Currently the minister mansion was bustling with happiness and joy. The hall was filled with ladies and young girls while Madam Urvi was playing the act of host. Miyara and Myra were chatting young ladies happily.

"This handkerchief is so pretty. Where did you but it?" A young girl around 15 asked.

"Oh, it's newly arrived design of Silk-Thread. I just bought it yesterday" the girl who was holding the purple silk handkerchief smiled. She flaunted the handkerchief for everyone to see.

"Zara, I really liked the peony design. And this communication of mustard and blue thread, it's really enhanced the flower embroidery " another girl complimented.

Zara smiled "when I saw this handkerchief, I fell in love with it instantly. I had to force my mother to buy it" she laughed.

"Zara, how much it cost?" Miyara asked smiling.

"It's 200,000 silvers"

"What? That high for a handkerchief?" Myra almost yelled making other ladies give a weird look at her.

"What are you saying? For a Silk-Thread to sell a handkerchief with 200,000 silvers is considered cheap enough. Do you even know Samragyee herself bought a handkerchief for her niece worth 600,000 silvers which was plain with a rose flower?" One of the girl said.

"So what's important in it?" Myra rolled her eyes.

Zara frowned not liking her attitude "you should pay more attention to the socialism Myra because I fear of you keep saying like that you will be left far behind"

"What do you mean?" Myra glared at her.

Zara chuckled "do you even know what are you saying? To criticize the best shop of the capital like this you are really disgracing the whole society. Do you even know how much this mustard and blue gradient silk thread cost? It takes 300,000 silvers per spool of silk threads. So measuring the amount they are generous enough to sell it 200,000 silvers which already cost them 100,000 silver at lost"

Myra felt embarrassed hearing it. These days she was staying in the manor simply because of her last scandal her mother didn't allowed her to go outside. And even if she goes out she could not enter Silk-Thread either. The shop already banned the minister house from visiting. Her face blushed red from embarrassment and she couldn't utter any word. The girls didn't paid any attention and continued to chat to themselves.

On the other side the ladies were drinking and laughing. A middle aged woman wearing pink cloths said "Madam, it's really kind of you for inviting us to have such a joyous day. This is really eventful"

Madam Urvi smiled "what madam is saying? I thought I have been out of social attachment because of works in the manor, so it would be great to have some good moment "

"Samrat's birthday is about to begin. As the most favoured minister in the court, what does minister planning to gift Samrat?" Another madam asked.

"It's husband 's choice. How can I as a mere, wife could interfere with his work? I just wanted to help him handing the manor matter. About other things, father and husband could decide it" Madam Urvi replied tactfully.

"You are generous. Looks like minister really dots on you" other madam teased.

"Such nonsense " Madam Urvi blushed.

"Well, where is Miss Ahza? Didn't you said she will also join this tea celebration?"

"Of course. I have already invited her. This child being so busy all days, she must be tired thays why she is little late" Madam Urvi smiled.

"You are right. Miss Ahza, though she is same age as my daughter but what difference between them. I couldn't even imagine. She handles business while my daughter runs in her shop" one of the madam laughed while other chuckled.

"I am also thinking the same. I even told my daughters to learn from her" Madam Urvi flatted them.

They all nodded in agreement. Just then Nandini walked in led by a maid in the hall. Qushi was behind her with another maid.

"Oh she is here" the ladies looked at her with a sparkle in their eyes. Myra glared at Nandini 's figure angrily. If it was not for her, she wouldn't be humiliated today.

Nandini show them and smiled "greetings to everyone. I hope I didn't make you wait for long"

"Miss Ahza, you are really polite. We just starred to set the atmosphere" one of the madam replied.

"You are generous madam" Nandini nodded and and sat down. Most the ladies moved to her side.

"It's really a great pleasure to meet you here personally. Or other days we can only go and sho in your shop"

"I am glad, it's was madam and the ladies who shows interest and blessed me. I am really greatful" Nandini smiled.

"You are too kind. I have been in love with your designs Miss Ahza. Your designs never failed is"

"It's not only me, my elder sister has the all credit from sewing to embroidery. I am just a mere manager"

"What are you saying Miss Ahza, if it was not you handling the business what will others do?"

The young girls and madams focused their attention to her. Nandi swapped her gazed around and smiled. Then suddenly something came up in her mind.

"Since all the ladies and madams are here, I want to announce something. As we all know Samrat's birthday is about to begin, I knew ladies will be curious to buy things around. So I want to say that, if you buy clothes in the shop then as a joyous day and in the name of Samrat my shop will give 100,000 silvers of discount with a free silk handkerchief with anything you buy"

The ladies and Madam's eyes widened instantly. To get 100,000 discount with a free silk handkerchief is really a big thing when a simple handkerchief cost 200,000 silvers. It was like getting a jackpot all over.

"Miss Ahza is it true?" One of the madam asked to confirm.

Nandini nodded "why would I lie? This offer will be  valied for two days before Samrat 's celebration "

"Such a big news. Thank you for this offer miss Ahza " the ladies and madams almost cried from happiness.

Madam Urvi looked around and smiled forcefully. She really had to give a good credit to this girl. She really knows how to use the situation in her favour without straining herself hard. With a smile she walked forward.

"Miss Ahza is really generous. I am also greatful to have such a niece. Madam must not know this but Miss Ahza also promised to gift cloths for her cousins for Samrat's celebration. Me and My daughter really blessed for this"

Hearing this the other ladies looked at Nandini. Nandini raised her eyebrows her Madam Urvi.

Looking at Urvi's smiling face Nandini finally understand why she was being called here. To maje her agree to the condition Madam Urvi really spared a great efforts. She knew there must be something to invite her but she never thought to get dresses Madam Urvi would use such technique. But it's not a great matter for her. After all it's just about two pair of dress.  Besides, she already profited enough from this party so she is in good mood now, and she can just grant a two pair of cloths without hesitation.

"Aunt is really something" Nandini smiled "I will definitely select the best pair for my cousins"

But it's also depends on them if they could handle her gifts properly. She was looking forward for it.

Hearing this Madam Urvi felt relief inside. Finally she could get what she wanted.

When Nandini returned from the party she saw Shriliya was waiting for her.

"Aunt Shri? What happened?"

"Miss, I am here to give you the account of new order and also to deliver a news that Lady Shay will be staying at main manor today. She asked me to inform you"

"Oh, looks like my sister really despise seeing madams" Nandini chuckled and took the scroll from Shriliya.

"It's good that Aunt Shri is here. I need you for two works"

"What is it miss?"

"For Samrat's birthday I announced that the shop will give 100,000 silvers discount to anything they buy with a silk handkerchief as a reward. It will stay for two days before the celebration. So I want Aunt Shri to make the arrangements "

"It will be done miss" Shriliya nodded without any hesitation. There's also no doubt hearing the news in her heart.

"And also find some good lehnga set. I need to give if to my dearest cousins"

Shriliya frowned this time "miss you really want to-"

"And maje sure their weight is kind of...." Nandini trailed and left the words for Shriliya to guess.

"Yes miss" Shriliya smiled and nodded. "I understand miss, I will take care of it"

Nandini smiled "then I will leave this matter to you. Maje sure to sent it before the Ceremony"

"Yes. I will leave now"

"Aunt Shri, it's already late. Have a dinner with me. And later my guards will send you back" Nandini suggested.

"Thank you Miss" Shriliya felt grateful and agreed.

After the dinner Shriliya left and Nandini retired to her room to rest. She took a bath to relax her body. As she walked inside her room she almost jumped in shock. Her heart raised and she glared at the intruder.

Manik was sitting on couch lazily while looking at her playfully.

"Your highness why are you here?"

"I heard you are giving discount" Manik looked at the woman before him and replied lazily. He felt funny looking at her.

"It looks like his highness has the habit of sticking nose in other's matter?" Nandini griited her teeth. Why dues this man had to know everything she does?

Manik smiled seeing her irritated look. He leaned his back more "Tanishq is really boring. So I need to find some entertainment for myself"

Nandini couldn't help but feel her good mood to ruin again "your highness is mistaking. I am not an entertainer"

"I am the guest, and as a citizen of Tanishq it's your priority to keep me happy. What will happen if Samrat knew that you offended me?" Manik asked smirking. They way her expression changes, he felt it more pleasing to his eyes. He really like to tease this girl.

Nandini's heart boiled as she heard him. Her priority? She clenched her fist tightly. What does he thinks of himself?

"What? You want to stand still all night like that?" Manik new she was angry he added fuel in the fire.

"You ..." Nandini yelled "I will surely entertain you today" not being able to control herself she matched towards him and about to slap his face he grabbed her hand and pulled her towards him.

Her feet slipped and she fell on his lap in a straddling position. "What are you doing? Let me go" she hissed but her face blushed as she can feel how close they are.

"Why should I? Since you want to entertain me, do it properly " he looked at her and whispered back. Right now her angry face only turning him on. He felt getting hot all of a sudden.

"What the-" before Nandini could say her lips being sealed by him. She sat there totally stunned by his action.

How can he just kiss her like this? Is she dreaming?