Chapter 388: The Princess Who Refused to Marry 56
There are many vassal states, and it is a banquet to celebrate the harvest, so naturally there will be gifts from time to time to win the favor of the pharaoh, and the tax will be less next year.
Elephants, lions, crocodiles, peacocks, parrots, flowers, birds, fish, insects, and queens all came as tribute.
It can also be cloth, jewelry, gold jewelry.
What was sent this time? Nackhardt was a little curious when he saw the two maids holding the plates, which were covered with gold lids, and could not see what was inside.
A picture opened next to "Whoa~" is a whale drawn on linen.
"Not long ago, the fishermen caught a huge whale...... "The messenger said to the picture, describing the huge whale. How the fishermen fight, how the whales almost swallow and overturn the fishing boats, and the various legends of the whales.
Everyone doesn't know about whales in the sea, and they all listen,
The messenger respectfully said, "This is one of its teeth!" ”
Gesturingly, softly and nobly, he motioned for a lid to open, and inside was a beast fang, about the size of a human head, as if magnified many times.
Nackhat looked curiously at the fangs on the plate, and when he wanted to reach for it, the prince ordered someone to pick it up and show it to everyone.
A slave stepped forward and held his teeth high with his hands held high for everyone to see.
Such a big tooth was in the whale's mouth, and everyone was amazed.
The messenger continued: "The whole whale skull will be brought in the near future and presented to His Majesty Pharaoh. In addition......" hand pointed to another plate a little hypocritically.
When the golden lid was opened, inside was a piece of meat roasted golden brown and drizzled with honey. I don't know what spices to use, but the aroma overflows in the temple, covering up all the food, even the strong smoked spices.
Xining and the crown prince immediately looked at each other, and both of them understood...... It's coming, it's finally here......
"This is whale meat cooked from dozens of spices and seasonings, because the weather is hot, after we get the whale meat, we ice it with well water, drive for five days and five nights, and when we arrive, we cut off the meat outside, and only get this piece of meat, as fresh as if it had just been caught." The messenger respectfully asked the maid to bring the plate of meat to Pharaoh.
The prince immediately signaled, and a person in charge of drug testing came up with a silver needle, and after the needle was inserted, it was pulled out, and the silver needle did not change color, so he nodded to the prince and retreated.
The meat is not poisonous, but it always feels like there is something wrong in Xining! Such a palm-sized piece of meat, only the size of a steak, can be eaten by Nackhat in one meal.
This piece of meat is not poisonous, I am sorry for the tragic death of the whale, the journey of five days and five nights, such a good opportunity at this time.
Could it be that they are using a special poison that cannot be detected by a silver needle?
Mo Ming: "Nonsense, silver only reacts to sulfides, and purified arsenic can't be detected with silver needles." ”
Xining: "Is this piece of meat poisonous?" ”
Mo Ming: "Ten tragic deaths." ”
Xining ...... "Excuse me, please go, don't send it!" ”
"Your Majesty Pharaoh, please, use it while it's hot." The tribute-paying messenger was bent over, respectful and humble, with a flattering smile on his face.
No, Pharaoh can't be allowed to eat it, but there is no evidence that the meat is poisonous, and the meat is so roasted that Nackhat, a foodie who can't walk when he sees a chilled melon, is even more appreciative.
Xining deliberately coquettish: "Father, can you give me this piece of meat to eat?" My appetite has never been good, so I want to eat! ”
Xining glanced at the prince, of course the prince understood, but this matter is difficult to do, so many people are watching, and they can't shout in public, this meat is poisonous, don't eat it!
The prince thought for a while: "Father, the eleventh sister has always had a bad appetite, so why don't you give her the meat." As long as Nackhardt agreed, Eleven Sister could order the meat to be served and "eaten slowly".
I don't know what the meat is grilled with, it's too fragrant. Looking at the aromatic roast meat, the honey glowing amber and shiny on the meat, Nakhart swallowed: "Okay, I'll take a bite, and the rest is yours." ”
Half of you come, half of me!
To be able to save a mouthful in your mouth is already a great grace. But now is not the time to move the fatherly love of the 24-year-old father, and this piece of meat can't let Nackhat eat anything, even if it's not poisonous, he can't take this risk.
The prince looked at the envoy carefully, but the envoy stood there with an unchanged face, still waiting respectfully.
These people must be very bold, and they can't see any tricks just by staring.
Nackhat couldn't hold back, and reached out to get the knife that was placed next to the meat to cut the meat......
Xining's eyes lit up suddenly, and at the same time, the prince also understood.
"Slow ......" and "Father......" both coincidentally stopped Nackhardt.
Nackhart was stunned for a moment, holding a small cleaver with a gem-encrusted hilt.
The crown prince took the first step and said, "Father, I'll help you cut it." ”
Xining immediately followed: "Yes, let the eldest brother cut, eldest brother, you have to leave me a big one." ”
Nackhat suddenly laughed and shook his head helplessly: "Do you have a good appetite, okay!" ”
It's a good dad, although it's a big deal.
The prince took the knife quietly, and Xining saw a barely imperceptible discoloration flash through the messenger's eyes.
The prince was holding a knife, but he breathed a sigh of relief, and saw Xining signaling to him...... I see......
"Bring the plates!" The crown prince ordered.
Another plate was served, but the prince did not cut the meat with his own hands, but took the plate and placed the knife in the plate.
"What is this?" Nackhart was stunned.
"Guard!" As soon as the prince waved his hand, he immediately ran up to three or four pharaoh's personal guards.
The prince pointed to the envoy of the tribute: "Tie up!" ”
One of the guards immediately untied the hemp rope hanging from his waist and neatly tied the messenger.
Xining stood up and looked at the knife on the plate: "Come on, use this knife to cut the meat." ”
He also instructed: "Don't touch the blade, cut it small, otherwise it will be difficult to plug." ”
When a slave comes forward, he is not stupid and can hear what he means. With a slight tremor in his hand, he began to cut the meat.
The envoy was tied up with five flowers, and his face was surprised: "His Royal Highness the Prince, His Royal Highness the Princess, what do you mean?" ”
The prince saw that he had already cut a few pieces, so he ordered: "Okay, feed him!" ”
The guard was about to go up and open the messenger's mouth, but the messenger laughed.
The messenger smiled contemptuously: "No, I'll eat it myself!" ”
The prince nodded: "Untie the rope and let him eat it all." ”
It is best to eat by yourself, and the guards, who obey the order, escort the messenger, retreat to the side, and let the messenger eat the meat in one bite.
There was still residue left in the plate, which was tested with a silver needle, and the silver needle was still not blackened.
Everyone watched as if they were watching a good show, and the messenger ate the meat leisurely and contentedly.
The prince's face was a little unbearable, and he looked at the eleventh princess. But the eleventh princess still sat there, watching the messenger eat like a play, as if nothing had anything to do with her.
Yes, they are all descendants of God, and they can't do anything too much! That is, the meat of the tribute was eaten by the messengers, so what?
Thinking of this, the prince's face thickened suddenly, and he also sat there, watching the messenger perform.