Carlo was in a pretty good mood after returning to Italy.
Italy didn't have as much scheming, and his relationship with his brothers was very stable, which was much better than the terrible situation in Spain.
After returning to the room he had lived in before going to Spain, Carlo's mood also found a brief moment of peace.
The fatigue of the journey made Carlo very sleepy, so he decided to enjoy a good night's rest and catch up with his Father and brothers the next day.
This time, his two maids also accompanied Carlo to Italy.
After all, they were also Italians, and the purpose of this trip was to bring their families to Spain with them, as they didn't know when they would return to Italy next.
Carlo had many maids, but Anna and Alice were not ordinary maids.
They were only responsible for Carlo's daily life and helping him with some personal matters; their status was more like that of Carlo's mistresses.
Although he couldn't give them titles, he could certainly provide a wealthy life for their families.
In the future, if Carlo had more mistresses, they would receive the same treatment. After all, Carlo was not someone who would abandon them after use. Money was something that Carlo could easily obtain.
After being served by the maids and enjoying a good night's sleep, Carlo visited his Father, Victor Emmanuel II, early the next morning.
Although it had been less than a year since he went to Spain, Carlo felt that his Father, Victor Emmanuel II, had changed a lot.
It was understandable. Victor was born in 1820, and this year he was exactly 50 years old, which was already considered old age in this era.
Coupled with the relaxation after unifying Italy, the change in his condition was only natural.
If Carlo remembered correctly, it seemed that King Emanuele in history didn't live past 60. If it weren't much different from history, perhaps it would only be a few years.
"Father, why have you aged so much after not seeing you for over a year?" Upon seeing his Father, Victor, Carlo began to inquire about his health, trying to bridge the distance between them.
"I am 50 years old, Carlo," Victor walked forward, affectionately stroked Carlo's head, and said with a smile, "Thank god, my child is still well.
You haven't been wronged in Spain, have you? If you can't bear it, remember to have Loren send me a telegram, and I will have the Royal Army come and bring you back."
Carlo nodded. Victor's concern for him was clearly visible.
Although Carlo had transmigrated, he not only held no disrespect for Victor, this cheap Father, but was quite respectful and appreciative.
Regardless of this King's reputation in Italy, at least to Carlo, he was a qualified Father, a single Father who did his best to give his child all his love.
"I am doing very well in Spain, Father," Carlo said with a smile, "The Carlist rebellion has been suppressed, and the rebellion in Cuba has also ended. Spain will usher in a period of peace.
With the help of Duke Primo and Grand Duke Serrano, I am very safe in Spain, you don't need to worry about me."
Hearing Carlo's words, Victor first looked at his son seriously, then nodded heavily, with a proud smile on his face, saying, "That's good, Carlo.
But I still want to say, we are always a family, and I will always be your Father, Carlo.
Leave any matters you have this time to the officials to discuss. I will have Giovanni help you as much as possible. Stay in the Royal Palace during this time. You should not have met Rosa yet, right?"
Rosa was Victor's second wife, who had previously accompanied Victor as his mistress.
From this, one can see how normal it was for European nobles to have mistresses in this era. This was not a blemish among nobles; it would even become a topic of discussion among them.
Nobles without mistresses would instead be suspected of having physical problems, after all, even a Queen like Isabel had who knows how many lovers.
However, there was also an unspoken understanding among nobles. Mistresses were mostly of lower status, and even if someone like Rosa eventually became Queen, her children would not have the right of succession to the throne.
Queen Rosa gave birth to a daughter, Vittoria Guerrieri, and a son, Emanuele Alberto Guerrieri, for Victor, but only the son, Emanuele, was granted the title of Earl of Fontanafredda.
All the sons born to the original wife, Adelaide, were granted the title of Duke, and the only Earl was because he died young and did not have time to be elevated to Duke.
This also shows Emanuele's attitude towards legitimate and illegitimate children and the importance European nobles placed on bloodlines.
Even if Carlo and all his brothers were to meet with accidents, the throne of Italy would not fall to Emanuele, born to Rosa.
Carlo had no objection whatsoever to Victor marrying Rosa. After all, whether as a mistress or as Queen, it did not cause any loss to Carlo's interests.
Seeing Carlo nod in agreement, Victor smiled again and said, "You are almost 20 years old. It is time to find a suitable marriage.
Carlo, I believe you also understand that a suitable wife can not only manage your Royal Palace in an orderly manner but also bring much assistance to the development of the country.
It's a pity that Adelaide is no longer here, otherwise, she would definitely have chosen a beautiful and lovely Queen for you."
Matters like this arranged marriage should mostly be handled by the mother. Usually, a large banquet is organized, inviting potential marriage candidates to attend, and then finding the girl they like during the banquet.
However, because Carlo's mother, Queen Adelaide, passed away too early, the matters of the arranged marriage could only be prepared by Carlo or the Spanish Government.
Although Rosa was also the Queen of Italy, she was not Carlo's mother, and she was a Queen who married into nobility from a lower status. The banquet she prepared might not be able to invite the Royal Family of the Great Powers.
Nobles still valued these things very much. Carlo's marriage partner should preferably be a princess from one of the Great Powers, who could provide Carlo with practical and effective assistance.
The next best option would be princesses from other kingdoms in Europe. At least their noble bloodline is recognized by other European countries, and there would be no problem with their lineage.
Speaking of his marriage problems, Carlo also had a headache.
With Carlo's looks, wealth, and identity as the King of Spain, finding a girl he liked was not a problem.
However, Spain's requirements for a Queen were not just that Carlo liked her; she also had to have noble blood, and her country behind her had to be able to help Spain.
This was already a very small scope, and it was still difficult to find a suitable candidate for Queen within such a small range.
Currently, the most suitable options are the Royal Family of England or Germany. England is the strongest naval power, and Germany is the strongest land army power, both of which can provide sufficient assistance to Spain.
However, when he thought of Queen Victoria's famous hemophilia, Carlo had a headache. If he was unlucky and the Spanish Royal Family inherited hemophilia, that would truly be a great misfortune.
Hemophilia was one of the main reasons for the extinction of the European Royal Family, and there was no proper cure even in later generations.
The Spanish Royal Family already only had Carlo as the sole heir. If the next generation also inherited hemophilia due to the marriage with the English Royal Family, then the reign of the Savoy Dynasty in Spain could probably enter its countdown.
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