Chapter 7 Chapter VII

The elder of Gate Hall didn't have the courage to face Judge Pazar, and lowered his head and said in a tired voice, "You are free." The elder thought that Pazar would sternly condemn him, and even sue him through legal means, but Pazar just stared at him fixedly, and he could only continue to say: "Of course, the accusation has been withdrawn. As for other matters, please be patient." Wait... I'll get you back as soon as possible." "What did the Chief of Police say?" "He also wants to apologize to you, we were both deceived..." "Where's Nebamon?"

"The Chief Physician is not really guilty, it's just an administrative negligence... Dear Pazar, this series of events unfortunately came together to make you unjustly wronged. If you want to sue ..." "I will think about it." "Sometimes you have to be kind..." "Please reinstate me immediately." * * * Nefiri's blue eyes are like two gemstones dug out of the golden mountains of heaven, and around her neck is the turquoise necklace that can exorcise evil spirits.She wore a white suspender linen dress, which made her look taller. Pazar walked towards her, and smelled her fragrance as soon as he got close.Her satin-smooth skin exudes the fragrance of lotus and rongli.He held her in his arms, and the two hugged tightly for a long time, unable to speak a word.

"I look like this, do you still love me?" He finally said this. She took a step back to get a good look at him. He is proud and enthusiastic, stern but a bit crazy, young but old, not handsome, fragile but strong inside.If anyone thinks that he is vulnerable, it is a big mistake.Despite his serious appearance, the majesty of his broad brow, and his upright character, he knew the true meaning of happiness. "I don't want you to leave me ever again." He was deeply moved and hugged her tightly again.He felt that life had a new flavor, so his whole body was full of strength, like the mighty Nile.However, this kind of life is so close to death. Pazar and Nefiri held hands and walked slowly in this huge Saqqara cemetery.They wanted to pray silently over the grave of their murdered mentor, Blarney. After all, he was the one who taught Nefiri the secrets of medicine, and he was the one who encouraged Pazar to fulfill his vocation.

They entered the mummification workshop, where Xi was sitting on the floor with his back against a white plaster wall, eating pork and lentils.In fact, pork is not allowed to be eaten in such a hot season, but this mummy worker was not circumcised, so he didn't care about religious regulations.Xiyi has a long face, thick black eyebrows that line his nose, thin lips without color, unusually long hands, and very slender legs. He lives alone in this uninhabited place. The place. There was a mummy lying on the embalming workbench. It could be seen that it was an elderly person. Xi Yi had just cut open his abdomen with a sharp blade made of obsidian.

"I recognize you." He raised his head and said to Pazar, "You are the judge who came to investigate the cause of the death of the veteran." Pazar didn't answer, but asked directly, "Did you mummify Blarney?" "it is my responsibility." "No abnormalities found?" "No." "Has anyone ever been to his grave?" "Not since the burial. Only the priest in charge of the funeral service has been in the chapel." Pazar was disappointed.He originally thought that the murderer would come to ask the deceased for forgiveness with a guilty heart, so as to escape the punishment of the real world.Unexpectedly, he was not afraid of such a threat.

"Is your investigation over?" "It will be over," Pazar said quietly, and Joey took another bite of the pork indifferently. * * * The Step Pyramid stands in the desert without weirs.Numerous tombs face this direction, hoping to also share immortality with Pharaoh Djoser, whose giant shadow walks up and down the huge stone steps every day. Usually, there are always many sculptors, hieroglyphic sculptors, and cartographers nearby. A new tomb is dug here, and an old tomb is repaired there. It is quite lively.In addition, there are groups of workers pulling limestone or granite blocks with wooden pulleys, and some porters help workers carry water to quench their thirst.

However, this day is the day when everyone holds a ceremony for the Inhe Terrace where the stepped pyramid was built, so the construction site is empty.Pazar and Neferi walk among the tombs, surviving tombs from earlier dynasties, now maintained by one of Ramses the Great's sons.Whenever seeing the name of the dead written in hieroglyphs, the dead seem to be able to pass through the barriers of time and space and come back to life.The power of words is far greater than the power of death. Blarney's tomb is not far from the Step Jinyu Tower, and the beautiful white stones used to make the tomb all come from the quarry in Sela.There is a well in the tomb that leads to the crypt where the mummies are kept, but the mouth of the well has been sealed by a huge stone slab. Only the chapel is still open. The living can come with statues and memorials that still have the souls of the dead. share a meal.

The sculptor carved a magnificent stone statue for Blarney, so that future generations will always remember the old man's peaceful face and broad shoulders.The main inscription, written horizontally and overlapping, welcomes the man reborn from the tomb into the beautiful world of the West; after a long journey, he is finally reunited with his loved ones and with his god-brothers.Along the way, he fed himself with the stars and purified himself with the water of the primordial ocean. Under the guidance of his soul, he walked step by step on the eternal road of perfection. Pazar read aloud the ode written for those who visited the tomb: "O you who remain among the world and pass through this tomb, you who love life and hate death, sing my name and regenerate me, Please read the words of devotion for me."

"I will definitely find the real culprit." Pazar swore in front of the grave. Nefiri once dreamed of a happy life free from strife and full of peace, but her love was born in a storm. Whether it is Pazar or herself, it is impossible to find peace until the truth has not been clarified. * * * After the dark night was repelled, the world once again bloomed with light.The trees and grass became green again, the birds flew out of their nests, the fish jumped out of the water, and the boats began to go back and forth on the river.Pazar and Nefiri spent the night with Blarney, and both of them could feel the presence of the teacher's spirit, still full of enthusiasm and vitality.

They will never leave him. The festival was over, and the craftsmen returned to the construction site.Several priests perform morning rituals, expressing eternal remembrance to the dead.Pazar and Nefiri walked down the long, hidden Causeway of King Unas to a temple, and sat down under a palm tree by the farm.A little girl, all smiles on her face, brought them some dates, fresh bread and milk. "Actually, we can just stay here and forget about the crimes, the law, and everyone," Pazar said longingly. "You've become dreamy too, Judge Pazar?" "There are people who want to get rid of me by any means, and they won't stop. Is it wise to fight the last battle and lose first?"

"For Blarney, for the man we admire, we have the responsibility to fight with all our strength regardless of ourselves." Nefeli encouraged him. "I'm just a small judge. The superiors can easily transfer me to the most remote places, and they can defeat me without any effort." "Are you afraid?" "I didn't have the guts. Prison camp was a horrible experience." She rested her head on his shoulder and said softly, "We are together now. Your strength is not gone at all, I know it, I feel it." Pazar's whole body was immediately filled with warmth, the painful feeling was no longer clear, and the exhaustion was swept away. Nefiri is really a magician. "During this month, you have to drink the water in the copper basin every day, which is very effective in treating fatigue and depression." "Who would set such a trap? Unless he knows that Blarney will soon serve as the high priest of the Karnak Temple, and will be our greatest pillar from now on." Pazar said to himself. "Who did you tell about this?" "The Chief Physician, Nebamon, who is always entangled with you, I want him to be a little alert." "Nibamun... holds the evidence to prove your innocence and forced me to marry him!" "I made a serious mistake. After he heard the news of Blarney's appointment, he had a plan to kill two birds with one stone. Not only could he get rid of him, but he could also frame me." Pazar frowned. He frowned and said, "He should not be the only one who is suspected. When Police Chief Meng Moxi arrested me, he also colluded with the elders of the gate hall." "The police and the judge jointly committed a crime..." Nefeli found it incredible. "This is a conspiracy, Nefiri, this is a conspiracy planned by some powerful people. The reason why Blaney and I have become their thorns is because I have collected key clues, and he will do his best Help me continue my investigation. Why were the Sphinx's honor guards killed? This is the mystery I should solve first." "Shouldn't you forget the Chemist Xieqi, the stolen God Iron, and the traitorous General Asher?" "I cannot find a connection between the suspect and these wrongdoings." "The most important thing now is to think about Blarney's reputation after his death." * * * When his friend Pazar returned safely, Suti insisted on celebrating, so he invited Pazar and Nefeli to dinner at the most exclusive restaurant in Memphis.In addition to serving the red wine of the year when Ramses the Great ascended the throne, the restaurant also served top-quality roast lamb, seasoned vegetables and unforgettable delicious pastries.He tried to create a happy atmosphere, hoping that during these few hours, they would temporarily cast aside the melancholy caused by Imbrani's killing. When he knelt with his heels and returned home with a muddled mind, he bumped into the leopard.The leopard pulled his hair and asked, "Where have you been?" "Prison camp." "Will you be half-drunk at the camp?" "It's more than half-drunk, but Pazar finally came back unharmed." "What about me? Do you still care about me?" As soon as he heard it, he picked her up by the waist and held her high above his head. "I'm back, isn't that a miracle?" "I don't need you." Leopard said angrily. "You're lying. Our bodies don't know enough about each other." He gently put her on the bed, took off her short dress with the elegance of an old lover, and then entered her body with the passion of a young man.She yelled wantonly, she had been looking forward to such a violent attack for a long time, how could she resist it?When they were lying on the bed together to catch their breath, Leopard put his hand on Su Ti's chest. "I said I'd let you cuckold while you were gone." "You're done?" "I didn't tell you to make your heart itch." Su Ti laughed, "You are wrong. I only care about this moment and the feeling of joy, and nothing else is important." "You are terrible." "Have you complained?" "Will you still help Judge Pazar?" "We made a blood oath." "Is he determined to take revenge?" Leopard seemed worried. "He is a judge, not an ordinary person. For him, the truth is more important than his personal grievances." "Just listen to me once. Persuade him to give up this idea. If he insists on his own opinion, then you should stay away from him." "Why did you warn me like that?" Su Ti was a little puzzled. "The opponent he challenged was too strong." "how do you know." "I have a hunch." "Are you hiding something?" Su Ti felt that the matter was not simple, but Leopard only replied, "Which woman can deceive you?" * * * The office of the Chief of Police is like a buzzing hive.Meng Moxi kept walking back and forth, giving contradictory orders for a while, and urging his subordinates to move the papyrus scrolls, wooden boards, and small files that had accumulated since he took office.With fire in his eyes, Meng Moxi kept scratching the top of his bald head, and repeatedly scolded his subordinates for moving too slowly. When he came out of the office and went to the road to check the loading status of the vehicles, he happened to bump into Pazar. "Dear Your Honor..." Meng Moxi greeted at a loss. "Why do you see me as if you saw a ghost?" "How come? Hope your body..." He replied awkwardly. "Broken in the camp, but my wife will get me back to health soon. What, you're moving? These papers?" "The irrigation department warned that there would be a flood, and I had to take some precautions." "This area doesn't seem to be flooded." "It's always right to be careful." "Where are you going to move?" "Well...go to my house." Meng Moxi knew that something was wrong, so she quickly added, "Of course it's only temporary." Pazar did not let him go. "This is absolutely illegal. Does the elder of the door hall know?" "My dear elder is too tired, I really shouldn't bother him with such a trivial matter." "Should you stop carrying these documents?" Meng Moxi's voice became sharp again. "You may be innocent in that case, but your position is still unknown, and you have no right to issue orders to me." "That's true, but with your position, you are obliged to help me." Meng Moxi narrowed his eyes like a cat, and asked, "What do you want me to do?" "Carefully examine the shell needle that killed Blarney." Meng Moxi scratched his head again, "I'm moving halfway..." "It's not about the file, it's physical evidence. The needle should be with the 'Blarney in danger. Come' note that baited me." "My men did not find that note." "What about the needle?" "Wait a minute," said the chief of police, and the man disappeared. The original commotion subsided.The workers who carried the papyrus also put their burdens on the racks, taking the opportunity to catch their breath. About ten minutes later, Meng Moxi came back with a serious expression on his face. "The fine needle is gone."