Chapter 349 The Princess who refused to marry 18
The prisoners were executed for killing nobles.
This man went to steal, but he was discovered unexpectedly. In panic, he pushed the nobleman down. The nobleman's head hit a hard object and died.
When the man was brought up, his son cried and hugged the condemned man.
As soon as he saw the familiar face and burly figure of the condemned prisoner, Xi Ning vaguely knew who this person was. And the 9-year-old son holding his pillar-like thighs will be Akhenaten, the future commander of his eldest brother's army.
Sure enough, when Nakhat saw the death row prisoner's tall body and chestnut flesh, he couldn't help but feel a little in love with him, and asked him about the charges in detail.
The prisoners made a living by working as porters on the docks, and they had a lot of strength. Because one of his two sons was sick, he had no money for treatment, and he couldn't borrow money, so he was desperate and took the risk. Unfortunately, the first time I went to steal, I was caught. He pushed down a nobleman with royal blood and fell to his death. The son still died of illness and committed a capital crime.
Xining rolled his eyes. With his body like this, he stood out wherever he went. He could be a thief, but he could have been a robber. If he becomes a robber, the noble will be afraid and give him the money, so there won't be so much trouble.
As long as it doesn't cause death, even ordinary nobles, the Pharaoh can find ways to pardon them, or at worst, cut out their tongues and become slaves in the palace.
Now if he wants to die, this nobleman has some royal blood, so he must die.
Nakhat thought the same way and stared angrily: "If you are short of money, why don't you come to the officials to serve as soldiers?"
Someone next to me warned with sincerity that not just anyone can become a soldier at any time, but civilians who want to be soldiers must also have no criminal records within three generations, no inappropriate remarks, and many other restrictions.
Nakhat said solemnly: "Write down that any civilian who is short of money can go to the officials and ask to be a soldier. Those who are in poor health can be sent to the front line, and those who are in good health can be recommended as city defenders and guards."
The historian next to him immediately used a quill dipped in ink to write down quickly on the papyrus. Pharaoh is God, and God’s words are law.
Xining knew that this prisoner would definitely die. In the previous plot, Nakhat took in his son Akhenaten. Akhenaten studied hard in the palace, and later became the commander of Amenhotep's army, unable to defeat even the powerful second prince.
The ending was that the third prince led all the soldiers and horses to raid the military camp. Akhenaten fought against dozens of people alone before he was captured and beheaded in front of his master.
Xi Ning couldn't help but feel a pain in her heart, and her heart ached with pain. He quickly tried his best to suppress it and forcefully got rid of the feeling of body master. This body owner doesn't care about playing a good hand of cards, but he still feels distressed all the time. I feel sorry for this, I feel sorry for that, I feel sorry for that, so just let it all go.
It’s not enough to take it all in. My body can’t bear it. Look at Akhenaten's father, he was so big. However, Akhenaten ate well, drank well, and exercised well in the palace. From now on, his muscles will become stronger and his martial arts will be superb. He alone could not stand the night when the body master went to the front line.
No matter how hard Akhenaten restrained himself, the body owner was still lying in the military tent unable to move.
The third prince's half-dead look made the third prince extremely embarrassed. He didn't care whether he was talented or not, so he cut him off with a "click". If Akhenaten was still alive, the third prince might not be able to kill the second prince when he brought his master back to the palace.
Xining said softly: "Father, since the prisoner cannot be saved, it seems that his son is in good health..."
Nakhat's eyes lit up and he looked at Akhenaten: "Is he your son?"
"Yes!" The condemned prisoner knelt there with his head lowered and his whole body trembling. Akhenaten had been pulled away, and he was kneeling next to him, crying with his face full of tears.
Nakhat winked, and the official next to him immediately asked someone to pull up Akhenaten. "How old is he?" Nakhat asked majestically.
Knowing that this child, who was as tall as a 13-year-old child, was only 9 years old, Nakhat became interested. In any dynasty, those who advocate military force will regard tall and majestic talents as their talents. Such a physique with such well-proportioned muscles is rare in the whole country. Look at these strong muscles, probably only the Nubians who have been chasing antelopes on the grasslands holding crude spears.
Xi Ning said first from the side: "The princes seem to be in need of a suitable companion."
This played into Nakhat's hands, so he said: "Killing a noble is an unpardonable crime. I cannot forgive your sin, but I can take care of your son. Your son will go to the palace to accompany the princes and learn martial arts and calligraphy with them. Are you willing?”
Upon hearing this, the condemned prisoner immediately pressed his forehead to the ground. This time, his whole body trembled not because of the power of the Pharaoh, but because of his excitement: "Great Pharaoh, your god-like brilliance shines on my son. Thank you for your mercy. I am willing to die. Guarding your tomb, may my humble soul block anyone who tries to disturb the pharaoh’s peace.”
Willing to be mummified after death and placed in the tomb of the pharaoh.
Nakhat suddenly felt happy, thought for a while and announced: "Give him the name Akhenaten. The prisoner will be exempted from hanging and given poison." As a guard guarding the tomb, he did not want the body to be hung on a pole for everyone to see.
The minister who was about to remonstrate looked at the little princess sadly. He had also thought of this idea, but why did he get the chance to do so before the little princess? Look how happy the Pharaoh is. There is an extra person guarding the tomb, and he has named his son.
The condemned man was untied and knelt there, thanking Pharaoh for his mercy. Granting a name is a great grace. From now on, his son will enter the palace and will definitely no longer be a commoner.
"Father, please go back to the palace." Xining subconsciously did not want Akhenaten to be too sad, so he added: "You and your son say goodbye for the last time. Don't worry, my father will definitely take good care of Akhenaten." ”
"It's Princess Sulita." The official reminded.
So the death row prisoner thanked Princess Sulita again.
"Dad, dad~" Akhenaten cried and rushed over, hugging his father's burly body tightly.
Xining had already raised his hand and asked the slave carrying the sedan to lift the sedan and leave. It's better not to let the body owner see such a tragic difference between life and death. She doesn't want to have another angina pectoris.
When the condemned prisoner picked up the bowl with the poison, Akhenaten had already been taken away, looking back crying as he walked away.
"Go and serve His Majesty and Your Highnesses well." The condemned prisoner looked at the child's retreating back and drank the poison with a smile. What he does is for the children. Now that the children have a better future, he is willing to die a hundred times.
I am very grateful to God for taking care of his son...
At this time, Xining was extremely tired and leaned on the chair, turning into a puddle of mud. Du Ya quickly wiped the sweat from her neck and arms with a hand towel soaked in well water, and handed her honey water.
After drinking the honey water, Xining felt something in a daze, and the body owner seemed very happy.
Don't be too happy, the pharaoh and the prince are still thinking about making the owner the queen. If you want to make the four princes give up and get the best results, there is a long way to go.
(End of chapter)