The Ancestral Country
The marriage of Panji Watugunung and Dewi Anggarawati

By midday, the heavy rain that flushed the city of Pakuwon Palah subsided. The Watugunung banner immediately ordered Ki Saketi and the supply section to prepare to return to Seloageng.

Dewi Srimpi and the concubines had packed their things.

"Everything is ready Denmas, just waiting from the concubine Denmas"

, said Dewi Srimpi while tying a bundle of cloth containing clothes.

"The back of Watugunung, let's go", Ratna Pitaloka came to the room and took up her equipment. Sekar Mayang followed later.

Panji Watugunung rushed out of the room in the follow 2 concubines and a servant of his. They stepped towards the Pakuwon Palah ward. In Alun alun Pakuwon, all members of Garuda Panjalu troops are waiting for their leaders.

"Ki Kuwu Wardaya, I thank you very much for your help, sorry if during this time we are troublesome" said Panji Watugunung politely.

"We are grateful to Gusti Panji Watugunung, who gave my son Rajegwesi the opportunity to serve Daha", Akuwu Wardaya bowed respectfully.

"It doesn't have to be. We all serve Dahanapura.

I beg you to say hello to Ki Kuwu", Panji Watugunung immediately stepped towards the plaza Pakuwon Palah followed by both concubines and 1 of his servants.

Akuwu Wardaya bowed respectfully as Panji Watugunung nodded from on his horse. Panji Watugunung immediately pulled his horseback darting away from the palace Pakuwon Palah followed by all members of Garuda Panjalu troops.

A pair of glittering eyes looked towards the passing of the Watugunung Panji.

"Panji Watugunung, this humiliation I will definitely repay".

Garuda Panjalu's troops quickly headed west, passing through the small wanua wanua west of the city of Pakuwon Palah. The weather was still wet from the rain all morning.

By late afternoon, they had reached the limits of the city of Seloageng duchy. Garuda Panjalu troops continue to drive his horse towards the palace of the Duchy of Seloageng.

Arriving at the gate of Seloageng Palace, Watugunung Panji and his troops stopped. The guard soldiers immediately opened the palace gate. Panji Watugunung immediately patted the back of his horse, walking slowly towards Seloageng's daughter followed by 2 concubines and 1 waitress. While Ki Saketi led Garuda Panjalu troops resting in the army ward behind Seloageng's son.

The Watugunung banner immediately rushed to clean up. After that, he asked Sekar Mayang and Ratna Pitaloka to inform Dewi Anggarawati about his arrival. Watugunung Panji itself departs to the palace of the Duchy of Seloageng facing Tejo Sumirat.

"My devotion is Kanjeng Adipati", said Panji Watugunung as soon as he met the Duke of Seloageng.

"Worshipping you, I'll accept good boy.

Have you finished all your tasks??", asked Tejo Sumirat with a meaningful smile.

"Already Kanjeng Adipati, thank you for sending a new akuwu according to my request" said Panji Watugunung.

"I should be thanking you, nice boy, if you didn't expect Madangkungan wet, how could I possibly have a reason to dethrone him?

Now you rest first. Next week you'll officially be my daughter-in-law. I have prepared a big celebration from tomorrow", said Duke Tejo Sumirat excitedly.

"Thank you for everything Gusti Adipati. There is one thing I ask of Gusti Adipati. I beg Gusti Adipati to grant it", pinta Panji Watugunung.

"Is that a good boy? Just say it", Tejo Sumirat was curious.

"Begging the help of Gusti Adipati for Garuda Panjalu soldiers from Pakuwon Randu who died in Bedander the other day, his family got help from the government of the duchy of Seloageng", Panji Watugunung respect.

"Hahahaha, really good. It's not my wrong choice hahahaha..

You still have time to think about your men even if you're getting married. Good I like your attitude.

You take it easy, nice boy, I make sure that there is help from the Duchy of Seloageng for his family", Tejo Sumirat laughed out loud at the request of his future ghost, as well as proud.

"Then I beg you first Gusti Adipati" said Panji Watugunung while paying respect to the Duke of Seloageng.

Tejo Sumirat immediately raised his right hand a sign he was pleased with.

The Watugunung banner rushed back to Seloageng's son.

Meanwhile, in Seloageng's daughter, upon hearing the news of her future husband coming home, Dewi Anggarawati smiled happily.

"He's okay isn't Kangmbok Mayang?", asked Anggarawati excitedly.

"Of course, spoiled princess. Me and Kangmbok Pitaloka day and night protecting her", Sekar Mayang smiled faintly glancing towards Ratna Pitaloka.

Ratna Pitaloka who was caught off guard by Sekar Mayang immediately said, "You take it easy Anggarawati. After the wedding ceremony, for a week we won't disturb your romance".

Dewi Anggarawati blushed her face, hearing the words of Ratna Pitaloka. Heart's blossoming. He actually wanted to meet Panji Watugunung immediately, but because he was still undergoing the pingitan, he had to hold back his feelings.

The next day, the,

A festive atmosphere was held at the palace of the Duchy of Seloageng. According to the decree of the Duke of Seloageng, for a week full of celebration for the wedding of the youngest daughter of the Duke of Seloageng, Dewi Anggarawati and the son of the Regent of Bracelets, the Patugunung Panji was carried out.

Flashing lights and curved yellow stain decoration decorate every corner of the palace.

In the palace gate in pairs of large tarub to welcome the arrival of a group of guests from outside the duchy. Even the king of Samarawijaya sent Mapatih Jayakerti to attend the event while bringing gifts from Daha.

Various folk arts in the Duchy of Seloageng invited to enliven the atmosphere. The people of Seloageng Duchy were so happy and enjoyed the celebration.

Inside the palace itself, all the retainers of the Duchy of Seloageng helped the implementation of the event. While the Garuda Panjalu troops were assigned to help secure the celebration activities.

The Akuwu in Seloageng region are also present in this great celebration. The new Sindupati Akuwu Bedander and his in-law Rakai Kulawu Akuwu Ganter are present at the first celebration.

Argamanik from Pakuwon Sata and Daranjana from Pakuwon Pucang, present on the second day. On the third day of the Wardaya celebration of Pakuwon Palah and Mpu Kebi of Pakuwon Randu. Tunggul Sani of Pakuwon Buntar and Gurdapati of Pakuwon Kancar were present on the fourth anniversary.

On the day of the last celebration Setubanda of Pakuwon Kapi and Mpu Lodra of Tawang attended the event. The next day, all the dignitaries of the Seloageng duchy were present for the wedding of Dewi Anggarawati and Panji Watugunung. Patih Reksanata who led the event in Tumenggung Gati and Demung Rangga.

The wedding ceremony was smooth and quiet. The aroma of handlebars and frankincense smoke filled the Seloageng Duchy paseban ward that had been decorated with yellow stitches and flowers. The banner of Watugunung who dressed up nobles really looks like a king. The goddess is the same.

During the blessing of holy water from Mpu Soma of the hermitage of Ranja, a solemn atmosphere was felt in the paseban ward of the Duchy of Seloageng.

Nararya Candradewi shed happy tears, as did the Duke of Seloageng.

Our daughter is married now" Nararya Candradewi said.

"Yya Yayi, when only yesterday we carried her, playing with her, now she is already a wife", Tejo Sumirat was moved. The face of the middle-aged Seloageng ruler who is usually filled with laughter, looks haggard because of tears of happiness.

The beautiful face of Anggarawati is serialized, occasionally glancing at the face of the handsome man who is beside her. Watugunung Panji also occasionally glanced at his wife's face, when their views met, a red hue adorned the faces of the two of them.

As they sat together at the temple, a happy smile emanated from the faces of everyone in the Duchy of Seloageng.

The dancers and gamelan with a soft tone melodious add to the sacred atmosphere.

A happy smile could not be separated from the two of them.

By dusk, Panji Watugunung and Dewi Anggarawati retreated from pelaminan. They were accompanied by Ratna Pitaloka, Sekar Mayang and Dewi Srimpi and the ducal palace attendants to the room Panji Watugunung which has been decorated in such a way. While outside, the festive atmosphere still continued.

After bathing and changing clothes, Panji Watugunung and Dewi Anggarawati sit on the portico of Seloageng's daughter accompanied by Ratna Pitaloka, Sekar Mayang and Dewi Srimpi.

"Princess Manja, for a week according to my promise, I will not bother you with Kakang Watugunung" said Sekar Mayang.

"Yes, consider it a wedding gift from both of us" said Ratna Pitaloka.

Goddess Anggarawati smiled faintly.

"Kangmbok Pitaloka and Kangmbok Mayang all conspire? I understand, don't fool me. This is my ration with Kakang Watugunung. Yesterday time to Bedander you guys were always with Kakang Watugunung, you think I'm stupid huh? Hehehehe"..

Sekar Mayang and Ratna Pitaloka chuckled.

Dewi Srimpi smiled from behind her black veil.

'It turns out they can get along well'

The night is getting late. The banner of Watugunung and Dewi Anggarawati rushed towards their bridal chamber. On the bed, Dewi Anggarawati rested her head on her husband's chest.

"Rear, now Anggarawati belongs to the leg completely", Dewi Anggarawati smiled shyly

"Indeed yesterday was not yes Dinda Anggarawati?", teased Panji Watugunung.

"Ah brother, that's not what I mean. Ihh Kakang Watugunung insensitive", Dewi Anggarawati pura sulking.

Patugunung's banner immediately grabbed his wife's body.

"It's time for Dinda"

Dewi Anggarawati looked up at her husband's face. He did not understand the meaning of the Watugunung Panji.

"What time is kakang?", asked Anggarawati slightly frowned.

Panji Watugunung smiled widely then whispered affectionately in his wife's ear.

"The duren"

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