Goethe was highly valued by the Duke after his arrival in Weimar, and soon became a council advisor. In 1782, he was promoted to the position of Prime Minister of the Principality, managing the government affairs of the whole Principality. Here, he made many friends, the closest of which was the court aristocrat Feng? Mrs. stein.
Mrs. Stein is brilliant. Goethe had seen her photos before, and once admired her very much. On the eighth day after he came to Weimar, he had the honor to meet her. The two hit it off at first sight and maintained a deep friendship for 2 years. In the meantime, Goethe was greatly influenced by her knowledge, morality and personality, and wrote many beautiful poems and letters for her, among which Duiyue is the most famous.