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"You once warned me, Every intrigue has its price."

(Count Grünne) This was added to the grave.

It is a grave of a small child.

It could be a child to have been your mother.

This Friday afternoon, When Linda's

mother was murdered, where were you?

I was at the cemetery. - Can anyone testify to this?

No. That's why I didn't tell the police.

(Avalon neighs)

Did you want to get into a saddle at the Oktoberfest race?

Otherwise I will lose my home.

What do you want? - An answer.

I don't owe you an answer.

I have sorted the men in order of preference.

As a married public figure, I won't be with the most

beautiful, greatest singer You can come and go from Munich.

Minister of Justice.

(Louis) Katharina Maillinger. I'm going to propose to her.

May I congratulate? - Yes.

Thanks. - Gladly.

(Ludovika) I didn't kill that woman.

You don't need to know anything more. - Do the right thing.

For what I'm telling you,

you will declare me the main suspect.

(Man) You are free.

(Sisi) I will return to Vienna. Against my will.

Welcome Home.

*Church bell ringing*

*Music*

(Esterhazy) Let's leave the gentlemen alone.

Majesty.

The peonies you last Year you let it plant and bloom.

Would you like me to bring you a bouquet?

Yes that would be nice.

Thanks for the bathroom.

You promised no longer ride.

Instead, you're training for a horse race.

I had no choice. - Me neither.

I know.

I know, what Possenhofen means to you.

Especially after your father's death.

But you shouldn't have taken that risk.

Sometimes you just know what things mean

when you threaten to lose them.

Possenhofen is my home.

A place, where I could be free.

I was hoping you would feel at home here.

Me too, Franz.

*Music*

That worked for you. - From whom?

Have you read it?

How come?

Should I be interested in the content?

*Music*

Tomorrow is the Crown Land Reception.

The situation is very tense because of the Balkan crisis.

Your presence will be of great benefit to us.

Naturally.

*Music*

(Georg) "Dear Elisabeth, thank you for your words,

that touched me very much.

Rarely in my life have I met a person

who is as brave as you."

*Music*

(Georg) "For a moment you made me believe

that a strong will alone

can upset the laws of this world.

But we are always so free in our decisions,

as our origins allow us.

And through this you bear far more responsibility

than just for your own well-being.

See this as a sign of your strength, not your weakness.

It was an honor for me To be able to get to know you.

Rest assured, your home will be in good hands."

*Music*

*Music*

Forgive me.

Your Highness, there is a message from Possenhofen.

Your mother...

...has turned himself in to the police. - Please?

Your brother asked me to teach you gently.

She is currently under house arrest,

but I'm afraid everything speaks against them.

*Music*

My mother is hiding something about the circumstances of the murder.

I think you know something about it.

I'm sorry. I can't help you with that.

Please.

(Esterhazy) Be careful with the Empress's suitcases.

Does it have anything to do with it?

I swore to your mother to remain silent about it.

She risks her life with her silence.

She has her reasons for it.

Does Franz know about it?

I...

...I'm sure you'll find a way to explain it to him.

Your departure again will cause irritation at court.

You know I have to drive.

But no one is allowed to know the reason for this.

I'll talk to Franz.

But his patience is running out.

Have a nice trip.

*Music*

(man) With respect,

if you don't assure me of this by signing,

I will deploy my soldiers.

The Empress has departed.

If you please me for one would apologize for a moment.

Sisi left again. Do you know about it?

Let her drive.

We couldn't have stopped them.

Not this time.

Come on, hey, up, up.

Do you see that, Countess?

Do you mean that between the decorations?

I believe, Something was embroidered here.

L, W, that could be a K.

N, T, I, J.

Maybe an abbreviation for something?

L, W, K, N, T, J.

Ludwig Wilhelm Karl Norbert Theodor Johann.

That's Louis' full name.

How did my brother's name get on this shroud?

*Music*

I don't know what to do.

My mother is suspected of murder

and I should become Minister of Justice?

Don't let yourself be put off.

You were happy after the appointment.

Yes but...

She seems very nice, your Katharina Maillinger.

She's nice too.

But I...

I don't feel anything for her.

What is that?

A small gift.

I didn't want to give it to you until after you were sworn in.

*Music*

Henriette, the...

These are from my grandfather, the largest ramp pig in Bavaria.

And a man, who turned everyone's heads.

They will bring you luck.

Us.

Yes. A little luck never hurts.

Probably true.

Louis, you belong there.

And we'll still be able to do all of this,

what we want.

Thanks.

Gladly.

Oh God.

What is?

My little sister meets her future husband.

I should have been there.

*Music*

Oh, that's a very nice dog.

This is my father.

So the man.

Uh.

Maybe the streets are too crowded? Not unusual these days.

Even more unusual is that my brother is late.

I beg your pardon, Count Egbert. - But of course.

Your mother is indisposed for a long time?

No, it's acute, but hopefully she'll come to her senses soon...

I mean, with strength.

Send her best wishes for recovery from me. - Thank you.

Although I don't know how it works,

but maybe we should start.

An excellent idea, madam.

*Music*

I'm sorry,

that I left you alone with Count Egbert earlier.

Yeah yeah.

But he's really... nice.

*Door opens*

Sisi.

Good thing you're back.

Where is mom?

She is in her room.

Inspector Hieronymus tries to get something out of her.

I have to talk to her immediately.

Sisi? Sisi, no one is allowed to see her. - What is Sisi planning?

Sorry, I can't tell you anything about it.

(Sisi) Step aside. I am the Empress of Austria.

I have to talk to my mother.

Next week she will be brought before the judge

then you have the opportunity to do so.

I have information which explains why she is silent.

I suspect that she is innocent.

I should get this information too.

I would like to speak to my mother alone. Alone.

You have 5 minutes.

*Music*

Mama.

Why are Louis' initials embroidered on this cloth?

Does Linda's mother's death have anything to do with it?

Mama?

You have at least as much Guilt-laden like me.

Yes, I am ashamed of him, unlike you.

But I want even more, that he finds out the truth.

He'll never believe you when I say the opposite.

I think there's a way how he will believe me.

I made sure of that.

Stay!

For God's sake.

He will know everything.

*Music*

*shot*

*Music*

(Neighbor) Adele? Something happened?

Everything OK?

(Sisi) Mom, please talk to me, otherwise I have no other choice,

than talking to the police yourself.

Sisi, please.

The Louis standing down there

is he Adele's son?

*Music*

According to the house rules of your father's family, that son received it

The majority of the inheritance was

paid out early to the first male successor.

I...

I've never been so happy...

...like in the days after the birth.

And then, the...

...little Louis is...

He just lay motionless in the crib.

He smiled, but he was cold, very cold.

And Adele...

She had given birth to this

beautiful baby boy just 2 days earlier.

He too was your father's son.

Your aunt Sophie helped me back then, to handle everything.

Even Max never found out about it.

He was in Egypt again or somewhere else,

I don't even know anymore.

And Adele?

Why did she agree to that?

I promised her that I would love him as my own son.

And to give him every opportunity.

And I had to promise her

to accept her in your father's life.

Mama, You have to tell the police.

You can't ask me to do that.

That would destroy your brother's life.

I was in the wrong place at the wrong time.

That's what you call fate,

and we leave it to that too, what is happening to me now.

*door knock* (Jerome) Time is up.

Wait. Wait!

I can't allow that.

Louis has a right to to find out who he is.

Sisi, Louis is facing the biggest opportunity of his life,

we can't take it away from him.

Mama.

There is something that proves my innocence.

But I'll just use that, if you promise me

that Louis will never know about this.

And don't doubt my determination, Sisi.

Good.

I promise it.

This is Adele's suicide note.

She had him just before hers Death deposited with a notary.

*door knock*

The 5 minutes are now over.

Is there something that you would like to tell me?

Only if you're mine Your silence assured.

*Music*

Sisi?

And?

(Sophie Charlotte) Did she say something?

*Music*

I am free.

But mom, that's...

A farewell letter from Adele has emerged.

What kind of farewell letter?

A letter to her daughter Linda announcing her suicide.

And how did you get this letter?

It doesn't matter anymore, Louis.

It's over.

Have the honor.

My children.

*Music*

I talked to mom.

She can certainly imagine to go to Vienna with you.

You know, somehow I always dreamed of it

that my children will grow up here.

Now don't talk such sentimental nonsense.

(Louis) Well, don't act so callous.

You are the first she howls like a castle dog,

when we move out.

(groans) Say...

Well, wait. - Come on.

(Sophie Charlotte squeals)

* horse neighing *

I see, you have received my message.

Do you know...

They told me that my Mother judged herself.

Do you want to talk about it? - Thanks.

She has made her decision

and I will find a way to live with it.

I'm sorry for your loss.

That's why I gained a sister.

*Music*

Avalon is now yours.

Only after you basselet and You defeated Pastorius.

The race is canceled.

Then say it again.

We can win this race.

And you can still save Possenhofen.

*Music*

Shouldn't you be at the Hofburg?

I have something for you.

He was still there.

He was now even in Vienna.

Thanks.

And that's the only reason you came back?

Are you still interested in a race?

Our race?

Pastorius against Avalon,

Possenhofen against half a million.

How did you manage that?

My will was probably stronger then.

And?

Do you want the race?

Yes. I want.

*Music*

(Louis) Where have you been?

With Georg Basselet.

Then you will ride this race, yes?

Yes.

And what about your marriage?

You still love Franz, right?

Yes, but I'm not ready to play by the rules,

that others have set up for me.

I want to be able to decide for myself

what I want to fight for and what I don't want to fight for.

If you had decided earlier.

So the day of your race falls on the day of my swearing-in.

At least we are assured of a triumph.

At least professionally.

*Music*

I'm still proud of you. - Thanks.

What is that?

Nothing.

*Music*

Mother. -Francis.

This should interest you.

The press reports that the race is now taking place.

And there are rumors that the... Empress will take part.

You told me she left because of her mother.

She is that too.

We both know that your wife is very strong willed.

I expressly forbade her to run this race.

Sisi promised me back then

that she will give everything for this position.

She will remember it.

If she has to.

*Music*

You are the emperor, Franz.

You decide what can or must be.

*Music*

May I ask for your attention.

Hello, gentlemen.

I'm honoured, to reveal the big secret.

In the final of today's Oktoberfest race,

in the race for 1/2 million guilders, welcomes my opponent with me:

Empress Elisabeth of Austria-Hungary.

(people whisper)

I hope, You are a worthy loser,

Georg Basselet from La Rosée.

*cheers*

Pastorius for victory.

On Pastorius. 20.

Here. Everything on Pastorius.

*Applause and fanfare*

Mmm, roasted almonds, I've always wanted to try that.

You've never...? - No.

My dad loved them.

The odds are 35-1 against my sister.

Maybe I should go bet on Sisi.

Then I don't need a husband anymore

and I can die an old maid in Possenhofen.

Oh, sorry, I didn't mean to...

There are worse things.

(woman) The king.

(man) The king.

My loyal subjects.

The wedding of our beloved grandfather,

back then Prince Regent Ludwig of Bavaria,

and his beautiful princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen

was the birthplace of this race.

How magical that now, a good half century later,

not just the Empress of Austria-Hungary

sitting in the saddle himself.

But also challenges the best jockey in all of Bavaria.

May the games...

...start.

*Music*

(Woman) I see her, the Empress.

*Music*

* horse neighing *

*cheers and applause*

*Music*

(Avalon neighs restlessly)

(man) Ready.

*Music*

3, 2, 1.

Bravo.

Sisi.

*Music*

Duke?

The time has come.

*Music*

*Music*

What is she doing there? She can never keep up the pace.

Sisi already knows what she is doing.

*Music*

Come on, Avalon. Faster.

*Music*

Gentlemen, welcome to the swearing-in

our new Minister of Justice

Ludwig Wilhelm...

...Norbert Theodore Johann Herzog in Bavaria.

Mr. Chairman of the Council of Ministers, do your job.

Are you ready, Duke of Bavaria?

*Music*

(Minister Maillinger) Please repeat after me:

Legum denique idcirco omnes, servi sumus...

*Music*

This is the last round.

She has to catch up now.

*Music*

(Minister Maillinger) Duke?

Duke?

*Music*

The Ministers.

Your Majesty.

I thank you for your trust,

but I do not accept this position.

My heart shows me a different path.

*Music*

Yes!

And?

You are a great woman, Katharina.

I'm sorry.

Louis?

Where do you want to go?

*Music*

*Door opens*

Henriette.

Louis?

Isn't it the reception for your inauguration?

Yes.

But I... I...

I know now where I belong.

I don't want to hide this truth any longer.

Neither in front of you nor in front of everyone else.

And not in front of myself either.

I love you.

And I just want to live one life.

A life with you.

Henriette Mendel, would like...

Yes.

Yes.

*Music*

*Music*

I hope you don't regret that... - I don't regret anything.

I would be pleased

if he continues to watch over you in Possenhofen.

Why did you ask me here?

I'm going to ask you a question and I know it's presumptuous,

but I would always regret it not having asked them.

I'm going to America.

I will finally see the sea on the crossing.

To America?

My ship leaves next week.

Do you want to accompany me?

The land of great freedom. - Yes.

I've realized in the last few weeks

that I can't find peace, if I'm

always fighting against what used to be.

I want to fight for that what lies ahead of me.

I want to be free, really free.

And I would wish you this freedom too.

*Music*

Good luck in freedom, Count George Basselet of La Rosée.

It was an honor To have met you.

One more question.

Did you let me win?

We both won.

Even before the race was over.

*Music*

*Music*

This stuff is really good.

I didn't know where else should I go?

*Music*

What happened?

All my damn behavior...

If you knew how full my pants are.

Especially now,

where your brother didn't save my ass in the Council of Ministers.

I am not made to be a king.

I'm pathetic. - Yes, that's you.

No, I'll find you...

...not pathetic.

At least not always.

*Music*

(Linda) Come on, open, open, open.

On. Go ahead.

Next, more, more, more.

Your Highness? Are you doing good?

Thank you for getting through everything with me, Countess.

To know you by my side...

But something is bothering you, Your Highness?

Well, I had thought that I would be

happy again if I won this castle back.

But now...

You got a tattoo of an anchor in Corfu.

You believed that would be the symbol of freedom.

But the anchor is, with all due respect, the most sedentary part of a ship.

Rather, I fear it represents the longing for a home.

And home is not Possenhofen.

And not the Vienna Hofburg either.

I never felt comfortable at court.

But with him.

He was there.

At the race.

Your husband.

I saw him.

And I even believe he bet on you.

Of course he was too proud to congratulate.

Typical.

His entourage should be on the way back to Vienna by now.

Your Highness?

Linda. We have to saddle Avalon. - Your Highness.

*Music*

(Sisi) Hey!

Stop.

*Music*

(coachman) Ho. Ho.

*Music*

You bet on me?

You left me no other choice.

Then why did you drive again?

I wanted to leave it to you this time,

whether you come back or not.

You know, how I think about the farm.

I won't last long there.

And yet there is only one place for me,

where I really feel at home.

And where is this place?

With you.

But I don't want to fool you, Emperor

Franz Joseph, it won't be easy for me.

*Music*