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Chapter 10 chapter Ten

Hyenas marched through the southern suburbs, howling with horror, and then ran down the steep bank to the canal to drink and quench their thirst.The children were all frightened and cried.The mothers hurriedly coaxed them into the house and locked the door.No one, not even experienced hunters, dared to drive away the huge and proud beast.After drinking the water, may the dog go back to the desert contentedly. Everyone remembers the ancient prophecy - "When the beast drinks from the river, evil will come, and happiness will be far from Egypt." Everyone began to discuss, and these rumors were spread one after another, and finally reached the ears of Ramses the Great.The invisible force began to appear, and it transformed into Piao's body, depriving Pharaoh of his authority in front of the eyes of all the citizens.People in all provinces feared that the omen might come true, and doubted the legitimacy of the kingship.

Before long, Pharaoh must act. * * * Nefiri was sweeping the room with a short broom, kneeling on the ground, holding the bucket tightly in her hand, and swiping the long rush poles of thin string with her wrist deftly back and forth. Sitting on a low chair, Pazar said with a little worry: "The Prime Minister will not reply to Nefiri's head on her husband's lap." Why do you continue to torture yourself like this?Trouble eats you and debilitates you. " "I don't know how Nebamun will deal with you?" "Won't you protect me?" He stroked her hair tenderly and said, "You gave me everything I wanted. Look, how beautiful this moment is! When I lie next to you, My heart is filled with immense joy. You fill my heart with your love, you are in my heart and only you in my heart. Never leave me. Just looking at you, my eyes don't need anything else The light is gone."

They kissed each other's lips gently, as tender as lovers in first love. This morning, Pazar came downstairs to work very late. * * * Nefeli was about to go out to see a doctor, but saw a young woman running out of breath. "Wait, please wait a moment!" Meifeng's wife Sirix yelled loudly. The donkey carrying the medicine box stopped still when he heard her cry. "My husband wants to see Judge Pazar right away, it's urgent," she said out of breath. Meifeng, a straw paper manufacturer and seller, was promoted to the chief financial officer of the granary because of his good management skills, and was later promoted to the deputy treasury secretary.Pazar once helped him when he was in trouble, and he is still grateful to this day.Sirix, who was much younger than he, had been a loyal customer of Nebamon's for a long time, and he had successfully removed the fat and flab on her face and buttocks.Meifeng insisted that the wife with whom he often appeared in public must be the most beautiful woman in Egypt, even if he had to undergo cosmetic surgery, he would not hesitate to do so.With a changed complexion and more beautiful facial features, Sirix looks like a precocious girl.

"If he wants, I can take him to the treasury to see Meifeng before Meifeng leaves for Delta. However, I want you to see a doctor first." "what happened to you?" "Have a terrible headache." "What do you usually eat?" "I admit that I have a sweet tooth. I like fig juice and pomegranate juice best, and I also drizzle carob juice on top of my desserts," replied Sirix candidly. "What about vegetables?" "I don't like this one." "Eat more vegetables and less sweets, and the headache will be better. You can also apply ointment on the spot."

The ointment Nefiri gave her was made from reed stalks, jalapenos, pine juice, laurel berries, and balsam, ground and concentrated, and then added with fat. "My husband will reward you well." "As he pleases." "Would you like to be our doctor?" "If you can accept my therapy, why not?" "My husband and I will be very happy. May I take the judge?" "Don't lose him," Nefiri said half-jokingly, half-seriously. * * * The higher Meifeng's work efficiency, the more difficult matters will be handed down from above.His memorization of numbers and calculation speed are astonishing, making the upper management rely on him even more.He was transferred to the treasury as a high-level civil servant in just a few weeks, and he was promoted immediately, becoming one of the right-hand men of the dean of the Gold and Silver Academy, responsible for the overall management of the national finance.The officer is full of praise for him, he is precise, fast, methodical, conscientious and responsible, and has a very short sleep time. He is always the first to arrive at the office and the last to leave every day.Some people assert that he must have a bright future.

Meifeng was dictating some official letters to the three clerks when Sirix brought Pazar.As soon as he saw Pazar, he immediately stepped forward to give him a warm hug, ended the work in hand, dismissed the clerk, and then asked his wife to prepare a hearty meal. "We have a cook, but Sirix has too high requirements for the quality of food and beverages, and he will not be sloppy at all." "You look very busy." "I didn't expect my new job to be so exciting. Let's talk about you." Meifeng's jet-black hair was smeared with fragrant hair oil, and it was attached obediently to the top of Yuanyuan's head.He has a thick frame, fat hands and feet, talks like a machine gun, and keeps moving around, as if he can't stay still for a moment. There are too many plans and worries in his mind.

"You were tortured a while ago. When I heard the news, it was too late to do anything." Meifeng said apologetically. "It's not your fault. Only Suti can help me out of danger." "Who do you think is a suspect?" "The elders of the gate hall, Meng Moxi and Naibamun." "The elder of the gate hall should resign. Meng Moxi is more troublesome. He will definitely say that he has been deceived. As for Nabamon, he will use his career as a doctor as a cover, but he will never stop there." Meifeng thought After thinking about it, he said, "You haven't forgotten General Asher, have you? He hates you very much. You almost ruined him in that court session, but his power has not been shaken in the slightest, and his influence has not diminished. Will he Could it be the mastermind behind the scenes?" "I have written to the prime minister and asked him to continue the investigation."

"good idea." "But he hasn't answered yet." "I am confident that Budge will not allow justice to be trampled on. Enemies who target you will eventually have to confront him." "Even if he doesn't let me get involved anymore, even if I'm no longer a judge, I'm going to find Blaney's killer. I'm somewhat responsible for his death. It's a real shame on me to accuse me of murdering him. The cruelest blow." "They didn't succeed, Pazar! I want to see you just to express my support for you. No matter what hardships you encounter in the future, I will stand by your side. Do you want to move to a more spacious house? "I still have to wait for the Prime Minister's reply."

* * * Cam is always alert even in his sleep.His childhood and adolescence in distant Nubia had given him the keenness of a hunter.How many of his companions died in the swamp and under the lion's paw just because they were too confident? After waking up from the dream, he touched his wooden nose.Sometimes, he would dream that an inanimate substance gradually began to move.However, this time it was not a dream, but someone actually climbed the stairs.The baboons also opened their eyes.Keim lived full of bows, swords, short blades, and shields, so that he was armed in a short time.At this moment, two policemen broke in.He knocked out one, and the baboon picked up another, but then another twenty or so rushed in.

"Run!" Cam ordered the baboon. The baboon glanced at his master, with anger in his eyes and a promise to take revenge.He dodges the raiding crowd, jumps from a window onto a neighbor's roof and disappears. Although Kaim fought with all his strength, he was still a little bit left and right, and finally he was captured.After his hands were tied behind his back, he saw Meng Moxi walking into the house. The Chief of Police personally put almond-shaped shackles on his bound hands, and then said with a smile: "The murderer has finally been caught." * * * After the leopard grinds the sapphire, emerald, topaz and hematite scraps finely, sift them through a sieve made of thin reed stems, pour them into a small pot, and burn fig tree wood to heat it.Finally, add a little bit of balm, which is a precious balm.She would shape the balm into cones and apply it to the nape of the neck, hair ornaments, and hair, so that the fragrance would spread all over her body.

When Su Ti found her, she was looking at her masterpiece intently. "You, the female devil, have really caused me a lot of losses, not to mention I haven't thought of a way to make money. But now I can't sell you to others as a slave." "You slept with an Egyptian woman." "how do you know?" "You can smell her scent all over you." "Pazar sent me an investigation job, which is not easy to handle." "Pazar, it's Pazar again! Did he teach you to play tricks behind my back too?" Leopard suddenly shouted hysterically. "I spoke to a very remarkable woman who was in charge of the largest textile factory in Memphis." Suti remained poised. "What's so...remarkable about her? Her ass, her dick, her tits, her..." "Don't be so vulgar, okay?" In a fit of rage, the leopard rushed towards his lover. Due to the violence, Su Ti was pressed tightly against the wall and could barely breathe.I just heard her questioning: "In your country, isn't it illegal to have an affair?" "We're not married yet." "Why not? We are already under the same roof!" "But you're a foreigner, and we need to make a contract. I hate these boring paperwork the most." "If you don't break off with her immediately, I'll kill you." Su Ti resisted vigorously, and this time it was the leopard's turn to be nailed to the wall. "Listen well, Leopard. No one has ever been able to influence my behavior. If I have to marry someone else in order to take into account the morals of my friends, I will do so. If you can't understand, just go." Her eyes were wide open, but no tears were shed. It seemed that she was bound to kill him. * * * Pazar was going to write another letter to the prime minister in the neatest font, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation to him again, and requesting him, as the first judge of Egypt, to come forward immediately.Just as I was about to write, I suddenly saw the Chief of Police walk into the office. Meng Moxi said happily, "Judge Pazar, you should congratulate me." "why?" "I've caught Blarney's murderer." When Pazar heard the news, he still didn't change his posture, staring at Meng Moxi and said, "This is not a trivial matter, you can't just joke about it." "I'm not kidding." "who is it?" "Your Nubian policeman Kem." "Ridiculous." Pazar really felt ridiculous. "This man was violent! Do you remember? He has killed people before" is a very serious allegation. What evidence do you have to prove it? " "I have witnesses." "Let him come and see me." Meng Moxi seemed a little embarrassed - "Unfortunately, this is impossible, and it is useless." "Useless?" "Because the verdict has already been heard." Pazar was taken aback, then stood up.Meng Moxi said again: "I have a document signed by the elder of Mendian." Pazar read the verdict: Keim was sentenced to death and is currently imprisoned in a cell in Tai Prison. "There are no witness names on it." "It doesn't matter...he saw Cam kill Blarney anyway, and he swore in court." "Who the hell?" "Forget it, the murderer pays with his life, that's the most important thing." "Meng Moxi, you have lost your mind. You never dared to show me such an unconvincing document before." "I don't understand……" Pazar explained: "The defendant was not present when the judgment was made. Since the procedure was not legal, the judgment is also invalid." "I helped you find the real culprit, but you talked to me about the judicial process!" "I'm talking about justice," Pazar corrected him. "Can you be reasonable? Sometimes you can't get any results if you are too meticulous." "Cam's incrimination has not been established." "It doesn't matter, who cares about a nigger who has committed a crime and got nosebleed?" If it wasn't for maintaining the judge's dignity, Pazar would never be able to control the violent impulse in Zuo's heart.Only Meng Moxi continued: "I have a deeper understanding of life than you. Some sacrifices are necessary. As a judge, you must put the country, the country's interests and public order first." "Did Keim threaten any of this?" Pazar asked him back. "It's not good for you or me to reveal the inside story of some things. God Osiris has taken Blarney to the heaven of upright people, and the criminals have also received retribution. What else do you want?" "I want to know the truth, Meng Moxi." "That's just your fantasy." "If the truth is not revealed, Egypt will perish." "The one who will die is you, Pazar." * * * Cam is not afraid of death, but misses the baboons very much.The two of them had worked together for so many years, as siblings, and now he could no longer exchange the knowing glances with it, and he could no longer follow its instincts.Still, he's relieved that the baboons don't have to end up in prison.His cell was like a low cave, and the heat was suffocating inside.No trial, immediate execution!This time he couldn't escape.Pazar must not have time to intervene, and Mengmoxi will certainly describe his disappearance as an accident, and Pazar may only mourn after the fact. Kaim has always looked down on humans.He thinks that people are corrupt, despicable, and insidious, and they are only worthy of being devoured by demons next to the scale of final judgment. This is the unavoidable fate of all those who go to hell.The only good thing in this life is getting to know Pazar.Keim has long disbelieved in the world of justice, but Pazar proved him wrong with practical actions.With complete disregard for his own safety, he and his eternal companion, Nefiri, plunged into a battle that was lost before it was fought.Cam had hoped to help him to the end, until the lie once again triumphed and destroyed everything. Suddenly, the cell door opened. Cam straightened his back and puffed out his chest. He didn't want the executioner to see a man who had lost a battle.With a twist, he pushed aside the outstretched hand and walked out of the prison. The sun was so strong that he thought he was dazzled. "this is not……" Pazar cut the rope around Cam's wrist. "The indictment is void because there were so many illegalities. Now you are free." The gigantic Cam hugged the judge, almost suffocating him. "Aren't you in enough trouble? Why don't you just let me fend for myself in this dungeon?" "Has prison life made you weaker?" "Where's my baboon?" "ran away." "It'll come back." Cam was sure of that. "It was also found innocent. The Elder Gate Hall admitted that my protest was justified, so the charges against the Chief of Police were dismissed." "I'll have to break Mengmoxi's neck." "You will commit murder in this way. There are more important things to do now, and that is to find out the witness who framed you." Kaim clenched his fists and raised it to the sky: "That person, leave it to me to clean up!" Pazar did not answer.Cam was overjoyed to find his bow, arrows, short sticks, and wooden shield covered with cowhide.He added jokingly: "The baboon is a killer, no law can stop him." * * * Ramses the Great is meditating in front of the stolen coffin of King Cheaps.His throat seemed to be blocked by something, and his chest was throbbing with severe pain.He had been the most powerful man in the world, and now he had to be at the mercy of a gang of murderers and thieves.They took away the holy relics of the royal family, and made him no longer possessed of the great gods given by the gods, and thus made his king extremely illegitimate. The achievements created will also not be guaranteed. These criminals were not targeting him alone, but the ideals of the entire government and the traditional values ​​it represented.If the Egyptians were involved in this conspiracy, they must have been instigated by the Libyans, Hittites, or Syrians to engage in this vicious plan, so that Egypt would never recover from its fall and bow to the foreign powers that gradually invaded. The wills of the gods have been passed down from generation to generation by successive pharaohs, and there has never been a mistake, but now they have fallen into filthy hands.For a long time, Ramses has been praying to God to bless him, not to let the people discover this tragedy, and to let him find a solution as soon as possible. However, the king's star has begun to dim. The next increase will not be enough.Of course, there is still enough grain in the granary, no matter how poor and backward the provinces are, no one will starve to death.It's just that the farmers will be forced to fallow, and the Egyptians will start word of mouth. If the pharaoh doesn't hold a rebirth ceremony and let the gods infuse him with new energy, he will have no power to ward off disasters for the people of the country.But this energy can only be passed on to the legal ruler who holds the will. Ramses the Great prayed earnestly to the ancestor God of Light, and he would never give up easily.
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