The Fall of the Golden Empire, Volume 1: Bloody Sunset by Zhang Baotong
Tomevahua is a beautiful and quiet town not far from the northern Inca capital Quito. The town is surrounded by undulating mountains, green trees, flowers everywhere, green grass, spring-like weather all year round, and a pleasant climate. The Pichincha volcano, which is close to the American equator and is more than 4,700 meters high, can be seen when looking up. The warm autumn brings a refreshing and comfortable feeling of coolness and tranquility.
The small town of Tomevawa has narrow streets, winding paths, low and regular houses, antique style, simple folk customs and pure heritage. But in the center of the town, there is a square that is not too big. The square is surrounded by a complex of exquisite, unique and magnificent buildings, which are the palaces and villas of the Inca kings of Sapa and the Inca nobles of Campac. Because it is not far from Quito, it is convenient to come and go, and can be used for hunting and leisure. Therefore, every year, the Inca kings, princes and ministers would bring their favorite concubines, wives and concubines to live here for a period of time.
In addition, people say that the Kingdom of Quito is a place rich in beauties, and Tomevawa is a place rich in fine beauties. The women here are not only beautiful and enchanting, but also wild and passionate. The mother of Prince Atahualpa, the most beautiful and coquettish daughter of the King of Quito, and the concubine of the extremely noble Huayna Capac, Princess Paria, was once a socialite and courtesan in the local town. Therefore, the Inca king not only liked to live here, but also built a palace here. However, compared with the Palace of Cusco, the capital of the Inca Empire, and even compared with the Palace of Quito, the scale of the Tomevawa Palace is not large and can only be used as a palace for the emperor to relax and enjoy himself.
King Wayna Capak was secretly carried here by the palace guards in a sedan chair late at night two days ago. If the king is suddenly suffering from an emergency, it is natural that he should be sent to the capital Quito as quickly as possible so that wizards can be summoned for diagnosis and treatment. However, in order to block the news, Prince Atahualpa decided to arrange for his father to stay in the palace in Tomevawa.
In the past few days, the king's favorite concubine Palia was almost always accompanying and taking care of him. Although Palia is middle-aged, she is still beautiful, voluptuous and charming, like a red and ripe apple, sweet and beautiful, and also has the coquettish and savage game flavor of a northern woman. This stunning beauty, who had been conquered by the Inca King at the age of sixteen, never showed any respect or humility in front of the Inca King, who was called the supreme king by the world, except for crying and having fun. Showing some tyranny and dictatorship that goes its own way or is self-reliant. According to the etiquette of the Inca Empire, this kind of behavior and performance was inconsistent with the majesty of the empire and the respect of the king. However, Wayna Capac did not feel embarrassed or annoyed by the behavior of his beloved concubine, who was more than ten years younger than him. Instead, he felt that she was extraordinary, noble and lovely.
In addition, there is indeed something about Pariya that the king likes very much. She knows that her husband dotes on her, but he will also dote on other women, just like he likes to eat pig's trotters, but sometimes he also wants to change his taste and want to eat vegetarian or other meaty flavors. Therefore, she never envied or hindered her husband from finding other concubines or women for fun. On the contrary, she often introduced some young and beautiful women or concubines to her men, and even accompanied her husband with other concubines. Have fun with your own man, make your own man happy and happy. As the monarch of the Inca Empire, Huayna Capac was also a temperamental person. He always had an inexplicable tenderness and affection for women, whether they were old and lustful women or young and beautiful women. No matter what it was, as long as someone asked him for help, he would never refuse him coldly. Therefore, whether it is the concubines around him, the virgins in the Virgin Palace, the maids in the palace, or the women of ordinary people, they all have deep respect and admiration for him.
This morning, Palia ordered the concubines to serve the king after breakfast, and then called Xiuwei, Jiarina and other maids who often sang and danced with her to entertain the king. They not only performed songs and dances for the king, but also helped him get out of bed and danced a cheerful song and dance together. Inca dance is characterized by joyful emotions and fast rhythm. It is often a scene where men and women enjoy themselves together. The musical instrument is made up of four or five reed pipes tied together, like a pipe organ. Each pipe is one tone higher than the other pipe. Therefore, four reed pipes equal four tones.
When one Indian plays the reed, another plays in intervals of fifths, a third plays another interval, and a fourth plays another interval, sometimes rising, sometimes falling, always in tune. . The Incas could only play alone, not in groups at the same time. Most of the folk songs they played expressed the ups and downs of love, some expressed joy, some expressed pain, some expressed being favored by women, and some expressed being treated coldly by women. Each folk song has its own unique melody, telling the woman or the crowd his joy or sorrow, depending on whether a person is favored or ignored.
The Inca artists played a light and cheerful folk song. The meaning of the tune is that the Creator sent a girl to live in the sky. She is the daughter of a king. She has an earthen pot filled with water, and asks her to sprinkle water down when the earth needs water. Her brother must break the water in time. When the water jar is broken, it will cause lightning, thunder and thunder. The lyrics of the folk song are: "Beautiful royal girl, your brother has broken your water pitcher. Because he broke the water pitcher, there were thunder and lightning and thunder in the sky. You, royal girl, have broken your water pitcher." Your drops of nectar fall into my heart, and from time to time you will rain hail and snow on us. The creator of the world, the god who gave you life, and the great Viracocha, they Give you a soul and send you to heaven to take on this mission.”
The king was surrounded by more than a dozen young and beautiful maids, hugging each other, singing and dancing. When he became happy, he forgot about his illness and started singing and dancing wildly with the maids. At the end of the dance, the maids actually lifted him up and threw him up and down in the air. He was so frightened that his face turned pale and he shouted to put it down. Seeing that the king's face changed color with fear, Palia asked the maids to carry him and put him on the bed, and then asked the maids to retreat.
Wait until all the maids have retreated. Pariya walked to the king's bedside and said with a smile, "Did the king have a great time?"
King Wayna Capac reproached, still frightened, "You didn't scare me to death."
Pariya sat next to the king, touched the king's face with her hand, and said, "My little dear, let me calm your nerves." After that, she asked the king which of these women was the most beautiful.
The king thought for a while and said, "Your one named Xiuwei is pretty good, and the one named Ji Yalina is also quite interesting."
Pariya said, "If the king likes it, I will ask them to come and sleep with you tonight."
For the Inca King, as long as he slept with the woman he wanted, that woman would become his concubine from then on. But the Inca King didn't care if he had too many women, or if it would increase the burden on the palace. In fact, the Inca King always thought that all the women in the empire belonged to him. As long as he wanted any woman, that woman must be his. In the Palace of the Virgins in Cusco, there are more than 5,000 virgins waiting for his candidacy, and in the Royal Palace of Quito, there are at least 1,500 virgins waiting for his candidacy. Therefore, he never considers whether there are too many concubines around him. As long as he wants, he can change his concubine at will, just like changing a piece of clothing.
Listening to Princess Paria's words, the king smiled at her with understanding and grateful eyes, and said, "It's so kind of you. Not only did you give me your favorite Yina and Uga, but you also gave me Xiuwei." and Chiarina gave it to me. What do you want me to use to thank you?"
Palia smiled meaningfully and said, "Your Majesty, you really want to thank me?"
The king said, "Of course, my upright Inca king always sticks to his word and never breaks his word. My beloved concubine, tell me what you want. Do you want embroidered velvet or gold?"
But Palia shook her head, but said, "My supreme king, my dear husband, I don't want embroidery or gold. I just want to ask the king to marry the young and beautiful Princess Anna Yama, whom you and I love the most." Prince Atahualpa. If the most majestic and handsome prince and the most noble and beautiful princess in the world can match each other and become a perfect couple, it will be the greatest wish and happiness in my life."
Princess Ana Yama is only sixteen years old this year. In the Inca Empire, a woman of this age could already marry a man through her father's choice and help. In fact, Princess Anna Yama also agreed to marry Prince Ninan Kuyuki. However, Prince Ninan could not afford to fall ill, and his condition continued to worsen and did not get better. It seemed that his life would be in danger sooner or later, so , King Wayna Capak also temporarily put aside Princess Anna Yama’s marriage. Now when he heard Concubine Palia say this, he couldn't help but feel something in his heart, because this idea had flashed through his mind many times. It can be said that these golden boys and girls are his most beloved relatives in the world. If all the treasures and land in the world were to be exchanged for either of them, he would never agree. However, Princess Anna Yama has been promised to Prince Ninan. Although Prince Ninan will die soon, he has not passed away yet. He felt bad and immediately agreed to marry Princess Anna to Prince Atahualpa. Therefore, he said to his beloved concubine with some reluctance, "This is also my wish, but Prince Ninan has not passed away yet."
But Palia said, "Prince Keninan is suffering from the plague, and sooner or later he will not be ill."
King Wayna Capac sighed sadly and said, "I also hope that the brother and sister Princess Anna and Prince Atahualpa can get married, but this matter should wait until Ninan passes away." Listen to the king say this. Palia felt it was hard to say anything anymore.
