Moses' eyes swelled and tears ran down from them unceasingly. Mother, why is this happening? Then it is true that I am a slave. I shouldn't be here, I need to get back to where I truly belong. But what will happen to you? I don't want to lose you or get you in trouble, mother?, Moses added holding his mother's hands lovingly. Calm down Moses, no one will ever know. We can keep this a secret and the Pharaoh knows that I could never bear a child and you are a blessing for us and Egypt. But mother, I am a Jew and a slave, would father accept me as his son when I am one of the people Egypt is enslaving right now? ….
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Henshu, what are you doing this late at night?, a man's voice whispered from afar. Baba? (father) what are you doing spying on me this late at night?, I replied laughing at my father while reading a book I found in the palace's huge library. I couldn't sleep and it's always been my hobby to read when I remember mother reading to me all sorts of stories about Egypt and the people in it, especially those who have powers and led Egypt to its grandeur now.
I couldn't sleep, it's about Ramses and Moses! I never knew that we had a Jew prince before.
Well, Moses was ordered by Ramses I to be written off all the papers and books of Egypt. He was among the best Prince warriors Egypt had then Ramses II tried to become more successful against his adopted brother but he still loved Moses yet it never ended well between the two of them. You better sleep your majesty. You have an early meeting with the army tomorrow since you have to speak with the General about the war, anyway, Anhemnotep added and touched Henshupta's face. Haa…my daughter is becoming like her father and the great Pharaohs before you. But don't hurry growing up, I miss you!, Anhemnotep said smiling and breathing hard at the same time. I miss you too Baba! But I am Pharaoh now and need to fulfill my responsibilities as one. I will not be late, goodnight, Anhemnotep!, I said smiling with my heart already warmed up by my caring father. Good night, your Lordship!, Anhemnotep said and went on his way.
What is it to be a Pharaoh? I need to get some sleep or I'll be snoring again at the meeting with my general and soldiers. I will continue reading you later, Henshupta thought and kissed the book. She will be reading it again tomorrow maybe or whenever she has free time to do so.
"Why would you want to be a brave Pharaoh when you couldn't even fight and be a servant warrior. You are a coward! Coward Coward!!!, a woman in black and gold armor teasing and provoking me and this dream had been mine since I was seven. Since I started training in the army grounds for ten years now. I am having my birthday as a pharaoh and my eighteenth would be so grand that my general, soldiers, council and people want to celebrate it holding a feast on my name. But I want it held among the poorest people too in my land. I want all to be there including the slaves and the merchants, foreigners and natives of Egypt. I want everyone to be happy, festive and given food. I don't want seeing children and people hungry, it breaks my heart tremendously.
You wicked queen, you'll never amount to anything! Ha…hahahahahahaahh!!!. I will amount to something. I will be queen, I am Pharaoh, pharaoh, you heard me!!!, Haaaa…ha….huh…huh!!, I gasped for air since I felt like suffocating from that armored woman choking me or something. Thank the gods, it's just a dream!
Haa….!!! It's already late, I thought and jumped on my pool to clean myself without waiting for my maids to help me out. They hurriedly pulled me my clothing, khalt, kilt which I refused to wear since I wanted to look beautiful among my general and soldiers, so I wore a gown then my neme and golden scepter.
I never thought Moses will have the pharaohs killed especially his brother Ramses. But how can weigh ones judgment if one is doing what his God is asking of him. I my god would ask me to fight for Egypt I know I will do it without thinking. Hmm….., Henshupta thinking about the story as she sat at her royal chair made out of solid gold with red velvet cushions.
Lord of Egypt, Khons (god of the moon), Henshupta, pharaoh of Egypt! I present to you, General Ami Chi, Prince Hakanefer of Miam, Nubia's representative from your highness' royal invite on peace negotiations between ancient Egypt and Nubia, Yuya presented Nubia's general. He clapped his hands and the 'trf' readied themselves to dance at the Lord's banquet.
Masr (Cairo) and Thebes have been the sole cities that the pharaoh try to build and use for trade, for Egypt's market, business and food. People of Egypt have been experiencing food shortages since the late Thutmose IV have not been so keen in his trade policies that Egypt's food are being bought from foreign cities. This feat has not been so helpful in the city's economy. But with other cities and Kings or leaders help, Egypt has developed and Queen Henshupta as pharaoh have improved Thebes' trade and business policies that for a year the country have been growing vegetation and fruits for consumption and market for traders, caravans and trading nations such as Mediterrania, Anatolia and Punt.
"Saba il khayir", General Ami Chi greeted Henshupta. Henshu stood and held both of General Ami's hands then kissed her cheeks.