Under the urging of Empress Augusta, Jerome Bonaparte reluctantly got dressed and walked out of the bedroom.
After a simple wash, Jerome Bonaparte took Empress Augusta's hand and, guided by the servants, headed to the dining room.
At this moment, Franz Joseph, Princess Elizabeth, and Prince Metternich were wrapping up their breakfast in the dining room. The entrance of Jerome Bonaparte and his wife caused the three to set down their knives and forks and stand up simultaneously.
"No need to stand!" Jerome Bonaparte waved his hand, displaying a friendly smile and said, "There aren't that many formalities in the Tuileries Palace! You can treat this place like your own home!"
Franz Joseph and the others sat back down, and Jerome Bonaparte, along with Augusta, also took their seats.
Jerome Bonaparte sat next to Franz Joseph, and Augusta sat next to Elizabeth.
