The hesitance of Countess Lacroix had long been anticipated by Jerome Bonaparte.
Today's Paris differs from the rapidly developing Paris of a few years ago; the contradictions hidden beneath the wave of rapid development are gradually surfacing, and various demonstrations are appearing one after another.
In this broader context, anyone with a bit of political foresight knows that the Guard Army stationed near Paris bears the heavy responsibility of suppressing the entire city.
And the commander responsible for directing the entire Guard Army system inevitably must bear the primary responsibility of assisting the Emperor in suppressing Paris.
If the suppression of Paris fails, the commander responsible for the suppression surely will face severe criticism.
Considering these factors, Countess Lacroix did not choose to immediately respond to Jerome Bonaparte.
