2 DAY BEFORE UJJAIN ROYALS ARRIVAL

Karna woke up before sun set he did his pooja and went to palace for Sabha but his rest of days are free for foreseeable future. He informed Vikram to take care of other matter except Nyay rakshak forces as they were secret to everyone. He even informed Nyay rakshak forces to not slack off and practice during this period. The reason behind all this was first his mother's order and second Dushala, Ashwatthama was arriving with others. Radha maa strictly order him to free his schedule otherwise he would wait severe consequences. He went to Sabha and proceedings was going to start when a soldier informed him the guests were arriving. He postponed the Sabha to afternoon. He with his family went to palace gates.

He saw four Chariots with Hastinapur's flag on them were arriving. On one Chariot was Bheeshma was alone, on second chariot Ashwatthama, Dushala and Duryodhana were there, on Third chariot Ghandhari and kunti were sitting and on last chariot Pandavas were sitting. They arrived to palace gates. Radha did the aarti and welcomed them in the palace. They greeted each other and came in the palace. After some talks Karna told them to rest before lunch and dasi led them to their chamber but Dusha, Ashwatthama, Duryodhana and Pandavas stayed. Elders went to their rooms Radha went to kitchen to prepare lunch for them. Adhiratha also left younger generation alone and went to his chamber.

Yudhishthir : “Your kingdom is very beautiful Angraj.” Bheem snorted

Karna : Thank you yuvraj yudhishthir.

Duryodhana : I have seen it last time too but it seemed to have more building and people now.

Karna : Yes various Ashram was built and are still building in various part of Anga.

Arjun : Why is that Mitra?

Nakul : Last time we came everyone seemed to have home here in Anga.

Sahdev : Are you building ashram for guests who came touring you kingdom and temple.

Karna : Yes but not all of them are for tourists or devotees.

Yudhishthir : Then whom are they built for Angraj.

Duryodhana : Yes I really want to know too.

Karna : They are for people who has and will come to Anga and want to become citizens here.

Bheem (mocking): “And why are you so sure people will leave their birthland to come and live here.” Everyone's frowned hearing Bheem's tone.

Karna (smiles): I am not forcing them if it's their will they can stay or else everyone is free to leave Anga. We don't force anyone against their will prince Bheem.

Bheem was going to say something but yudhishthir's hand on his shoulder stopped him. Karna then called another servants and told them to Everyone their chamber. Pandavas and Duryodhana left. Only Dushala and Ashwatthama was left.

Karna : You guys should rest too.

Dushala : We don't want to rest, how is the preparation going on.

Karna : Radha maa is doing preparation, you should ask her.

Dushala : Are all shopping done.

Karna : May be.

Dushala was looking a little sad.

Ashwatthama : Don't worry sakhi, I am sure something is left why don't you ask Radha kaki after lunch.

Dushala was happy again and noded whil Ashwatthama was happy seeing her happy. Karna rose his one eye brows hearing Ashwatthama calling sakhi, there was certain tone of endearing and love in his tone which Karna didn't miss. Seeing Dushala's reaction it seemed that it wasn't first time Ashwatthama lifted her spirit it seems to be regular happening. He was going to ask but suddenly a soldier came and told them A chariot of Dwarka was arriving so they all went to gates again. Soon Chariot came and Krishna, Rukmini and Subhadra were on it. Radha was in the kitchen so Dushala took charges and did the aarti. They greeted each other, Dushala dragged Rukmini and Subhadra with her, Ashwatthama too left with them and Krishna started talking to Karna.

Krishna (smiles): Kya sakha, you forgot invite me or inform me. I was your Charioteer.

Karna (smiles) : You don't need any invitation, you know you are always welcome in Anga. As for informing you, we inform some one who didn't know but what in the world is hidden from you prabhu.

Krishna (smiles) : That is right. But an invitation would be nice.

Karna : Lets go inside and talk.

Karna personally escorted Krishna to his chamber. Once they breached there and were truly alone.

Krishna (smiles) : Tell me how are you Karna.

Karna : I am fine prabhu.

Krishna : Sakha you don't need to hide your pain from me as you said I am aware of everything. Share it mith me you will light after that.

Karna : There is nothing to hide I adhiratha and Radha Putra Radhey Karna is alright prabhu.

Krishna : What about my cousin Karna.

Karna : Prabhu, you have no cousin named Karna.

Krishna (smiles sadly) : You don't have to hard on yourself or her.

Karna : Prabhu, How can I be hard on someone who I have no relationship with. I promised Gurudev that I will perform my duties as son to her but nothing more and nothing less. I am Radhey.

Krishna : What about brothers Karna.

Karna : I will guide them from shadow and try to help them only if they are truly righteous not because everyone think they are righteous because they are Devputra. They should never know about my help or me.

Krishna : Truth can never be forever hidden in shadows Karna. They will know of you.

Karna : I know prabhu, but their happiness lies if truth is hidden.

Krishna : What about your happiness?

Karna : I am happy prabhu and what could I get of truth comes out except insult. A woman's integrity and honour will be questioned. She may loose trust of her five sons because of one illegitimate son. Her fears will come true her son's right will be snached though I don't want any throne but there are others. Truth will destroy lives of many and I for one don't want all this to happen because of my selfishness. My mother consider me dead since she left me ganga then what else could I expect from her and with what right. Dead don't have right or expectations of living people prabhu.

Krishna : You are very much alive Karna.

Karna : Then promise me prabhu till I am dead you will not tell anybody of this secret.

Krishna : I promise you karna but Let me tell you no secret can be eternal or wait for someone's death to brought to light.

Karna : I know prabhu. It is secret of Rajmata let her tell if she wishes. I know the circumstances under which she will probably decide to tell it to me but I don't think she will ever tell world about me. Prabhu let's change topic.

They changed the topic and talked about various thing like politics and circumstances in Aryavart. They talked till noon soon a dasi came and informed them about lunch. They all gathered and had lunch. After that Karna informed them he was going for his Sabha as it was postponed this morning. The males wished to attend it Karna has no problems. They went to sabha and it proceeded. The sabha took 3 hours as there was lot to discuss. After sabha Karna as usual was found bu Dushala for roaming around Anga and shopping and she was with Radha so, Karna took them to market and other followed. They returned to palace Karna has do his pooja in between showing them around, he did so other took rest while his pooja and donation of alms ended. They came back to palace late and had dinner and went to sleep. Ut their is one person who couldn't sleep it was Yudhishthir he was thinking about all happened today.

Yudhishthir was very disturbed since on and half month back when his pitamah announced his disappointment in him and sabha. He didn't tell anyone but he was hurt both by pitamah dissatisfaction and him appointing Duryodhana as one of main advisor in the court as he was confident about his Dharm and Hastinapur court. It leads to several questions like wasn't he good crown prince? Was he also biased?. He had let go of these thoughts that day thinking Pitamah was over reacting and wrongly accusing the court of being biased. But several revelation after the full investigation he was shaken to his cores, several case of bias and coruption were found in the court, many were arrested and sentenced. Several minister and High ranking people were rearranged and impartial people were appointed. But he believed himself, Pitamah wasn't wrong about but according to him, pitamah was definitely wrong about him afterall he took decision according to vedas and evidence presented in court. This confidence was also shaken when Duryodhana pointed out and questioned his decisions, Duryodhana's arguments were irrefutable sometimes to him. He was forced to admit he wasn't as perfect he believed himself to be. He talked pitamah about all this and his Pitamah told him it was hurdle he has to pass himself but if he wants an example of a good ruler and how dharma can used to lead a kingdom impartially them come to Anga with him. He didn't believe him but decided to come to Anga to see it himself how a sutputra though being disciple of Ardhnarishwar can be better than him A Devputra. He knew disrespecting someone because cast was wrong so he didn't say anything bad to Karna but he like his guru taught him believes firmly on cast was based on birth it was because of it he didn't stop Bheem ever from disrespecting Karna and stayed silence. His silence always meant his agreement. But he decided to visit and see for himself.

So he came to Anga to see what does it have that his Pitamah thought it would be ideal kingdom. Whe he reached Anga he saw the beautiful kingdom with amazing architecture and happiness all around. He has heard it's Beauty before as Dushala wasn't shy in praising it's beauty. He didn't believed it or rather didn't want to believe the hard work and abilities of Karna. He didn't knew why he was always jeolous of him. His jealousy increased with every step forward especially the seeing the palace. Anga and it's palace didn't seem like it was made by humans but it looks like Lord Vishwakarma himself descended to earth to build Anga. He heavily heartedly wished Karna about Anga's beauty. He didn't show it but was happy with Bheem question. The afternoon court and it's proceedings was something something he didn't see all his life there were representative of every community from army to cleaners and their problems was discussed with equal importance. After the sabha he went around the city and saw its prosperity and love of people for their King. Their faces naturally lit up upon seeing him. It looked like children seeing their father return from work. The people of Anga love Karna so much that they follow him just to observe his pooja and donation. He didn't see Karna during pooja or donation but watched crowd looking towards Karna with utmost love and respect. He was also crowned prince of Hastinapur, he also roams around Hastinapur but people just saluted him and return to their work. There is no love and devotion in their eyes as people of Anga have for Karna. He was so frustrated that he couldn't sleep. The question he has suppressed resurfaced again today. Earlier even after he was proven wrong he just chucked it as no body can be so perfect but Karna proved him wrong again. He just couldn't sleep. There is only one question in his mind bow can he be worst than a Charioteer's son. He couldn't accept his flaws and Karna abilities.