The Obsession

Chapter 14

Leela, posing as Maanvika, sits in the grand temple in palace, surrounded by the priests, scholars and Brahmins.

She sit there and convince herself to responds with rehearsed, mimicking Maanvika's tone and mannerisms.

Brahmin "Your Highness, what are your thoughts on the concept of Dharma and its application in our kingdom?"

Leela (as Maanvika)nervously"Ah, dharma... "pauses, recalling Maanvika's words hastitates to response,searching her memory she heard from Maanvika,she remembered how she used to share her knowledge with Leela and conversations of talkative princess she had to listen with envy but it come in handy now.How Maanvika patiently taught her writting her name.She used to think Maanvika was naive and trying to play around.

Brahmin said"Your Highness maybe You're feeling a but overwhelmed ?take some moments. "

Leela recall Maanvika phases and ideas "Dharma...is the very fabric of our society. It is the duty of the king to uphold dharma and ensure the welfare of his subjects." She said Smiling and brahmin nodded.

A Scholar asked" Your Highness. And what of the recent drought affecting our crops? How would you propose we address this issue?"

Leela as Maanvika thinks for a moment, recalling Maanvika's conversations"...We must consult with the wisest scholars... and farmers to find a solution. Perhaps a combination of prayer and... P'ractical measures, like irrigation and crop rotation?" She answered with cracked voice ,Scholars nodded assuredly.

Though Leela appears convincing, her lack of true understanding and intelligence is evident in her simplistic answers. She relies on memorized phrases and Maanvika's mannerisms to deceive the Brahmins and scholars, but her illiteracy and limited knowledge hinder her from providing more insightful responses.

Brahmins and scholar,unaware of the deception,nod in approval, impressed by Leela's wisdom. Little do they know, the real Maanvika's intelligence and capabilities far surpass this imposter's attempts to mimic her..

Leela breath a sigh of relief  she realizes that her time as a maid listening Maanvika conversations, has unexpectedly prepared her for today.She continues to draw upon those memories how Maanvika have royal upbringing and she was her personal maid was inseparable to her.

Royal physician attended her and evaluated her health, Royal physicians used various methods to ensure.Urine analysis is performed to detect any potential health issues, such as diabetes or kidney problems.

Bloodletting has Performing to assess  blood, phlegm, yellow bile, black bile and determine her immunity.

They take inspection of bodily fluids Examining the colour other adour and  determine her fertility and reproductive health.

They Tested for virginity by Conducting physical examinations tests to verify the virginity they loom a sanitation and her body limp to it as if it sensitivity.Two finger check her hymns intact.

Assessment of beauty,Evaluating her physical beauty, as it is believed to reflect her inner virtues and worthiness to be king's wife.

They ensure that "Royal bride her Highness Maanvika is healthy, fertile, and suitable to produce heirs, as well as to assess her overall suitability to be a concubine."

She is taken to get ready for marriage ceremony Leela steps into the grand bath chamber. The room is filled with the sweet scent of rose petals and the soft glow of candles. Maids and attendants, dressed in fine silks doing her chores and errands.

They begin by pouring fragrant oils and perfumes into the bathing water, creating a luxurious foam. Leela is then assisted into the bath, where she is gently scrubbed and massaged with sandalwood and turmeric paste by two maids.