Episode 12

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Bad news reached the ears of Tanya. Wahan's slaves who were on the seashore were attacked by a plague, some of them died, the rest made it to Arth and were being treated at Harim's house. Meanwhile in Ddoldambul there was a riot which was initiated by a slave from the Ago tribe. Some died, others escaped, whether they were alive or not.

Tanya was sitting in front of the fire of the Great Temple that never goes out. Her eyes are swollen with tears that won't stop flowing. Yangcha stood not far from her, had been staring at her.

"Why are you crying? Are you sad to hear what is happening at Ddoldambul and the seashore?"

"Why are you crying?" Suddenly Tanya asked the same thing Yangcha was thinking.

"People are generally curious if they see people who are crying. Why do I cry? People usually cry when they are in trouble or when they are suffering. However, I think it can also be when we are filled with strong determination. I know that today," Tanya said.

The next day, at the Great Temple, the Wahan people gathered to form the letter 'U' around the fire in white clothing. Tanya leads the spirit dance to pray for the souls of those who have died, including Chieftains Cheosol, also her beloved Eunsom and Eunsom's mother Asahon.

"White Wolf Goddess, accept our prayers. Accept the souls of your people who have been killed unjustly. White Wolf Goddess ... Mother ... Help me ... Help me to uphold justice and restore peace in our land ... "

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Tanya was sipping her tea when Yangcha entered her room.

"Is it about to begin? Wait a minute," said Tanya as she ordered Nubi, her servant, to take care of the breakfast she had finished eating.

Tanya wore jewelery and moved from her seat. Suddenly she gripped her stomach which felt painful. Seeing the strange signs of Tanya, Yangcha approached. He saw Tanya's face that looked pale. Cold sweat size of like a corn flowing on her forehead

"What's the matter? You're not feeling well? What if the meeting is canceled?" Yangcha tried to talk to Tanya in sign language, but Tanya was just gawking, not understanding.

Yangcha pulled the sleeve of Tanya's robe, escorted her to the bed.

"Oh ... do you think I'm sick and tell me to just rest?"

Yangcha nodded.

"I can't. The people are waiting. I'm fine, maybe i just ate the wrong meal."

Finally with Yangcha, Tanya went to a small building near the palace gate. The building was specially built after Tanya officially became a concubine, as a meeting place for Tanya with the people who wanted to complain.

It has been three months that Tanya has been carrying out her duties as a mouthpiece between the people and King Tagon. She can also read and write the letters Aniartz, taught by Saya. All people's wishes and complaints will be reported to Tagon in order to make a new policy. For example, a request for a reduction in taxes that is felt to be too high, a ban on torture of slaves, and others. But all decisions remain in the hands of Tagon. Sometimes there are complaints that are rejected, and Tanya, no matter what, must be able to convince the people not to be angry because their complaints are rejected. So far there has never been a problem. The people still want to listen to Tanya.

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