*The Story of the King and Seven Princesses* *Written by: Mohammad Nasir Uddin* In a country, there was a powerful and proud king. He had seven daughters. He raised his seven daughters according to his own way from childhood. But his youngest daughter was a bit different. His six princesses used to obey him, but the youngest princess, Aishy, tried to do things differently. *The King's Anger* The king was very angry with Aishy and said, "This girl is disobeying me. I will never introduce her as my daughter and compromise my honor." The queen said, "Look, six of your daughters are like you, it's okay if one is different. Be patient, I will talk to her." *Aishy's Wisdom* Aishy was a wise and intelligent girl. She said to her mother, "Mother, God has sent me to this world. My fate is in my hands. I can't live on someone else's fate. What is written in my destiny will happen. Please explain this to father." *The Queen's Dilemma* The queen was in a difficult situation. She said, "Why are you putting me in this trouble? Your father has given an order, and you are giving me advice. I can't go either way. Either I will lose you, or I will lose your father." *Aishy's Bravery* Aishy said, "Mother, don't take the wrong path. Your fate is in your hands. You can't live on father's fate. God has sent you, and only he knows what is written in your destiny. You are not living on someone else's fate. I am telling you the truth. If there is any mistake in my words, call five famous scholars and ask them. If I am wrong, I will leave the kingdom." *The Queen's Reaction* The queen slapped Aishy and said, "You are disobeying me and your father?" Aishy cried and said, "Mother, you are also going the wrong way. Your fate is in your hands. You can't live on father's fate."--

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