Dvesas
Eat up

"Mrs, they've departed!" rupika Report.

"Leave it. I am not obliged to take them away anyway" Gayatri replied.

"Well ma'am, what are we going to do today?" ask Rupika again.

"I'm going to the library. You and Gunjana don't have to come. You guys get some rest."

Gayatri went to the library of Astapura, upon arriving there she was greeted by Nandini the man who served at the site. Nandini was sweeping and cleaning the dust attached to the equipment in the room.

"Greetings Madam, it is your honor to visit this place" Nandini said.

"I'll be here often. Please cooperate" Gayatri replied.

Gayatri walked through the room. The building was made with a low roof, but from outside the building was very prominent among other buildings. The interior of the room is very simple. There are some paintings on the wall. At the end of the room there is a door carved in the form of Goddess Saraswati.

"What door is that?" tanya Gayatri was curious.

"That's a royal book" Nandini said 

"Symbol Goddess Saraswati what much knowledge is hidden in it?" ask Gayatri.

"Nobody can enter there other than the descendants of the kingdom of Astapura. Even the king's son-in-law is not allowed" Nandini said to commemorate Gayatri.

Gayatri was silent for a moment.

"Do you have a book on the basics of martial arts and learning swords for beginners?" ask Gayatri.

"Of course Madam. What kind of self-defense do you want to master? we have many versions including sword learning."

"Do you have any advice for a beginner like me?" 

"of course. Wait a minute" said Nandini walking towards the pile of books in his room, leaving Gayatri staring at the writing utensils scattered on Nandini's desk.

"It's Madam. The Agra people are known as reliable sword users in the history of Hindustan they conquered many countries with the ability to use the sword"

"For martial arts you can learn Kalaripayattu this original martial arts from Hindustan" said Nandini eagerly.

Gayatri opened the shabby-looking book. The paper of the book was yellowish in color written in thick black ink. The book is only fifty pages long. 

"Are you sure this book will help me?" tanya Gayatri was not sure.

"You are a beginner Madam, if you finish practicing this come back here" Nandini said with a smile.

"I want to copy the book. May I use your paper and stationery" Gayatri said, pointing at Nandini's stationery. 

"It is with pleasure Madam" said Nandini.

Gayatri was sitting at a table in the corner of the room, writing the contents of the book. Throughout the day Gayatri was busy writing while studying the contents of the book. 

The day began to run. Nandini had more than five times back and forth from his desk to Gayatri's desk wanting to ascertain if Gayatri was okay.

"Is the madam here?" ask Rupika in a hurry to Nandini.

"Sstt, Madam is studying" said Nandini sticking an index finger on her lips hinting that Rupika was not noisy.

"I'm worried, the madam hasn't eaten all day" Rupika said worriedly.

"Madamma, eat first you have not eaten since morning" Rupika told Gayatri, she ignored Nandini who tried to prevent it.

"Bring all my food to this place. Bring as many as four servings" said Gayatri.

"Nandini come here for a minute" pinta Gayatri.

"Sit down" Gayatri asked Nandini to sit next to her.

"How long have you been working in this place? ask Gayatri.

"Almost fifteen years old lady" 

"Are you reading all kinds of books in this place?" 

"Of course, madam. In the last three years, almost no books have come. I used my free time to copy the broken book" 

"Based on your knowledge, what kind of marriage law applies in this kingdom? You know Siddarth was married without first discussing with me the reason he broke the custom in Madhyaprasta" 

"Madam, the law of marriage used in Astapura, was used throughout the Hindustani kingdom. Now regulations in other kingdoms are not as strict as they used to be in conformity with the local culture"

"The king's son had the special right to remarry without having to wait for the consent of his first wife" 

"If the Princess of the Madhyaprasta King has any offspring what will happen to me?" ask Gayatri.

"As long as Astapura-Dwipajaya political relations are still running, you will be safe" said Nandini slowly.

"Madam if I may say, your future has been determined since you were in your mother's womb. No one can resist that. All you can do now is face it wisely" 

Gayatri ended her writing on the last sheet she tidied up the table.

"Madam I can say one thing. Hopefully this doesn't offend you" Nandini said nervously.

"Say" said Gayatri calmly.

"In violation of custom or not I think Mr. Siddarth will still marry the Princess of King Aryan" 

"Madam, the food is ready" Rupika and Gunjana stopped Gayatri and Nandini's conversation.

Gayatri asked them to arrange the food and they began to sit in a circle on the carpeted floor.

"Eat, this is my request no one to argue or ask" Gayatri said with a smile hiding her feelings of fear. 

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