This story is about a young Chinese emperor who decides to find a beautiful lady for his bride. However, the quest for beauty is not always easy. Often it involves a struggle to find it and discern it. Thus the young emperor’s search is a difficult one, and the story almost becomes a tragedy. True beauty is reflected in kindness, innocence, compassion and humanness. Fortunately, the young emperor is wise and is able to recognize true beauty, even when it’s just a flicker. And even when true beauty is just a flicker, it leaves a deep impression on the emperor. Thus, the emperor cannot be deceived. Because of the emperor’s wisdom and power of discernment, the story that almost turns out to be a tragedy ends in happiness.