Looking at the Emperor, Rupanjan wiped a single tear from the corner of his eye and said, "You know, Your Majesty, she clearly wrote in that letter that she wouldn't even look at my face until I entered the kingdom of Junagarh with a royal position! Just imagine, how vile and arrogant a girl must be to say such words to the person she loves? Placing her hand on my head and swearing on her own life, how many times had she promised that she would never spend the night with another man like that again, that she would never break my trust again! But in the end, she ruined and shattered that very trust of love! Even after swearing on her life, by speaking such disgusting words, she essentially made it clear that she doesn't want me at all. She had promised to stay by my side for a lifetime—isn't this also a severe breach of trust, Your Majesty?"
Hearing all this, the Emperor was utterly flabbergasted. Staring at Rupanjan in complete shock, he said, "So this is that girl's true face! I still cannot believe that a girl like Snigdha could descend to such depths! Anyway, let it go, Rupanjan; do not distress your heart thinking about her anymore. Now, have your lunch and take some rest. This evening, I have organized a grand event in the palace, where I will officially announce before everyone which position I am appointing you to."
Saying this, the Emperor exited the room. He immediately summoned the palace guards and instructed, "Guards, spread across the kingdom at once! Inform every single villager that a grand royal celebration has been organized at the palace this evening. Everyone must be present at the palace on time. And listen, decorate the entire palace and the royal gardens beautifully with lights and flowers!"
After the guards left to carry out his orders, the Emperor went to his private chamber and became lost in thought. He began to ponder, 'What position would be best suited for Rupanjan? There is no minister in my kingdom! Should I grant him the post of Commander-in-Chief, or directly seat him as Prime Minister?'
After much thought, a strange look of satisfaction lit up the Emperor's eyes. He said to himself, 'I have witnessed with my own eyes the immense pain and agony in Rupanjan's life. And his judgment, honesty, and flawless intelligence—he is the absolute best in every aspect! For so long, I have governed and delivered justice in this kingdom all by myself, never feeling the need for a minister. But today, seeing Rupanjan's discernment, I realize his wisdom is far superior to mine! Therefore, I will appoint him as my Prime Minister. Not only that... since I have no children of my own and no Queen in my household, someone must handle this vast realm in my absence! After my death, this Rupanjan will be the most worthy King of my empire! As the future Emperor, he alone will rule the kingdom. However, I will not reveal this secret truth to him just yet. For now, I will only tell him about the Prime Minister's post. But I will draft a written royal agreement granting him the rights as the future King, seal it with my signature and royal stamp, and keep it safely locked inside an iron chest.'
Finding an honest, true friend in Rupanjan and a future benevolent ruler for his absence—one who would assist farmers in agriculture, alleviate the villagers' sorrow, and feed the poor from the royal treasury—the Emperor was overwhelmed with supreme joy!
Hours passed, and eventually, as the twilight faded, an exquisite evening descended upon the royal palace. By the Emperor's command, a beautifully crafted royal attire was sent to Rupanjan's room. When Rupanjan entered the court dressed in that precious garment, the entire assembly resonated with grandeur.