Legend of Ishi

Forced to survive, Inanna was forced to repeat the old trick that evening. Luca, who was on guard at night, opened his eyes wide, not daring to miss a moment.But there was no golden light or oracle in any myths and legends, he only knew that water droplets appeared out of thin air on that strange thin layer, and then slowly flowed into the crock.

The next day, with two dark circles under his eyes, he truthfully reported the matter to the prince, presented the thin thing by the way, and summoned Inanna to confront him.

Inanna lost her shoes, and the desert under the scorching sun was as hot as a charcoal stove, which would scald the soles of people's feet. Luca let her ride a camel out of inexplicable awe. Yes, you can bring it to the prince to answer.

When she packed the sleeping blanket and went into the tent, she saw the prince holding the film, raising his hands above his head, looking intently at it. Inanna's face twitched, and she silently knelt aside and waited for questions.

Sure enough, the prince asked her, "What is this?"

His hand stretched out in front of her eyes, palm spread out, the thing lay quietly on his palm, the morning sun came in, and the golden light reflected on the film was really beautiful, really like a miracle from heaven.

Inanna thought quickly, trying to come up with a reasonable explanation.To be honest, I definitely can't tell them. Could it be that it was a man who put it on that thing?Doesn't this let the prince know that what they drank this morning was the bath water from the man's place?

She couldn't help but glanced over the prince's groin, but unfortunately the robe was thick and she couldn't see the clue.

With an idea, she turned to the direction of the sun, knelt down deeply, then pointed to the clothes on her body, and said "woo woo" as if eagerly explaining.

Seeing her appearance, the prince guessed: "You said this is a miracle of the sun god? Is it the heavenly clothes on the god?"

Inanna wished that the prince could justify himself, and since he thought so, she just nodded desperately.

It's just that she didn't expect the prince to be so precious. She only heard him discuss with General Hazas: "According to the map, we will reach the last oasis in two days. Such precious things should be properly stored. After I ask Teacher Rabalu to confirm that there is no problem, I will take it back and present it to my father."

Inanna twitched again when she heard this. As a prince, she presented a condom to her father. Was it to remind her father not to sow seeds everywhere and threaten her status as the only heir?

Of course, Inanna couldn't tell the truth, she couldn't even speak.

When Inanna rode on the camel again, she reached into her duffel bag casually, took out her pocket knife and the few remaining condoms, and wrapped them tightly in her belt.

Sure enough, when he rested next time, Luca untied her little bag and sent it to the prince's tent, and never took it out again.

Inanna knew that after losing those shoes, she had lost a coat, a pair of trousers, a vest, and underwear, and thought of several men's hands inspecting her clothes that had not been washed for a long time and might be smelly. , She couldn't even care about being sad, so she had to cover her face with a sunshade wrapping cloth, desperate to see people.

Because of the shame of the Chinese people inherited from etiquette and morality, Luca found that Inanna had a lot of peace on the rest of the road. He couldn't help secretly wondering if the female slave had figured it out?

But there are indeed wise men in this world. When Inanna saw Master Rabaru in the Lebanese forest, even if she was not intimidated by his white beard, she was attracted by his pair of old and wise eyes.

She was not the only one who lost her composure. The majestic and indifferent prince seemed to have met a child of a relative. He excitedly stepped forward to support the old man. The two sat on the chair made of tree stumps in the wooden house and greeted warmly: "Teacher , I haven’t seen you for a long time. I know that you are writing the "Book of Truth", so I dare not disturb you hastily, but you chose to settle in this wild place, and I am very worried."

Rabalu stroked his beard and smiled: "Izmi, if I pursue the truth, it will be the same everywhere. If you miss the teacher, the distance is not a problem. Aren't you here now?"

Inanna slandered that the old man was chattering, and was reluctantly pushed into the room by Luca, who also opened a hard and beautiful box made of cedar in his hand, and placed it in front of Master Rabalou.

"This is?" Rabalu looked up at the thin thing in the box and asked Izmi.

The prince pointed to Inanna standing in front of him and said: "This is the slave I caught in the canyon where the Red River flows. She is not like anyone from our country or the Great Green Sea. Treasures conjured from water in the desert. Teacher, you told me about the legend of the easternmost country in the early years, and I guess that this slave and the contents of this box are related to the mysterious kingdom in the east.”

Rabaru carefully looked at Inanna and the contents of the box, and then answered cautiously: "I traveled eastward from the Sinai Peninsula, crossed the boundless desert (the Arabian Desert), and went to Harappa. China, this is the farthest place I have ever been. Further east, there are only two roads, one is a rare mountain in the world, and the other is a natural danger of poisonous ants, insects and snakes. I can only give up, everything is listening. Scholars from the Lapa country reported it. If seeing is believing, I am afraid my judgment is not enough to be accepted.”

Rabalou thought for a while, then turned to Inanna and said, "I'll ask you a few questions. Since you can't speak, you can nod or shake your head. Are you from the easternmost country? It's even bigger than Harappa country. Far?"

Inanna doesn't know what kind of country Harappa is, and even Brahmanism has not sprouted in India now!But China is indeed located in East Asia, near the Pacific Ocean, she is right to nod.

Rabalou asked again: "Why did you come here?"

It is really difficult to explain this clearly, because Inanna didn't know it herself, so she looked at the old man in front of her with full eyes. Going to a place where you may never go back in this life, I am afraid that this girl did not volunteer to be a slave."

Inanna thought about the brand mark on her back, and suddenly felt that she had met a bosom friend, but she didn't dare to show the slightest joy, lest the prince would deal with her.

Master Rabalu immediately asked the last question: "Is this a divine object?"

Inanna hesitated for a moment and nodded, but made a gesture, pinched her throat and pointed to the box, indicating that only when there was a shortage of water, the spirit would appear. The prince also nodded: "Since I left the desert, this god has no effect anymore. I gave up the idea of ​​dedicating it to my father."

"Prudence is the most important thing," Master Rabalu praised: "Izmi, you have to remember that you are the son of the king after all, the etiquette of the monarch and his subjects must be kept, and the relationship between father and son must also be maintained. This is the long-term way."

Izmi also knew that what Master Rabalu said was right, but when he thought of the rude, tyrannical and lustful father, he felt disgusted. His reaction fell into the eyes of Master Rabalu, and he knew that he was involved in politics Not mature enough yet.But this is not a bad thing. If Izmi learns to flatter his father one day, he will be suspected instead.

He didn't give any advice, because Izmi was not ready for the fire, and preaching was the most useless. Rabaru asked instead: "Why do you travel far this time? Apart from the few years of practicing with me, I remember that you have already arranged for me in various countries. Spies, almost no longer put themselves in danger."

"That's the queen mother's request. I'm her only son, and I can't stay out of her sight all the time. The king can't comfort her heart. As a son, I have to comfort her from time to time," Izmi skipped Without mentioning it, he said bluntly: "A few months ago, Mi Dawen was sent by his father as an envoy to Egypt to congratulate Memphis on his enthronement."

Rabaru understood: "The age is quite the same. It seems that the king wants Princess Midaven to sit on the throne of the Egyptian princess. From then on, there is one less enemy and one more ally across the Great Green Sea. King Memphis is well-known in all countries. The Young King, is also a good match for Princess Midaven."

"Good fate..." Izmi played with the word, and couldn't help feeling a little sad: "Teacher, Midawin has been missing for a long time."

"This..." Master Labalu stood up in surprise, and walked to the window: "This is wrong, Egypt cannot be unfavorable to Princess Midavan, since the sinner Da Yili killed the Egyptian king, although Nubi You are right, but Egypt is only asserting its rights now, but it cannot turn against it. The power of the Egyptian temple is extremely powerful, and it can almost rival the Pharaoh. Disrespect Princess Midavan."

Prince Izmi agreed deeply: "Teacher, it is precisely because this matter is so strange that I have to investigate it myself. To tell you the truth, our country has also sent envoys several times to send letters of credence to Egypt to inquire about the identity of Midavan. Whereabouts. But Egypt’s response is that Midawin has already left Egypt, the number of inquiries has increased, and Egypt’s attitude has begun to be contemptuous and displeased. As an elder brother, I must do my best to find my sister back.”

Izmi has been a well-informed, gentle and prudent young man since he was a child, which is why Master Rabalu took him in as a disciple when he rescued him in the Red River. Izmi has never let him down for a long time, and such a future The monarch will be a great blessing to the many countries of Bitai.

Rabaru was quite relieved: "Izmi, you must do your best to go here, but I watched the stars at night, and Venus has faintly risen. I am afraid that there will be twists and turns in the road ahead. For the sake of the people, it is better to avoid it."

Regarding state affairs, Izmi has his own ideas. Master Rabalu is a scholar, and he often thinks about peace and charity.But Bitaido, an iron-blooded nation that maintains a standing army of 30 and gallops on horseback, is never afraid of fighting with people, and such a major event is decided by King Bitaido, and Izmi can only be obedient .

But he still promised to reassure the teacher: "Teacher, since Venus rises, Goddess Ishtar will bless our country."