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Rajadhiraja Trikal Dev looked puzzled at his childhood friend. He stood in the middle of the court, lamenting how the injury caused by the mere concubine on his son’s hand could cripple him for life. The medicine man said he couldn’t use his full strength in his hand. That meant he was half as good in war. Vamsi Gupta wanted justice. He wanted the concubine tried as a criminal and hanged. He kept lamenting until the king gestured at him to stop. He eyed his heir apparent beside him, looking uneasy. The courtroom was stirred by the incident. Some said that he was right, and others wondered what he was doing on the palace premises. “I would like to talk to the queen in this regard since the incident took place in the inner palace.” He addressed Vamri, who looked a little pale and reluctant. “And I suggest you address the princess properly.” Rajadhiraja Trikal Dev was aware of the nobles from Neelambargarh who were now present in his court after they had surrendered and pledged to help Is...
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Rajputra Ravi Varman had led Yuvaraja Ishaan Dev into the Dancers’ hall. He was younger than the Yuvaraja, a little darker in complexion and had the familiar sharp nose. Although he had grown up adoring Kumari Nayantara as his sister, his mother, Rani Ratnawati, the second queen of Rajadhiraja Trikal Dev, had taught him that the Yuvaraja was always his rival. His victory was not to be celebrated but learned from and perhaps be outdone when the opportunity came. With Yuvaraja Ishaan Dev at the head of their defence forces, this win meant Rajputra Ravi Varman had to wait longer than he expected for his turn. But then his father had surprised them with the idea that Neelambargarh would be under Yuvaraja Ishaan Dev’s rule autonomously, at least until he resigned the throne. Although Rani Ratnawati wasn’t quite happy with the idea, Rajputra Ravi Varman begged to differ. The Yuvaraja being away, in an enemy state, made it easier for him to be noticed and depended on, especially by his father...
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