Chapter 41 Chapter Thirty-Nine

Shocked and delighted, Amenes listened in astonishment to Ramesses' account of the terrible catastrophe he had just escaped.He seemed overjoyed, for the regent had brought him a valuable clue: the letter to Seti leading him to Aswan. "The handwriting is beautiful," he observed. "It appears to be from a man of high society, who is learned enough to write such letters." "So Seti knew it wasn't from a quarry supervisor, someone set a trap." "As far as I can see, both of you are targets, and the accident at the quarry was no accident." "Do you agree to help with the investigation?"

"Of course! But..." "but what?" "I have to confess to you that I have resumed my investigative work on that suspicious factory. I had hoped to prove to you that it was indeed related to Scherner, but I failed. The information you provided me is more complete." "I hope so." "Any further news on the boatman?" "No, it is impossible to know who his accomplices are." "This is a real poisonous snake... You should really ask Sai Dawu for help." "why not?" "Don't worry, it's already done."

"Did he agree?" "This is about your life, and he will definitely try his best to help me." Sheena didn't like the south at all, it was too hot and the people there were less interested in what was going on abroad than in the north.The majestic Karnak Temple is an extremely rich and influential economic entity. No candidate for the throne can ignore the support of its high priest, so Xena also visited the high priest politely.Although it was just gossip when we met, Xie Na was very fortunate that he did not feel unfriendly from this important person.The high priest observed the political struggles in Memphis from a distance, and when necessary supported the stronger side.It was exciting enough not to hear the praise of Ramses.

Sheena asked to live in the temple for a few days in order to meditate quietly in the temple.This request was granted.Sienna barely adjusted to the crude equipment of the priest's room where he lived, but he achieved his goal: to meet Moses. During one of his lunch breaks, Moses was surveying a stone pillar inscribed with the consecration of the eye of God carved by a master carver, including the tools to measure everything in the world. "A marvelous piece of work! What a connoisseur you are." Moses, possessed of an eminently muscular physique, surveyed his interlocutor's loose flesh and bloated body with contempt.

"I'm still in the learning stage, and the master who creates the work is the hero behind the scenes." "Don't be so humble." "I hate flatterers." "It looks like you don't like me very much." "Each each other." "I came here to seek and find my own peace. I admit that the nomination of Ramses was a serious blow to me, but at the end of the day, I have to accept the fact. The peace of this temple can help me." "Just right for you." "Your friendship with Ramses should not blind you, my brother has no good intentions. If you like order and justice, don't close your eyes."

"You dare to criticize Seti's decision?" "My father was a remarkable man, but who is free from fault? For me, the path to power has been completely interrupted, and I have no regrets. I am content to be in charge of administration, but what about the future of Egypt? In the hands of an incompetent who only cares about himself?" "What is your real intention, Shane?" "Frankly, I believe you have a bright future, and it would be an unfortunate choice to pin your hopes on Ramses. Tomorrow, when he ascends the throne, he will have no more friends and you will be forgotten. "

"Then what is your suggestion?" "Let's stop suffering and prepare for another future." "Your future, I guess..." "You have miscalculated my purpose. My only hope is to serve my country." "God heard you, Shane. Don't you know they hate lies?" "Politics in Egypt are made by people, not gods. I value your friendship. We will work together and we will succeed in the end." "You made a mistake, please move away." "you are wrong." "I don't want to raise my voice or get rough in a place like this. If you want, let's talk outside."

"It's not necessary. But don't forget my advice. One day, you will thank me." Moses' angry eyes checked Shane's insistence.Because Xie Na was afraid of him, the wooing was unsuccessful.The Hebronite is not as easily persuaded as Arxia, but he has his flaws, and it will take time to discover. Dorant disturbed Amene, and he did not know what to do with the shrew.Ramses' sister pushed open the door of the regent's office and rushed in like a storm. Sitting cross-legged on a straw mat, Ramses was copying a decree on forest protection instructed by Seti. "You finally did it!"

"What makes you so impulsive, dear sister?" "It seems you don't know anything!" "Remind me." "My husband is waiting for his promotion." "Ask Pharaoh." "He denied privileges to his family, which he thought was...unfair!" "Who can say anything?" Dorant was even more furious. "It's an unfair decision! Shali deserves a promotion. And you, the Regent, should nominate him as superintendent of the barn!" "Can the Regent go against the will of the Pharaoh?" "Don't be a coward!"

"I don't want to be guilty of blasphemy." "Give me what I deserve." "impossible." "Don't be arrogant! You are just like everyone else... go and work with your henchmen!" "You're usually pretty cool." "I escaped Xie Na's tyranny not to endure your dictatorship, do you insist on refusing?" "It's time to satisfy your wealth, Dorant. Greed is immoral." "Keep your antiquated morals to yourself," she yelled and left. The Egyptian fig tree grew luxuriantly in the garden of Iser's villa, forming a refreshing green shade.While Ramesses transplanted the seedlings into the loose soil, Iser sat there to enjoy the shade.Just above the Regent's head, the leaves swayed in the caress of the north wind.

Esther plucked a few lotus flowers and stuck them in her hair. "Do you want grapes?" "Twenty years from now, an Egyptian fig will add to the garden." "Twenty years from now, I'll be old." Ramses watched her carefully. "If you continue to apply your powders and ointments carefully, you will become more attractive." "Will I marry the man I love?" "I'm not a prophet." She hit his chest with a lotus flower. "I heard you escaped an accident in time at the quarry in Aswan." "With Seti's protection, I won't get hurt." "So, the attacks on you haven't stopped?" "Don't worry, the murderer will be found soon." She took off her wig, untied her long hair, and spread it over Ramses' chest.She kissed him with warm lips. "Is happiness that complicated?" "It's not complicated, if you find it and master it." "I am content with you, when will you understand?" "Now." They hugged tightly and rolled to the side of the road together.Esther accepts her lover's desire with the ecstasy of a happy woman. Papyrus making is one of the main Egyptian arts, and its price depends on the quality and the length of the scroll.Some specifically record the contents of the "Book of the Dead" and are provided for cemeteries, others are for primary and secondary schools and universities, and most are for government use.The state cannot function effectively without papyrus. Seti asked the regent to carefully examine the manufacture of papyri and their distribution at regular intervals.Each department complained about not receiving enough paper and criticized the other departments for their greed. .Ramses happened to find out that the clerks working for Sienna were abusing, and he immediately summoned his brother to ask him to stop this behavior. Shane looked beaming. "If you need me, Ramses, I am always here to teach you." "Would you mind the misbehavior of your clerks?" "Don't be picky." "Indeed, your clerks have misused a large collection of papyri of the highest order." "I like to write on beautiful paper, and I admit that this habit is not tolerated, and those who break the law will be severely dealt with." The Regent was taken aback by Siena's reaction: instead of protesting, he admitted his mistake. "I appreciate your approach," said Sheena. "The abuse and the environment should be reformed and purified. Waste and corruption, even in the slightest, cannot be tolerated. In this regard, I can give you powerful assistance, Being in charge of official document administration can clearly understand the customs in the court and observe some improper behavior. Warning is not enough, correction is necessary.” Ramses asked himself, is it really his elder brother standing in front of him?Did that merciful god really transform Shane from treacherous bureaucrat to man of justice? "I'd be happy to take your suggestion." "There is nothing that makes me happier than this refreshing cooperation! I will start the reform from the place under my jurisdiction, and then we will clean up the country's corruption together." "Is the country that bad?" "Seti was a great king, and his name will go down in history, but he couldn't be in charge of everything and everyone. As high officials, and descendants of Egyptian rulers, we often fall into bad habits, abuse our power, and despise Others. As Regent, you can end this appeasement. I have benefited from it in the past, but times have changed. We are brothers, and Pharaoh assigned us the right place, and that is the truth that we should be interdependent." "Is this a truce or peace?" "Peace, sure and forever," said Shane affirmatively. "We have been too hostile in the past, and both sides are responsible. This kind of cannibalism no longer makes sense. You are the Regent and I am the Chief of Protocol. Let us Let's work together for the good of the country." After Xie Na left, Ramses was at a loss: Did Xie Na set another trap or was it sincere?