The Fighter
Chapter 246 Arrives at Padhepokan
At the border entrance to the Gunung Jambu college, some people stopped the horse carriage that the Maharani rode. Politely, the lady-in-waiting stopped the horse-drawn carriage, then descended upon them. The maharani waved the car cover mosquito nets, and felt unable to recognize the guards who were intercepting them. But the woman of Wisanggeni's second wife did not want to interfere in the affairs of those people, the Maharani let the lady-in-waiting face them alone,
"Excuse me Ki Sanak.., we were forced to stop the horse carriage that Ki Sanak was carrying. This is to anticipate that no stranger will enter and tear apart our college." Politely, the people of Gunung Jambu who guard the border greet the dayang. They are always pressured to act and be polite and friendly to anyone. But, if there are indeed people who act impudently towards them, they are also taught to maintain their dignity.
"Run your role and duty Ki Sanak.., we understand the importance of your duty to guard this border. I came here to deliver and accompany Gusti Ratu our Empress to enter the college center. We intend to meet Den Bagus Wisanggeni." the lady-in-waiting conveyed the intention of their arrival at this place, at the border guard.
They looked at each other when they heard what the lady said. One of the guards came forward, and stood in front of the lady.
"Ijin conveyed Ki Sanak.., is there any important business to meet our Master?? But what you need to know, now Guru Wisanggeni with his wife and son are on the way. It's been a few full moons, Master left the padhepokan, and we can't answer when Master will return." the guard explained the whereabouts of Wisanggeni and his family.
Hearing the words of the border guard, the lady was a little surprised. But fortunately the middle-aged woman immediately remembered if Gusti Ratu Maharani was the second wife of Den Bagus Wisanggeni. Immediately, the lady adjusted herself.
"We know Ki Sanak.. Our arrival here is to deliver Gusti Ratu Maharani, who wants to give birth at the Gunung Jambu college. We will wait and be in the padhepokan, until the nice Den Wisanggeni return to this college. Is allowed?" with a smile, the lady-in-waiting asked permission to be allowed into the college area.
Some people who do not know if Wisanggeni has two wives, only speechless and surprised. But there was one guard who already knew about the news. Slowly the guard came forward.
From inside the horse carriage, the Maharani flicked the curtain of the inner carriage cover, then sat in the usual place occupied by the lady who accompanied him.
"Our god Nimas Maharani could not recognize the existence of Nimas. This horse-drawn carriage must be left here, can Nimas get into the area of the padhepokan without driving the carriage?" seeing the state of the Empress with a distended stomach, the guard slightly doubted Wisanggeni's second wife.
Slowly the Maharani got down from the horse carriage, then rubbed his stomach slowly. The woman then walked over to the guard.
"Do your job, you're just doing your job. You don't have to worry about us. Take care of these horses, treat these animals well." said the Empress who relieved the feelings of the border guards.
"By Nimas' pleasure, we will immediately send a message to the guards inside the padhepokan to prepare everything. Fortunately Nimas came, there will be a re-poured party in this padhepokan." kindly, the guard responded to the Empress.
Maharani smiled and nodded her head, and without speaking patted the soft back of the lady who was accompanying her. Maharani gave her a gesture, and then jumped followed by the ladyboy behind her. Seeing the speed of the two people, the guard became astonished and astonished.
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In padhepokan
"Welcome to Nimas Maharani. The message sent by the guard at the border we have received. Some planning was preparing senthong for the Nimas break." with hospitality, the people welcomed the arrival of Wisanggeni's second wife.
The Empress greeted them with a smile, then greeted her people standing in front of her. After a while, the Maharani looked at the lady, then invited her to wait in the pondhok chair not far from it.
"Auntie . Let's take a break at that place? Aunt must be tired after a long journey." Maharani stepped towards the cottage, then followed by the lady-in-waiting.
Seeing the Maharani and the lady who was with him had rested on the chair, the people who were there prepared a place to rest them. A few young female disciples, came to the hut with trays in their hands. A kendhi and a cup of pottery, containing a hot drink, appeared to be on top of the tray.
"Please enjoy the warm drink Nimas...!" the student invited the Empress.
The second wife of Wisanggeni smiled to answer these words. Immediately the Empress took the cup, then slowly began to sip the warm drink from the cup she had in her hand. Maharani eyes sparkle to see boiled cassava with honey melts waiting to be enjoyed. Without speaking, the woman immediately took a piece of cassava and mixed it into the honey liquid.
"Gusti ayu..., how do we plan ahead? Whether Gusti ayu will remain in this college." felt not to meet with Wisanggeni, with a worried feeling the ladyboy asked the Maharani.
"What do you mean Auntie...? Did aunt think about not being kang Wisang in this college, then came the thought to leave this college?" quietly, Maharani answered the question of the lady.
Slowly the lady nodded her head.
"Although Gusti the queen. It is impossible, if Gusti Ratu gave birth to a fetus without the company of our husband or elder relatives" said the worried lady.
"I am a strong woman, aunt. Stop worrying about me! I have to start training and prepare myself to be an independent mother, a real mother to my daughter's son. Moreover, I have also lived my own life for a long time without the existence of kang Wisang by my side. I will be strong Auntie.." with a smile, Maharani tried to convince the lady.
"Alright if that's the wish of Gusti Queen. This baby will be a great and powerful baby in the future. Gusti ayu and the elder had really prepared it very well." after sighing for a while, the lady-in-waiting finally approved the Maharani's thought.
The two women went on to enjoy a hot drink of lemongrass ginger and boiled cassava served in front of them. Every now and then their views turned to look at the students of Mount Jambu college who were very much. Without complaining, the students swiftly did the work in full order and neat.
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