Chapter 22 Chapter Twenty

Ramses lived in the apse of the May House for a week, but he never had a chance to see Nefertari again, and Moses was so busy with business affairs assigned by a superior who took advantage of his speed that there was only one hour left. Part of the time was given to their friends, yet they gained new strength from the conversation, and pledged each other not to lose themselves in the twilight of reason. Soon, the visit of Seti's youngest son caused a sensation, and the older ladies cherished the opportunity to chat with him about family affairs, some of whom even dazed him with their reminiscences and suggestions.Many artisans and civil servants prayed to him for help, and the directors of the colleges, constantly paying him the highest homage, hoped that he would praise their management skills in the presence of his father.Finally, Ramses was able to hide in the garden and quietly read some ancient books. He felt trapped in another suffocating dungeon, so he had to pick up his travel bag, straw mat and walking stick and leave without a word. this place.Moses will understand him.

The night watchman has gained weight, and a few days of brisk walking can restore his slender figure. The Chief of the Royal Guard is exhausted. He has never worked so hard.He ran around, summoned dozens of people in charge, worked hard to study some details, retried the prisoner, and even threatened the prisoner with the death penalty. It's hard to tell whether the investigation was frozen or something went wrong with the administrative system itself. They tried to put pressure on several high-ranking officials, but they couldn't find the root cause, and the queen was more terrifying than any fierce courtier.

In the end, he knew that he had done his best and could not break through, so he asked to see Du Ya. "I can assure Your Majesty that I have done my best." "I'm interested in your results." "You want me to find out the truth, whatever it is." "Exactly." "You will be disappointed because..." "Let me judge, without further ado." The chief guard hesitated. "I declare to you that it is my duty to..." The queen's gaze prevented the high official from continuing to explain his unfulfilled duties. "Then I report to you two unfortunate incidents."

Amene carefully copied the laws and regulations that all scribes should take to heart.Even with the lack of Ramesses' trust, he was sure the prince would return.So he went on with his job as confidential secretary as if nothing had happened. When the Night Watchman jumped on his lap and licked his cheek with its soft tongue, Yameni forgot all the complaints and greeted Ramses' return with enthusiasm. "I knew your desk would be clean and you'd get things done quickly," the prince admitted. "If I were you, I wouldn't be taking on such a large amount of work."

"But you have your business, and I have mine. God has arranged it so, and I am satisfied." "I'm sorry, Amene." "I promise to be true to you, and I will keep my word, or the devil of hell will slit my throat! As you can see, I am selfless. Enjoy your trip?" Ramses told him about the apse, Moses, and Sai Dawu, but skipped the brief meeting with Nefertari.A few minutes of conversation, his memory treasured it. "You came just in time," said Yameni. "The empress asked to see you as soon as possible. Axia invited us to dinner." Yaxia entertained Ramses and Yameni in the mansion in the center of the city, not far from the administrative district where he worked, which had just been allocated to him by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.Despite his young age, he looked like a seasoned diplomat, with a warm demeanor and a to-the-point tone.He cares about dressing, and he follows the latest Memphis outfits, with classic styles mixed with emotional colors.Now added to his naturally elegant demeanor was a poise that even Ramses did not recognize him.Apparently, Yaxia has found his way.

"You seem to be very satisfied with your status quo." Ramses commented. "I made the right decision, and at the right time, my report on the Trojan War was considered correct." "What kind of situation is it?" "The Trojans were to blame for the defeat. Contrary to the view that those who believe Agamemnon will be merciful, I guess there will be a massacre and plunder of the city. However, we will not intervene, and Egypt and This conflict has nothing to do with it." "Peacekeeping is Seti's biggest wish." "That's why he was so worried."

In unison, Ramses and Yamenni asked the disturbing question: "Are you afraid of conflict?" "Those Hittites are ready to move." From his first year in power, Seti had to face Bedouin uprisings: Inspired by the Hittites, they invaded Palestine and established an independent kingdom.But not long after, some rebellious parties there killed each other.After peace was restored, the pharaoh went into battle to quell the chaos in Canaan, annexing the south of Syria and controlling the export fortress of Phoenicia.In the third year of Seti's reign, everyone believed that Egypt would confront the Hittites head-on, but both armies camped and then fell back.

"What else do you know?" Ramses asked. "Those are classified information. Even though you are the royal clerk, you are still outside the scope of knowledge." Yaxia stroked his impeccably trimmed mustache with his right index finger, and Ramses wondered if Yaxia really thought so, but the playful look in his friend's eyes reassured him a lot. "The Hittites are creating riots in Syria, and some Phoenician princes are ready to assist them in exchange for generous rewards. The king's military advisers advocate timely intervention. According to the latest news, Seti feels that it is not too late."

"Are you going to march?" "Won't." "Already out of favor?" "Not exactly." Ya Xia's delicate face twitched, as if Ramses' question made him uncomfortable. "I've been assigned other tasks." "What kind of mission?" "This time, I'm really going to keep my mouth shut." "A secret operation!" Yasuni exclaimed, "It's very exciting, but...it's also very dangerous." "I am a servant of the state." "You really can't tell us anything?" "I'm going to the south, so don't ask any more questions."

The Night Watch reveled in the bounty its privilege conferred: a sumptuous meal served in the queen's garden.Duya happily accepted the tender thanks from the warm tongue of the night watchman.Ramses couldn't hold back, and chewed a twig. "What about those investigations?" "The chief of the royal guard is more efficient than I thought. The investigation has progressed, but the results are not very good. The coachman who led you into the trap has been found, but he is dead. His body lies in a south of Memphis. In an abandoned barn. As for the factory that made the ink sticks, it is impossible to find out who the owner was, and the papyrus bearing his name was destroyed in the archives."

"Only dignitaries and nobles can carry out this conspiracy!" "You are right. A rich and powerful high-ranking official can buy some accomplices." "I abhor this fraud...we can't let it go!" "You suspect me of cowardice?" "My lord!" "I like your rebellious character, never accept unfair things." "What should we do now?" "The head of the royal guard is at the end of his rope. I want to change someone." "I am at your disposal. Give your order, and I will do it." "Are you ready to sacrifice yourself for the truth?" "Assume Shane is the mastermind behind my destruction." A trace of sadness was written on the queen's face. "It's a terrible allegation." "Such doubts hurt your heart, don't they?" "You are all my children, and I love you, even though your personalities are different, even if your ambitions are clearly visible, how can you assume that your brother is so cruel?" Ramses' body trembled slightly, his desire to be in power made him blind and ignorant, and he would even think that it was Xena who planned this most despicable conspiracy. "My friend Yaxia is worried that the safety of the country is about to be threatened." "Is his information accurate?" "Is my father ready to take on the Hittites?" "The situation does not allow." "I'm going to go with him and fight for my country."