Chapter 45 Chapter 45 Our Anger

"I say, this is no ordinary hunt," Kettricken repeated solemnly, "set aside your merriment and boasting, remove all jewels and class marks, and consider solemnly what we shall do .” Her tone still has a thick mountain accent.I calmly noticed that her choice of words was carefully selected, and every paragraph was just right. "We are not hunting," she repeated, "we are seeking justice for the dead and the loss of the Red Ships. The Red Ship turned the Forged into insane people, and left their husks to snipe at us.However, the forged ones we are going to defeat today are also members of the Six Principalities. "

"So, my warriors, I beg you to shoot every arrow today with precision, fast and hard. I know you can do it. We have all suffered, for everyone's sake, let today's killing Be as brief and kind as possible. Let us grit our teeth and put aside all thoughts that affect us, and resolve as if to cut the stump from the body, this is what we have to do. This is not revenge, my countrymen, but Get an operation and heal. Do as I say, start now." For a moment she stood still and looked down at us, and then the scene was like a dream, and the crowd began to move. The atmosphere of merriment and boasting is gone as the hunter plucks the feathers, ribbons, badges of class and jewels from the garments and hands them to the page.She ripped off the shield and forced everyone to really think about what they were going to do in a moment.No one likes this, but the crowd waited hesitantly for Kettricken to continue, but she remained absolutely silent, and everyone had to look at her hesitantly.When she saw that everyone was focusing on her, she spoke again.

"Very good!" She praised us calmly. "Then pay attention to every word I say now. I want some horse litters or wagons, and the man in charge of the stables will decide which is best, with hay in them. We won't Take the corpse of any countryman to be fed to the fox or to be pecked at by the crow, but bring back to find out the name and prepare the funeral pyre to honor the dead in battle. Summon family members to the funeral if known to live nearby If you live far away, send word and give the honor of warriors to those who have lost their loved ones." The tears in her eyes flowed down her cheeks, shining like diamonds in the early winter sun.Her voice grew rough as she turned to another group, "My cooks and servants! Set all the table in the great hall for the funeral feast, and the water, herbs, and clean clothes in the little hall, and we shall The corpse can be prepared for cremation. Everyone else put down their work and went to collect firewood to make a pyre, and wait for us to come back to cremate and mourn the fallen compatriots." She looked into everyone's eyes, and a certain expression appeared on her face. Then she drew out her sword and held it up high, swearing: "When we finish mourning, we will prepare to avenge them! Those who took the lives of our compatriots should know our anger!" She slowly lowered the blade, cleanly Put it back into the sheath neatly, and then called us again with his eyes-"Ride now, my countrymen!"

I get goosebumps all over my body as men and women around me mount their horses and line up in hunting formation.Burrich, by no coincidence, appeared suddenly beside the carriage, and Lightstep, saddled, awaited its rider.I wondered where he had found this black and red harness, which happened to be the colors of mourning and revenge, and I couldn't help wondering if she had ordered it, or if he knew what to look for.She got off the carriage seat, stepped directly on Qingbu's back, and then sat firmly on the saddle, Qingbu ignored such a novel riding method, and still stood firmly.She raised her sword hand, and the hunting party galloped behind her.

"Stop her!" Regal hissed behind me.I turned to see him and Verity standing behind me, completely unnoticed by the crowd. "No!" I dared to say it out loud, "Can't you feel it? Just don't spoil the atmosphere. She helped everyone regain what they had lost. I don't know what it is, but they have missed it painfully for a long time It's been a while." "It's pride," said Verity in a deep voice. "It's something we've all lost, especially me. You see, there's a queen riding there." He whispered with interest, There was also a hint of envy in his tone.He turned slowly and walked back into the castle in silence, and then there was a commotion behind us, and the crowd moved at Kettricken's bidding.I walked behind Verity, stunned by what I saw.Regal pushed me away and jumped in front of Verity, looking at him trembling with rage, and Verity stopped.

"How can you let such a thing happen? Can't you control that woman? She treats us as a laughing stock! Who does she think she is, how dare she give orders so boldly, and lead an armed guard out of the fort! She thinks she Who is it that gives orders so arrogantly!" Emperor Zun's voice was hoarse with anger. "My wife," said Verity gently, "is also your Highness, and you chose it. My father assured me that you would choose a woman who is good enough to be queen. I don't think even you know your own." What a vision." "Your wife? She'll destroy you, you fool! She'll stab you when you're not looking! She'll steal their hearts so she can make a name for herself! Can't you see that, you fool ? You might be happy to see that mountain tigress steal the crown, but I don't!"

I turned quickly and crouched aside to tie my shoelaces, lest I see Verity attack Regal.I did hear a slap in the face, and a short growl.When I looked up, I saw Verity standing as calmly as before, while Regal knelt down and put his hand over his mouth and nose. "I will not allow anyone to humiliate Princess Kettricken, even myself. I think my wife has reawakened the soldiers' self-esteem, and perhaps she has also inspired mine." Verity thought with a slight surprise on his face. look. "The king will know!" Regal removed his hand from his face, stared in horror at the blood on his hand, and raised his trembling hand to Verity. "Father will see your masterpiece!" He trembled all over, and almost choked on a nosebleed.He bent slightly and spread his bloody hands to avoid blood stains on his clothes.

"What? You want to just show your father this afternoon when he wakes up with a nosebleed? If you have the ability, come and show me too!" Then he said to me: "Fitz! Don't you just stand Is there nothing better to do besides being in a daze? You go and see if everyone obeys my wife's order!" Verity turned and strode down the corridor, and I hastily obeyed and moved away from Regal.We ignored him despite his childish tantrum stomping and cursing behind us.I hope that at least the servants will not know about this matter. It was a long and strange day at Buckkeep.Verity visited King Shrewd's chambers, and then returned to his map room.I don't know what Regal is doing, but everyone is doing quickly and quietly as the Queen bids, whispering to each other as they prepare in the hall where the banquet is held and the corpses are washed.At this moment I noticed a major shift.Those ladies who were most devoted to the queen found themselves attended now as if they were Kettricken's shadows, and the noble ladies did not hesitate to come to the small hall to supervise the preparation of water and herbal medicines by the servants. Towels and linen were laid out while I myself helped find firewood for the pile.