Is It Hate OR Love? Jodha Akbar

Chapter 25 Par 1

Chapter 25 Part 1

Diwan-e-Khaas continued...

Jodha glanced at him with contentment. In an appreciative tone, she slurred, "Shahenshah Thank you for inspiration, your support has boosted my strength and courage... A few minutes back, I was so worried and I was afraid that you might get annoyed or any of my words could upset you... But the way you are encouraging me and supporting me, I feel I am blessed."

Jalal teasingly whispered in her ears- "I didn't know that my wild cat has knowledge about political issues"

Jodha smirked and whispered back- "Shahenshah, stop teasing me, you are in the courtroom not in your chamber."

Rukaiya eyes were on the duo, seeing them engrossed in talk and their romantic smirk churned her inwardly with annoyance and jealousy. Little by little, volcano molded to erupt in her heart with fiery fumes.

Maham sensed Rukaiya's suppressed wrath, her resentment was clearly visible in her eyes. While gesturing to calm down Maham caressed on her hand and mumbled in a dim tone, "Have patience Queen Rukaiya... I don't believe Queen Jodha is expert in administrative matters, if once the arrow hits the target then it doesn't mean that you have become an expert in Archery... It's just the beginning, so keep watching wait for the right moment. Sooner or later, we will trap her, I can clearly see how Jalal and Jodha's views are so diverse from each other. Jodha is a feeble person, and won't be able to take a tough decision thenceforth Jalal will comprehend how wrong he was to appoint her to the position of Malika-e-Hindustan instead of choosing you. Rukaiya Begum, don't lose your courage... If not today then maybe tomorrow, but we will definitely succeed. You just have to keep patience, soon we will show that Rajvanshi her right place, till then keep wearing your mask and hide this resentment from your face." Rukaiya grinned and nodded her head.

At last Jalal announced his final verdict, "We will give a tax break to those villagers until and unless all of them settle down well and start their routine life once again... Meanwhile, we will dispatch immediate help from Agra." He also directed to notify all the nearby states to support and send immediate relief to villagers. The King was very much pleased with the decision of tax break and additional support. He stood up at his place and bowed down respectfully to thank Jalal and Jodha.

Jalal instructed to proceed for next issue.

Atgah Sahib after reading the next memo informed everyone:

Jabalpur Township, some of the common people gathered and sent this complaint. They have a complaint against some food marketers who are selling basic grains like rice, wheat, and lentils for the extremely high price. They are even mixing lots of pebbles in the food and according to them all marketers covertly got together and increased the price so people don't have any other option.

Jalal asked his expert advisors for their opinion on what should be done to control this situation.

Almost everyone gave an identical opinion that all the marketers need to be penalized for retailing basic need items for the higher price.

Even Jalal agreed with all of them... They can monopolize the market in basic need item, it is a cheating with consumers and sultanate since they are making more profit and paying the same tax like any other state.

Jodha in a hesitant tone expressed "Shahenshah, in my view, we should not reprimand those marketers."

"Jodha, why don't you put your opinion in front of others but make sure you have a valid reason for it." Jalal in poise manner instructed. While looking at the scholars, he informed, 'Malika E Hindustan has a different opinion on this matter. She would like to discuss this matter further.' then while nodding toward her he permitted her to continue further.