"Mr. President, congratulations on reclaiming this palace that belongs to you!"
Shortly after parting with the Russian diplomat Vladimirovich, the British diplomat "coincidentally" encountered Jerome Bonaparte and offered his congratulations.
"No! This palace does not belong to me; it belongs to the great people of France!" In response to the British diplomat's flattering words, Jerome Bonaparte modestly replied, "Every room here, every brick, is a testament to the wisdom of the French people. I am merely a temporary guest residing here."
"Your Excellency remains as approachable as ever!" If one were to ignore the British diplomat's meaningful smile, Jerome Bonaparte might have taken this as a compliment. However, combined with the smile, the British diplomat's praise seemed oddly humorous and sarcastic.
