"Ernst! Why are there so many carriages? Where are you going?" Constantine asked, looking at the neat rows of carriages in the courtyard.
"Father, Christmas just passed, and I thought I'd visit the children at the school. They're all orphans and have no family, so I plan to go see them," Ernst replied.
"Hmm! Well done, Ernst. I also want to see those poor children. Wait a moment, we'll go to the school together," Constantine said.
As nobles, generally speaking, the clever ones aim to cultivate their reputation by aiding disaster victims and disadvantaged groups.
Of course, there are some miserly people who want to take every last bit of savings from their subjects, tarnishing the nobility's reputation.
But most nobles are smart; even if they lack compassion, they will put on a show.
The Habsburgs always had a good reputation locally, and Constantine would support some of the struggling residents of Heixinggen during holidays and festivals.
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