JAYABAYA: The Journey of Being a Legend
Matchmaking Plan

Arriving inside the Kotaraja Daha Palace, the intention of Mapanji Jayabaya was immediately conveyed to the Sapta Prabu Council, the palace council that regulates the running of the successor to the throne of the Kingdom of Panjalu. The council consisted of the 5 highest officials in the administration and two close relatives of the palace. Of the 7 members of the Sapta Prabu Council, none of them refused the request of Jaka Umbaran who wanted to learn about the science of statecraft before carrying out his duties as Yuwaraja. All of them supported the wishes of the crown prince.

In the evening, which became the last night of various celebrations welcoming the return of Prince Mapanji Jayabaya, residents of Kotaraja Daha spilled over in Kotaraja square. Besides wanting to see the figure of the crown prince, he, tonight is also a tayub art performance that brings beautiful dancers from the Nyi Widati Art Group from the Karang Anom Duchy which is very famous in the Kingdom of Panjalu.

Wirani, a prima donna of tledek dancers from this group whose name is on the rise, was also present at this event. Together with Selasih and Rara Sati, Wirani is the most famous entertainer among the people of the eastern Panjalu Kingdom. Not only good at dancing, Wirani is also very beautiful. Even the beauty of young women from Pakuwon Gondang Karang Anom Duchy is not inferior to the palace princesses.

Gamelan sounds are heard melodious from the stage. Some gamelan harvesters seem so agile that they move their hands to create a beautiful sound. Thousands of residents of Kotaraja Daha seemed enthusiastic to hear the melodious voice of this group of entertainers. Especially when the three prima donas of the tayub stage namely Wirani, Selasih and Rara Sati began to enter the stage.

From the stage of honor, Jaka Umbaran aka Prince Mapanji Jayabaya who became the center of attention of the audience was also seen sitting on his chair. Only Mapatih Mpu Baprakeswara aka Mpu Ludaka and Rakryan Rangga Mapanji Amaraha who accompanied the crown prince sat on the seat of honor. Including Mpu Gumbreg, Mpu Landung and Mpu Rajegwesi. While under him, subordinates of high officials were also present at this event.

Gendol sits below the right of Mapanji Jayabaya along with Baratwaja and Besur. Resi Simharaja is on the left. Mapatih Mpu Baprakeswara himself also brought someone who is no stranger to Jaka Umbaran and friends. He is Pradipta, the grandson of the former Mapatih Warigalit. Mapanji Amaraha also brought two young officials who flanked his seat.

"Weh it seems, tledek dancer named Wirani is as beautiful as the princess of the palace, huh Ja?

You just look at his body, uhhhh", said Besur with a meaningful smile.

"Heh eye basket nose striped..

Take care of those eyes. Aren't you about to marry Akuwu Pakuwon's daughter Randu he soon? Do you think you are as handsome as Gusti Pangeran Mapanji Jayabaya to dare to seduce other women even though you already have a wife? The base of the rice puffer!", Baratwaja's tirade is long.

"Heh anyway you didn't leak the same story Wiyati, surely she wouldn't know..

It's basically that men like us who are officials of this country have more than one wife. It's natural and common, you know.", Besur's sergeant won't lose.

"But if you want to have more than one wife, you better look first Ndol..

Your thick lips are like the lips of a goldfish, which can be made to attract the attention of beautiful women especially as beautiful as a tledek dancer. Huuuu dream.", ledek Gendol who immediately made Besur rose blood.

"Eh brother Gendol, don't blame me if I talk rudely to you huh?

Do you think your face is better than mine? Your teeth are rarely like corn kernels eaten by millipedes, the pretentious wear mocked me", Besur replied as he flicked his lips towards Gendol.

"It's okay my teeth are rarely that important I'm loyal. Than thick lips but that's the lips of a land crocodile. Ih cringe ..", Besur was barely able to hold back his anger because of Gendol's ridicule. Baratwaja also directly moved to mediate the debate between them.

"That's enough, don't make a fuss!

That's see Wirani walk in here. It seems like she wants to put sampur (dancing scarf) on the people on this stage of honor. Who knows, you lucky people" hearing the words of Baratwaja, Besur and Gendol immediately turned towards the stage. And sure enough, Wirani the prima donna of tledek dancers walked up to the stage of honor with a red sampur in her hand.

"Surely he'll take me dancing. It's because I'm so enchanting" Besur said immediately.

"Huh? Enchanting?!

Shrimp pepes and tuna kali hahahaha", said Gendol while laughing out loud.

"Who else deserves to dance with the prima donna of tledek dancers? You you? Phhuuiiiiii.. Your rare teeth will definitely make women vomit to see it", reply Besur no less fierce.

"Not fuss anymore. Just look at who Wirani chose?", said Baratwaja again mediate their commotion.

Wirani worshipped Prince Mapanji Jayabaya before he poured the red scarf into the young prince's neck. No doubt, the young prince was finally pulled by Wirani to the middle of the stage. The audience was immediately excited at once.

Not only Gendol and Baratwaja, Besur was disappointed because it was not chosen by Wirani to dance with the prima donna of tledek dancers.

"Lose our handsome.", said Besur memelas.

The night the tayub art show is getting lively. Until it ends at midnight, around the stage there are still many people who do not want to leave the place. They also crowded continue this party by drinking liquor such as twak, arak and sidhdhu until the morning before arriving.

The next morning, Jaka Umbaran's small entourage immediately left Kotaraja Daha Palace to head towards Harinjing Hermitage located near the mouth of the Harinjing river with Kapulungan River. It can be said that the place is still part of Kotaraja Daha even though it is separated by territorial boundaries. From that day on, Jaka Umbaran aka Prince Mapanji Jayabaya studied again to learn the science of governance which became a must for every close relative of Kotaraja Daha Palace.

The arrival of the Prince of Daha was immediately welcomed by the Harinjing Hermitage students who were generally dukes and officials of the Kingdom of Panjalu. Those who were curious about the figure of the young prince who had just returned from his abduction were crowding near the gate of the hermitage.

The second son of Duke Cayaraja of the Duchy of Matahun, Wiryanegara immediately approached the horse carriage boarded by Prince Mapanji Jayabaya after the horse carriage stopped in front of the hermitage gate. As soon as Jaka Umbaran alias Prince Mapanji Jayabaya went down, he immediately worshiped the young prince.

"There's no need to behave like that, Wiryanegara. This is not Kotaraja Daha Palace so you do not need to do excessive worship of me. Wake up.", said Jaka Umbaran immediately.

"Just like the news, Gusti Prince was young and wise. I was amazed by the attitude Gusti Pangeran Mapanji Jayabaya had..

If there will be difficulties in learning Guru Begawan Mpu Narada, Gusti Pangeran Mapanji Jayabaya can ask the servant. Servant has memorized the entire contents of the Law Book of Kutara Manawa, so certainly able to answer every question of the book ", said Wiryanegara a little bragging.

"Thank you for your support, Wiryanegara..

I need to see Begawan Mpu Narada immediately. So sorry if you can not accompany you to chat" said Jaka Umbaran with a faint smile.

"Then let me escort Gusti Prince inside. It just so happens that I also want to meet Teacher Begawan Mpu Narada. Let's follow the servant", said Wiryanegara who tried hard to continue to make a good impression on Jaka Umbaran. They immediately stepped towards the large building in the middle of Harinjing Hermitage.

Besur who was assigned by Mapatih Mpu Baprakeswara aka Mpu Ludaka to escort the young prince, whispered directly to Baratwaja who was walking beside him. Together with Resi Simharaja and Gendol, the two followed the young prince from behind.

"Basic licker! I do not like the attitude of the person", said Besur lirih but can still be heard by Baratwaja and Gendol and Resi Simharaja.

"Just like me too..

Looking at his gelagat only, surely he has intentions and goals less well approached Gusti Prince Mapanji Jayabaya. We must be vigilant with him", replied Baratwaja lirih anyway.

"Yes if you dare to mess around just brush. No matter he's a duke's son or a state official, if it jeopardizes my master's safety, I'll stick his head with my twin mace.

Right what I said, Old Tiger?", said Gendol as he turned towards Resi Simharaja who was walking beside him.

"This time I agree with your opinion Ndol", replied Resi Simharaja while nodding in understanding.

From that day on, Crown Prince Mapanji Jayabaya studied at Harinjing Hermitage. The old students in that place, vying to become good friends of the young prince. This is understandable because they need the support of the future king of Panjalu if they want to rule calmly in their respective regions. However, all their actions are still in the stage of fairness although not separated from the supervision of the four loyal guards.

News of the return of the crown prince of the Kingdom of Panjalu was quickly spread widely among the people of the Kingdom of Panjalu even to neighboring kingdoms such as Jenggala, Blambangan, Galuh Pakuan and Sunda Pajajaran. The rapid spread of this news can not be separated from the role of traders who trade remotely or close. In the time of one full moon, news of the return of Prince Mapanji Jayabaya has reached the Kingdom of Galuh Pakuan.

Crown Prince Rakeyan Jayagiri immediately smiled when he heard the news of the young prince's return to Kotaraja Daha Palace. He immediately called his beloved daughter, Padmadevi, and told the beautiful woman about the arranged marriage plan that he had long promised.

"No Father.. I don't want to marry a man I don't know. My father knew that I had given my heart to Akang Jaka Umbaran. So I do not want to marry Prince Mapanji Jayabaya", said Padmadewi firmly rejected his father's plan.

"Jaka Umbaran was only a traveler who was not clear where he lived. Want to see when you wait for his arrival ha?

I've decided that tomorrow morning you're coming with me to Daha. There you will marry Prince Mapanji Jayabaya. Point ! Do not argue anymore", said Prince Rakeyan Jayagiri loudly.

"I don't want to Ayahanda.. Until anytime, I will always wait for the arrival of Akang Umbaran here", said Padmadewi no less loudly. Hearing that, Crown Prince Rakeyan Jayagiri went straight up and slapped hard on the beautiful girl's cheek.

"Based on the self-knowing child...!"

Plllaaaackdick..!

Aaauuugggghhhhh!!

Padmadevi roared loudly while falling on the floor of the residence of the crown prince of Galuh Pakuan Kingdom. The father's loud slap left a red mark on his white cheek.

"Darling Palace!!

Drag this bastard right now and lock him in his room. No one dares to help her if you don't want to get into trouble. Especially you Nyi Manik..!

Quickly, take her!!", hearing the order of the crown prince, the court ladies-in-waiting immediately returned Padmadewi's body to his resting-room. Nyi Manik who nurtured Padmadewi from childhood, not until the heart saw it all but he also did not dare to do anything.

A full day, Padmadewi was sobbing in her bedroom. The delicious cuisine of the palace cooks was not touched by him at all. While crying, he held the headband given by Jaka Umbaran as he said,

"Where are you??"