grey fairy tale book

Chapter 45 The Fairy's Blessing

Generally speaking, people's living environment will more or less reflect their thoughts and characters.Maybe that's why Baihua Fairy lives in a lovely palace.The palace had a garden of beauty beyond imagination, full of exotic flowers and trees, fountains, fishponds, and all sorts of pretty things.Because the fairy is kind, beautiful and charming, everyone likes her.So the princes and princesses who live in her domain are very dependent on her, even if they just stay quietly by her side, they will be happy all day long.These little princes and princesses came to the fairy when they were very young, and they were reluctant to leave her until they grew up and had to go to the wider world outside.

Whenever it was time to say goodbye to them, the fairy would bestow upon them a gift they wanted most.Now we are going to tell the story of Princess Silvia.Princess Silvia was favored by the fairy wholeheartedly, because she was a different girl, because she was pure in nature, gentle and generous.It's almost time for Princess Silvia to receive the fairy's blessing.At this time, the fairy is also very concerned about the princesses who have left her, and wants to know whether they are living happily in the outside world.So the fairy decided to send Sylvia to visit them before the time of blessing came.So she summoned a carriage drawn by butterflies, and said to the princess: "Sylvia, I am going to take you to Alice's country, and for my sake she will entertain you with pleasure. You will come back to me within two months, and then I want to hear what you think of her now."

Sylvia was reluctant to leave, but since it was the Fairy's wish, she said nothing.Two months later, she stepped into the butterfly carriage again and hurried back to the fairy, who was also very happy to see her back.

"Now, child," she said, "tell me your impression."

"Madame," answered Sylvia, "you sent me to Alice's country. She often spoke of your favor, but she never told anyone that you had gifted her with beauty. At first , I am amazed by her beauty and cuteness, but there is no doubt that beauty deprives her of the opportunity to use other talents and charms. She always wants people to see her beauty, and she probably thinks it is everything in her life Yes. But unfortunately, not long ago she had a serious illness. Although she has recovered now, her beauty has been completely ruined. She hates what she is now, and she is desperate. She asked me to take her What happened to tell you, I beg you to pity her and give her back her beauty. However, she does need to become beautiful again. Because when she is beautiful, she is tolerable and even pleasing in every way Love it. But now that she's ugly, everything is different. Also, since she hasn't used her intelligence for a long time, I can see that her mind is empty. She is also very aware of the situation .So you can imagine how unhappy she is now, and how desperately she is praying for your help."

"You have told me what I want to know," said the Fairy sadly, "but alas! I can do nothing. My blessing is only once for each man."

In the palace of the flower fairy, Sylvia spent some time happily as usual.Then the fairy sent her to Princess Daphne again.The butterfly carriage immediately set off with Sylvia, and soon after, Sylvia landed in a strange kingdom.This time she only stayed for a short time, and asked the butterfly to send a message to the fairy, asking the fairy to let her come back as soon as possible.The fairy immediately allowed Sylvia to come back.

"Oh, ma'am," cried Sylvia, "where have you sent me this time!"

"What, what happened?" asked the fairy. "If I remember correctly, Daphne was one of several princesses who wished for the gift of 'Eloquence'."

"There is absolutely no cure for a woman who talks too much," Sylvia said with great certainty. "She is indeed very eloquent, and she carefully weighs every word, but she always keeps talking. Maybe at first People will find it interesting, but they will definitely be bored to death in the end. Daphne likes to attend various government meetings. When there is no meeting, she can talk non-stop. Oh! You have no idea how happy I am when I come back!"

The fairy smiled as she listened to Sylvia complain about the unbearable journey.She let Sylvia rest in the palace for some days, and then sent her to the country of Princess Cynthia who left here three months ago.Two months later, Sylvia returned to the fairy, her expression was happy and satisfied, as if reuniting with a good friend.As usual, the Fairy was eager to hear what she thought of Cynthia--Cynthia had always been a kind and understanding girl, and the gift the Fairy had bestowed upon her was "understanding."

"At first I thought," said Sylvia, "that she must be the happiest princess in the world because she had more than 1000 lovers who tried their best to please her. I even almost decided that I would choose the same princess as her." talent."

"So have you changed your mind now?" the Fairy interrupted her.

"Yes, indeed, ma'am," replied Sylvia, "I will tell you why. The longer I stayed there, the more I felt that Cynthia was not really happy. Since she was always trying to please everyone , her feelings are no longer sincere, and she has completely degenerated into a coquettish public lover. Even her lovers think that her charm and charm that is the same for everyone is of little value. So in the end they don't care anymore Cynthia's charms were gone, and all turned away from her with contempt."

"I am very pleased with you, child," said the Fairy, "rest here for a while, and soon you will go to Phyllida's country."

Sylvia was very happy to have some free time to think about it, because the time of blessing was very close, and she still hadn't decided which talent to choose for herself.Not long after, the Fairy sent her to Princess Phyllida again, and waited with great interest for her report.

"I arrived safely in Phyllida's country," said Sylvia, "and she received me with great hospitality, and I immediately felt in her the unique gift you gave her—intelligence. I admit that I was It fascinated me, and I thought about it for a week, and I felt that I needed nothing more than it. The time passed like magic, and Cynthia was very charming when she was in society. But later , I don't like this talent any more than I do with the kinds of gifts I've seen - like 'empathy'. It doesn't really bring satisfaction. Something that makes me very happy, especially when it becomes clearer and clearer that people can't always be smart and funny, without a bad temper, and take things lightly, even serious things Use it for a joke."

The Fairy wholeheartedly agreed with Sylvia's conclusion, and was really pleased that she had taught her so well.

It was finally time for Sylvia to accept the blessing.There her companions were called, and the Fairy stood in the center, and, as was customary in the past, she asked the princess what gifts she was going to take with her into the wide open world.

Sylvia paused for a moment, then replied, "A peaceful heart."

The fairy granted her wish.

This endearing gift has allowed Sylvia and everyone around her to live happily ever after.On her lovely face, there is both gentle beauty and happy satisfaction.Sometimes in times of sadness or anxiety, Sylvia may not look so cute, but the most people can say is: "Sylvia's lovely face is a little pale today, and anyone who sees her like this will be sad .”

On the contrary, when she is happy, her appearance is like a ray of sunshine, always making those around her feel warm and happy.

(End of this chapter)