The Princess Is Ascending the Throne

1.

The young emperor was assessing whether his princes had what it took to become crown prince.

His beloved little princess, playing nearby, was displeased.

“Father, I’m your child too. Am I not worthy of becoming crown prince?”

The emperor came to his senses and promised loudly:

“Very well!”

“If you can prove to me that you’re more capable than your brothers and sisters,”

“I’ll make you crown prince!”

2.

The empress’s only legitimate daughter told her mother of her ambition:

“Mother, I want to be crown prince.”

The empress put down the account book in her hands, confirmed her daughter’s ambition once more, then declared firmly:

“My child, your mother will help you fight for what you want.”

3.

An enlightened ruler made history.

A woman from a merchant family became empress.

The young princess set her ambition:

She would ascend the throne.

Theme: Perseverance brings dreams to fruition.