"Miss, the Minister Mansion sent the compansation amount" Shriliya walked in with a two maids who were middle size chest.

Nandini looked up from the paper and gaze at the chest. Her lips hooked up with a smirk. "I did not think they will be quite faster"

Shriliya smiled "looks like madam Urvi is quite generous to sent back the money they owed"

Nandini nodded "check the money again"

Shriliya waved her hand and the two maids walked out. She bent down and opened the lid before starting to count.

Knowing the character of Madam Urvi Nandini knew she will definitely sent the money soon. After all Madam Urvi is a smart woman. If they she could not have standing in Madam's position all these years and raise her children to be a one piece in the capital. Miraya was quite matured so she obeyed her mother but Myra is young and because she was pampered since childhood she become unruly which put Madam Urvi in such a situation. But if Madam Urvi thinks this is all end then she is really mistaking here. It's was just a starting and there's more to go. More to face.

"The money is accurate miss" Shriliya finished counting and nodded.

"Sent it to the to the stock"

Shriliya nodded and called the maids again before leaving with the chest. Nandini focused on her paper when someone knocked on the door again. She looked up and found Rijwan was standing with a maid. Looking at the maid's attire, she frowned a little.

"Miss, the palace sent an invitation" Rijwan said.

"Palace?" Nandini raised her eyebrows and eyed the maid.

"Yes, this is the personal maid of Samragyee and she is here to invite you in the palace" Rijwan added.

"Oh" Nandini nodded.

The maid walked forward "Miss Ahza, here is the invitation latter of Her highness" she handed the scroll to Nandini.

"From Samragyee?" Nandini picked the scroll and read the content.

"Yes, her highness is really fond of you. After the birthday celebration she wanted to invite you in the palace for a chat but because of some matters I'm the harem, she declined it but today she is free and wanted to invite Miss Ahza in the palace" the maid respectfully. She peeked at Nandini's expression and was surprised when she saw her not excited nor anxious about the news. Normally when the Samragyee sent invitation, other people would be excited to meet or anxious thinking why they are called but looking at the girl she felt there's something wrong with her. How can she sat there with such calmness after taking the invitation.

"What if I couldn't accept it?" Nandini asked placing the scroll on the table.

The maids nodded "her highness said, this invitation is not an order but a mere request. If miss Ahza couldn't make it then she will understand" Samragyee has already warned her not to force Miss Ahza of she don't want to come and to be more respectful towards her so the maid didn't dare to show any kind of unpleasant expression.

Nandini eyed the maid with her piercing gaze. The maid moved a little feeling uncomfortable. Looking at her posture Nandini smiled.

"How can I refuse her hoghness's invitation. Of course I will visit Samragyee today"

The maid felt relieved "I shall inform her highness"

Nandini nodded "Mr. Dhwani please reward the maid for this hard work"

"No need for that Miss Ahza" the maid refused immediately.

"I insist, how can I let you go empty handed?you came here to sent the invitation and after all you are her hoghness's maid so I have to show some respect" Nandini insisted.

"Thank you Miss Ahza" the maid smiled nodding and Rijawan lead her out of the room.

Nandini's piercing eyes glared down the small scroll lying on the table.

"Humph! Invitation" she gritted her teeth. She wanted to burn the scroll until it turned into ashes. No one knows what kind of woman is Samragyee than her. After a they had some relation in her past life. The wound they have given her was still fresh and it opens everytime she saw their face. Closing her eyes Nandini took a deep breath and some past memories flashed in her mind.

It was a month after her marriage with Parv. Yashica was happy that finally her dream fulfilled and now she become the wife of Parv after so many obstacles. But in the morning she was called by the Samragyee and Yashica become nervous. The Samragyee was not in her favour and and she was not close to her. When she went to meet her mother in law she found her lazily sitting on couch while her maids were fanning her.

"Oh, you are finally here?" Arna looked at her and made a task sound. Her eyes roamed on Yashica's figure. "I really want to ask my son what did he saw in you that he agreed to marry a girl like you when I couldn't find a trace that look attractive"

Yashica's face burnt with embarassment. She was afterall now the Yuvrani of Tanishq yet her own mother in law was insulting her infront of the maids who lowered their head hiding their laugh.

"What are you still standing there? Don't you know how to greet the Samragyee when you see her?" Arna shouted "what did your father taught you? Does he only knows how to use his daughter to lure the prince of the country?"

Yashica's eyes widened "Mother, please don't say like that" she cried out.

"How dare you talk back?" Arna got up "you unfaithful slut, you have such guts to talk back to me. Servants drag this slut at side and give her 20 lashes this instant"

The maids went forward and grabbed her dragging to the side. There's no respect in their eyes yet they looked at her like she was some culprit.

"Mother please forgive me" Yashica screamed.

"You don't have any right to call me mother you slut. Since your father lack in disciplining you, I will do that for him" Arna glared at her.

The room fell in silence. Only the scream of Yashica broke the silence with every hit fell on her body.

Nandini opened her eyes when the painful memory filled her mind. What was her fault that she had to punish like that? Those inhuman creatures living in the palace are all beast and heartless. They only care about themselves. And she will never forget it, no matter how many times she dies or reborn.

After the lunch meal Nandini went to the palace with Qushi. Their carriage stopped at the entrance and to their surprise a maid was waiting to escort them.

"Greeting Miss Ahza, I am here to take you to her highness" she said as soon as Nandini get down from the carriage.

Nandini nodded and let the maid led them to the Samragyee Palace. The inner harem was elegant with the high exclusive decoration but this was nothing in Nandini 's eyes. She has already lived in this palace and died. So all these luxury was nothing but a joke to her. Besides with the money she has in her hand she could make a palace like this. The maid led them inside the huge door which was guarded heavily.

There was transparent coloured curtains hanged on side leading the path inside the door. They walked deeper and reached the hall and found Arna was already sitting on the couch waiting for them.

"Ah! Miss Ahza" Arms smiled warmly "you are finally here"

Nandini greeted bowing a little "since her highness want to meet this lowly girl, how could I refuse?"

"It's your kindness to keep your work aside and accepting my invitation " Arna nodded "please have a seat" she gestured to the couch.

Nandini took seat on the couch and Qushi moved behind her.

"May I know your highness why did you call this lowly subject?" Nandini asked.

Arna laughed "Miss Ahza, you are really generous to refer yourself as lowly one"

"Your highness is the Samragyee and also the mother of the country so how can I place myself high infront of you? We all have to live under your care your highness" Nandini replied.

Arna looked at Nandini with a satisfaction. This girl really knows how to talk and how to win hearts. She don't know why but she finds Nandini to be more suitable than Miyara. This girl is skilled and smart at the same time. And more to that she is incoming with her own and don't need a man to provide her with anything. Such a fine looking girl with a skill how could anyone have the heart to let go of her? This kind of girl is rare to come by. Kind and intelligent, a combination that is hard to find. Now thinking about it she is more satisfied with Parv's decision.

"You are such a sweet tongue my dear" Arna waved her hand. "I have a new tea and sweet. I thought Miss Ahza would like to taste it with me"

"Since your highness desire this then I will of course follow you" Nandini agreed .

"If that's the case then leys move to the garden" Arna said and got up and Nandini followers her lead. They moved towards the garden where the tea and sweets were already prepared under the shade . There was a small table and chair placed.

Nandini looked around. This was Arna's favourite place to spend her time. She always choose this place to entertain her special guests. Besides the garden was full of flowers and the scenery was quite good to enjoy tea and sweets. But this was not what Nandini want to see. She came here to know what Arna was playing and looks like she will reveal it soon.

"Your highness, this garden is beautiful" Nandini complemented once they took their seats.

Arna smiled "his majesty made this garden for me when I married to him"

Nandini nodded "of course, this shows how much his majesty dots on your highness"

"Ah, it was earlier in the marriage days" Arna laughed waving her hand.

"Here, please have a taste Miss Ahza" Arna pushed the cup of tea towards her. "This is Jasmine Green Tea, this tea leaves arrived newly and only few pouches are sold"

Nandini took the tea cup and smelled it. The sweet scent of Jasmine filled her nose. She took a small sip and the taste filled her mouth.

"It's light and aromatic. I can taste the boldness of green tea leaves with the sweet scent of Jasmine " Nandini said and placed the cup on the plate again.

Arna smiled "just as I guessed, you really do have knowledge about teas. I am glad I invited you to taste it with me"

Nandini just smiled but said nothing. Of course she knows about tea. In her past life, she has tasted every kind of teas and remembered their flavours. It's just the others never knew her skills because they were busy torturing her.

"Misd Ahza do you have any proposals?" Arna asked suddenly.

"No" Nandini replied clearly knowing what kind of proposal she was talking about.

Arna smiled. There was a kind of satisfaction playing in her eyes. Nandini frowned at her reaction but ignored it.

"I guess whoever will be marrying you in the future will be lucky enough" Arna smiled.

"Your highness is generous to think that way. I am just a common girl trying to live her life" Nandini replied.

"What are you saying?" Arna laughed "it's that-"

"Mother?" a manly voice interrupted them.

Both woman turned to look a handsome face smiling at them. He walked towards them in all glory.

Arna smiled brightly while Nandini's eyes turned cold. Her fist clenched and suddenly she understood what was the actual reason of Arna's invitation.