All Chapters of Into the Unknown Lands: Chapter 61 - Chapter 70

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Chapter – 61 Under arrest

The next few days, Tanisi did not turn up leaving Samudra baffled. He could not hold himself any longer. He sent summons to her through his royal guard. Tanisi came to meet him at the discussion hall. She looked weathered. He did not understand why she was so. He motioned her to sit which she did not. She politely declined and stood. Samudra said to her, “Tanisi, I asked you to sit. Do not defy me. I as the Samrat can punish you for that and the sentence is as per my whim. So says the Nyaya Samhita. You would not even get a chance to raise a trial or request another hearing. I can do however I please.” Tanisi sat down and asked, “Why did you summon me my Lord?” Samudra: “You were to come to the Palace and help me keep the records. You never turned up. I had to summon you invariably.” Tanisi: “I was not keeping well Your Highness. Hence could not come. I did not see anyone a

Last Updated : 2021-02-08

Chapter – 62 Her Detractors

Padma was getting desperate. She was now in the Old Palace. Aarna was always lost in her own world. Pradyumna who had seen her bad mouthing Tanisi, had distanced himself from her. She had to fend for herself and needed a job for that. Daily she would leave the Old Palace and go around doing odd jobs. Sometimes she helped florists to prepare garlands. Sometimes help the clothing merchants fold the clothes and keep them back neatly arranged. She finally found an old lady who used to sell vegetables who needed help to get the vegetables to the market and to take care of her. Her only son had gone to the war and never returned. She was paid a huge fortune by the Emperor for her son’s service. But she was a prideful woman to simply use the money given to her. So, she had taken to growing and selling vegetables. But was now too old to manage everything herself. Her vision had blurred, and her body had grown weak. She took a liking to the honey laced words of Padma.

Last Updated : 2021-02-09

Chapter – 63 Hoodwinking…

After months, Samudra returned. He was slightly injured. This worried Tanisi. He specially asked for her for taking care of him. Tanisi genuinely took good care of him. Samudra recovered very quickly and one day before Tanisi could meet him and discuss Padma with him, he had left for the court due to urgent matters.In the court, there were many cases pending which needed lawful closures. Samudra became very busy. Tanisi could hardly meet him.One day she got to know from Vishwa that Padma had filed a complaint with the Emperor that Bhavabhooti had misbehaved with her in full public view. Tanisi was worried but Vishwa could not divulge more details as the case was directly under the purview of the Emperor.Even after knowing this Tanisi could not speak to Samudra as his schedule was packed. Then Vishwa brought the news that Padma was going to compromise with Bhavabhooti. He also got the news

Last Updated : 2021-02-10

Chapter – 64 The Real Punishment.

Samudra appeared angry but he continued to speak, “I have an announcement to make after which the culprits can be sent to complete their sentences”.He paused and then with a bright smile continued, “After the recent wars, I have come to the point where my life feels very lonely. Hence, I have decided to get married. The announcement about my bride would be withheld due to security concerns of the concerned Kingdom as this could invite the wrath of the Kaingityas which would prove expensive to us. As a gift from me, all the taxes for this year are waived off. Also, I would apologise in advance, but the wedding is decided to be a low-key affair due to threat from the enemy as they could use this occasion to hatch sinister plans. After the wedding, a grand feast would be organised to which everyone in the capital would be invited.”The court burst into congratulatory salutations,

Last Updated : 2021-02-11

Chapter – 65 The Wedding and beyond.

Shourya and Bhavya had arrived. Next day Samudra summoned them along with Vishwa and Naksha to his discussion hall. Naksha was angry but Vishwa was puzzled. He directly spoke before Samudra could even open his mouth. He said, “Samudra, what are you upto. The wedding is the day after and there is no news from any of the Kingdoms? Who are you marrying? And why is it so silent?”Samudra said, “As I already told you there is a threat of Kaingitya’s attacking. So, everything is to be done in secret. Now have you readied everything for Tanisi?” Vishwa quietly nodded.He turned towards Shourya and said, “Her groom is a very important man. Make sure your gifts are upto his status.” Shourya simply nodded, while Bhavya and Naksha did not even look at him. He sent them all away.Bhavya and Naksha immediately went to Tanisi and started chatting to

Last Updated : 2021-02-12

Chapter – 66 Revenge is Sweet!

Samudra came down to find Vishwa waiting for him. He beckoned him closer and with an arm on his shoulder pulled him towards the Royal Food Hall. They both sat down waiting for others.All the grudges, anger etc., had now withered away. Vishwa and Naksha were the happiest to see Samudra marrying Tanisi. Vishwa looked at Samudra and saw a contented man. He decided to tease his friend.Vishwa: “So… How’s life?”Samudra: “Amazing, astounding, marvellous, stupendous. Words cannot describe it. I did not know making love feels this ecstatic!!”Vishwa closed his ears and said: “Lord Ishvara, Samudra spare me the dirty details.”Samudra: “You asked for it…” and grinned his most wicked grin.Vishwa: “How is Empress Tanisi’s life?” and wi

Last Updated : 2021-02-18

Chapter - 67 Being an Empress...

Since the Empress needed rest, the Royal Feast was postponed. On the eight day of their wedding, Acharya held a great fire ritual in the Royal Palace. That night, The Royal Feast was held with great grandeur. It was attended by one and all.The moderners who had attended the feast were dumbstuck to see that the Empress of Nishantha was none other than Tanisi. Till then only Bhavya had known and she was prohibited from letting the news out.Soon the news spread like wildfire to other parts of the kingdom as well. It reached the ears of Bhavabhooti and Padma too. While Bhavabhooti held his head in shame for insulting and berating the future Empress of Nishantha, Padma's jealousy knew no bounds. Pradyumna had cut ties with her. Bhavabhooti too had maintained his distance from her. She was now infamous for trying to hoodwink The Emperor. People disliked her wherever she went as her infamy reached them before her.Rubbing salt to her wounds was this news which meant,

Last Updated : 2021-02-23

Chapter - 68 The Promise...

Samudra saw her intently looking at him. He smiled and said, "Does it sound unbelievable?" Tanisi: "But why wouldn't you marry again? What if something happens to me? Or what if I cannot become a mother?" Samudra: "Then I would adopt Naksha's son and make him my successor." Tanisi: "But you can marry another woman and become a father too..." Samudra: "I cannot marry again Tanisi. This is a promise I made to my mother when she was on her deathbed. <Sigh> Well I think you need to know all of my family's history. My father and my Uncle were not the only siblings. My father was the eldest. But they were totally eight brothers but of different mothers. The Royal Palace was embroiled with politics, scheming, coups and what not. My father was fed up of always having to watch his back. Slowly the brothers fought amongst themselves and they met mysterious ends. Only my father and my Uncle Makaranda whom you have already known remained. My father did not

Last Updated : 2021-02-24

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

Last Updated : 2021-03-02

Chapter - 70 At the Council of Kings - II

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

Last Updated : 2021-03-02

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