Up and down the sacrificial platform, whether common people or nobles, what they worship is balance.
But the problem is...
Poliboma and Oyer knew that the praises from others were "forced to have no choice", but only Tsipoche was dedicated and pious.
And now, there seems to be one more person in this balanced line of faith——
Princess Mondaya!
When she said the words "You should praise balance" in front of everyone, the two of them felt a sense of paralysis spread throughout their bodies, their heartbeats accelerated, and their heads became dizzy.
Just like when Lao Wang next door came to his home and drank and had fun with his neighbors, after three rounds of drinking...
The neighbor looked at his wife and said, "My wife is the most beautiful woman in the world."
Lao Wang next door agreed: "Yes, she is really beautiful!"
This is an extremely subtle feeling.
At first glance, there are no obvious clues.
But if you think about it deeply, it’s very scary.
Poliboma and Oyer looked shocked, their bodies were trembling involuntarily, and they were howling in their hearts——
Qiboche, how dare you, how dare you!
The high priest in front of them didn't feel anything was wrong.
A few businessmen who were as lowly as dogs had accidentally won the favor and favor of Her Royal Highness the Princess. Naturally, they were frightened and flattered.
"You two, didn't you hear what I said?"
With a scolding.
The two of them suddenly woke up, stumbled to Qi Boche's side, followed his example, and knelt down to the princess in front of them, "Praise you, Your Highness!"
Mundaya smiled at them again and said something.
However, their heads were buzzing and they couldn't hear the words clearly. Only Qi Boche was helping to deal with it.
I don't know how long it took.
Snap!
Snap!
Qi Boche slapped their cheeks and called their souls back.
But they still looked funny, "Your Highness, Princess..."
"The princess has left!" Qi Boche said angrily, "We should go back and prepare tomorrow's tribute."
The noble figure of the princess and the high priest was no longer visible around her.
There was an additional middle-aged man and the waiter who had led them the way before.
The middle-aged man is the director of the temple and is responsible for the logistics and sundries. Therefore, his family is single-handedly responsible for the tribute business.
For example, the young waiter is also a junior among his relatives.
But now, his face showed resentment, but he couldn't show it. He tried his best to restrain himself and took out the parchment he had prepared: "This is a contract. It is signed once every six months. There are three contracts a year. If you dare to use the gift as tribute,
Substantiating a good thing is a serious crime, and no one can protect you!"
The city-state alliance divided the year into 18 months, and a month had 20 days, which happened to be 360 days.
Polypoma took the contract and took a look at it, his face suddenly turned red.
All the merchants in the city knew that offering tribute to the sacrificial temple was a lucrative business, but that was a business that ordinary people could not touch.
Now that I see the purchasing items, I realize how rich it is.
Even if Terkant had robbed him of the hoarded goods earlier, this contract could make up for all the losses as long as he worked hard for half a year.
After signing, the temple leader left.
Only the waiter sent them off with an ugly face, still complaining: "Your tribute is nothing special, how can it win the princess's favor?"
"I've been harmed so much by you. I shouldn't have agreed to let you come in the first place..."
His voice became softer and softer as he spoke, and he was no longer the arrogant person he was before.
Because the matter is a foregone conclusion, not even the director of the temple can be changed.
Who doesn’t know that Mundaya is Tzozomok’s favorite granddaughter?
Even the three princes would not interfere with the matters she decided.
Qiboche had already adjusted his mood, listened to the waiter's words, and gave Oyer a look to indicate.
Oyer acted cleverly and quickly took out another gem that was more expensive than when we met this morning. He gave it to the waiter and said respectfully: "Sir, we have this opportunity only because of your care!"
"Sir, please rest assured. We know that you have been wronged, and we will definitely compensate you! If you have any orders from now on, just give them, and we will do our best."
Get a palm-sized gemstone, which is very valuable.
The waiter was stunned, and the clouds in his mind seemed to disappear instantly.
He could only get some dregs of money from defrauding merchants of their money for the head of the temple, but today he received two pieces of valuable gemstones in a row, which was enough to cover his year's harvest.
So, what else is there to be dissatisfied with?
The waiter's face turned rosy again, and he patted Oyer on the shoulder: "No wonder you are favored by the princess, it's just that you are different from other merchants."
Oyer smiled naively and continued to compliment: "Sir, how about I invite you to have a drink later? I know a tequila specially made in a tavern. After one sip, the sweet taste will penetrate your heart."
The waiter was looking forward to it, "But I still have to be on duty, so why not wait until nightfall."
Oyer, Poliboma, and Qipoche looked at each other, and then obeyed: "Okay, I will arrange a sedan to pick you up under the tower after nightfall, and I will ensure that you are satisfied."
At this point, the waiter was completely overwhelmed by happiness.
sedan chair?
Isn't that a seat reserved only for nobles?
I can be considered a little noble now!
Went to the foot of the tower and said goodbye to the waiter.
The group of people hurriedly returned to the urban area.
On the way, the three of them said nothing, only suppressing their excitement and curiosity while speeding up their return.
He only waited to return to the house and drove away the accompanying servants.
Oyer couldn't bear it any longer: "We just took over the tribute business? We've made a fortune, we've made a fortune!"
"I just took a look at the contract. The purchase price of each tribute item is several times the market price!"
"And there is no need to run around here and there. If you send tribute every day, you will have money in your pocket."
Poliboma also looked sad, but when he returned all the way, he was already sober: "Oyer, don't forget our mission, we won't stay here long."
Oyer's face fell instantly.
Polypoma comforted him: "This business is not something that ordinary merchants like us can get involved in. It's just a short-term repayment. Over time, it will definitely arouse people's jealousy."
"A Telcante can humiliate us at will, but his brother is not even qualified to set foot in the sacrificial temple."
"If the nobles at the sacrificial temple want to attack us, who do you think can protect us?"
"The status of Her Royal Highness the Princess is too high. If you stand on a high tower, can you still see the faces of people on the ground clearly?"
Qi Boqie remained silent, asking them to give up this so-called way of making money.
Oyer smiled bitterly for a long time, and finally lost his temper: "I know these truths, but I just don't want to do it."
Seeing that his mood had calmed down, Poliboma returned to the subject: "Sir, how did you convince the princess?"
Qi Boqie smiled and said: "It wasn't me who convinced her, but my lord Jingliang..."
He told how the two met.
The coincidence here also amazed the two of them——
"Princess actually truly believes in balance?"
"But why, I don't understand!"
"She is also a member of the royal family. She has enjoyed everything in the world since she was born, but she truly loves Nakoa and wants to escape from the royal capital?"
In fact, more than two people can't understand it.
Qiboche was also thinking on the way back... The princess doesn't seem to be the kind of person who is naturally stupid and stupid, so why would she be willing to give up everything?
Finally he came to the answer——
"So, this is my Lord's balanced guidance!"
"Princess Mundaya may have been chosen by our lord Kung Fu, just like Mr. Quiztitco, she is favored by the gods!"
"As I said, the princess is the guidance given to us by Qing Dynasty, and we are the guidance given by Qing Dynasty to the princess!"
"Doesn't this coincide with the path of balance? If the world moves towards balance, balance will also move towards the world!"
"We and the princess came to each other!"
The words fell.
The two of them were silent, unable to think of a rebuttal. They could only silently praise the name of the true God in shock.
Even for Oyer, the balance of faith is more balanced.
After a moment of silence, a new problem loomed before us——
"Rescuing the father and son is already very difficult."
"Sir, how can we help the princess escape and even make a pilgrimage to Nakmah City?"
Qi Boqie said: "This is also the reason why I asked the princess to obtain tribute business for us. The prince's delegation will set off in five days, and we must make a plan within five days."
"As for Keya and his son, they will be released today!"
"Today?" The two of them were puzzled.
Qi Boche nodded fiercely and said: "Yes, today!"
"Previously, the princess wanted to promote good things with Keya, which was never allowed. But if she could relent, just seek a way out for Keya and let him out of the city, her father's attitude might be relaxed."
Oyer said: "The seventeenth prince is not a fool. Wouldn't he become suspicious because of the change in the princess's attitude?"
But Qi Boqie smiled and said nothing.
Poliboma suddenly understood: "No! If I were his father, letting Keya and his son go is the best choice. Because leaving the city, the princess's thoughts are cut off, and he no longer has to worry about it.
The princess threatens you with death!"
"On the contrary, the seventeenth prince can send people to kill the father and son after letting them out of the city to avoid future troubles!"
Oyer was frightened and cursed angrily: "These royal dignitaries should all be judged!"
Hearing this, Chiboche and Poliboma looked at each other and smiled.
Oyer himself did not realize it, but he had already moved towards balance.
At the same time, with Poliboma's explanation, Oyer also had a clear understanding of the arrangement: "So, sir, we are going to rescue three people outside the city? Fight with the palace guards?"
Qiboche shook his head: "Even if we hire killers, we will never be able to defeat them!"
"Then how to rescue these three father and son?"
"The father and son will definitely go all the way north and return to Kema, the hill city, once they are alive!"
"Mundaya's father also knows their origins and will send out pursuers and fast-footed messengers to inform the cities along the way to arrest these three people and then put them to death."
"So, Oyer."
Qi Boche took out the sheepskin map that the three of them had used to make plans before, and said: "You should leave the city now and hide and wait outside the city!"
"And I have told Mondaya to personally send them out of the city and delay his father as much as possible at the city gate to prevent him from sending out pursuers!"
"You just need to take advantage of this opportunity to bring the father and son back to the city through the secret passage."
These words came out.
Both of them were horrified and impressed by Qi Boche's plan——
"At that time, the pursuers will only go all the way north. It is impossible to imagine that they would dare to return to the big city!"
"My lord, Master Qiboche, you are a wise man, and I am not as good as you!"
"What happens after that? How to send them out of the city again?"
Qi Boqie said: "Join the prince's mission as a slave! This is why I asked you to find out about the mission and bribe the servants and stewards of the officials!"
"At that time, you can leave the city in a grand manner and arrive at Kema City smoothly!"
"If possible, the princess will also be among these."
So far, the plan has been perfected.
The two of them were dizzy, and their hearts were filled with admiration for Qi Boche.
Later, they reviewed the route of the secret passage out of the city.
Oyer immediately set off, arrived at a vacant house in the outer city, and exited the city through a tunnel.
…
Afternoon.
Somewhere in the palace, there was the sound of smashing. Even though the people inside were angry, they still lowered their voices to prevent the shouts from spreading——
"Keya, Keya!"
"What kind of ecstasy did the slave give you?"
"You can't forget him like this? You will be the queen and the lord of the valley from now on! Do you want a slave to be your husband?"
The seventeenth prince shouted angrily, pacing back and forth in the hall, smashing the decorative utensils into pieces.
Mundaya had long been accustomed to all this. She should have remained silent, but at this moment she got angry and quarreled with her father.
Just because this is Qi Boche's instruction.
You cannot tell your expectations directly, otherwise your father will definitely become suspicious.
I had to push back and forth a few times before I became discouraged——
"Since I am the queen, who can stop me from choosing a husband?"
"If you don't want to, I'll go and ask Grandpa, the Lord of the Country!"
"How dare you!?"
Mengdaya stood up and said, "What dare I not do! I have lost the favor of the king's grandfather, and I don't have to be dominated by you! I don't want to be your tool for power!"
Who knows, "Shua'——
The father in front of Mendaya pulled out the dagger. The dark color reflected the sunlight that poured into the hall, but it gave off an extremely cold feeling.
"If this is really the case...then let's die together! My beloved daughter!"
A ferocious look appeared on his face.
Mendaya was in a daze, and all the vitality on her face had faded.
Just like what Qi Boche wanted him to pretend, his face was ashen and he had lost hope in everything!
But now, it's obviously not a disguise.
She couldn't help but take two steps back, and finally fell to the ground, looking up at this "strange and familiar" person——
"Okay! I will listen to your arrangements from now on!"
The cold voice also made the seventeenth prince suddenly stunned. He looked down at the dagger in his hand and was so frightened that he let it fall.
"Mengdaya, Mendaya, I have no intention of doing anything to you! I am your father, I gave birth to you!"
"You, you have to believe me, I am doing it for your own good!"
Mendaya did not reply, but said coldly: "I have only one request! Let the three of them, father and son, go! Get out of the city and get out of here!"
"As long as you can let me watch them leave in peace, I will obey all your arrangements!"
His father was stunned.
His anxious mood suddenly calmed down, and he turned to look at his daughter's expression carefully...
He always feels like something is wrong!
But when he looked at the ashen look on his daughter's face again, it was combined with his own gaffe just now.
She was scared and gave up!
He felt guilty in his heart, but finally nodded in agreement: "Okay! I promise you! Let them go!"
"I will send them out of the city myself! Otherwise, I don't believe you! You will kill them!"
The seventeenth prince hesitated for a moment and nodded again: "Okay, I'll let you witness it yourself! But after this incident, you can no longer have any illusions about that humble slave! Otherwise, no matter where he is hiding, I will send a killer to dig out
Bring it out of his heart!"
"You must also remember your promise. From today on, you must not disobey my orders!"
"Mengdaya, you have to know how many people want that throne, and I have sacrificed everything in the hope that you can ascend to the throne! I am your father, and I will never harm you!"
Mundaya didn't answer, closed her eyes, and even turned her head away, unwilling to smell the stinky breath that hit her face and filled her with the smell of alcohol.
She only prayed and praised in her heart——
"My Lord, I am no longer willing to sacrifice my body and soul for these people! Their sins do not deserve redemption!"
"But I would like to praise you firmly and praise you for balance——"