Chapter 138: The Reign of the Queen
In the fifth month of her pregnancy, Draupadi took on the mantle of a wise and assertive queen, making a significant decision for the governance of their vast kingdoms. She gathered the Pandavas in the royal hall, her posture confident yet tender as she addressed them.
“I will need to focus on my health and the forthcoming child,” Draupadi announced. “Therefore, I am assigning the responsibility of ruling Kampalyam, Indraprastha, and the entire Suryavansham to you five for the next four months.”
The Pandavas exchanged amused glances, their teasing nature coming to the fore. **Yudhishthira**, with a playful smile, said, “So, our queen believes we are fit to handle such a grand responsibility?”
**Bhima** added with a grin, “Are you sure you want to leave the reins in our hands? We might turn things upside down!”
**Arjuna** chuckled, “Or perhaps we’ll just turn it into a grand celebration!”
**Nakula** and **Sahadeva** shared a knowing look, and Nakula said, “It seems the queen doubts her own kingdom’s administration skills.”
Draupadi raised an eyebrow, clearly amused. “Oh, do not think I underestimate your abilities. It’s merely that I need to ensure the well-being of both myself and the unborn child. Consider this a test of your skills.”
With laughter and light-hearted banter, the Pandavas accepted their temporary roles with eagerness. They promised to uphold the kingdom’s honor and ensure that the transition of power would be smooth and effective.
As Draupadi retired to her chambers, the Pandavas set about preparing for their new responsibilities, determined to prove themselves worthy of their queen’s trust. The palace buzzed with anticipation, and the realm looked forward to seeing how the Pandavas would handle their brief reign.
