"All Governors including the Princes shall set out to their appointed states at the first peak of light tomorrow" Bitaqir spoke in a commanding tone
" Send a letter to Shanara requesting a truce, immediately!" Bitaqir spoke as he locked eyes with Azim Pasha and he nodded.
"We plan take course action once the messenger returns" She spoke with indignation
" Yes Majesty" The Viziers replied in chorus
" Bring the traitor Princes to the courtyard, I will sentence them when they're present" She spoke again as she eyed the Viziers.
" When Majesty ? " Ibrahim Pasha who has been quiet the entire meeting finally spoke
"After the Magrib prayers" Bitaqir relied curtly.
"As you wish " The viziers said.
" Dismissed!" Bitaqir said and left the throne room in the same graceful manner she entered, not spearing the viziers an eye as she walks with determination.
"Majesty one more thing" Ibrahim Pasha spoke as soon as Bitaqir neared the doorway.
"What is it ? " Bitaqir asked with a tinge of annoyance.
"Today is your coronation so traditionally entertainment should be prepared for the new ki... ruler" Ibrahim Pasha started.
" And in these entertainment, the youngest, most beautiful and talented girls amongst he untouched will perform for the ruler." Azim Pasha cut in to Ibrahim Pasha's sentence.
"One amongst these girls will be chosen by the king to walk the golden path and spend the night with him and become one of his concubines, I know about this Pasha. What are you trying to tell me?" Bitaqir asked giving the Pasha a cold glance.
" You are a woman so you're not allowed to be with women, it's Haram!" Azim Pasha replied arrogantly whilst feeling good to finally clap back at the Queen who insulted him.
" Maybe we can adjust the traditions " Abu Bakarr Pasha spoke fearing what a young immature hand with too much power might do.
"No Pasha, we will not modify the tradtions" Bitaqir said with a mocking smile intended for Azim.
"Then do you plan to practice lesbianism? " Azim Pasha asked terrified.
" Ibrahim Pasha. Prepare the entertainment as usual, Prince Selim will take the seat intended for the ruler, make sure he is pleased." Bitaqir ordered Ibrahim Pasha completely ignoring Azim Pasha.
"Reminds me, Prince Selim is to be relieved of his duty as Governor and let Prince Mehmet will takeover his duties. From now onwards Prince Selim shall be my right hand and all other officials shall continue with their present duties. For now!!!" Bitaqir announced and left the he one throne room without waiting for any reply.
A mixture of emotions were felt by the Pashas.Rage or was it just pure anger, resentment, bruised ego from having to take command from a woman. It's was uncertain but what was clear was that they needed to perform their Queen's order immediately.
Ibrahim Pasha stood in one corner and observed the other Pasha's and gave a satisfied smirk " Looks like Queen Bitaqir needs little to no help, she does