Chapter Five: Admiration

Why should I run away when you are not chasing me? Don't you want to see my face? Why aren't you pursuing me?

That evening, Ade and Talik celebrated Aibu's birthday at Aibu's home. Ade brought fine wine as a gift. Aibu and Talik's wife were both present, and the two virtuous and beautiful women continuously poured wine for Ade. The group discussed future developments and were all very happy. As the night went on, Ade became somewhat intoxicated, and Aibu prepared a bed for him. Ade lay down on the bed and fell asleep.

How could such a thing happen

I slapped it across the face

"It falls on me!" A Tu Zai remained indignant, "Who is your father? Where does he live?"

Thus, Adexi inadvertently became the Minister of State. He was surprised by Zumuld's wisdom, perhaps feeling a hint of admiration, but he was more frightened by the fact that someone was watching him day and night. He worked hard to learn wind magic, hoping to leave this place soon, but the magician seemed unwilling to teach him earnestly, and he could never grasp the key points. In fact, his feelings were correct; as soon as he left, the magician immediately went to see Zumuld: "Your Highness, we can no longer delay. The gentleman will soon discover that the scroll can conveniently help him achieve his goals. His magical power is increasing rapidly, and I deliberately did not tell him the correct method; this cannot be delayed for long! He seems very eager to leave!"

Oh, what wonderful news! Ahmad has just proposed to me, and both Zumurud and I have already agreed! Today is truly a day of double joy!

Zumu'erda expressed his agreement, and the next day, Ade was summoned to the palace by the Sultan

Ad crouched down in front of the girl, gazing into her mesmerizing large eyes. He slowly extended his hand, and the girl showed no sign of retreating. Her dreamlike, exquisite face gradually appeared before Ad, as if the light surrounding them emanated not from the sun, but from her visage. Yet, this face displayed no panic, further convincing Ad that he was in a dream. The girl pressed her lips together, revealing a set of pearly white teeth like polished shells. "Hey, you’ve lifted my veil; aren’t you afraid I might bury you again?"

"Crystal ball, who is the ugliest woman in Baghdad?" Zumurud took a piece of rose cake, immediately attracting the attention of the crystal ball

Just when Ade was at a loss, someone reported that there was a young lady outside who insisted on seeing the gentleman immediately, as she had something very important to convey to him privately. Ade seemed to breathe a sigh of relief and announced the adjournment of the court, proceeding to meet this visitor in the reception room

"This is not comforting me at all; it's only making me more uncertain!" Ade gently scratched Zumurda's nose with his hand and asked affectionately, "Does it still hurt?"

"My lord, propose to the Sultan! The Sultan holds you in such high regard, and Her Highness the Princess has helped you before; your proposal will surely not be rejected!" In the official residence, the wizard was earnestly persuading Ad. "We are not of equal status! I do not have royal blood, and the Princess has shown me kindness; I must find an opportunity to repay her. You need not say more." Ad remained completely unmoved. The wizard was not a negotiator and was not skilled in persuasion, so he could only return and convey this unfortunate news to Zumuld.

Zumu Erde asked repeatedly until every detail was clear, then made a simple arrangement, veiled her face, and arrived at the chancellor's residence. She deliberately stood in a conspicuous place, wandering back and forth. Atulzi was almost immediately deceived; upon hearing that a graceful young lady was lingering at the door, he promptly sent someone to invite her in

"You can rest assured, Zumu'erda is a clever woman; she knows when to let her husband go. Ad, perhaps this is the only opportunity, and it must not be missed. Once you complete the task, you will be free to move about, find Paxi, and bring me back to Hangzhou. If we want to reunite as a family, now is not the time for hesitation. I will be watching you through the crystal ball, so do not worry; I will not be too lonely." Once you complete the task, you will be free to move about, find Paxi, and bring me back to Hangzhou. If we want to reunite as a family, now is not the time for hesitation. I will be watching you through the crystal ball, so do not worry; I will not be too lonely.

When thinking of those to be thanked, Arden suddenly pondered, if I saved Talik, then who saved me? Arden fell into deep thought

O God, what should I do? Is it my fault to be a princess? If I cannot make him love me, then let me die! Thus, Zumurud made her final resolution

"I have something I would like to discuss with you," Zumu Erde feigned a respectful demeanor, immediately garnering the utmost attention from Atuzai along with a plethora of fine wines and pastries

"There will be a way," Zumu Erde comforted Ade. "The source of a wizard's power is generally the land they cultivate. Therefore, when they are far away, their power weakens, making it difficult to return. Relying on magic to traverse back and forth is not easy. Your uncle Pasi must be a very powerful sorcerer; perhaps he has special methods as well."

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It is like this! For the first time, Ah Tu Zai did not take offense when others called him an old lizard; instead, he felt a sense of righteousness. This girl, not to mention being veiled, could be recognized by her wise discourse and her voice like a golden oriole. Even a blind person could sense what an outstanding beauty she was, not to mention her graceful demeanor and slender figure. "If you have any grievances, feel free to speak them out!"

However, Your Majesty, yesterday's clever idea did not actually originate from my own wisdom

Adel held her tightly in his arms, choking back tears as he repeatedly said, "I'm sorry! I'm so sorry!"

When Ade woke up, he found himself back in Abu's small palace. "Ah, Zumuld, was it just a dream?" Ade gazed at the ceiling, hating himself for waking from the dream. He slowly crawled out of bed and suddenly realized he was not alone; the girl from his dream was lying beside him, soundly asleep with her head resting on the edge of the bed. Outside, Abu and Talik were singing a song they had learned from somewhere, completely out of tune, while their wives occasionally chimed in with the lines: "When the boy grows up, the moon smiles like a banana." He slowly crawled out of bed and suddenly realized he was not alone; the girl from his dream was lying beside him, soundly asleep with her head resting on the edge of the bed. Outside, Abu and Talik were singing a song they had learned from somewhere, completely out of tune, while their wives occasionally chimed in with the lines: "When the boy grows up, the moon smiles like a banana."

Ad is in a difficult position, not expecting to meet like this. He wants to protect Talik, but Talik has indeed harmed someone. Ad is caught in a dilemma, trapped in a predicament

It turns out that the "most handsome man in the world" is named Talik. He has a very beautiful wife who is also loyal to him. However, they have a Jewish neighbor who, during Talik's absence, used some means to make Talik's wife temporarily borrow money from him due to financial difficulties. The loan agreement stated that if she could not repay the money, a piece of meat equivalent to the same weight could be taken from Talik. When Talik returned from his business trip, he discovered that the Jew was using this matter to threaten his wife, trying to take advantage of the situation. Talik was furious and refused to repay the money, leading to a fight between the two. At that moment, the Jewish man's black slave came with a knife to help. Talik seized the knife and struck out, injuring one of the Jew's eyes. Seeing the situation was not good, the Jew fled, with Talik in hot pursuit. In his flight, Talik accidentally knocked down a pregnant woman, causing her to miscarry, and her husband chased after him. Talik, in a panic, ran into a dead end, climbed over a wall, only to find an elderly man on the other side. Talik fell on top of the old man, injuring his legs so that he could not stand. The old man's son then joined the chase. Talik, unable to run any longer, was eventually captured.

The dyer Emer by the Tigris River, my lord

It turns out that this almost unscrupulous clever idea did not originate from Ade, but was conveyed to him by a sudden guest, who was actually the maid of Zumuld. However, the shrewd young woman only told Ade, "This is what my master asked me to tell you," leaving Ade with a multitude of questions before she immediately departed

Ad nodded and distributed two hundred gold coins to each of them as compensation, which satisfied everyone. The case concluded at this point, and everyone left. Ad signaled Talik to come see him at the back.

Then it all depends on you, my master! After Zumu'erda cast a grateful glance, she took her leave, and Atuzai passionately kissed her hand before personally escorting her out

No, sir, he is my father; he simply does not want me to leave him to marry someone else. I hope you can help me restore my reputation; this should not be difficult for you, right?

"You ask me such a terrifying question, how am I supposed to eat!" Yet the rose cake still disappeared, "the dyer's daughter, a natural paraplegic, ah, truly ugly, I can't eat anymore!"

Oh, you may speak; I regard you as a member of the royal family. As long as it is beneficial to the country, feel free to express yourself

The next day, Ade privately requested an audience with the Sultan and said to him: "Your Majesty, I have something to discuss with you, but it is of great importance, so I hesitated to speak.

Adel asked Talik, "Do you have any objections to this ruling?"

Zumuerde was very happy today. Every day, she silently gazed at her lover, and under this gaze, Ade's image became increasingly perfect in the heart of this budding princess. Perhaps it was because Ade had frightened her too much at the beginning, causing her to run back into her father's embrace, where she dreamt every night of the person who had kidnapped her. She tirelessly examined her spoils every day until one day she began to understand that she would never forget the person she had buried in the sand with her own hands. And now, that person, whose fate was uncertain in her dreams, was right before her. "Zumuerde, this is your only chance. If you cannot make him forgive you, your happiness is over, for you will never be able to love anyone else again!" Zumuerde reminded herself once more, picking up a piece of red bean cake as a reward for the esteemed guest that helped her spy on Ade day and night—a crystal ball. Do not doubt it, everyone; this is the faithful little cheat of Ade, who swore to serve the Norman family. At this moment, it protested indignantly: "Despicable, to use my weakness to threaten me, shameful!" And the piece of red bean cake placed on top had mysteriously vanished. Zumuerde did not mind this at all, for tomorrow, as long as she produced a similarly exquisite green bean cake, the crystal ball would work energetically again.

I know, "The response from Sudan surprised Ade, "The idea came from my daughter, Ahmad. You need not thank her unless she wishes to meet you; otherwise, all actions would be inappropriate"

In the room behind, two good friends embraced tightly. "I can't believe it, thank God!" Talik exclaimed excitedly, his words tumbling over each other. Ade felt a bit displeased, wondering why he should thank him for his efforts. Of course, he had also acted under his banner earlier, but since Talik was his follower, it was only right for him to take on a bit of the blame.

The ship docked twice in Valencia and Malaga, and after leaving the Caliphate of Córdoba, it had not docked again. Ade knew that he was passing through his own country, England, but there was no doubt that if he docked, he would be executed without even a chance to speak. The captain carefully navigated the ship around the island of Ireland from the distant North Sea, and after two months of sailing, they finally arrived safely in Norway—one should say, in the wilderness of Norway.

The Sultan was at a loss for words when someone reported that the Prime Minister, Atuzai, requested an audience. Atuzai was particularly spirited today: "Your Majesty, I earnestly request that Your Majesty take charge and officiate the marriage between me and the daughter of the dyer, Aimo"

You are right!

Every day, Ade attends the morning assembly with Sudan, and Sudan's regard for him has drawn the attention of many. In this world, where there are good people, there are also bad ones, and this is true everywhere. Ade advocates for peaceful coexistence, and Sudan expresses his agreement, acknowledging the prosperity that peace has brought to Baghdad. However, most people do not share this view; they only wish to loudly recite the Quran in every corner of the world. Chancellor Atuzai (perhaps Atuzai, but Ade believes there is no difference in pronunciation) sees Ade as a thorn in his side. He immediately suggests that Ade be sent to Europe to facilitate peace negotiations, but this is met with Sudan's refusal. Although Ade volunteers, the voices of the war faction are louder, suppressing him. Atuzai secretly thinks it is a pity and is quietly pleased with Ade's naivety, as Europe has always been known for killing every Islamic envoy they encounter. This young man actually volunteered. He is, of course, unaware of Ade's plan to never return, nor does he realize that he has already brought upon himself a fatal disaster.

I have completed the evaluation

Thus, the news of these two significant weddings spread through Baghdad like a whirlwind. People admired Ade's bride price, and many relevant ministers personally visited to draft a new education system, allowing more common people the opportunity to receive an education. Ade and his friends directed artisans to create woodblocks, and the new books were printed like autumn leaves falling. The people loved Ade, calling him "Our Ahmad." As the important day arrived, the entire nation rejoiced; all the flowers in Baghdad bloomed in the morning, and people splashed clean water in the streets, surrounding the joyful procession, sharing happiness together and shouting long live the beauty and happiness of Zumuld.

Gudong!

One night, his mother asked him if a girl had come by

Ade knew that Zumuld was speaking the truth; her words were always right. He could not spend his life being overly sentimental. As if driven away, the day of departure arrived. Ade reluctantly bid farewell to his beloved wife and boarded the large ship at the port of Damascus. To his surprise, Talik was already waiting there. He had packed his luggage long ago and stood there shouting: "Let me go with you! Two brave men are always better than one!"

"There is one more thing, you were too ruthless that day." Zumu'erda gently rested her head on Ade's shoulder, recalling the violence of that day, still feeling a bit afraid. Ade teased her in the gentlest way, helping her gradually forget her fear and slowly begin to respond. In deep affection, Ade and Zumu'erda spent three days in their new room without stepping out.

The singing echoed through the long corridor and the thick wooden door, coming from afar. Ade sat on the bed, listening quietly. He thought of his childhood friend Chunmei, and of Xitan, with whom he had shared life and death at sea. Yet, gazing at the sleeping Zumulde before him, it seemed he had never loved anyone so deeply. That feeling exploded in his chest, compelling him to confront this love. He gently lifted Zumulde onto the bed, covering her with a blanket, careful as a husband should be towards a beloved wife. However, looking at the sleeping Zumulde, it seemed he had never loved anyone so deeply. That feeling exploded in his chest, compelling him to confront this love. He gently lifted Zumulde onto the bed, covering her with a blanket, careful as a husband should be towards a beloved wife.

What is your name

Well, he also has the freedom to search for food

"Aren't you also quite strange! The next day, Father King brought people over, but only caught a jackal! How did you manage that?"

Your Majesty, I am concerned that my request exceeds my capabilities, leading you to believe that I am overstepping my bounds. I wish to marry your daughter, Her Highness Princess Zumuld. My dowry is the everlasting provision of free textbooks for Baghdad! The printing of textbooks and the maintenance of students' right to education! My Majesty!

Please come and judge for us

"Wonderful! Dear Ahmad, Baghdad cannot refuse such a proposal!" The Sultan felt exceptionally excited, "But I must speak with my daughter Zumurud, after all, it is she who will make the final decision. Ah, where has she gone? I haven't seen her all day! I will get back to you tomorrow!"

Hello! Hello!

"Sir, if someone were to slander me, saying that I am paralyzed and ugly, one-eyed and bald, covered in sores, and that my voice sounds like a crow, how could I possibly endure it"

In the depths of the imperial harem, Zumu'erda nearly granted this despicable man a cup of poison to soothe his throat, but the noble status of Princess Osman prevented her. The revenge must be extraordinary; I want him to become a laughingstock for the entire nation

Then you should just eat it

Ad's heart was heavy, not only because he had left Zumuld, but also because on the way to Damascus, their convoy had encountered legendary creatures such as cyclopes and minotaurs more than once. These monsters seemed to gather and live in the wilderness near the border, which did not appear to be a coincidence. Upon entering mhetushucom.com city, waves of wounded soldiers were being withdrawn from the front lines. Although the local officials claimed this was a normal occurrence, the intensity of the conflict between Islam and Christianity far exceeded Ad's imagination. Ad had once dreamed of resolving this dispute, but once religion was involved, reason ceased to exist. Looking at the agitated crowd, Ad truly did not know how he would face both his father and his father-in-law, the Sultan, in the future.

The striking bruises on her snow-white skin would haunt him with guilt for a lifetime; even if he buried him once more, it would mean nothing. The two hearts once again beat together, as if confirming each other's feelings. Gradually, their heartbeats synchronized, and Zumu Erde's breathing calmed down. From the heartbeat and the girl's admiring gaze, Ade found confirmation and slowly leaned in to kiss her. The girl breathed softly, gradually accepting it. The two hearts once again beat together, as if confirming each other's feelings. Gradually, their heartbeats synchronized, and Zumu Erde's breathing calmed down. From the heartbeat and the girl's admiring gaze, Ade found confirmation and slowly leaned in to kiss her. The girl breathed softly, gradually accepting it. Zumu Erde had sustained serious internal injuries and struggled to breathe. Ade dared not apply force, embodying his tenderness to the greatest extent possible.

After a while, Adé returned to the courtroom, looking radiant, as if he were a different person. He first asked the Jew, who stated that since Tylik could not repay the money, he could cut off flesh from Tylik as compensation. Adé replied, "Then you may proceed, but no blood is to be shed, and it cannot be in two pieces or more. The piece you cut off must weigh the same as the money you lent him. If it exceeds that, it will be considered intentional harm, and you will go to prison!" The Jew was taken aback, realizing he could not comply, and thus requested to withdraw the accusation. Adé fined him two hundred gold coins as a penalty for withdrawing the accusation. Adé reiterated, "Then you may proceed, but no blood is to be shed, and it cannot be in two pieces or more. The piece you cut off must weigh the same as the money you lent him. If it exceeds that, it will be considered intentional harm, and you will go to prison!" The Jew was taken aback, realizing he could not comply, and thus requested to withdraw the accusation. Adé fined him two hundred gold coins as a penalty for withdrawing the accusation.

But it hit me again

Thus, the large ship set sail and entered the Mediterranean Sea. Abu had to stay behind to repay the endless marital debts for Ade; he also had to take care of everyone's wives, making him the most burdened among the three. He and Zumuld stood at the dock, waving their hands repeatedly, but the ship grew increasingly distant and eventually disappeared over the horizon

Zumulde and Ade can finally have a face-to-face conversation, sharing their experiences and feeling immense happiness. When talking about the jackals and the earthworms, both of them cannot stop laughing. Zumulde is astonished by the vastness of the world; due to the Islamic practice of polygamy, she is indifferent to the existence of Chunmei and Xitan, but instead yearns for Hangzhou.

He likes the little girl from the neighbor's house, and that girl loves to fold paper boats

Quickly prepare the betrothal gifts! Tomorrow I will go to Ai Mo's house to propose! A Tu Zai's voice trembled with excitement, and at that moment, the hairdresser Ai Mo also seemed to sense that good fortune was about to arrive

This is also its freedom

However, terrifying screams emanated from the Prime Minister's residence. It was said that Ah Tu Zai fainted upon seeing the bride. Fortunately, the dyer Aimo had requested from the beginning that the Sultan officiate the wedding, allowing the ceremony to be completed under the Sultan's supervision. Ah Tu Zai was carried into the bridal chamber while unconscious, and from that day on, the Prime Minister's residence frequently echoed with screams in the middle of the night. Later, similar desperate and pitiable sounds came to be known as the "Voice of Ah Tu Zai".

Adé felt extremely embarrassed: "Your Majesty, Princess Zumuld is still in my residence..."

Your Highness, it is time!" spoke a red-robed mage, who had provided the magical energy required for the crystal ball and had just teleported the maid to the court, appearing somewhat fatigued: "I suggest to His Majesty the King that Lord Ahmad be elevated to a higher position. Lord Ahmad has a good reputation among the people, and when his status is appropriate, we can subtly hint to him to propose.

Abu and Talik faced some hardships for their actions, but they were willing to endure it. "For the sake of Allah, who could refuse to help Zumurda?" Ade knew they were speaking the truth, but he alone could not provide a decent dowry, so they had to contribute some hard-earned money. Thanks to the joint efforts of the three friends, Abu had already become quite wealthy, and Talik's goods had also been successfully sold, alleviating his financial worries. However, gathering a dowry worthy of Zumurda proved to be a bit challenging for the three commoners.

He said, no, no, that paper boat came drifting in at an unknown time, drifting in at an unknown time

Dear Zumuld, why were you in the box that day

Adeden felt a surge of hatred and shouted, "Dare you say that again? Just watch how I deal with you!"

In fact, this is a story I heard in school during my childhood, but it reappeared in my dreams. After waking up, I thought about the injustice I suffered at hetushu.com. Suddenly, I felt that the old lizard in my dream resembled your face, and I wanted you to help me seek justice.

Talek, however, was free from such worries. He was perusing the nautical charts with great interest while inquiring with the captain about the local customs and practices, contemplating from which location he could transport a batch of rare goods back.

But the fox took it away

You can return with peace of mind

When Ade woke up, the surroundings were somewhat dim. He rubbed his eyes, feeling a bit of a headache, probably from drinking too much. It seemed that dawn had not yet arrived. Ade rubbed his eyes again and noticed, huh? It appeared to be a cave. He sat up abruptly; it really was a cave. Could it be that he was dreaming again? It truly felt like a dream. Outside was a bright desert, and that luxurious chest was right in front of him, empty inside. Ade couldn't help but think of the girl he had stolen. Yes, where was that girl? Stumbling, Ade walked to the cave entrance, where the veiled girl was quietly sitting. Upon seeing Ade, she gently waved the tips of her long hair at him, as if to greet him. It truly felt like a dream. Outside was a bright desert, and that luxurious chest was right in front of him, empty inside. Ade couldn't help but think of the girl he had stolen. Yes, where was that girl? Stumbling, Ade walked to the cave entrance, where the veiled girl was quietly sitting. Upon seeing Ade, she gently waved the tips of her long hair at him, as if to greet him. Ade looked around; there were no tigers, so he walked over and asked, "Why didn't you escape?"

Next is the husband of the pregnant woman, who insists that Talik compensate him for his child. Ade said: "This is purely an accident. If you insist on him compensating you for your child, then let your wife be raised by him until she becomes pregnant again, and when the child grows to the same age, you can take him back. What do you think?" The husband of the pregnant woman certainly would not accept such a great loss and had no choice but to express the withdrawal of the complaint

The marriage of Zumu'erda allowed the old Sultan to temporarily set his mind at ease. For Ade, this was the happiest time of his life; he even temporarily set aside his Nordic plans, dedicating himself entirely to accompanying Zumu'erda. However, in this world, most things do not go as one wishes. Just when Ade did not want to leave, it became a necessity. The Sultan received a letter from the Caliphate of Cordoba, stating that in order to prevent Viking pirates from harassing the Spanish coast, it was necessary to establish friendly relations with Norway. However, the Vikings insisted on negotiating with members of the Ottoman Empire's royal family, otherwise they would question the sincerity of the Muslim world. Ade was undoubtedly a good candidate, meeting the other party's requirements; should he become a hostage, he would not pose a significant threat to the Muslim world. Amidst the calls from both the court and the public, the Sultan had no choice but to agree with great reluctance. Otherwise, they would question the sincerity of the Muslim world. Ade was undoubtedly a good candidate, meeting the other party's requirements; should he become a hostage, he would not pose a significant threat to the Muslim world. Amidst the calls from both the court and the public, the Sultan had no choice but to agree with great reluctance.

Zumu'erdi

Then there was the black slave, who demanded to gouge out one of Talik's eyes. Ad said: "A Muslim's one eye is watching your two! How about this, gouge out your other eye as well, and then you can exchange, left eye or right eye, it's up to you!" The black man did not dare to provoke the public anger of the Muslims, so he could not express his unfairness regarding the exchange of one for two. However, if he gouged out another eye, he would be completely blind. After much consideration, he had no choice but to obediently withdraw his accusation. The Jew paid a fine of four hundred gold coins, heartbroken as he left with the black slave.

How dare you say that, I almost died!

Since I was young, my father has always been very fond of me. He would take me along on every trip, and before going to bed at night, he would lock me in a box, watched over by the guards. This was a strange habit; when I was little, I found it quite amusing. As I grew older, this habit remained, and I became accustomed to it. That day, I thought it was my father who was opening the box, and I had no mental preparation at all

Dear Ahmad, I have heard about yesterday's events, and I appreciate your handling of the situation. I hope you can come to my side to assist me in managing the affairs of the state

Finally, it was the old man's son. He saw that the first three had suffered losses and felt somewhat discouraged, yet he still demanded compensation. Ade said: "When Talik jumped over the wall, he did not know there were people below, so your father's injury is the will of Allah and has nothing to do with Talik. If you find it hard to quell your anger, let your father climb up the wall and jump down until Talik's legs are also crushed to the point he cannot stand, then it would be fair." Thus, the last plaintiff also gave up.

"What!" A Tu Zai slammed the table and exclaimed, "This is the greatest slander I have ever heard in my life! Who is that person? I want to hang him!"

The rabbit and the fox both felt satisfied and left

Talike knew that he had escaped danger, his face flushed with excitement: "Sir, the last two indeed suffered misfortune because of me. I sincerely hope to provide compensation to their families and do not wish to leave any resentment."

In fact, it was like this: yesterday I had a dream, which was an interesting conversation: a rabbit and a fox sought out an old lizard for judgment. The rabbit said, 'I found a date palm.'