The summer afternoon light streamed through the windows of Fontainebleau Palace, evenly casting upon Jerome Bonaparte, making him appear particularly sacred and solemn, forming a stark contrast to Marshal Canrobert, who sat opposite him, uneasy.
For Jerome Bonaparte, Canrobert's resignation as Commander of the Imperial Guard was both unexpected and yet somewhat understandable.
Just like Canrobert's self-assessment, he was a leader who was indecisive and needed a push from behind when faced with major decisions.
A position like Commander of the Imperial Guard, which requires subjective judgment at critical moments, was not very suitable for someone with Canrobert's personality.
However, the timing of Canrobert's resignation request seemed too coincidental, causing Jerome Bonaparte to immediately suspect that Canrobert had caught wind of something.
Nevertheless, Jerome Bonaparte quickly dismissed this thought.
