A beloved king died, childless, but his people feared change. They embalmed him so he would sit forever on his throne. The whole kingdom vowed to keep the secret, and they carried on as before.
A neighbouring king sent his daughter for marriage. The people celebrated with feasts, songs, and dances. They kept the couple apart until the wedding day.
His bride approached; eyes lowered, hands clasped. The people held their breath, waited for screams or tears when the princess saw the corpse king on his throne.
Yet she raised her eyes and smiled, knowing she would be in charge.
A neighbouring king sent his daughter for marriage. The people celebrated with feasts, songs, and dances. They kept the couple apart until the wedding day.
His bride approached; eyes lowered, hands clasped. The people held their breath, waited for screams or tears when the princess saw the corpse king on his throne.
Yet she raised her eyes and smiled, knowing she would be in charge.
