Princess Rajapatni

Princess Rajapatni - Gayatri - 28

Princess Rajapatni - Gayatri - 28

Mongolian tube-shaped tents with conical ends. There is a pretty big shelter. Firewood is piled up near there. Smoke billowed from the charred remains.

The soldiers paced back and forth with tom-bak. Their combat clothes were complete. Metal pe-protected closed head. The same metal is also affixed to the ba-gian arms and chest. Then dangle down the ping-alley. The fur strands decorate the tops of their helmets. The feathers were waving as they moved.

I was amazed. With this hot weather, they were able to endure such heavy clothing. Their faces did not even reveal any land.

Ike Mese lives in the biggest tent. The walls in his tent were bright red, like the color of a flower. A large chair is placed in the corner of the room. There was animal skin on the chair. Some of the tools of everyday life are seen in several places. Everything is made of metal, ceramic, and wood. A blue white vase contains a sleek evening decorating small table in another corner. Showing that they are from a civilized nation.

Ike Mese. The way their nation gave hor-mat. I replied in the same way: I raised my hands at chest level. I made a fist, then

I put my fingers on top of that fist. I bowed a little and smiled. Cut the finger on the stomach. Showing the attitude of a princess welcoming guests.

The tail of my eyes glanced at a man next to Ike Mese. Men's clothing was different from those of Mongolia. I suspect, the man is from another tribe.

“I'm Luo Shishan, Han man. I came with them, as a translator,” the man said in Javanese ba-hasa.

Luo Shishan introduced us officially. Ru-panya, there are three people who contribute to make a decision. They are: Ike Mese, Kau Hsing, and Shih Pi. This time, Ike Mese's two comrades stood behind Ike Mese. My guess is, this Ike Mese could be just a spokesperson. Or maybe he was the leader of the expedition.

Politely, Ike Mese ordered his men to prepare a seat for me. We sit across. While Luo Shishan stood in the middle to carry out the task of translating.

“What are your needs until the Princess comes here?” ask Ike Mese.

I immediately signaled to the ladies. Those dayangs took the wine jug. And then wean him in front of Ike Mese.

“Master is leaving. Of course it's not good if we don't give a little souvenir.” I gave a smile to my training. “Tuak from Sumenep is very famous here. Hopefully, sir likes it.”

I'm waiting for Ike Mese's reaction. At first, he tam-pack surprised. He looked at me from top to bottom. He moves around rubbing a crack on his chin. Then indecent lightning was caught in my eyes.

Ike Mese laughs. Without hesitation, Ike Mese picked up a bottle of palm wine. He sniffed the end of the jug. Then sip the wine a little.

He said something I don't understand. Luo Shishan looks to turn his head. I thought Ike Mese didn't like this hospitality.

“That sounds great. Thank you, Princess.” Ike Mese wiped the tip of her mouth with the back of her hand. I replied with an anjali attitude.26

“You are the only woman from Rajasa breed who dared to come here.”

I smiled again while nodding once. “That's it, Mr.”

“Tuanku Ike Mese is indeed broad-minded. Sure Sir can guess, what purpose I came here.”

Ike Mese coughed twice. His face flushed back to the side, gulping the palm from his pitcher.

“I have said the reason why I asked Raden Wijaya,” Ike Mese said, “I don't want to talk about it anymore.

26 Anjali = respectful attitude with close up both palms. If it is placed on the chest, it means it is intended for equal people. For people with a higher position, the hands go up to the nose, forehead, and head. Princess Gayatri put her hands on her chest. As a sign he declared himself equal to Ike Mese, although Ike Mese a guest and Princess Gayatri faced a man.

“Tuan.” I tried to say in as calm a tone as possible. “What caused you to think, Raden Wijaya will betray you?”

Ike Mese thought so hard that I thought his eyebrows would fuse together. He talked to You Shing and Shih Pi. I saw them nod and shake. Tension was running through my cold fingers. Apparently, diplomacy is exhausting.

“Psst!” I caught Luo Shishan's attention. When the man turned his head, I gave a sign that he was dying. “What are they talking about?” I whispered softly. Trying not to be found out.

Luo Shishan glanced at the three commanders. He's ringing. I caught the word “jaminan” through the ge-lip rack Luo Shi Shan.

Feeling annoyed, I noticed Ike Mese again. Those indecent flashes passed by and I felt disgusted. I wanted to leave. But the opportunity did not come twice. My brain thinks hard. Trying to find a way to succeed. Guarantees... guarantees....

Ike Mese's dirty views can be an advantage. I took a breath. An idea is now running through my head. Raden Wijaya will be angry if you know, I remind myself.

But I pull my collar down. I let ba-gian over my body be exposed to those bad eyes. Just a second, but enough to make Ike Mese hold back the saliva.

I cleared my throat once. Ike Mese looks to swallow you-dah. His eyes glared in disbelief. His mouth opened without saying anything.

“If you all need a guarantee, I am ready to be a guarantee.” I signaled for Luo Shishan to translate.

Ike Mese immediately looked down in shame. The people around him are still negotiating. But Ike Mese immediately said out loud, “I will consider this proposal.” Instincts make me move the hair strands.

This attitude of mine makes Ike Mese even hotter. He moved uneasily, his legs were trembling for nothing.

I signaled Luo Shishan to be close. “Tell this to Ike Mese,” I said, still whispering. “My mother is still prettier than me. We're both single. With great pleasure, I encourage Ike Mese to write a letter to Raden Wijaya. Mongolian aid will be exchanged for Ja-wa's two daughters. After we win the war, he may choose, whether to hand us over to Kublai Khan, or he takes us as his own.”

Luo Shishan moved quickly. He whispered my death in Ike Mese's ear. As I thought, the Mongolian man immediately chuckled so happily.

“Your offer is hard to refuse, Princess Gayatri,” her challenge. “You Hsing, Shih Pi, this Beautiful Princess is really a dodgy diplomat. I think we should test Raden Wijaya's loyalty through that war. You guys are as happy as me, aren't you?”