Chapter 118 Conversion (Part 2)

The bathroom environment is very good. Unlike other people's bathrooms, these bathrooms are exclusively for the royal family, and Anna's bathroom was specially expanded by Emperor Serbia.

At the edge of the bath, sunlight shines through the arched windows into the entire bathroom, illuminating the stone walls and beige marble steps, creating a sacred and solemn atmosphere.

The interior of the bathroom is exquisitely decorated and gorgeous. The walls are inlaid with carefully carved stones and blue colored tiles, depicting gorgeous geometric patterns and flower patterns.

The smooth marble floor reflects the glimmer, and the bluestone slabs at the door are covered with fine gravel, which makes people feel very comfortable.

The warm water vapor in the stone inkstone brings moist air and refreshing smell.

Anna stepped into the bath, and her long robe slipped below her knees, revealing her white legs.

She lifted her feet lightly and stepped into the water. The warm water wrapped her body.

The bathroom was filled with a faint rose scent, which made the girl feel happy and refreshed.

The girl closed her eyes and took a deep breath of the melodious steam. Every inch of her body was embraced by the water at this moment.

She slowly sank into the water, splashing water and wetting her hair.

She gently rubbed her skin, and the moist foam spread in the bathroom.

Her hair was soaked in the water, and the whole person suddenly came out of the water, with a few drops of water left on it, like diamonds inlaid in her black hair.

After a long bath, the girl gently pushed open the door of the bathroom.

She wore a soft bathrobe, walked out of the steamy space, and walked into the bright and quiet room.

Her hair was still dripping with water, scattered on her shoulders, revealing a hint of wet luster.

Her skin was white and delicate, and it seemed that she was radiating a natural beauty because of the moisture of the water.

Several female waiters came forward and began to help Anna dress, this time in traditional Muslim clothing.

The girl's eyes were bright and clear, revealing a naive and pure light. She walked lightly to the mirror, stroked her cheek with a soft towel, and wiped it gently.

"Miss Anna, let's go, it's time to see the Grand Mufti."

The voice of the Ulema sounded outside the door, and Anna followed him out, turned a few corners, and came to the prayer room.

"Miss Anna, good morning."

The Grand Mufti bowed slightly.

"Let's get started. How do you understand the word caliph in your Majesty's title?"

"Your Majesty is the Padishah of the Ottomans and all nations, the greatest sultan and the honorable khan, the owner of the necks of his subjects, the servant of the two holy cities of Mecca and Medina, the shadow of God in the world, the sultan of the Romans, Arabs and Persians in two continents and two oceans.

He is not "khalīfat Rasūl Allah" (successor of the Messenger of God), nor should he be "khalīfat Allāh" (successor of God). Your Majesty is the caliph of God. After all, according to the Quran, the people are the rulers of God."

Anna's answer directly shocked the Grand Mufti. To be honest, this is not an easy question to answer.

Because it is related to the single Quran, but not to the point where a direct answer can be drawn.

As the Grand Mufti, the reason why he asked this question was not to test whether Anna could answer it, but more to test it before this political show.

But Anna's answer was beyond his expectations. Perhaps this was the arrangement of God.

The whole process was carried out in an orderly manner, and finally came to the last link, swearing an oath under witness.

"Miss Anna, please read it with me, about the opening verse.

In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate, all praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds, the Most Merciful, the Lord of the Day of Judgment, we only worship you, only ask you to help us and guide us on the right path. The path of those you help is not the path of those who are condemned, nor the path of those who are misguided.

I bear witness: there is no god who deserves worship except Allah, He is unique; I also bear witness: Muhammad is the servant and messenger of Allah."

At this point, the entire conversion process has ended. Anna walked out of the mosque with the two girls.

The news of the conversion of the daughter of the Orthodox Patriarch spread throughout the Ottoman Empire and even throughout Europe.

"So I told you not to die, Georgy, and thank me quickly."

Stefan was lying on the bed, grinning at Georgy-Ratev beside him.

"Just look at the Greeks. They had promoted it so much before, saying that the Sultan was going to marry an Orthodox Christian as a sultana.

The more powerful these people were in promoting it, the more swollen their faces are now. I am so happy.

The key is that these people have no shame and are giving money to the Sultan to build the palace. It's really... Hahaha."

Stefan was laughing so hard, but Georgy still had a cold face.

"Oh. I know why you don't laugh. Do you think we will be like this in the future?"

Stefan laughed again.

"I find it even funnier when you say this. Let's get one thing clear, Georgi.

Since the Battle of Kosovo in 1389.

Since our knights failed to defeat the enemy.

Since our ancestor, Duke Bronkevich of Kosovo, chose to lead his troops to retreat to preserve their strength, which led to the complete encirclement of the Serbian army's center by the Ottoman army.

We are finished, don't you understand?"

No one spoke in the room, only Stefan's laughter echoed.

The conversation in this room was just a microcosm of the conversations of countless Balkan Orthodox gentlemen.

They either still held hope or were already desperate.

However, human joys and sorrows are not the same, and Catherine II was very happy at this time.

She directly ordered the Russian Orthodox Patriarch, announcing: "The behavior of the Ottoman Sultan is undoubtedly cruel and intolerable, and it is an oppression of Orthodox Christians.

The great Russian Empire is the successor of Rome and the inheritor of Orthodox civilization.

It is believed that the Ottoman Sultan no longer has the right to protect Orthodox Christians, and all this belongs to the great Tsar.

And in view of the brutality of the Sultan's behavior, the Tsar believes that the armistice agreement between the two countries is no longer applicable.

The great Russian Empire will send troops at any time to protect the religious rights of Orthodox Christians."

At this point, the credit rating of Tsarist Russia, which did not exist, was lowered by several levels.

But things did not go as planned. Not long after Russia issued this declaration, France declared war on Prussia and Austria, and many monarchies were forced to turn their attention to the West. After all, freedom and equality are the biggest enemies of monarchs.

Of course, the Ottoman Empire is excluded. The lower class is illiterate and has no way of knowing this kind of thought. The upper class is literate, but unfortunately they have not evolved to the point where they can betray their own class and revolutionize themselves.

The revolutionary ideas that spread in continental Europe did not make any waves in the Ottoman Empire.

What's more, Selim also specially promulgated the "Anti-Secession Law". It can only be said that whether intentionally or unintentionally, the existence of France is to save the Ottoman Empire trouble and effort.

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