Chapter 34 Chapter Thirty-Two

At first, the Night Watchman kept backing away, but then it slowly moved closer.The shy yellow dog had the audacity to sniff the newly recovered lion cub, and his eyes were terrified at the sight of a strange animal.The little beast was still fragile, but wanted to play.It hopped on the night watchman's back, and the night watchman couldn't breathe with its weight.The yellow dog yelled and struggled to break free, but it couldn't escape the attack of its claws, leaving a scar on its buttocks. Ramses grabbed the lion cub and lectured it for a long time. The latter pricked up his ears and listened to the lesson.The prince applies poultices to his dog - it only scratches the skin - which leads to another confrontation between the two companions.The night policeman took revenge and slapped the lion cub named "The Executioner" by Sai Dawu.Has it not overcome the venom of the viper and death that follows it?The name brings it good luck and befits its boundless energy.Sai Dawu thought: a giant elephant, a fierce lion... Ramesses is not only obsessed with majestic and strange things, but also often helps weak and unfortunate lives.

Soon, the lion and the dog learned each other's temperament, the executioner learned self-restraint, and the night watchman stopped teasing him.An eternal friendship grew between them, and games and wild races united them in the same joy.After supper, the dog fell asleep on the lion cub's back. At court, the trophies of Ramses became the center of attention.A man capable of taming elephants and lions has impressive magical powers, which Eser takes as a matter of genuine pride, and Shayna finds it distasteful: how could these nobles be so childish?Ramses was just lucky, that's all, no one can deal with the beast, and one day, the lion will relapse and tear him to pieces.

However, the king's eldest son considered it necessary to maintain a good relationship with his younger brother.After singing the praises of Seti's exploits like the rest of Egypt, Sienna highlighted Ramses' role in the campaign against the Nubian mob, praising his brother's military qualities and wanting to recognize it in a more official way. Taking advantage of an opportunity to honor veterans of Asia—a ceremony authorized by the king to preside over Shane—he expressed his desire to meet his brother in private.Ramses waited until the ceremony was over before returning to Shane's newly redecorated office.On the wall of the office is a flower bed with colorful butterflies flying.

"Wonderful isn't it? I like working in a luxurious environment, it makes those jobs seem so much easier to me. Would you like some new brew?" "No, thanks. These social events are annoying." "I think so too, but these activities are necessary. Our warriors like to be praised. Didn't they sacrifice their lives, just like you, to protect our safety? Your behavior in Nubia is exemplary, but, The situation was critical." Shane got fat.With his love of good food and lack of exercise, he looked like a bloated country dignitary. "Our father himself commanded the battle, and his mere presence was enough to scare the enemy back."

"Of course, of course...but you also have to contribute. I heard that you are very impressed with Nubia." "That's true, I like that land." "What do you think of the behavior of the Nubian king?" "Shameful and punishable." "However, Pharaoh retained him..." "Seti knows how to control." "This situation will not last long, and the king of Nubia will soon make another serious mistake." "Didn't he learn from his mistakes?" "Natural nature dies, my dear brother. People always fall back on their eccentricities, and this guy is no exception, trust me."

"Everyone has his own life." "His failure may implicate you." "why?" "Don't pretend, if you fall in love with Nubia, I can help you fight for the throne of Nubia king." Ramses said nothing, and Xie Na noticed his uneasiness. He went on to say: "If you sit in that position, there will be no riots, you will serve the country, and you will be happy and content." A dream... a dream that Ramses had cast aside.Living there with his lions and dogs, roaming the vast wildernesses and deserts every day, confiding in the Nile, the rocks and the golden deserts...it was all so beautiful.

"You're making fun of me, Shane." "I will prove to the king that you are fit for the position. Seti has seen you do well, and there will be many voices echoing my thoughts. You will win." "up to you." On the surface, Xie Na congratulated his younger brother, but in his heart he rejoiced: If Ramses went to Nubia, he would no longer embarrass him. Ya Xia felt very bored. After only a few weeks, he was tired of the administrative work assigned to him by his superiors. The bureaucracy and official documents were unattractive, and he was only interested in field exercises.Contacting things, arranging opportunities for all kinds of people to speak freely, exposing lies, prying into secrets big and small, revealing the truth that people tried to hide from him, that was what interested him.

He met experienced and tight-lipped people whom he knew how to coax.Non-threatening, courteous, and gentle, he won their trust and began to communicate frequently with each other, and he never bored the other party.Slowly, he learned the contents of some classified documents without having to read them himself.A few flattery words, a few well-meaning compliments, a few well-placed questions and an embellished language won him the admiration of some officials in the Foreign Office. Shane heard nothing but good things about the young Argentine, and his alliance with him was his greatest success.In their frequent secret meetings, Yaxia told him what the powerful executives were planning.Xie Na carefully evaluated, and then added his own sources. Day after day, he was methodically preparing to become king as soon as possible.

After his return from Nubia, Seti seemed exhausted, and several advisers advocated nominating Sienna as regent, in order to relieve some of the Lord's workload.Since the decision has been made long ago, and there is no objection, why the delay for so long? Senna was brilliantly unassuming, acknowledging his youth and inexperience, and trusting in the pharaoh's wisdom. Amenes returned from his attack, wanting to prove to Ramesses that his investigations had not been in vain; the young clerk's health had been damaged by overwork, but he still toiled with rigor, and any delay in his work would cause him deep regret. feel uneasy.Although Ramses had no intention of blaming him, Yamenes felt that he had sinned deeply, and taking a day off for no reason was like a great moral loss to him.

"I've searched all the dumps and found a piece of evidence," he assured Ramses. "Is the word 'evidence' too exaggerated?" "The two pieces of lime are joined seamlessly. One of them is written with the name of the suspicious factory, and the other with the name of the factory owner. Unfortunately, it is broken, but the end of the sentence reveals some clues. This clue has nothing to do with Xie Na ?" Ramses almost forgot the series of tragedies that happened before his trip to Nubia, the stablekeeper, the coachman, those smuggled ink sticks... All these things became so far away in his eyes that they were not worth paying attention to. .

"I should congratulate you, Yamenes, but no judge would agree to accept an indictment on so little evidence." The young clerk lowered his eyelids. "I'm afraid to know the answer... Shall we try it?" "It will definitely fail." "I'll find more evidence." "is it possible?" "Don't be fooled by Xena. He helped you get the seat of Nubia in order to get rid of you. His crimes will be forgotten, and he can do whatever he wants in Egypt." "I know, Amene, but I like Nubia. Come with me, and you will find it a noble country, free from court intrigue and intrigue." Yamenni didn't answer, he believed that there was a new trap hidden behind Xie Na's good intentions, and as long as he was in Memphis for one day, he would not give up the pursuit of the truth. Ramesses went to see his eldest sister, Dorante; she was resting by the tub of her bath while it was still hot, before being oiled and massaged.Since her husband Shali was promoted, she has been lazy all day long and feels more and more tired. Thanks to the doctor's medicinal ointment, her skin is still smooth, and she should really take good care of herself, but her social activities consume most of her time-to learn about the thousand and one palace A little secret is to attend all the banquets and ceremonies that represent the activities of Egyptian high society. For several weeks Dorante had been melancholy: Xena's henchmen had confided less secrets to her, seemed suspicious of her, and thought she would have to tell Ramses about them. "Now that you're reconciled," she further explained, "your request will no longer be ignored." "What do you want me to do?" "Once Sienna becomes regent, he will have a lot of power, and I worry that he will ignore me. People start to alienate me. Soon, I will be inferior to a middle-class countryman." "what can I do?" "Reminding Shayner of my existence and the importance of my relationships will serve him well in the future." "He would laugh at me to my face. To my brother, I was already the king of Nubia far from Egypt." "Your settlement is only superficial." "Shayna made the responsibilities clear." "Are you willing to be exiled to the black world?" "I like Nubia." Dorant got angry, and the tiredness disappeared. "Rebellion, I beg you! Your attitude is unbearable. We join forces, you and me, against Shane. This monster will remember that he has a family, and it shouldn't be left behind." "I'm sorry, my dear sister, but I fear plots." She stood up, furious. "Don't leave me alone." "I'm sure you can handle it alone." The atmosphere in the Temple of Hathor was solemn. After holding the Evening Prayer Ceremony and listening to the priestess singing, Queen Duya bowed her head in deep thought. After a long talk with her husband, the queen said she still doubted Xena's ability to govern, and Seti, as usual, listened intently.He did not know that there had been an attempt to kill Ramses, and if it had not been connected with the coachman who had died in the turquoise mines, he would not have known that the real murderer had not been caught with impunity.Although Shane no longer hated his brother, could he be held innocent?In the absence of evidence, such doubts seem cruel, but doesn't the allure of power turn a man into a beast? Seti did not omit any detail, and his wife's opinion carried more weight than those of the ministers who were close to Sienna and flattering the sovereign.Together, Seti and Duja will observe the behavior of their two sons and then develop an evaluation form. Of course, intellect will make choices and analyzes, but it has no power to decide.God had to make a judgment, a direct response from the heart of one pharaoh to another, and arrange the way to go in the future. Opening the gates of the garden reserved for the prince, Yamenes saw something strange: an exquisite bed of acacia wood!Most Egyptians slept on straw mats, a piece of furniture that cost a fortune. The young clerk was taken aback and ran to shake Ramses awake. "A bed? How is that possible." "Come and see for yourself, a master's work!" The prince agreed with Amene that the carpenter was a superb craftsman. "Shall we bring it into the house?" asked Yamenyis. "Don't do it! Keep an eye on it." Ramses jumped on his horse and went straight to the villa of Yser's parents.He had to wait patiently for the young woman to dress up and appear with delicate heavy makeup and body fragrance. Her beauty moved Ramses very much. "I'm ready," she said with a smile. "Esther...you asked someone to put that bed down?" She hugged him happily. "Who else dares?" Iser forced the prince to give back a more luxurious bed, the kind of eternal union bed used by future couples. "Did you accept my gift?" "No, it's still out there." "It's a great insult," she murmured tenderly, "why ignore my heart?" "I need to be free." "I do not believe." "Would you like to live in Nubia?" "Nubia...how terrifying!" "That is my fate." "Reject it!" "impossible." She let go of Ramses and ran away. Ramses was invited to listen to Seti's newly released list of cabinet members, along with many big officials.The hall was full of people, the faces of the older officials were filled with triumphant serenity, the younger ones couldn't hide their excitement, and many others were worried about Seti's sentence. He does not accept exaggerated justifications from the incompetent. In the weeks leading up to the ceremony, the uproar had reached its peak, with every official showing zeal and unconditional allegiance to Seti's policies in order to preserve their interests and those of their henchmen. When the Secretary-General began to announce the appointment in the name of the king, the audience suddenly fell silent.Ramses had just had dinner with his brother the night before, and he didn't seem worried at all. His fate had already been arranged, but he was very interested in the reactions of others.Some were smiling, some were stern, and some curled their lips in disapproval, but it was Pharaoh's decision, and all had to obey. Finally it was Nubia's turn, which attracted only a small number of people's attention. After several recent events and Sienna's repeated emphasis, Ramses is likely to be designated as the future Nubian king. But here's the surprise: There was no official name for the job, and Seti shelved the proposal.Obviously, Ramses will remain in Egypt, living with dear Xena.