Praise The Husband

Chapter 5

The room was dimly lit with a few oil lamps illuminating the space. The walls were adorned with tapestries depicting scenes from ancient Indian mythology. The floor was made of polished sandstone, and the furniture was made of dark, ornate wood. A large throne sat at the head of the room, and a long table with several chairs was placed before it. The air was thick with the fragrant smell of sandalwood incense.

As Rudransh sat on his throne, he looked around at the people assembled before him. His military generals, advisors, and courtiers were all present, waiting for him to speak. The king's expression was grim, and there was a sense of tension in the air.

"Abhimanyu, I want to know how a woman was able to get into the dorm of the castle," Rudransh said, addressing his military general. "As you know, we have a strong spell that prevents anyone from entering or leaving without me knowing."

Abhimanyu appeared taken aback by the accusation and hesitated before responding. "Rudransh, I assure you that I had no knowledge of this. We have the strongest security measures in place, and it is impossible for anyone to bypass them."

"But someone did," Rudransh said, his voice rising in frustration. "I want to know who she is and how she was able to get in."

Litvik, his second in command and younger half brother, interjected. "Perhaps we can use our resources to find out who this woman is. I can get my men on it and we'll find her."

"Good, do that," Rudransh said, nodding his approval. "I want her brought before me immediately."

Abhimanyu cleared his throat, drawing Rudransh's attention back to him. "My king, there is something else you should be aware of. Your father will be returning back to the castle with your mother and his concubines."

Rudransh's expression darkened at the news. "My father has no right to enter this castle without my permission. And his concubines are not welcome here."

Abhimanyu appeared hesitant to speak further. "your father is the former king. It is his right to come and go as he pleases. And as for the concubines, they are simply guests in our kingdom. We must show them respect."

Rudransh scowled at Abhimanyu. "I don't care about their titles or their rights. This is my kingdom, and I will not have them here."

Tension hung in the air as the meeting continued. The conflict between Rudransh and his military general over the security breach and the impending arrival of his father and his father's concubines raised questions about power dynamics, loyalty, and authority. The scene played out as a classic power struggle.

As the conversation continued, Rudransh's inner conflict began to surface. He was torn between his desire to protect his kingdom and his duty to his father. He wondered if his father's return was a threat to his power and whether he should take action to neutralize that threat.

At the same time, Rudransh felt that his authority was being challenged. He was the king, and he wanted to be the one in control. But Abhimanyu's words made him doubt his ability to maintain that control.

Ultimately, Rudransh knew that he needed to make a decision. He couldn't let an unknown woman infiltrate his castle without repercussions, and he needed to exert his authority over his father and the concubines.

"Abhimanyu, start the investigation immediately. I want to know who this woman is and how she got in," Rudransh said, his voice firm. "And as for my father and his concubines, have them escorted to the west of the castle."

Abhimanyu bowed, acknowledging his king's command. As the meeting came to a close, Rudransh had a sense of relief. He had made a decision, and he knew it was the right one. The power struggle was over, and he had emerged victorious.