Chapter 462
After successfully returning from his visit to Joseon, Henry quickly became the idol of European high society.
Personal invitations from royal courts across Europe, excluding Portugal’s eternal rival Spain, arrived almost daily at Henry’s residence.
Henry politely declined most of these invitations with the following explanation:
“I am deeply grateful for your invitation. However, I regret that I cannot accept as I plan to depart for Joseon again soon.”
While Henry declined most invitations, there was one place he had to visit – Florence.
The Pope, who had taken refuge in Florence after conflicts with the council, had sent a personal invitation.
Not only was it the Pope’s personal invitation that prompted his decision, but it was also the perfect opportunity to deliver the letter Giovanni had requested and to meet Cosimo de’ Medici secretly.
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On the day Henry visited Florence, notable figures from Italy and Europe gathered in the city.