Even to death, Caracara would never have thought that Kang Ju’s Queen Mother Ban Tou’er would have that kind of relationship with Liu Xin, and King Kang Ju was Liu Xin’s biological son. Therefore, as long as Ban Tou’er was in power for one day, Kang Ju would firmly
On the side of the big man, there is no question of who to choose or who not to choose.
Of course, Artaban did not know that Dawan had been destroyed, nor did he know that the envoys he sent to Kangju were driven out of Khotan with violent sticks. He did not have the leisure to learn about these situations now, because the city of Susa was
Something big happened, the bride-to-be Tatjana disappeared!
If it weren't for the purpose of asking Kang Ju for Sister Cleia as a dowry, Tatjana would have been on her way to Rome at this time. However, just this morning, when the maids were preparing to wait for Tatgina to wash up, they discovered that there was a room in the house.
Already empty, Tatjana and her personal maid Laura were nowhere to be found. Aldaban knew in his heart that Tatjana was unwilling to marry a man who was decades older than him, but he never expected that Tatjana would choose
Run away from home to escape this marriage.
At this time, Artabanus was in disarray. In the heavily guarded Parthian prince's palace, two delicate little girls escaped in full view of the public. Even he himself did not believe it, let alone Caracalla. As you can imagine
Got it, Caracalla must have thought that this was an excuse made by Artabanus because he did not want to marry his daughter. Artabanus was unable to defend himself. Even if he jumped into the Mediterranean, it would be difficult to prove his innocence.
In desperation, Artaban immediately ordered the blockade of Susa and launched a city-wide search, especially the caravans traveling from north to south. However, nothing was found throughout the day. At this time, he sent to Canton
The envoys from Ju came back, all of them were in tattered clothes, covered with bruises, and looked in dire straits.[
Artaban suddenly became furious and cursed Kang Juli. He wished that he could send troops to the door right now to investigate the crime. However, his confidant Khaldun tried his best to persuade him and said: "Your Highness, please calm down. The real master is gone. Even if Kang Ju will take the two women
The general sent it here just to make up for it. The most urgent task is to quickly find the whereabouts of ***."
At this time, a soldier suddenly rushed over and said loudly: "Your Highness, Your Highness, we found this outside the city!"
Artaban turned around and saw that the soldier was holding a pair of exquisite wooden clogs in his hands. This wooden clog is the favorite type of shoes worn by noble women. It can make people walk more elegantly and noble. Many women are like this.
She likes to paint all kinds of flowers on her clogs, but Tatjana likes to have birds painted with wings spread.
There was a pair of little birds painted on these wooden clogs, which were clearly what Tatjana wore on a daily basis. Ardaban seemed to have grasped a life-saving straw, and couldn't help but get excited. He grabbed the soldier's neck and asked loudly: "
Where was this found?”
The soldier was pinched so hard that he couldn't breathe, and his face turned red. It was only with Khaldun's persuasion that he was freed. He coughed for a long time and then said: "Go back to your highness, this is what I found on the mountain road outside the west gate."
of."
Khaldun thought for a moment, then suddenly slapped his thigh and said repeatedly: "That's right! You can't walk far in these clogs. The lady must have changed her shoes temporarily and went to the palace!"
To the northwest of Susa city is Ecbatana where Arshak garrisoned.
Because Tatina was so beautiful, although Arshak did not have a good relationship with his brother, he cared a lot for his little niece and often had people bring gifts. Tatina was also quite close to this uncle.
There is a high possibility that Tatjana ran away from home and went to join her uncle. How else to explain the appearance of her clogs in the northwest?
Artaban immediately sent out several groups of cavalry to search in the direction of Ecbatana. He had to retrieve Tatina before Arshak. Otherwise, once Tatina saw Arshak, the relationship between him and Caracalla would be ruined.
The transactions between them will be exposed.
It was getting dark, and a dark-skinned old slave came to the woodshed with a bundle of firewood. While he was struggling to stack the pile of firewood, he looked around vigilantly. After making sure that there was no one else around, he lightly
He knocked twice on the pile of firewood.
The pile of firewood was moved open a crack, and a thin little head stuck out, complaining: "Uncle Hei, why did you come here? You made me and my lady so miserable."
Uncle Hei gave a "shush" and lowered his voice and said: "I have done everything according to the lady's instructions. Your Highness has now personally led people to the west, and there are only a few gatekeepers left in the mansion. Miss, you
Hurry up and go as far as possible."
Ever since she learned that Caracalla came to propose marriage, Tatjana wanted to escape from the marriage, but except for the personal maid, Tatjana could not trust anyone else. When she was in a dilemma, Uncle Hei took the initiative to find her.
This black uncle was originally a noble son of a small country in the north of Parthia. This small country was later destroyed by Parthia. The black uncle became a slave since he was a child. He first served Vorogis and was later rewarded to Artabanus.
He had watched Tatjana grow up since he was a child. Although he was just a slave, he had always regarded Tatjana as his own daughter. However, due to his humble status, this thought could only be buried deep in his heart.
After Artaban prepared to marry his daughter, the palace naturally became busy, and the news spread like wildfire and reached the ears of Uncle Hei. Uncle Hei did not want Tatjana to marry an old man who was half a century old, and he watched Tatiana helplessly.
Gina did not think about food and tea, and became thinner day by day. Finally, she made up her mind and took the initiative to find Tatina and offered to help her.
Despite her young age, Tatjana is quite witty. She is very aware of the difficulties she faces. She and Laura are only twelve or thirteen-year-old girls, and Uncle Hei is also an old man in his seventies. That's all.
It was more difficult for the three of them to escape than to reach the sky. So Tatjana came up with a plan to divert the tiger away from the mountain. She asked Heibo to take her clogs and throw them on the road leading to Ecbatana while chopping firewood.
In the grass beside the road, she and Laura hid in the firewood pile. As expected, Artaban fell into the trap and chased northwest.
Uncle Hei forcefully parted the pile of firewood, helped Tatjana out, and asked with concern: "If Your Highness catches up to dawn and still can't see the young lady, he will be back soon. I don't know where the young lady wants to hide. Is there any way?"
Intend?"
Tatjana rolled her eyes and said: "I definitely won't be able to go to my uncle's place. I have no choice but to go to grandpa to reason with you! You have to keep it a secret!"
Uncle Hei nodded repeatedly and said: "Only what the king says can your highness listen to. Then, young lady, please leave quickly and take care on the road." [
Sure enough, as Hebber said, Aldaban sent almost everyone in the mansion out, because the people in the mansion were more familiar with Tatjana, and in the dark night, only they recognized her more clearly. Tatjana took Laura,
Carrying a bag of gold and silver soft goods, he walked out of the back door without any obstruction and went straight to the south gate of Susa.
Laura said strangely: "Miss, you are going to the wrong place. Ctesiphon is in the north."
Tatjana smiled slyly and said: "Yes, this is called a war that never tires of deceit!"
But when they reached the city gate, Tatjana and Laura were dumbfounded. According to the rules, the city gate should be closed after dark. However, such a big event happened today. Artaban was very anxious and was always waiting to deliver the news.
, so he specifically ordered the four gates to be opened wide. However, the guards at the city gate were strengthened and the inspections were very strict. Tatjana and Laura could not get close to the city gate without being discovered. The two little girls had to hide behind
In a low alley near the city gate, Qian was anxious, but there was nothing he could do.
At this moment, there was a "creak" sound behind them, accompanied by waves of stench. When Tatjana covered her nose and looked back, she saw a dung truck slowly approaching, and she couldn't help but feel
As soon as he moved, he said softly: "There is a way!"
Scooping manure is a very ancient occupation, but it is indispensable for any city. Every morning, manure collectors will go from house to house to collect manure, and then send it out at the moment when the city gate opens.
They would go to the city until evening, and then rush back to the city in front of the city gate to continue their work the next morning.
This business is dirty and smelly, and the status is very low. Most people avoid it for fear of doing it. Only desperate people will do it. The man who drove the car today is called Balak. He is really poor and has nothing to do.
I can make a living and have enough to eat, and in my spare time I dare not think about anything else except the sweet dream of marrying a wife.
Now, Balak was driving the cart while imagining the scene of marrying a wife. Suddenly he saw two figures emerging in front of him. He quickly stopped the cart and took a closer look, but it was two little girls standing in front of him.
The one who was born like a fairy couldn't help but be shocked. He only heard the constant "gurgling" in his throat, which was swallowing saliva.
But I heard the "little fairy" say softly: "Brother, we can't walk anymore. Can you lend us your car to take us out of the city?"
Balak said without thinking: "But this is a dung truck."
The beautiful little fairy said with a sad face: "But there is no other car at this time."
Only then did Balak come back to his senses and quietly looked at the two little girls in front of him. He saw that they were well-dressed and carrying heavy burdens. He couldn't help but think to himself. These two little girls must have come from noble families.
, or there was something urgent, or some other reason for running away from home. He had only heard of this kind of thing in the past, but it was the first time he encountered it today.
In fact, the news of Tatjana's disappearance has spread all over the city. It's just that Balak left the city early in the morning and came back sooner or later, so he didn't know about it. Otherwise, he would have guessed it at once, and the reward alone would be enough for him for a lifetime.
He had no worries about food and clothing, and maybe Artaban would reward him with a minor official.
But Balak had other ideas now, and he said without hesitation: "In that case, you can get in the car."
Laura hesitated and said: “Miss, it smells so bad, how can you sit down?”
Tatjana glared at her and said, "What time is it now? I don't care whether it smells good or not!"
After saying that, she was the first to get on the car and hide behind several dung buckets. Laura had no choice but to hold her nose and follow...
At the gate of the city, several soldiers stopped the dung cart, but they also covered their noses. One soldier scolded: "Why did you just come in and have to go out again?"
Balak said with a sad face: "Sir, there is really nothing we can do. The receipt for collecting manure has been left at home. Please bear with me."
Another soldier was about to step forward to inspect, but heard other people shouting: "Forget it, forget it. Miss is so beautiful and delicate, how can she hide in such a dirty place? Get out quickly, get out quickly, dinner will stink."