Chapter 29 three

The next day, Shauke once again sent envoys we are already familiar with to show us around the Aksay Palace under construction.When we came to the gate, there were already two ornately decorated carriages waiting outside the posthouse.We will tour the palace by horse-drawn carriage. The princess and I got into the carriage in front, and the Suodu couple and Ayi Lai got into the carriage behind. The envoy, like the previous time, accompanied us on horseback to guide us. The wooden wheels of the carriage "creaked" across the central street paved with stone slabs, and after about half an hour, they turned right onto a dirt road.The dirt road has not yet been leveled, and the potholes are uneven. Princess Oeira and we couldn't stand the bumps, so we simply got out of the carriage and walked to a square surrounded by many tall trees. We faced the legendary Axel Palace .

The gate of Aksai Palace is taller than other palaces.The envoy led us to the gate of the palace, and the soldiers guarding the palace checked the tokens before allowing us to enter. Walking into the first gate of the palace, the verandahs inlaid with golden and blue glaze are very eye-catching.There is a living room on both sides of the corridor, and the floor is covered with blue tiles.At the end of the corridor, there is a screen door facing you. Behind the screen door is a large square platform surrounded by ornate railings, and there is a pool in the middle of the platform. After walking through this high platform about 300 steps long, you will arrive at the second palace gate.

The gate of the second palace is open, and from the outside you can see the emblems of the sun and lions painted on the wall of the Yingmen.According to the envoy, the emblem of the sun and the lion was actually the symbol of the Great Khan of Samarkand in the past, which shows that the magnificently decorated and solemn palace in front of us was not built by King Timur.Strictly speaking, what Shawu Ke is doing now is to renovate and expand the old palace. Entering the palace gate, you will be faced with a square hall, which is specially prepared to welcome officials and envoys.The walls of the hall are still inlaid with golden and blue glaze, and the ceiling is decorated with gold stars. There are many palaces and offices in the back of the hall, and the roofs are covered with dazzling glazed tiles.

Going further inside is the inner palace of King Timur. The inner palace can be described as gorgeous in architecture and grand in layout.Among them, no matter the walls, floors or ceilings are all painstakingly thoughtful and colorful. The hall where King Timur meets with the kings and princes is particularly spacious and exquisite. Behind the hall is a large garden, and the fruit trees in the garden are all planted in the stream. On both sides, there are fountains in the stream, and the garden is shaded out from the sun. Although it is in the heat of summer, we did not feel the heat all the way.

After coming out of the garden, Ayilai and I were both hungry, thirsty, and took out yogurt, bread, and melons from the wooden baskets carried by two servants like a magic trick, and the servants spread them out on the spot under a big tree. A square of blue silk invites us to sit down and have a good meal first. The princess asked the servants to dine with us too.How dare the servant forget his identity, he looked directly at the emissary, and the emissary knew the princess's kindness, waved his hand, and asked them to sit down.The servant was so respected that tears of gratitude shone in the eyes of both.

Everyone talked and laughed, and it was very lively. Ayilai and I were thinking about the third melon and discussing whether to eat it or take it back to the post. Seeing some familiar attendants galloping towards us. The attendant jumped off his horse five or six meters away from us and came to us on foot.The envoy asked him, "Is there something wrong with sending you here?" The attendant replied: "Yes." "Go ahead." "The son-in-law invited the princess back to the palace, saying that he has something important to tell." "Me?" asked the princess in surprise.

"yes." "In that case, let's go back, envoy. You have been with us for the past two days. It has been hard work." "Where does the princess speak! It is my honor to accompany the princess to visit." We left the palace, and under the escort of our attendants and envoys, we took a carriage back to the consort's mansion.Shawu Ke is anxiously waiting for us in the mansion.Seeing that the princess finally came back, he ignored the etiquette and immediately asked: "Princess, you didn't tell Wang Sun before you left, did you?" The princess smiled gently: "No."

"Wangsun's close attendant and King Timur's chief steward, Nuri al-Din, have just arrived and asked to see you. Wangsun said that he only knew that you had gone to Tebris after seeing the letter you left for Aya. According to the schedule , They guessed that you should arrive at Jieshi City, so they came here directly to wait for you." "Wang Sun is so anxious to find me, did something happen?" "Yes. There is news from the front that Shahru is injured..." As if being hit hard on the head by something, the princess's face instantly turned pale as snow. She interrupted Shauke and asked repeatedly: "Shaharu was injured? Where is the injury? Is it very serious?" Danger?"

Her voice trembled slightly, and she was completely different from her usual self. Shauke hurriedly replied: "Don't worry, don't worry first. I heard from Nuriddin that Shah Rud was very brave and strong on the battlefield. King Timur is proud of him. Allah will bless him." Yes. I think, the child must be injured and wanted to see you, so King Timur specially sent someone to pick you up." "Can I meet Nuridin?" "I'll see you in the side hall." Shawke ordered the envoy, "Let them come in." "yes." Not long after, Nuridin came with Wang Sun's attendants.Nuridin was familiar with the princess, and the princess did not allow him to show respect, and asked eagerly, "Nuriddin, tell me the truth, is Shahru very dangerous?"

"Princess, Shaharu was cut on the shoulder by a knife. It didn't hurt the vitals, but the knife wound was deep and infected, which made the wound heal poorly. The problem now is that the child has been restless. He often wakes up by calling the princess’s name. Duoge said that Shahru’s behavior like this is not good for his recovery, and if we can take you to his side, it will definitely help his recovery.” "I see. Let's go!" "Right away?" "Yes, I don't want to delay any longer." "Follow your orders." The princess turned to Shauke: "There is one more thing."

"You say." "I will temporarily leave Cecia, Ayilai and his parents in Jieshi City. Please allow them to stay for a while, and then send someone to send them back to Samarkand at an appropriate time." "Everything will be done. Believe me, even if you are not here, they are my guests." "You are such a generous and hospitable host, thank you. Nuridin, please prepare the carriage for me, the sooner the better." "The carriage is ready, it's just outside." The princess hurriedly hugged Ayilai and me, asking Ayilai and me to listen to what Shauke and Suodu said.We watched her get into the carriage, with Nuri al-Din on horseback and dozens of attendants on either side of the carriage, who would escort her all the way.Ayilai wanted to go with the princess very much, but he was disappointed and sad, and cried.I didn't say a word.When night fell, I stole a horse that the envoy had ridden during the day and the token he hung around his waist, prepared some water and bread, and quietly went out of the city to chase the princess in the direction she left. I chased them for three days and three nights.Hard work paid off, when my mount and I were so tired that we were about to faint, the princess's carriage appeared in front of me. I was driven by a force, struggling to chase forward. It must have been the rapid sound of horse hooves that alarmed Nuridin. He reined in his horse, turned around, recognized me, and hurriedly reported to the princess.The princess was very surprised, stepped out of the carriage, and I leaped to her side and threw myself into her arms. Her embrace was always so warm, and my adventure became worth it. The princess hugged me and reproached me: "Cesia, you little thing is not obedient at all! You dare to chase after such a long distance! I... I should really beat you up like Aya." I raised a dirty little face and smiled at her. My happy smile extinguished the anger of the princess because of worry. She stared at me pretending to be stern, and she smiled too. . "Well, come back to the carriage with me. You stubborn girl! I think you should eat something first, or sleep well?" "Sleep." I replied inarticulately.While answering, my eyelids began to twitch, and the sudden sleepiness made me unable to even walk, so Nuridin had no choice but to carry me into the carriage. As the princess said, I slept soundly.I don’t know how long this sleep lasted. I only vaguely remember that I woke up once in the middle. When I opened my eyes and saw the princess by my side, I couldn’t help but thank Changshengtian for his kindness to me from the bottom of my heart. Love, and then, I fell asleep again.