Paris, after repeatedly confirming the accuracy of the news that the Russians had declared war, Napoleon IV fainted on the spot, and the French government was thrown into disarray as well.
The sky seemed to be falling in. Austria alone had already left them running ragged; now with the Russians adding insult to injury, there was simply no way to continue the fight.
Seeing the doctor coming out, Prime Minister Terence Burke hurriedly asked, "Dr. Tercon, how is His Majesty's health?"
In a monarchical state, the Emperor fainting is also a major event. Under normal circumstances, if Napoleon IV had a health issue, as Prime Minister, Terence Burke might even secretly celebrate.
The struggle between sovereign and ministerial power has never ceased. The monarch's health problems are an opportune time to expand ministerial power.
