Louis continues his mission to centralize power by forcing the nobles to live at Versailles. The remains the primary obstacle, refusing to acknowledge the King’s authority.
: Louis, envious of his brother’s military glory, uses the peace treaty to strip Philippe of his command and force him back into a subordinate role at court. This tension culminates in a breakdown where Philippe confronts Louis about their childhood and whether Louis would truly protect him, ending with a chilling, ambiguous smile from the King. The Domestication of the Nobility Watch xrysoi se Versailles 2015 S01E05
: Philippe is fundamentally changed by the war. He finds the artifice of court life hollow and struggles with erratic behavior, even seeking the "high" of battle in his personal encounters. Louis continues his mission to centralize power by