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Chapter - 69 At the Council of Kings - I
The entourage reached the venue of the annual Council of Kings meet. This time it was held in the Kaushala Kingdom. Upon the Nishantha Emperor's arrival the host King and his Family had gathered at the doorway to welcome them. The King had three wives and two princesses. However, he was aware of Samudra's vow to his mother and his marriage to Tanisi. Hence was a little disappointed for losing the chance of having one of the most powerful Emperor as his son-in-law. The princesses too wanted to see who was the woman who was now the Empress of Nishantha. The Queens were the only one not bothered. They had for long known Samudra wasn't interested in political marriages and that the Princesses of Kaushala would never be his beloved wives.
At the entrance, the welcoming party gasped at the newly wed couple. They had thought Samudra was the most charming Emperor and he wouldn't find a match. But seeing Tanisi they were dumbstuck. Her beauty was ethereal but her aura was gentle. Who
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After breakfast Samudra and the other Kings sat down for an informal discussion. Tanisi was about to sit next to him, when the eldest of the Kaushala Queen requested her to accompany them instead. Samudra looked at a visibly worried Tanisi with a raised eyebrow. Tanisi felt it to be challenge from him to survive them. She smiled a bright smile and decided to give it a try. The three Queens took Tanisi to the garden. The weather was pleasantly cool and Tanisi felt being in the warm sunlight suited her. She strode along with the Queens. The eldest Queen Sumati spoke. “Tanisi, the garden seems lacklustre in front of you. I am not able to take my eyes off you. You are really an ethereal beauty!!!” The other Queens nodded in agreement. Due to the sunlight and their comments Tanisi blushed slightly and was at loss of words. She smiled in response and said, “I am honoured your highnesses!”. The Queens smiled in response, but the third Queen Swaragini spoke, “Now now
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The night was on them and the lovely couple came down for dinner and Samudra's mood immediately changed from pleasant to annoyed at the sight of his arch rivals. He maintained his decorum. Tanisi sensed his turmoil and looked around to find two men staring at her anabashedly. She realised these must be the Chanda brothers of Kaingitya who loved challenging her husband at the drop of a hat. She sat for dinner and soon her attention was sought by the Queens of Kaushala and she forgot about everything else. The Queens had also noticed the Kaingitya's behavior and were fuming at their inappropriate behavior towards the Empress. The dinner went smoothly and everyone took leave. Samudra did not want to go near his chambers hence he led Tanisi to the gardens. The cool night breeze was welcoming and they strolled around with Samudra's hand possessively on Tanisi's waist. He was showing around the different varieties of plants which were native to Kaushala and was explaining to
Into the Unknown Lands Chapter - 72 Cynical plot
Tanisi was still standing lost in her thoughts when Samudra walked back after a bath. He had changed into clean antareeya and his hair was dripping wet. He looked at his dazed wife and the uttareeya still on floor where he had dropped it. A wicked thought occurred to him and he quietly went behind her. He held is long hair close to her neck and squeezed it causing water from his hair to drip into her cleavage. The sudden coolness near her breasts caused Tanisi to panic and she moved around in reflex to be caught in a strong embrace and kissed. It took her a while to realise it was her naughty husband. She bit his lips angrily. Samudra let go of her laughing and said, "Where were you lost? Someone could have abducted you while you were in your own world, beautiful!"Tanisi didn't know whether to be angry or relieved. She gave him a scornful look and turned around and settled angrily on her settee. Samudra was about to walk towards her when there was a knock on the door. A mess
Into the Unknown Lands Chapter -73 In defense
Chuda screamed: "I want the accused Emperor Samudra to be interrogated and punished for my Brother's murder as this is against the first tenet of the Council rules. I want him punished for his arrogance and crime."Samudra got up from his place and went to the centre of the hall. His walk was majestic and his aura was calm. Chuda was slightly unnerved by his poise. He was expecting Samudra to be angry or worried. His calmness indicated he had a solid defence.Samudra stared coldly at Chuda and turned to face the Kaushala Royals. There were uneasy murmurs. Samudra then looked at Tanisi and a reassuring smile spread across his face. Tanisi who was tense till then was relieved as she felt Samudra had been prepared for this.Kaushala King spoke, "My dear Samrat of Nishantha, pray counter the allegations made by Chuda."Everyone noticed the way Samudra was addressed in comparison to Chuda. King Amartya was fuming as this didn't augur well for his kingdom
Into the Unknown Lands Chapter - 74 Arguments continue
Chuda: "Then why did you continue? You wanted him dead? Isn't this indicating murder instead of self-defence?" Samudra: "Chuda, I am also thinking of all the possibilities just like you did. You can cast aspersions at my wife's conduct and I can't even state what I have seen and found out? While it is justified for me to find the evidence in my favor it is inappropriate of you to talk ill of people whom you know nothing about. Is this argument sufficient to shut your filthy mouth or do I need to talk more?" Samudra's voice grew menacing and Chuda was now no longer as courageous as he was till then. Luckily for him, Samudra looked away from him and turned to face the King of Kaushala instead. Kaushala King: "I am satisfied and convinced by the statement of Emperor of Nishantha. Hence I am for dropping the charges. As it is customery I would like to take the Council's vote in this regard. As declared by my Queen, Kaingitya cannot vote and Nishantha is the defen
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Samudra lifted her chin up using his fore finger and looked intently into her eyes, concern written all over his face. He remembered the first time he saw her, compared to that she looked pale and sickly now. Samudra: "Are you alright my dear? You don't look very healthy." Tanisi: "Your highness, I am not feeling well nowadays. I cannot pin point at what's wrong, but I always feel tired. I sometimes lose my train of thoughts. Only when a situation is emotionally charged, my thoughts remain coherent. Otherwise I feel lost. Doing nothing, feeling nothing." Samudra frowned. He was wondering if he was disturbing her sleep too much. She didn't look refreshed every morning. He also remembered this was a new happening. She appeared very healthy and fit at the initial days of their wedding. He registered the doubt in his head and decided to investigate more. Tanisi: "Our stay got extended waiting for the next Crown Prince of Kaingitya. My medicines are
Into the Unknown Lands Chapter - 76 The couple are back.
After returning from the Council of Kings, Samudra was in a very good mood. His major headache had been solved. Chanda Bhadra was a much trustworthy ruler than his brothers hence Kaingitya weren't a problem anymore. With Chuda held as prisoner, Bhadra could rule without hindrance. This allowed Samudra to concentrate on his own kingdom. He started weeding out the Kaingitya sympathisers and his Uncle's aides one by one from his beloved Nishantha. Tanisi was checked by the Royal doctor on returning and he prescribed some medicines. Initially it was fine, but soon Tanisi started dreading the medicines. Her tiredness returned. Samudra was very busy. She didn't bring it up with him and instead started to throw the medicines away instead of consuming them. One day Samudra was strolling around his Garden lost in deep thoughts when he noticed something puzzling. He summoned the gardener and asked him why a particular set of plants had stunted growth, with le
Into the Unknown Lands Chapter - 77 Tanisi is furious
Samudra went to his chambers. He found Tanisi relaxing on the swing. He smiled gently at her and asked how she felt now. She looked at him sadly and said, she doesn't feel very well. Just then Naksha asked for his permission to enter. Samudra: "Naksha, what would I do without you! Thanks for bringing this issue to my notice before Tanisi could have been hurt more." Naksha: "Samrat, my intention was to make you scold your heavenly beautiful wife!! But I was shocked to see what she has gone through. Tanisi, I am sorry for having bullied you!" Samrat: "Well I have a task for you, after announcing that, I request our Samrajni(Empress) to punish you for bullying her." Tanisi laughed heartily at their banter which instantly lightened her mood. Samudra: "Naksha, I have a doubt that Kumuda is someone I know. Her story seems too farfetched to be true. For one, Padmanabha (Royal cook) has a particular timetable. For him to find her j
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