Chapter 35 Chapter Thirty-Five

Pazar and Nefeli braved the wind as the wind blew through the Memphis Grand Cemetery as they walked slowly toward Blarney's final resting place.Before setting off to the South, they wanted to pay their respects to their benefactor who had died so brutally and reassure him, despite their limited resources.They will still devote their lives to finding the real culprit. Around her waist Nefiri wore a sash of amethyst beads given to her by Pazar.Pazar, who is always afraid of the cold, wore a wool coat and a scarf.On the way, they met the priest who maintained the tomb and the cemetery. He was old and careful in his work. He kept the statues in the cemetery very well, and the sacrifices were often renewed. Therefore, the Memphis city government gave him a lot of money treatment.

The soul of the deceased, having received regenerative energy from the rays, took the form of a bird that had just drunk from a pool under a palm tree.The ghost walks around the chapel every day, breathing in the fragrance of flowers, and the two enjoy the bread and wine that they worshiped. In the dark, it seems that the teacher is also eating with them.The sound and shadow continued to echo around. * * * "You have to be patient." Mei Feng suggested, "It's really sad to see you leave." "Nefeli and I both want a simple and peaceful life." "But neither of you has done enough yet," Sirix said.

"Confronting fate is nothing but self-defeating." On the last night in Memphis, Pazar and Nefeli accepted the invitation of Meifeng and his wife, the dean of the double academy, to visit their home.Suffering from urticaria, Mei Feng had to follow Nefeli's advice to treat an enlarged liver and pay more attention to home hygiene.The wound on his foot was oozing more and more often. "Drink plenty of water," Nefiri said, "and ask any doctor you see in the future to prescribe diuretics. Your kidneys are fragile." "I hope that one day I will have time to take good care of myself! The state treasury keeps making requests, which must not only be dealt with immediately, but also take into account the interests of the whole."

Their conversation was suddenly interrupted by Meifeng's son.He sued his father, saying that he wanted to learn hieroglyphs to be rich like his father, but his sister stole his pen.Although what he said is true.But the younger sister was annoyed at her brother's complaint, so she rushed over and slapped him a few times, and then burst into tears.The conscientious mother Sirix hurriedly took the child away so that they would not be noisy. "Look, Pazar, we need a judge right now!" "It's not an easy case." "You don't seem to matter, and you're even satisfied!" Mei Feng was very surprised by his attitude.

"It's just the surface. Without Nefiri, I would have been overwhelmed with despair. This amnesty has shattered all hope of a judicial victory that I wanted to witness." "I'm annoyed at the thought of facing Dennis again. Without you as the elder of the gate hall, I'm afraid there will be more troubles in the future." "You have to have confidence in Prime Minister Baji, he will not be appointed casually." "I heard that he is ready to retire." "The king's decision had a great impact on him, and his health was getting worse day by day. I really don't understand why Pharaoh would do this?"

"Perhaps he believed in the virtue of generosity." "But his reputation among the people will not be improved because of this." Pazar believes, "The people are worried that his divine power has gradually weakened, and his connection with the gods is no longer close. Now that he has released criminals, he is really unworthy to be a king. " "But it is indeed a rare prosperity under his rule." "Can you understand his decision and accept it?" "Pharaoh had more vision than we do." "Before his amnesty, I thought so too."

"Start again, Pazar, the country needs you, and it needs your wife." "Actually, I'm as determined as my husband," Nefiri said apologetically. "How can I convince you?" "Restore the dignity of the judiciary." Mei Feng was speechless and just poured wine for them herself. "After I'm gone," Pazar begged. "Can you continue to track down Suti's whereabouts? Cam will support you." "I will put pressure on the judiciary. In fact, wouldn't it be more efficient for you to stay in Memphis and help me? Besides, with Nefeli's reputation, the clinic will always be full."

"I don't know anything about finances," Pazar admits. "It won't take long for you to think I'm a liability that isn't good enough." "So what are your plans?" "We want to settle in the small villages in the area west of the Thebes River." After Silix put the child to sleep, he just heard Nefili's answer when he came out, and quickly persuaded: "Give up this idea! Are you going to leave the patients here alone?" "Memphis has a lot of great doctors." "But you are my doctor, and I don't want to change."

"There is absolutely no problem between us in terms of material exchange." Meifeng said seriously, "No matter what you need, Sirix and I will try our best to help." "Thank you very much, but I can no longer hold high positions. My ideals have been shattered, and now I just want to return to peace. The earth and animals don't lie, and I hope that with the love of Nefiri, the dark The future will be less heavy." These few earnest words ended the discussion of the four of them.They began to concentrate on appreciating the beauty of gardens and flower beds, tasting delicious food, and temporarily put aside the burden of the future.

* * * "Are you all right, dear?" Denis asked his wife lazily on the cushion. "very good." "Did the doctor find anything?" "No, because I'm not sick at all." "I don't understand……" "Have you ever heard the fable about the lion and the mouse? One day, the lion caught a mouse to eat. The mouse begged the lion to let it go, saying that it was so small, how could it be full? It would be better to let it go, maybe one day it will be able to eat." Saved the life of a lion. The lion really let it go. After a few weeks, the lion was caught by a hunter with a net. The mouse bit a hole in the net. The lion was finally free and took the mouse with him escaped."

"Even elementary school children know this story." "You should have thought of this fable when you slept with Tapene." Dennis' square face tightened. "What nonsense are you talking about?" Ni Nuofa stood up suddenly, with a hint of anger in her cold arrogance, "Because your bitch mistress is like a mouse in a fable. But she is also a hunter at the same time. She can catch you, and only she can let you go. Blackmail Me! If you hadn't been unfaithful, how could you have ended up like this?" "You're exaggerating." "You're wrong. Dignity comes at a high price, and your mistress is old enough to discredit us in no time." "I'll shut her up." "You underestimate her. Better do what she asks, or we'll both be a big joke." Seeing her husband pacing up and down nervously, Ninofa said again: "You seem to have forgotten that adultery is a felony, and it should be punished by law." "I just lost control of my behavior for a while." "How many times have you lost control?" "Nonsense." "You took the noble lady to the banquet and lured the girl into bed. You are too much, Dennis, I want a divorce." "You're crazy!" "I am very normal. I want to keep our house, my personal belongings, and the real estate I already own. Since you have behaved badly, the court will order you to pay me maintenance and compensation." Dennis gritted his teeth: "This kind of joke is not funny at all." "You can figure it out later, my dear." "You have no right to ruin our lives. Don't we have many good memories too?" "You still have feelings for me?" "We've been together a long time." "It was you who broke the tacit understanding between us. Now there is only one way to divorce." "What a big news this will be!" "It's better to make news than jokes. And it's you, I'm just a victim." "It's so irrational to do this." Dennis said in a low voice, "I apologize to you, let's continue to play the loving couple." "You're embarrassing me, Dennis." "You know I definitely didn't do it on purpose. We are partners. If you ruin me, it will not do you any good. Besides, we have always run businesses without distinction. How can we be clear all of a sudden?" "I can tell the difference, because you are always dangling around, but I am working hard." "It's okay to be angry, dear. What couple doesn't fight and bicker?" "I thought we weren't like a normal couple." "Let me stop fighting, lest impulsive things go wrong. Tapene is like a mouse that loves to dig up walls, and only after hard-earned houses." "She will let you deal with it from now on." Ninofa finally calmed down a bit. "I was just going to beg you not to interfere." * * * Beifeng has already boarded the boat to Thebes, and while eating fresh grass, he is looking at the river.The little naughty monkey also jumped out of the hostess' arms and climbed to the top of the mast.On the contrary, the warrior sat obediently on Pazar's lap. He just didn't like to take a boat, and he couldn't help worrying about the long journey, but he just had to follow his master.Even if the sea is raging, it is willing to go. The process of moving was very simple. Pazar left the house and all the furniture to the elder of the next invasion door hall, but Baji thought that Ning Que was in a hurry instead of appointing a candidate.Before the old prime minister left, he paid tribute to Pazar again. In his eyes, the young judge was not wrong. Pazar carried the original mat, and Nefiri carried the medicine kit, surrounded by boxes full of bottles and jars.The companions are all businessmen who want to set up stalls in the big market of Thebes, and they all talk and brag about their goods. Pazar was only disappointed: Kaim did not come.Maybe he doesn't approve of what he's doing. "Nefiri, Nefili! Don't go!" Before Nefili could turn her head, her arm was grabbed by Sirix who was out of breath. "Kadashi...he's dead!" "It's terrible... Let's go aside and talk about it." So Pazar let North Wind get off the boat, calling out to the little rascal.Seeing that the hostess was gone, the green monkey jumped onto the shore in a hurry. "Kadashi and two foreign young lovers were poisoned to death." Silix said pantingly, "His family servants notified Kaim, who stayed at the murder scene by himself and sent someone to report to Mei. Feng’s report...so here I am! Everything is messed up, Nefiri. Your appointment as Chief Physician is valid again...you can continue to treat me in the future!" "you sure……" "Mafeng says your appointment is effective immediately. You're staying in Memphis." "We don't have a house anymore, and..." "Mei Feng found a room for you." Nefiri held her husband's hand hesitantly. "You don't have a choice," he said. The warrior suddenly let out a strange bark.Not anger, but a kind of unexpected surprise.It turned out that a two-masted ship from Eliphantine came into port.At the bow stood a long-haired young man and a graceful blonde. "Suti!" Pazar exclaimed in surprise. * * * In order to celebrate Nefili's regaining the post of Chief Physician and Suti's safe return, the Meifeng couple held a temporary trade banquet, but it was also very lively.The desert hero stood in front of everyone, telling the story of the adventure, and everyone rushed to ask for details.He told how he joined the ranks of the miners, how he went deep into the pit of hell, the betrayal of the desert police, the encounter with General Asher, how Asher was preparing to flee, and how the leopard helped him escape.The leopard smiled happily, but his eyes never left his beloved. Meifeng helped Pazar find a hut in the northern outskirts of the city as promised, and let them temporarily settle down until Nefiri was assigned to the dormitory.The couple are naturally happy to take in Su Ti and Leopard.Leopard fell asleep as soon as he went to bed, and Nefiri quietly closed the door without disturbing her.Pazar and Suti climbed onto the roof balcony together. "The wind doesn't give any warmth. In the desert, the nights are often cold." "I've been waiting for your message." "Can't send it out. If you sent me a letter, I didn't receive it. By the way, I heard it right at dinner: Nefiri really became the chief physician, and you also resigned as the elder of the door hall Position?" "Your hearing is still so good." "Were you kicked out?" "Honestly, I left voluntarily." "Are you disappointed in this world?" "Ramses issued a decree of amnesty." "All the murderers acquitted?" "That's right." "So all your judicial dreams are shattered." "The king's decision is really puzzling." "Whatever the reason, the result is what matters." Pazar stammered suddenly, "I want to confess something to you." "Very serious?" "I doubted you. I thought you betrayed me." Su Ti arched her body as if she was about to pounce. "I'm going to smash your head off, Pazar." "I deserve it, but so do you." "why?" "Because you lied." "I have a chance to have a good talk with you now. How could I tell the truth in front of that rich man Mei Feng and his lovely wife just now? I don't want to hide anything from you." "How do you tell me to believe that you didn't follow Asher? Everything before you met him should be true, and I don't believe what follows." "Asher and his men planned to slowly toss me to death. However, the desert became my ally, and the leopard was my patron saint. I once lost my fighting spirit, but our friendship saved me." Su Ti said There was a touch of emotion in the voice. "You followed the general after you were freed. What's his plan?" "He wants to go to Libya via the south." "Crafting and cunning. Any accomplices?" "There was a mutinous policeman and an experienced miner." "They died?" "The desert is very ruthless." Su Ti shrugged. "What is Asher looking for in that desolate place?" Pazar asked again. "Gold. He wants to take a great fortune and go to Eddafi to enjoy it." "You killed him, didn't you?" "He's really weak and cowardly to the extreme." "Did the leopard see it?" "Not only did she see it, but she also handed me the arrow and asked me to do it." "You buried him?" "The sand will wrap him up." "You completely deprived him of the vision of life." "Is he worth living?" "As a result, the great general cannot be pardoned..." "Asher has already been tried, and I just executed him according to the law of the desert." "You acted too hastily and recklessly." "I feel much more relaxed. At least in my dream, the face of the person who was tortured to death by Asher is no longer so hideous." "Where's the gold?" "Of course it's my trophy." "Aren't you afraid of government investigation?" "It won't be you leading anyway." "The Chief of Police will ask you. Cam is an upright, uncompromising man, and he was falsely accused of stealing gold to get his nose shot." "Isn't he one of yours?" "I have nothing now, Suti." "But I have money! It would be foolish to let such an opportunity slip by." "Gold belongs to the gods." "They don't have enough?" "You're taking too much risk." "The most difficult time is over." "Are you leaving Egypt, Suti?" "I have no such plan, and I also want to help you." "I'm the same as before, just a little judge in the countryside." Pazar smiled wryly. "You won't give up." "I can't go on anymore." "You will let your ideals be trampled on? Can you forget Blarney's death?" Pazar sighed and said helplessly: "Originally, the case of Dennis - the court session - was almost about to reveal the truth, but it's a pity ..." "Actually, although your charges have been dismissed, what about the others?" "What's the meaning?" "My pink confidant, Shabab, has the habit of keeping a diary. I believe there must be some wonderful content, which may be helpful to you." Pazar looked at his friend and changed the topic: "Before Nefiri is too busy, you should have a checkup. Such a trip may have a great impact on the body." "I'm planning to ask her to help me with my rehab." "How about the leopard?" "She is the daughter of the desert, as healthy as a scorpion. I hope she will give up on me soon." "Love..." "It's less durable than copper, and I like gold better." "You will be paid if you return the gold to the Temple of Coptos." "Don't be kidding. Think of that wagonload of gold, what reward can compare! Leopard wants to be rich. We embarked on the gold-seeking road and returned with full rewards... Is there a more wonderful miracle in the world? Since you doubt If you pass me, I will punish you severely." "I'm ready." "We disappeared together for a day or two. Go fishing in the delta. I want to see the water, soak in the water, roll in the green grasslands, and take a boat ride in the swamp." "But Nefiri is about to take office..." "I know her, she won't stop us." "What about the leopard?" "She is the most at ease when I am with you. Her dressing and wig making skills are first-rate, and she can help Nefiri get ready. Let's go back with a full boat full of fish."