The Ancestral Country
The Duke of Paguhan's Anxiety
"What did you say?!
How dare you force Prabu Darmaraja's father to submit to your wishes", Prince Langlangbumi stood up from his seat. He was angry to hear the terms put forward by the Watugunung Panji.
"Quite Langlangbumi, simply,
Don't you muddy the atmosphere", Prabu Darmaraja calm the heart of Prince Langlangbumi.
"But Father, agreeing to his terms is the same as letting Panjalu oppress uncle Gandakusuma", Langlangbumi still can not accept reality.
"Listen to my son, my son,
Paguhan is the province of Panjalu. Although Gandakusuma is my distant brother, but his power in the Panjalu region. We cannot force Panjalu not to rule their territory. We have no right to interfere in their domestic affairs.
Helping Gandakusuma is the same as us beating the drums of war against Panjalu.
Jayabhupati's father has warned us not to be hostile to Airlangga and his descendants. And I will carry out the mandate, Langlangbumi.
Anyways, anyway,
Nor can I allow my youngest daughter's future to be ruined just because of Gandakusuma. It is better to lose one brother far than to destroy the future of my beloved daughter", Prabu Darmaraja's words immediately made Prince Langlangbumi speech silent. Father was apparently really wise and in his thinking, Inner Langlangbumi.
The King Galuh Pakuan then turned to Panji Watugunung who was listening to the conversation of the father and son.
"Young man, though,
I admit that you're really smart and smart. You make me want to not obey your will, even if you do it accidentally.
Good, you're really talented. I will fulfill your request, as a condition of your marriage to my daughter.
But before discussing the wedding, explain your family plot, so that the Gunung Galunggung Buyut Resi can easily determine your wedding day with Naganingrum".
"Although Gusti Prabu,
Panji Watugunung is the son of the Regent of Bracelets, Panji Gunungsari. Panji Gunungsari is Prabu Airlangga's maternal cousin. So if it is still recognized, we are descendants of Lokapala and Isyana Tunggawijaya. When pulled up, Galuh Pakuan and Panjalu are still a lineage of Queen Shima of Kalingga" said Panji Watugunung immediately in honor.
Everyone inside the great Puri was shocked to hear the words of the Watugunung Panji. Resi Buyut Gunung Galunggung also admired the breadth of knowledge possessed by Patugunung Panji.
Prabu Darmaraja smiled knot, saying Patugunung Panji reminded him of the word Sang Prabu Jayabhupati at that time.
At that moment they talked warmly. Patugunung's banner requested that the marriage with Dewi Naganingrum be accelerated due to fear of Daha's troops who might have almost reached Kalingga.
Finally decided, their marriage was carried out on the market neptu Anggara Kasih Wuku Tambir, or 2 more days.
That night, the three concubines of Patugunung and Lawana and Trajutrisna were welcome to rest while Watugunung Panji had to accompany Dewi Naganingrum for dinner.
"Kasep, kasep,
Hayuk in eating mumpung is still warm" said Dewi Naganingrum with a smile at the knot inviting Panji Watugunung immediately eat.
"Hatur nohun Gusti Putri", Panji Watugunung replied with his Galuh language that was not.
"Eh akang kasep henteu kenging nyuran servant with the name Gusti Putri..
Akang kasep will soon be Naganingrum's husband" said Dewi Naganingrum with a shy smile. His face was flushed like a ripe tomato.
The woman then took rice and pepes of goldfish and vegetable anointing on a plate and thrust at the Watugunung Panji.
"Then how do I call you Gusti
Princess?", Panji Watugunung immediately received the plate that Dewi Naganingrum presented to him.
"Sakedap, what good is Akang?
Neng geulis wae kumaha Kang?", Dewi Naganingrum stared at Panji Watugunung's face immediately.
"What is the meaning of his Gusti Putri?", asked Panji Watugunung while feeding food to his mouth.
"The meaning of the beautiful girl is Kang", Dewi Naganingrum explained with enthusiasm.
"Is it not wrong to be called like that?
Indeed Gusti Putri feel beautiful huh?", arises the intention of Panji Watugunung seduces Dewi Naganingrum.
"Ihh well, make Naganingrum before. As long as I know yes, many sons of the Duke and King who want Naganingrum to be a wife", Dewi Naganingrum pouted his face.
"Yes there, either the son of the Duke or the son of the king only. I don't mind kog", Panji Watugunung cuek alone while continuing to eat his.
Buru buru Dewi Naganingrum clipped Panji Watugunung's body and hugged the man's left arm.
"But Naganingrum tea wants the same Akang kasep. Teu aya anu sanes deui", Prabu Darmaraja's youngest daughter, laid her head on the shoulders of Patugunung Panji.
That night Panji Watugunung slept separately with his concubine. They are in place at the guest saung, while the Watugunung Panji is placed at the prince's residence.
That morning the weather in Kawali was beautiful. The breeze from the south seemed to greet the residents of the royal capital Galuh Pakuan. The sun shone shamefully from behind the white clouds in the sky.
Everyone in Kawali palace began to prepare everything for the wedding ceremony of Patugunung Panji and Dewi Naganingrum. Yellow janur began to be arranged on bamboo that would decorate the corner of the palace.
The panditas cast a spell of Lord Shiva's puja while sitting cross-legged in front of the pamujan. They asked for the blessing of Sang Hyang Shiva so that the wedding went smoothly.
In the palace kitchen, chickens and buffalo are slaughtered for the purposes of side dishes and offerings. Banana trees cut with banana and sugar cane, gelagah and pineapple combined with yellow janur ornaments decorate the gate of Puri Agung which will be the place of the wedding ceremony.
The atmosphere in Kawali's palace was very busy.
**
After the Coa family was arrested and imprisoned, the 4 big Chinese families in Halong harbor panicked.
That morning the heads of the Tan, Kwee, Liem and Oey families gathered at the Oey family home.
Oey Yong who became the head of the Oey family opened their meeting.
"As we all know, the Coa Family has been captured by the Kalinga soldiers. This makes us unable to calmly trade in Halong anymore.
Owe asked for advice and opinions from all of you, what should we do?", Oey Yong said as he clenched his hands on his chest.
"Chairman Oey,
Owe thinks we should go immediately to Duke Kalingga's place. Owe is afraid, if we don't go there soon we are people on the stamp to join the treason", Liem Ho Seng, the Liem family elder gave advice.
"Said brother Liem right, elder Oey. But we better not go there empty-handed.
To show our sincere intentions. How about we join forces to love something to Duke Kalingga as our security charge?", Kwee Bo, head of the Kwee family, gave his opinion.
"Aren't we taxpayers to Duke Kalingga years? Is that still lacking?", asked Tan Im Liong, the head of the Tan family who was notoriously stingy to refute Kwee Bo's opinion.
Kwee Bo snorted coldly.
"Brother Tan, owe know we people do not easily collect treasures from trade. But the situation has now changed because of Coa Bu Teng. Inevitably we should change closer to Duke Kalingga.
Finally, each Chinese family agreed to give 200 gold pieces to be donated to the Duke of Kalingga as a guarantee of their family's security.
That afternoon the heads of the four Chinese families visited the palace of the Duchy of Kalingga to meet with Duke Agnibrata.
"What purpose are you here for?", asked Duke Agnibrata as he looked at the faces of the four heads of the Chinese family.
"Sorry Gusti Duke,
Owe represented the Oey family, Liem, Kwee and Tan wanted to ask the Duke for protection.
We are afraid of the views of the people of Kalingga who think that we are involved in the Coa family issue.
We will pay the security fee for the Duchy of Kalingga as long as there is a security guarantee from the duchy.
We ask for the protection of the Duke", Oey Yong said while bowing respectfully.3 other heads of the family also did the same.
"We as the government of Kalingga duchy always protect all Kalingga residents whether they are natives or immigrants.
But every traitor of the country, whoever he is, we will exterminate him to his roots", Duke Agnibrata stared intently at the four of them.
"We promise not to dare to betray the country" Oey Yong said.
After that the four Chinese families handed over 800 gold pieces as their protection fee in the wooden crate.
After they left, the Duke of Agnibrata summoned Senopati Lokananta.
"Lokananta, please,
Arrange this money for the living expenses of the Daha warriors who will arrive in a week. Ask Akuwu Banjar to prepare a place around Pakuwon Banjar palace.
How are the Yellow Flower, Rajapura and Bhumi Sambara? Have they given their support?", Duke Agnibrata looked towards Senopati Lokananta while stroking his mustache.
"Although Gusti Duke,
From Bhumi Sambara there is an answer. The one who has not come, the messenger who is to Rajapura and Kembang Kuning. For Kalingga itself we have arranged as good as possible" said Senopati Lokananta while respecting.
"Good, I don't want us to disappoint Gusti Prince Panji Watugunung.
Do your best Lokananta", the Duke of Kalingga said.
"Sendiko dawuh Gusti Adipati".
**
The Paguhan region.
"Whatdidyou say?
Coa Bu Teng was found out?", cried Duke Gandakusuma. The thick-bodied middle-aged man immediately stood up from his throne.
"True Gusti Duke. According to the news from the telik cipher, Kalingga troops surrounded the house of Coa Bu Teng after getting news leaks from the captured code" Patih Nala Gupita said in his honor.
"Agibrata motherfucker!
Dare to interfere in my business. If my preparation is perfect, I will fight Kalingga first.
Nala Gupita's,
What about our preparations? Is it finished?", Duke Gandakusuma kneaded his temple. He began to fidget because of the disconnection of the flow of funds and weapons for his plan. His curly hair looks fluttering in the breeze.
"Although Gusti Duke,
Our fine armament is only half. For training, we are good enough.
But if until Daha attacks here, I fear we are unable to hold them because of the lack of weapons capable Gusti Adipati", Patih Nala Gupita gave his report.
Hmmmm
"Do I have to ask for help from Kakang Prabu Darmaraja in Galuh?", said the Duke of Paguhan stroking his beard.
"Maybe it's the only way Gusti Adipati. As all the dukes around Paguhan refused to lend a helping hand", Nala Gupita's old face seemed to think hard.
"Good, okay,
I'm sure Kakang Prabu Darmaraja will help me.
Exactly,
Go to Kawali, today. I give you 4 days to bring good news", the Duke of Paguhan told Tumenggung Rumpaksana.
"Sendiko dawuh Gusti", Tumenggung Rumpaksana immediately saluted the Duke of Gandakusuma and withdrew from the paseban hall of Paguhan Duchy.
After carrying enough travel supplies, Tumenggung Rumpaksana accompanied by 10 selected soldiers immediately rushed his horse darting away from the palace duchy of Paguhan to Kawali City.
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