Section 1
There was a king who reigned as the most dominant leader globally. He was benevolent and fair during peaceful times and formidable during times of war, causing fear in his enemies while his people lived happily and satisfied. His spouse was lovely and gorgeous, who remained loyal to him. Together, they had a daughter.
The palace where they lived was grand and impressive, and it was occupied by courtiers. In addition, their stables were filled with horses of all shapes and sizes, representing a wide variety of breeds. Upon entering the stables, everyone was astonished to see that the donkey with two large ears held the most prominent position, which surprised them all. Nonetheless, the donkey was deserving of its position since every morning it dropped a significant amount of gold coins onto the litter, rather than the usual dung.
Suddenly, fate dealt a harsh blow to the queen as she fell ill with a severe and unpleasant sickness. It appeared as though heaven had allowed both good and bad to intermingle. Despite seeking assistance from all available sources, including both knowledgeable medical professionals and deceitful tricksters, none were able to stop the fever which grew progressively worse each day. As the queen's final moments drew near, she spoke to her husband and said, "Promise me that after I am gone, if you come across a woman who is wiser and more beautiful than I, you will marry her to secure an heir for the throne."
The queen was confident that it would be an impossible task for the king to find a woman who met those requirements, and believed that he would never remarry. Nevertheless, the king agreed to his wife's terms, and soon after, she passed away while in his embrace.
After his wife's passing, the king was deeply sorrowful and remained inconsolable day and night. Eventually, at the insistence of his courtiers, he decided to remarry several months later. However, this was a challenging task as he was determined to keep the promise he made to his wife and search as he might, he was unable to find a woman who possessed all the qualities he sought. Only his daughter possessed a charm and beauty that even the late queen did not possess.
As a result, the only way to fulfill the promise he had made to his late wife was by marrying his daughter, and so he immediately proposed marriage to her. The princess became frightened and saddened by her father's proposal, and she attempted to demonstrate to him the mistake he was about to make. Feeling deeply troubled by the situation, she decided to seek the counsel of her fairy godmother, who resided in a grotto made of coral and pearls.
“I understand the reason behind your visit," her godmother stated." I can sense that you are carrying a great sadness in your heart. However, I am here to aid you, and as long as you follow my guidance, nothing can harm you. You must not disobey your father, but first, inform him that you require a dress that has the color of the sky. Surely, he will never be able to fulfill such a request."
The young princess, feeling apprehensive, approached her father and made her request. Upon hearing her demand, the king immediately summoned his finest tailors and instructed them to make a dress that resembled the color of the sky. He warned them that if they failed to do so, he would hang them all without delay. The very next day, the dress was presented to the princess, and it was the most exquisite shade of blue, reminiscent of the heavens. Feeling a mixture of joy and anxiety, the princess was unsure of what to do next. However, her godmother once again advised her, "Request a dress that resembles the color of the moon. Your father will surely be unable to provide such a garment."
