that Caesar can make him realize his artistic ambitions more. I ca n’t bear to let him down for the promising young man, so I can only give him to my brother, but I did n’t get nothing, he carved this 'St. Peter' for me before he left me. "
"It turned out that Michelangelo had received your sponsorship before, Lord Duke." Alexander was slightly surprised.
Giovanni Borgia, Duke of Gandia.
"That's right, but I didn't do anything for him, but my brother Jeffrey's wife Xia San ~ EbookFREE.me ~ has always been interested in his artistic talents, and has introduced him to several famous in Rome. Master. "
Hearing Giovanni ’s words, Alexander flashed a strange feeling in his heart for a moment. Looking at the Duke of Gandia, who appeared to be obsessed with the masterpiece of art in front of him, Alexander wanted to know when he mentioned his brother. What kind of thoughts he was when he was his wife.
Caesar, Giovanni, Lucrezia, and Jeffrey, together with Alexander VI as their father, formed the Borgia family in Rome.
The various rumors about this family are the most talked about in Rome, including Jeffrey's wife Xia San and his brother Giovanni some unusual close relationship.
Now that Giovanni mentioned his brother's wife without hesitation, Alexander felt a little weird.
"Xia Sang is passionate about art, and she is more flattering than Jeffrey in this respect," Giovanni said dismissively, as if only remembering something, and turned around casually. "I heard you protect Joanna from Naples all the way. Coming to Rome, I think Xia Sang must be willing to see you. "
Seeing Giovanni seem to be careless, the strange feeling in Alexander's heart grew stronger.
Obviously, it was not the Duke of Gandia who really wanted to see him, but the younger brother who had a special relationship with him.
The woman's name was Xia San Aragon, the daughter of the former Alfonso II of the Kingdom of Naples, Ferdinand's sister, and Joanna's little aunt. 8)