The Ancestral Country
Big Decisions
The next morning, the group of Panji Watugunung and Dewi Anggarawati continued the journey
Tumenggung Pajarakan is very grateful to Panji Watugunung who finished off the Bajing Ireng Horde. Not to forget Sang Tumenggung gave some money for supplies on the trip.
Dewi Anggarawati does not want to ride a horse carriage anymore. Too slow he said. Their trains were sold to wealthy merchants who owned lodgings where they stayed overnight..
After all was done, they rushed to the horses leaving Pajarakan.
A pair of eyes stared furiously at their departure.
" I'll report Bajing Ireng's death to the teacher"
**
In the new palace environment of Dahanapura, it appears Mpu Barada and the delegation to Surasilulu facing Prabu Airlangga in Bangsal Siti Hinggil
This new palace is very majestic decorated with teak wood pillars with dragon carvings on each side.
Sang Prabu Airlangga looks dashing on the throne of Kencana in his two wives' apit.
"How about Teacher Rishi?
What is Prabu Udayana's father's response?"
"Not a thousand mercies Nakmas Prabu, this old man was unable to bring the beautiful hope of Nakmas Prabu.
Gusti Prabu Udayana has appointed landes Nakmas Prabu's younger brother, Prince Marakata to replace him as Nararya Surasurulu" replied Mpu Barada while saluting
Hmmmmmm
'This will be more difficult' inner Prabu Airlangga while massaging his head that suddenly dizzy
"Well what advice does Teacher Resi make to solve the problem of my son's son?"
prabu Airlangga
Mpu Barada momentarily sighed
then said
"Please forgive Nakmas Prabu if this old man's words later offend everyone in this ward.
It seems the only way to solve these problems is to divide the kingdom of Kahuripan into two equally large parts"
Deggs..
Everyone in the Siti Hinggil Ward was shocked to death and Prabu Airlangga was no exception.
Everyone couldn't make a sound for a while, then it was noisy
"How could it be like that.."
"Bringing this Kuripan together is hard, why now it should be divided.."
"Is there no other way?"
Various kinds of refutations from the palace officials appeared simultaneously without orders
Mpu Barada was still silent
Then suddenly there was an authoritative voice from Prabu Airlangga.
"Listen to me talk"
All voices were gone
"Like to dislike, maybe this is the best problem solving for the present situation.
I don't want my son fighting for the throne.
I also know you support each other for one of my sons"
All the palace magnates bowed silently unable to say what.
"Now I have understood what Master Resi Mpu Barada means. For the sake of tranquility in Kahuripan, this must be done.
It is difficult to accept that we used to work hard to reunite the legacy of Ayahanda Dharmawangsa, now we have to share it.
But this is the best and only way to keep peace in Jawadwipa."
said the Prabu Airlangga wisely even with a vibrating tone a sign of deep sadness.
"Teacher Resi.."
"Hamba Nakmas Prabu" replied Mpu Barada
"I ask the rishi master who determines the boundary of the division of Kahuripan kingdom, this,
Please Master Resi fair in division not to be one-sided" said Sang Prabu Airlangga
"Not a thousand pardons Nakmas Prabu, this old man was willing to help Nakmas Prabu's intentions. But before carrying out, please help Nakmas Prabu lend a pot of drinking water in the palace" replied Mpu Barada
The Prabu Airlangga smiled. King Kahuripan knew what his teacher meant.
"Honey, get me a jug of drinking water next to my bed"
A lady-in-waiting immediately edged back and rushed towards King Airlangga's bed.
Not long after, the lady-in-waiting returned with a pot of drinking water from burnt clay and set it to Prabu Airlangga
"This is the teacher, take it"
Everyone in the Siti Hinggil Ward is still confused by the request of the Maharesi Mpu Barada
Mpu Barada immediately received the pot of drinking water and stored it
"When did Master Resi Mpu Barada set his limits?" ask Prabu Airlangga
Mpu Barada closed his eyes for a moment
then said
"Fear to Wuku in front of Gusti Prabu"
"Listen to my word, please,
From today I will build a place to worship Vishnu at the foot of Mount Penanggungan",
"Dang Acarya ring Kasaiwan, I assign you to build the hermitage",
"Your time is 6 full moon from now". said the Prabu Airlangga
"Hamba is ready to carry out Gusti Prabu's decree"
Dang Acarya ring Kasaiwan bowed respectfully
"Planji Garasakan, please,
I appointed you crown prince of the kingdom of East Kahuripan. The old palace in Kahuripan will be your residence. After I resign from my position, then you will immediately become the king of eastern Kahuripan".
Mapanji Garasan smiles happily at the decree of his father
"Tell Prabu Airlangga's father Mapanji to do"
"Samara Wijaya,
I make you crown prince of the western Kahuripan kingdom. This Dahanapura Palace, will be your palace after I resign. Next you'll be king of western Kahuripan".
Samara Wijaya let out a long sigh then said "Tah Ayahanda Prabu Airlangga, Samara Wijaya will obey"
"From today, the great pisowanan will be divided into two.
Lamajang, Ujung Galuh, Dinoyo, Kanjuruhan will perform the grand pisowanan to the Kahuripan Palace, including the regents of Pamotan and Kapulungan.
Seloageng, Wengker, Anjuk Farm, Karanganom, Tanggulangin still carry out the grand pisowanan in Dahanapura. Regent of Bracelets and Saradan also participated in the grand pisowanan in Dahanapura. Does everyone understand?" Prabu Airlangga looked at the entire palace
"We understand Gusti Prabu" said all the princes of the palace compact
That day, Kahuripan openly prepared to split into two parts, namely the eastern Kahuripan or also called the Kingdom of Jenggala and western Kahuripan or also called the Kingdom of Panjalu
**
Meanwhile in Padepokan Padas Putih
It has been almost a week since the Watugunung Panji left Padas Putih
Ratna Pitaloka was still pensively looking towards the Padepokan gate
His eyes were empty
In his mind, the shadow of the Watugunung Panji was still dancing nari
Not for a moment can escape
'Watugunung's back, what are you doing?
Pitaloka misses you brother'
Sekar Mayang walked over to Ratna Pitaloka
"Kangmbok Pitaloka, what are you doing"
There's no answer
"Kangmboks?"
Still Ratna Pitaloka remained silent not answering
"Pitaloka!!!!!"
scream Sekar Mayang with a loud voice
Ratna Pitaloka awoke from her daydreams,
immediately swerved to Sekar Mayang
"What's the yelling? You think I'm a bud?"
"Lha from earlier called repeatedly remains silent" said Sekar Mayang
Again daydreaming what Kangmbok?", lyrics Sekar Mayang probing
"Ah no, I I just..." Ratna Pitaloka stammered
"What is Kangmbok??
Just thinking about Kakang Watugunung huh?"
sekar Mayang
Ratna Pitaloka's
Don't know what to say
"Not Kangmbok Pitaloka who miss Kakang Watugunung, I also miss him a lot", Sekar Mayang muttered while looking at the green forest trees west of Padepokan Padas Putih
"Definitely the cunning princess of the palace is now alone with Kakang Watugunung, he said,
Ahhh jerk...
I was so upset to imagine that happening"
Ratna Pitaloka was stunned to hear that, said Sekar Mayang as if happening before his eyes.
Ratna Pitaloka's face was tangled
"Why with you Sekar?,
Why are you so upset at that cunning palace princess??" tanya Ratna Pitaloka softly while staring at the Padepokan page
Sekar Mayang's voice was clearly heard in Ratna Pitaloka's ears
"I love her too"
*connect*