In the Side Mahal of Kunwaries Maya was currently enjoying in the small garden in the backyard. Her personal sevika was serving her tea and snacks. Maya loves flowers, back in the minister mansion, she used to have a garden beside her room. There were many flowers which she liked. She used to care it herself. But after entering the palace, she couldn't ask for a garden for herself since she don't have any official title or power to order. Besides though ShtriMahal is a huge place, but the West Wing of Kunwaries are limited inside the boundary. There were only 5 rooms in the West Wing. Luckily she has small garden in the West Wing so she came here daily to enjoy the sight even though it was not exquisite at all.

"Kunwari, I can see that there are many flowers bloomed today. Some of them smells really good. Do you want me to pluck some and make fragrance power for you?" Dyuti, her personal sevika asked.

"It's fine, though these flowers are beautiful, it's not my favourite one" Maya shook her head.

"Back in the Minister Mansion, there are many flowers you liked the most. Madam used to care about it a lot. But after you entered the palace, no one cares about you. Seeing you like this I feel bad. How about we ask madam to deliver few pots of flowers in the palace Kunwari? Wouldn't it be better?" Dyuti suggested suddenly.

"It's not a bad idea though" Maya nodded. As she was thinking, a palace sevika ran inside.

"Kunwari, the sevika of Samragyi is here asking for you"

"Sevika of Samragyi?" Maya was surprised. Why she is here again? Suddenly she felt something is wrong. She looked at the palace sevika again, "did she said why she is here?"

"I have asked but she refused to say a word. She even told us that she was here for you and would say the reason when you meet her. Kunwari you have to meet her personally to know the reason. We can't ask and annoy her again" the palace Sevika looked apologetic.

Maya suddenly felt restless. She couldn't fathom why Samragyi's sevika came asking for her. She predicted many possibilities yet she couldn't pick the right reason. Feeling more irritated she got up and walked inside.

She saw Samragyi's sevika was standing there waiting for her. Maya frowned as she walked towards her, "what's the matter? Did Samragyi asked us to come again?"

Medha shook her head, "Kunwari Maya it's only you that Samragyi called. You are being invited in the court by Samragyi"

Maya was shocked. What did she say? She was invited in the court? But why? Other Kunwaries also came out to see what's happening. When they heard that Maya was invited in the court they exchanged some look. Before no one was invited in the court. But this time why Samragyi called her to the court?

"In the court? Why?" Maya asked again.

"Kunwari Maya, you have to come with me. Everyone is waiting for you in the court. We couldn't be late anymore. We have to hurry, it will also take time to reach there" Medha said impatiently.

Maya felt restless. Suddenly being called in the court made her scare. But she also know this time it wasn't Samragyi that waiting for her but Samrat was also there. Now thinking about Samrat she is also excited. She has seen him once in the banquet. And after she entered the palace she never had the chance to see him. Now it was her chance to take. No matter what she knew she had never done anything wrong so there's nothing to worry too. Besides her father must be in the court. Thinking all of this Maya nodded her head. Then she almog with her sevika left hurriedly.

Dhiti looked at Sambhara, "why did Samragyi called her in the court?" She frowned.

Sambhara glared at her, "how would I know? The news came so suddenly and that sevika didn't even reveal the real reason. I am already tensed myself and you are asking me this?"

"I was just curious " Dhiti replied, "since I have entered the palace, no Kunwaries are allowed to go the court. But today Maya was invited so does that mean Samragyi prefers her more than us and even wanted to give her any social title?"

"Giving her title?" Sambhara clenched her fist, "what nonsense are you sprouting? Only Samrat can promote the kunwaries with title and rank. Samragyi though handles the affairs of ShtriMahal but she couldn't just pull the Kunwaries on top with an official title. Don't overthink anything" she hissed.

Dhiti saw Sambhara getting angry so she stopped. It was true that only Samrat can give that but for moment she was being excited and didn't think things clearly. Now that Sambhara scolded her she stayed silent and didn't tried to argue back.

On the other hand Maya, who was totally oblivious of their thoughts finally able to reach the court hall. Her hands were sweating and she was hell nervous. She don't know why she was called but she was also excited about the fact she could meet the man she was longing to see finally again. An emotion of excitement and nervousness mixed together giving her some unknown feelings.

The door keeper announced her arrival and Medha led her inside. "come in Kunwari Maya, everyone is already waiting for you"

Maya sighed deeply and nodded again. She fixed her posture looking graceful then followed Medha inside the court hall. As she stepped in, she could see the long raws of people who's focus was on her. She raised her head a little and saw her father was standing at side looking at her. Then she turned and looked at the center. There was a man sitting in high position. Maya almost gasped loudly. It has been years since she was able to take a glimpse of Samrat. He looked so indifferent seeing her which made her feel shock. She was a beauty of course, and whenever man sees her they would admire her. But the man sitting in throne happened to be her husband too even though it's still unofficial but she was already consisted his wife by royal low. But why does he seemed so indifferent? Wasn't she beautiful in his eyes. Maya but her lips as she walked forward.

"Kunwari Maya is here Samragyi" Medha said before she retreated to her older position.

Maya bowed to the Samrat and Samragyi before putting a smile on her face.

"Maya Kunwari, I know you are wondering about why you are being invited in the court. But I couldn't help it. I had to invite you there so that the current matter would be clear to everyone. I hope you won't mind my sudden call" Nandini said looking at her.

"If I can help you in anything then it will be my honour. Please don't embarrass me saying such thing Samragyi " Maya replied.

Nandini nodded, "I have expected such answer from the Kunwari" then she glanced at Birbhrat who looked dazed and smiled at little, "this matter today is really important. It's about the death of Ms. Vehila, the dancer. I called you here to ask you what did Ms. Vehila's intention before she died"

Maya wasn't expecting she would be dragged in this matter too. So this is the reason she was called here? She glanced at her father. For a moment she was hesitating.

"Maya Kunwari don't be afraid , you can just say the truth and nothing else" Nandini said again.

"Umm ..well Ms. Vehila, wanted to marry Samrat and even asked Samragyi's permission. It has happened under our watchful eyes. When her proposal was declined she went crazy and even shouted at us calling names. She also dragged down Samrat's name" Maya said.

Birbhrat at side closed his eyes and shook his head. Since Maya has confirmed as a witness nothing could be done anymore. He wanted to drag this matter and frame Samragyi but the matter is changed into another direction. If he continued to drag it again then the Samrat would doubt him. So he gritted his teeth and smiled at Manik.

"Since this case has come to this point, then Ms. Vehila must harbour ill intention when she was invited in the palace. Afterall she is just a dancer who wonder around aimlessly. If she was hiding her evil intention then her death was justified. Her death was the great example to those who bears evil mind towards the royals" Birbhrat said.

Hearing him say, the commoners also joined his words. Now no one point their questions towards Nandini instead they felt that the death of Ms. Vehila was justified.

Nandini who was standing at the high place smiled hearing him. This Prime Minister is really interesting. He was blaming her few moments ago, saying she was the culprit for who killed an innocent dancer cruelly. But when his daughter approved of the context he changed his attitude and words swiftly.

"Prime Minister, now that this matter is clear, I hope in future you won't blame others without knowing the situation rightfully. For a high ranked minister to accuse because of mere rumours is really shameful. Next time people won't believe your words anymore" Nandini said with a slight smile.

Birbhrat's smile stiffened instantly. It was a shameful for him being lectured like this infront of the court who respects him because of his high position. Few moments ago he wanted to drag Nandini down and convey that she wasn't eligible to become Samragyi and even wanted to show her as a cruel woman. But the situation turned into another direction when Maya was called in the court. If he continued to press the matter then his own daughter would also dragged down. But hearing Samragyi's such words he suddenly felt humiliated. But he couldn't object her words too. He was at fault and he was also the one who wanted to call Samragyi in the court to explain the matter.

"Yes, yes, what Samragyi said is true" Birbhrat nodded, "it was of course my mistake to overlook this matter and caused a little problem" Birbhrat immediately accepted his fault.

Maya looked at her father with pursed lips. She felt like her father was being weak in the court today.  She averted her gaze and looked at Manik again. She couldn't help but feel content in her heart. She has been desiring him for such a long time. Few years ago when he was still a prince she has seen him. And in that moment she wanted to marry him and become his wife. But when she finally become his wife he didn't even glanced at her.

Why? Maya bite her lips. A sudden rush of emotions surged in her heart. Even at this moment, he didn't even glanced at her. She couldn't help but clenched her fist tightly in secret.

"Samrat, since the matter is clear I want to request you for leave" Nandini ignored everything and asked Manik.

Manik slightly nodded his head before waving his hand. Nandini  sighed in heart and directly left the court. Her sevikas followed her silently. Seeing her leaving Maya also left. Today she came to meet the Samrat but she failed to attract him again. She felt her angry inside and left abruptly without caring about anything.

After returning back to the mahal Nandini sighed and sat on the longue looking tired. Purna hurriedly went to kitchen and made tea. She had already prepared all the items before leaving so it was easier for her make the tea.

"Have some tea Prizzi, it will help you to relax" Purna handed the hot tea to Nandini.

"This Prime Minister is really cunning. He used the commoners as an excuse to create troubles. What he was thinking?" Medha said angrily.

"Humph, after his daughter was called he behaved like a timid person" Isha snorted.

"Prizzi, this man doesn't seem good, I just feel like he is about to create another trouble" Anghari frowned.

Nandini took few sips of tea, "he would of course" she shook her head, "how could he adjust the fact that his daughter is still an unofficial wife of Samrat living in the corner of ShtriMahal? Afterall all his motive was to use the chance greatly. He would definitely try to dig into my identity. As long as he can get some evidence he will use it to take me down from the seat and boost his daughter up. Since the position of Samragyi is not vacant anymore, these ministers are going crazy. They just couldn't sit still and had to engage themselves in taking action"

"So others are also trying to overturn the palace?" Medha frowned.

Nandini pursed her lips. The court won't be peaceful anymore. And she wouldn't have engaged herself if it wasn't because of that crafty Samrat. He could do it alone but had to drag her down with him. Thinking about it Nandini felt annoyed.

"Go, investigate this Prime Minister's action. See if he is engaged in some private dealings"

Isha nodded and left immediately. The Prime Minister really used a good matter to humiliate her. Now she had to repay what he did.

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