Pratham rani of course didn't take it much seriously, why would she, the teacher was there even before the grand queen herself. "Ranisa, I also saw the teacher make those laddoos when I came to give her my remaining homework about those classes. Call it a request or demand, I want that teacher out, I don't feel safe around her after this event.
Persuasion from everyone did the work.
The teacher was called by the grand queen in the room, by this time rani rudraveena also got her senses back, though still in bed, but she can speak and understand her mind. "Now that everyone and the teacher is also here, I want to hear from you rani rudraveena, what happened?" The grand Queen's voice was quite stern, Tara since she came have never heard her voice like this " Yes, I came to the teacher to ask where the next class will be held, I wanted to wear enough clothes as I catch cold very easily, thats when she called me near her and sat me down on the sofa there" she pointed near the sofa " she gave me some laddoos to eat as we talked a few other irrelevant topics, after that, I got up, but before I could reach the doors of the room, I felt a sharp pin pointed pain all over my body and fainted...then.....I don't know after that" the teacher quickly came to her defense "Its all false your highness!! Yes she came to me to ask something, yes we chatted, but I never offered any laddoos to her!! She was the one who bought them" by this point it was clear as day what rani rudraveena wanted to say indirectly 'the teacher poisoned my food'. "Are you calling your queen a liar? Why would she put poison in her own food??" Tara pointed out becoming protective over the sick "you, you must have done something, its after you came all these things are happening!!" This time the grand queen spoke up "are you in your senses teacher?! First you said that rani rudraveena poisoned her own food and now accusing rani Tara of it?! She was with me before, she came to my room with kheer for me, we were together in out room" the teacher came forward "can't you see my grand queen? She made some food to poison you as well" this peaked Kashi's attention "no didi! I've seen her taste the kheer with my eyes, if that was the case, then she wouldn't have eaten it" rudraveena came to save Tara. "I've made up my mind, since the teacher is accused of putting poison in a rani's food, since there is not enough evidence, she will be removed from the post of our teacher for lifetime, please pack your things and leave the palace within a week!" Everyone felt a relief wash over them.
Flashback
"Ok now listen, rani Vaishali, I need you to prepare a poison which looks very deadly but can be cured with antidote in seconds, is that possible?" She nodded "Yes, I can mix some herbs to make that, it will make your body turn other colour but is not that much harmful" the plan started smoothly "that's great!! Rani rudraveena, I will need you to intake that poison, I could have done that but that can create suspicion, you're the oldest among them, I hope you understand" she hesitated, but said yes eventually "I'm scared, but if it means no more sex classes, then yes, I'm ready"Tara smiled at her "Now, I will keep rani Kashi busy, you rudraveena, will take the poison from Vaishali and add them to some laddoos, take those laddoos to the teacher's room and eat them there, Vaishali, keep an eye on her, after she passes out , tell a servant to call out the grand queen. After everyone gathers, slowly escort the blame suspect on the teacher, when the doctor goes away, Vaishali, you will secretly feed her the antidote, and to create more suspicion on the teacher, Amba, you will eat one laddoo and talk about your worries about teacher, this will give me a chance to speak ill about her and make her look more bad"
They discussed it a bit further to clear out any confusion that remained in the plan, now the only work left to do was imply it and make the evil teacher go away.
This news spread in the palace like wild fire, the teacher, who was here for so many years was getting kicked out, that too for poisoning a queen? The opinions varied, some were happy, that that narrow minded woman was gone, and some were angry, but no one can do anything except gossiping behind the back. It was direct order from the grand Queen's mouth, no one, not even king or father king can meddle in her decision taken for inner palace, just like how the Queen's opinion doesn't matter in court room.
Everyone was getting on their way to their rooms, Tara too was on her way to her room, feeling happy about the success of her plan. A servant came to her as soon as she entered the room "nai ranisa (new queen) you've got a letter from videsh (outside India)" Tara got excited, was this Nayna?! Her hopes got high as she demanded the letter "really?!! Bring it to my study table, quick!!!" She was about to go when a call halt her "Tara!" She turned around to find Harshat behind that masculine voice, he came in, closer to Tara "thank you...".
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Soulmate [UNEDITED]
Historical FictionTo save her sister from a cruel marriage, sacrificed herself to the womanizer king. This needs heavy editing, so read at your own risk. [COMPLETED]