The sister’s budding romance seemed to be convenient for the brother’s politics. Shalya was thinking that discounting the youth’s uninviting looks, Pandu was definitely a suitable match for Madri, given his illustrious descent. Although Madra was already an ally of Hastinapur with Vahik as the common friend, it was a golden opportunity to forge direct friendship with the formidable Kauravas. It would put Madra in good stead.
