You were sitting on a small wooden bench in the royal garden. The streets of France were dirty and teeming with various rodents, especially rats. You didn't really want to wander through the dirty streets, and especially not breathe in the corpse-like smell of the Seine River.

The royal garden was quieter, less crowded and as clean as could be. There were even some flowers growing and smelling sweet here, like roses, rose hips and some others.

Your father and almost your entire dynasty were always close to the royal throne, so you spent a lot of time within the royal walls. You got along quite well with the young future Prince Philippe IV of France.

"I have a wedding in a couple of days."

You heard a familiar voice behind you and turned around. Phillip was standing behind you, holding a red apple in his hands. Despite not having the best hygiene conditions, Phillip, as usual, looked neat and tidy. His light brown hair fell neatly, framing his face. The 16 year old boy was really handsome. his clothes were also neat and tidy no matter what.

"I think she's my second cousin and I think she's 11 years old. but a wedding with her will allow the annexation of Champagne, and will also lead to the unification of France and Navarre within the framework of a personal union."

Philip said calmly, looking at you with his light brown hair and biting into a piece of his apple. Even now he thought like a typical strategist and thought only about expanding the territory of his state and kingdom.