In Charusheela's chamber, Dakshesh was sitting with his hands covering his face and thought about his future whether he will have any other soulmate or not and if not, then how will he have a powerful child as he knew that his and Sheela's child will not have all his powers.  Charu, although having her own internal conflict about executing her plans faster as she couldn't affort to have Rashmi and Agneya's child added up as an additional obstacle in her path, tried to comfort Dakshesh. 

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It was already midnight when Rashmi regained consciousness and Agneya felt her movement and woke up from his sleep.  He gave her a glass of water while she was trying to sit up.  She felt her parched throat regain the ability to speak and asked, "How many days had I been unconscious?".  He replied, "Just a few hours before one whole day is completed".  She smiled and said, "I'm improving I guess".  Both of them chuckled and were silent for a few minutes.

Agneya shifted to sit close to her and hugged her while sitting beside her.  Rashmi rested her head on his shoulder and sighed while closing her eyes.  He told her about the events that followed the unprecedented revelation of their relationship and also what Samrat had told him about her entry into the palace.  Rashmi looked up at him while still keeping her head on his shoulders and asked, "Why so urgent?  We can complete our training in the academy and then enter the palace officially right?".

Agneya too nodded at her and said, "I guess the reason for doing it urgently is because of two reasons.  One reason is that Bringing you to the palace officially will halt any kind of opposition from other Royal families as well as commoners given the fact that you were detested by them till now.  And the other reason is that it would look suspicious if your sister who is not a soulmate could enter the palace before you, who is the real soulmate of Yuvraj, since the truth about her pregnancy is hidden from the world".

Rashmi sighed again and said, "But could you not stop this until the training?".  Agni kissed her forehead and said, "I don't want to.  And there is a valid reason for that".  She waited for him to continue and he said, "I don't know why I have this feel.  But I think there is some other reason behind Charusheela's entry into the palace, than just securing her position as Dakshesh's secondary wife.  Otherwise she doesn't need to make such extreme efforts to enter as soon as possible.  May be her target is to attack Meghnath Bhaishree and his wife by staying near them.  I'm not sure but there is something else behind her actions".

Although Rashmi didn't agree with his suspicions, she didn't argue further and just slept on his chest.  Later that day, Dakini prepared Rashmi with all the heavy jewelleries in her possession and finally completed her hair style.  As Rashmi came out of her chamber with Dakini, the other students who were present in the hall, greeted her respectfully including Leela and Apoorva.  As she neared the entrance where a carriage is waiting for her with few servants and guards with the symbol of the Royal family of Pranyakta, she glanced at her twin sister standing on the side.

Charusheela greeted her sister with a gentle smile and even hugged her to wish her for the best day in her life.  Rashmi didn't reply even a thanks and moved forward towards the carriage which was exclusive for the Yuvrani of Pranyakta.  Behind her Dakini gave a smirk to Damini who was standing behind Charusheela and then left with Rashmi leaving the other two to control their anger and jealousy.  Charu looked at her own carriage which was looking simple compared to that of Rashmi's and boarded it quickly.

Agneya and Dakshesh had reached the Palace early in the morning to welcome their respective wives and were waiting at the entrance by evening, along with all other members of the Royal family with Samragyi carrying the aarti plate.  As the carriages entered one after the other, the instruments started to play.  Rashmi's carriage opened and she got down the steps of the carriage. 

Agni was mesmerized for a moment seeing her dressed like a Queen.  Rashmi passed him a shy smile and averted her gaze as she couldn't meet his intense gaze.  Seeing their interactions, Meghnath smiled to himself but Dakshesh was somewhat angry as he felt like Agni has betrayed him by accepting Rashmi.

Samragyi rotated the aarti plate around Rashmi and welcomed her inside the palace while one of the secondary wives of Samrat did the same for Charu.  Once they were inside the palace, both the couples were asked to do puja in front of the Statues of Gods present in the temple to seek their blessings.

Samragyi assigned some maids for both of them and asked them to guide the Rajkumaris to their respective chambers.  Agneya and Meghnath were having some discussion in the garden area, regarding the academy and the training progress.  Meghnath informed him that they can continue their training even from the palace as he has the control over the portals.

Later Agni went to his chamber to get afresh before he could go looking for Rashmi's chamber.  But he was surprised to see Rashmi present in his chamber.  He asked, "Why are you present in my chamber?  Didn't they give you a seperate chamber?".  Rashmi looked down nervously and replied while not meeting his eyes, "I will be staying with you, in your chamber hereafter". 

Agni asked again in confusion, "Why so?  We are yet to be married right?  I agree that they have officially made you enter the palace but the rituals are still pending".  She asked him in return, "Do you have seperate rituals in your realm to call a couple as married?".  Agni was dumbfounded for a few moments and then came near her and asked, "What is a marriage here in this realm?".

Glossary:
Samrat - Emperor
Samragyi - Empress
Rajkumar - Prince
Bratashree - Brother
Bhabhishree - sister-in-law
Acharya - Master/Teacher
Mamashree - Uncle (Mother's Brother)
Mamishree - Aunt (Mother's brother's wife)
Bade - elder or big
Chote - younger or small

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Precap:

Agneya stood infront of the majestic door in Samrat's study chamber, contemplating his decision to return to his realm atleast once to meet his family.

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