In ancient China, around 250 years ago, the prince of the Xiang-Dha region was set to become emperor. However, she was required by law to marry before ascending to the throne.
Because this rule also required the prince to choose the future empress, he needed to select a young woman he could entirely trust. The prince summoned all the young girls in the region on the recommendation of a wise man to pick the most acceptable candidate.
When she heard about the preparations for the assembly of the girls, the old woman, who had worked as a maid in the palace for years, became quite distressed. Because the woman's daughter had an unspoken crush on the prince. When the elderly woman returned home, she informed her daughter of the news, but she was concerned when she learned that her daughter had decided to appear before the prince.
"But girl, what are you doing there?"
The old woman couldn't help herself. The richest and most beautiful girls will visit the castle on that day. This is such a ridiculous concept!
I understand you're angry, but don't try to transform your unhappiness into a frenzy by going there. Dear mum, I'm not in agony, and I've never been insane.
Her daughter said.
I know I won't be chosen that night, but this is my sole chance to meet the prince up close and speak with him for a few moments. My destiny is not to be with him, but I will be happy if I do.
When that night arrived, the young girls arrived one by one at the palace, and the most beautiful girls were there, dressed in the most exquisite attire, wearing the most magnificent jewelry, and willing to go to any length to be chosen as the prince's wife.
"Now I will give each of you a seed," the prince eventually announced to the girls who had gathered in the hall. And after six months, I'll crown the empress of China to the person who has cultivated the most beautiful flower."
The young girl walked out and planted the seed in a flower pot that had been given to her. She wasn't particularly good at growing plants, but had a lot of patience and precision when it came to preparing and maintaining the soil. She wouldn't be concerned if the blooms grew as large as the love inside.
After three months, not a single sprout emerged from the earth. The young woman tried everything and sought advice from farmers and gardeners. He experimented with a variety of ways and learned from them. However, none of them were of assistance; the seed was not developing. Her dreams were drifting further and further away from her with each passing day, but she was still alive in her love.
When the time for the meeting arrived, all of the girls arrived at the palace. With her empty flower container, the small girl entered. All of the other contestants, on the other hand, had had great success with their seeds. Each of them brought a flower that was more gorgeous, colorful, and spectacular than the other. The long-awaited moment has finally arrived. The prince entered the hall and went among the girls, carefully inspecting each flower one by one.
Finally, he announced the prince's decision: the servant's daughter would be his wife! None of the other girls could understand why the prince had selected this girl who had failed to cultivate flowers and had arrived with an empty pot. This young girl was the only one who succeeded to cultivate a bloom valuable enough to make her an empress. The prince said gently,
Because she presented me with the bloom of honesty. All of the seeds I gave you were fake."
