After the wedding celebrations ended, Franz became even busier. With so many guests having come, how could he, as the host, fail to entertain them properly?
Banquets, banquets, and more banquets. Franz had attended so many welcome banquets these days that he felt like vomiting. There was no helping it—the proper courtesies could not be neglected.
His younger brothers, along with a group of archdukes from the House of Habsburg, had all become laborers. Yet they seemed to be enjoying themselves, leaving Franz with nothing to say.
With the joyous news of Franz's marriage making such an impact, even the news that the Vienna Government's gold purchases had run into obstacles was buried. In the minds of ordinary people, the Emperor's wedding was far more worthy of attention. Only professionals cared about the difficulties in buying gold.
It took more than a month of nonstop activity to finally see off every guest. Franz himself could no longer remember how many promises and assurances he had made during that time. Fortunately, dedicated staff recorded them all.
These kings had certainly not come in person merely to visit relatives. Travel was inconvenient in this era, and nobles had countless relatives. If they had to attend every relative's wedding throughout the year, would they not be worked to death?
Franz had no intention of stirring up storms across the European Continent, so naturally he needed to maintain good relations with everyone.
Do not be fooled by the fact that these small countries were not very strong and had little say in matters. It was precisely because of that that everyone could be at ease being friends with them.
As an emperor who championed pacifism, Franz most liked it when everyone got along as friends. If fighting and killing could be avoided, it was