The wedding celebration had ended, and Franz had become even busier. With so many guests coming over, how could he not entertain them well as the host?
Feast, feast, and still more feasts; these days, Franz felt nauseated at the thought of attending another banquet. There was no helping it, though—manners were indispensable.
Several brothers and a bunch of grand dukes from the Habsburg family had all become hard-working laborers, but they seemed to enjoy it, leaving Franz with nothing to say.
Under the overwhelming news of Franz's marriage, the setback the Vienna Government faced in purchasing gold was overshadowed. In the minds of the public, the Emperor's wedding was of greater interest; only professionals were concerned with the gold acquisition hitch.
