The Jasmine Throne

Jeevan tells Priya to return to Bhumika’s side, sensing potential danger from the Parijati. Priya obeys and walks back to camp. On returning to Bhumika’s tent, Priya is met by Khalida, who mocks her trust in Malini and accuses her of hurting Bhumika. However, Khalida eventually relents and lets Priya inside the tent. Though neither Priya nor Bhumika knows much about childbirth, Priya stays by Bhumika’s side and offers support. Khalida leaves to bring Sima, who guides Bhumika through labor.

Kritika sneaks in and asks Priya to come with her, saying that she will otherwise hurt Rukh. Priya leaves with the rebel, promising that she will return, even as Bhumika calls out for her.

Rao escorts Malini to a plain tent in Aditya’s encampment, where she finally reunites with her brother. Aditya embraces her and says that he’s relieved she’s safe, but Malini senses a disconnect between them. When she questions why he isn’t with the army she gathered for him, he is evasive. Malini tells him that he has a duty to save the empire from Chandra, regardless of what he personally wants.