Golden Greenery

Zhuo Yang did not fool Kou Kou's parents this time with the bluffing 'Longquan Sword to ward off evil and control the house', although he used that thing to be invincible and very popular in Europe. Zhuo Yang brought a large number of beautifully packaged gifts, such as special tea leaves, modern famous landscape paintings, handmade purple clay pots, traditional wood carvings, etc. They are all local specialties with Chinese characteristics, specially made for her sister Zhuo Qiu. Not only do they cost a lot of money to get in China, they are also very precious and difficult to buy even if you have money in Europe.

When Westerners come to visit, the gifts are very casual. They give the host whatever they want, as long as they are not empty-handed. Carrying a bottle of similar red wine is considered quite grand.

Zhuo Yang insisted on Chinese customs this time. Under the surprised eyes of Uncle Frank and Aunt Matilda, he explained that it was not strange for many people to call it a gift. Having said that, no matter how different the customs are, who doesn’t like to receive more gifts? The eyes of the gods at Daleiyin Temple shone when they saw Tripitaka's purple and gold alms bowl, let alone the mortals.

Uncle Frank is an art enthusiast, and those Chinese paintings and antique handicrafts that are very exotic in his eyes are very attractive. And Aunt Matilda is a lover of afternoon tea, so she may not be able to drink the Golden Wind Jade Dew and Zhengyan Dahongpao Queen of England brought by Zhuo Yang.

With the information provided by Kou Kou in advance, Zhuo Yang can carry out accurate delivery and precise strikes.

Starting from introducing these gifts, the topic naturally unfolds. Kou Kou's parents both graduated from the famous Trinity College, Cambridge. They are very knowledgeable and well-informed, while Zhuo Yang is a miscellaneous person who knows a little bit about everything and can pick up any topic.

During the conversation in a peaceful atmosphere, Uncle Frank solemnly expressed his gratitude to Zhuo Yang for saving his niece Mydel Swinburne six years ago. Zhuo Yang quickly said you're welcome, you're welcome, that's what I should do, and the red scarf on his chest became brighter.

Zhuo Yang and Kou Kou looked at each other and smiled. That day was the day when they first met.

Don’t always get involved in the world of young people. The conversation at the first meeting ended quickly because it was still early, and then it was time for Kou Kou and Zhuo Yang to move around freely. So, accompanied by his beloved, he took a stroll around the picturesque Vaduz.

Zhuoyang already admired Vaduz, a world-famous tourist resort so close to Milan, but he was too busy. He could squeeze out a few hours to drive there, but he didn't have the extra time to linger. Today I finally got my wish, and I feel so relaxed and happy to have beauty around me. In such a mood, the beautiful scenery in front of me is even more beautiful.

After the rain, Vaduz was washed clear and translucent. Against the backdrop of the white snow on the mountaintops in the distance, the small valley town was like a fairyland. He and she were like fairy boys and girls walking in the fairyland on earth.

"Look, that's the Royal Palace of Liechtenstein." Koko pointed to a huge castle on the mountainside and said to Zhuoyang: "Do you want to meet Archduke Hans Adam?

I can take you there. "

Zhuo Yang followed her guidance and looked up, and saw that the castle was composed of several towers, with closely spaced walls, standing on cliffs with pale yellow trees, and white clouds lingering under the blue sky, giving people a sense of mystery.

"Forget it, I'm not familiar with him, so I won't bother him." Zhuoyang suddenly thought: "Hey, that's right. Kou Kou, go tell him and give me a knighthood. How about it? I don't ask too much, just give me a baron." The title of Liechtenstein is quite valuable, and Zhuoyang knows this.

"Hehe... we can't do it now, the Grand Duke will not agree." Kou Kou said: "But in the future, after we... get... married, the Grand Duke will definitely give you a title, and maybe a Viscount. ."

Because of the late emperor's kindness to the Liechtenstein family, the Liechtenstein royal family treated the descendants of the late emperor very favorably. Needless to say, not only in material terms, but also in terms of titles. As long as the direct heirs of the Joseph family and the spouses of the direct heirs, the royal family will confer titles. Although Kou Kou's mother was from a French noble family, she did not have any title before. It was because she married Kou Kou's father that she was canonized as a baroness. After giving birth to Kou Kou, she was promoted to countess, Kou Kou. His father inherited the title of Archduke of Austria, and his mother's title became a Marquise.

But Andrew Swinburne, Coco's uncle and Medel's father, did not have this blessing. After Ophelia married, he was no longer considered a direct descendant. Andrew was naturally a bald nobleman. The rarity and stinginess of the Liechtenstein title was evident. But his daughter Midel is qualified because she is a woman who can give birth to children. If Monaco hadn't rushed to canonize her, the Liechtenstein royal family would have given Medel a title.

As the only daughter of Archduke Frank Joseph of Austria, Koko is naturally the most authentic direct descendant of the family, so her husband will be knighted by Liechtenstein in the future. This is a compassionate and preferential treatment for the Joseph family. And having said that, if Kou Kou's parents cannot give her a younger brother in the future, Kou Kou will inherit her father's title and become the Archduchess of Austria. At that time, how could her husband be so powerful that a little viscount could take care of her?

Uncle Frank is 45 years old this year, and Aunt Matilda and he are college classmates.

"Really?" Zhuo Yang was overjoyed: "Then let's get married as soon as possible?" At this moment, it's not about the title, it's just about getting married.

After walking around a lot, Kou Kou took Zhuo Yang to the very famous Vaduz Stamp Museum, where her father is the curator.

Archduke Frank Joseph of Austria has many titles, including Deputy Minister of Postal Affairs of Liechtenstein, Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons of the Liechtenstein Parliament, and Chancellor of State for Culture and Arts of Liechtenstein. These are all the accoutrements added to him by the Grand Duke of Liechtenstein, but he actually doesn't pay much attention to them. When the House of Commons is in session, he, the deputy speaker, always takes leave. Anyway, there are four or five deputy speakers, and he is not missing. The position of Deputy Speaker, like his title, is hereditary.

The position that Uncle Frank really valued was that of director of the Stamp Museum.

Liechtenstein is a small, mountainous country with no conditions for the development of agriculture and industry. In addition to some high-tech precision industries, tourism and stamps are the country's two major economic pillars, and stamp issuance accounts for nearly 20% of the country's fiscal revenue. %proportion.

Liechtenstein's stamps are famous for their exquisiteness and are highly sought-after treasures by stamp enthusiasts and art collectors around the world. As Deputy Minister of Postal Affairs and Director of the National Stamp Museum, Frank Joseph is in charge of the design and issuance of Liechtenstein's stamps. He can also be regarded as an important minister of the country.

This job was very much to Uncle Frank's liking. He had no interest in politics, business or finance, nor was he interested in getting promoted or making a fortune. He had only been fascinated by art his whole life. He gathered all his artistic insights and creativity into small stamp designs and created many magnificent stamp treasures.

Uncle Frank was a lucky man, he had a job he loved and found a sense of fulfillment in it.

After introducing Zhuo Yang to the annoying copper lion at the entrance of the museum, Kou Kou held his hand and walked into the small museum building, which only covers an area of ​​100 square meters.