Not Her

EARLY SANJA KINGDOM

"Bow down!"   ''His majesty has arrived''.( the ministers are whispering to one another).

His Majesty, "You may rise.''   Silence!'.

"Today we are gathered here to talk of how our army has made great contributions especially in the   Jiangsu region. (Jiangsu is the boundary of Sanja and Sakja) We are more than honored to have such a capable military leader who has led our army to all this great leaps and bounds in terms of achieving great merit. I would therefore like to bestow him this gifts''

( He stands and orders his servant to bring the boxes of gold to the leader)''Thank you very much, you deserve more than this''

 The commander, "oh no, I don't deserve such a compliment, your grace''

Majesty, "you deserve more and therefore and I have decided to make you my prime minister''

'' That's it for today, " finances minister, "let me not here about the refugees problem again'' ''Dismissed!''

The ministers show displeasure in what the king has said. Some are congratulating the general, others are glaring from afar.

'' I told you, we should have gotten rid of him when he was in Jiangsu" " Its your incompetence that has caused this'' " I am incompetent?!!!'' ''Your own son is living a life of women and drink'' " Anyway we have to stop him before we become merchants in our own homes''(They leave ,others smiling others arguing of what could have been the outcome had their plans succeeded)

                                                           This is the kingdom of Sanja

                                                                            *later that day*

Finance minister,'' I told you to get rid of those refugees ,what have you become.. a stone...you cant do anything huh!, ''let me tell you a secret brother if you want to survive in this palace listen to me.''

King's Eunuch," You have no power to make me live or die only the king can do that" "So choose, either you listen to the King or go on your way, we will see who survives.(  he laughs halfheartedly and goes away)

Finance minister" We will see, we will see''(he smirks and walks towards the exit)

                                                         *********** 6 years later.********

His Majesty to the military commander,'' I entrust you the leadership of this kingdom, I am a weak man and my kingdom will fall into the wrong hands, my son is too young to lead but a time will come when the true heir of Sanja will arise and take his place on the throne''

The commander,'' NO,I am unworthy of such grace you bestow me, your highness. If you leave ,I will go with you'' 

Majesty, 'How dare you defy me! Kneel down'' 

Commander,' I am sorry, I should know my place''

Majesty to Eunuch,'' Bring me my dagger!''

Eunuch,' Your highness......''(hesitating)

Majesty, 'NOW!!!

(he takes his dagger and  cuts his hand and also cuts the commanders hand and he puts the commanders hand with his.)   (The eunuch was so amazed and shook because this was a blood covenant which was the strongest bond between people and could only be broken by death)

Majesty, 'I want you to swear that you will protect my throne until my son is of age'

Commander,' Your highness......(with balancing tears) your word is my command

Majesty to Eunuch,'' Take my children and go to Kwangju, my brother is ruler of that nation though small, show him my golden seal and tell him the time is come, he will know what to do.

Majesty to Commander, 'You will overthrow my throne and be in charge , it is the only way you can protect me and my family and also you and your family.( in low tones>