I'm really not an old sword

She was then put into a prison van and dressed in pure gold clothes as if she were an exhibit.

On the way back to Rome from Palmyra, he was placed in a prison cart like a trophy for the people passing through the city to admire.

The people's mocking and laughing eyes, as if they were looking at animals, made her feel extremely uncomfortable.

What made her most angry and humiliated was that the other party actually said that after arriving in Rome, Nero would even put a golden shackle on her, and she would only wear the golden shackles waiting for her in Rome as a trophy for people to visit in Rome.

Zenobia thought about committing suicide, but it was just a thought.

Today they arrived in another city, and the exhibition would begin again tomorrow. Zenobia sighed, just as she was about to stop thinking about those annoying things and go to sleep.

There was a rustling sound coming from outside.

There seemed to be a sound of cutting with a sharp weapon, followed by the sound of approaching footsteps, which were very light.

The smell of blood was so faint that it spread faster than the sound of footsteps.

Only then did a glimmer of light appear in Zenobia's eyes.

She didn't know whether the other party came to rescue her or to kidnap her for other purposes, but no matter what, even if she was kidnapped and taken away by a man who coveted her status and beauty and wanted to turn her into a Star Fury, it would be much better than being exhibited like an animal in the hands of the Romans.

Just as Zenobia was thinking with anticipation, the curtain was lifted.

Through the hazy moonlight, Zenobia could see the other person's appearance clearly.

He was a handsome man with blond hair and pale eyes. Even Zenobia, the queen of a country, was slightly startled when she saw him. Then, she couldn't help but feel the desire to "get him!"

And when Zenobia was looking at Lin Qingsu.

Lin Qingsu was also looking at this woman, about whom he actually had no impression.

She has short grey hair and a golden crown on her head.

Her eyes are blue, her expression is a little cold, and there is a lingering sense of fatigue, but there is a bit of natural charm in her eyebrows and eyes. She looks like a top-notch charming and cold beauty, and her gray short hair makes her coldness even more prominent.

She exudes the nobility of a queen.

That was not the aristocratic arrogance of the Vampire Countess, but a natural nobility of a superior.

Even though her hands and feet were shackled, it did not affect her nobleness at all.

Her skin is a healthy tan, her hips and breasts are plump, but her waist is slender and graceful...

After taking a quick look at her, Lin Qingsu said nothing, but picked up the sword and cut off the handcuffs on the prison car.

With the sound of metal clashing, the lock fell to the ground.

Lin Qingsu opened the car door, walked into the prison van, and swung her sword to cut off the shackles tied to her feet.

As for the hand, in order to prevent her from doing anything unexpected, Lin Qingsu did not chop it off, but directly grabbed her shoulders and pulled her up, then held her in one hand.

"Come with me."

The escape was very smooth.

Perhaps the Romans' successful 'exhibitions' and transportation along the way made them relax their vigilance.

Perhaps they didn't expect that someone would break in and kidnap Zenobia when they were almost at the heart of their territory.

All in all, Lin Qingsu did not encounter any decent resistance, and she did not see any powerful servants at all. The guards she encountered were quickly dealt with by the vampires transformed by the Vampire Countess.

After leaving the military camp safely, Lin Qingsu finally cut off the shackles on Zenobia's hands.

With the sound of metal clashing and dazzling sparks, the handcuffs fell to the ground.

"who are you?"

Zenobia did not rub her sore wrist, for she was worried that this action would irritate the other person. She just looked at Lin Qingsu nervously. She had never seen her before, and her fair skin also showed that she was not from their country.

"My name is..."

Lin Qingsu paused and decided to use another name. It was too strange to use a Chinese name in Europe.

"Artorius."

"From today on, you are mine."

Hearing this, Zenobia immediately realized that the other party was not a mercenary entrusted by someone.

Perhaps he was coveting her position as queen, or was he an ambitious person who wanted to use her position to win over the people and soldiers of the destroyed Palmyra Empire?

But Zenobia was relieved. It was better to know the other party's purpose than not to know it.

And to be honest, perhaps the two defeats in the previous battles with the Romans, the year-long siege, and the humiliating memories of the exhibition during this period made her more resistant to pain. When she heard that the other party wanted to use her, she was actually a little happy.

At least, it's not bad to be used by such a handsome guy.

It would be even better if the other party had great ambitions and even wanted to become king.

At least she can still be queen.

Zenobia was ambitious.

Otherwise, it would be impossible for her to immediately support her ten-year-old son as emperor and rule the country for her ten-year-old son after her husband Odenathus, who obeyed and followed the Roman Empire, was assassinated.

It is even more unlikely that during her reign she would overturn her husband's pro-Roman policies, take control of Syria, Egypt and most of Asia Minor, and openly declare the empire to be in resistance to Roman rule.

She wants to be a real queen.

pity...

Lin Qingsu didn't know what this woman was doing there in a daze, but she was very satisfied with her cooperation. She put her arms around her waist and then jumped on the horse, letting Zenobia sit in her arms.

It was not until the horse began to run and the cold night wind blew on his body that Zenobia came back to his senses.

Feeling the warm hands around her slender waist and the thick and warm chest she was leaning on, Zenobia felt extremely peaceful in her heart.

If it were a few years ago, she would never have reacted like this.

man?

ridiculous.

No matter how handsome or strong a man is, can he be as powerful as power?

However, when she fought two battles with Rome with full confidence, both ended in disastrous defeat.

When her son, who was holding the regency, was captured and killed by the Roman army.

When she was trapped in Palmyra, she worried day after day that she would wake up at dawn to see Roman soldiers filling her bedroom and entering the city.

When she was treated like an animal and exhibited in various cities.

Zenobia had never missed her deceased husband so much, and had never wanted a man she could rely on so much.

Zenobia subconsciously shrank into the other's arms.

Afterwards, he didn't know whether it was to cover up the shame brought about by his actions, or the desire for power that was stirring in his heart again.

He asked, "What do you want to do with me?"

Lin Qingsu was a little surprised when she felt Zenobia jumping into her arms.

He also thought that the queen would resist fiercely, and might even cause some trouble when he wanted to take her away. After all, she could not be as obedient as a little girl.

He hadn't expected her to be unexpectedly 'smart', and now it was even more unexpected to him.

He didn't know whether this was a clever move on her part to lower his guard or if it was simply due to her insecurity.

"Haven't made up your mind yet?"

Zenobia was a little disappointed. She could really tell that Lin Qingsu hadn't thought it through.

Lin Qingsu didn't know what to do with Zenobia.

It's just that the other party and Nero do not get along. The enemy of my enemy is my friend. Saving her will always be beneficial. Lin Qingsu doesn't have a general idea about the specific matters.

Zenobia tried, "You can use my identity to take me to Palmyra."

"I still have a certain amount of prestige in Palmyra. When the time comes, I can raise a call and gather a lot of Palmyrenes. Then we can fight against the Roman Empire together..."

Lin Qingsu pinched her speechlessly.

Zenobia's body trembled suddenly, and her wheat-colored skin turned visibly red.

She said angrily: "Why are you humiliating me?!"

"Sorry, my hands are used to it."

Zenobia: "...?"

Zenobia found that she didn't even detect the lie in his words, as if the pinch he made was really out of instinct.

Zenobia wanted to get angry. If it were in the past, not to mention someone pinching her there, even if someone dared to look at her for a second longer, she would have had the rude guy dragged out and chopped to pieces.

But now the situation is stronger than people, Zenobia can only suppress his anger and ask: "Then why did you pinch me?"

"I just think you're a little stupid."

Zenobia said in disbelief, "Stupid?"

"As a queen of a fallen nation, even if you raise your voice in Palmyra and the whole of Palmyra responds to your call, you will still be finished when the Roman army arrives."

"Not to mention that Rome is definitely stationed in Palmyra now, and has sent a pro-Roman governor."

"If you go back now and make a call, aren't you walking into a trap?"

Zenobia was silent, and her anger subsided a lot. What the other party said was indeed very reasonable, and it was her fault for not considering it carefully enough.

Zenobia turned his head, looked at Lin Jiuan's profile, and asked, "What should we do then?"

Feeling the hot air coming out of her neck, Lin Qingsu's heart moved slightly, and her hands were stroking her soft and elastic neck in a somewhat dishonest manner.

"First, find a powerful ally."

"ally?"

"Britain to the north, Camelot."

"Or the Assyrian Empire to the south."

"Tsarist Russia in the east."

"Find a ruler of a country that has a bad relationship with the Roman Empire and is willing to help you. Ask her to help you restore your country, and then unite to fight against Rome."

The more Zenobia listened, the brighter her beautiful eyes became.

She didn't even care about Lin Qingsu's hand that was touching her.

"Which country do you think I should go to?"

Lin Qingsu didn't say anything.

Zenobia was getting anxious.

Suddenly, she felt something strange behind her buttocks.

She was stunned for a moment, then realized something, and her beautiful eyes widened slightly, full of disbelief.

How could it be so...?

Zenobia suddenly remembered her dead husband.

Odenathus.

Strictly speaking, the other party is a strong man.

At that time, Rome was in a period of crisis, with economic decline, rampant plague, and frequent military coups.

The imperial government's control over the provinces was much weaker than before, and local governors were almost able to act independently.

Valerian personally led an expedition to the East but was captured by the Sassanid Persians. Odenathus took the initiative to avenge the emperor, defeated the Sassanid Persians, and was named "Governor of the East", effectively controlling the empire's eastern provinces.

At first, Zenobia was still wondering why her husband, who was clearly capable of establishing his prestige, continued to pursue a pro-Roman policy. It was not until he was defeated by the Roman Empire that she fully understood her husband's behavior.

Although the Roman Empire was not as powerful as before, it was still the Roman Empire after all, and not just anyone could challenge it.

Unfortunately, she understood it too late.

But at this moment she just thought about it for a moment, and then her attention was focused on the thing behind her.

Compared with my husband.

Two things suddenly popped up in Zenobia's mind.

"Bean sprouts" and "big sausages".

Silently said sorry to her deceased husband.