As Palmerston and Minister Russell were traveling by carriage to Windsor Castle, Cavour and Victor Umberto were likewise returning to the hotel from Windsor Castle.
As soon as he entered the room, Victor Umberto quickly shut the door and then asked Cavour about the question buried deep in his heart.
"Your Excellency, the Prime Minister, I don't understand why you are so happy? Prince Albert doesn't seem to have agreed to our request!" Victor Umberto asked Cavour in confusion.
Cavour smiled and explained to Victor Umberto, "Your Highness, Prince Albert has indirectly agreed to our demands!"
"This..." Victor Umberto, whose political acumen was somewhat lacking, thought for a moment but still couldn't understand Prince Albert's implied meaning. He shook his head and replied to Cavour, "Your Excellency, please forgive my ignorance! Didn't Prince Albert always emphasize that the Kingdom of Britain will not intervene in the situation on the Italian Peninsula?
