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The thought of dedicating herself to Nebamon terrifies Nefiri, but if she refuses, she risks becoming Pazar's executioner. Where is he being held?How cruel was it?If she delays any longer, the life of imprisonment may destroy him.But Nefiri did not mention the matter to Suti, Pazar's close friend and brother, otherwise he would have killed the chief physician immediately. So she decided to accept Nebamun's blackmail on the condition that she see Pazar.She will confess everything to him with a "defiled" body and a desperate mood, and then commit suicide by taking poison.

Kem, Pazar's old policeman, came towards Nefiri.Although Pazar is away, he still patrols Memphis every day with the baboon "killer"; Cam was tortured by the nose for murdering an officer who illegally engaged in gold trading. Later, the truth came out, his loyalty was affirmed, and he finally became a policeman.Now he has a painted fake wooden nose on the bridge of his nose. Kem admired Pazar, and even though he had no faith in the judiciary, he still believed in Pazar. "I may have found out where Pazar is," Nefiri said heavily. "In the kingdom of heaven where no one can return. Didn't General Asher tell you? Pazar died because he went to Asia to find evidence."

"This report is false, Kem. Pazar is alive." "Isn't someone lying to you?" Cam still had doubts. "Pazar is suspected of killing Blarney, but Nebamon has evidence in his hands that can prove his innocence." Cam put his hand on Nefiri's shoulder and said excitedly, "He's saved!" "But I must marry Nebamun." Cam was so angry that he clenched his right fist and hit his left palm hard. "What if he lied to you?" "I'll ask to see Pazar first." Cam touched his wooden nose and said, "You won't regret breaking the news to me."

* * * After the convicts had set off, Pazar slipped into the wooden kitchen covered with coarse cloth.He was going to steal a piece of flint and steel, and cut off the blood.Tube suicide.Slowly, perhaps, but surely, he would gradually slip into a lethargic slumber in the bright sun.At night, guards would kick him and bury his body in the scalding sand.In these last few hours, Nefiri's soul will be with him, and he hopes that she will accompany him through the last part of his life in an invisible form.Just as he got the sharp flint and steel, he was hit suddenly on the back of the neck, and he also collapsed beside a cauldron.

I saw the old beekeeper holding a large spoon in his hand, and said sarcastically: "The judge has become a thief! What are you doing with the flint and steel? Don't move, be careful, I will give you another stick! Do you want to cut off the flint and steel?" Blood vessel, let yourself die so that you can get out of this damn place? You idiot, you are not worthy of being an upright person." The old man immediately lowered his tone, "Listen to me, judge, I have a way to get out of here. I don't have the strength to get over it myself. The desert is gone, but you, you are still young, as long as you promise to clear up my grievances so that I don't have to serve my sentence, I will tell you."

After Pazar came back to his senses, he sighed and said, "It's useless." "you are not willing?" "Even if I escape, I'm no longer a judge." "For me, you're going to be a judge again." "Impossible, I am suspected of murder." "You? Ridiculous?" Pazar rubbed the back of his neck, and the old man also reached out to help him up. "Tomorrow is the last day of the month. There will be an ox cart carrying grain from the oasis and returning empty. You jump into the cart, and when the first dry river appears on your right, you jump out. You walk along the Follow the river bed to the foot of the mountain, and you will find a palm tree forest with a spring in the forest. Fill the water bag, then walk towards the valley and see if you can meet nomads. I hope you are lucky."

* * * The Chief Physician, Nabamon, is helping Meifeng's young wife, Sirix, to get rid of the fat. This is the second time.Mei Feng was originally a papyrus merchant, and later became a senior civil servant, and his power is still expanding today.Nebamon, who is engaged in cosmetic surgery, always charges extremely high fees to patients, and patients are willing to pay.I saw that he was getting richer and richer, and now there was only one priceless treasure missing, and that was Nefiri.Although other women are equally beautiful, she exudes an incomparable radiance, which is a unique temperament that combines wisdom and charm.

How could she fall in love with someone as mediocre as Pazar?He really doesn't understand. At times, he felt that he had the same power as the pharaoh: didn't he also hold the secrets to save or prolong lives?Do not doctors and pharmacists also obey him?Don't all the dignitaries turn to him for help if they want to recover their health?Although it was his assistant who worked silently behind the scenes to find a more effective cure, Nebamun was the only one to receive the glory. After each successful operation, Nebamon allowed himself to rest for a week, enjoying the meticulous service of a group of servants in his country house south of Memphis.He handed over the secondary work to the medical team under his strict supervision, while he was on the newly bought yacht, tasting the white wine made by his vineyard in the Delta, and using the new menu recently researched by the chef.

The steward came to announce the visit of a young and beautiful woman.Nebamun was very curious, so he went to the porch to find out. "Nefeli! That's amazing... come eat with me?" "I'm in a hurry." "I'm sure you'll have a chance to visit my villa soon. Do you have an answer?" Nefiri lowered her head.The Chief Physician couldn't help feeling ecstatic in his heart. "I knew you would choose rationally." "Give me a little more time." "Since you are here, it means that you have made a decision." "Can you let me see Pazar?" Nebameng said with pouted lips, "You will only suffer more. Save Pazar, but forget him too."

"I need to see him one last time." "Okay. But my condition remains the same, that is, you must first show me your love. Then I will intervene. How?" "How can I say no?" "Nefeli, I admire your intelligence as much as I admire your beauty." Nebamun took her hand gently, but Nefiri immediately resisted, "No, Nebamun, not here, and not now." "So when? Where?" "To the well in the big palm tree grove." "Is that place important to you?" "I often go there to meditate." Nebamun smiled and said: "Nature and love are the most harmonious. I will enjoy the poetry of the palm tree as much as you. When?"

"Tomorrow, after the sun goes down." "I can accept our first union in the dark; later, I will choose a brighter day to enjoy it."
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