On the other side of thr pond, two female figures clothed in blue and red looking towards the praying hall. The blue clothed woman was in her middle age and her eyes lingered on Chityakanta's calm figure. While the other one clothed in red was young and she slightly frowned.

"Mother, why are you staring at praying hall?" She was observing her mother who was engrossed in watching towards the people praying before Budhha on the other side.

A small smiled kept on middle aged woman's face. She couldn't believe she would be seeing this today. Looks like her visit to the temple going to be fortunate. She turned her head and looked at the younger one.

"My dear, do you even have any idea about the identity of those people in praying hall?" She smiled widely "they are the royals of Samrat, Empress Dowager Chityakanta and the young woman must be the new Empress here"

The young girl's eyes widened "mother you mean..."

"Yes, yes, it's our fortune that we encountered them here. My dear, since we go the chance we shouldn't let it go no matter what"

The young girl frowned "mother what are you talking about?"

The middle aged woman smiled "since the empress and empress dowager is here then his majesty might be here too. It means we will be meeting him soon. He is young, handsome and very talented one. A man like him shouldn't be left just like this"

"But mother isn't it his majesty already married?"

The middle aged woman sneered "so what? He married an empress. He needed to do it but there was no rules saying he can't marry for second times too" then her face revealed an evil smile "man are always listen over fresh things. Even your father has three wives back at home. And his majesty is a royal being. Him being married a thousand will not matter much. Every king has their harem filled with beauties. But for now there is only one empress. And if you take this chance and seduce him then your life will be change"

"But mother will they agree?" The young girl frowned.

Her mother smiled "what's there's to reject? My daughter is young, beautiful and talented. Any man will want you to marry let alone his majesty. Even though he is Emperor but still he is a man. And in terms of nature all man are same"

"But mother I still think it's not a good idea. Though man lust over beauties, he also has great lust over power. Amd he is the emperor and with our status I don't think he will agree to take me as wife" the young girl remained.

"Don't worry my dear" the middle aged woman assured "I have my way. I know it won't go simple way. Years ago when the current empress dowager was a maiden we used be play mate and I once saved her life. She was grateful for that. And as a benefactor if I ask for a marriage for you that will not be hard. And once she agreed to repay me the favour, his majesty will surely agree to respect his mother" then she smiled "but still you need to hard work to seduce him. If he is drown in your beauty then nothing can stop us. Amd then back in home when your father will hear this arrangement he will dot on you for being sensible"

"In that case, I will do as mother say" the young girl's face stained with pink as she lowered her head. Her mother laughed and patted her shoulder then turned to look at the prayer hall again.

It is just a matter of time now. She will use her benefactor reason to get her daughter marry into royal family. She clenched her fist when she think of her own husband favouring his other wife ignoring her. She have to raise her power by marrying her daughter in royalty. And those sluts of a wives back in home will be easier to deal with. Wait once she get hold on this marriage plan properly then she will see how her husband defy her?

On the other side the royal who were being dragged in  a evil plan was totally unaware of it. Back in the room Vaibhav looked at the small figure who was ignoring his presence. He sighed then walk closer.

"You have not replied my question" he whispered and Atropa suddenly jumped startled. The watering pot nearly fell from her hand.

"What's there to reply your highness. I have told you I don't live in fantasy" she replied.

"And I told you that's not a fantasy but reality" Vaibhav said smiling. He really don't know how and when but the small figure before him really attracted him too much that he can't ignore the pull. He never paid attention much before but the day when he tasted the smooth drink and heard Nandini's comments something ignited inside him.

Atropa sighed and tired to look at him "your highness thinking too much. I told you I am not a match for your highness and I just want to live my life peacefully not being entangled with anything. I hope your highness can grant me this favour. Besides your highness is a prince of Samrat and there are many royal beauties which can fulfill your highness's every need. Please excuse me your highness" then she turned around and slowly walked out of the room.

Vaibhav stood there in the middle of the room watching her disappearing figure. He sighed then shook his head. There's no way he is letting her go no matter what. He need to find another way to persuade this damn stubborn girl and lure her into being his wife.

After praying for an hour, Nandini and Chityakanta walked out of the praying hall. Chityakanta felt light and peaceful.

"My decision of coming here is right. It greatly effected me. Praying her is peaceful. I think I can live here for the rest of my life" Chityakanta commented.

"Mother is being unfair. How can mother live here praying to God, while leaving us alone in the Palace" Nandini complained.

Chityakanta laughed "I won't leave that fast. I still need to see my grandchildren playing around the palace and also there is another devil who needs a wife to control him"

Nandini smiled but did not said anything. Grandchildren? If that possible then....

There talk stopped in middle when another voice joined them.

"Chitya, is that you...?"

Chityakanta jolted as she looked at the source of voice. Her eyes widened instantly and a small smiled appeared "Sumeska?"

Two figures showed up followed by few maid servants.  The woman named Sumeska was at the same age as Chityakanta. It has been years since they met before Chityakanta being married in the royal family.

"It's me" Sumeska smiled "I can't believe I am seeing you here"

Chityakanta nodded "even me too. It has been years since we met eachother. How have you been?"

"I am fine" Sumeska replied then turned to look at her daughter "this is my daughter Lakshya"

Chityakanta looked at the young girl who is shy and beautiful then smiled "what a beautiful girl! She is indeed your daughter"

Sumeska laughed but didn't said. Her eyes gradually falling on the person standing beside Chityakanta calmly. There was no reaction at all. To be said, that woman is beautiful, and her calmness is kind of attractive. Suddenly she felt uncertainty in her heart but don't know why?

Chityakanta followed her gaze then smiled "let me introduce you, she is my daughter in law Nandini"

Sumeska shook off her thoughts "oh, she is the new Empress of Samrat. His majesty has a good eye"

"Of course he is my son afterall" Chityakanta laughed.

Lakshya who was standing silently suddenly tensed. She was known to be most beautiful one but seeing the new Empress standing before her, she felt like inferior to her.

"Nandini, she is Sumeska my childhood playmate at academy. We have been friends for many years until I get married then I had no chance to meet her" Chityakanta introduced.

Nandini finally revealed a smile "greetings to aunt"

Sumeska couldn't help but smiled "you are too generous your highness"

Chityakanta asked "I never get the chance to meet you after marriage. When did you get married?"

"I get married after a year. My father was ill so it's ended up with a small function. My husband belongs to merchant family line and he took over the head position few years ago" Sumeska replied.

"I have so many thing to chat. It's good that you are here too. We can catch up everything left behind these years"

Sumeska nodded "of course"

"Then let's go in my chamber" Chityakanta replied amd Sumeska nodded in agreement. The three walked forward and Nandini followed behind them silently watching the moves of two newly joined characters.

Ageratina whispered "my lady this ..."

Nandini shook her head "not a good vibe"

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