The moonlight was bluish, like the blue of natural Burmese blue jade. A beautiful blue like sea water.
Hee Yueyin—the name of the youngest princess of the Hee kingdom. Has a birthmark like a crescent moon on his forehead, bluish white in color and will shine at the beginning of every new month.
The royal fortune teller said that the mark that the fourth princess Hee Yueyin had was a blessing from the sky god. The fetus that was previously going to be aborted because it was unwanted, instead received great grace from God.
Making the emperor and queen strictly restrain their daughter from leaving the kingdom carelessly. They were afraid that someone would find out about the divine birthmark. Then hurt his youngest daughter.
"Mom, why can't I go with my older sister to the supermarket? I also want to see how fun it is at the supermarket," said Hee Yueyin's daughter, when she was 8 years old.
"Your elder sister will be back soon. Whatever you needed earlier, it's already in her notes," Empress Ling Xiaolian replied.
"Then, how about I join Hee Zhishu's eldest brother's training? It seems like I need to practice my archery, Mother!"
This youngest princess did not want to sit still in her room. She was very active, even often helping many servants in the palace to do activities.
"Go meet your second brother Hee Junjie. She is with nanny Mo studying literature," Empress Ling Xiaolian instead asked her youngest daughter to meet her second elder brother who was studying the rules of etiquette.
The harsh groan sounded real, making Empress Ling Xiaolian have to hold back laughter at her youngest daughter's random attitude.
"Hee Yueyin—I'll go see my second brother first, Mother." With a feeling of disappointment and resignation, Princess Hee Yueyin asked permission to leave with a salute.
As she turned around, Princess Hee Yueyin met the Emperor. "Greetings, Father. I will take my leave," she said.
The emperor sat next to the empress, then asked about his youngest daughter who looked unenthusiastic. But instead of the empress, she laughed after her youngest daughter came out. Making the emperor surprised.
"What are you laughing at? Did our youngest daughter do something strange again?" It seemed that the Emperor was used to hearing complaints about Princess Hee Yueyin's random behavior. So he was not surprised if there were other complaints about his youngest daughter.
"Emperor, I would have regretted it if our youngest daughter had not been born," said Empress Ling Xiaolian. "Maybe the heavenly gods did not allow us to abort Hee Yueyin's daughter at that time because of this,"
"If only we only had three sons and daughters. We can see how our three sons and daughters are. They look polite, wise, and know the palace rules,"
"Things like that actually make the atmosphere feel bland, lonely because there is no touch of humor,"
"There are so many of Princess Hee Yueyin's antics that make us laugh. Just imagine if she wasn't born,"
"Our palace must be full of boredom."
When the empress said that, the Emperor burst out laughing. How could he not? Considering his youngest daughter who had a humorous character, making everyone laugh happily.
Sometimes the maids also gossiped because they were tired of Princess Hee Yueyin's attitude. However, none of them hated the princess because of her funny behavior.
The four sons and daughters of the Hee kingdom all have their own attitudes and characters.
The eldest son is Prince Hee Zhishu, who has a firm attitude, is wise, and is ready to become the next Emperor. Her firm attitude always acts as a mediator when Prince Hee Junjie and Princess Hee Yueyin argue.
Then, there was the princess as the second child of the Emperor and Empress, named Princess Hee Qixuan. Having a gentle character, wise of course, likes to help and has the talent to be a healer. There are still many skills that Princess Hee Qixuan has. Of course, this second princess loves all her siblings very much.
Then, there is the third prince named Prince Hee Junjie. His attitude is gentle like his older sister, but he has a firm attitude too. Very fond of literature, does not like to be seen as political. He doesn't want to get involved in politics. Therefore, there is no envy towards his eldest brother who is predicted to be the next Emperor.
All the sons and daughters of the kingdom have their own characters. So they live complementing each other. They also love the youngest who cannot go out freely from the palace.
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15 years have passed. Now Hee Yueyin's daughter has grown into a beautiful girl. Her face... is exactly the same as the face of the female knight who died hundreds of years ago.
Even though she always lives in the palace, Princess Hee Yueyin still carries out activities like ordinary people. Princess Hee Yueyin can shoot arrows, has sufficient martial arts skills, ride horses, and perform other military activities.
"Qixuan's older sister. I'm so bored. Can you take me out?" Hee Yueyin's daughter begged her older sister.
"Don't expect it," replied Hee Qixuan's daughter.
"So what if I have a birthmark on my forehead? I am also a human being like you. Why am I the only one who is restrained in the palace?" Princess Hee Yueyin desperately wanted to leave the palace. She always said that she did not want to continue being a prisoner of the palace.
The second princess asked her younger sister to be patient. Everything will have its time. But her daughter Hee Yueyin remained adamant about leaving the palace.
"If you continue like this, will Mother understand you? That will make Mother want you to stay in the palace even more." said Hee Qixuan.
"Then what should I do so that mother and father will let me leave the palace? In my entire life, I have never known what the outside world is like," Keluh Putri Hee Yueyin.
Princess Hee Qixuan tried to comfort her sister. She even offered to find other foods that were popular among her people.
"I know I like to eat. But this time, I will ignore your persuasion, sister Qixuan," Princess Hee Yueyin, turned her face away. 'It seems like I have to be reckless tonight. Isn't tonight the night of the lantern festival?'
Because she already had the intention to run away tonight, Hee Yueyin's daughter excused herself from her older sister's room. She returned to her room to make plans so that there would be no obstacles.