A royal princess known for her beauty, bravery, intelligence, and war skills always stands against injustice and ill karma. She crosses paths with a royal prince celebrated for his courage and warrior skills, and they fall in love. However, fate has...
On the other side, the pigeon, which had flown away a long time ago, was searching for the man to whom it was supposed to deliver the letter. It crossed many lakes, forests, villages, and even a river. The pigeon even crossed the borders of Suryavarta.
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Finally, it reached the person, landing on his shoulder. Upon seeing it, he immediately recognized that the letter was from Anahita. He took the letter and began to read. His eyes turned red with anger as he went through the contents.
Meanwhile, a manly voice interrupted, “Brother, what are you reading? A letter? From whom?”
He replied, “From Yuvarani Anahita.”
The manly voice responded with a mischievous smile, “Oh ho ho... I see! You met her a few days ago, and now you're already missing each other. I should tell mother to arrange your marriage soon. Oh, how great it would be for the history of Dharmapuri and Suryavarta to not only share a bond of friendship and understanding but also a family tie. No one would disagree with the union, and our enemies would die of jealousy. Imagine, Yuvaraja Anirvachaniya in love with Yuvarani Anahita, and they will be married very soon."
Anirvachaniya said sternly, “Stop your nonsense, Ashwin. How many times will you keep saying this?”
Before he could finish, another voice interrupted, “Until you both get married. We’ve been noticing this from the very beginning, and I want to see you and our future sister-in-law ruling Dharmapuri together.”
Ashwin added, “You’re right, Varuna.”
Anirvachaniya sighed, “Both of you stop. It’s not as simple as you think. Besides, I am not yet the Yuvaraja of Dharmapuri, so stop saying such things.”
Varuna chimed in, “What’s the problem, brother? It’s very simple. Everyone knows you are the finest among all the brothers. There’s no doubt you will win the contests.”
Ashwin asked, “Brother, is there something you’re hiding from us?”
Anirvachaniya didn’t respond and instead began walking toward the tent where they were staying the night. Suddenly, a voice called out, “What are you all doing here?”
Anirvachaniya turned and saw it was Amalesha. “What are you doing here? This is our place, and we’ll do whatever we want,” Anirvachaniya retorted.
Instead of responding, Amalesha’s eyes were drawn to the letter in Anirvachaniya’s hands. He sneered, “Oh, a love letter from Yuvarani Anahita! I was wondering why you all seemed so happy. Brother, I suggest you marry her and go to Suryavarta. If you come back to Dharmapuri, I’ll make your life a living hell.”
Anirvachaniya, clenching his fist tightly, growled, “Stop it and get lost! Yo have no right to interfere in my life.”
Amalesha shot back, “You have no right to say that! You interfere in my life every chance you get. You’re always taking things away from me. But I won’t let that happen. I will take back everything that belongs to me. And if you keep interfering in my life, I’ll do the same to you.”
With that, Amalesha stormed off.
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Back in Suryavarta...
Maharani Uma Devi sent a message to her husband, instructing him to bring the army and free the Ravi River by defeating Suryavarta.
The King of Padmini Nagar was doing the same. They had already set out with the army, and within four days, the entire force would reach Suryavarta.
The news spread quickly, and both Aditya and Maharaja Shivendra instructed the military minister to be prepared, as they would need to defeat Padmini Nagar.
It was nighttime in the chamber of Maharaja Shivendra and Maharani Hemalata. As Maharaja Shivendra was having his dinner, he suddenly felt a sharp pain in his chest, and blood began to spill from his mouth. Maharani Hemalata, shocked, immediately called for the servants and instructed them to summon the doctors.
The news spread throughout the palace in minutes. The news also reached Anahita. She rushed to the chamber and noticed the grave expressions on everyone’s faces. As she entered, she saw numerous doctors attending to the king. Maharani Hemlata was standing beside the bed, watching the doctors with worry. Anahita’s eyes fell on her father, lying lifeless on the bed. She hurried over to him, but before she could reach, she heard a loud noise outside the room.
She stepped outside and saw Rajakumara Dinesha holding Rani Sadhana Devi. Rani Sadhana Devi was emotional, crying heavily, while Dinesha’s face was red with anger.
Dinesha shouted, “Rani Sadhana Devi, you have no right to enter this room! Have you lost your senses?”
Rani Sadhana Devi pleaded, “I just want to see his face. I won’t trouble anyone.”
Dinesha, still enraged, said, “Your presence alone is the biggest trouble for us. Leave immediately.”
Anahita, shocked by her brother’s behavior, because it was the first time she saw him like this. “Brother, what are you doing? Are you out of your mind? How can you treat Maa like this?”
She freed Sadhana Devi from Dinesha’s grip and placed her hands on her mother’s shoulders.
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Dinesha shouted, “No, Anahita! This woman has no right to see our father.”
Anahita, calm but firm, replied, “A wife always has the right to see her husband, whenever she wishes. She doesn’t need anyone’s permission for that, brother. If you think of him as the Maharaja, and that she needs permission, then hear this: she is one of the Ranis, and I, the Yuvarani of Suryavarta, grant her permission to visit her husband.”
With that, Anahita took Sadhana Devi’s hand and led her inside the room. Dinesha and the others stood in shock at her boldness.
Dinesha muttered to himself, “It would have been better if we had told her the truth.”
Inside the chamber…
As Sadhana Devi entered, her eyes fell on Hemlata, sitting next to Maharaja and holding his hand. She slowly approached the bed. Anahita, who had been watching her father closely, suddenly exclaimed, “No!”
Everyone’s eyes turned to her. Ignoring their stares, Anahita rushed out and saw Aditya standing nearby. “Brother, come with me,” she said.
Without explaining, she left the room with Aditya. Outside, she spoke with an expressionless face, “Brother, I want every servant who works in the kitchen and those stationed on the path from the kitchen to the Maharaja’s chamber gathered here immediately.”
Aditya asked, “But why?”
Anahita, her face devoid of emotion, responded, “Because according to my guess, this isn’t natural.”
