12th CENTURY - ROAD TO VIJAYGARH

After two days of traveling, Yash and Radha finally reached the borders of Vijaygarh.

The kingdom looked grand and powerful.

Soldiers guarded the gates while villagers moved in and out.

Radha looked nervous.

"So... our daughter is the queen of this place?"

Yash sighed.

"Apparently."

Radha shook her head in disbelief.

"I raised her to become an independent woman, not a medieval queen."

Yash smiled faintly.

"Well... she seems to be doing both."

They decided to enter the kingdom quietly, pretending to be travelers.

Their only goal now was to find Diya and Roohi without attracting attention.

VIJAYGARH - ROYAL COURTYARD

The courtyard was lively with people discussing the new education reforms.

Diya was speaking with some village elders, explaining how girls' education would benefit their families and how preventing child marriages can shape their lives for the future.

Just then Veer entered the courtyard.

He noticed the scholar standing very close to Diya while speaking to her.

The scholar continued enthusiastically,

"Maharani, if you allow, I would like to assist you in building more learning centers."

Diya smiled.

"That would be wonderful."

Veer's jaw tightened slightly.

Dev noticed.

"You look like you are about to start a war."

Veer replied calmly,

"I am simply observing."

Dev smirked.

"Yes... observing the scholar standing near your queen."

Veer gave him a sharp look.

MARKETPLACE - VIJAYGARH

Meanwhile Yash and Radha were walking through the market asking questions.

Radha asked a woman,

"Do you know where the Maharani lives?"

The woman looked surprised.

"In the palace, of course."

Radha hesitated and curiously asked.

"Is she... kind?"

The woman smiled warmly.

"She is loved by everyone. She helped educate our daughters."

Radha's eyes softened.

"That sounds like Diya."

PALACE GARDEN

Later that afternoon, Diya was discussing education plans with the same young scholar.

Roohi watched from a distance.

She noticed Veer standing nearby.

Staring.

Roohi smirked slightly.

She walked toward Diya and whispered,

"Your husband looks like he wants to exile that poor scholar."

Diya frowned.

"What?"

Roohi nodded toward Veer.

Diya turned and saw him.

Standing with crossed arms.

Looking... annoyed.

Diya walked toward him.

"Maharaj."

Veer spoke calmly.

"You seem busy."

Diya shrugged.

"We were discussing education."

Veer glanced at the scholar.

"He seemed very enthusiastic."

Diya raised an eyebrow.

"Are you jealous?"

Veer immediately replied,

"I do not feel jealousy."

Roohi whispered from behind,

"Sure."

Diya tried not to laugh.

PALACE BALCONY

Later that evening, Veer was standing alone.

Dev joined him.

"You almost glared that scholar to death."

Veer replied calmly,

"He was standing too close."

Dev laughed.

"Maharaj... that is called jealousy."

Veer frowned.

"I do not get jealous."

Dev shrugged.

"Of course not."

But Veer couldn't ignore the strange feeling in his chest.

VIJAYGARH - TEMPLE COURTYARD

Meanwhile Yash and Radha were passing near the palace temple.

Suddenly they heard people chanting,

"Maharani Diya Gauri ki Jai Ho!"

Radha froze.

Diya walked past the temple entrance with palace guards.

She was dressed in royal attire.

Graceful.

Confident.

Strong.

Radha's eyes filled with tears.

"That's... our daughter."

Yash also stood silently, overwhelmed.

Their little girl...

Now a queen of an ancient kingdom.

Radha instinctively tried to run toward her.

But Yash stopped her.

"Not here."

Radha whispered emotionally,

"I just want to hug her."

Yash said softly,

"If we reveal ourselves now... we could create chaos in this kingdom."

Radha wiped her tears.

But they kept watching her from a distance.

ROYAL ARCHIVES - NIGHT

Meanwhile Veer and Dev were reviewing old documents about Rajpur.

Dev suddenly found something strange.

"Maharaj... look at this."

It was an old letter.

Written years ago.

The letter mentioned a secret deal between Somnadh and an unknown assassin.

Veer's eyes darkened.

The message read:

"The king and queen of Vijaygarh will be eliminated as planned."

Veer clenched the paper tightly.

"So Somnadh was involved."

Dev nodded.

"But it seems someone else actually carried out the attack."

Veer's voice turned cold.

"Which means... the truth about my parents' death is still hidden."

PALACE TERRACE - NIGHT

Diya was standing alone looking at the moon.

Her mind was restless.

Suddenly she felt something strange.

Like someone familiar was nearby.

Meanwhile Yash and Radha secretly sneaked into the palace and were standing behind a pillar, watching her from a distance.

Radha whispered softly,

"Diya..."

She almost stepped forward.

But before she could-

Palace guards approached.

Yash quickly pulled Radha back into the shadows.

Diya turned suddenly.

She felt like she heard something.

But no one was there.

Radha silently cried while hiding.

She was only a few steps away from her daughter.

Yet she couldn't reveal herself.

PALACE CORRIDOR

Veer later approached Diya.

"You look troubled."

Diya replied quietly,

"I feel like someone familiar is here."

Veer looked curious.

"Who ?"

Diya nodded slowly.

"I don't know... it's just a feeling."

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