Eagle Byzantium

Gawain stood in the fragrant garden. The lush plants and flowers made him happy. The house was well taken care of by the previous Turkic bey. The water lilies in the pond had begun to fade and fade. Fish could be seen in the clear water. The children are swimming happily, and the petunias, cockscombs, and peacock grass on the fence are all competing for beauty, especially the canna leaning against the wall of the hall, which is particularly lovely. Gawain couldn't help but become intoxicated. At the end of the garden, a row of hazelnut seedlings that had just been cultivated stood there, like divine guards under the clouds on the horizon.

In the southern sky, cumulonimbus clouds are rising higher and higher, and the lower layers are already dark gray, like the thick smoke rising from the distant rivers and fields, with bursts of refreshing sea breeze blowing towards the garden, bringing leaves and flowers to life. Swinging gently and rhythmically, Gawain relaxed the collar of his robe to Untied, accepting the cool autumn wind, but there is still a warm fragrance from the soil under your feet. According to experience: at night, I am afraid there will be showers from the Bay of Issus (Bay of Little Armenia), Qili The unrestrained bright heat of Chia's summer is about to be replaced by the more comfortable autumn.

"Big barbarian, big barbarian." Gawain looked up. On the terrace on the second floor of the manor hall, beside the banana leaf potted plant, Anna was standing there. She put on a light and lovely knee-length silk robe, and her black hair was combed into The single braid in the shape of a fishbone was covered with a soft gold-edged gauze, and a colorful silk ribbon was tied below. It was placed between the fences of gray porphyry. Her white bare feet were clearly visible. She waved to him, and then Anna raised her eyebrows. Pick, pointing to the room behind her.

"Her Royal Highness the Princess has ordered that dinner will be in the study on the second floor. Please come up and accompany the Grand Duke." The muffled thunder outside kept coming from the distant seaside. If it was there or not, the sunlight disappeared and dark gray shadows enveloped the entire place. The residence. When Gawain entered the hall on the first floor, the fat eunuch Staurachus knelt down before him and reported this.

After saying that, the fat eunuch quietly raised his head and secretly handed a green bottle to the Grand Duke's hand, "Your Highness, the princess, was going to use it on you during the meal. I secretly replaced it with ordinary spices, please." You can go and dine without fear that the princess will behave in a transgressive way under the influence of the drug.”

Gawain thought to himself, where did this little girl get these things? Is she really planning to be like the queens in ancient times? Use this thing to control a man's mind and body? They are all superstitions and routines. After reciting a few words silently, Gawain put the green bottle into the small cabinet next to the pillar, and then stepped onto the stairs.

On the silk carpet in the middle of the study room, there was indeed an exquisite dining table with fruits, preserved meats and fine wines on it. Anna smiled and sat on the chair over there, still holding the manuscript in her right hand and placing the reed pen in front of her, staring at Gawain who walked in.

Gawain responded and smiled. While looking at it, sure enough, there was a turquoise one on the corner of the dining table, listed with other cruising bottles. "I know you don't drink alcohol." Anna very obediently and gently put the silver jug ​​filled with wine. He pushed it away and handed the cup full of cheese juice to Gawain opposite.

then. Anna then twisted up the bottle embedded with turquoise crystals. Gawain was amused, so he hurriedly told her. "What's inside?"

Anna's face turned red immediately, "Spices brought from Persia. Why don't you sprinkle some on your fish pieces?"

There seemed to be no reason to refuse, and Gawain readily agreed. Anna was so happy that she sprinkled the "spice" in the bottle on the fish on the plate in front of Gawain, "Eat quickly, barbarian, these days You are tired too." Anna's tone was still so innocent.

Looking at the lovely princess in purple, Gawain felt a little sad in his heart. It would be nice if the other party was a few years older. Although the times were different, there were some basic principles that he was still unwilling to cross.

Outside the window, thunder and lightning flashed, and the banana leaves outside made the sound of being beaten by the wind and rain. There were only two of them in the entire study and the connecting bedroom. The flame on the candlestick was burning quietly, which seemed particularly special against the background of the noise outside. Quiet. Gawain slowly added the "spice" and finished the fish and minced meat. Then Anna kept looking at him with her eyes and twirling the ends of her braids with her fingers, as if waiting for the medicine to take effect, "It's best." The barbarian can turn into an irrational beast and carry me to the couch." This should be her inner line.

"She doesn't know that the medicine has been replaced by real ordinary spices by Staurachos." Gawain thought to himself, and then after finishing the meal, he stood up and said, Anna, you continue working in the study, I will go to the outer room. "Be nice when you go to bed at night and don't come to me again in your nightgown."

When Gawain had almost reached the porch, Anna stood up with a disappointed expression on her face, "Big Barbarian, do you feel anything unusual? Is it true?"

Gawain couldn't help but want to laugh. He held the hilt of the phosphorus fire sword at his waist. He turned around and said to Anna, "No, the food is very delicious. The chef here is great. We should go and thank the Baldwins another day."

There was a burst of thunder outside, and Anna turned around with some reluctance and panic, "That barbarian, can you stay with me for a while? I'm afraid of thunder."

There is no problem at all. I am afraid that this little girl is still pinning her hopes that after a while, the so-called "drug properties" will take effect! Gawain quickly sat down on a large and exquisite Saracen couch near the terrace window. It had hanging curtains, silk pillows, various boxes and porcelain jars, and burning lights. Wearing delicious incense.

Over there, Anna kept turning her head and saying, "Don't leave in a hurry." She was observing herself while flipping through the manuscript on the wall.

After a while, the rain outside became louder and louder. Gawain saw that Anna was quite exhausted, so he couldn't help but say, "That's it for tonight," and was ready to get up and say goodbye again.

At this moment, Anna randomly flipped out the manuscript, probably as a pre-prepared backup, and approached Gawain with a burning gaze, "Look, big barbarian, I found Ovid's book in the Archaic Age."

"Are you so happy?" Gawain replied with a smile.

But then, he suddenly felt a red lightning flash in front of his eyes, and immediately held his forehead with his hand, half lying on the couch, and repeatedly said that it was a bit strange.

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The smell of incense penetrated his nostrils. His head began to get confused and his breathing became impatient. Then he suddenly realized something and looked up. Anna was holding the manuscript in her hands, standing barefoot in front of him. Her long braids, snow-white skin and tender lips that were obviously painted red made her look like she was three years older in the lightning. Her slightly hoarse sweet voice reached Gawain's ears, "Of course I'm happy. This is what many men and women want. Ovid's Love Sutra, the church will not allow such a book to exist - so, barbarian, let's study it together." (To be continued ~^~)