The walnut rocking chair was moved by the embassy staff from Von Bismarck's study to the reception hall, and Prince Metternich slowly leaned on the rocking chair and sat down.
Then, Von Bismarck routinely asked Prince Metternich if he needed some red wine to moisten his throat.
Prince Metternich shook his head and replied to Von Bismarck, "Please forgive an old man nearing ninety for refusing your kindness! My body no longer allows me to drink!
If time could turn back twenty years, I would definitely drink heartily with both of you!
I hope this old man does not spoil your spirits!
You are still young, with plenty of time to indulge in pleasure!
But now, I can only silently hide in a secluded corner, quietly waiting for God's summons!
Years later, perhaps in the empire's history books, there will appear a sycophantic clown!
That person should be me!"
Saying this, Prince Metternich looked at Von Bismarck and Valerovsky with eyes revealing envy.
