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Chapter 15 Chapter fifteen

The court is going to start in the morning.Although the baboon has not yet been located, Kem has promised to appear in court. Pazar began to carefully inspect the gate hall that the god of fate had arranged for him from dawn.The task of confronting Momsey is no easy task; the Chief of Police is cornered, but he won't let it go.Bozal knew that he would show bad intentions. In order to protect their own rights, these high-ranking officials would always step on others at the bottom of their feet. Pazar walked out of the gate hall and looked at the temple that was close to the gate hall.Behind the high walls, a group of experts who specialize in the study of divine power are working hard. They know that human beings have countless weaknesses, but they don't accept their fate.Human beings are nothing but mud and hay, and only the Supreme God can build an eternal abode for creativity, a power that can never be grasped by mortals, but is everywhere, even in the simplest flint and steel.Without temples, justice would be just a mess, a settlement of debts between people, a certain class over others; thanks to the temple, the goddess Maat could hold the helm and maintain keep balance.No one can have justice.Only Matt, who is as light as an ostrich feather, knows the importance of behavior.Therefore the judge must serve her as a child depends on its mother.

Momosh appeared at the end of the night.Pazar, who had always been in Berham, had already put on a woolen shawl even though it was still not cold, while the Chief of Police wore only a starched long coat that he was proud of.There was a short-handled thin blade stuck in his waist, and his eyes were very cold. "You woke up really early, Meng Moxi." Pazar greeted first. "I don't want to play the role of defendant." "You appeared as a witness." "Your strategy is very simple: beat me with some trumped-up charges. Don't forget that I am a person who implements the law just like you."

"You forgot to apply it to yourself." "Conducting investigations is not easy and fun, sometimes you just have to get yourself dirty" Did you forget to wash your hands? " "This is not the time to lecture people. You can't put a dangerous black man above the chief of police." "Everyone is equal before the law, and I swear like this." "Who do you think you are, Pazar?" "I am the judge of Egypt." These few words were spoken forcefully and righteously, which deeply shocked Yu Moxi.He had the misfortune to meet such a judge who belonged to the ancient times, just like the people portrayed in the reliefs of the golden age of the pyramids, with their heads held high, upright, advocating the truth, unmoved by any criticism or praise.After many years of ups and downs in the officialdom, Meng Moxi always thought that this kind of people would be completely extinct with the retirement of Prime Minister Baji. Unexpectedly, the weeds that everyone thought had been cut off were reborn in Pazar.

"Why do you torture me like this?" Meng Moxi asked with a sigh. "You are not an innocent victim." For him, Pazar had no sympathy. "I can't help myself." "Who instructed you?" "I have no idea." "Forget it, Meng Moxi! You are the most well-informed person in Egypt, how can you tell me that there are people more cunning than you who are controlling the whole situation?" "You have to know the truth, this is the truth. What good does it do me to lie to you?" "I'm still skeptical." "Then you're wrong. I don't know anything about the real cause of death of the ex-serviceman, nor about the theft of the God Iron. The murderer of Blarney gave me a great opportunity to use anonymous information to get rid of you I took it without hesitation because I hated you. I hated your wit, your determination to see the end no matter what the cost, and your stubbornness. Kem, he's my last chance, if You can make him a scapegoat, and then we've reached a non-aggression pact."

"Couldn't the man behind the scenes be your fake witness?" Meng Moxi scratched his red head. "General Asher did lead a conspiracy, but I couldn't find a clue. Since we have a common enemy, why don't we work together?" Pazar remained silent, and there seemed to be room for things to slow down. "Your persistence won't last long." Meng Moxi said with certainty, "You have indeed climbed to a high position by relying on your uncompromising personality, but this rope is already very tight, so don't pull it any longer. It’s quite an experience, and you must follow my advice.”

"let me see." "Great! I'm ready to let it go and consider you a friend." "If you are not the mastermind of this conspiracy," Pazar said while thinking, "then the matter is more serious than I imagined." Meng Moxi showed an embarrassed expression. He thought that the elders of the gate hall would come to another conclusion. "The identity of your witness has become a key clue." Pazar continued. "Don't push me any more." "Then you have to bear it alone, Meng Moxi." "How dare you accuse me..." "Conspiracy to endanger the security of the nation."

"The jury won't listen to you." "We'll know in court. There's enough grounds for the charges to put them on their toes." "If I say his name, will you let me go?" Meng Moxi still wanted to seize the last ray of hope. "Won't." "You're crazy!" "I will never accept any threats." "Then it doesn't do any good for me to say it." "Whatever you want. See you in court later." "It's up to you. I'll see you in court later." Yu Moxi's hand tightly gripped the handle of the short knife.For the first time in so many years, he felt a dilemma.

"What do you plan to make of me in the future?" he asked very nervously. "Your future is up to you to decide." "You're a good judge and I'm a good cop. Mistakes can be made up for." "Who is the perjurer?" Of course Mengmoxi will not take it all on his own, "Dentist Kadash." After he finished speaking, he carefully observed Pazar's reaction.But Pazar still didn't say a word, he hesitated to leave, and then said again: "Kadashi." Meng Moxi, who turned and left, only hoped that this confession would save her life, but she didn't find a third party in Yiqiong, who kept staring at him intently.Fufu lives high on the roof of the gate hall, like a statue of Thoth.It sat upright with its hands flat on its knees, as if meditating on something.

Pazar knew that the chief of police was not lying.Otherwise, the baboons would have jumped on it long ago. He called out for the killer.The baboon hesitated at first, then slid down a small column, facing Pazar, and held out his hand. When the baboon saw Cam again.Immediately jumped forward and hugged him around the neck, and Cam burst into tears of joy. * * * Flocks of quail flew across the fields and swooped down on the rice.After a long migratory flight, the tired leader did not find the trap.At this time, the hunters, wearing papyrus sandals, prostrate on the ground.A dense net has already been set up, and as soon as the assistants get up and wave the cloth strips, the frightened birds will throw themselves into the net in large numbers.Grilled quail is one of the most coveted treats on the dinner table.

Pazar was not pleased with this sight.Any deprivation of liberty.Even if the object is just a quail, it still makes him sad.Nefiri, who had always been clear about his thoughts, dragged him to the suburbs.The two of them came to a lake of smooth water, surrounded by fig-trees and tilius, which had been dug by a Thebes king for his great royal wife.It is said that every evening, the goddess Hador would go to the lake to take a bath.Nefiri hoped that the heavenly view before her would appease her husband's heart. If the police chief's confession is true, doesn't it mean that the members of the conspiracy plan have been pointed at the beginning of the investigation from Pazar to Memphis?Kadashi bought Meng Moxi without hesitation and sent the judge to the prison camp.Pazar suddenly felt dizzy, and he couldn't help wondering whether Kadashi was just the executor, and there were a pair of black hands behind him responsible for planning the route and forcing him to follow it no matter the cost.

After confirming that Kadashi was guilty, Pazar had some doubts in his heart, and these questions cannot be concluded hastily without evidence.There seemed to be an unknown fire burning in his heart.Sometimes it is really unbearable for him, but if he is too eager to discover the truth, might he bend the truth because of rushing too fast? Nefili had already made up her mind to let him leave the office and those official documents temporarily, so regardless of his objections, she dragged him to this quiet and pleasant Xishan countryside. "I wasted precious time," Pazar said quietly. "Is it really that heavy to be with me?" Nefiri asked him back. "Sorry." "You need to buffer yourself." Pazar then analyzed the situation to his wife. "It can be extended from the dentist Kadashi to the chemist Xieqi, then to General Asher, and then to the killing of five retired soldiers, which may also be related to the Dennis couple! These conspirators are all the country's upper elite. They want to use Military Mutiny and Independence - Unique new weapons to seize power. That's why they got rid of Blarney, the future high priest of Karnak, lest he support me to enter the temple to investigate the theft of the God's Iron; that's why they framed me Murder the thinker, take the opportunity to get rid of me. It's too far-reaching, Nefiri! But I'm not sure I'm right, and I'm sure these assumptions are all true." She led him along the path around the lake. It was a scorching afternoon, and the farmers were taking naps under the shade of trees or in thatched huts. Nefiri walked to the bank and knelt down, picked a lotus flower that was about to bloom, and stuck it in her hair.A silvery round-bellied fish jumped out of the water and disappeared under the golden ripples. Nefiri followed into the waves.The soaked linen dress clung to her body.Make the curve come to the fore.She dived into the water, laughed heartily, swam freely, and imitated the carp in front to swim left and right with her hands.After getting out of the water, the fragrance on her body became even stronger. "Aren't you coming with me?" The feeling of watching her was so enjoyable that Pazar was momentarily dumbfounded.Then he took off the loincloth, and she took off her dress.Two naked bodies intertwined and slowly slid into a papyrus bush, where they lost themselves in the joy of making love. * * * Pazar strongly opposed Nefiri's approach.What good can the Chief Physician, Nai Bameng, do if he seeks her?A trap must have been set for revenge. But Nefiri survived under the protection of Kem and Baboon.The baboons also entered Nabamon's garden, and if the Chief Physician had evil thoughts, it would fight back in the most brutal way. But Nefiri was far from frightened, and was delighted to learn of the plans of her staunchest foe.Despite Pazar's persuasion, she agreed to Nebamon's condition: a one-on-one negotiation with him. After passing through the gate guarded by the porter, she entered a path of strange willows.I saw thick and mixed branches of weeping willows along the road, strange willows.The fruit covered with hairs, must be picked in the morning dew, and then dried in the sun before eating, very sweet taste, strange willow is used to make the famous coffin... like the coffin of Osiris... …and clubs to deal with enemies lurking in the shadows.Due to the eerily quiet place in the vulgar mansion, Nefiri immediately regretted not carrying such a stick with her. There is no gardener, no water bearer, no servants... There is no one around the luxury villa.Nefiri stepped over the threshold hesitantly.There is a cool breeze in the spacious reception room, and there are only a few lamps shining on it, and the light is dim. "Here I am," she said aloud. There was no answer, and the whole house appeared to be empty.Will Nabamun forget their agreement and go back to the city?Full of doubts, she walked into the private bedroom again. In a room decorated with murals depicting teals flapping their wings and egrets perching, the Chief Physician lay on his back in a deep sleep on a large bed.His cheeks were thin and his breathing was short and irregular. "I'm coming." Nefiri said softly again. Nabamun just woke up, he rubbed his eyes in disbelief, and sat up. "How dare you...I can't believe it!" "Are you really that scary?" He stared intently at the light figure in front of him, and said: "I used to be. I always hope that Pazar will disappear, and you will also be devastated. Knowing that you are living a happy life makes me extremely painful, because I want you to kneel down." In front of my eyes, begging toil. Your happiness and sweetness make me unable to be happy. Why can't I attract you? There are so many people who are fascinated by me! But you are different from them." Nebamun has aged a lot, and his once magnetic and mesmerizing languid voice now trembles slightly. "What's wrong with you?" Nabamun didn't answer, but changed the subject and said, "I'm such a poor master. Would you like to try the pyramid cake filled with date jam?" "I'm not a foodie." "But you love life, and for life, you are willing to dedicate yourself unreservedly! We could have been an admirable couple. Pazar is not good enough for you. You also know that he, the elder of the gate hall, should be Before long, the riches will slip from your hands." "Is wealth so important?" "A poor doctor cannot improve." "But does your wealth save you from pain?" "What I have is a hemangioma." Nebamon sighed. "It's not incurable. To ease the pain, I suggest you take the sap from the fig tree in early spring, before it bears fruit." The Chief Physician nodded in approval and said, "A very good prescription. Your knowledge of medicine is indeed very thorough." "Surgery is still unavoidable. I will cut open the affected area with a sharp reed, heat it with fire to remove the tumor, and then cauterize it with a lancet." "If my body can take it, you're doing the right thing." "You have weakened to this point?" "My days are numbered, that's why I dismissed my cronies and servants. All the people bored me. There must be chaos in the palace now, and there is no one to call the shots without me. Those fools who obeyed my orders must have It's all at a loss. It's sad and ridiculous...but I'm glad to see you again before I die." "Let me help you auscultate?" "As you please." She listened carefully to his weak, irregular heartbeat. Nebamun was right, he was indeed very ill.He lay still, breathing in the scent of Nefiri, enjoying the touch of her hand on his skin, the softness of her ear against his chest.If he could stop this moment, even if he had to give everything, he would be willing.However, he has no such chance anymore, beside the scales of the final judgment, the devouring demons are waiting for him. After auscultating, Nefiri asked, "Who is treating you?" "Myself, the most distinguished chief physician in the kingdom of Egypt!" "How did you treat it?" "Using self-contempt." Nebamon smiled wryly, "Nefeli, I hate myself because I can't make you love me. My life is a series of successes, lies and mean things, but I Without you, without that passion that might have attracted you. And now I, too, will die alone." "I can't abandon you." "Don't hesitate anymore, seize this opportunity! If I recover, I will become a beast again, and I will do everything possible to get rid of Pazar to capture your heart." "Patients need treatment." Nefiri was firm. "Will you be my doctor?" "There are still many good doctors in Memphis." "All I want is you. No one else." "Stop being childish." Nebamun looked at her.Asked with a desperate affection: "Would you love me without Pazar?" "You know my answer." "Then please tell a lie for me once!" "Your servants will be back tonight. I will order them to prepare a light meal." Nebamon sat up and said, "I swear to you, I have absolutely no part in any of the plots your husband speaks about. I know nothing about the killing of Blarney, the death of the ex-soldiers, or the plot of General Asher. My only purpose is to put Pazar in prison and force you to marry me. I will never marry anyone else in my life." "Since you know it's impossible, why insist on it?" "I firmly believe that the wind will always turn - the sky!"
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