Hieronymous' manipulative political scheming against Giuliano's reformist vision for governance

Giuliano confronts Hieronymous in the Duke's bedchamber about the astrologer's precise prediction of his father's death, dismissing the prophecy as blind ignorance. The exchange reveals Giuliano's growing defiance of his …

Giuliano seizes the moment to question Federico directly about the escalating peasant rebellion, probing for accountability after his uncle dismisses a dire astrological warning. Federico deflects with vague accusations against …