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Chapter - 31

In Hastinapur-

The grand halls of Hastinapur echoed with laughter. Servants moved around carrying trays filled with gifts while the royal women gathered around Bhanumati. Her cheeks were stained yellow with haldi and a bright streak of vermillion adorned her forehead.

Duryodhan sat beside her, looking unusually pleased with himself. Harsha watched the couple for a moment before shaking his head dramatically.

Harsha : Bhanu! Ab tak ka vishay patha nahi. Par ab se Suyo se thoda door rah liya karo. Mujhe tho bacha tere jaise hi chahiye. Tumhari vichitr pathi ki tarah nahi. (He muttered causing everyone in the hall to burst out into laughter.)

("Bhanu! I don't know the topic until now. But from now on, stay a little away from Suyos. I want a child just like you. Not like your strange husband.")

Suyo shook his head at his friend's childish comments and just side hugged him. Harsha reciprocated with a huge smile. He was genuinely happy for his friend.

Suyo : Ab bas bahut hogaya. Jab tu pitha banega na, tab main tumhe aise chidaungi. Aise chidaungi ki tum- ( He stopped in middle when he observed how harsha lowered his face and smiled blushingly.)

("Enough is enough now. When you become a father, then I will tease you like this. I will tease you so much that you-")

Harsha's ears reddened as he covered his hot cheeks, trying to look away from his friend. Arjun walked forward and exclaimed.

Arjun : Nahi, Bratah Suyo! Aap ye kaam akela thodi karenge. ( He muttered while wrapping his hand around Harsha's shoulder.)

( "No, brother Suyo! You will not do this work alone.")

Nakul and sahadev joined the team while nodding in positive. While Harsha just wanted to evaporate from the room.

It's been one year of his marriage and he is still blushing at the mention of his wife. Kunthi who was also enjoying the banter suddenly looked at Bheeshm. Her smile dropped as she observed how he was immersed in deep thoughts.

She blamed herself for snatching his peace. A week back, she revealed a secret to him. And today, he agreed to help her in announcing it in the court.

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The next day morning the royal court assembled as usual. Kings, ministers, warriors and advisors occupied their respective places. Yet an unusual tension lingered in the air.

Everyone could feel it. Something significant was about to happen. Bhishma rose from his seat, cauing all the murmurs to cease.

Bheeshm : Maharaj! Aaj ki kaarwayi shuru karne se pehle, Hum is sabha main upasthit sabhi ko ek sathya se avagath karana chahthe hai. ( Dhrithrashtr frowned but nodded. )

( "Maharaj! Before starting today's proceedings, I want to apprise everyone present in this assembly of a truth.")

Bheeshm looked at Kunthi and signed her to take matters into her hands now.

Kunthi : Maharaj! Hum humare jeevan se judi ek gupt baath bathana chahthe hai. (Dhrithrashtr nodded telling her to continue without judging her. )

("Your Majesty! We want to tell you a secret related to our life.")

With a sigh, she gazed at Harsha who was looking at her curiously.

Kunthi : Aapke Chote Bhai Pandu ke saath vivaah se poorv Durvasa muni ne mujhe ek vardaan diya tha. Jiske kaaran mere kayi putr huye hai. 

(" Before my marriage to your younger brother Pandu, Durvasa Muni gave me a boon. Because of this, I have many sons. ")

Dhrith : Ye sabko patha hai, kunthi. Tum kuch gupt baath kehna chahthe the na? (He questioned and she nodded in positive. )