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King and Daughter story

True happiness does not come from wealth or power

By vashni abiyaPublished 4 years ago • 3 min read

Once upon a time, in a far-off land, there was a great king who had no sons but had a daughter. The king loved his daughter dearly and wanted her to be happy always. The princess was a kind and gentle girl who loved to spend her time helping the poor and the needy.

As the princess grew older, the king started to worry about her future. He knew that it was important for her to marry and have a son who could become the next king. However, the princess was not interested in getting married. She was happy living a simple life and helping those in need.

The king decided to hold a contest to find the best suitor for his daughter. He invited all the princes from nearby kingdoms to come and compete in the contest. The contest was a test of skill and bravery, and the winner would be allowed to marry the princess.

Many princes came to participate in the contest, but none of them could win. The princess was not impressed by their skills or their bravery. She was looking for someone who was kind and compassionate, someone who would help her to serve the people.

One day, a young man came to the palace. He was not a prince, but a poor farmer who had heard about the contest. He had come to see if he could win the princess's hand in marriage. The king and the princess were surprised to see him, but they decided to let him participate in the contest.

The young man was not skilled in sword fighting or horse riding, but he had a kind heart and a willingness to help others. He spent his time in the contest helping the poor and the needy. He gave food to the hungry, clothes to the poor, and shelter to the homeless.

The princess was impressed by his kindness and compassion. She realized that he was the one she had been looking for. She went to her father and told him that she wanted to marry the young farmer.

The king was surprised and a little worried. He had always imagined his daughter marrying a prince or a nobleman, not a poor farmer. However, he could see how happy the princess was, and he decided to give his blessing to the marriage.

The young farmer and the princess got married, and they lived happily ever after. The farmer proved to be a wise and kind husband, and the princess continued to help the poor and the needy. They had a son, who would one day become the king, and he was as kind and compassionate as his parents.

The people of the kingdom loved their new queen and king. They admired their kindness and their willingness to help others. The king and queen worked hard to make the kingdom a better place, and they were loved and respected by all.

As the years passed, the king and queen grew old. They were happy and content, knowing that they had lived a good life and had made a difference in the lives of others. When the king passed away, the queen continued to serve the people, and she was loved and respected until the end of her days.

The story of the daughter of the king teaches us that true happiness does not come from wealth or power, but from kindness and compassion. The young farmer was not rich or powerful, but he had a kind heart and a willingness to help others, and that made him a true prince in the eyes of the princess. The story also teaches us the importance of serving others and making a difference in their lives. The princess and the farmer worked hard to help the poor and the needy, and they were loved and respected by all.

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    Written by vashni abiya