Before AD [Babylonian Favorites]

The envoys of Scythia left very unwillingly, especially the translator. Because of my unnatural behavior that day, he insisted that I was the culprit who influenced Alexander's decision-making. .Cups!I was simply taken advantage of, and I will not take my life if I die unjustly.

This incident became a turning point in the easing of relations between Alexander and Hephaistion.After I ran away, Alexander spent three days recuperating from his wounds in Hiropoli. Hephaestion often went to see him, watching the stars and the moon with him, talking about life, philosophy, and love. People are as good as a honeymoon.

The afternoon sun is just right.Alexander's intermittent voice came from the room, his voice was low and slightly hoarse.And Hephaistion's chuckle from time to time was more like a gentle wind, gentle and quiet.I stood outside the tent, covered my ears and stomped my feet lightly. Although I had already wrapped myself into a ball, I was still too cold to bear.

Feng Shui turns around, last time it was Hephaestion who was standing outside sneakily, this time it was me.I stretched my legs again and did some stretching exercises. When I raised my eyes, I saw Melanie's green eyes moving left and right with my movements.

I stopped and folded my arms to look at him, with very bad eyes.

Only then did Melanie look away belatedly, and whispered, "Don't you feel uncomfortable standing here for so long? Why don't you go in and serve His Majesty and Lord Hephaistion?"

I took a deep breath, my nose was a little itchy, I waved my hands quickly, ran a little farther away and sneezed.If I had known it earlier, I should have learned some wild survival skills. The cold current is really not covered these years. The winter in Central Asia without heating is like an icehouse.

Seeing me coming back, Melanie endured and endured, but still said with concern: "Do you need me to report to His Majesty? You don't seem to be very well, I'll just take care of you here. Tomorrow is the New Year, and there will be a grand carnival at night Activities, His Majesty will be happy to give you a holiday, but it's a pity that next year's Dionysus Festival will be held on a snow mountain, have you ever seen a snow mountain, it's just..."

"Then I wish you a Happy New Year in advance! I suddenly remembered that I haven't finished a few things that His Majesty ordered me, so let's take a step and see you later!" After these two days of dating, I have seen it. It’s the flooding of the Nile River and the flooding of the Amazon River. If no one interrupts him, he may be able to talk eloquently for three or four days without repeating the same thing.When I asked him where he got this problem, he still smiled shyly that he was actually not good at eloquence, XX.

However, as soon as I took two steps, I immediately turned my head: "You mean New Year?"

"Yes, New Year." The eyes of Melanie, who was a little lonely, lit up again, "You haven't seen how the Macedonians celebrate the New Year..."

"You mean tomorrow is the new year?" January 329, 1 BC?

"That's right, is there a problem?" Melanie blinked in confusion.

I bowed my head in thought.I haven't paid much attention to time these days, and I didn't expect that a year will pass so soon.By following Hephaestion cheekily and secretly for the past few days, I basically got a rough idea of ​​his daily schedule.He has a habit different from Alexander, that is, he likes to take a bath at night.But I was still very upset, because he didn't take off the ring even in the shower, and I was so angry that I almost vomited blood.

Cough, infected by Melanie, I also started talking nonsense.But one detail he just said caught my attention.

I looked up: "Melanie, is there really going to be a carnival tonight?"

This time it was Melanie's turn to wonder: "Aren't you busy?"

"It was there just now, but it's gone now."

"...Okay," Melanie scratched his head speechlessly, "tonight's party was hosted by General Antigonus, and it seems quite grand, because it is also necessary to celebrate His Majesty's magnificent achievements in the Battle of the Seven Cities. Battle exploits, and condolences to the soldiers who died in this battle, by the way, it is said that there are wonderful songs and dances...Bagoss? What are you doing?"

As soon as I got back to my room, I started packing things in a hurry.

I remember hearing someone say that Hephaestion has always been a drinker, and if there is really a carnival tonight, he might be drunk.Once he's dead drunk, my chance will come.

This may well be my only chance of escape.

The key is how to bring this guy down in a fair manner, which is not an easy task.

"What are you doing?"

"No, it's nothing." I was startled by the sudden voice, and my hands trembled, and the broad bean cheese bread fell to the ground.

Nessie stood aside holding a stack of clothes, her hair was messed up by the wind.He stared at me intently: "Are you hungry?"

"No... ah, yes, I didn't eat enough at noon, I'm too hungry."

"Just tell me if you're hungry." He didn't seem to care, and turned around to put his clothes away.

I stopped him: "Nancy."

"what?"

Naxi's eyes were as dark as a pool, deep and bottomless.I didn't know what to say for a while, and this sentence has already blurted out: "Has Kassander troubled you again recently?"

"No, not counting the pearl necklace."

"Pearl necklace?"

"If you remember he gave you a pearl necklace, it was my sister's."

I was shocked by this sentence for a while, and when I thought about it to comfort him, he had already gone out.

This guy is doomed to meet a scum like Kassander in his life.I was sighing, and suddenly realized that this matter seems to be impossible.

Since this is Kassander's little private move, is it possible that Nessie can jump out of the fire pit just by reporting it to Alexander?

etc.I frowned again.

But if Alexander knew about this, Nessi would be able to regain his freedom, but according to Alexander's temperament, he would have to reprimand Kassander face to face. In this way, Kassander would hold a grudge, and I'm afraid he would rebel even more ... For Alexander himself, it is undoubtedly very unfavorable.

I hesitated, thinking as I stuffed the necessary food and clothing into the package.

I really want to remind Alexander.But what should I say?

Say Alexander, your courtiers may rebel, you should be careful?Will he believe it?What will he think of me?For those people, his trust is like a big gamble, and the gamble is his own wealth and life.He trusts them so much, if I confront him like this, he will definitely feel that I have ulterior motives.

It is obvious which one is more important, a foreign attendant who has been with him for half a year or a group of brothers who grew up with him.

I seem to have too many things to say to him.

But everything makes me speechless.

On New Year's Eve, there is no wind or snow, and the sky is full of stars.

Surprisingly, the person who came to see me was none other than Tajs, whom I hadn't seen for a long time.Tonight he wore a pair of eye-catching earrings, which were made of black pearls, which matched his charming facial features without being particularly obtrusive.When Nessie and I came out, he was trying to seduce a passing cavalryman at the door, and there was a trace of immature paleness on his slightly raised face.

Seeing me, he immediately rushed forward and kissed my forehead affectionately, which made me get goosebumps.

"Beauty, I miss you so much!"

Nessie looked back at me strangely, and my face twitched.

"Did you take down Alexander? Did you go up to him or did he go down to you? Oh, it doesn't matter, you're the one who gets pinned anyway."

I walked over as naturally as possible, reminding myself not to be as knowledgeable as him.

He blinked his eyelashes and continued: "Let's go together! Antigonus said that he will be very busy tonight, and it's safer for me to follow you."

"Why?" I finally couldn't help asking.

"Because we don't get along."

I:"……"

The toasts were staggered, and the flames shot up into the sky.The place Antigonus found was a modest palace. Although it was not as grand as the Persepolis Palace, it still looked gorgeous after being newly decorated.The ground is covered with a red carpet with very complicated patterns, surrounded by tables and chairs, behind are stands, on the table are fruit plates and fine wine,

Several warriors were wrestling in the main hall on the other side, while the local dancers of Hiropoli City sang and danced here. The face covered by the veil was as mysterious as a Persian cat, with slender eyes. Long, black and white.

Tai Qisi looked at the novelty and grabbed one person, insisting on taking it off and wearing it for herself.

The young woman handed it to him with a smile: "You are quite handsome, but I'm afraid it won't look good wearing this."

"Why?" Looking at Tai Qisi's narcissistic expression, he knew that he was definitely not convinced.

"Because your eyes are rounder, but if you change to him, there will be no problem."

Taijis followed her fingers and turned her head, smiling purely at me.

"Me?" I, who was pretending to be a passer-by, felt a chill run down my spine, and quickly waved my hands, "You girly girl, I want to wear it yourself!"

"Look at you." He patted me on the shoulder. "It's fine if you don't want to wear it. I just envy your exotic style. Speaking of which, Alexander should like it very much."

"Hmph, you know quite a lot."

The two walked to the side of the back row and sat down.

Tai Qisi only shook her shoulders and did not speak.

I couldn't stand it anymore, so I said, "What are you laughing at?"

He made a smug face at me: "Oh, you're actually jealous."

I:"……"

Although the carnival had started as early as dusk, Alexander and several important generals had not been seen for a long time, so it was not officially started.There was a lot of voices and laughter everywhere.The torches illuminated the hall as bright as day, and the firelight reflected on Taijis's face, making his originally fair skin look slightly red.

There was no one I knew in the hall except him, so I was inexplicably uneasy, so I chatted with him: "Since there is such a grand party tonight, why don't you go dancing?"

"The last time I danced, who said to quit in front of everyone? This time I said that again, do you have a desire to perform tonight? If so, you must follow your inner thoughts and don't hide it. "

I:"……"

The two of us were chatting when we suddenly heard a burst of cheers from the side.Immediately afterwards, there was a series of melodious harp sounds like flowing water, and the dancers retreated one after another, and a tall figure appeared at the door not far away.

Tai Qisi sighed suddenly: "It's a pity that I can no longer hear the harp of that little baby face."

I wanted to reply, but when I looked up, I met Alexander's eyes and forgot what I wanted to say.This problem of being nervous when I saw him still can't get rid of it until now.

At this moment, Alexander changed back to his Macedonian attire.Snow-white robes, long cloaks, olive branch-shaped crowns, and broken gems swaying on the chest.He nodded towards the people with a smile on his face, and walked towards the middle of the hall step by step alone.

With each step, the cheers grew louder.That kind of self-confidence and unhurried demeanor is like the brightest sunshine, pouring on everyone in the hall.

It is only at this moment that I feel so strongly that he is a king above ten thousand people.

Shouts resounded like thunder all around, people stood up and cheered one after another, I sat motionless in the crowd, watching him from a distance.

Everywhere his eyes fell was full of vitality, and his slight smile touched the hearts of thousands of people.

I thought I was just a spectator, and I have always thought so.

But the moment he turned his eyes, he looked over, and just looked at me with a smile, and I knew I was wrong.

Thousands of emotions, all hidden in a smile.

My clenched palms were trembling slightly.

"You will never know who is dancing this time," Taikis said to herself. "Of course, I don't know him either, but I heard that it is a woman, and it is said that she is a woman who volunteered."