Being born royalty wasn't all good sometimes. Especially when you were the eldest. And a princess, at that. I once thought I could be anyone I wanted to be.
But that changed when I grew older, when I learned that every action I took had an effect on the kingdom, no matter how small. It's like I was the one who held the pebble, and it was up to me whether I'd make a big ripple or nothing at all.
Every step I had to take was calculated. Every decision must be within my favor. It was like I was walking on a path littered with broken glass, and I had to tread lightly so I won't prick myself.
The expectations weighted on the shoulders of a princess was no laughing matter. But I loved living that life. I loved entertaining the envoys from other kingdoms. I loved performing in front of the courtiers and emissaries and officials.
