In a prosperous kingdom, there lived a handsome young man named Prince Kusumayuda. He was renowned for his justice and compassion towards his people. However, one day, the kingdom fell into chaos due to a disaster, forcing the prince to go into hiding. He left the palace and lived as an ordinary person in a remote village, adopting the name Ande-Ande Lumut.
Meanwhile, in another place, there lived a girl named Klenting Kuning. Behind her appearance as an ordinary village girl, she was actually Princess Sekartaji, who had disguised herself to protect against threats from her stepmother. In addition to her beauty, she possessed courage and a sincere heart. Since childhood, Klenting Kuning had harbored feelings for Prince Kusumayuda, although fate had separated them.
One day, news spread that Ande-Ande Lumut was seeking a life partner. The village girls eagerly flocked to become his wife. Klenting Kuning, suspecting that this man might be Prince Kusumayuda, decided to participate in the selection.
Together with her sisters, Klenting Kuning embarked on a journey to the village where Ande-Ande Lumut resided. However, the journey was challenging. They had to cross a large river guarded by Yuyu Kangkang, a cunning and greedy giant crab.
"If you wish to cross, I have a condition," said Yuyu Kangkang in a thunderous voice. "After crossing, you must give me a kiss as a sign of gratitude!"
The other girls, enticed by the prospect of becoming Ande-Ande Lumut’s wife, willingly complied with the creature’s demand, forgetting their dignity and self-respect. However, Klenting Kuning firmly refused.
"I would rather fail than surrender my pride to a greedy creature like you!" exclaimed Klenting Kuning bravely.
Her anger fueled her determination. Upon crossing the river, Klenting Kuning quickly smeared chicken droppings on her cheek. Disgusted, Yuyu Kangkang immediately backed away, reluctant to approach her. Through her cleverness and courage, Klenting Kuning managed to cross without fulfilling Yuyu Kangkang's request.
Arriving at Ande-Ande Lumut's village, the girls awaited selection. One by one, they stepped forward, but the prince rejected each of them.
However, when Klenting Kuning entered the room, Ande-Ande Lumut's heart trembled. He sensed something different about her. Klenting Kuning's gaze reminded him of someone he once knew—someone he had left behind in the past.
As their conversation deepened, Klenting Kuning recounted her journey, including how she rejected Yuyu Kangkang's conditions.
Hearing this, Ande-Ande Lumut smiled and nodded. He stood up and declared loudly:
"This is the woman I have been searching for! Only someone with true loyalty and courage is worthy of being my companion!"
At that moment, a significant secret was unveiled. Ande-Ande Lumut revealed that he was actually Prince Kusumayuda. Klenting Kuning was shocked but filled with happiness, as fate had finally reunited them.
Prince Kusumayuda chose Klenting Kuning as his wife, not only for her beauty but also for her heart full of courage and sincerity. Meanwhile, the other girls who had sacrificed their pride for Yuyu Kangkang felt regret, realizing that true love cannot be obtained through undignified means.
Subsequently, Prince Kusumayuda and Klenting Kuning returned to the kingdom, restored peace, and ruled with justice.
Direction: Fill in the blanks with the correct answer!
- The story "Ande-Ande Lumut and Klenting Kuning" is a folklore from __________ (region).
- Prince Kusumayuda was known for his __________ and __________.
- Due to a disaster, Prince Kusumayuda had to __________ the palace.
- After leaving the palace, the prince took on the name __________.
- Klenting Kuning was actually Princess __________ in disguise.
- Klenting Kuning disguised herself to protect herself from her __________.
- Klenting Kuning was not only beautiful but also __________ and had a __________ heart.
- Klenting Kuning had admired Prince Kusumayuda since __________.
- Ande-Ande Lumut was looking for a __________.
- The news of Ande-Ande Lumut’s search spread, and many __________ wanted to become his wife.
- Klenting Kuning and her sisters had to cross a __________ to reach the village.
- The river was guarded by a creature named __________.
- Yuyu Kangkang demanded a __________ in exchange for letting people cross.
- The other girls agreed to Yuyu Kangkang’s condition because they wanted to __________.
- Klenting Kuning __________ to Yuyu Kangkang’s request.
- Klenting Kuning smeared __________ on her cheek to trick Yuyu Kangkang.
- Yuyu Kangkang was too __________ to approach Klenting Kuning.
- Upon arrival, each girl was __________ by Ande-Ande Lumut.
- When Klenting Kuning entered, Ande-Ande Lumut felt something __________.
- Klenting Kuning shared her story, including her refusal to kiss __________.
- Ande-Ande Lumut declared that Klenting Kuning was the woman he had been __________ for.
- He valued her __________ and __________ over just her appearance.
- Ande-Ande Lumut revealed his true identity as __________.
- Klenting Kuning and Prince Kusumayuda eventually __________.
- The story teaches that true love requires __________ and cannot be earned through __________ actions.
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