The Ancestral Country
Waiting Time
Panji Watugunung then stepped towards his bed. He's really sleepy. Seeing their husband stepping on the bed, the three wives of Panji Watugunung looked at each other.
Naganingrum blinked his eyes at Rara Sunti and Srimpi. The three of them immediately smiled meaningfully. When he was about to go up to the bed, there was the sound of Panji Watugunung.
"May sleep here, but beware if you dare to lure me to play love".
Hearing the threat from Panji Watugunung, the smiles of his three wives instantly faded. The three of them slept next to the crown prince.
The day is getting noon.
Two servants who were assigned to wake up the Watugunung Panji faithfully stood in front of the bedroom door.
When almost noon, Panji Watugunung woke up from his sleep. All three of his wives had already woken up from their sleep. It seems they have been awake from earlier.
Slowly Sang Yuwaraja Panjalu rubbed his eyes and immediately stood up from his bed.
"Good day Kakang Panji. Let's wash your face first" said Cempluk Rara Sunti who immediately approached the Watugunung Panji while carrying a spoonful of face wash water.
Panji Watugunung smiled thinly, then washed his face with water given by his youngest concubine.
"Kasep, Akang,
We've been at Antos eta Prince Sepuh in his private palace. Hayu we go there" said Dewi Naganingrum with a sweet smile.
"Since when do you know we know Prince Arya Prabu is waiting for our arrival?", asked Panji Watugunung while looking at the faces of his three wives.
"Since Denmas, it's been,
Two servants told us that Prince Arya Prabu was waiting for us to eat at first, just because we were sleeping they did not dare to wake us up..
Now when we wake up and leave the room, a soldier tells us that we are waiting for Prince Arya Prabu in his private palace", replied Dewi Srimpi immediately.
Hmmmm
"All right, you,
Let's meet Prince Arya Prabu", said Panji Watugunung who immediately stood from the edge of his bed.
They immediately rushed towards the direction of the Lodaya palace where the Lodaya Principality Lord was already waiting for their arrival.
"Good day, Prince Jayengrana.
Please sit down" Prince Arya Prabu welcomed.
"Thank you for the welcome Gusti Prince. Sorry if I was late to meet your call" Panji Watugunung said immediately.
The Watugunung banner immediately sat cross-legged on the porch floor of Prince Lodaya's private palace followed by his three wives. Prince Arya Prabu followed by sitting next to her."
"Ah what are you talking about?
If you're not exhausted from saving my life from the rebels, how could you possibly be so bad at waking up?", Prince Arya Prabu smiled faintly.
"Well, what did you call me here, Gusti Prince?
Is there anything important to talk about?", said Panji Watugunung while staring at the face as old as Arya Prabu. The ruler of the Lodaya Perdikan Land smiled knot.
"Look at Prince Jayengrana,
Our conversation last night was cut short by the noise that was happening. I intend to continue our conversation about Arya's proposal of Responsibility for Dewi Anggraeni, your sister.
In 3 days, Arya Tanggain and my bodyguards will go to the Bracelets with a wedding invitation to Dewi Anggraeni.
Is that acceptable?", asked Prince Arya Prabu as he looked towards the Watugunung Panji.
"Isn't it too soon, Gusti Prince?
Wasn't the situation around Lodaya's palace not fully recovered due to the mutiny of the Beetle Tiger last night?", Panji Watugunung stroked his chin.
"It's okay, Prince Jayengrana.
With the destruction of the Beetle Tiger Group, it can be sure that Lodaya will be fine. I'm so grateful to you for the help you've given me. Being the Regent of Bracelets and your brother-in-law is a great honor for the Land of Perdikan Lodaya", said Prince Arya Prabu immediately.
"Well if that's your decision, Gusti Prince Arya Prabu.
But there is one thing I want to ask of you", Panji Watugunung immediately looked towards Arya Prabu.
"What is Prince Jayengrana? Justsaytheword. If I am able, I will definitely fulfill it", Arya Prabu smiled knot.
"If at any time there is a war with Jenggala, I ask Lodaya not to support Jenggala", said Panji Watugunung firmly.
"If it has long been my decision, Prince Jayengrana.
Even if you ask Lodaya to help face Jenggala, I'm willing. This is my return to you" Prince Arya Prabu said immediately.
Hearing that answer, Panji Watugunung smiled meaningfully.
That afternoon, Arya Prabu hosted Panji Watugunung and his entourage with special dishes of the Lodaya palace at the boga gym. All kinds of food are served to them.
After the banquet, Panji Watugunung asked for retreat from Lodaya. Although Prince Arya Prabu still slightly objected to their departure, but he also knew that the Watugunung Panji had an obligation to the people of Kayuwarajan Panjalu led him.
"Wait for our arrival at the Bracelets, Prince Jayengrana" Prince Arya Prabu said, bowing respectfully.
"We beg you to go home to the Bracelets, Gusti Pangeran", said Panji Watugunung who immediately jumped on his horse followed by his three wives and Demung Rakai Sanga along with their loyal guards.
Panji Watugunung's entourage immediately darted away from the Lodaya palace towards the North. Prince Arya Prabu escorted them to the palace gates.
By noon, Watugunung Panji and his entourage had arrived at the crossing pier on the Brantas river. Their arrival was quite a surprise to the owners of the crossing ship because of their changing makeup. If the beginning of their departure they dress like a swordsman and farmer, then when they go home they wear clothes of greatness each.
"I'm sorry, is this Gusti a noble from Daha?", asked the ferryman politely.
"Yes, Ki.
This is the Daha noble. Why?", replied Rakai Sanga who was in front.
"I'm sorry if yesterday I was disrespectful to Gusti all" said the ferry owner timidly.
"Already Ki, Gusti Prince will not dispute such a thing.
Cross us, there is important business to be done" Demung Rakai Sanga said immediately.
The owner of the crossing ship immediately ordered his men to forward the crossing boat after the group Panji Watugunung ride.
Quickly, the ferry boat split the Brantas river flow slightly because the rainy season began to fall in the Panjalu Country.
After the ferry boat docked at the ferry dock in the Pakuwon Ganter area, the Panji Watugunung group immediately got off the boat. Rakai Sanga immediately gave the crossing fee. Although the owner of the crossing ship initially refused, but after the Watugunung Panji himself gave, the owner of the crossing ship could only accept.
Panji Watugunung's entourage immediately drove their horses towards the northwest towards the town of Gelang-gang Regency.
After passing through the city of Pakuwon Ganter, and passing through the border of the Seloageng Duchy and Bracelet District, they continued to race their horses.
By late afternoon Patugunung Panji and his entourage had reached the town of Bracelets. They immediately drove his horse towards the direction of the Bracelet Palace.
Once at the palace gate of the Bracelet Palace, the two palace gate guards immediately bowed respectfully to the Watugunung Panji and his entourage. They immediately gave way.
Patugunung's banner spurred his horse towards the Princess of the palace followed by his three wives, while Rakai Sanga immediately led the guard troops to rest in the knight behind the Prince Bracelet.
They immediately cleaned themselves.
Panji Gunungsari who got a report from a soldier about the arrival of Panji Watugunung immediately headed to Keputran Bracelets accompanied by Dewi Pancawati.
In a private room, the recently finished Watugunung Panji changed clothes in order to help his three wives be shocked by the knock on the door of the room.
Tok tock..
"Please forgive me if I disturb Gusti Prince,
Kanjeng Regent Bracelets waiting for Gusti Pangeran at Keputran portico" said an e
the palace from outside the door.
Dewi Srimpi immediately opened the door of the room and said to the palace lady.
"Tell Gusti Regent, Denmas Panji will be there soon" said Dewi Srimpi soon.
"Both Wrestling Concubine, immediately I carry out", replied the palace lady who immediately passed to the portico of Keputran Bracelets.
Panji Watugunung and his three wives immediately rushed to the portico of Keputran Bracelets to meet Panji Gunungsari and Dewi Pancawati.
"Worship you I accept Ngger Cah Bagus, and my ghosts.
Sit down, I can't wait to hear the news you brought from Lodaya" said the Regent of Bracelets.
Panji Watugunung and his three wives immediately sat cross-legged in front of Panji Gunungsari and Dewi Pancawati.
Soon the Watugunung Panji told about the situation in Lodaya, also the events of the mutiny of the Tigers of Beetles they faced in the palace of Lodaya, also about the plan of Arya Tanggaini proposal for Goddess Anggraeni three more days.
The face of Panji Gunungsari and Dewi Pancawati changed to hear the words of their eldest son.
"Jagat Dewa Batara,
Apparently so the story. Romo is proud of you son, you not only solve your brother's problems, but also get support from the Land of Lodaya Civilization" Panji Gunungsari said with a proud smile.
"Mother also did not expect that the problems faced by Prince Arya Prabu were so strange, fortunately you were there Ngger Cah Bagus", said Dewi Pancawati with pride.
"For the application of Arya Tanggung, it is better for the Father's own Regent to accept. I want to go back to Kadiri.
I am worried if the envoy I sent to the duchy of the duchy in the Panjalu State region has come to bring news of Kanjeng Romo.
Therefore, tomorrow morning I will return to Kadiri to know the developments that occurred" said Panji Watugunung soon.
"Yes Ngger Cah Bagus, Father will not hinder your intentions.
Father thanked me for the help you gave", Panji Gunungsari smiled faintly.
That night they talked warmly giving up longing.
**
Early morning at the Kahuripan Palace. In the king's private palace, Maharaja Mapanji Garasakan was sitting on his chair. In front of him, Mapatih Jenggala Dyah Bayunata and Jenggala crown prince Mapanji Alanjung were sitting cross-legged.
Mapanji Garasakan clearly looked at the face of Dyah Bayunata, Sang Mapatih Jenggala after listening to the description of the preparation of their plan.
"So have you arranged, Uncle Bayunata?", asked the Jenggala Emperor while stroking his mustache.
"According to Gusti Prabu's orders, everything has been prepared. Moreover, the harvest in some border areas is very good, can support our plan to conquer Daha" said Dyah Bayunata with a faint smile.
"Well, what about our soldiers? Have uncle prepared as well?", continued Mapanji Garasakan who seemed excited to hear Mapatih Jenggala's answer.
"The appointment of a qualified new officer we have done Gusti Prabu, he said,
In the Lwaram region, Senopati Udawara and 10 thousand soldiers were already preparing.
In Matahun, Senopati Jambuwana has arranged 10 thousand soldiers to attack the Daha defense from the middle.
While in the west of Lawor Tumapel region, Senopati Mpu Mardewa has prepared with 10 thousand soldiers to attack Daha from the south.
Just waiting for the order from Gusti Prabu to move" said Dyah Bayunata with fiery.
Mm-hmm..
"After a thousand days of his moksa Kanjeng Romo Airlangga in the Hemisphere, I will ask Begawan Tunggul Manik to count the good days of Uncle Bayunata.
Be patient for a moment" said Mapanji Garasakan as he looked up at the sky that morning.
**
At Katang-katang Palace, in the palace food storage warehouse, Demung Gumbreg was laying his body on a teak wood cot that became his resting place.
The fat man was snoring loudly.
While his men, Weleng, Gubarja and Widarba were busy counting the amount of tax items and new tributes sent from Watugaluh and Kunjang.
The 15-man supply soldiers went back and forth transporting rice and corn that was sent with a pedati. Their bodies are full of sweat.
Also three subordinates of Gumbreg, sweat them until dripping due to the demands of the report that must be submitted to Patih Saketi later in the afternoon.
Senopati Warigalit who happened to pass by, took the time to look at the readiness of the Katang-katang palace food barn before leaving for the training arena of the new soldiers Kadiri.
"Kog is just the three of you, where is your superior?", hearing Warigalit's voice, the three subordinates of Gumbreg immediately turned to the source of the voice.
Seeing Warigalit's arrival, the three subordinates were instantly frightened.
"Anu Gusti Senopati, eee Gusti Demung anu's.", Weleng was nervous as he replied.
Hmmmm
"Ona.. The correct answer, where is Gumbreg?", Warigalit snapped immediately.
The three Gumbreg subordinates turned pale instantly. Want to tell fear about Gumbreg's nagging, not told can get the wrath of Warigalit.
Finally Weleng ventured to answer after getting a nod signal from the head of Widarba and Gubarja.
"Anu Gusti Senopati, Gusti Demung is sleeping" Weleng said softly.
"Bad, eat his blind paycheck..
Where is he now? Quickly say?", Warigalit stared intently at the three subordinates of Gumbreg immediately.
"There Gusti Senopati, in the corner of the warehouse" said Weleng stammeringly.
Warigalit immediately headed in the direction that Weleng pointed. And sure enough, Gumbreg seemed to sleep while snoring loudly.
"Basic of the mad office, maniacal,
His time at work was even fun sleeping. Fuck", Warigalit grumbled as he kicked the foot of the teak cot on Gumbreg's bed.
Brakk!!
The leg of the wooden cot was immediately crushed by the impact of Warigalit's foot. Directly drilled and sleeping Gumbreg immediately rolled onto the warehouse floor.
Gedubraa..
"What bastard would dare disturb my sleep?" said Gumbreg, whose stern head hit a wooden barn pole. The fat man stroked his broken head while standing up.
"I did it, why?" said Warigalit fiercely.
Gumbreg who was preparing to get angry, immediately turned his head.
"You want me...
Ehhh Gusti Senopati Warigalit", Gumbreg immediately blingsatan when Warigalit tau already ruffled waist in front of him.
"You are yes, working hours are even fun to sleep. Tired of being Demung you Mbreg?", Warigalit swerved towards Gumbreg. The fat man immediately fell silent not answering.
"What dream did I just have?"
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