A widowed ruler, nicknamed "King Myself, First", demands his daughters measure their love for him. When one daughter responds "more than salt", he banishes her, misinterpreting her words. He assumes love can be measured by precious metals or talent, and destroys all salt in the kingdom. However, his arrogance backfires as he learns the value of salt and the essence of his daughter's reply.
There Was Once a King...
A monarch's favoritism towards two of his three daughters, the most stunning and lively, as well as the most intelligent and skilled in the kitchen, ultimately leads to his regret when he banishes them.
