Catherine and the Black Emperor

067. Go to the committee and ask Sergei for help!

2 month.

"I'm going crazy! I have to get out, even if you report me to the Queen!"

Ekaterina yelled at Mrs. Djogolokova, who was guarding the door.

The incident began when her friend Sofia brought her a box of desserts and invited her to enjoy them in the garden. However, for some reason, Mrs. Djogolokova was in a bad mood and deliberately sabotaged her, which led to the other party's exasperated shout.

"Your Highness, you must understand that I would very much like to go with you, but I have work to do, and you cannot go by yourself without my company," Lady Djogolovova said with a reassuring expression.

Seeing Ekaterina's angry expression, Maria's unhappiness from arguing with her husband immediately dissipated.

She had made up her mind that no matter what, she would not let Ekaterina go.

"What happened?" A warm, mellow voice came from behind.

"Vice Chairman," Mrs. Djogolovova said upon seeing the visitor.

Sergei glanced at Catherine, whose eyes were red and swollen, then at Lady Djogolokova, and roughly understood what was going on. He said to her, "Even if you are the Empress's cousin, how dare you stop Her Highness?"

"I am His Highness's steward," Lady Djogolovova defended herself.

"If you were the chief steward, how dare you? You are His Highness's chief steward, His Highness's subordinate, and you should listen to His Highness even more!" Sergei said calmly.

"You!" Madame Djogolokova exclaimed angrily, then sneered and invoked her powerful backer. "Vice Chairman, you should understand that I am acting under Her Majesty the Empress's orders. Everything I do is in accordance with Her Majesty's will. Are you going to defy me?"

Sergei stepped forward, his eyes cold and revealing a hint of murderous intent: "Are you trying to intimidate me by using Her Majesty the Empress?"

Mrs. Djogolokova was terrified by Sergei's appearance. Only then did she realize that the man's title came from the infamous secret committee, and that even members of parliament had fallen to this man.

"What...are you going to do?" Mrs. Djogolokova remained defiant.

"Should I ask Her Majesty the Queen? Ask her if she said anything about you confining the Grand Duchess to her room, causing her to cry all day and suffer severe physical and emotional trauma!"

Sergei's words completely stunned Mrs. Djogolokova.

Even if Elizabeth didn't ask her to imprison Catherine, just hearing that Catherine was physically and mentally traumatized would have been a huge problem for her.

Elizabeth sent her here hoping she could help the Grand Duchess get pregnant!

"Your Highness, let's go see your friend," Lady Djogolovova relented.

Ekaterina looked at Sergei with delight and gratitude.

"Mrs. Djogolokova, please stay. I have something to tell you," Sergei said again.

"That won't do."

Sergei didn't care whether the other party agreed or not. He slightly turned his head, and several secret police officers behind him stepped forward. It seemed that even if Mrs. Djogolokova disagreed, they would "persuade" her to agree.

Lady Djogolokova did not believe that Sergei would dare to do such a thing to her here, and that if word got back to Elizabeth, she would not benefit from it either.

After careful consideration, she agreed and looked at Catherine: "Your Highness, you may go see your friend yourself, but I hope that when Her Majesty the Empress asks, you can say that I was by your side the whole time."

Catherine nodded, then looked at Sergei: "Thank you, Your Grace, I'm going! I'll have Sofia send you a box of pastries; they're delicious!"

Sergei smiled and nodded.

Mrs. Djogolovova looked at the two of them, a cold glint in her eyes.

The situation is currently unfavorable to her, which is why she has chosen to swallow her anger. Once she gets to Elizabeth's side, she will definitely give those two a good scolding, not only to get revenge but also to make them wear the hat of "adultery"!

After Ekaterina left, Sergei looked at Mrs. Djogolokova.

The other woman appeared expressionless, but Sergei knew she was a vengeful woman who harbored deep hatred for him.

"Does the lady think I'm helping the Grand Duchess?" Sergei asked.

"Isn't it obvious?" Mrs. Djogolokova retorted.

"I'm not helping her; I'm targeting you for the sake of targeting you."

Mrs. Djogolokova was enraged by such direct words; her chest heaved like two mountains shaking with rage. "Vice Chairman, you have insulted me like this; I will never forgive you!"

"Look at you, you don't even know where you've offended me. I'm the Vice Chairman, and you address me like that. Do you think I'd be happy?"

Sergei's words startled Mrs. Djogolokova.

"Aren't you the vice chairman? What's wrong with me saying that?"

After holding it in for a long time, Mrs. Djogolokova finally managed to utter this sentence.

Sergei smiled and said, "I am a petty person, so when the lady offended me, I retaliated against her. But to say I am petty is not true. The lady and I are both people who like to settle scores quickly."

Mrs. Djogolokova remained silent.

Do you really think you can just let bygones be bygones?

"Regardless of how you see it, I think this matter is over and done with. So what I want to discuss with you next is a business deal."

"Business?" Mrs. Djogolovova's curiosity was piqued.

"Madam is now the Grand Duchess's steward, holding a high position, but I know that the Grand Duchess's side also lacks a male steward. If Madam's husband were willing to contribute to his country..."

Sergei didn't finish his sentence, but Mrs. Djogolokova's eyes lit up.

"Can you do it?"

"I can only say I'm somewhat confident, after all, I still hold some sway with Her Majesty the Queen."

Madame Djogolokova acknowledged that the other party was a favorite of the Russian Empress, but still asked warily, "Why are you helping me?"

"Naturally, I also hope that Madam can help me."

"How can I help you?"

"Please put in a good word for me with Her Majesty the Empress. You are the Empress's cousin, and only secondarily do you hold a position in the court. I also hope that one day I can get you to see me again, and that you can call me 'Chairman'." Sergei smiled slowly.

Madame Djogolokova raised an eyebrow: "I don't have that ability, and if I did, Count Shuvalov would hold a grudge against me; he's the chairman of the Special Court!"

"So all you need to do is speak well of me, Madam. As for how far I can go, that's my own business. If I become the chairman, won't Madam receive even more support? We're supporting and helping each other."

It must be said that Mrs. Djogolokova was swayed by Sergei's words.

"I'll think about it."

Mrs. Djogolovova smiled and then left.

Whether it was the other person's final smile, or their light steps and swaying waist, Sergei knew that the other person had actually agreed in their heart.

He not only helped Catherine, but also won the support of his cousin, the Empress...

"Kill two birds with one stone".

Sergei left with his hands behind his back.

3 month.

"Your Highness, something terrible has happened! Lady Djogolokova's husband has been promoted to steward, your steward!" Naryshkin shouted as he rushed towards the kennel.

Peter was thunderstruck when he heard the news.

"Quickly! Go to the committee and fetch Sergei!"